The Playbook With David Meltzer
Episodes
From ‘Big Time Rush’ to Radical Humility with James Maslow | Office Hours, Season 3
18 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, James Maslow shares his journey to fame through Nickelodeon's "Big Time Rush", discussing the need to consistently go above and beyon...
Breaking Down the Essential Traits For Success with Tim Kennedy | Office Hours, Season 3
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode of Season 3 of Office Hours as we speak with Tim Kennedy, a former Special Forces Operator and best-selling author of "Scars a...
Holger Seim - Co-Founder and CEO of Blinkist
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I had the opportunity to chat with Holger Seim, Co-Founder and CEO of Blinkist. We discussed the importance of taking the first step to learn somethin...
Tony Hawk | Office Hours S3
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode features a segment from Office Hours Season 3 with a very special guest, legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk. During our discussion, To...
Jim Szafranski - CEO of Prezi
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I had the opportunity to chat with Jim Szafranski, CEO of Prezi. We talked about the inspiration behind Prezi, strategies for being more engaging duri...
How to Build & Maintain Positive Habits | Road to Revenue #155
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More important than simply having good habits is having a system that allows you to create new, positive habits. Building a “habit machine” will h...
Taking Inventory of Your Skills, Knowledge, & Desire | AlignCon Mastermind
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking about taking inventory of your skills, knowledge and desire to discover your identity in the busine...
There is No Better Time Than Now: A Conversation with Kent Clothier
11 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
During the last episode of the Game, Set, Life series featuring renowned tennis coach Rick Macci, we had the pleasure of hosting Kent Clothier, a busi...
Gary Vaynerchuk - Balancing Business, Parenting, and Current State of NFTs | Office Hours Season 3
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, we had the privilege of talking with Gary Vaynerchuk, one of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs and motivational speake...
Tom Hale - CEO of Ōura Health
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I talked about the importance of prioritizing your health with Tom Hale, CEO of Ōura Health. We discussed the countless impacts of taking an intentio...
Authenticity Over Everything, Keeping it Real with Clinton Sparks
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I sat down with Clinton Sparks, a Grammy-nominated music producer and the owner of XSET. We went in-depth on the power of intros...
Joe Hart - President & CEO of Dale Carnegie
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I had the great opportunity to chat with Joe Hart, President & CEO of Dale Carnegie, to talk about his new book, Take Command: Find Your Inner Strengt...
How Positive Choices Create Big Wins
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Greatest Discovery in Life is Finding out WHO You Are | Alpha Creed Podcast
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is my appearance on the “Alpha Creed'” podcast with Jeremiah Evans.. We talked about having the courage and having confidence to...
Playing Alongside Elvis Presley with 6x Grammy Winner Tony Brown
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Game, Set, Life episode with renowned tennis coach Rick Macci, we had the privilege of sitting down with legendary country musician and p...
Driven Young Podcast with Byron Dempsey
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode features a meaningful conversation on Byron Dempsey’s podcast, Driven Young. We discussed how people in their 20’s can effective...
Bob Parsons - Co-Founder of GoDaddy & PXG
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I sat down Bob Parsons, CEO and Founder of PXG and the founder of GoDaddy during this past Super Bowl weekend. We talked about a variety of topics, in...
Building the Pillars of Excellence with 7x Mr. Olympia Winner Flex Lewis | Game, Set, Life Episode #10
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the 10th episode of Game, Set, Life with legendary tennis coach Rick Macci, we are joined by 7x Mr.Olympia winner, Flex Lewis. We dive into the uni...
Sophia Amoruso - Founder of Nasty Gal, Founder & General Partner at Trust Fund, and Founder of Business Class
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I sat down with Sophia Amoruso, Founder & General Partner at Trust Fund, and Founder of Business Class to discuss some of the best lessons she learned...
Don’t Let Perfection Get in the Way of Progress | Road to Revenue
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Mastering Your Mindset, Heartset, and Handset | All For Nothing Podcast
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I joined Tyler Bossetti on his podcast “All for Nothing” for an insightful conversation on overcoming fear, the main ingredient to becoming a mill...
Emily Ford - Speaker, Host The IT Factor, Entrepreneur
25 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I had a discussion with Emily Ford, Host of The ITfactor Podcast, about what it means to embrace your It Factor. We talked about the fundamentals need...
Rob Riggle’s Marine Mindset and Learning To Deal With Fear
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A candid conversation with Rob Riggle on pivoting careers, dealing with fear in life, handling disappointment, how to help young people attain their d...
Larry Hagner - Founder of The Dad Edge
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I had the opportunity to chat with Larry Hagner, CEO, Founder, and podcast host of The Dad Edge. We talked about our relationships with our fathers ...
