The Playbook With David Meltzer
Episodes
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...
How to Overcome Distractions as an Entrepreneur | Superhuman Founder & CEO, Rahul Vohra
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Rahul Vohra, Founder & CEO of Superhuman, shares his thoughts on: [3:44] - Why some email systems can negatively imp...
The Mindset You Need to Be Great at What You Do | Conversation With Austin Ekeler & Rick Macci
07 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...
The Biggest Opportunity in 2023 For Content Creators | Kajabi President, Sean Kim
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Sean Kim, President & Chief Product Officer of Kajabi, shares his insights on: [2:28] - Why community experience t...
The #1 Way We Waste our Time Energy & Emotion | Road to Revenue #141
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At least once I month during my Free Weekly Friday Training I like to share my takeaway of the week with everyone and leverage our community of the Br...
The Positive Way to Deal With Negative Thoughts
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When we let negativity into our lives, it brings out the worst parts of our ego and usually causes a physical reaction, with blood leaving our brain a...
The #1 Aspect of Closing More Deals | Marc H. Morgenstern, Founder of Blue Mesa Partners
03 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marc H. Morgenstern, Founder and Managing Partner of Blue Mesa Partners, sits down to discuss why telling the right story is the beginning of any sale...
Stop Trying to Rush Your Success
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Becoming who you aspire to be is a journey that you’ll be repeatedly tempted to abandon. Understand that quitting your pursuit of your potential, is...
How to Increase Demand For Your Product or Service | GoTo CMO, Jamie Domenici
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jamie Domenici, CMO of GoTo, shares her insights on: [5:40] - Why companies should be “leaning into” their bran...
10 Ways to Succeed at Everything You Do
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is another one put together with the help of my friend Evan Carmichael. You're going to hear 10 of my best pieces of advice to succeed...
How You Can Create Positive Impact on Your Community | Obama Foundation President, David Simas
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, David Simas, President of the Obama Foundation, shares his insights on: [1:03] - How his immigrant parents taught h...
The Common Denominator of All Happy People | Road to Revenue & Happiness #140
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Find the Light, Love, and Lessons in Everything: Gratitude is like a muscle that needs to be exercised, even when you are not feeling up to it. Try to...
Doing This Everyday Will Change Your Life
27 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Study your calendar both in the morning and at night. Ponder efficiencies and potential problems, then prepare to make adjustments. You'll see that yo...
What is The True Meaning of Wealth? | Host of The Personal Finance Podcast, Andrew Giancola
26 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Giancola, Founder of Master Money & Host of The Personal Finance Podcast, shares his insights on the best approach to cultivating an abundance ...
How to Break Out of Feeling “Stuck”
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pretend you’re a blade of grass, trying to push through the soil and enjoy everything the sun has to offer. The fragile bit of grass is beneath tons...
The 3 Stages of Gratitude | Happy Thanksgiving!
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Out of the countless successful people I’ve met, interviewed, and gotten to know over the years, there is one thing they tend to agree on: gratitude...
The Only Person Who Can Stop you, is YOU
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is from a speech I gave back at the University of California, Irvine. Let me know if you want to hear more of these keynotes/speeches ...
The Mindset You Need to Achieve Great Success | Steve Sims, Author of Go For Stupid
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Steve D. Sims, author of Go For Stupid, sits down to chat about: [:57] - The most common limiting beliefs that sto...
This is How You Should Look at The Recession | Road to Revenue #139
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I took some of my favorite questions from my #BYOQ Live Q&A session I hosted on during my weekly free training. I try to host one of these at least on...
How to 10x Your Productivity
20 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A productive person knows how to maximize two things: the activities they get paid for and the activities they don’t get paid for. This delineation ...
How Learning to Meditate Changed My Life
19 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You need to do something every day in order to be great at it. Meditate, use gratitude, practice a skill, work on a relationship, tell somebody that y...
Taking Control of Your Mindset
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Faith is a true currency and an object of energy. Our faith is the aggregate of what we think, say, do, believe, and our subconscious mind. Faith is c...
