The Playbook With David Meltzer

Practice ending fear. Think about what emotions come into play when you think about the future, stop attaching negative emotions to the unknown and stay present. Today's episode is from my weekly live Q&A session, text me to find out when I am going live.Text me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905Where I'm speaking: https://dmeltzer.com/events/

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Rudy Ruettiger, motivational speaker and inspiration for the film Rudy, discusses: [4:51] Why getting inspired is a prerequisite for achieving your dreams and how he was inspired by the movie Rocky [8:29] How to better connect with others by practicing patience and refining your message [9:44] Why he didn’t let getting blown off by screenwriter Angelo Pizzo stop him from making the movie  [16:25] How he handled being given 48 hours to secure approval from Notre Dame in order to make the movie

I have been blessed to have Warren Moon as my business partner, and for more than 10 years it has been one of our goals to end the labeling of "black quarterbacks" and change the tone of discussion around evaluating quarterbacks. At the Super Bowl I was fortunate to sit down with one of Warren's mentees Donovan McNabb to discuss this very topic. Let me know if you would like to hear more content like this.changing the tone of discussions around evaluating black quarterbacksText me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905Where I'm speaking: https://dmeltzer.com/events/

Toby Cosgrove, Former President and CEO of the Cleveland Clinic, shares his thoughts on the challenges of leading a hospital from the viewpoint of a world-renowned surgeon, and talks about how his dyslexia has brought him a unique perspective on life and business.Toby Cosgrove and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss a variety of topics including how Toby’s wealth of experience in the operating room aided his transition to become CEO of the Cleveland Clinic and why he had to re-educate himself on the ins and outs of running business operations. The pair converse about how Cosgrove discovered that he has dyslexia and why he views the learning disability as one of his gifts.

Kyle Kiang, Chief Marketing Officer of OnePlus, shares how he went from a customer to leading the company’s marketing efforts, and discusses some of the lessons he learned while working for other billion-dollar brands like Gatorade and LG.Kyle Kiang and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including the benefits and drawbacks of a digital-first marketing approach, how to develop your employees as your company grows, and why word-of-mouth can be an excellent driver of sales. The pair also discuss how OnePlus sets itself apart from competitors by focusing on the engagement of their customers, and not just their sheer numbers.

Today's episode is my appearance on the MIMIBEE Podcast with Mimi Bouchard. Mimi has had a lot of great guests and I was fortunate to be one of them. I've included a link to her show down below. Text me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905Where I'm speaking: dmeltzer.com/eventsCheck out the MIMIBEE Podcast: https://mimibee.com/podcast

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Wayne Kimmel, Managing Partner of SeventySix Capital, provides insights on: [1:49] How a law degree can give venture capitalists an edge on the competition [3:45] Why you can’t find the right people to work alongside without networking [8:44] Why being a coachable entrepreneur is a key for you to get an investment  [15:30] His simple morning routine that will help anyone to build their relationship capital

Your perspective is your reality. How you choose to shape your reality is up to you. Today's episode is from a meetup I held in Huntington Beach. Text me for the next meet up date and location: (949) 298-2905

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Josh “The Fat Jewish” Ostrovsky and David “DOC” Oliver Cohen, co-founders of BABE Wine, shares their thoughts on: [2:01] How talking with their audience inspired the pair to create BABE Wine, despite them not being “wine guys” [9:43] Why social media conversation is more valuable than any “made up” metrics and KPIs [14:14] Why people feel more connected to “Internet personalities” and how people like Kylie Jenner leverage those feelings to generate sales  [23:52] Realizing that the Internet is a big, giant liar and not everybody can be an influencer

Stop worrying about finding a balance, some days will be about others and some days will be about you. The way that I find a "balance" is I give a minimum amount of time to something or someone each day and I prioritize what requires more time.Text Me: (949) 298-2905Where I'm Speaking: dmeltzer.com/events