The Playbook With David Meltzer

Today’s episode is the 2nd episode of 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 Will Ford, the president and co-founder of Launchboom, 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 of over $50,000 in cash and prizes. You can watch 2 Minute Drill on Friday’s at 8:30 pm PT on Bloomberg TV and on Amazon Prime Video.Tweet me @davidmeltzer photos of you watching 2 Minute Drill and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00am PT / 2:00 pm ET during my Free Training. You can text me at (949) 298-2905 or email david@dmeltzer.com to join.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Richard Thalheimer, founder and former CEO of The Sharper Image and author of Sharper Image Success, discusses: [1:10] - The leadership style he ascribes to called “management by opportunity” [3:35] - Why it’s possible for entrepreneurs to fail their way to success [14:45] - How he built Sharper Image with customer service as the main focus [15:50] - The two “cliches” that he believes are important for everyone on earth to understand 

What you believe, whether positive or negative, determines what you receive. A positive perception of all the opportunities that are in your past, your present and your future will empower you to take advantage of them. A scarcity mindset does the opposite, discouraging you from even looking for new opportunities.Tweet me @davidmeltzer what you are grateful for and 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, John Hennessy, chairman of Alphabet and former president of Stanford University, shares his thoughts on: [2:43] - The "formula” he says that is behind building great companies [8:17] - The three key things he looks for when evaluating a startup [14:30] - The risks that come with focusing on your legacy too early in your career [16:46] - Why his favorite Socrates quote is essential for entrepreneurs to understand

We’ve got another edition of our “Road to Revenue” series and in honor of the launch of my new TV Show, 2 Minute Drill, it’s all about what to include in a pitch.The six areas to focus on in a perfect pitch are:1. Build Your Credibility First2. Emotional Attachment3. Reasons to Invest4. Impacts of your business5. Capabilities6. Quantitative Ask Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today’s episode and text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to contact me at any time!Click here to follow the Road to Revenue playlist on Spotify

Today’s episode is from my appearance on the One Fresh Podcast. Host Adrienne Kautz, the Cofounder of One Fresh Pillow, and I are going to discuss: being okay with failure, how to frame all of your obstacles, and discovering what the meaning of life truly is. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway and 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!

Zack Steffen, goalkeeper for Manchester City and cofounder of the VOYCENOW Foundation, sits down to discuss the steps he took in order to make a successful transition to European soccer and perform at a consistently high level, as well as how he’s working to ensure that there are equal opportunities for all.Steffen and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on a variety of topics including what inspired Zach to found the VOYCENOW Foundation, how to be open enough to listen to those who don’t share your experiences or viewpoints, and how to make the best use of your support system.

Today’s episode is from the series premiere of my new tv show, 2 Minute Drill. It is the first "pitch only" show for over $50,000 of cash and prizes. Joining me are Jayson Waller, the CEO of POWERHOME SOLAR, and Rory Cutaia, the CEO of Verb Technologies.You are going to hear 4 pitches and feedback from the three of us. In the end, Rory will decide who is the winner of over $50,000 in cash and prizes. The show will debut tonight on Bloomberg TV at 8:30 pm PT and Amazon Prime Video on Monday, January 11th.Tweet me @davidmeltzer photos of you watching 2 Minute Drill and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00am PT / 2:00 pm ET during my Free Training. You can text me at (949) 298-2905 or email david@dmeltzer.com to join.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Alan Smolinisky, entrepreneur, investor, and one of the owners of the Los Angeles Dodgers, shares insights on: [2:31] - Why he decided not to be a business major, despite running his own real estate business while in college [4:53] - How he was able to identify opportunities in the student rental market that others had ignored [8:46] - The best parenting advice he ever received from Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Charlie Munger  [17:13] - Why being humble enough to ask for mentorship from the right people will accelerate your career

Today's episode is a sneak peek and a behind the scenes discussion of my new tv show, "2 Minute Drill". I sat down with the guest judge for all 12 episodes, Rory Cutaia, and the two of us discussed some of our favorite moments from filming the show, and some of the greatest lessons we learned from the filming of season 1.You can watch "2 Minute Drill" on Friday at at 8:30 EST (7:30 CST) on Bloomberg TV and Amazon Prime Video.Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway and 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!