

The Playbook With David Meltzer
David Meltzer, Entrepreneur.com
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 personal and professional play-by-play of the “what”, “why”, and “how” to achieve anything you set your mind to.
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Apr 22, 2022 • 7min
3 Stages of Scaling a Business | Episode #1,111
Today's episode is a special day! Today is the 1,111th episode of The Playbook and so I've got a special episode for you today. Earlier this week I was asked by my good friend Shawn Walchef from Cali BBQ Media about the evolution of my business and podcast, so I'm going to share with you the three stages of scaling a business, and how The Playbook has evolved from a weekly show to a semi-weekly show, to now releasing 10 episodes a week over 2 different podcasts.I want to say thank you to everyone who has subscribed to The Playbook, sent me their feedback, let me know who they want to hear, or even just listened to an episode. The evolution of the podcast would not be possible without any of you, so thank you from the bottom of my heart for listening on a daily basis. I'm already looking forward to the next 1,111 episodes!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

Apr 21, 2022 • 20min
Driving Innovation in Traditional Business | Interview With Nationwide COO, Mark Berven
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Mark Berven, President and Chief Operating Officer at Nationwide Property & Casualty, shares his thoughts on:
[1:13] - The role that having a “catchy” jingle plays in marketing a brand
[6:59] - Why the customer-centric approach is at the core of Nationwide’s foundation
[9:43] - What it means to be a mutual insurance company and how that impacts Nationwide’s overall strategy
[12:53] - How to create a culture and systems of engagement that will maximize your team’s performance
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Apr 20, 2022 • 21min
How Web 3.0 is Impacting The Cannabis Industry | Interview With Weedmaps CEO, Chris Beals
Chris Beals, CEO of Weedmaps, shares his thoughts on what enabled the company to go public with a Nasdaq listing, as well as what makes rapper and activist Killer Mike the perfect host for their four-part docuseries Tumbleweeds that celebrates the impact and evolution of cannabis culture across the United States.Beals and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, sit down to chat about a range of subjects including the new wave of acceptance and legitimacy that the cannabis industry is experiencing, the opportunities that Web 3.0 offers the cannabis industry, and the best way for a business leader to truly understand their customer base.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

Apr 19, 2022 • 19min
How to Build Trust With Your Clients | Interview With Josh Flagg, Star of Million Dollar Listing: LA
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Josh Flagg, Top Beverly Hills Luxury Real Estate Agent and Star of Million Dollar Listing: LA, shares his thoughts on:
[3:05] - Why it might take more work to sell a $300,000 house than a house worth $30 million
[5:24] - How salespeople can properly use emotion as a part of the sales process
[9:32] - Why being on television hasn’t changed his approach to business (or life)
[15:15] - The three words which are key to his success in real estate
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Apr 18, 2022 • 28min
Possibility, Probability, & Perspective | Road to Revenue #108
Manifesting, or making thought into reality for the more pragmatic-minded, takes a several-pronged approach. First, we need to decide what we want; then, we assess our goals in terms of contributions we can make to others and to society in general.
When we consciously think about what we want or want to achieve, it becomes a possibility.
Then we clear the connection to what inspires us, and the possibility becomes a probability.
We now take action to make the probability reality, or your perspective.
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Apr 17, 2022 • 15min
The Secrets of Success
Today's episode is a conversation I had on my daily IG Live with Tim Schurrer, Author of “The Secret Society of Success”, the two of us discussed what it means to actually be successful and the many definitions of success, We also went over how someone can actually create success when they don't have "a seat at the table" You can follow Tim on Instagram @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

Apr 16, 2022 • 26min
Creating Core Values That Your Employees Will Live By | Interview With Co CEO's of Harry's Inc. Jeff Raider & Andy Katz-Mayfield
Jeff Raider & Andy Katz-Mayfield, Co Founders and Co CEO's of Harry's Inc., discuss their unique approach to building a more modern CPG company, as well as what strategies are needed in order to have a productive and successful relationship between co-CEOs.Raider, Katz-Mayfield, and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their insights on a range of topics including how the company remains true to the origins of Harry’s Inc. while also evolving, how they incorporate their four core values into their business processes, and the role that Harry’s Labs plays in driving innovation and creating new opportunities to move the organization forward.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

Apr 15, 2022 • 11min
This Pitch Had All The Components, It Just Needed Some Work | 2 Minute Drill S3E7
Don't miss a brand new episode of 2 Minute Drill tonight!2 Minute Drill features entrepreneurs from all walks of life competing each week for more than $50,000 in cash and prizes. Hosted by Legendary Entrepreneur, Investor, and Best-Selling Author, David Meltzer. Four contestants have just two minutes to deliver their most convincing pitch ever. Who will fold under the pressure and who will thrive?Catch a new episode of 2 Minute Drill every Friday at 8:30 pm PST on Bloomberg or stream it at any time on Apple TV.https://www.davidmeltzer.tv/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

Apr 14, 2022 • 19min
The #1 Financial Mistake That People Make Every Year | Interview With Gary Milkwick, Chief Financial Officer at 1-800Accountant
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Gary Milkwick, Chief Financial Officer at 1-800Accountant, sits down to discuss:
[:55] - How 1-800Accountant was created to better serve small business owners
[2:35] - What goes into the decision behind launching a company with a remote workforce
[6:10] - How they’ve been able to incorporate technology into the foundation of their business
[8:12] - The single biggest mistake that most businesses make in regards to their finances
To learn more: https://1800accountant.me/PlaybookPodcastTweet 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

Apr 13, 2022 • 3min
2 Lessons About Money That Will Change Your Life
Let money follow you, don't let it lead you.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


