The Playbook With David Meltzer

I use a system that I call the Five Daily Practices to create coherence in my life, meaning that I do things with consistency and persistence, and I’m also very intentional about the prioritization of activities in my business and personal life. These practices will not only help you to determine what you want in life, but they are essential if you want to accomplish it.Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.comSign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1Text Me! (949) 298-2905 

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Nathan Chan, CEO of Foundr, sits down to discuss: [1:18] - Why entrepreneurs should never lose focus on their strategic roadmap [2:26] - The power that comes from building a community around a brand [10:55] - How traditional education is evolving to provide more alternative pathways for students [15:06] - Why a thirst for learning and growth is at the core of the Foundr platform  Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.comSign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1Text Me! (949) 298-2905 

At least once a month I like to host an open Q&A so I can answer as many of your questions as possible in an hour. I always like to share some of my favorite questions with all of you so that you can do your best, learn lessons, and have fun. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.comSign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1Text Me! (949) 298-2905 

One of the things I stress about why you shouldn’t quit is that you need to press and keep pressing everything to get the most out of the opportunities afforded to you.An analogy I like to use to explain this is a blade of grass pushing through the soil to enjoy everything the sun has to offer. The fragile bit of grass is beneath tons of soil and stone. It doesn't know if it is getting nearer to the surface and the sun, it only knows the direction it must keep pushing. Not until the instant it breaks through the cold soil into the light does it know the effort will be rewarded. A blade of grass, of course, doesn't suffer from the doubt and second thoughts that make our path seem harder as we get closer to our objective. In fact, so many times when we are just about to succeed and grow free in the light is when we quit because the dirt is just too hard.That isn’t what you want to do. In order to break through and become the person you want to become, you have to weather the layers of uncertainty and get through the “rocks” of life. Bet on yourself and the abundance of the universe with confidence knowing that when all is said and done everything the “Sun” or “light” has to offer will be worth the effort and trials. Everything will come in the right way at the perfect time ... just don’t quit.

Sri Divel, Partner and VP of Salt Creek Grille, talks about the lessons she’s learned about the hospitality industry since she began as a cocktail waitress, especially the necessity of going after your dreams and goals.Divel and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on subjects including the unique meaning behind Sri’s name, the work that goes into creating an experience for your customers that leads to a lasting memory, as well as how to increase employee engagement and retention. Divel also talks about the role of problem-solving on the fly in the restaurant industry and how entrepreneurs can strengthen those skills.Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.comSign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1Text Me! (949) 298-2905 

Simply put, sales is a process to ultimately reach an agreement or understanding where all involved see the vision as beneficial. No matter what we are selling to others, whether it is a product, service, company, or yourself, mastering these five steps will lead you to the successes you desire.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Todd Kaplan, Chief Marketing Officer at Pepsi, shares his insights on:[1:46] - How companies can use intrapreneurship thinking to maximize their marketing efforts [5:48] -The role that “opt-in experiences” play in creating a deeper connection with consumers [7:09] - Why the Pepsi team uses a challenger mindset to deal with competition[12:31] - Why entrepreneurs should take “No” as a request for more informationTweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.comSign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1Text Me! (949) 298-2905 

When striving for increased profitability, I like to look at it from a perspective of receiving. I want to receive as much as possible, so that I can give as much as possible. Recognize that one is not possible without the other, and you need to receive something first in order to give it.Power of 64 - Make productivity a prime focus of your career or passion. Look to increase your efficiency, effectiveness, and statistical success whenever possible.Buy Low and Sell High - Create a profit margin in order to become more profitable, its a straightforward approach. The key here is not to waste too much time or energy trying to buy at the lowest point and sell at the highest point.Pre-Sell - Consider how you might be able to use your skills, knowledge, and desire in order to broker a deal for others and create additional profit with less effort.Identify Your Timing and Risk Tolerance - Be clear (and reasonable) with the investments you make, taking into account how much risk you are willing to take and when you expect returns on that investment.Take Emotions Out of Spending - Have a plan for the profits you make and stick to it. It can be helpful to predetermine percentages ahead of time for how the money will be spent (or invested), taking emotion out of the equation.Save and Then Save Some More - Make sure that when you are predetermining what you are spending, you are also planning for savings.Referral Agreement - Another way to make a profit with minimal effort comes from effective use of referral agreements. When you are making profitable introductions for others, ensure that you have a system in place to be compensated fairly.Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.comSign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1Text Me! (949) 298-2905 

Kent Clothier, CEO of Real Estate Worldwide & The Boardroom Mastermind Group, shares his thoughts on: [:55] - How his first business mastermind showed him the power that comes from being abundant[3:54] - Why “collective wisdom” can help to rapidly accelerate the growth of a business[4:51] - How the strength of your network correlates to your problem-solving ability[15:47] - His single best piece of advice for real estate investorsTweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.comSign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1Text Me! (949) 298-2905 

My takeaway from the week came after being asked how I stay "at ease" despite doing so much. It's all about how you spend your time, the more time you spend "at ease" the easier it will be for you to enjoy the consistent everyday, persistent without quit, pursuit of your potential. Although we need to remember, it's not easy being "at ease" so how can we learn to manage our time living "at ease?"Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.comSign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1Text Me! (949) 298-2905