Balancing Faith, Family, and Excellence with volleyball legend Kerri Walsh Jennings
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On another episode of Game, Set, Life series with legendary tennis coach Rick Macci, we are joined by Kerri Walsh Jennings, a 3-time Olympic gold meda...
Elizabeth Gore - Co Founder & President of Hello Alice
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At CES 2023, I had the chance to chat with Elizabeth Gore, Co-Founder of Hello Alice. During our conversation, we talked about how Hello Alice support...
Secrets To Building a Community Around Your Brand | Road to Revenue #157
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a recap of our fireside chat on Friday. For over 20 years, I've hosted a weekly Friday training in my office sharing tactical and p...
Football, Fatherhood, and Finding Abundance
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Playbook, I sit down with Nick Dias on his podcast, Veterans Minimum, to discuss football and finding abundance. Through his in...
Be You Find Happy Podcast w/ Michaela Johnson
18 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I joined Michaela Johnson on the "Be You Find Happy" Podcast. We discuss how to find happiness and direction in tough times, and how ...
High-Performance Secrets From a Top Gun Pilot
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I sat down with John “Gucci” Foley, former lead solo pilot of the Blue Angels, and legendary tennis coach Rick Macci. We discussed how visualizati...
Jon Vlassopulos - CEO of Napster
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Everette Taylor - CEO of Kickstarter
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 hav...
Matt Higgins - Burn the Boats: Toss Plan B Overboard
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Best Question I've Ever Been Asked - Road to Revenue & Happiness #151
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 pragm...
Invest in Your Health: The Key to a Better Life
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Aaron Hageman - Entrepreneur, Advisor & Investor
11 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I had the opportunity to chat with Aaron Hageman, Founder of Hageman Enterprises. During our conversation, we talked about building a connection with ...
The Never Give Up Mindset: Harnessing the Power of Persistence
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I had the opportunity to share my insights with Sam Taggart from the D2D Podcast. During our conversation, we covered the significance of perseverance...
Steven Jackson - Former NFL Running Back, Rams all-time leading rusher
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Bob Menery - Comedian, Commentator, and Podcaster
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Eric Thomas - Author, Speaker, Pastor | The Playbook
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Eric Thomas, Ph.D., CEO of Thomas & Thomas Consulting and Eric Thomas & Associates, sits down to discuss: [1:20] - Wh...
Money Mindset: Exploring the Connection between Finances and Self-Improvement | Road to Revenue
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are two attributes that will help us to succeed over the long run, no matter what goals we are pursuing, and those are consistency and persisten...
Who Cares if Someone Tries to Steal Your Idea
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If someone tries to steal your idea, who cares? The only thing that matters is providing value to others. The first and best way to improve your feeli...
For Anyone That Doesn’t Know What They Want to Do
04 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
No matter what industry your win, you need to learn to love what you do. Too many people try to “find what they’re passionate about” Many people...
The 5 Steps of Selling
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
5 STEPS TO THRIVE IN YOUR BUSINESS: Stimulate Interest: Stimulate interest for availability, then stimulate interest for your business. Transition t...
How to Evolve & Stay Relevant | BlackBerry CTO, Charles Eagan
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Charles Eagan, Chief Technology Officer of Blackberry, sits down to chat about: [1:05] - How Blackberry has evolved...
The Traits of a Great Leader
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Building yourself into a leader who inspires others to follow is no simple task, especially during heightened times of uncertainty. However, the best ...
How to Successfully Raise Money | Indiegogo CEO, Becky Center
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Becky Center, CEO of Indiegogo, shares her insights on: [4:04] - How her time at Groupon helped her to understand on...
The #1 Way to Increase Your Chances of Success | Road to Revenue #149
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are two simple ways to get what you want in life or business: 1. You can ask for it. 2. You can attract it. ASK: A piece of information or cont...
A Guide to Becoming More Productive With Your Time
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Contrary to popular belief, people that schedule or have many meetings during the day are not busier than other people. There are only two determining...
The Key to Living a Prosperous Life | Randy Garn, New York Times Best Selling Author
28 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Randy Garn, New York Times Best Selling Author, Investor, Life and Business Strategist, talks about why approaching life abundantly leads to joy in yo...
There is No Such Thing as “Big Problems”
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All problems are the same size. All that matters is the amount of energy you give each problem. The easiest way to shift your perspective on this is t...
How to Start Building an Online Community | Neel Dhingra, CEO of Forward Academy
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Neel Dhingra, CEO and Content Creator at Forward Academy, sits down to chat about: [:52] - Why there are riches in t...
