The Playbook With David Meltzer

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , David Scharfman, Owner of Just the Cheese, shares his insights on: [2:15] - Why he was initially reluctant to get into the family business [4:22] - How entrepreneurs can fool themselves into thinking they need to have a “cool” business [5:15] - Lessons he learned from being a professional poker player, including practicing objectivity and risk assessment [19:52] -...

Hi everyone, today’s episode is a conversation I had with Jimmy Rex, the #1 Realtor in Utah, and author of “You End up Where You Are Heading”.  Jimmy and I discussed: ow one can achieve their potential, and the closest I was to reaching my potential. how to stop limiting yourself the practice of lowering the bar  Don’t forget to check out Jimmy’s podcast “The Jimmy Rex Show” and don’t forget to jo...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Sri Shivananda, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at PayPal, provides insights on [1:07] - Why young entrepreneurs should focus on “micro-ambitions” and building their curiosity [4:45] - How an individual’s character can help or hurt their career over the long-term [8:14] - The evolution of currency and how the virtualization of currency impacts b...

Hey everyone! It’s Monday so that means we are back on the Road to Revenue and Happiness, today’s episode is all about the Margins of Millionaires: How to Buy Low, and Sell High and how to look for those items that you can flip. I'm also going to share a recent mistake I made trying to buy low-sell high that cost me money, time, and emotion. Don’t forget to join me every Friday at 11:00 am PT/ 2:0...

Shane Riggs, founder & CEO of the VA Group, shares about the “bumpy road” he walked trying to find the right career, before eventually founding his current business. Shane talks about how virtual assistants can fix some of the “curses” of running a business, and how the VA Group’s vetting process helps to deliver better results for clients. Riggs and host of #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, discu...

Dan Fleyshman, the youngest founder of a publicly traded company and Founder of Elevator. Studio, talks about the role of content marketing for today’s business leaders, as well as the main difference between simply being famous and having influence over others. Fleyshman and host of #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, chat about a variety of topics including the most valuable lessons they’ve learned wh...

Hi everyone, back in 2018 I sat down with a quantum healer, Shirin, to discuss how Theta Meditation has impacted and changed both of our lives. We discussed how to tap into the Theta State and how consistent meditation will allow you to tap into your neural pathways. Text me your biggest takeaway from today's episode at (949) 298-2905 and let me know if you would like me to have another conversati...

On this episode of # ThePlaybook , David Lee, CEO and Chairman of Hing Wa Lee Jewelers and exotic car collector, shares his thoughts on: [1:03] - How to position yourself to buy low and sell high  [3:16] - The steps you can take to protect yourself against a down market  [7:10] - Why his definition of hard work is different from most entrepreneurs [11:30] - How the drive to get “quick success” can...

Hi everyone! I’ve got a special one for you today! I was joined on IG live by one of my heroes, Les Brown. Les and I discussed: three things to focus on during uncertain times, the reason why asking for help is so hard, and his take on how FEAR is the #1 thing that will ruin your success. Don’t forget to join me on Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my Free Training. You can text me at 949 298...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Daniel Lubetzky, founder and Executive Chairman of KIND, shares his thoughts on: [4:55] - How the founding of KIND led to one of the toughest years of his life and why he nearly quit [7:41] - Why there is nothing that fuels success like knowing your purpose [10:59] - The reasons why he wants his team to be both kind and hungry [11:57] - Why the journey you take is...

Hey everyone! It’s Monday so that means we are back on the Road to Revenue and Happiness, I teamed up with Clarity Experiences for another “2 Minute Drill Pitch Competition.”  Due to audio issues, we had to cut out two of the pitches from today’s episode. So you are going to hear 5 different pitches, and feedback for each one.   I am planning on hosting another 2 Minute Drill next month, so visit...

On this episode of The Playbook, I have Mike Lee, the light-heavyweight top-ranked boxer and co-founder of Soul CBD. Mike and I discussed the similarities between boxing and entrepreneurship, embracing the pain of entrepreneurship and how Mike’s battle with an auto-immune disease led him to create Soul CBD. Don’t forget to come join me on Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my Free Training, yo...

