The Playbook With David Meltzer

I talked with Jon Vlassopulos, CEO of Napster, about the future of the music industry at CES 2023. During our conversation, we discussed how Napster is using Web 3.0 principles, as well as how Jon is using the lessons he learned in his role as Head of Music at Roblox to provide better online music experiences. Get more info on Napter’s offerings at: www.napster.com

I sat down with Everette Taylor, CEO of Kickstarter, to talk about the secrets of crowdfunding. During the chat we discussed why marketers need to have empathy, how to bring your idea to new audiences, and strategies for using Kickstarter to successfully scale a business.To learn more about Kickstarter and see the awesome projects they have available for funding, go to:www.kickstarter.com

I had the opportunity to chat with Matt Higgins, Co-Founder and CEO of RSE Ventures and guest judge on Shark Tank. We talked about why having a Plan B can be detrimental to your success, the easiest way to live a joyful life, and the inspiration behind his new book Burn the Boats.Get your copy of Burn the Boats: Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential at: www.burntheboatsbook.com

Today's episode is a recap of our Live Q&A on Friday. For over 20 years, I've hosted a weekly Friday training in my office sharing tactical and pragmatic advice to empower others to pursue their potential.Each weekly training provides a new topic with a correlated training guide to provide you with pragmatic strategies to implement in your daily activity to achieve your goals. They take place live every Friday at 7 am PST/10 am EST via a webinar with LIVE Q&A submitted by attending guests.Click here to join next Friday: https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training

The biggest mistake I used to make was not prioritizing my health, I would put my family first, then my work, then my health.One day I asked my wife, “what can I do for you?” and she told me that I needed to take care of myself so that I could take care of others. Now I spend A MINIMUM of an hour a day on my health, and I’ve applied that same philosophy to the people that are most important in my life.Who are you giving a minimum amount of time to each day?

I had the opportunity to chat with Aaron Hageman, Founder of Hageman Enterprises. During our conversation, we talked about building a connection with your Millennial and Gen-Z employees, how to adapt to remote working environments, and why fun should be an essential part of your business.Learn more about Aaron and Hageman Enterprises here: hagemanent.com

I had the opportunity to share my insights with Sam Taggart from the D2D Podcast. During our conversation, we covered the significance of perseverance, the impact of personal choice on our fate, and the transformative potential of change.Learn more about Sam Taggart and his podcast here: https://thed2dexperts.com/

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Steven Jackson, 12-year NFL veteran, Rams all-time leading rusher, and the host of Legends Podcast sits down to chat about: [2:30] - Why his mental approach to running the ball in the NFL led to great success [5:38] - Two players with the most swag in NFL history [6:18] - The desire, dedication, and determination needed to thrive as a professional athlete [15:12] - How a “miserable” experience in 2nd grade helped to shape his future Memorable Quote“You have to find the purpose that’s bigger than you. Desire, dedication, and determination… I had to check those boxes each and every day. Why am I here? Why am I showing up? What am I determined to achieve later on? Those things kept me going.”

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Bob Menery, Comedian, Commentator, and podcast host sits down to chat about: [2:10] - Why he loves to make content about the “BS” he sees [7:58] - His favorite way to get even with haters and trolls who harass him [11:26] - How he’s been able to build a brand based on his unique voice and comedic talent [12:07] - Why his time with the Nelk Boys caused him to hate vlogging Memorable Quote“I’m not really interested in making 100 million, 200 million…I want to just sit down, get paid to talk, be a talent, focus on what I’m good at, and not waste my brain and trip out on things I’m not good at.”

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Eric Thomas, Ph.D., CEO of Thomas & Thomas Consulting and Eric Thomas & Associates, sits down to discuss:[1:20] - Why we need to practice loving ourselves in order to reach our potential[6:42] - How to learn the most from the “battles” and “blessings” that we experience[11:28] - Why you should never place too much value on talent or flash[16:50] - The mindset required for people to make the most of their God-given gifts