The Playbook With David Meltzer

These are the 5 things that you need to teach your kids: Your kids live through you not for you Empower them to be healthy Empower them to be happy Teach them to love themselves Inspire them to appreciate themselves Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at ...

David Carpenter, speaker, life coach, and sales executive for American Income Life Insurance Company, sits down to discuss why patience is so essential for entrepreneurs from all walks of life, as well as his best strategies for developing a mindset that pushes you towards your goals. Carpenter and host of #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, chat about a variety of topics including how it felt to buy th...

Today's episode is from my new TV Show, “2 Minute Drill.” It is the first "Pitch Only" show with four contestants competing for over $50,000 of cash and prizes. Joining me today are Bradley Tusk, the Founder and CEO of Tusk Ventures, and Rory Cutaia, the CEO of Verb Technologies. You’ll hear four pitches and feedback from the three of us, and in the end, Rory will determine the winner. You can wat...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Gabi Lewis, Co-founder of Magic Spoon, shares his thoughts on: [1:00] - Why even “obvious” ideas still offer the opportunity for entrepreneurs to excel [2:35} - What being a cofounder of a company has taught him about overcoming the objections of others [8:35] - How childhood memories and nostalgia have helped lead to Magic Spoon’s popularity [14:20] - Why being a...

Today's episode is from another value filled coaching session with two of my favorite clients, Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri of Next Level University. The three of us are going to discuss the reason why people are afraid of working long, and the reason why it is okay to be a hypocrite. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday...

Thomas Hoffmann, Founder and CEO of Colorado Campworks, shares his thoughts on: [:30] - His thoughts on education as a young entrepreneur whose idea originated while he was in college [2:28] - How the first camper that he built put him on the path of founding Colorado Campworks [5:41] - Why overcoming your fears is essential for anyone founding their own brand [16:48] - How the design of their Nom...

Hey everyone! We’ve got another edition of our “Road to Revenue” series and today’s episode is an hour-long Q&A session. I answered as many questions as I could on clubhouse and zoom during my weekly Free Training simulcast. I will be answering even more of your questions on Clubhouse every Monday at 3:00 pm PST / 6:00 pm EST. If you are on Clubhouse make sure you're following me @davidmeltzer...

You don't build your community, your community builds you. The more content and value that you can give away, the easier it will be to grow your community. Give them what you afford to give away. Be abundant with your content, consider what content you have that will stimulate people to join your community, transitions their interest, shares a vision with them, and then figure out what content you...

Priscilla Tsai, CEO and Founder of cocokind, talks about how her immigrant parents were able to model hard work for their children and also shares her thoughts on how she was able to follow her mother’s lead in founding her own business. Tsai and host of #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, share their thoughts on subjects including the appeal of social entrepreneurship and compassionate capitalism, why...

Don't just talk the talk, guarantee the value that you are providing and walk the walk. Articulate the quantitative value, not subjective value. You would be amazed at how easy it is to do business when you can provide more value than you are asking for. Show them the reasons, impacts, and capabilities that you can guarantee them profit. If you want me to answer your question on the podcast, tweet...

Jotham Stein, attorney and author of the book Even CEOs Get Fired , sits down to discuss some of the most common reasons that executives lose their job and how someone can turn being fired into the best thing that ever happened to them. Stein and host of #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including the Do’s and Don’ts of an employment agreement, how to achieve a “profession...

You have to build your community based on the value that you are providing. Once your community starts asking you for more access, it is time to monetize. You have to articulate the value to exceed what they are asking for. If you can guarantee more value than you are getting back, then why wouldn't they want to pay for your products or services. The more value that you can guarantee, the easier i...

Today's episode is from my new TV Show, “2 Minute Drill.” It is the first "Pitch Only" show with four contestants competing for over $50,000 of cash and prizes. Joining me today are Will Ford, the President and Co-founder of Launchboom, and Rory Cutaia, the CEO of Verb Technologies. You’ll hear four pitches and feedback from the three of us and in the end, Rory will determine the winner. You can w...

