

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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Mar 29, 2022 • 17min
The #1 Common Denominator of Success | Interview With MasterClass CEO, David Rogier
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, David Rogier, Founder and CEO of MasterClass, shares his thoughts:
[1:00] - His greatest source of inspiration for founding a company based on helping others learn from the world's best
[2:47] - The two things he wishes he knew before starting MasterClass
[4:45] - What makes MasterClass the “best platform in the world” for anyone looking to learn from the world’s top instructors
[8:56] - Why entrepreneurs need to approach their business like a game of chess
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Mar 28, 2022 • 32min
Hot Seat Coaching | Road to Revenue #105
I like to do this every once in a while. I brought on one of my coaching clients for a coaching session so all of you can see what it's like to be coached by me, or for those of you that want to be a coach. I was fortunate to be joined by one of my favorite clients Devin DiNofa for a great session that I hope all of you find some value in. 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

Mar 27, 2022 • 20min
You Need to Start Trusting Your Gut | Interview With Talmadge Spicer, Founder & CEO, The Uncle Sunny Project
Talmadge Spicer, Founder & CEO of The Uncle Sunny Project, talks about why all entrepreneurs need to get better at confronting their fears and following their gut instincts, and the benefits that come from applying this thinking to your life.Spicer and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, sit down together to chat about a wide array of topics including the symbiotic relationship between faith and achievement, the “death of the ego”, as well as the value that comes from having mentors who challenge your perspective. The pair also discuss how to combine your vision for the future with daily practices that push you towards your goals.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

Mar 26, 2022 • 24min
What Does Being Spiritual Actually Mean? | Interview Vishen Lakhiani, Founder & CEO of Mindvalley
Vishen, Founder & CEO of Mindvalley, shares insights on his own journey to discover the impact that meditation has on both his productivity and “luck”, as well as his drive to provide access to the world’s best trainers & programs through Mindvalley’s platform.Vishen and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a wide range of subjects including the origins of Vishen’s first book The Code of the Extraordinary Mind, how the personal development industry has evolved in recent years, and the role of spirituality in today’s modern world. The pair also discuss the benefits of training yourself to access altered states.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

Mar 25, 2022 • 11min
There's More Than One Way to Give a Good Pitch | 2 Minute Drill S3E4 Preview
Don't miss a brand new episode of 2 Minute Drill tonight!2 Minute Drill features entrepreneurs from all walks of life competing each week for more than $50,000 in cash and prizes. Hosted by Legendary Entrepreneur, Investor, and Best-Selling Author, David Meltzer. Four contestants have just two minutes to deliver their most convincing pitch ever. Who will fold under the pressure and who will thrive?Catch a new episode of 2 Minute Drill every Friday at 8:30 pm PST on Bloomberg or stream it at any time on Apple TV.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

Mar 24, 2022 • 27min
Empowering Future Generations to Empower Others | Interview With Alfred Khan, CMO, VeVe, CMO, Vitiprints, & Chairman at Kidtagious Entertainment
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Alfred Kahn, CMO of VeVe, CMO at Vitiprints, and Chairman at Kidtagious Entertainment, shares his thoughts on:
[5:32] - How he landed his first job in the toy business with Coleco and discovered Cabbage Patch Kids
[6:24] - Why a tip about the future of children’s television led him to bet on Pokémon
[18:17] - His desire to build a more modern toy company that is focused on wellness
[23:09] - How to empower the next generation to be giving and kind
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Mar 23, 2022 • 6min
My Best Advice For Employees & Employers Working From Home or Transitioning Back to an Office
With a lot of employers and employees continuing to work from home, I was recently asked what my best advice would be for those that are transitioning back into an everyday office setting and for those that will continue working remotely or in a hybrid setting.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

Mar 22, 2022 • 21min
Unlocking Your Potential as a Leader | Interview with Yum! Brands Cofounder, David Novak
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, David Novak, founder and CEO of David Novak Leadership, and co-founder and former CEO of YUM! Brands, provides insights on:
[2:31] - The “big break” that put him on the path to running one of the world’s most successful corporations
[6:52] - Why all great leaders need to practice “coaching themselves”
[9:18] - What separates a typical entrepreneur’s mindset from top performers
[16:21] - The ingredients it takes in order to break the limitations that are holding you back
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Mar 21, 2022 • 18min
BYOQ Q&A | Road to Revenue #104
For today's episode, I took some of my favorite questions from my #BYOQ Live Q&A session I hosted on during my weekly free training. I try to host one of these at least once a month, so if you want to come ask me some questions, just email me david@dmeltzer.com or sign up for my free weekly training by clicking the link below.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

Mar 20, 2022 • 23min
Will Social Media Become More Important Than Movies & TV? | Interview With Josh Peck, Actor & Social Media Influencer
Josh Peck, American actor, comedian, and YouTuber, shares his best advice for adapting your content to connect with your audience on any platform, as well as how difficult circumstances as a kid helped him develop his sense of humor.Peck and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, sit down to discuss a variety of topics including what the life of an actor is really like, how to find projects that “speak” to your core values, and what it takes to reengineer someone’s perspective of you. The pair also chat about why taking care of yourself first is necessary to take care of those who depend on you most.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