

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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Jul 1, 2020 • 1h 27min
Be More Interested Than Interesting | Interview on YNK: you know what I mean?
Hey everyone! Today’s episode is my interview on You Neva Know: You Know What I Mean! Me and my boy Mike Stud talk about the mistakes I made that made me lose everything, shifting your mindset to allowing things to happen, and being more interested than interesting.This is one of my favorite interviews I have done so far so make sure to check out Mike’s podcast linked belowhttps://ynkpodcast.com/Also don't forget to register for my Free Training this Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. Text me at 949 298 2905 or email me at david@dmelzer.com to register!

Jun 30, 2020 • 23min
Dan Aykroyd: Actor, and Founder of Crystal Head Vodka | #ThePlaybook 256
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Dan Aykroyd, actor, comedian, and founder of Crystal Head Vodka, discusses:
[:30] - The story of how his own alcohol preferences inspired him to get into the liquor industry
[4:10] - How the unique Crystal Head bottle design came about and why enlightenment is such a big part of the brand
[12:29] - Why passion is at the core of all of Dan’s business ventures and how passion leads to success
[14:27] - How to create an environment of positivity in your company and in your life

Jun 29, 2020 • 59min
Toughness and Telephone | Road to Revenue #14
Hey everyone! It’s Monday! So we’ve got another episode on The Road to Revenue and Happiness. Today’s episode is one of my favorite topics, Toughness and Telephone. We are gonna cover: The practices of toughness, how the telephone is the greatest funnel for your business and your life, how to deal with hearing “no”, and you are also going to get over 30 minutes of extremely valuable Q&A.Please come join me this 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.com or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training to register.

Jun 28, 2020 • 1h 13min
The Reason Why 99% of People Quit | Interview on Digital Hospitality, A Podcast From Cali BBQ Media
Hey everyone, today’s episode is an interview I did on Digital Hospitality, A Podcast From Cali BBQ Media. The host Shawn Walchef is one of my coaching clients and a great friend and this was one of my favorite interviews I have done so far. The two of us are going to discuss the Reason why 99% of people quit and why it is better to be the tortoise than the rabbit. Don’t forget to come join me on Friday’s at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my Free Trainings. You can text me at 949 298 2905, email me at david@dmeltzer.com or visit https://dmeltzer.com/trainingto register.

Jun 27, 2020 • 22min
Jim Estill: CEO of Danby Appliances and ShipperBee | #ThePlaybook 255
Jim Estill, CEO of Danby Appliances and ShipperBee, talks about how he balances his roles as a CEO and a serial entrepreneur, as well as how he’s been able to build a “side hustle” into a multi-million-dollar business.Estill and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share some of their best tips for creating a “business within a business”, and discuss some of the characteristics that set successful entrepreneurs apart from the rest. The pair discuss why gratitude is a key to happiness, how to let your staff know that you’ve got their back, and the benefits that come from being driven to prove others wrong.

Jun 26, 2020 • 27min
Understanding Your Emotions
Hi everyone! My two superstar coaching clients are back, Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri joined me on Office Hours for another coaching call and as always it was filled with value that I wanted to share with all of you. Today we are gonna talk about understanding emotions and energy in motion and how you can raise your awareness to learn lessons.Don’t forget to join me every Friday at 11:00 am PT/2:00 pm ET for my Free Training. Text me at 949 298 2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to register

Jun 25, 2020 • 17min
Gretchen Saegh-Fleming: CMO of L’Oréal USA | #ThePlaybook 254
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Gretchen Saegh-Fleming, CMO of L’Oréal USA, shares her insight on:
[2:37] – Why her experience in field hockey opened her eyes to the benefits of a unique approach
[9:57] – What travelling around the world has taught her about market segmentation and product differentiation
[11:30] – How L’Oreal has incorporated giving back into the company’s DNA and how they’ve supported others during the current pandemic
[13:08] – The most impactful advice she has to help recent college graduates lean into their uniqueness

Jun 24, 2020 • 32min
Living a Long and Happy Life | The Secrets to Life #1
Hi everyone! Today’s episode is a really special one, it is the very first episode on a new series I am starting called “The Secrets to Life”. I spoke to some of the oldest people that I know and asked them what are the secrets to living a long and happy life. Today’s features one of my employees grandmother, Bubbee, My Uncle Eli, and Pollyann Castle. Please let me know if you enjoyed today’s episode and please come join me on Friday at 11:00 am PT/2:00 pm ET, you can text me at 949 298 2905, email me at david@dmeltzer.com or visit dmeltzer.com/training to register

Jun 23, 2020 • 21min
Arielle Vandenberg: Comedian, Actress, and Host of CBS’ Love Island | #ThePlaybook 254
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Arielle Vandenberg, comedian, actress, and host of CBS’ Love Island, shares her insight on:
[:33] - What she thinks about the perception that she is an “overnight success”
[4:40] – How her ego reacts when she doesn’t book a job
[10:08] – Why constantly thinking about “the next big thing” has turned into a game for her
[16:28] – Her best piece of advice for millennials about taking the time to learn a new skill

Jun 22, 2020 • 1h
How to Build an Audience | Road to Revenue #13
Hey everyone! It is Monday so that means we are back on the Road to Revenue and Happiness. Today's episode is about Building an Audience, I am going to teach you the AAA Strategy, where 80% of your time should be spent, and the three types of people in your community. Don't forget to join me for my Free Training on Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. To sign up you can text me at (949) 298-2905, email me at david@dmeltzer.com or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training.