The Playbook With David Meltzer

Bradley Tusk, founder/CEO of Tusk Holdings, is most known for being Uber’s first political advisor and helped the rideshare company win a landmark regulatory battle in New York City. Tusk’s experience as a “fixer” has helped startups like DraftKings, Lemonade, Coinbase, and Bird breakthrough regulatory barriers and operate at full speed.

Christian Okoye nicknamed the "Nigerian Nightmare" is a former NFL running back for the Kansas City Chiefs. He came to the US at the age of 21 to attend Azusa Pacific on a track and field scholarship. Christian did not begin playing football until the age of 23 after the Nigerian government did not select him for the Olympic team. He was selected in the second round of the 1987 NFL draft and went on to win AFC offensive player of the year in 1989 after leading the NFL in rushing. He finished his career as a 2X Pro Bowler, a first team All-Pro player in 1989, and has since been inducted into the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame.

On Episode #90 - Robert Smith, Fox Sports College Football Analyst, founder & CEO of Fan Health Network shares his thoughts on: The genetics of addiction and how to overcome substance abuse Why he prioritized football over a chance to qualify for the Olympics What he’s learned about entrepreneurship and scaling a business from launching the Fan Health Network The impact that his tough childhood had on the way he approaches fatherhood

TaylorMade CEO David Abeles and host David Meltzer talk about TaylorMade’s technological innovation when it comes to their products, and how they are allowing consumers to purchase the exact same clubs being used by the professionals such as Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy for the first time ever. The two also discuss topics such as the traits that make a great entrepreneur, including work ethic, sacrifice, and how building strong relationships has allowed both of them to find success in their fields.

On Episode 88 of #ThePlaybook, Mikey Taylor, pro skateboarder, entrepreneur, and investor, shares his thoughts on: “Tricking” his mind to make sure he stays on the right path How he recognizes the self-limiting beliefs he holds The role that mindfulness has played during his transition from professional skateboarding Why he no longer equates his value to his skating ability

On Episode 87 of #ThePlaybook, Chip Wilson, Founder of Lululemon and Hold It All, Inc., discusses: Why you should be authentic about your inauthenticities The most important skill he learned from sports: being present Why he follows a “Rule of Three” when bringing an idea to reality The truest definition of giving

On Episode 86 of #ThePlaybook, Massy Arias and Stefan Williams, co-founders of Tru Supplements, discuss Winning the time-management battle when working with your spouse Why Massy doesn’t let anyone else run her social media accounts How they’ve worked to differentiate their supplement line from competitors Why they believe that integrity wins out over profitability

Matthew Santoro, online personality with over 1.3 billion views on YouTube, talks about having to curb his spending habits after his initial success, the impact that meditation has had on his mindset, and what he’s learned from confronting his ego.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Sue Bird, WNBA championship point guard, talks about: Getting addicted to the process of winning championships The impact of her cover of ESPN’s The Body Issue with partner Megan Rapinoe How she utilizes the offseason to find new passions Why leaders sometimes need to be selfish for the betterment of their team

On Episode 83 of #ThePlaybook, Michael Chandler, three-time Bellator lightweight world champion, talks about: Why you need to pat yourself on the back and give yourself permission to win The biggest benefit that comes with a championship belt Why your enemy is often your “inner me” How his 3-fight losing streak forced him to evaluate his mental game