

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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Nov 26, 2020 • 10min
I am Gratitude and So Are You
Today's episode is a Throwback to my Thanksgiving Training from last year. Last year I had everyone write down the most inspirational person, place, or thing in their lives. A few people from my team even called some of their loved one's to tell them how grateful they were to have them in their lives. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, I try to celebrate it everyday. Remember, you are gratitude, you are a lens of gratitude. Be grateful for every person, place, or thing in your life.

Nov 25, 2020 • 24min
Training Your Brain For Success | Interview on Spartan Up!
Today’s episode is from my interview on Spartan Up! - A Spartan Race for the Mind! Joe De Sena and I are going to discuss training your mind for success, and two things you should be thinking about, your drive and your unconscious competency. Let me know your favorite part of today’s episode and ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email david@dmeltzer.com to join!

Nov 24, 2020 • 20min
Will Ahmed: Founder and CEO of WHOOP | #ThePlaybook 326
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Will Ahmed, Founder and CEO of WHOOP, shares his insights on:
[1:03] - How he was able to find his own path and create his “dream job” in sports technology
[2:17] - Why the mission of unlocking human performance is at the core of everything that WHOOP does
[7:07] - How the input from WHOOP gives users a better understanding of the strain and recovery that their body experiences
[14:29] - The most common question he gets about having professional athletes as investors and why his answer is unexpected

Nov 23, 2020 • 1h 1min
Stop Procrastinating | Road to Revenue #35
Today’s episode is another edition of our “Road to Revenue” series. Today’s is all about how you can stop procrastination. You are going to learn about the four types of procrastinators and a half-hour of Q&A.Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway and ask me questions live every Friday at 11 am pst/2 pm est. Text me at 949 298 2905 or email david@dmeltzer.com to join!Click here to follow the Road to Revenue playlist on Spotify

Nov 22, 2020 • 23min
Creating Content That Lasts Forever | Interview on Content Callout
Today’s episode is my appearance on The Content Callout Podcast With Mark Raffan. You are going to learn about: how much content you should be putting out, asking for what you want, being a ferocious Buddha.Text me your favorite part from today’s episode at 949 298 2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my Free Training

Nov 21, 2020 • 22min
Dr. John Jaquish: Inventor of the X3 Bar | #ThePlaybook 325
Dr. John Jaquish, scientist, inventor of the X3® Bar, and author of Weight Lifting Is a Waste of Time shares the story of how his mother being diagnosed with osteoporosis has led him to groundbreaking research and inventions that get real results.Dr. Jaquish and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, talk about a broad range of topics including why people prefer harder challenges over a challenge that lasts, setting reasonable expectations for yourself, and some of the most common misconceptions about human health and fitness. The pair also chat about how mindset factors into the pursuit of your best self.

Nov 20, 2020 • 43min
Worry is a Wasted Emotion | A Conversation With Shay Rowbottom
Today’s episode is from my training session with Shay Rowbottom’s Heal Tribe. I am going to discuss how to identify when you are accelerating in the wrong direction, the reason why worry is a wasted emotion and the three different types of relationships.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 david@dmeltzer.com to join

Nov 19, 2020 • 27min
Alex Alonso & Nick Schacht: SHRM | #ThePlaybook 324
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Alex Alonso, Chief Knowledge Officer for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), and Nick Schacht, Chief Global Development Officer, discuss:
[3:05] - How to use the hiring process as a gauge for a prospective employee’s mindset
[5:42] - The true costs for an organization when there is employee turnover
[7:18] - The three main areas where unsuccessful managers fall down
[17:17] - How the pandemic has forced Human Resource professionals to find new and innovative solutions

Nov 18, 2020 • 1h 2min
Clearing Your Connection to Inspiration | Interview on Bulletproof Radio With Dave Asprey
Today’s episode is from my appearance on Bulletproof Radio With Dave Asprey, the founder of Bulletproof Nutrition.Dave and I are going to discuss: clearing the connection to that source of inspiration, how having faith is just like having money and dealing with forced relationships.Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite part from today’s episode and text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my Free Training

Nov 17, 2020 • 17min
Lynsi Snyder: President and Owner of In-N-Out Burger | #ThePlaybook 323
On This episode of #ThePlaybook, Lynsi Snyder, President and Owner of In-N-Out Burger, shares her thoughts on:
[:38] - How she ensures the values that her family taught her remain a big part of In-N-Out
[3:31] - Why the organization works to empower its employees to deliver great service without compromise
[9:07] - What it means to be a servant leader and how Lynsi works to lead with love
[14:38] - Her go-to order from In-N-Out