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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Jan 9, 2018 • 25min
Tony Hawk: Skateboarding Legend | #ThePlaybook 22
Skateboarding and video game legend Tony Hawk joins host David Meltzer for a discussion about finding your own path to success and having a global impact on the world of skateboarding.
Jan 2, 2018 • 25min
Deuce McAllister: Former NFL Running Back | #ThePlaybook 21
Perennial New Orleans Saint running back Deuce McAllister joins host David Meltzer to talk about navigating the field of investing, the high and the lows of business, and having a strong desire to give back to the communities that shaped you.
Dec 26, 2017 • 27min
Sage Steele: Host of SportsCenter | #ThePlaybook 20
American television anchor who is the lead host of SportsCenter On the Road. She formerly hosted the Saturday and Sunday editions of NBA Countdown on ABC. Sage was a full-time host of SportsCenter, ESPN's flagship show, and had previously contributed to ESPN First Take, Mike & Mike in the Morning, and SportsNation
Dec 19, 2017 • 27min
Marcellus Wiley: Former NFL Player & Host on Fox Sports 1 | #ThePlaybook 19
Former NFL player and current co-host of ESPN's Sportsnation, Marcellus Wiley, shares his pursuit of a balance of academics and athletics on his way to the pros. Marcellus and host David Meltzer focus on staying true to one's identity and appreciating one's place of favor.
Dec 12, 2017 • 21min
David Dinkins Jr.: Senior Vice President and Executive Producer of Showtime Productions | #ThePlaybook 18
Television producer who has produced many fights shown on pay per view, produced the Olympics, as well as events on ABC, ESPN, CBS, and Fox. He is a two-time emmy award winner as well.
Dec 5, 2017 • 27min
Dan Dillon: President of The Olympic Club | #ThePlaybook 17
Dan Dillon is the current president of the Olympic Club and discusses leadership and what it took for me to want to be more.
Nov 28, 2017 • 31min
Shawn Green: Two-Time MLB All-Star | #ThePlaybook 16
One of the better home run hitters in MLB history, Shawn Green, talks about the mindset changes that helped him to excel after being benched as a young Major Leaguer. Shawn and host David Meltzer share techniques to combat your ego and get out of your own way, as well as how to deal with failure.
Nov 21, 2017 • 30min
Jenn Brown: Two-Time Emmy Award Winning Sportscaster | #ThePlaybook 15
Two-Time Emmy Award winning sportscaster Jenn Brown joins The Playbook to share how she went from a walk-on to team captain and translated those skills to the entertainment business. Jenn and host David Meltzer discuss the emotional and inspirational side of sports for fans and athletes and are even joined by a special guest.
Nov 14, 2017 • 23min
Akbar Gbaja Biamila: Former NFL Player & Host of Ninja Warrior | #ThePlaybook 14
Former NFL player turned TV host, Akbar Gbaja-Biamila, discusses his relentless pursuit of success on and off the field and the different ways he approaches obstacles in his path. Akbar and host David Meltzer discuss how anyone can turn motivation and inspiration into achievement.
Nov 7, 2017 • 21min
Bernard King: NBA Hall of Famer | #ThePlaybook 13
Hall of Fame NBA forward Bernard King sits down to share some of the practice strategies that made him one of the greatest scorers of all time. Listen to him share his comeback story after a devastating knee injury, and discusses necessary habits for a successful transition to a career after athletics.
