The Playbook With David Meltzer

Craig Newmark, Founder of Craigslist and Craig Newmark Philanthropies, sits down to share the story of Craigslists’ origins as a mailing list amongst friends and subsequent evolution, as well as how the lessons he learned as a kid in Sunday School apply to the work that he is doing today as a philanthropist.Newmark and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a variety of subjects including the relationship between works of fiction and the development of technology, why being a “nerd” taught Craig to be adaptable and react to change, and the thought process behind choosing a cause or organization to support.I'll send you a copy of my book and pay for shipping!

Today's episode is from my new TV Show, “2 Minute Drill.” It is the first "Pitch Only" show with four contestants competing for over $50,000 of cash and prizes. Joining me today are Adam Robinson, Founder & CEO of GetEmails, and Rory Cutaia, the CEO of Verb Technologies. You’ll hear four pitches and feedback from the three of us, and in the end, Rory will determine who had the best pitch.You can watch 2 Minute Drill on Fridays at 8:30 pm PST on Bloomberg TV and you can watch at any time on Amazon Prime Video.Come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST during my weekly Free Training. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to join!Click Here to Listen to the Previous Episodes of 2 Minute DrillClick Here to Watch 2 Minute Drill on Amazon Prime Video

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Mark Frohnmayer, Founder and President of Arcimoto (NASDAQ: FUV), sits down to discuss: [2:00] - The biggest hurdles faced in bringing a vehicle to market [3:16] - Why it took them eight different iterations to finally land on the right product [10:06] - How they’ve been able to build a lightweight, stable, and safe three-wheeled vehicle with their FUV [15:26] - His thoughts on the future of transportation and where Arcimoto fits in

Today's episode is from a speech I gave to Erik Van Horn's Franchise Tribe last month. I'm going to go over the common denominator for all successful people, how to take control of your mindset and escape a victim's mindset, and what the most important thing I try to teach my kids is.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!I'll send you a copy of my book and pay for shipping!

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Martin Braithwaite, Forward for FC Barcelona and Cofounder at NYCE Companies, shares his thoughts on: [:57] - How a leg injury when he was younger led him on a path of self-exploration [7:10] - Why separating yourself from your pride helps you to learn lessons easier [10:06] - How to use affirmations to help create more positive inner conversations [13:40] - Why being obsessed with a goal correlates with achievement

Be a courageous leader who illuminates flaws instead of hiding them. The ability to be vulnerable is such an important aspect of life that I switched the two words sitting on my nightstand from "Thank You" to "Radical Humility," as a reminder to be humble and allow myself to be vulnerable. And it's not simply being vulnerable as a person at home with your family; it is essential to also be vulnerable as a leader in business.Vulnerability is simply the courage to be yourself, "warts and all," a core component of effective leadership. Leaders who try to portray themselves as invulnerable or perfect will soon find that their message does not resonate with their team. Not only that, but a façade of invulnerability is a defense which attracts attacks from others. Vulnerability means living in authenticity.Vulnerability means authenticityAuthenticity is what helps you to connect emotionally with your team. As you know, the truth vibrates the fastest and the truth is a cornerstone of vulnerability. Those who are not willing to admit this are unable to grow in their humanity and will never be viewed as genuine at heart.One of my favorite quotes on the role of vulnerability in our lives comes from the poet David Whyte: "Vulnerability is not a weakness, a passing indisposition or something we can arrange to do without, vulnerability is not a choice, vulnerability is the underlying, ever present and abiding undercurrent of our natural state.”Illuminate your flawsIn order to display your vulnerability, you must illuminate your mistakes when you make them. Being vulnerable means that you are honest and accountable, especially when analyzing yourself. You need to know what you are good at, in what areas you need to improve, what you are hiding, your flaws or your experiences where shame lies. You must be accountable to yourself as well as others, which starts by looking within your ego and being truthful with yourself.You need to accept that you are not perfect, and that making mistakes is a normal part of being a leader and a human. One of most helpful things that comes along with being vulnerable is that it elevates your self-awareness.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!I'll send you a copy of my book and pay for shipping!Click here to follow the Road to Revenue playlist on Spotify

These are the 5 things that you need to teach your kids: Your kids live through you not for you Empower them to be healthy Empower them to be happy Teach them to love themselves Inspire them to appreciate themselves 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!I'll send you a copy of my book and pay for shipping!

David Carpenter, speaker, life coach, and sales executive for American Income Life Insurance Company, sits down to discuss why patience is so essential for entrepreneurs from all walks of life, as well as his best strategies for developing a mindset that pushes you towards your goals.Carpenter and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a variety of topics including how it felt to buy their moms a house, why they define wealth differently than other entrepreneurs, and putting together the right group of mentors to empower you. The pair also discuss their thoughts on balancing your giving and receiving values in order to accrue wealth.

Today's episode is from my new TV Show, “2 Minute Drill.” It is the first "Pitch Only" show with four contestants competing for over $50,000 of cash and prizes. Joining me today are Bradley Tusk, the Founder and CEO of Tusk Ventures, and Rory Cutaia, the CEO of Verb Technologies. You’ll hear four pitches and feedback from the three of us, and in the end, Rory will determine the winner.You can watch 2 Minute Drill on Fridays at 8:30 pm PST on Bloomberg TV and you can watch at any time on Amazon Prime Video.Come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST during my weekly Free Training. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to join!Click Here to Listen to the Previous Episodes of 2 Minute DrillClick Here to Watch 2 Minute Drill on Amazon Prime Video

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Gabi Lewis, Co-founder of Magic Spoon, shares his thoughts on: [1:00] - Why even “obvious” ideas still offer the opportunity for entrepreneurs to excel [2:35} - What being a cofounder of a company has taught him about overcoming the objections of others [8:35] - How childhood memories and nostalgia have helped lead to Magic Spoon’s popularity [14:20] - Why being a philosophy major prepared him more to be an entrepreneur than studying economics.