

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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Dec 12, 2021 • 4min
The Secret to Becoming an Overnight Success.. (There Isn’t One)
I always say that every overnight success is only 17 1/2 years away. Don't attach your emotions to the outcome or the results. Focus on enjoying the consistent everyday, persistent without quit, pursuit of your potential. 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

Dec 10, 2021 • 51min
Understanding The Future of E-Sports, Building a Business for a Successful Exit, Ignoring Short Term Gains for Long Term Success, and Figuring out How to Own The Customer | Office Hours S1E9
Welcome to Office Hours, hosted by Legendary Sports Executive, Entrepreneur, and Investor, David Meltzer. Where the brightest millionaires, billionaires, and entrepreneurs, in business, sports, and entertainment get together to talk about success, failure, and everything in between. Take a deep dive into the mind of some of the world’s most impactful guests to share their strategies and tools to dominate their respective fields.My co-hosts for today’s episode are my mentor, Blaine Bartlett, the CEO of Avatar Resources, Joni Rogers-Kante, the founder and CEO of Synegence and Jayson Waller, the founder & CEO of Powerhome Solar.Joining us on today's episode is Chris Overholt, the President and CEO of Overactive Media, Sharon Lechter, the co-author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Fritz Lanman, the CEO of ClassPass, and Anthony Sarandrea, the CEO of Pocket Your Dollars.

Dec 9, 2021 • 23min
Have Faith in Yourself and What You Want | Interview With Les Brown, Author & Motivational Speaker
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Les Brown, CEO of Les Brown International, motivational speaker, and author, provides insights on:
[4:54] - How he helps people find something in themselves that they could not find on their own
[6:48] - Why he believes that Hell means meeting the person that you were supposed to become
[10:37] - Why being forgiving does not mean that you need to forgive and forget
[16:30] - How he defines faith and how his battle against cancer has helped to strengthen that faith
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

Dec 8, 2021 • 4min
Patiently and Persistently Pursuing Your Goals
Today's episode is a clip from my speech at the NoBull Conference earlier this year. This was actually my first in-person speech since 2020 due to the pandemic, so you might be able to hear the excitement in my voice to be back in front of a live audience. Remember, it takes 90% of the time to reach 25% of where you want to be, so learn how to blend patience and persistence. 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

Dec 7, 2021 • 23min
Developing an E.L.I.T.E. Mindset | Interview With UCLA Athletic Director, Martin Jarmond
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Martin Jarmond, Athletic Director for UCLA, sits down to discuss:
[3:41] - Why UCLA focuses on building what they call an E.L.I.T.E. mindset
[6:25] - How sales skills can help an athletic director to take their program to the next level
[11:35] - His approach to the “chaos” that has happened in college sports with the new NIL rules
[15:41] - Why a humanistic approach is essential for hiring (or firing) a coach
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

Dec 6, 2021 • 34min
Hot Seat Coaching | Road to Revenue #89
Today's episode is another coaching session with my two superstar coaching clients, Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri, and as usual these two came prepared with tons of questions. You're going to learn about prioritization, and how to use the lenses of productivity, accessibility, and gratitude to figure out what you need to do now by applying inspiration to it. Follow the Road to Revenue Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2xBCPHs9IWy5kYPO94rJ0N?si=3936604f462342ddTweet 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

Dec 5, 2021 • 6min
The #1 Reason Why You Feel Stuck (And How To Fix It)
Today's episode is mashup on feeling stuck, if you feel stuck that means you're winning. You can't feel stuck unless you're applying pressure to a situation.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

Dec 4, 2021 • 22min
Success Isn't a Straight Path | Interview With Men's Wearhouse Founder, George Zimmer
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, George Zimmer, Founder of Men's Wearhouse, discusses:
[:54] - How his voice (and beard) became intertwined with the Men’s Wearhouse image
[7:10] - The single best lesson he’s learned from the ups and downs he’s experienced in business
[7:49] - Why not being afraid to be considered a “rebel” can lead to your biggest successes
[15:49] - The key to ensuring that your decisions pay off in the long run
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

Dec 3, 2021 • 51min
Working With Oprah, The New Era of Sports Podcasting, Walking Away From Wall Street, and Building The Fastest Growing E-Commerce Platform | Office Hours S1E8
Welcome to Office Hours, hosted by Legendary Sports Executive, Entrepreneur, and Investor, David Meltzer. Where the brightest millionaires, billionaires, and entrepreneurs, in business, sports, and entertainment get together to talk about success, failure, and everything in between. Take a deep dive into the mind of some of the world’s most impactful guests to share their strategies and tools to dominate their respective fields.My co-hosts for today’s episode are David Moreno, the CEO of Mediabundance, Mike Mumola, founding partner at Mediabundance, and the True Underdog himself, Jayson Waller, the founder & CEO of Powerhome Solar.Joining us on today's episode is, keynote speaker & entrepreneur, Craig Siegel, acclaimed speaker, author, and life coach, Tim Storey, CEO & Cofounder of Digistore 24, Franciss Wolff, founder and CEO of Blue Wire Media, Kevin Jones, and our executive spotlight, Brian DiMarco, the Founder and CEO of Barterhouse Wine and Spirits.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

Dec 2, 2021 • 19min
Creating More Value For Your Customers | Interview With Paul DePasquale, CEO, Tivoli Audio
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Paul DePasquale, CEO at Tivoli Audio, shares his thoughts on:
[1:24] - Why it is important for any leader to have a “one-day-at-a-time” approach to problem-solving
[5:04] - How to ensure that your organization is adaptable enough to take advantage of opportunities that arise
[6:30] - What a battle with cancer has done to reshape his perspective on life and entrepreneurship
[15:54] - The role that personal relationships play in helping to effectively run a business


