The Playbook With David Meltzer

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Tony Richardson, former NFL fullback and current NFL Legends Community Director, provides insights on: [3:50] The lesson his dad taught him about never cutting corners in life [6:35] Why he tells athletes to take internships or do job shadowing in their downtime [9:18] How his parents and the athletes he looked up helped him to find his “what” in life [16:09] Why hearing “no” or “failing” as an entrepreneur prepares you for future success

Today's episode is from a speech I gave to a Sports Law Society class at Villanova. I talk about how to get a job in sports, but these lessons can be applied to any field you desire to work in. Text me what you think and let me know what you want to hear next at (949) 298-2905. Key Moments: [0:35] How to figure out where you want to work [1:50] Get your name out of the tall stack of resumes and into the short stack [3:00] Connect with people emotionally and asking for help [4:29] People like to give, allow someone the opportunity to give [5:30] The list of opportunities goes on and on.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Paige Spiranac, social media personality and golf influencer, provides insights on:[4:11] Why the mental aspect of golf sets it apart from other sports [7:12] Her best advice for anyone dealing with bullies online or in-person[11:28] How changing her approach to social media has taught her to turn negatives into positives[13:33] Why she doesn’t allow other people to post on her social media profiles and prefers to run her accounts herself

Would you listen to the same bad song all day long? Today's episode is from one of my meetups. I host them in nearly every city I go to, if you would like to find out when I will be in a city near you, text me at (949) 298-2905.Key Moments:[0:45] What happens when I hear a song I don't like [1:30] People surround themselves with bad songs [2:29] The reason I went bankrupt is because I was surrounding myself with bad music [4:28] I started playing the right music and started seeing better results

Heather Askinosie and Timmi Jandro, co-founders of Energy Muse, discuss how their business has evolved from selling jewelry out of trunks to outfitting some of the world’s biggest celebrities and athletes, as well as how they are bringing “woo-woo” spirituality into the “now-now”. The long-time friends share how they’ve learned to balance inspiration with pragmatism, as well as some of the most important lessons they’ve experienced along the way. Heather Askinosie and Timmi Jandro sit down with the host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, to talks about the healing power of energy crystals, the pragmatic value of money in business, and their best advice for aspiring female entrepreneurs.

Today's episode is my appearance on the Wake Up Wealthy Podcast. Text me at (949) 298-2905 and let me know what shows you want to see me on.Key Moments: [5:10] - I will impact 1 billion people to be happy[6:40] - Today was "impossible" 100 years ago[8:55] - Do something new for 1 sec everyday[13:00] - Why I started creating content[14:45] - Faith is a currency like money[17:00] - Time Management hacks[21:00] - I'm focus on getting faster, not winning the race[22:50] - My most practical piece of advice

Hi everyone, today's episode is all about values and why your values shouldn't be balanced. What are your values? Text me at (949) 298-2905 and tell me why I should implement them into my life and my business.Key Moments: [0:15] What is it personally that you want to shop for[2:00] Gratitude is my perspective [4:50] Seek the lessons by asking [7:13] You have seeds planted in your mind[9:30] Time is a man made construct

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Hakeem Valles, retired NFL tight end and real estate investor, sheds light on: [4:49] How he started a lucrative phone repair business while in college [8:27] The impact of his first mentor and what he taught him about being willing to “eat dirt”  [13:49] How he leveraged his position as an NFL player to network with local real estate investors  [16:28] Why a terrifying missionary trip to Haiti changed his outlook on life and business

Today's episode is from my keynote at Web Summit. I cover all the ways to successfully create your own brand and amplify it for the future.Key Moments:[0:18] Branding and marketing is a signal [1:20] People buy on emotion for logical reasons [3:00] Mickey Mouse has an extraordinary frequency [4:15] You need to be credible [6:40] You need to show impact [7:38] The three strategies you need to create

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Randy Jackson, bassist, producer, music exec, and entrepreneur, shares knowledge about: [3:44] His belief that American Idol is just like the movie Rocky [6:35] The first lesson he learned about what it takes to be a record producer  [9:15] How understanding needs and wants can lead to personal satisfaction [16:19] Why he believes hearing “no” is more helpful than hearing “yes”