Episodes

Aug. 21, 2022

Ryan Pineda, CEO of the Pineda Company on Why Everyone Should Consider Getting Involved in Real Estate

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Ryan Pineda, CEO of the Pineda Company, sits down to chat about: [:21] - The similarities between the mindset of a professional athlete and entrepreneur [2:47] - Why everyone should consider…
Aug. 20, 2022

This Mistake Cost Me Over $100 Million

When you ask someone for help you become an investment of that person. Not having mentors was the biggest mistake I made in my life. Now I always have at least three mentors and when I ask them for help, and I am very concis…
Aug. 19, 2022

The Decisions You Make Today Create Your Future | A Conversation With Tim Storey & Craig Siegel

Today's episode is a special one! I had the honor to talk with Tim Storey & Craig Siegel on The Paradigm Shift last week and it was one of the best conversations I've had all year. We go deep on being vulnerable, and how all…
Aug. 18, 2022

Daniel Lubetzky, Founder of KIND Snacks on Building an Impactful Brand

Get your fill of entrepreneurial wisdom from Daniel Lubetzky, Founder of KIND Snacks, who talks about building an impactful brand and how company culture relates to performance in this clip from Season 2 of Office Hours. Lub…
Aug. 17, 2022

Marianne Williamson, #1 NY Times Best-Selling Author on Transforming Your Inner Self

Learn how to transform your inner self with lessons from the renowned Marianne Williamson, #1 NY Times Best-Selling Author & Activist, in this clip from Season 2 of Office Hours. Williamson and host David Meltzer chat about …
Aug. 16, 2022

Janet Foutty, Executive Chair of the Board of Deloitte US on Creating a Positive Work Enviorment

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Janet Foutty, Executive Chair of the Board of Deloitte US, shares her insights on: [4:58] - How to identify the practices that matter most to your personal development [5:51] - Why you need …
Aug. 15, 2022

Celebrating 5 Years of The Playbook | Road to Revenue #125

To celebrate the 5 Year anniversary of The Playbook, I was joined by Tim Storey, Ben Baller, and one of my favorite coaching clients, Shawn Walchef. In 2017 - I thought there were "too many podcasts" to start my own, it’s am…
Aug. 14, 2022

The Difference Between Motivation & Inspiration

Motivation Know that motivation doesn’t have longevity to it. It’s temporary. There is a difference between the performance of an employee who seems motivated and an employee who is engaged and inspired. Your goal as a motiv…
Aug. 13, 2022

Cari Champion, Host, Journalist & News Personality on Becoming Your Most Authentic Self

Learn what it means to be a champion of authenticity from Cari Champion, Host, Journalist & News Personality, with this clip from Season 2 of Office Hours. Champion and host David Meltzer chat about the challenges of remaini…
Aug. 12, 2022

5 of The Best Moments From The First 5 Years of The Playbook

I can’t believe that today is the five-year anniversary of my first episode of The Playbook podcast. My excitement stems from how many people we have positively impacted with the show! Hearing your stories and feedback of ho…
Aug. 11, 2022

Jack McColl, Founder of Credit Stacking on How to Fund Your Business

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jack McColl, Founder of Credit Stacking, sits down to discuss: [:56] - What credit stacking means and the “game-changer” he learned about business credit [3:07] - The business credit cards th…
Aug. 10, 2022

Randy Jackson, Longest Serving Judge on American Idol on The Best way to Handle Criticism

A new clip of music industry legend Randy Jackson from Season Two of Office Hours? That’s going to be a yes from me, dog! Randy Jackson, the longest-serving judge on American Idol , talks with host David Meltzer about his fa…
Aug. 9, 2022

Devin Johnson, CEO & Cofounder, Kennected on Creating EXTREME VALUE in Business Relationships

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Devin Johnson, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder of Kennected, shares his thoughts on: [4:07] - Why his mindset allows him to continue providing exceptional value and customer service [5:…
Aug. 8, 2022

Prioritization | Road to Revenue #124

A priority is the concern, interest or desire that comes before all others. Our priorities are the areas of our lives that are meaningful and important to us. They're usually activities, practices, or relationships that we w…
Aug. 7, 2022

How to Build a Community

The first step of branding a person, product, or service is to find its frequency. What does that mean, “to find your brand’s frequency”? Whether it’s building a brand that is a person, place, thing, product, or service, it’…
Aug. 6, 2022

How to Deal With Closed Minds

It takes as much energy to convince 2 people with a closed mind as it does to convince 100 people with an open mind. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free …
Aug. 5, 2022

What You Need to Know Before Making an Investment

The last recession impacted stocks for several years, so it is natural to expect this bear market to react similarly. One good rule of thumb to help you create a financial plan is to assume that your stocks and funds could d…
Aug. 4, 2022

A New Way to Create a Global Audience | Interview With Ryan Steelberg, President & Co-Founder of Veritone

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Ryan Steelberg, President & Co-Founder of Veritone, provides his insights on [1:12] - How AI can be used to allow people to communicate in other languages without having to learn that langua…
Aug. 3, 2022

Chris Gardner, The Inspiration Behind The Pursuit of Happyness on Turning Your Dreams Into Reality

Learn to make dreams into reality with Chris Gardner, the CEO of Happyness whose inspirational story inspired the film The Pursuit of Happyness starring Will Smith, as he shares his best tips on succeeding in life and busine…
Aug. 2, 2022

Dan Porter, CEO of Overtime on The Secrets to Disrupting an Industry

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Dan Porter, Co-founder and CEO of Overtime, shares his insights on: [2:36] - His three best pieces of advice for young entrepreneurs [5:56] - The challenge of delivering a pitch for a “big i…
Aug. 1, 2022

Takeaway of The Week | Road to Revenue #123

At least once I month during my Free Weekly Friday Training I like to share my takeaway of the week with everyone and leverage our community of the Breakfast With Champions: Millionaire Breakfast Club so we can all share the…
July 31, 2022

The Secret to Getting Your Dream Job

Don't limit your point of entry. Some people grow up in Beverly Hills and only want to work in Beverly Hills, you are immediately limiting your point of entry if that is your mindset. Study all the different companies and al…
July 30, 2022

Don't Be Motivated, Be Inspired

Inspiration goes two ways, but first know that you are accountable for your own inspiration. When you are inspired, you are empowered to invest more (not sacrifice more) to get what you want, if you truly want it. Take accou…
July 29, 2022

Stop Letting Other People Determine Your Life

While voting for what you want, you’ll get a lot of advice along the way. One of the best ways to handle this advice, especially from loved ones, is to treat others' advice like a handful of sand. We should be grateful for p…