The Playbook With David Meltzer

In today’s episode, I shared why the real key to success isn’t complicated strategies—it’s the simple things we too often overlook. Gratitude, consistent follow-up, caring for our health, and staying committed when progress feels invisible are the habits that create lasting results. The challenge is that what’s simple to do is also simple not to do. But if you stay consistent with these small practices, you’ll see extraordinary change over time. Success isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing the simple things, every day, even when most people quit.

In today’s episode, I’m joined by James Maslow to sit down with award-winning TV host, author, and entrepreneur Forbes Riley. Known for her billion-dollar success in fitness and infomercials, Forbes shares timeless strategies for pitching, creating desire, and building authentic connections. We discuss the value of showing up, staying disciplined, and treating role model status as a privilege. Forbes opens up about overcoming setbacks, from a near-fatal bus accident to the discipline required for bodybuilding at 64. Together with James, we explore how to create meaningful opportunities, embrace consequence-driven goals, and adopt a “screw it, just do it” mindset to achieve lasting success.

In today’s episode, I sit down with Hugo Sanchez, CEO and co-founder of Moti Technologies, to talk about building a business rooted in kindness, patience, and purpose. Hugo shares how Moti solves one of the biggest challenges for professionals—eliminating friction in payments by making transactions seamless, transparent, and fair. He explains how the platform empowers consultants, coaches, and experts to work independently at their own pace while creating opportunity for ambassadors and referral partners. After six years of steady growth, Hugo reveals how his vision goes beyond short-term wins, aiming to build a sustainable global community that benefits professionals and clients alike.

In today’s episode, I share a framework that transforms even the most overwhelming challenges into opportunities for innovation. Using the IDEA method—Identify, Detach, Expand, Apply—I explain how to replace paralysis with progress by flooding problems with an abundance of ideas. This approach removes the scarcity mindset, shortens the distance between problem and solution, and creates space for breakthroughs. From Netflix’s pivot to streaming, to Dyson’s thousands of prototypes, to Disney’s boundless imagination, history shows that volume breeds quality. By focusing on possibilities instead of limitations, you can shift from absorbing stress to releasing vision, turning setbacks into setups and the impossible into the inevitable.

In today’s episode, I sit down with Blake Kassel, the creator behind Flexicon and a pioneer in modern resistance training. We talk about designing a band-driven system that replicates the feel of free weights while reducing joint stress through linear resistance. Blake explains why training for speed matters, how the machine supports full-body strength, flexibility, and cardio, and why teens, pros, and older adults all feel safer without a spotter. We get into real-world use in my home gym, compact setup and steel build, and the growing library of guided workouts. After three decades of iteration, Blake’s vision lands on a smarter path to long-term performance.

In today’s episode, I sit down with Jay Abraham, one of the world’s leading strategic marketing experts and a mentor whose teachings have shaped countless entrepreneurs. Jay opens up about missed opportunities, from early offers in industries that later exploded to the realization that startups aren’t where his strengths lie. Instead, he shares how his focus on multiplying results for established businesses has defined his career. We explore his perspective on mistakes, the lessons of “dummy tax,” and why he views risk through a pragmatic lens. Jay’s insights on value creation, probability, and exponential thinking reveal timeless principles for sustainable success.

The discussion dives into hard-earned lessons from losing over $100 million and the ultimate power of humility in rebuilding. Key topics include establishing non-negotiables for health and overcoming fear-based patterns. The idea of legacy shifts from possessions to the energy we share with others, emphasizing consistency and intentionality. Meltzer also shares insights on the importance of mentorship, future skills like AI, and offers practical advice for new real estate investors. The focus is on building authentic connections and influencing positively.

In today’s episode, I shared why overthinking is really procrastination dressed up as productivity. Nothing gets done until you move. I broke down how to close the gap between intention and action with a simple system—two lists: what to do now and what to do next. Then Dr. Samantha Harte built on that by showing the hidden costs of waiting—the time, peace, and opportunities we give away when we hesitate. Our message was clear: success isn’t about perfection, it’s about action. Start today, start small, and let momentum carry you forward. To join my next free Friday Training sessions, email me at david@dmeltzer.com

In today’s episode, I share how to create real progress by knowing what you want, who can help you, and how to align your past with the direction you’re heading. I explain why success depends on playing for the right teams, understanding your role on them, and learning to love what you don’t like about what you love. I also talk about the value of being present by focusing on what to do now and next, as well as applying your why when fear shows up. From financial collapse to rebuilding with faith and perspective, these lessons reveal how to make life simpler and more rewarding.

In today’s episode, I sit down with Eugenie Addison, CEO of Sensei.Me, whose mission was born from personal loss and years of scientific research into airborne diseases. Driven by a family history of chronic respiratory illnesses, Eugenie turned her postdoctoral research into an innovative solution for healthier indoor air. We talk about her journey from building her first startup in college to creating a nanotechnology-powered device that can detect and mitigate harmful pathogens in under five minutes. Her story shows how purpose, resilience, and strategic thinking can turn tragedy into a mission to save lives and transform global health.