The Playbook With David Meltzer

If you feel stuck that means you're winning. You can't feel stuck unless you're applying pressure to a situation.

Study your calendar both in the morning and at night. Ponder efficiencies and potential problems, then prepare to make adjustments. You'll see that your productivity changes, and you become aware of new opportunities that exist and now are accessible to you. Equally important, you'll discover new ways to save time.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, JB Bernstein, CEO of AviSight Inc. and legendary sports executive, and the inspiration for Disney's Million Dollar Arm, shares his insights on: [2:31] - How the Las Vegas business community has experienced a massive shift in recent years [4:13] - Why Hall of Fame athletes are more desirable for marketing than ever [7:48] - The key factors that help an athlete to create a lasting legacy for themselves  [13:53] - His best advice for college athletes on how to take advantage of NIL rules Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.comSign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1Text Me! (949) 298-2905 

I use a system that I call the Five Daily Practices to create coherence in my life, meaning that I do things with consistency and persistence, and I’m also very intentional about the prioritization of activities in my business and personal life. These practices will not only help you to determine what you want in life, but they are essential if you want to accomplish it.Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.comSign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1Text Me! (949) 298-2905 

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Nathan Chan, CEO of Foundr, sits down to discuss: [1:18] - Why entrepreneurs should never lose focus on their strategic roadmap [2:26] - The power that comes from building a community around a brand [10:55] - How traditional education is evolving to provide more alternative pathways for students [15:06] - Why a thirst for learning and growth is at the core of the Foundr platform  Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.comSign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1Text Me! (949) 298-2905 

At least once a month I like to host an open Q&A so I can answer as many of your questions as possible in an hour. I always like to share some of my favorite questions with all of you so that you can do your best, learn lessons, and have fun. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.comSign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1Text Me! (949) 298-2905 

One of the things I stress about why you shouldn’t quit is that you need to press and keep pressing everything to get the most out of the opportunities afforded to you.An analogy I like to use to explain this is a blade of grass pushing through the soil to enjoy everything the sun has to offer. The fragile bit of grass is beneath tons of soil and stone. It doesn't know if it is getting nearer to the surface and the sun, it only knows the direction it must keep pushing. Not until the instant it breaks through the cold soil into the light does it know the effort will be rewarded. A blade of grass, of course, doesn't suffer from the doubt and second thoughts that make our path seem harder as we get closer to our objective. In fact, so many times when we are just about to succeed and grow free in the light is when we quit because the dirt is just too hard.That isn’t what you want to do. In order to break through and become the person you want to become, you have to weather the layers of uncertainty and get through the “rocks” of life. Bet on yourself and the abundance of the universe with confidence knowing that when all is said and done everything the “Sun” or “light” has to offer will be worth the effort and trials. Everything will come in the right way at the perfect time ... just don’t quit.

Sri Divel, Partner and VP of Salt Creek Grille, talks about the lessons she’s learned about the hospitality industry since she began as a cocktail waitress, especially the necessity of going after your dreams and goals.Divel and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on subjects including the unique meaning behind Sri’s name, the work that goes into creating an experience for your customers that leads to a lasting memory, as well as how to increase employee engagement and retention. Divel also talks about the role of problem-solving on the fly in the restaurant industry and how entrepreneurs can strengthen those skills.Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.comSign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1Text Me! (949) 298-2905 

Simply put, sales is a process to ultimately reach an agreement or understanding where all involved see the vision as beneficial. No matter what we are selling to others, whether it is a product, service, company, or yourself, mastering these five steps will lead you to the successes you desire.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Todd Kaplan, Chief Marketing Officer at Pepsi, shares his insights on:[1:46] - How companies can use intrapreneurship thinking to maximize their marketing efforts [5:48] -The role that “opt-in experiences” play in creating a deeper connection with consumers [7:09] - Why the Pepsi team uses a challenger mindset to deal with competition[12:31] - Why entrepreneurs should take “No” as a request for more informationTweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.comSign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1Text Me! (949) 298-2905