Cindy Eckert, CEO of The Pink Ceiling and serial entrepreneur with more than $1.5 Billion in exits, talks about the different ways that rule-breakers and risk-taskers can thrive as entrepreneurs, as well as how to turn your doubters into your biggest supporters. Eckert and host of #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including how it feels to close a billion-dollar-deal, how...

Hi everyone! Today’s episode is a real treat, with all of the uncertainty in the world right now, it is important to remember to not take life too serious, and today's episode is one that I hope can make you all laugh and smile as much as it did me. When I was at the Super Bowl earlier this year I sat down with 2 of the Co-Founders of BABE Wine, The Fat Jewish and David Oliver Cohen AKA Doc. Durin...

Description On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Amy Porterfield, Digital Course and Marketing Educator, and Founder of Digital Course Academy and Amy Porterfield.com, shares her insights on: [2:37] - How to create an emotional connection with people and why it takes your business to the next level [7:05] - The importance of consistency and showing up in online marketing [9:30] - Lessons in humility...

Hi everyone! Today’s episode is a little preview of what to expect for my "2 Minute Drill" Pitch Competition on Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. One of my coaching clients, Shawn Walchef, the owner of Cali BBQ Media joined me on Office Hours for a coaching session and he wanted to practice his pitch. He had 2 minutes to pitch and received some feedback on how to improve his pitch. If you haven’...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Ken Cohn, CMO of cbdMD, shares some of his insights on: [1:57] - How cbdMD has been able to stand out as the CBD space has become more crowded [4:27] - What it takes to build credibility and how their sports-focused strategy has become a point of difference [5:43] - The thought process cbdMD uses when selecting athletes like Bubba Watson and Lolo Jones to work with...

Hey everyone! We are back on the Road to Revenue and Happiness, I’ve got another value-packed hour-long Q&A Session Each month You all brought your questions and I brought the answers.  I am going to be hosting one of these #BYOQ Free Training so make sure you register for my weekly Free Training’s by emailing me at david@dmeltzer.com or texting me at 949 298 2905 I am hosting another “2 Minut...

Robert Glazer, Founder and CEO of Acceleration Partners, shares his thoughts on the importance of following your purpose when facing challenges and how he works to ensure that his team won’t lose sight of their values, no matter what obstacles they face.  Glazer and host of #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including how businesses have been forced to innovate when it come...

Hi everyone! Today’s episode is from my Instagram live conversation with Brian Bogert, the performance coach. Brian and I discussed: Enduring pain and having patience, learning the lessons from that pain, having the perspective of gratitude.  Don’t forget to join me on Friday, August 28th at 11:00 am PT/2:00 pm ET for my 2 Minute Drill pitch competition. You can apply to compete or register to att...

Hi everyone! Alan and Kevin are back! My two superstar coaching clients, Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri joined me on Office Hours for another value packed coaching call. Today’s episode is all about: how to shift your perspective, being vulnerable, and how you can be accessible to everyone. Let me know if you enjoy these coaching sessions and would like to hear more of them and don’t forget to jo...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Rick Mirza, Founder and CEO of Daulat, shares his insights on: [:31] - Why times of crisis can provide invaluable lessons for entrepreneurs [5:38] - What real estate has taught him about cash flow and how he strives to generate “life cash flow” for himself [17:51] - How your relationship to money is related to creating consistent success [23:15] - His favorite quo...

Hi everyone! Today’s episode is my interview on the Stay Paid Podcast, Hosts Luke Acree and Joshua Stike. The three of us discuss how you can become more successful in sales so that you can live in a world of abundance. I am also going to teach you all how to leave a voicemail so that you can transition interest to get a call back.  Come join me this Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my #BYOQ...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Cameron Diaz and Katherine Power, Co-founders of Avaline wine, give their insights on: [5:16] –Why their pairing as founders allows each person to make the most of their strengths [9:42] – What the traditional wine brands are missing when communicating with younger consumers  [13:20]  – How having the right business partner enables your organization to grow when y...

Hi everyone! We’ve got another episode on The Road to Revenue and Happiness. I am going to teach you how to turn setbacks into setups. You are going to hear: the three things that you can control, having a “try me” attitude vs a “why me" attitude, and the biggest setback in my life and what lessons I learned from it. Please come join me on Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my Free Training, t...