

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 7, 2020 • 22min
Donald Driver: Former NFL Wide Receiver | #ThePlaybook 318
Donald Driver, Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Wide Receiver and owner of Driven Elite Fitness, sits down to chat about his desire to create positive change in the world and some of the different ways he works to accomplish that goal. He also shares a bit about the childhood experience that made him want to be a certified public accountant.Driver and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss a range of topics including Donald becoming the first ever brand ambassador for Moral Code footwear, the true meaning of the phrase “don’t buy friends”, and how to handle success with humility and confidence at the same time.

Nov 6, 2020 • 29min
The #1 Mistake People Make When Looking For a Job | Interview on Drive With Colin Morgan
This week on my IG Live I was asked if I play golf, so I thought I would share an interview I did the last time I played golf. My son Miles and I joined Pro Golfer turned Entrepreneur, Colin Morgan, for 9 holes, but of course I live my life productive and accessible and it turned out to be some of the most fun I’ve had doing an interview. You are going to learn about: the #1 mistake people make when looking for jobs and the reason why I wasn’t happy when I had everything I ever wanted. If you want to see my golf swing, checkout the full video linked belowClick Here To Watch The Full Video!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 5, 2020 • 19min
Colie Edison: CEO of the Professional Bowling Association | #ThePlaybook 317
Colie Edison, CEO of the Professional Bowling Association, shares her thoughts on:
[1:34] - The initial vision she had for her career and why bowling was “destined” to be a part of her life.
[6:37] - How she is working to build the media presence of the PBA
[9:32] - Why creativity and flexibility were keys to the PBA being one of the first sports leagues to return to play
[10:05] - Why most professional bowlers of today are different and more dynamic than the competitors of the past.

Nov 4, 2020 • 48min
The Importance of Being Consistent | Interview on The Model Health Show
Today’s episode is my appearance on The Model Health Show with Shawn Stevenson. You are going to learn: how to attract abundance into your life, what it means to go the empty mile and the importance of being consistent on a daily basis.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 3, 2020 • 26min
Johanna Faries: Commissioner of the Call of Duty League & Jack Harari: VP of Global Partner Development at Activision Blizzard | #ThePlaybook 316
Johanna Faries, Commissioner of the Call of Duty League & Jack Harari, VP of Global Partner Development at Activision Blizzard, chat about:
[1:30] - The similarities between the Call of Duty League’s structure and traditional sports leagues
[3:09] - What one business skill Johanna has leaned on to become the first female commissioner of an esports league
[9:15] - How video games and esports offer people the opportunity to truly be themselves and connect with others at the same time
[22:03] - How Activision Blizzard works to give back by providing veterans access to great jobs

Nov 2, 2020 • 1h 1min
How To Bend Time | Road to Revenue #32
Today’s episode is another edition of our “Road to Revenue” series. Today's episode is focused on how learning to manage your time, energy, and effort is crucial to the success or failure of your entrepreneurial pursuits, especially in a rapidly-changing environment like the one we face today. Making optimal use of your time allows you to be productive and accessible. 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.comto join!Click here to follow the Road to Revenue playlist on Spotify

Nov 1, 2020 • 1h 6min
A Conversation With David McCourt, Gotham Chopra, and Dr. Irwin Redlener
Today’s episode features David McCourt, the founder of McCourt Capital. We had a conversation with Gotham Chopra, The Co-Founder of Religion of Sport and the son of the legendary Deepak Chopra. We were also joined by Dr. Irwin Redlener, the MSNBC Analyst who specializes in disaster planning. The four of us are going to discuss: the intersection between sports and politics, the dark aspects of the collective consciousness, and the issues that have led to the need of unification.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

Oct 31, 2020 • 23min
John Foley: Former Lead Solo Pilot of the Blue Angels | #ThePlaybook 315
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, John Foley, former lead solo pilot of the Blue Angels and founder & CEO of CenterPoint Companies, shares his insight on:
[1:11] - His advice for how to create oneness in your life through finding a greater purpose
[3:57] - A morning routine to train yourself to be grateful every single day
[8:30] - How visualization can be used by fighter pilots and entrepreneurs alike
[14:02] - Why pilots use call signs (and how he got his call sign “Gucci”)

Oct 30, 2020 • 21min
10 Rules to Be More Successful
Today’s episode is a mashup from my good friend Evan Carmichael. You are learn how chasing money almost destroyed me, and 10 rules to practice so you can be more successful. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway and ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to join

Oct 29, 2020 • 19min
Bill Hemmer: Anchor of Bill Hemmer Reports on FOX News Channel #ThePlaybook 314
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Bill Hemmer, host of Bill Hemmer Reports on the Fox News Channel, sits down ahead of covering election night for the network to share his thoughts on:
[1:35] - How the coronavirus pandemic has changed the way that viewers watch and interact with the news
[4:03] - Why his curiosity is a big influence on the stories he reports and how he reports them
[7:23] - The most important lesson he learned from quitting his job to backpack around the world for a year
[12:36] - What he believes are the two most important aspects of every story that he reports on