

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 31, 2019 • 27min
Hooman Nouri: Founder of HoomanTV | #ThePlaybook 176
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Hooman Nouri, Founder of HoomanTV, chats about:
[1:30] How a friend’s prank in gym class got him expelled from high school and changed his life
[5:34] Why being hungry is an essential part of making it as an entrepreneur
[8:56] How he reacted to not being able to fund his first business idea, opening a kiosk at the mall
[20:22] The one problem that every YouTuber faces when trying to grow their channel and how to solve it

Dec 30, 2019 • 11min
Stop Manifesting What Others Want For You
Stop manifesting what others want for you. People often resent their loved ones because they end up manifesting what others want for them instead of what they want for themselves. Text me at (949) 298-2905 and let know what you think and what you are manifesting for yourself in 2020.

Dec 29, 2019 • 8min
Be a Great Loser
Today's episode is from my meet-up at Chapman University. If you would like to know when I am hosting meet-up in a city near you, text me at (949) 298-2905.

Dec 28, 2019 • 24min
David Kohler: CEO and Founder of SCP Auctions | #ThePlaybook 175
David Kohler, CEO and Founder of SCP Auctions, talks about how his childhood passion evolved into one of the world’s most successful auction houses of sports memorabilia. From his beginnings selling sports memorabilia in high school to building a record-setting auction business, Kohler shares some of the most important lessons he’s learned along the way.David Kohler and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer discuss the importance of building authentic relationships in the sports industry (and beyond). The pair also chat about why the memorabilia has staying power despite so many technological changes, when entrepreneurs should consider leaving school, and some of the auction records that SCP has set.

Dec 27, 2019 • 9min
The Difference Between Annoying and Persistent
Hey everyone! Today's episode is from a speech I gave at my Alma Mater, Tulane. I tell the story of the reason I decided to go to Tulane and the difference between being annoying and being persistent when asking for help. Text me what you want to hear next at (949) 298-2905.

Dec 26, 2019 • 18min
Griffin Thall: CEO and Co-Founder of Pura Vida | #ThePlaybook 174
Griffin Thrall, CEO and Co-Founder of Pura Vida Bracelets, discusses:● [:52] - How a surf trip to Costa Rica led to a multi-million-dollar business idea● [8:42] - Why they’ve always obtained their bracelets from the same people they met on their trip.● [11:59] – What awaits Pura Vida in its “next chapter”● [13:42] How to ensure you get your money’s worth out of your college experience

Dec 25, 2019 • 8min
Quit Edging Goodness Out of Your Life
The Ego Edges Goodness Out of your life. Start understanding the amount of power you have in just your pinky alone. In today's episode we will also go over the number one question I receive the most across all platforms. Text me what you want to hear next and any questions you have at (949) 298-2905. Key Moments:

Dec 24, 2019 • 22min
Lesley Eccles: Co-Founder of FanDuel and Founder of Relish | #ThePlaybook 173
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Lesley Eccles, co-founder of FanDuel and founder of Relish shares her thoughts on:
[4:07] How she was able to infuse her passion into the fantasy sports business, despite not being a fan of sports
[6:05] The biggest challenge in building a business from the ground up, and some of the specific legal battles that FanDuel faced
[9:01] Why her new venture, Relish, has many similarities to FanDuel, despite being in a completely different industry
[12:58] How she’s leveraged her situational knowledge in order to find the right investors for Relish.

Dec 23, 2019 • 11min
The Power of Giving
Hi everyone, today's episode is my annual holiday training. I sent the team out to go and give to people, the audio is great but this episode is much better on video. Please check out the video on my Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/davidmeltzer. If you can, please go out and give just a little bit and text me about your experience and how it made you feel at (949) 298-2905.

Dec 22, 2019 • 10min
Practice Ending Fear
Fear does not motivate you, it hyper focuses you. Fear is a negative void, you need to find what keeps you focused and inspired. When you find yourself in ego-based consciousness you need to stop, drop, and roll in a different trajectory. Text me what you want to hear next at (949) 298-2905. Key Moments:


