The Playbook With David Meltzer

Ben Francis, Founder and Owner of GymShark, shares his thoughts on how a single work experience with his grandfather shaped his desire to build his own business, what he’s learned about the complexities of running an international organization, as well as the one event for the fledgling brand showed Ben that he was truly onto something special.Francis and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about topics including why innovation has become a main focus of GymShark, how entrepreneurs can push themselves to evolve instead of getting stuck in a rut, and the singular decision that Ben says changed the course of his life and his business.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!

Simon Yu, Co-founder and COO of Clubhouse Media Group, and Christian Young, President of Clubhouse Media Group, talk about how influencers with followings big and small can be used to elevate a brand, as well as how the first publicly-traded “content house” came about after a conversation with influencer Daisy Keech.Yu, Young, and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss topics including the “juggling act” that comes with running a public company, why analytics are key to measuring the success of a marketing campaign, as well as why you should focus on your product first, rather than potential influencers to work with.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!

Today's episode is from a panel I spoke on while in Cleveland last week for the 2021 NFL Draft. I was fortunate to be joined by Roman Oben, VP of Football Development, for the NFL, Shaquira Johnson, Chief Revenue Officer for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Northeast Ohio, Juan Goodwin, President of Lifeline Sports, David A. Moreno Jr., Esq., Partner at Brown Rudnick LLP and Founding Partner at Mediabundance LLC, and Josh Cribbs, Former NFL Player for the Cleveland Browns. We discussed the importance of giving back to underserved communities and why mentorship is so important at a young age. 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!

Brian Scudamore, Founder, and CEO of O2E Brands and 1-800-GOT-JUNK, shares his thoughts on: [1:00] - How working in his grandparents’ army surplus store taught him the importance of treating people the right way [4:37] - Why you should take your business seriously, but not yourself [6:20] - Why he once fired an entire team that wasn’t aligned with his company values [17:30] - The secret to hiring engaged people as employees

FC Barcelona Footballer, Martin Braithwaite and I teamed up at #CollisionConf this year to talk about how to use the law of attraction and tapping into the secrets behind elite performance. 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!

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Brandon Marshall, former NFL star, Founder of the House of Athlete, and Host of I AM ATHLETE Podcast, shares his thoughts on: [1:01] - His five pillars for living a happy life [8:19] - Why top athletes like LeBron James and Russell Wilson benefit by treating themselves as a walking corporation [10:45] - How perspectives on mental health in sports have shifted in recent years [18:20] - Why it is impossible to be consistent without the right plan in place 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!

We've got another episode of the Road to Revenue series! Today's episode is an hour long coaching session and live Q&A that I hosted during my Weekly Free Training. I answered as many questions as I could and even took some live questions on Clubhouse.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

Terry Thayer, Co-founder of Intellomate, talks about the misnomer of being an “overnight success”, as well as why automation is key for helping entrepreneurs to free up more time and improve their revenues.Thayer and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on how business leaders can apply their skills from one industry to another field, the importance of seeking out the right mentors, and why having the right systems in place are crucial in order to achieve your goals. The pair also chat about analyzing the investments you make in yourself, as well as how to promote your company’s core values amongst your team.

Steve Barnard, Founder and CEO of Mission Produce (NASDAQ: AVO), shares how he was able to work his way up through the agriculture industry, as well as some of the most valuable lessons he picked up from mentors along the way.Barnard and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a variety of topics including the origins of Mission Produce, how to convince others to share your vision, and which life mottos every entrepreneur should try to follow. The pair also discuss treating business as a game that you love to win, and analyzing your competitors’ strengths and weaknesses in order to improve your own business.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!

Today's episode is from another coaching session with my two favorite coaching clients, Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri. As usual, these two came prepared with questions full of value that I needed to share with all of you. The three of us are going to discuss, what it takes to be a good leader, how I deal with people that make poor decisions and the difference between a coach and a mentor. 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!