The Playbook With David Meltzer

Hey everyone, this is a short episode on five aspects of your business that can easily increase your success. Don't forget to text me your feedback or let me know what you want to hear next at (949) 298-2905Key Moments:[0:14] I believe in quantitative value[1:08] Credibility is the most important aspect of your business[2:16] People buy on emotion for logical reasons [6:30] Quantifying the impact of your business.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Lee Zeidman, President of STAPLES Center, Microsoft Theater and L.A. LIVE, shares his thoughts on: [3:15] The two key components that got him to the point where he is today [5:10] Why he has no qualms about discussing deals that went well and those that went south [13:23] What three steps you need to take in order to get your first job in the sports industry [16:45] Why managing others is one of the most difficult challenges for this generation of business people  Lee Zeidman, President of the STAPLES Center, Microsoft Theater and L.A. LIVE, shares some of the lessons he’s learned in his decades of experience running some of the world’s biggest venues, including the importance of being straightforward and the challenges that being a manager presents.Zeidman and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss strategies to successfully make a lateral move into sports or get your first job in the industry, why honesty is essential in building beneficial relationships in business, and the skills that Lee looks for when hiring members of his team. The pair also share their thoughts on how asking questions can completely change your career trajectory.

Hi everyone, in this episode I go over my four values and the three stages of scaling a business. Having a team that lives by your values will only increase the speed at which you scale. Please text me any feedback you have or let me know what you want to hear at (949) 298-2905.Key Moments:[0:48] Gratitude is the control of perspective[2:20] Forgiveness is essential to keep peace within an organization[3:10] Accountability accelerates the learning of lessons and gives us control[4:50] Effective communication is how are we connected to inspiration[6:50] The values do not have to be split evenly[8:05] The learning stage of scaling a business[9:38] The execution phase of scaling[10:38] The equity phase of scaling

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jim Huether, CEO of Hyperice, talks about: [4:57] Some of the “great elements” that led him to take a job with the company and some of the first changes that he made as an executive [7:00] Whether education is a worthwhile investment for aspiring entrepreneurs or not  [10:36] His approach to building a strong team and culture while avoiding the “bad seeds” [16:20] How to thrive in challenging environments and why Jim loves going places he hasn’t been before Jim Huether, CEO of Hyperice, provides insights on how his experiences with startups prepared him for an executive position, whether education is a worthwhile investment for entrepreneurs, and shares his strategy for building the right team to continue growing as an organization.

This is a quick 10 minute keynote I gave at UCI last year. After living a life profitability, this is the story of finding my passion and purpose. Key Moments:[1:25] I ignored my mom when it came to passion and purpose[3:00] The greatest piece of advice I received from my brother[4:18] When I asked my mom for advice she told me the internet would be a fad[5:45] I made a million dollars 9 months out of law school[7:10] At the age of 34 I had over $100 million dollars and I was completely lost

Nick Chubb, Cleveland Browns running back, shares his thoughts about some of the differences between college and professional football, as well as his approach to leading by example. Chubb talks about how he’s always met challenges head-on with hard work and preparation and also discusses why some college football games are viewed like “off weeks”.  Chubb and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss a range of topics such as the influence of Nick’s family in the way he approaches his job, not falling for outside distractions like chains and fancy cars, and why pressure should be viewed as a privilege.

Hello everyone! Today's episode is my keynote speech from the Thrive Conference in Las Vegas earlier this summer. Text me your feedback at (949) 298-2905Key Moments:[0:50] My life's mission [3:27] Don't limit your point of entry [9:10] Receiving two job offers after graduating [16:19] My father's return to my life [25:17] You don't do what you love [30:40] Looking at life with a lens of productivity [[37:17] Discovering meditation and the impact it had on my quantum shift

Are you feeling stuck right now? Instead of worrying about the results, start focusing on accelerating and growing. Key Moments: [0:22] Understanding the infinity of time [1:22] What happens to most young entrepreneurs [4:44] Focus on accelerating and growing not where you are [6:02] How people are missing the point of business

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Ronnie “2K” Singh, Director of Influencer Marketing for NBA 2K, talks about: [3:21] What it was like dropping out of Columbia Law School to take a job with a women’s basketball team [8:20] Why you shouldn’t focus on immediate gratification and why you need to look at the long run [11:51] The storytelling challenges that marketers face in traditional sports and esports [14:53] How NBA2K games help retired players like Michael Jordan continue to stay relevant Ronnie “2K” Singh, Director of Influencer Marketing for NBA 2K, talks about his unusual path to working for 2K Sports, some of the lessons he’s learned about storytelling, and the challenges of creating timely and relevant content for your audience.

Hello podcast listeners, today's episode is from the Success in SoCal Podcast with Mike DePaul. We covered a wide range of topics from living in abundance, lowering the bar, and what makes Southern California the best place in the world for business. Key Moments:[1:47] Growing up with a scarce mentality[4:48] The first of the three lessons of scarcity that I learned [7:09] The second lesson of scarcity I learned[7:53] The third lesson and the most catalytic event of my life[9:56] Mentoring people to live in abundance [12:08] Lowering the bar [14:59] We are here to learn lessons [16:55] What makes Southern California the best place to do business