Your brain can only think of one thing at a time, so when you find yourself overthinking, you are creating interference between your mind and your ability to refocus. Refocusing is a practice, I spend time every day practicing the muscle of refocusing, which will create more productivity, accessibility, and gratitude in your life. If you become anxious, then you need to stop, identify that you are...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Paul Rivera, CEO of ElectraMeccanica, sits down to discuss: [2:11] - The advantages that Electra Meccanica has over some of the earlier-stage startups in the space [8:15] - How Electra Meccanica’s Solo vehicle can be used for a wide variety of applications [15:30] - What it means to revolutionize micromobility and how the hidden ROI of electric vehicles impacts us...

Quantify the reasons, impacts, and capabilities of the value that you are providing. Don't be vague, tell them what the numbers are. Someone once told me that their sales were up 300%, so what does that mean, they made one dollar last year and now they made three dollars? Be credible, the moment you lose credibility, everything that you say afterward is either discounted or ignored. If you want me...

If you take inventory of your values, everything in your life becomes an evolution, not a revolution. Your values will change, making it okay to be a hypocrite, which is okay. Your values will also make it easier for you to make critical decisions, the next time you have to make an important decision, ask yourself, "How does this align with my values?" If you want me to answer your question on the...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Karolína Kurková, Cofounder of Gryph & IvyRose, actress, and model, discusses: [1:06] - How acting and modeling have taught her patience as well as how to navigate relationships with the people around her [4:54] - Why having a professional basketball player as a father helped her prepare for the demands of a career in entertainment [6:40] - Why some entreprene...

Abundance is created by believing that you live in a world of more than enough. Your perception becomes your reality, which is why a belief in abundance over scarcity makes such a big difference in our ability to execute in a business. There is more than enough of everything for everyone. Always remember my three rules of negotiation: (1) Never negotiate to the last penny. (2) Always be fair. (3)...

The Blend: Counter-intuitive and Confusing Due to the way I define happiness, I often get asked whether it is possible for a persistent person to also be patient. My younger self would have said no, but now I believe that we can combine a drive to achieve with a more patient approach to reaching our goals. We need to combine these two values in our lives in order to truly thrive. Another way to th...

People ask me all the time when they should monetize their products and services, and I always tell them, when someone asks you for it, it is time to start monetizing it. If you are providing enough value for someone to ask you for your product or service, then you should be charging them for it. I give my books away for free and oftentimes, someone will ask me where they can buy another copy, and...

The three universal law of "no's" is the ultimate blend of persistence and patience. During a sale, if you receive a "universal no" that can be a missed call, simply forgetting about it, or a verbal "no". After the third "no" I will let them know, hey it seems like right now is not the best time, if they call back, great. If they don't, they just did you a huge favor. If you want me to answer your...

Jessica Zweig, CEO and Founder of the SimplyBe. Agency, Author, and Podcast Host, shares some of the insights that can be found in her new book, Be. - A No-Bullsh*t Guide to Increasing Your Self Worth and Net Worth by Simply Being Yourself , and talks about why the journey to find yourself isn’t always lined with butterflies and rainbows. Zweig and host of #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, discuss a r...

I get this question all the time, and my feeling about college is, if you can afford to go, why wouldn't you go? If you don't invest in yourself, what are you ever going to invest in. College is an extraordinary opportunity, and the social aspect of college is special. However, I would not suggest that someone go to college if it is going to put you in deep debt. If you can afford to go, you will...

Today is episode 7 of my new TV Show, “2 Minute Drill.” It is the first "Pitch Only" show with four contestants competing for over $50,000 of cash and prizes. Joining me today are Jayson Waller, CEO of POWERHOME SOLAR, and the host of The True Underdog Podcast, and Rory Cutaia, the CEO of Verb Technologies. You’ll hear four pitches and feedback from the three of us and in the end, Rory will determ...