The Playbook With David Meltzer

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Mike Raffensperger, Chief Marketing Officer of FanDuel, shares his insights on: [5:06] How his experience working at Amazon helped give him an understanding of the digital advertising marketplace [8:03] Why you need to be telling an impactful story with your content that also improves your audience’s experience [10:35] Why he believes that FanDuel is one of the best “second screen” experiences in the world for sports fans [13:19] How the growth of legal sports betting has changed the way that fans consume sports content

Hi everyone! Today's episode is a really short one but I wanted to show all of you just how much can be accomplished in a quick five minute meeting. This was my favorite five minutes from the Super Bowl, I sat down to learn from my mentor/mentee and good friend Gary Vaynerchuk.

Trevor Pryce, Owner of The Outlook Company (OVFX), shares the story of how a trip to a movie lot to sign a contract has led him to chase his creative passions, including writing and producing. Trevor talks about some of the ways that he leads his team of creatives by example, and why he’s a big believer in “competing to create”. Pryce and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about why Trevor decided to start OVFX in Baltimore, their approaches to being tough on employees that you care about, and the anxieties associated with being a first-time entrepreneur. The pair also converse about why it is nearly impossible to prioritize more than three things at a time.Text me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905Where I'm speaking: https://dmeltzer.com/events/

Zack Weiner, President and Co-Founder of Overtime, discusses the changing preferences of today’s young sports fans and how Overtime caters its content to the next generation. Weiner also talks about the origins of the company and how the startup he launched in college prepared him to solve some of the problems in the sports media market that Overtime addresses.Weiner and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including the importance of testing an idea in the market before working to scale it, why Zack tries to give potential investors what he calls “greedy eyes”, and how to take an unselfish approach to raising capital.Text me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905Where I'm speaking: https://dmeltzer.com/events/

Hey everyone, today's episode is something a little different. I'm giving you guys almost 2 hours of some of the best pragmatic sales advice I've ever given. If you liked the extended episode, let me know and text me what your biggest takeaway was from today's episode at (949) 298-2905.Text me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905Where I'm speaking: https://dmeltzer.com/events/

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jorge Masvidal, UFC fighter and BMF titleholder, chats about: [3:54] How he made all of his 2019 plans into reality, including winning Fighter of the Year  [7:29] Why he draws inspiration from seeing his mother putting together necklaces in the middle of the night as a child [10:27] His simple equation for success and why consistency is so crucial in order to perform your best   [16:18] How he did his homework on profit margins in the liquor industry before launching his El Recuerdo Mezcal brand

Life is all about lessons, and you are going to forget every lesson you have ever learned. Luckily, you have the ability to remember each lesson at anytime. What have been some of your most valuable lessons yet? Text them to me at (949) 298-2905 and let me know what your biggest takeaway was from todays episode.Text me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905Where I'm speaking: https://dmeltzer.com/events/

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Mikael Brandrup, visual artist, graphic designer, and entrepreneur, shares his thoughts on: [1:03] Why he felt trapped while running a design agency at age 23 [6:38] How the “viral” reaction to the first art piece he shared online helped to inspire him to keep going [7:00] His mission to solve the struggle that many artists face in monetizing their passion  [21:00] Why his best advice for aspiring artists to help establish their brand is asking others for help

Today's episode is from a meetup I held in San Diego. I talk about guaranteeing value, and how it is the easiest way for you to keep your clients. When you get a client, your number one goal should be to keep that client, and the easiest way to achieve that is by guaranteeing them value.Text me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905Where I'm speaking: https://dmeltzer.com/events/

Matt Lombardi and Kevin Moran, co-founders of the CBD company beam, chat about how they discovered CBD due to their injury-shortened athletic careers and what sets their products apart from competitors in the space.Lombardi, Moran, and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss a range of topics including the stresses that come along with raising capital for a startup, how to stand out from a branding perspective, and why entrepreneurship can be a lonely endeavor. The trio also share their thoughts on the benefits of being a former athlete from a mindset standpoint, as well as how they’ve leveraged their relationships in the sports industry.