The Playbook With David Meltzer

Today's episode is from another one of my LinkedIn Live Q&A's. I try to do at least one a week and if you send me your questions and leave me your phone number I may call you and answer your one of your questions. Text me at (949) 298-2905 to find out when I will be going live on LinkedIn next.

William Toms and David Silver, Co-founders of REC, talk about how their dream has evolved from hosting their first music event and hoping to make $10 to building a 10,000 square foot co-creative facility for local artists, musicians, and creators. The duo shares their thoughts on some of the challenges they faced fundraising for their venue, and how tweaking their investment structure helped them to secure the funding they needed to ultimately build their revolutionary community of creators. William, David, and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss some of the challenges associated with pitching an idea for investment, how to handle hearing “no”, and making the most of your work/life integration.

If you don't invest in yourself what are you ever going to invest in? Text me your feedback and questions at (949) 298-2905.Key Moments:[1:21] The first action of everyday has to be to find the highest frequency.[1:58] How to react to the highest frequency- 3 steps.[2:40] There is no such thing as sacrifice.[4:00] You have to think and work long.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jeff Griffin, transformational speaker and author, provides insights on: [4:30] The difference between being a successful leader and a leader of success  [6:56] How quitting college football helped him to discover what he calls the P-Squared Mindset  [20:05] What he would tell one of his kids if they were paralyzed in an accident [29:11] Why he believes that the past and the future do not exist

Key Moments:[1:38] Understanding the coding within your own DNA.[6:51] Key to being happy is understanding we are connected to the greatest source of energy.[13:21] How hitting early bottoms made him realize gratitude.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Rachel Webber, Chief Marketing Officer and President of Corporate Strategy for Playboy Enterprises, shares her thoughts on: [1:26] How she defines the power that a brand holds [6:57] Why companies should ensure they have product or service offerings for all genders  [12:21] Why she believes that Hugh Hefner created the original lifestyle brand  [13:16] How the Playboy team created the Playhouse pop-up event to give their fans a chance to “step into the pages of a Playboy magazine”

Hi everyone, today's episode is an explanation of how I achieve 64 hours of productivity a day. I call if the power of 64. Let me know what you think and how many hours of productivity you achieve each day by texting me at (949)298-2905. Key Moments:[0:55] Trying to be productive for 64 hours a day.[3:28] The best way to be productive is practice.[4:15] How to be present- do it now.

Heather Monahan, best-selling author and keynote speaker, talks about how an experience getting fired from her corporate job forced her to focus on rebuilding her confidence, and what steps others can take in order to build their confidence in themselves.Heather and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss a variety of topics such as dealing with the labels and limiting beliefs that others impose upon you, finding an accountability partner to support your goals, and creating boundaries. The pair also share their thoughts on what it means to treat your fears just like a “green light” and not a “red light”.Key Moments: [3:15] - Thanking others instead of apologizing[8:00] - Dealing with labels, limiting beliefs of others[12:30] - Confidence and frequency, the relationship between the two[18:00] - Needing to go step-by-step, so you don’t get overwhelmed

Malcolm McCassy, Founder of Ethika Underwear and acting CEO of Initial Friends, talks about how his career has evolved since landing his first job at the No Fear warehouse, as well as how his EQ has benefitted him throughout his journey.Malcolm and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss a range of topics including when to listen and when to tune out the “outside noise”, why you need to prioritize yourself, and the right times to trust your gut. The pair also share their thoughts on pushing past a difficult upbringing and how tough experiences prepare you for a winning future.

Hi everyone! Today's episode is from my keynote speech at the National Association of Health Underwriters "Vision Speak" event from earlier this year. Text me your feedback and let me know what you would like to hear next at (949) 298-2905. Key Moments:[3:48] Be more interested than interesting.[9:14] Don't be the richest man in the cemetery.[11:53] Value is how to be of service and accessible. [15:36] Money doesn't buy love but allows you to shop.