Office Hours with David Meltzer

In this episode, we explore how mindset, courage, and intentional action can transform your life, from building financial freedom to creating deeper connections and living with greater purpose. Lina Moynha, CEO of Property Elevate, shares her inspiring journey from growing up in a culturally conservative environment and relying on government benefits to building a successful property education bus...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Omar Sarieddine, co-founder of Ticmint, a live events platform built to give creators direct ownership of their communities and audiences. Omar shares how a passion project in Abu Dhabi shaped his understanding of culture, belonging, and genuine human connection. We discuss why in-person experiences remain essential in an increasingly digital world, how sports a...

In today’s episode, I sit down with three leaders bringing clarity, compassion, and possibility to their industries. Dr. Jeremy Levin explains the growing distrust surrounding biotechnology, the hidden forces driving medicine costs, and how patient-centered incentives can restore confidence. John Polo shares how grief forced him to confront his inner dialogue and why awareness, respect, and kindne...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Nic Glazer to break down the planning behind a highly productive 36 hours of cross-country travel. We discuss choosing flights based on timing and reliability, preparing hotel access before arrival, and building sleep, nutrition, exercise, meetings, and family time into the calendar. Nic explains the difference between looking at your schedule and truly studying...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Tricia McCaffrey and Virgil Herring to discuss how luxury mountain living can create lasting value through family, connection, and presence. Tricia shares the vision behind Finale Breckenridge, the community’s final master-planned development, including limited residences, mountain homesites, and its first five-star hotel. We talk about what makes Breckenridge a...

This episode explores resilience, entrepreneurial freedom, and redefining success through the stories of three remarkable leaders who have transformed adversity into purpose. Colin Owensby, an ultra-endurance athlete and resilience advocate, shares his journey of overcoming a near-fatal accident, profound loss, and personal challenges. He introduces his Map of Resilience, a 25-year framework built...

In this episode, we explore how entrepreneurs are turning sustainability into scalable innovation and creating products that challenge the way everyday goods are made. Phil Cohen, co-founder of CRUSH! and Simplifyber, shares how advanced materials and liquid fiber molding technology can transform natural cellulose fibers into high-performance, biodegradable alternatives to plastics and synthetic m...

In today’s episode, Brian Sher and I discuss how authenticity, consistency, and genuine audience engagement create opportunities across industries. Brian shares how he worked his way from the William Morris mailroom to representing writers, actors, musicians, and entrepreneurs while building a career around identifying crossover potential. We explore why follower counts mean little without trust,...

In this episode, we explore how artificial intelligence, human behavior, and healthcare innovation are reshaping the way we understand data, decision-making, and modern wellness. David L. Donoho, Ph. D., the Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professor in the Humanities and Sciences and Professor of Statistics at Stanford University, shares insights into the often-overlooked role universities and open-sou...

In this episode, we explore practical ways to improve emotional well-being, parenting, stress management, and nervous-system regulation. Sara Lewis Hartley shares how children can become powerful teachers and how parenting can create opportunities for healing, self-discovery, emotional regulation, and personal growth through her Echo Parenting philosophy and ALIGN Shift™, a 60-second emotional reg...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Ray Qudos, CMO of RDX Sports, to discuss the company’s evolution from a small eBay brand into a global combat sports business. Ray shares how consumer feedback, functional design, and direct relationships helped RDX reach professional fighters, fitness enthusiasts, women, and children across international markets. We also discuss the accessibility of combat spor...

The conversation brings together insights on leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation, exploring how leaders can develop stronger mindsets and navigate change. Ross Blankenship, PhD, is an organizational psychologist, executive coach, and founder of Tuesday Advisors, where he helps leaders strengthen their mindset and navigate organizational change. His work focuses on the connection between l...

