The Playbook With David Meltzer

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Rachel Webber, Chief Marketing Officer and President of Corporate Strategy for Playboy Enterprises, shares her thoughts on: [1:26] How she defines the power that a brand holds [6:57] Why companies should ensure they have product or service offerings for all genders  [12:21] Why she believes that Hugh Hefner created the original lifestyle brand  [13:16] How the Play...

Hi everyone, today's episode is an explanation of how I achieve 64 hours of productivity a day. I call if the power of 64. Let me know what you think and how many hours of productivity you achieve each day by texting me at (949)298-2905. Key Moments: [0:55] Trying to be productive for 64 hours a day. [3:28] The best way to be productive is practice. [4:15] How to be present- do it now. See Privacy...

Heather Monahan, best-selling author and keynote speaker, talks about how an experience getting fired from her corporate job forced her to focus on rebuilding her confidence, and what steps others can take in order to build their confidence in themselves. Heather and host of #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, discuss a variety of topics such as dealing with the labels and limiting beliefs that others i...

Malcolm McCassy, Founder of Ethika Underwear and acting CEO of Initial Friends, talks about how his career has evolved since landing his first job at the No Fear warehouse, as well as how his EQ has benefitted him throughout his journey. Malcolm and host of #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, discuss a range of topics including when to listen and when to tune out the “outside noise”, why you need to pri...

Hi everyone! Today's episode is from my keynote speech at the National Association of Health Underwriters "Vision Speak" event from earlier this year. Text me your feedback and let me know what you would like to hear next at (949) 298-2905. Key Moments: [3:48] Be more interested than interesting. [9:14] Don't be the richest man in the cemetery. [11:53] Value is how to be of service and accessible....

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Tony Richardson, former NFL fullback and current NFL Legends Community Director, provides insights on: [3:50] The lesson his dad taught him about never cutting corners in life [6:35] Why he tells athletes to take internships or do job shadowing in their downtime [9:18] How his parents and the athletes he looked up helped him to find his “what” in life [16:09] Why h...

Today's episode is from a speech I gave to a Sports Law Society class at Villanova. I talk about how to get a job in sports, but these lessons can be applied to any field you desire to work in. Text me what you think and let me know what you want to hear next at (949) 298-2905. Key Moments: [0:35] How to figure out where you want to work [1:50] Get your name out of the tall stack of resumes and in...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Paige Spiranac, social media personality and golf influencer, provides insights on: [4:11] Why the mental aspect of golf sets it apart from other sports  [7:12] Her best advice for anyone dealing with bullies online or in-person [11:28] How changing her approach to social media has taught her to turn negatives into positives [13:33] Why she doesn’t allow other peop...

Would you listen to the same bad song all day long? Today's episode is from one of my meetups. I host them in nearly every city I go to, if you would like to find out when I will be in a city near you, text me at (949) 298-2905. Key Moments: [0:45] What happens when I hear a song I don't like [1:30] People surround themselves with bad songs [2:29] The reason I went bankrupt is because I was surrou...

Heather Askinosie and Timmi Jandro, co-founders of Energy Muse, discuss how their business has evolved from selling jewelry out of trunks to outfitting some of the world’s biggest celebrities and athletes, as well as how they are bringing “woo-woo” spirituality into the “now-now”. The long-time friends share how they’ve learned to balance inspiration with pragmatism, as well as some of the most im...

Today's episode is my appearance on the Wake Up Wealthy Podcast. Text me at (949) 298-2905 and let me know what shows you want to see me on. Key Moments: [5:10] - I will impact 1 billion people to be happy [6:40] - Today was "impossible" 100 years ago [8:55] - Do something new for 1 sec everyday [13:00] - Why I started creating content [14:45] - Faith is a currency like money [17:00] - Time Manage...

Hi everyone, today's episode is all about values and why your values shouldn't be balanced. What are your values? Text me at (949) 298-2905 and tell me why I should implement them into my life and my business. Key Moments: [0:15] What is it personally that you want to shop for [2:00] Gratitude is my perspective [4:50] Seek the lessons by asking [7:13] You have seeds planted in your mind [9:30] Tim...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Hakeem Valles, retired NFL tight end and real estate investor, sheds light on: [4:49] How he started a lucrative phone repair business while in college [8:27] The impact of his first mentor and what he taught him about being willing to “eat dirt”  [13:49] How he leveraged his position as an NFL player to network with local real estate investors  [16:28] Why a terri...

