

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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Jan 4, 2020 • 9min
Every Mistake Teaches You a Lesson
Stop calling them mistakes and start calling them miracles. Each time you make a mistake you get to learn a lesson from it. Shift your perspective and be grateful for making mistakes. Let me know what miracles you have learned from and how it changed your life afterwards by texting me at (949) 298-2905.

Jan 3, 2020 • 14min
My Top Advice From 2019
Today’s episode is a mashup of my top videos from 2019. Don’t forget to check out my New Years episode “Treat Everyday Like New Years”. Let me know if you like the mashup and would like to hear more about different topics. Text me what you want to hear next and any questions you may have at (949) 298-2905.

Jan 2, 2020 • 23min
Adrian Peterson: Running Back For The Washington Redskins | #ThePlaybook 177
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Adrian Peterson, future Hall of Fame running back, shares some insights about:
[1:25] How an experience at Larry Fitzgerald’s camp led to him to launch a pillow company
[8:19] Why it is so risky to invest in opportunities outside your comfort zone
[10:55] How he analyzes potential business opportunities by taking the emotion out of the deal
[19:55] What he believes is the true purpose we are all on this earth

Jan 1, 2020 • 17min
Treat Each Day Like New Years
Happy New Year Everyone! Today's episode is from my New Years training. Text me at (949) 298-2905 what your New Years resolution is and what you will be spending a minimum amount of time each day doing.

Dec 31, 2019 • 27min
Hooman Nouri: Founder of HoomanTV | #ThePlaybook 176
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Hooman Nouri, Founder of HoomanTV, chats about:
[1:30] How a friend’s prank in gym class got him expelled from high school and changed his life
[5:34] Why being hungry is an essential part of making it as an entrepreneur
[8:56] How he reacted to not being able to fund his first business idea, opening a kiosk at the mall
[20:22] The one problem that every YouTuber faces when trying to grow their channel and how to solve it

Dec 30, 2019 • 11min
Stop Manifesting What Others Want For You
Stop manifesting what others want for you. People often resent their loved ones because they end up manifesting what others want for them instead of what they want for themselves. Text me at (949) 298-2905 and let know what you think and what you are manifesting for yourself in 2020.

Dec 29, 2019 • 8min
Be a Great Loser
Today's episode is from my meet-up at Chapman University. If you would like to know when I am hosting meet-up in a city near you, text me at (949) 298-2905.

Dec 28, 2019 • 24min
David Kohler: CEO and Founder of SCP Auctions | #ThePlaybook 175
David Kohler, CEO and Founder of SCP Auctions, talks about how his childhood passion evolved into one of the world’s most successful auction houses of sports memorabilia. From his beginnings selling sports memorabilia in high school to building a record-setting auction business, Kohler shares some of the most important lessons he’s learned along the way.David Kohler and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer discuss the importance of building authentic relationships in the sports industry (and beyond). The pair also chat about why the memorabilia has staying power despite so many technological changes, when entrepreneurs should consider leaving school, and some of the auction records that SCP has set.

Dec 27, 2019 • 9min
The Difference Between Annoying and Persistent
Hey everyone! Today's episode is from a speech I gave at my Alma Mater, Tulane. I tell the story of the reason I decided to go to Tulane and the difference between being annoying and being persistent when asking for help. Text me what you want to hear next at (949) 298-2905.

Dec 26, 2019 • 18min
Griffin Thall: CEO and Co-Founder of Pura Vida | #ThePlaybook 174
Griffin Thrall, CEO and Co-Founder of Pura Vida Bracelets, discusses:● [:52] - How a surf trip to Costa Rica led to a multi-million-dollar business idea● [8:42] - Why they’ve always obtained their bracelets from the same people they met on their trip.● [11:59] – What awaits Pura Vida in its “next chapter”● [13:42] How to ensure you get your money’s worth out of your college experience