In today’s episode, I sit down with three leaders transforming customer experience, digital identity, and athletic performance. Marc Caine shares how lessons from live theater can help businesses prepare, adapt, empower employees, and deliver memorable experiences without exposing backstage mistakes. Benjamin Crawford explains the value of custom domain extensions, including their role in protecti...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Nic Glazer to break down one of the most productive weeks of my career. We discuss how careful planning, non-negotiable habits, strategic travel, and nightly calendar reviews allowed us to move through Los Angeles, Vancouver, Minneapolis, Atlanta, and Nashville without sacrificing rest, relationships, or moments of vacation. From choosing the right flights and s...

In today’s episode, I sit down with PGA coach Virgil Herring to explore how golf teaches lessons that carry into business, relationships, and everyday life. We discuss letting go of judgment, keeping ego from shaping decisions, and staying present when pressure pulls your attention toward the past or future. Virgil explains how elite players turn nervous energy into excitement, recover from great...

Alex Russell is the founder of KEANU, an instant noble kava brand inspired by his years of exploring kava culture in Vanuatu, Hawaii, and New Caledonia. After leaving investment banking at Lazard, he focused on sharing the cultural story of kava before building the company. KEANU’s first instant kava launch sold out in 67 minutes and has since raised more than $1 million, with Alex focused on posi...

Matt Uhler is a business broker, acquisition strategist, and entrepreneur with more than 28 years of experience helping entrepreneurs and investors build wealth through business acquisitions. He has evaluated over 3,000 businesses, completed more than 800 transactions, owned and operated more than 35 businesses, and facilitated over $350 million in funded transactions. Through Amped Success and th...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Brian Sher to discuss setting boundaries, protecting personal relationships, and making quick decisions about where our time belongs. I share how years of practice have taught me to turn difficult days into brief moments by stopping, breathing, and returning to center. Brian explains how age, experience, and financial freedom have helped him become more intentio...

Alan Ezeir is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and business builder with more than 30 years of experience in internet and digital assets. He co-founded Global Domains International and later founded Domain Cost Club, which he successfully sold in 2016. Today, he serves as General Partner at Pollock Fund and founder of Circle Square Capital, where he focuses on acquiring valuable digital assets a...

Ken Joslin is a former pastor, real estate investor, high-performance coach, and founder of Grow Stack Drive (GSD), a community designed to help entrepreneurs grow through meaningful relationships, accountability, and personal development. His Core 5 framework—Faith, Health, Relationships, Business, and Finances—takes a whole-life approach to success. In his new book, 14 Frequencies of Proximity,...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Bill Flederbach, Sam Kukathas, and Ari Kimmelfeld to discuss how purpose, incentives, and action create sustainable growth. Bill explains why climate solutions gain traction when they generate measurable business value. Sam shares how daily resonance practices can help leaders move beyond scarcity, improve performance, and reconnect with their purpose. Ari break...

In today’s episode, I sit down with two entrepreneurs at very different stages of their journeys. Arden Pala shares how launching a nonprofit at 12 led him to build HelpTivo, a platform that helps nonprofits and college clubs manage membership, communication, and engagement. Sylvester Raymond explains how Signal to Sale uses stacked buying signals to help sales teams identify the right prospects a...

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Nic Glazer as we launch a new series focused on the small decisions that make a big difference in productivity. Using one real travel day as an example, we break down how I structure my calendar, prioritize sleep, fitness, and family, and maximize every hour through intentional planning. We talk about adapting to unexpected travel changes, making smarter flight de...

Colleen Joyce is the CEO of Lawyer.com, where she has transformed the company into one of the nation's leading legal marketplaces by combining innovation, technology, and purpose-driven leadership. Under her guidance, the company has grown from a $2 million to a $15 million annual run rate, serving millions of legal consumers and thousands of law firms while introducing AI-powered solutions that m...

Dr. Jerry Weichman is a clinical psychologist, adolescent specialist, and parenting expert with nearly 30 years of experience helping families navigate the challenges of teen development and mental health. Known as "The Teen Decoder," he has supported more than 6,500 families through The Weichman Clinic and the Teen Brain Program, providing practical strategies to address issues such as anxiety, d...