The Playbook With David Meltzer

Jim Estill, CEO of Danby Appliances and ShipperBee, talks about how he balances his roles as a CEO and a serial entrepreneur, as well as how he’s been able to build a “side hustle” into a multi-million-dollar business.Estill and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share some of their best tips for creating a “business within a business”, and discuss some of the characteristics that set successful entrepreneurs apart from the rest. The pair discuss why gratitude is a key to happiness, how to let your staff know that you’ve got their back, and the benefits that come from being driven to prove others wrong.

Hi everyone! My two superstar coaching clients are back, Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri joined me on Office Hours for another coaching call and as always it was filled with value that I wanted to share with all of you. Today we are gonna talk about understanding emotions and energy in motion and how you can raise your awareness to learn lessons.Don’t forget to join me every Friday at 11:00 am PT/2:00 pm ET for my Free Training. Text me at 949 298 2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to register

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Gretchen Saegh-Fleming, CMO of L’Oréal USA, shares her insight on: [2:37] – Why her experience in field hockey opened her eyes to the benefits of a unique approach [9:57] – What travelling around the world has taught her about market segmentation and product differentiation [11:30] – How L’Oreal has incorporated giving back into the company’s DNA and how they’ve supported others during the current pandemic [13:08] – The most impactful advice she has to help recent college graduates lean into their uniqueness

Hi everyone! Today’s episode is a really special one, it is the very first episode on a new series I am starting called “The Secrets to Life”. I spoke to some of the oldest people that I know and asked them what are the secrets to living a long and happy life. Today’s features one of my employees grandmother, Bubbee, My Uncle Eli, and Pollyann Castle. Please let me know if you enjoyed today’s episode and please come join me on Friday at 11:00 am PT/2:00 pm ET, you can text me at 949 298 2905, email me at david@dmeltzer.com or visit dmeltzer.com/training to register

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Arielle Vandenberg, comedian, actress, and host of CBS’ Love Island, shares her insight on: [:33] - What she thinks about the perception that she is an “overnight success” [4:40] – How her ego reacts when she doesn’t book a job [10:08] – Why constantly thinking about “the next big thing” has turned into a game for her [16:28] – Her best piece of advice for millennials about taking the time to learn a new skill

Hey everyone! It is Monday so that means we are back on the Road to Revenue and Happiness. Today's episode is about Building an Audience, I am going to teach you the AAA Strategy, where 80% of your time should be spent, and the three types of people in your community. Don't forget to join me for my Free Training on Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. To sign up you can text me at (949) 298-2905, email me at david@dmeltzer.com or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training.

Steven Cox, CEO and Founder of Take Lessons, talks about the origins of his business and shares his perspective on why many people’s idea that the entrepreneurial journey is “cool” is misinformed. He also talks about how leaders of an organization can learn from putting themselves in the shoes of an investor. Cox and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, dispel some of the most common myths about entrepreneurs and talk about the benefits of taking a long-term approach. The pair discuss the different ways that startups can be funded and some of the drawbacks of each, as well as why evolution is such an essential aspect of any startup business.

Hey everyone today’s episode is an incredible conversation I had with Gabby Bernstein on Instagram Live, This is a very important conversation under the circumstances that we are in right now, Gabby and I discuss how shame creates action, inspiration creates change and the mindset and the heart-setIf you haven’t already be sure to listen to Gabby’s original appearance on The Playbook and be sure to join me this Friday at for my Free Training, you can text me at 949 298 2905, email me at david@dmeltzer.com or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training to register.

Hey everyone! Today’s episode features two of my partners David Moreno and Mike Mumola, and the three of us had the pleasure of interviewing John Foley - the former solo pilot of the Blue Angels. The four of us are going to discuss: The focus it takes to be a fighter pilot, avoiding Fear flying up to 700 mph, and John is going to teach us how to wake up happy.Don’t forget to come join me on Friday’s at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my Free Trainings. You can text me at 949 298 2905, email me at david@dmeltzer.com or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training to register.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Florent Groberg, Deputy VP & Business Director at Boeing and Medal of Honor Recipient, shares his insight on: [2:23] - How the challenges he faced after immigrating to the United States helped him to shape a resilient mindset [4:12] - Why you need to put your ego and pride to the side in order to be an effective leader [7:31] - The one message he always shared with his teams before deploying on a mission [14:15] - How learning about his uncle sacrificing his life for his beliefs taught him the importance of living a selfless life