Stop Manifesting What Other People Want For You
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The most common way that faith works is that we place our faith in what we want to manifest in our lives. Just like a credit card, the higher the limi...
How to Maximize Your Personal Brand | Ilya Fedorovich, Founder & CEO of Xeela Fitness
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Ilya Fedorovich, Founder & CEO of Xeela Fitness, Co-Founder of Doughbriks, and Social Media Influencer, shares his i...
Nothing is More Important Than What You Think, Say, Do, and Believe | Road to Revenue & Happiness #148
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every so often I like to bring on some of my friends to help out with my Free Weekly Training so I can figure out what you are all listening for. It’...
The #1 Mistake Most People Make “Chasing Happiness”
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is one truth I believe holds true for all entrepreneurs, the reality of achieving your goal, no matter how much effort it takes to reach it, wil...
One Mindset Shift That Will Accelerate Your Success
21 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I hate the word sacrifice. It carries a scarce energy. You don’t sacrifice anything, you invest in yourself. If you don’t invest in yourself, what...
The Life Changing Lessons I Learned From Losing Everything
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When I experienced bankruptcy for myself, I knew that I had a strong foundation to fall back on: my values. Take inventory of the values (personal, ex...
The Reason Why You Need to Start Creating Content in 2023 | Blake Wynn, Founder & CEO at Enclave & Key
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Blake Wynn, Founder & CEO at Enclave & Key, sits down to discuss: [:56] - Why being a part of the Wynn family wasn’...
How to Pursue Your Potential
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are three pillars of success that you can choose to focus on, rather than attaching your happiness or fulfillment to a specific end goal. When y...
The #1 Thing You Need to Understand About Your Time | Buy Back Your Time Author, Dan Martell
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Dan Martell, Founder and CEO of SaaS Academy, sits down to chat about: [2:48] - The four ways that people can create...
5 Steps to Becoming a Better Salesperson | Road to Revenue & Happiness #147
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
5 STEPS TO THRIVE IN YOUR BUSINESS: Stimulate Interest: Stimulate interest for availability, then stimulate interest for your business. Transition t...
Simple Steps to Increase Your Cash Flow
15 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve always said that in order to thrive as a business leader you need four core fundamentals: a great product, an understanding of your fnancials, ...
4 Ways to Invent Your Own Success | Bop It! Creator, Dan Klitsner
14 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Klitsner, Founder at KID Group and the creator of the ‘90s game phenomenon, Bop It!, talks about how persistence, relentless listening, and lear...
Want to Reach Your Goals Faster?
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Once you identify people who sit in a position you want to be in (or can help you get skills/knowledge/desire), reach out and ask for help. To me, men...
The Biggest Advantage You Have When Starting Something New | Vegas Golden Knights CMO, Eric Tosi
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Eric Tosi, Chief Marketing Officer for the Vegas Golden Knights, shares his insights on: [1:04] - How the “Vegas ...
How to Stand Out in a Crowded Market
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Standing out is one of the toughest things to do in a crowded market. How do we go about it? I believe there are two simple steps to stand out when ma...
Comedian Dane Cook on The Best Tools For Dealing With Personal Struggles
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Dane Cook, Comedian and Actor, shares his insights on: [2:02] - Why using humor is one of the best ways to deal with...
The Most Important Lesson You Need to Learn in 2023 | Road to Revenue & Happiness #146
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The More you forgive yourself, understand forgiveness and can learn to love those who attack you and create interference in your life, the better your...
Efficiency Tips for Boosting Productivity and Saving Time
08 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
100% of the things you do now get done, which is why you should practice a Do It Now strategy. a) Create a repository – Have a place where you can o...
The Biggest Misconception People Have About Making Money
07 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is more than enough of everything for everyone. The people who live with this perspective are those who see their past, present, and future as b...
Strategies for Success & Mastering Your Potential
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do breakthroughs happen? One of the things I stress about why you shouldn’t quit is that you need to press and keep pressing everything to get t...
Unleashing Your Potential: Insights from Actor and Comedian Rob Riggle
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Rob Riggle, Actor, Comedian, Writer, Producer, and Director, sits down to discuss: [1:12] - How listening to his urg...
The Brand Building Blueprint: A Step-by-Step Guide
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The first step of branding a person, product, or service is to find its frequency. What does that mean, “to find your brand’s frequency”? Whethe...
The #1 Area of Your Life You Need to Prioritize | Hall of Fame WR, Cris Carter & Medical Director at The Neomedicine Institute, Dr. Carlos De La Hoz
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Cris Carter, Pro Football Hall of Fame Wide Receiver, and Dr. Carlos De La Hoz, Medical Director at The Neomedicine ...
