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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Oct 31, 2017 • 27min
Tommy Tallarico: Video Game Composer | #ThePlaybook 12
Video game composer Tommy Tallarico joins the Playbook to share insights from his career in music and gaming. Tommy and Dave Meltzer discuss the impetus behind the creation of the award-winning concert series Video Games Live, as well as how to monetize your passions as an entrepreneur.
Oct 24, 2017 • 33min
Kaitlin Sandeno: Olympic Gold Medalist | #ThePlaybook 11
U.S. Olympic Swimmer and gold medalist Kaitlin Sandeno drops by to discuss the traits and habits necessary to compete in sports at the highest level. Kaitlin and Dave Meltzer talk about the roles their family had in shaping their careers, and examine the difficulty of playing multiple sports as a young athlete.
Oct 17, 2017 • 32min
Apolo Anton Ohno: 8x Olympic Medalist | #ThePlaybook 10
Can you use your platform as an athlete to catapult yourself to great success off the field? Apolo Ohno has been able to utilize the skills that made him an Olympic Champion to find happiness and achievement in other fields.
Oct 10, 2017 • 23min
Greg Lutzka: Action Sports Star and Pro Skateboarder | #ThePlaybook 9
One of the top skateboard entrepreneurs in Southern California, Greg Lutzka, discusses the ins-and-outs of the extreme sports business with Dave Meltzer. The two discuss the relationship between focus and success, as well as how to recover both physically and mentally from a fall.
Oct 3, 2017 • 33min
Jim Leyritz: Two-Time World Series Champion | #ThePlaybook 8
Learn how one simple interaction as a kid inspired two-time World Series Champion Jim Leyritz to become a catcher. Yankee Legend Jim Leyritz and Dave Meltzer discuss how illuminating the mistakes in your life can set you free, as well as how to form a positive perspective when things get tough.
Sep 26, 2017 • 22min
Shawne Merriman: Former NFL Linebacker | #ThePlaybook 7
Former NFL Rookie of The Year turned apparel entrepreneur Shawne Merriman shares the trials and tribulations of building a standout brand while giving back to the community he came from and battling some of the biggest names in the space.
Sep 19, 2017 • 24min
Derrick Morgan: Former NFL Linebacker | #ThePlaybook 6
One of the best pass rushers in the NFL today chats with Dave Meltzer about the importance of supporting the next generation of minority entrepreneurs. The two bond over their belief in “doing things now” as well as the lessons they learned from their biggest mentors, their mother.
Sep 12, 2017 • 20min
Dr. David Chao: The Youngest-Ever NFL Team Physician | #ThePlaybook 5
The youngest-ever NFL team physician, Dr. David Chao shares the situational knowledge he has acquired through decades as an orthopaedic surgeon and media figure. Gain an understanding about how both Daves use technology and social media in order to bring their talent and brand to the masses.
Sep 5, 2017 • 25min
Andre Reed: Pro Football Hall of Fame Wide Receiver | #ThePlaybook 4
There aren’t many Hall of Famers who make the NFL by accident, but Andre Reed shares how he took advantage of the opportunities he was presented with as a young man. Andre and Dave Meltzer delve into what it takes to make it as an athlete entrepreneur and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people in business.
Aug 29, 2017 • 28min
Jordan Palmer: Former NFL Quarterback & Pro Football Quarterback Coach | #ThePlaybook 3
Former NFL quarterback and entrepreneur Jordan Palmer discusses the lessons that he and his brother learned from his father, including how to balance family life and business. Jordan and host Dave Meltzer cover the art of the business deal and explore the thought that all professional athletes are entrepreneurs.
