The Playbook With David Meltzer

How to establish credibility with others when you don't have a degree in the field you work in. Come ask me questions live every Friday during my Free Training. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email david@dmeltzer.com to join. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Brian Dawkins, Pro Football Hall of Fame Safety and founder of the Brian Dawkins Impact Foundation, shares his thoughts on: [1:00] - Why being a person with faith can help you remain grounded when facing the toughest obstacles [2:00] - How a video game mindset helped him to mentally deal with missed plays or mistakes on the football field [14:50] - Why it’s import...

You're always going to exhaust your best leads first. When you move to cold calling, the majority of the people aren't going to answer. Your only focus should be on getting them to call you back, because when they do call you back, they now become a warm lead. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Today's episode is about how you get comfortable asking for the sale. It is all about quantifying the value, the capabilities, and the dollars that they are going to get in return. Come ask me questions live every Friday during my Free Training. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email david@dmeltzer.com to join. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Andrew Schulz, stand-up comedian and podcaster who just released his first Netflix special, Schulz Saves America , shares his thoughts on: [:46] - Why he never worries about being persecuted for the jokes that he tells  [2:04] - His thoughts on the real reasons behind “Cancel Culture”  [6:37] - Why Netflix is at the top of today’s content hierarchy and how validat...

How to “manifest” your dreams into reality Most of us would agree that in order to make a dream into reality, we’ve got to have faith that it will happen. What many fail to realize is that putting our faith in the negative is just as easy as putting our faith in the positive, and that will bring us less-than-ideal results. We can manifest our dreams and desires by taking them from a possibility to...

As you may know, what people refer to as “mommy issues” or “daddy issues” are typically a result of the relationships you had with your mother or father when you were growing up, or maybe even how the relationship remains today. These terms were originally developed and understood through a psychoanalytic lens, through the work of people like Sigmund Freud and Carl Yung, who believed that young bo...

Today’s episode is from my appearance on the HR Sucks Podcast with Katrina Ghazarian.  Katrina and I are going to discuss: the questions I ask in a job interview, the two big difference-makers in business today, and the #1 mistake that all young entrepreneurs are making. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST /...

Jessica Yellin, founder of News Not Noise, author, and journalist, talks in-depth about the approach that leads to her best interviews, as well as why the news with “buzz” or “flash” doesn’t tend to satisfy the curiosity of the audience. Yellin and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on a variety of topics including the difference in audience response and participation with t...

Today is episode 3 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...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Roger James Hamilton, founder of Genius Group, author, and entrepreneur, sits down to discuss: [1:00] - What can happen when entrepreneurs push themselves too hard or try to go too fast [3:40] - How the educational system tries to pigeonhole people and doesn’t allow them to “ignite their own genius”  [9:05] - What he believes is the biggest issue for entrepreneurs...

Today's episode is from one of my favorite speeches I've done recently. Podmax welcomed me for an hour to talk about the most important skill you should be practicing everyday, 5 daily practices you should be doing to invest in yourself, three warning sings that changed my life. At the end you are also going to hear three people pitch me their ideas for a chance to appear on Instagram Live with me...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , David Grutman, Founder of Groot Hospitality, shares his thoughts on: [1:00] - How the emotional intelligence of entrepreneurs who aren’t “book smart” can set them apart from competitors [4:06] - Why big-name celebrity partnerships aren’t always the ones that bring the most value [7:04] - How taking the “easy way out” will hurt your relationships and your business...

We’ve got another edition of our “Road to Revenue” series and today’s episode is a Free Coaching session. I did an hour of open Q&A and answered questions about: my advice to a young entrepreneur going through a tough time, the biggest mistake the young entrepreneurs make, and what does it take to start a side hustle? Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come...

My 2 superstar coaching clients are back for another episode. Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri of Next Level University joined me for another live coaching session and as usual, they came prepared with great questions to provide extraordinary value for everyone! The Three of us are going to discuss: the #1 thing that will slow us down from being successful and what should be your intention when int...

Harpreet Singh Rai, CEO of Oura Health, shares the story of how he got involved with the company in its early stages, before later being asked to serve as the President and then CEO. Singh Rai also explains some of the basics of wearable technology and why optimizing sleep is a major focus of Oura Health. Singh Rai and host of #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, chat about how the data provided by weara...

Today is episode 3 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 Michael Mo, the Cofounder & CEO of KULR, 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 watch 2 Minut...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Marty Cooper, known as the “Father of the Cell Phone” and author of Cutting the Cord: The Cell Phone Has Transformed Humanity , chats about: [1:27] - How mobility of people influenced the development of the modern-day cell phone [5:44] - How his experience as an executive at Motorola showed him the importance of objective and optimistic about the future [15:47] - T...

Today's episode is from a speech I gave last week and I am going to teach you the #1 investment that you need to make in 2021. If you don't invest in yourself, what are you ever going to invest in? 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@dmeltzer.com...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Rich Kleiman, Co-Founder of Thirty Five Ventures, discusses: [1:40] - Why he doesn’t view himself as Kevin Durant’s agent anymore and how his role has grown over the years [5:03] - How today’s biggest athletes are taking more charge of their personal brand and message than previous generations [11:03] - What it was like experiencing Durant’s famous “You the Real M...

We’ve got another edition of our “Road to Revenue” series and today’s episode is all about abundant negotiation    If people you are negotiating with are willing to give, it is the natural flow, and you shouldn't be afraid to receive, and you shouldn't be afraid to keep asking. In life and business, you will not receive if you don't ask or command the universe. And don't stop commanding or else yo...

Hi everyone! Today’s episode from a speech I gave at UCI back in 2018. I am going to talk about how you can create the coincidences that you want in your life, and how the only person that can stop you, is you.  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  davi...

Dr. Chérie Carter-Scott, best selling author, master certified executive and life coach, who is often called ”The Mother of Coaching”, talks about the power of forgiveness to wipe away your emotional debts and start with a clean slate. She also shares a personal story to highlight the need to be humble, even when it seems like everything is going your way. Carter-Scott and host of #ThePlaybook, Da...

Today’s episode is the 2nd episode 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 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 win...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Richard Thalheimer, founder and former CEO of The Sharper Image and author of Sharper Image Success , discusses: [1:10] - The leadership style he ascribes to called “management by opportunity” [3:35] - Why it’s possible for entrepreneurs to fail their way to success [14:45] - How he built Sharper Image with customer service as the main focus [15:50] - The two “cli...