The Biggest Realization I Had in 2022 | Road to Revenue & Happiness #145
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I used to s*** on the idea of New Year’s Resolutions, but the biggest realization that I had in 2022, was that they are important and we should crea...
Setting the Record Straight: My Most Misunderstood Content of 2022
01 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When building your own brand on social media, it’s always important to remember one valuable lesson, it’s not what you say, it’s what they hear....
Surrounding Yourself With The Right People For Success | David Sharpe, Founder & CEO of Legendary Marketer
31 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
David Sharpe, Founder & CEO of Legendary Marketer, talks about his journey from high school dropout and drug addict to becoming an e-learning and mar...
Why 99% of New Year’s Resolutions Fail
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For the first 54 years of my life, I didn’t believe in New Year’s Resolutions. Now I understand why they are important. The end of the year is the...
Why Fear is the Biggest Roadblock in Business | Serial Entrepreneur, Phil Smith
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Phil Smith, Serial Entrepreneur, shares his thoughts on: [3:15] - How the prevalence of working from home has force...
How I Lost Over $100 Million Dollars
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share my personal story of becoming successful at a young age and the consequences that came with it. I allowed everyone around me ...
Understanding The Equation of Marketing | Phillips EVP, Lorraine Barber-Miller
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Lorraine Barber-Miller, EVP and Chief Marketing and E-Commerce Officer at Philips, shares her insights on: [3:07] - ...
Creating Your Own “Luck” | Road to Revenue & Happiness #144
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is a very simple equation for life. What we pay attention to (aka what we’re aware of) plus where we put intention in (aka what we think, say,...
What it Means to Unconditionally Give
25 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock your full potential and tap into the abundance of opportunities life has to offer with this transformative episode. We dive into the role that ...
The 5 Steps of Giving | Happy Holidays
24 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The holiday season is a time for celebrating and giving, but it can also be a time of stress and conflict when it comes to gift-giving and receiving. ...
My Best Marketing Advice for 2023
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I shared some of my top marketing advice for 2023 during my talk at Web Summit. One of the most important things I recommend to pe...
How to Close Your Biggest Clients | Crunchbase CEO, Jager McConnell
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jager McConnell, CEO of Crunchbase, shares his insights on: [6:21] - Why preparation is so crucial to landing a bi...
Nothing Happens to You, It Happens For You | Conversation With Clinton Sparks & Rick Macci
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is important that you stay accountable for your own inspiration so that you are empowered to sacrifce more to get what you want (if you truly want ...
Why College Football Brings People Together During the Holidays | Executive Director of Bowl Season, Nick Carparelli
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Nick Carparelli, Executive Director of Bowl Season, sits down to chat about: [1:38] - The inspiration behind the l...
The Biggest Investment You Need to Make in 2023 | Road to Revenue & Happiness #143
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I was lucky to be joined by three of my good friends on Friday to talk about the biggest investment you need make in 2023. If you want me to connect y...
The #1 Investment You Need to Make in 2023
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you aren't going to invest in yourself, what are you going to invest in?
New Ways to Engage With Your Customers | Soul Machines Cofounder & CEO, Greg Cross
17 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Greg Cross, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Soul Machines, shares his thoughts on: [:28] - How Soul Mach...
What it Takes to Be a Great Leader
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everything in life, from the construction of a building to a relationship, requires a solid foundation, or it will crumble. If certain things are not ...
Take Your Marketing Strategies to the Next Level | Neil Patel, New York Times Best-Selling Author & Marketing Expert
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Neil Patel, New York Times Bestselling author, entrepreneur, and digital marketing expert, chats about: [1:13] - W...
The Most Common Way We Hold Ourselves Back From Success | Conversation with Colin O'Brady & Rick Macci
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is from my brand new show Game, Set, Life with Hall of Fame Tennis Coach, Rick Macci. Every Tuesday, the two of us are going to sit do...
How to Overcome Guilt | “The Peace Troubadour”, James Twyman
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, James Twyman, “The Peace Troubadour”, author, and founder of Namaste Village, shares his thoughts on: [1:55] - ...
How Your Setbacks Are Setting You Up For Success | Road to Revenue #142
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a recap from our Live Q&A on clubhouse on Friday. At least once a month I do a full hour of live Q&A on the Breakfast with Champion...
2 Lessons About Money That WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You spend a third of your life working. Do what you love to do, and the money will come. I can give you a thousand examples of people who started out ...
How I Stay Motivated Every Single Day
10 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a conversation I had with one of my best friends and my voice twin, Glenn Lundy, the creator of Breakfast With Champions on Clubhou...
Does Money Actually Buy Happiness?
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a throwback to my appearance on my friend Ben Newman's podcast. The two us must have met in past lives because we had so much in co...