

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 11, 2019 • 18min
Activating Your DNA
Key Moments:[1:38] Understanding the coding within your own DNA.[6:51] Key to being happy is understanding we are connected to the greatest source of energy.[13:21] How hitting early bottoms made him realize gratitude.

Dec 10, 2019 • 21min
Rachel Webber: Chief Marketing Officer and President of Corporate Strategy for Playboy Enterprises | #ThePlaybook 167
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Rachel Webber, Chief Marketing Officer and President of Corporate Strategy for Playboy Enterprises, shares her thoughts on:
[1:26] How she defines the power that a brand holds
[6:57] Why companies should ensure they have product or service offerings for all genders
[12:21] Why she believes that Hugh Hefner created the original lifestyle brand
[13:16] How the Playboy team created the Playhouse pop-up event to give their fans a chance to “step into the pages of a Playboy magazine”

Dec 9, 2019 • 7min
Achieving 64 Hours of Productivity a Day
Hi everyone, today's episode is an explanation of how I achieve 64 hours of productivity a day. I call if the power of 64. Let me know what you think and how many hours of productivity you achieve each day by texting me at (949)298-2905. Key Moments:[0:55] Trying to be productive for 64 hours a day.[3:28] The best way to be productive is practice.[4:15] How to be present- do it now.

Dec 8, 2019 • 23min
Heather Monahan: Best-Selling Author | #ThePlaybook 166
Heather Monahan, best-selling author and keynote speaker, talks about how an experience getting fired from her corporate job forced her to focus on rebuilding her confidence, and what steps others can take in order to build their confidence in themselves.Heather and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss a variety of topics such as dealing with the labels and limiting beliefs that others impose upon you, finding an accountability partner to support your goals, and creating boundaries. The pair also share their thoughts on what it means to treat your fears just like a “green light” and not a “red light”.Key Moments: [3:15] - Thanking others instead of apologizing[8:00] - Dealing with labels, limiting beliefs of others[12:30] - Confidence and frequency, the relationship between the two[18:00] - Needing to go step-by-step, so you don’t get overwhelmed

Dec 7, 2019 • 27min
Malcolm McCassy: Founder of Ethika | #ThePlaybook 165
Malcolm McCassy, Founder of Ethika Underwear and acting CEO of Initial Friends, talks about how his career has evolved since landing his first job at the No Fear warehouse, as well as how his EQ has benefitted him throughout his journey.Malcolm and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss a range of topics including when to listen and when to tune out the “outside noise”, why you need to prioritize yourself, and the right times to trust your gut. The pair also share their thoughts on pushing past a difficult upbringing and how tough experiences prepare you for a winning future.

Dec 6, 2019 • 16min
Profitability Comes First
Hi everyone! Today's episode is from my keynote speech at the National Association of Health Underwriters "Vision Speak" event from earlier this year. Text me your feedback and let me know what you would like to hear next at (949) 298-2905. Key Moments:[3:48] Be more interested than interesting.[9:14] Don't be the richest man in the cemetery.[11:53] Value is how to be of service and accessible. [15:36] Money doesn't buy love but allows you to shop.

Dec 5, 2019 • 24min
Tony Richardson: NFL Legends Community Director | #ThePlaybook 164
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Tony Richardson, former NFL fullback and current NFL Legends Community Director, provides insights on:
[3:50] The lesson his dad taught him about never cutting corners in life
[6:35] Why he tells athletes to take internships or do job shadowing in their downtime
[9:18] How his parents and the athletes he looked up helped him to find his “what” in life
[16:09] Why hearing “no” or “failing” as an entrepreneur prepares you for future success

Dec 4, 2019 • 9min
The Best Jobs are the Ones Nobody is Applying For
Today's episode is from a speech I gave to a Sports Law Society class at Villanova. I talk about how to get a job in sports, but these lessons can be applied to any field you desire to work in. Text me what you think and let me know what you want to hear next at (949) 298-2905. Key Moments: [0:35] How to figure out where you want to work [1:50] Get your name out of the tall stack of resumes and into the short stack [3:00] Connect with people emotionally and asking for help [4:29] People like to give, allow someone the opportunity to give [5:30] The list of opportunities goes on and on.

Dec 3, 2019 • 25min
Paige Spiranac: Golf Influencer | #ThePlaybook 163
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Paige Spiranac, social media personality and golf influencer, provides insights on:[4:11] Why the mental aspect of golf sets it apart from other sports [7:12] Her best advice for anyone dealing with bullies online or in-person[11:28] How changing her approach to social media has taught her to turn negatives into positives[13:33] Why she doesn’t allow other people to post on her social media profiles and prefers to run her accounts herself

Dec 2, 2019 • 8min
Stop Surrounding Yourself With Bad Music
Would you listen to the same bad song all day long? Today's episode is from one of my meetups. I host them in nearly every city I go to, if you would like to find out when I will be in a city near you, text me at (949) 298-2905.Key Moments:[0:45] What happens when I hear a song I don't like [1:30] People surround themselves with bad songs [2:29] The reason I went bankrupt is because I was surrounding myself with bad music [4:28] I started playing the right music and started seeing better results


