The Playbook With David Meltzer

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Strauss Zelnick, Chairman/CEO of Take-Two Interactive and CEO & managing partner at ZMC, gives his insights on: [1:28] – The one common attribute in people who get what they want out of life [10:00] – Why he believes that people who are “givers” win in and out of the workplace [12:18]  – The most frustrating phrase for him to hear during interviews or mock interviews [18:29]  – His three best strategies for entrepreneurs to overcome their fears

Hi everyone! Today's episode is from a Training I held at my office in February of 2019. I am going to talk about how we can make the right assumptions, and discuss with some of my employees the assumptions that they are making. Most importantly how assumptions can protect you, as well as be the catalyst on the pursuit of your potential. Please join me every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET, for my Free Training, you can text me at 949 298 2905, email me at david@dmeltzer.comor visithttps://dmeltzer.com/trainingto register!

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Danica Patrick, world-renowned retired race car driver and entrepreneur, chats about: [4:10] - How honesty and transparency at the beginning of a business relationship help both parties feel comfortable [11:35] - Why entrepreneurs need to believe in themselves in order to “ride out the storm” when things get tough [13:00] - How she’s following her dreams of conquering the wine industry and infusing purpose in the business [19:05] - The magic that happens when you feel like your goals are achievable

Hey everyone! It’s Monday so that means we are back on the Road to Revenue and Happiness, today’s episode is the first ever “2 Minute Drill” Pitch Competition. I teamed up with Clarity Experiences for an amazing virtual event, You are going to hear 10 pitches, each company got 2 minutes to pitch and received three minutes of feedback. At the end of the contest you will get to hear Clarity Experiences CEO Brian Lagestee and I discuss how we made “2 Minute Drill” possible. I am planning on hosting another “2 Minute Drill” on August 28th, so visit https://dmeltzer.com/pitch/ for more info on how to apply and compete, or you could text me at 949 298 2905, or email me at david@dmeltzer.com for more information.

Nadine Dietz, Chief Community Officer at Adweek and host of the CMO Moves podcast, talks about how the best brand marketers are able to build a platform that connects with customers at scale, as well as why she is driven by her heart.Dietz and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including the optimal strategy for creating a personal board of advisors and mentors, the two factors to use when prioritizing which projects to take on, and being brave with your brand’s message. Nadine also shares the best piece of advice she got from her father and how it applies to the world of marketing.

Hi everyone! I hope you are all healthy and happy, today’s episode is one of my favorite interviews I have done. I was on the Blank Canvas Podcast with my two boys Mark Brazil and Jeff Cole. The three of us discussed all things entrepreneurship, including ambassadors vs followers, the reason why every entrepreneur needs a 20-60 year plan and getting 1% better every day.Text me your biggest takeaway from today’s episode at 949 298 2905 and don’t forget to register for my Free Trainings every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. You can text me or email me at david@dmeltzer.com, or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training to register!

Hey everyone! Today’s episode is a really special one, three years ago I got to sit down with one of my mentors and one of my heroes, Bob Proctor. The two of discussed how practice doesn’t make you perfect, perfect practice does and how we have the ability to plant the wrong or right ideas in our minds. Please join me every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET, for my Free Training, you can text me at 949 298 2905, email me at david@dmeltzer.comor visithttps://dmeltzer.com/trainingto register!

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Scott Coker, President of Bellator MMA, shares his insights on: [1:02] – How Bellator has reconnected with their audience during the pandemic through digital content [6:25] – Why it is so important to view fight promotion as a “people business” where others deserve respect [8:24] – How he is living up to a mission statement he wrote for himself at age 16 [21:14] – How Bellator has prioritized athlete and employee safety as the organization returns to action

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jeff Jones, President and CEO of H&R Block, shares his insights on: [:40] - How he became the President and CEO of H&R Block, despite having no background in financial services [3:04] - Why being raised in an environment that promoted curiosity taught him to stay relevant by being a life-long student [8:24] - How he maintains a better work/life balance now than he had earlier in his career [15:01] - The ways that H&R Block is adapting to the current environment by rethinking how the company delivers its services digitally

On this episode of the playbook, I have the famous football family, the Gronkowski’s.”That's right I have: Gordon Sr., Gordon Jr., Dan, Chris, Rob, and Glenn, and the seven of us discussed what the Gronk Nation Youth Foundation is doing to back to give back to less fortunate kids who don't have the opportunity or access to resources. We discuss the competitiveness to to help others, and even the reason why Gordon Jr. didn't get in to football like the rest of the brothers.Don't forget to text me your biggest takeaway from today's episode at (949) 298-2905, or email me at david@dmeltzer.com. Make sure you come join me on Friday at 11:00 am PT/2:00 pm ET for the first “2 Minute Drill” Pitch Competition. Visit dmeltzer.com/pitch for more information to apply and compete.