

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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Jan 12, 2021 • 19min
John Hennessy: Chairman of Alphabet | #ThePlaybook 348
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, John Hennessy, chairman of Alphabet and former president of Stanford University, shares his thoughts on:
[2:43] - The "formula” he says that is behind building great companies
[8:17] - The three key things he looks for when evaluating a startup
[14:30] - The risks that come with focusing on your legacy too early in your career
[16:46] - Why his favorite Socrates quote is essential for entrepreneurs to understand

Jan 11, 2021 • 1h 1min
What to Include in a Pitch | Road to Revenue #42
We’ve got another edition of our “Road to Revenue” series and in honor of the launch of my new TV Show, 2 Minute Drill, it’s all about what to include in a pitch.The six areas to focus on in a perfect pitch are:1. Build Your Credibility First2. Emotional Attachment3. Reasons to Invest4. Impacts of your business5. Capabilities6. Quantitative Ask Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today’s episode and text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to contact me at any time!Click here to follow the Road to Revenue playlist on Spotify

Jan 10, 2021 • 32min
Finding The Meaning of Life | Interview on The One Fresh Podcast
Today’s episode is from my appearance on the One Fresh Podcast. Host Adrienne Kautz, the Cofounder of One Fresh Pillow, and I are going to discuss: being okay with failure, how to frame all of your obstacles, and discovering what the meaning of life truly is. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway and ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to join!

Jan 9, 2021 • 16min
Zack Steffen: Goalkeeper for Manchester City | #ThePlaybook 347
Zack Steffen, goalkeeper for Manchester City and cofounder of the VOYCENOW Foundation, sits down to discuss the steps he took in order to make a successful transition to European soccer and perform at a consistently high level, as well as how he’s working to ensure that there are equal opportunities for all.Steffen and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on a variety of topics including what inspired Zach to found the VOYCENOW Foundation, how to be open enough to listen to those who don’t share your experiences or viewpoints, and how to make the best use of your support system.

Jan 8, 2021 • 24min
2 Minute Drill | Episode 1
Today’s episode is from the series premiere of my new tv show, 2 Minute Drill. It is the first "pitch only" show for over $50,000 of cash and prizes. Joining me are Jayson Waller, the CEO of POWERHOME SOLAR, and Rory Cutaia, the CEO of Verb Technologies.You are going to hear 4 pitches and feedback from the three of us. In the end, Rory will decide who is the winner of over $50,000 in cash and prizes. The show will debut tonight on Bloomberg TV at 8:30 pm PT and Amazon Prime Video on Monday, January 11th.Tweet me @davidmeltzer photos of you watching 2 Minute Drill and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00am PT / 2:00 pm ET during my Free Training. You can text me at (949) 298-2905 or email david@dmeltzer.com to join.

Jan 7, 2021 • 21min
Alan Smolinisky: Co-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers | #ThePlaybook 346
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Alan Smolinisky, entrepreneur, investor, and one of the owners of the Los Angeles Dodgers, shares insights on:
[2:31] - Why he decided not to be a business major, despite running his own real estate business while in college
[4:53] - How he was able to identify opportunities in the student rental market that others had ignored
[8:46] - The best parenting advice he ever received from Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Charlie Munger
[17:13] - Why being humble enough to ask for mentorship from the right people will accelerate your career

Jan 6, 2021 • 20min
Behind the Scenes of My New TV Show, "2 Minute Drill"
Today's episode is a sneak peek and a behind the scenes discussion of my new tv show, "2 Minute Drill". I sat down with the guest judge for all 12 episodes, Rory Cutaia, and the two of us discussed some of our favorite moments from filming the show, and some of the greatest lessons we learned from the filming of season 1.You can watch "2 Minute Drill" on Friday at at 8:30 EST (7:30 CST) on Bloomberg TV and Amazon Prime Video.Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway and ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to join!

Jan 5, 2021 • 20min
Alan Mruvka: Co-founder of E! Entertainment Television | #ThePlaybook 345
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Alan Mruvka, Founder, President and CEO of The Alan Mruvka Company and the co-founder of E! Entertainment Television, discusses:
[:43] - How his passion for movies and entertainment, as well as the influence of his entrepreneurial father, set him on his career path
[3:55] - The differences between broadcasting and narrowcasting, and how cable television has evolved in recent years
[7:41] - Having the strength persevere for three years before finally securing the funding for the network, despite being rejected over 400 times
[9:12] - How pitching a stranger on a plane led to the break that he and Larry Namer needed to found the E! Network

Jan 4, 2021 • 58min
New Years Training | Road to Revenue #41
For those who desire more success and fulfillment in the New Year, especially after a challenging 2020, there are few things more fulfilling than keeping a promise to yourself. Rather than tying your emotions to a single New Year’s resolution, try these five daily practices that I discussed in today's episode. They are meant to inspire you to consistently and persistently to pursue your potential in 2021 (and beyond).Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway and ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.comto join!Click here to follow the Road to Revenue playlist on Spotify

Jan 3, 2021 • 34min
Living Inside the Truth
Hi everyone! My 2 superstar coaching clients are back for another episode.Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri of Next Level University joined me for another live coaching session and as usual they came prepared with great question to provide extraordinary value for everyone! The three of us are going to discuss: maximizing productivity, accessibility, and gratitude in your life, indicating that you are living inside your truth and outside of the truth, and having Faith that everything will come in the right way at the perfect time Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway and ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to join!


