The Playbook With David Meltzer

Steven Cox, CEO and Founder of Take Lessons, talks about the origins of his business and shares his perspective on why many people’s idea that the entrepreneurial journey is “cool” is misinformed. He also talks about how leaders of an organization can learn from putting themselves in the shoes of an investor. Cox and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, dispel some of the most common myths about entrepreneurs and talk about the benefits of taking a long-term approach. The pair discuss the different ways that startups can be funded and some of the drawbacks of each, as well as why evolution is such an essential aspect of any startup business.

Hey everyone today’s episode is an incredible conversation I had with Gabby Bernstein on Instagram Live, This is a very important conversation under the circumstances that we are in right now, Gabby and I discuss how shame creates action, inspiration creates change and the mindset and the heart-setIf you haven’t already be sure to listen to Gabby’s original appearance on The Playbook and be sure to join me this Friday at 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.

Hey everyone! Today’s episode features two of my partners David Moreno and Mike Mumola, and the three of us had the pleasure of interviewing John Foley - the former solo pilot of the Blue Angels. The four of us are going to discuss: The focus it takes to be a fighter pilot, avoiding Fear flying up to 700 mph, and John is going to teach us how to wake up happy.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/training to register.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Florent Groberg, Deputy VP & Business Director at Boeing and Medal of Honor Recipient, shares his insight on: [2:23] - How the challenges he faced after immigrating to the United States helped him to shape a resilient mindset [4:12] - Why you need to put your ego and pride to the side in order to be an effective leader [7:31] - The one message he always shared with his teams before deploying on a mission [14:15] - How learning about his uncle sacrificing his life for his beliefs taught him the importance of living a selfless life

Hey everyone! Today's episode is from my interview appearance on @theclassroomseries. I was interviewed by Remi Lubcher and she asked me a great series of open ended questions that I wanted to share with all of you. I am going to tell you the best advice I've ever received and share my favorite lesson that I share with my all my kids. You can check out The Classroom Series right here https://www.instagram.com/theclassroomseries/. Also don't forget to joine me on Fridat 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.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Barbara Corcoran, real estate mogul, Shark Tank Shark, and Host of "Business Unusual" and "888-Barbara" Podcast, shares her insights on: [2:56]  - The freedom that comes with having nowhere to go but up [9:17] - Why her goals were never about making money, instead focusing on how far she could go [12:51] - How being a “loser” in school helped her build skills that she’s leveraged for success in business [14:56] -  Her two best strategies to make the most of your day, every day

It's Monday, so that means we are back on the Road to Revenue and Happiness. Today's episode is about reinventing yourself. I am going to teach you about, the first step when you are going into to a transition phase and my favorite lesson that I teach all my kids. 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.

Alya Alghamdi, international track and field athlete, and Kevin Dilworth, four-time National Champion Long Jumper and track coach, discuss what it takes for people to build a consistent, positive mindset that helps to motivate and inspire them when things get tough.Alghamdi, Dilworth, and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about how to remain passionate while chasing your vision, the difference between “showing up” and competing”, and how to instill the “Want To Factor” in those individuals that you are coaching. The trio also discuss pain tolerance in sports and business, as well as how to maintain focus despite mounting pressure.Please come join me this Friday for my Free Training 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 https://dmeltzer.com/trainingto register.

Today's episode is from my appearance on Kwik Brain With Jim Kwik. Jim and I always have amazing conversations whenever we get together so I wanted to share my appearance on his podcast with all of you. We are going to talk about what it takes to make a good decision, and how you can make good decisions more quickly. Please come join me this Friday for my Free Training 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 https://dmeltzer.com/trainingto register.

Hi everyone, for today’s episode I was joined by two legends, my mentor Blaine Bartlett and Tim Storey on Office Hours, my daily live show at 3:00 pm PT / 6:00 pm ET live on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter. The three of us discussed the reason why people cement themselves in a setback and why we believe that a setback is simply just a setup for something much better.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.