The Playbook With David Meltzer
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The Playbook With David Meltzer
Welcome to The Playbook, hosted by entrepreneur, CEO, author and keynote speaker David Meltzer. On the podcast you’ll find a mix of interviews, Q&A, fireside chats, keynotes, and exclusive conversations with the most influential CEO’s, sports icons, and successful entrepreneurs who share their perso...
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The Five Elements of a Perfect Pitch
In today’s episode, I speak to a room of young entrepreneurs about why definiteness of purpose matters more than raw talent, and how to use it to pitc...
How Two Founders Scaled a Side Hustle
In today’s episode, I sit down with Embarc Wines co-founders Adam Lovingood and Richard Garcia to unpack how they built a self-serve wine experience t...
Choosing Mission Over Circumstance
In today’s episode, I sit down with Sande Golgart, a global executive known for his people-first leadership and commitment to building high-performing...
Mastering the Empty Mile
In today’s episode, I break down how daily practice shapes long-term success and why consistent behavior outperforms occasional pushes. I explain the...
The Mindset That Keeps High Performers Hungry
In today’s episode, I sit down with James Maslow and UFC Hall of Famer Forrest Griffin, a former Light Heavyweight Champion whose career helped bring...
Choosing Alignment Over Self-Destruction
In today’s episode, I sit down with Kaye Doran, a women’s leadership coach, shamanic healer, and creator of Inner Expressions, whose work centers on h...
The Power of Presence
In this episode, I explain why presence is one of the greatest skills we can build — not just to lead, but to serve. Drawing on the wisdom of Think an...
The One Belief Keeping Entrepreneurs From Real Success
In today’s episode, I talk about why most entrepreneurs already have their why but lose progress by interfering with it. I walk through the beliefs an...
Finding Guidance After Grief
In today’s episode, I sit down with Luba Patlakh-Kaplun, the founder of Kidology, a mom of three, speech language pathologist, and dedicated advocate...
The Gratitude Formula That Rebuilds Everything
In today’s episode, I explain why gratitude, empathy, and accountability form the foundation for real success. I share how mindset and non-negotiable...
The Smartest Place in the World to Start an Airline
In today’s episode, I sit down with Ed Delgado, the President and CEO of Ecuatoriana Airlines, to talk about reviving Ecuador’s iconic national carrie...
The Lesson I Couldn’t Learn Until I Lost Everything
In today’s episode, I sit down with Swedish creator and interviewer Theodor Ekstrand to explore the moments that shape who we become. We talk about th...
Why Real Life Beats The Highlight Reel
In today’s episode, I’m joined by James Maslow, a multi-talented actor, singer, producer, and speaker known for Big Time Rush, and Will Weinbach, a mu...
The Roadmap to Your Potential: Why Focus Creates Real Results
In today’s episode, I shared why reaching your potential isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters with intention. When you lead with grati...
Non-Negotiables That Build Success
In today’s episode, I share the most valuable lesson I keep learning: life is simple, but only if you know how to use your 24 hours. Everything beyond...
Turn Competition Into a Calling
In today’s episode, I share how to turn competition into a calling by shifting from comparison to purpose. Instead of measuring yourself against other...
Investing Starts With the Person, Not the Product
In today’s episode, I join Michael Chernow, founder and host of Kreatures of Habit, to share what I look for before investing in an entrepreneur or a...
The Hard Truth About Mental Toughness
In today’s episode, I sit down with Chris Cruz, founder and chief visionary officer of Creative Resource Consulting and creator of The Power of 3RE. C...
How Intention Turns Belief Into Progress
In today’s episode, I share how faith alone isn’t enough to move us forward without intention and disciplined action. I talk about how comfort can bec...
Why AI Makes Great Salespeople Greater
In today’s episode, I sit down with Matt Curl, the COO of Apollo.io, to talk about how AI is reshaping the way sales teams work. We explore why the be...
Stop Drifting: How Intentional Entrepreneurs Live, Lead, and Profit
In today’s episode, I shared five lessons to help you stop drifting and start leading with intention. Too many entrepreneurs confuse being busy with b...
The Power of Intention in a Chaotic World
In today’s episode, I sit down with Amber Vilhauer, a visionary entrepreneur who transformed a painful past into a purpose-driven life of service and...
How I Turned Loss into Alignment
In today’s episode, I sit down with sales coach and behavioral science expert Nick Graz to explore the moments that reshaped my understanding of succe...
The Future of Safe AI Interaction
In today’s episode, I sit down with Christopher Trocola, CEO and founder of ARC Defense Systems, to talk about what it means to build ethical technolo...
The Power of Choosing Yourself
In today’s episode, I sit down with Sage Steele, a world-renowned broadcaster and host who built her career on courage, conviction, and authenticity....
Why Having It All Means Nothing Without Purpose
In today’s episode, I sit down with Ryan Beckmann, an RV industry veteran with over 25 years of experience leading teams, scaling sales, and co-foundi...
10 Secrets to Building Wealth That Lasts
In today’s episode, I share the ten secrets that have shaped my journey as an entrepreneur—from mastering cash flow to building a culture rooted in ch...
Intentional Change: How Action Creates Transformation
In today’s episode, we shared some powerful takeaways about creating real change. True transformation doesn’t come from wishing, waiting, or just thin...
Stop Chasing Outcomes and Start Building Behaviors
In today’s episode, I break down the true meaning of intention and why thinking alone isn’t enough to change your life. I share how aligning what you...
The Hidden Math Behind Luck, Legacy, and Wealth
In today’s episode, I share how living with gratitude, responsibility, and honesty can turn coincidence into purpose and purpose into legacy. From a f...
The Real Power Behind Authentic Branding
In today’s episode, I share how my misunderstanding of digital presence led me to one of the biggest lessons of my career. What started as skepticism...
Why Timing and Risk Tolerance Matter Most
In today’s episode, I sit down with Van Carlson, founder and CEO of SRA 831 (b), to talk about what it really means to engineer wealth. Van’s company...
Why I Felt Empty After Getting Everything I Wanted
In today’s episode, I share the story of how chasing money and success left me feeling empty, even after I had everything I thought I wanted. From gro...
The Mistakes That Make a Millionaire
In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and author Kim Perell to talk about her book Mistakes That Made Me a Millionaire and the power of lea...
Breaking Free from Overthinking
In today’s episode, I shared five techniques to stop overthinking and start taking purposeful action. Overthinking is just interference; it keeps us s...
How to Make Your Brand Sell Itself
In today’s episode, I share why community, not clicks, is the foundation of lasting success. I talk about how real marketing growth comes from emotion...
The Mindset Behind True Financial Independence
In today’s episode, I sit down with Pace Morby, a real estate investor who built a half-billion-dollar portfolio without using banks, credit, or his o...
The App That Turns Lightbulb Moments Into Lifelong Skills
In today’s episode, I sit down with Gary Surdam, CEO of Bright Start Ed-Tech, whose new mobile app “Illuminate” uses AI to personalize learning for st...
How Positive Music Is Quietly Fighting the Noise
In today’s episode, I sit down with Grammy-nominated artist and humanitarian Aloe Blacc to talk about his mission to bring light to a world often fuel...
Why Balance Matters More Than Perfection
In today’s episode, I join Nevaeh Grace of Pain and Revival to talk about redefining happiness, learning from loss, and letting faith guide success. I...