The Playbook With David Meltzer

Hey everyone, I've finally got another episode of #AskDavidMeltzer for you. Last week I was asked how I authentically express myself and my frequency. Come ask me anything every Monday on Clubhouse at 3:00 pm PST / 6:00 pm EST and maybe you'll see your question featured on the podcast.

Jesse Singh, CEO of the AZEK Company, sits down to discuss why the most effective leaders are able to shift the focus from themselves and shine a spotlight on their team members, as well as how taking a stand on a cause can help to unite an organization’s vision.Singh and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a wide range of topics including how a company’s IPO can lead to elevated expectations, their best piece of advice for dealing with anxiety at work, and why it takes a high level of commitment for leaders to unlock their team’s full potential.

Today's episode is advice I gave to a young woman who was seeking advice on her business partner who's worried about having his ideas stolen.If you believe in scarcity and your own self-interest, then that is what you will manifest. But if you truly believe in the universe, if you truly believe in abundance, then there is enough of everything for everyone, you will attract what you desire more accurately and rapidly.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Rod McDermott, CEO of McDermott + Bull and Activate 180, discusses: [3:26] - How fostering employee engagement is similar to adding rocket fuel to your business [5:28] - Why having coaching systems in place for all of your employees (and not just executives) leads to improved performance [8:22] - The true cost of not encouraging your employees to pursue their goals [19:02] - Why you should focus on talent and never hire people who simply fit a job’s current role

I receive a lot of questions how to build good habits or how to break bad ones.The answer is the same - pick 3 things, skills, habits, etc that you want to learn and dedicate a minimum amount of time every single day. You don’t need them to consume your day, simply set a minimum everyday and focus in on it. There is an exponential result when you focus on doing something every single day.Conversely, if you keep attracting bad habits into your life focus on what you’re doing everyday to attract it to yourself.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, RJ Pittman, CEO of Matterport, shares his insights on: [2:40] - How the digitization of assets (like information or money) has reshaped the technology landscape [3:46] - The tremendous opportunities offered by the real estate industry to create more value out of the world’s biggest asset class [8:01] - Why data is so crucial to the future of human existence [15:47] - How all entrepreneurs can benefit from placing their focus on the right value propositions

One of the most valuable mentors I’ve had in my life is Dr. Wayne Dyer, author of many best-selling books, including The Power of Intention. Studying his work (and even discussing it with his daughters) The power of intention is what he called the Law of Attraction, and there were seven different components of living an intentional life. Creativity Kindness Love Beauty Expansion Unlimited Abundance Receptivity Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to join!Click here to follow the Road to Revenue playlist on Spotify

Damien Mander, Founder and CEO of the International Anti-Poaching Foundation, discusses the role that humans play in the “machine of nature”, as well as how he’s been able to utilize skills learned as an Australian Royal Navy Clearance Diver and Special Operations military sniper in order to protect biodiversity and end poaching.Mander and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on the role that sales skills play in fundraising and how connecting to a sense of purpose can endear you to those with the same values. Mander also talks about how his organization has been able to use women’s empowerment as one of its most valuable tools.  

Brent Bellm, CEO and Chairman at BigCommerce, sits down to share his thoughts on what makes BigCommerce’s platform different from their competitors, as well as why he wants to not only provide their customers the data they need but ensure they have the ability to use it.Bellm and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, talk about how ecommerce has evolved since the late ’90s and why BigCommerce was forced to adapt its strategy. The pair also discuss Brent’s approach to disruptive innovation and how BigCommerce is able to use that strategy in order to compete with the world’s biggest Open SaaS ecommerce companies.

Today's episode is a sneak peek at the latest episode of 2 Minute Drill!2 Minute Drill is back and better than ever and this season we've got hour-long episodes.Joining me on today's episode are Rory Cutaia, CEO of Verb Technologies, Jayson Waller, Founder & CEO of Powerhome Solar, and Will Ford, President & Cofounder of LaunchBoom.The all-new, hour-long extended episodes feature five new entrepreneurs each week who compete for over $50,000 of cash and prizes.This new format combines the best elements of season one with powerful storytelling that shares the contestants' journey and struggles along the way. 2 Minute Drill will empower more entrepreneurs than ever before with the confidence to pitch themselves, their product, service, or solution.Click here to watch 2 Minute Drill on Amazon Prime Video.