

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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Feb 29, 2020 • 21min
Zack Weiner: President and Co-Founder of Overtime | #ThePlaybook 203
Zack Weiner, President and Co-Founder of Overtime, discusses the changing preferences of today’s young sports fans and how Overtime caters its content to the next generation. Weiner also talks about the origins of the company and how the startup he launched in college prepared him to solve some of the problems in the sports media market that Overtime addresses.Weiner and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including the importance of testing an idea in the market before working to scale it, why Zack tries to give potential investors what he calls “greedy eyes”, and how to take an unselfish approach to raising capital.Text me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905Where I'm speaking: https://dmeltzer.com/events/

Feb 28, 2020 • 1h 45min
The Easiest Way To Increase Your Sales
Hey everyone, today's episode is something a little different. I'm giving you guys almost 2 hours of some of the best pragmatic sales advice I've ever given. If you liked the extended episode, let me know and text me what your biggest takeaway was from today's episode at (949) 298-2905.Text me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905Where I'm speaking: https://dmeltzer.com/events/

Feb 27, 2020 • 20min
Jorge Masvidal: UFC Fighter and BMF Titleholder | #ThePlaybook 202
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jorge Masvidal, UFC fighter and BMF titleholder, chats about:
[3:54] How he made all of his 2019 plans into reality, including winning Fighter of the Year
[7:29] Why he draws inspiration from seeing his mother putting together necklaces in the middle of the night as a child
[10:27] His simple equation for success and why consistency is so crucial in order to perform your best
[16:18] How he did his homework on profit margins in the liquor industry before launching his El Recuerdo Mezcal brand

Feb 26, 2020 • 38min
Life Is All About Lessons
Life is all about lessons, and you are going to forget every lesson you have ever learned. Luckily, you have the ability to remember each lesson at anytime. What have been some of your most valuable lessons yet? Text them to me at (949) 298-2905 and let me know what your biggest takeaway was from todays episode.Text me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905Where I'm speaking: https://dmeltzer.com/events/

Feb 25, 2020 • 24min
Mikael Brandrup: Visual Artist and Entrepreneur | #ThePlaybook 201
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Mikael Brandrup, visual artist, graphic designer, and entrepreneur, shares his thoughts on:
[1:03] Why he felt trapped while running a design agency at age 23
[6:38] How the “viral” reaction to the first art piece he shared online helped to inspire him to keep going
[7:00] His mission to solve the struggle that many artists face in monetizing their passion
[21:00] Why his best advice for aspiring artists to help establish their brand is asking others for help

Feb 24, 2020 • 9min
The Easiest Way To Keep Your Clients
Today's episode is from a meetup I held in San Diego. I talk about guaranteeing value, and how it is the easiest way for you to keep your clients. When you get a client, your number one goal should be to keep that client, and the easiest way to achieve that is by guaranteeing them value.Text me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905Where I'm speaking: https://dmeltzer.com/events/

Feb 23, 2020 • 24min
Matt Lombardi and Kevin Moran: Co-Founders beam CBD | #ThePlaybook 200
Matt Lombardi and Kevin Moran, co-founders of the CBD company beam, chat about how they discovered CBD due to their injury-shortened athletic careers and what sets their products apart from competitors in the space.Lombardi, Moran, and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss a range of topics including the stresses that come along with raising capital for a startup, how to stand out from a branding perspective, and why entrepreneurship can be a lonely endeavor. The trio also share their thoughts on the benefits of being a former athlete from a mindset standpoint, as well as how they’ve leveraged their relationships in the sports industry.

Feb 22, 2020 • 9min
The Power of Your Perception
I forget the lesson of gratitude a lot, almost every day, but this life is all about lessons. You are going to forget every lesson you've ever learned, but you have the ability to remember them at any time. Controlling your perception with a lens of gratitude will lead to freedom. Nobody will ever affect you.Text me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905Where I'm speaking: https://dmeltzer.com/events/

Feb 21, 2020 • 10min
Don't Worry About The Next Big Platform
Stop worrying about what the next big platform is. Shift your attention and intention on creating good content and consistently uploading everyday. Capture, amplify and perpetuate. Find your frequency and watch your audience grow.Text me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905Where I'm speaking: https://dmeltzer.com/events/

Feb 20, 2020 • 32min
Nick Keller: Founder and CEO of Benchmark | #ThePlaybook 199
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Nick Keller, Founder and CEO of Benchmark, sits down to share his thoughts on:
[5:37] Why sports bring together all aspects of society and creates opportunities to solve local and global issues
[14:19] How sports can help promote better mental health for anyone who is willing to be vulnerable
[20:00] Why he loves hiring people that are autonomous and restless
[22:55] How to take advantage of consumers’ changing preferences for businesses that are ethical