Today's episode is from my keynote at Web Summit. I cover all the ways to successfully create your own brand and amplify it for the future. Key Moments: [0:18] Branding and marketing is a signal [1:20] People buy on emotion for logical reasons [3:00] Mickey Mouse has an extraordinary frequency [4:15] You need to be credible [6:40] You need to show impact [7:38] The three strategies you need to cre...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Randy Jackson, bassist, producer, music exec, and entrepreneur, shares knowledge about: [3:44] His belief that American Idol is just like the movie Rocky [6:35] The first lesson he learned about what it takes to be a record producer  [9:15] How understanding needs and wants can lead to personal satisfaction [16:19] Why he believes hearing “no” is more helpful than...

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Today's episode is from one of my in-office training sessions for my interns and employees. How much conviction do you have and how much convenience comes a long with it? Text me what you want to hear next at (949) 298-2905 Key Moments: [00:36] All problems are the same size and how to frame them. [2:01] Rule #6: Don't take yourself so damn seriously. [8:34] Why should you put faith in the right t...

Richard Jaffe, author, poet, philanthropist, co-owner of the Phoenix Suns, and entrepreneur, discusses the pillars of business and happiness, as well as some of the biggest misnomers about success. Jaffe provides insights on how loving yourself first will allow everything else to flow, as well as some of the best advice from his book Turning Crisis Into Success . Jaffe and host of #ThePlaybook , D...

Today's episode is all about what it takes to make the right decisions. Text me what you want to hear about next at (949) 298-2905 Key Moments: [4:12] In business and in life we put faith in what others want for us, vote for what you believe in. [6:58] Money is a lot like faith. [13:36] Putting stock in who you are and establishing your values. [19:57] Making decisions in the ego based consciousne...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Tim Kobe, CEO of Eight Inc. and X Eight Ventures, shares his ideas on: [3:07] Why a career in design should be treated as a lifelong learning opportunity [8:29] The importance prototyping “offline” before launching a product or location [11:44] What it means to connect to your customers by “designing human experience” [14:00] How Steve Jobs taught him to focus on p...

Hi everyone, today's episode is from a speech I gave to a class at Chapman University a few months ago. Let me know what your thoughts are by texting me at (949) 298-2905. Key Moments: [1:00] 10 years go by and you are only 25% of the way there and then they quit [2:16] There is the 1% of people that change the world. [3:13] If you keep going you become the "luckiest" guy in the world [4:03] Expon...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jordan Belfort, renowned as “The Wolf of Wall Street”, shares some of his best insights on: [2:39] Why charisma is a learnable skill that all salespeople should master [6:47] How scripting your conversations can retrain the way that you communicate with others [8:56] His argument that fear and excitement are two sides of the same coin [19:59] What it means to be “p...

Hey everyone, today's episode is from my appearance on The Skinny Confidential HIM & HER Show. Text me what you want to hear next at (949) 298-2905. Key Moments: [0:20] What happened before I lost everything [4:00] I was surrounding myself around the wrong people [7:50] How I lost over $100 million dollars [12:28] Consistency is the key to changing your life [15:25] What happens if I don't med...

Today's episode is a keynote I gave at the annual GYMGUYZ conference earlier this year. Text me your feedback and let me know what you want to hear next at (949) 298-2905. Key Moments: [0:22] Gratitude is the easiest way to change your life [2:10] You are charged all the time [4:21] Money does not buy happiness but it allows you to shop. [6:42] What did I do to attract this to myself and what can...

James Krause, UFC welterweight fighter and entrepreneur, shares his approach to combating fear and talks about the mindset that has taken him from the trailer park to the world’s biggest MMA organization. Krause discusses why he views himself as a thinker and not just a fighter, as well as why he views “consequences” as a positive. Krause and host of #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, share their thoug...