The Playbook With David Meltzer

In today’s episode, I sit down with serial entrepreneur and investor Terry Knight, whose mission is to help people grow, scale, and live with purpose. We talk about faith, family, and what it really means to help a billion people be happy. I share why “I am” is my favorite verse, how doing your best, learning lessons, and having fun shapes my parenting, and why non-negotiable time for sleep, health, and family changes everything. We also discuss losing over $100 million, rebuilding through humility, and why your daily behaviors matter more than today’s evidence.

In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur Charles Schoenhoeft, CEO of Neural AI, to talk about a brain-like approach to computing that changes how data is sensed, processed, and acted on. We break down neuromorphic technology, including a neural “nose” that treats smell as usable data, and why parallel processing on hardware matters for speed, energy use, and real-world applications. Charles explains how this technology works at the edge without relying on the cloud, why it fits the future of data centers, and how it applies to robotics, vision, big data, weather forecasting, and pattern recognition in finance. We also touch on scaling the business globally and preparing these systems for market.

In today’s episode, I break down what a goal actually is and why it should function as a direction, not an outcome. I share how losing everything forced me to rethink success through purpose, behavior, and daily discipline rather than attachment to results. We talk about aligning goals with time, setting non-negotiable habits, finding the right people to learn from, and staying consistent instead of chasing intensity. I also explain how to measure progress without emotional volatility, handle setbacks without stacking losses, and build momentum through small wins that compound. This conversation reframes goal setting as a practical, repeatable system rooted in awareness, accountability, and intention.

In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur Charles Yeomans, CEO of Atombeam Technologies, to talk about a real data bottleneck hiding in plain sight. We break down why most machine generated data never makes it through the network, how Atombeam’s Nerpak software moves far more information without new hardware, and why that matters for defense, mobility, storage, and edge computing. Charles explains how shrinking data changes security and situational awareness, what this means for AI operating outside massive data centers, and why crowdfunding became the right path for backing a seasoned founder building infrastructure level technology. This Reg A offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. Please review the Offering Circular and Risk Factors before investing. Link to invest: https://www.startengine.com/offering/atombeam

In this episode, I share why the heartbeat of your brand isn’t your logo or your polish — it’s your story and your frequency. People don’t buy what you say; they buy how you make them feel. Your brand is story plus truth plus the experience you create, and when those three are aligned, trust compounds. I explain why energy speaks before words. When your story is clear, your energy is aligned. When your energy is aligned, your message lands. When your message lands, relationships grow. That’s how connection turns into community and community turns into opportunity. When you stop chasing trends and start telling the truth consistently — across every platform, every room, every interaction — you don’t just get seen, you get remembered. To join my next free Friday Training sessions, email me at david@dmeltzer.com

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Rob Gill to break down why so many people stay stuck financially and how to stop interfering with their own progress. We talk about moving from nothingness to real possibility by getting clear on what you want, who can help you get there, and how to build systems that work for you instead of trapping you in busywork. I share why the mistakes of the past do not need to keep costing you, how the right team creates momentum, and why knowing what to do now removes overwhelm and procrastination. We finish with applying your why so wealth, purpose, and fulfillment align.

In today’s episode, I sit down with Tanner Courtney, founder of Ready & Forward, a veteran and spinal cord injury survivor who found purpose through service after losing everything he thought defined him. We talk about what it means to be called to something bigger than yourself, how faith shifts through doubt and loss, and why alignment often shows up after plans collapse. Tanner shares his journey from athletics and military service to paralysis, rebuilding through community, and founding Ready & Forward. We also discuss Camp Lockett, a historic San Diego site being reimagined as a space for healing, unity, and legacy shaped by timing, setbacks, and coincidence.

In today’s episode, I answer rapid-fire questions on breakthroughs, scaling, and relationships. I share how my first financial leap came nine months after law school by betting on sales skills early, and how my real life shift hit at 38 with a painful lesson that changed my perspective. We talk about building culture that can survive fast-moving markets, why success often moves slowly then suddenly, and how to stay focused on behaviors instead of daily evidence. I break down partnership “rules,” the relativity of time, and a practical way to let underperformers either rise or remove themselves.

In today’s episode, I talk with Sarah Kennedy, founder and CEO of Calocurb, about a plant based approach to appetite management built on years of research in New Zealand. We break down how her capsule works in the upper intestine to stimulate the body’s own appetite suppressing hormones, why that differs from synthetic GLP 1 drugs, and what the clinical results show around hunger, cravings, and calorie intake. We also talk about the myth of willpower, how the hind brain drives eating behavior, and why coming off injectable solutions can trigger intense rebound hunger.

In today’s episode, I sit down with Ruben Dua, CEO and founder of Dubb and host of the Connection Loop Podcast, to talk about video, fear, and purpose. We get into why most people hold back from sharing their stories, how confidence is built through repetition, and why other people’s opinions are none of your business. I share the moment that pushed me into content creation, what video has changed in my life and career, and how asking, giving real value, and prioritization drive meaningful conversion. We also talk about devotion over discipline, redefining failure, and aligning daily actions with a clear sense of purpose.