The Playbook With David Meltzer

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Tim Kobe, CEO of Eight Inc. and X Eight Ventures, shares his ideas on:[3:07] Why a career in design should be treated as a lifelong learning opportunity[8:29] The importance prototyping “offline” before launching a product or location[11:44] What it means to connect to your customers by “designing human experience”[14:00] How Steve Jobs taught him to focus on people with his design and not profitTim Kobe, CEO of Eight Inc. and X Eight Ventures, discusses his design work for Apple’s retail stores alongside Steve Jobs, how a focus on customer experience leads to monetary returns, and what it means to be able to successfully adapt your design plans.

Hi everyone, today's episode is from a speech I gave to a class at Chapman University a few months ago. Let me know what your thoughts are by texting me at (949) 298-2905.Key Moments:[1:00] 10 years go by and you are only 25% of the way there and then they quit [2:16] There is the 1% of people that change the world. [3:13] If you keep going you become the "luckiest" guy in the world [4:03] Exponential growth doesn't occur if you attach your happiness to an outcome

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jordan Belfort, renowned as “The Wolf of Wall Street”, shares some of his best insights on:[2:39] Why charisma is a learnable skill that all salespeople should master[6:47] How scripting your conversations can retrain the way that you communicate with others[8:56] His argument that fear and excitement are two sides of the same coin[19:59] What it means to be “past the point of forgiveness”Jordan Belfort, “The Wolf of Wall Street”, talks about some of the lessons he’s learned about closing sales, charisma, and the importance of self-awareness.

Hey everyone, today's episode is from my appearance on The Skinny Confidential HIM & HER Show. Text me what you want to hear next at (949) 298-2905.Key Moments:[0:20] What happened before I lost everything[4:00] I was surrounding myself around the wrong people[7:50] How I lost over $100 million dollars[12:28] Consistency is the key to changing your life[15:25] What happens if I don't meditate[19:00] What I learned from buying a Ferrari[23:00] I don't understand how people aren't guaranteeing anything[26:50] The key to staying in business is staying in business[30:30] I don't regret any of the mistakes I made[32:48] Detach your happiness from an outcome[37:16] Don't just look at your calendar, study it.[42:13] How did I make everything back after losing it allCheck out Lauryn and Michael on The Skinny Confidential HIM & HER Show: https://tscpodcast.com/

Today's episode is a keynote I gave at the annual GYMGUYZ conference earlier this year. Text me your feedback and let me know what you want to hear next at (949) 298-2905. Key Moments:[0:22] Gratitude is the easiest way to change your life [2:10] You are charged all the time [4:21] Money does not buy happiness but it allows you to shop.[6:42] What did I do to attract this to myself and what can I learn from it[8:38] I am invulnerable[11:35] Practice ending fear [13:17] My goal in life is to empower over a billion people to be happy

James Krause, UFC welterweight fighter and entrepreneur, shares his approach to combating fear and talks about the mindset that has taken him from the trailer park to the world’s biggest MMA organization. Krause discusses why he views himself as a thinker and not just a fighter, as well as why he views “consequences” as a positive.Krause and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on some of the similarities between martial arts and entrepreneurship, including the necessity of surrounding yourself with the right team and how to attain consistent growth. The pair also chat about how they handle their fears and what it means to have grit.

Today's episode is from my Tedx Talk I gave earlier this year. Let me know what you want to hear next and give me some feedback by texting me at (949) 298-2905 Key Moments:[0:12] Being authentic is finding your own frequency[2:07] The truth vibrates the fastest and you can only be aware of that what vibrates equal to or less than you [4:45] The frequency carries the content. [5:58] Everything is your stage[8:45] Don't worry about pleasing everyone

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Don Katz, founder and CEO of Audible, shares his ideas on: [1:38] How his fearless attitude helped him to launch Audible [7:10] Why the “voice in your head” is such an emotionally powerful tool for storytelling [10:39] What he learned from Jeff Bezos about inputs, outputs, and monetization [14:58] Why you should never be afraid to challenge the status quo by thinking outside-the-box. Don Katz, the founder and CEO of Audible, talks about his journey from a professional writer to founding Audible, covering topics such as why voice is such a powerful storytelling tool, how he handled early criticisms and the future of the “audio revolution”.

Hey everyone, today's episode is from my first ever LinkedIn Live Q&A. I had a lot of fun calling people and answering their questions. I plan on doing a lot more of these so make sure you are following me on LinkedIn so you don't miss the next one!Key Moments:[2:30] How to create content for social media[4:55] How to attract the right people to your content[7:45] What to look for when hiring new people[10:50] Setting goals starts by lowering the bar[13:55] Doing the most challenging thing first[17:07] What are some of the safest investments[20:20] Focus on providing value

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Al Guido, President of the San Francisco 49ers and CEO of Elevate Sports Ventures, shares insights on: [3:33] Why playing football prepared him mentally to make an impact in the business world [6:40] How the San Francisco 49ers handle the challenge of getting more fans into the stadium by focusing on the gameday experience [7:38] What he learned about hospitality from the owner of the Atlanta Falcons, Arthur Blank [10:46] Why he wants every aspiring football player in the Bay Area wearing the 49er logo Al Guido, President of the San Francisco 49ers and CEO of Elevate Sports Ventures, talks about how his background as an athlete prepared him to handle some of the challenges he faced as the youngest president if an NFL team, as well as how he creates competitive advantages for the organization.