How to Build a Loyal Community | bossbabe Cofounders, Natalie Ellis and Danielle Canty
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode #ThePlaybook, Natalie Ellis and Danielle Canty, the co-founders of bossbabe, sit down to discus: [3:05] - The two biggest rules they’...
Building an Authentic Brand That Lasts
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
William Shakespeare was a genius in many ways, but there are two ideas of his which are crucial to building any brand. The first, which comes from the...
How to Innovate Your Business & Personal Life | PepsiCo Chief Design Officer and SVP, Mauro Porcini
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Mauro Porcini, Chief Design Officer and SVP of PepsiCo, shares his thoughts on: [3:04] - The different ways that top...
The Difference Between Busy & Productive People | Road to Revenue #138
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At least once I month during my Free Weekly Friday Training I like to share my takeaway of the week with everyone and leverage our community of the Br...
One Thing You Need to Remember When Building Your Own Brand
13 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The 3 Components of Frequency (1) Strength - How strong is your signal? What impact does your message have? What can you do to strengthen it and provi...
Simplifying the Process of Buying and Selling a Home | Opendoor CTO, Raji Subramanian
12 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Raji Subramanian, CTO of Opendoor, sits down to discuss how to craft a value proposition that holds in any market, as well as the role that technology...
10 Tips To Achieve Your Goals
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode was put together with the help of my friend Evan Carmichael and his 10 tips for success series. Let me know if you enjoy these list st...
Getting the Most Out of Your Employees and Business | Dan Bruder, CEO & CoFounder of Blendification
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Dan Bruder, Co-founder and CEO of Blendification, shares his thoughts on: [:31] - Why you shouldn’t fall for t...
The 5 Most Important Steps of Selling
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Simply put, sales is a process to ultimately reach an agreement or understanding where all involved see the vision as beneficial. No matter what we ar...
What It’s Like Parenting a Global Social Media Superstar | Marc D'Amelio, CEO & Co-Founder of D'Amelio Brands
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Marc D’Amelio, CEO & Co-Founder of D'Amelio Brands, provides his insights on: [1:00] - His biggest challenge in ...
Stop worrying about followers and focus on THIS instead | Road To Revenue #137
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
People connect through emotion, and everything is your stage. I try to find two ambassadors a year. The goal for this is to simply find two ambassad...
How I Made My First Million Dollars
06 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
5 Steps To Sell Anything 1. Stimulate Interest: Stimulate interest for availability first, meaning practice getting people to respond to your calls, t...
How Learning to Meditate Changed My Life
05 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Manifest what you want more accurately and rapidly. Meditate each morning on what you want and be willing to put enough energy out in the universe to ...
The #1 Trait That Will Determine Your Success
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The first and best way to improve your feelings of worthiness is simply to provide value to others; be kind to others as well as to your future self. ...
From a Life Sentence in Prison to Inspiring Millions | Damon West, Author & Motivational Speaker
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Damon West, Keynote Speaker at Be a Coffee Bean, shares his thoughts on: [1:27] - Why he compares life to a pot of ...
How Your Ego is Interfering With Your Success
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just because we manifest what we desire doesn’t mean we’re going to be happy, but it does make us happy to get what we want. Then, we have to lear...
The Most Important Part Every Business Needs to Focus on Before Scaling | Steve Schulze, CEO & Cofounder of Nékter Juice Bar
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Steve Schulze, CEO, President, & Co-Founder of Nékter Juice Bar, shares his thoughts on: [1:03] - How Nékter gre...
The First Step to Building a Positive Habit | Road to Revenue #136
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every month I like to host a session on clubhouse called, "Takeaway of The Week" so I can share my biggest lesson I learned from the week and so I can...
The Best Way to Avoid Burning Out
30 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To avoid feeling burntout, be sure to take a vacation every day because 2 minutes a day is more valuable than 2 hours on a Sunday.
How to Make Better Decisions | Paul Magnone, Head of Global Strategic Alliances at Google
29 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Magnone, Head of Global Strategic Alliances at Google & Author of “Decisions Over Decimals”, shares his insights on the best way for decision...
This is How The Universe Rewards Your Faith
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Choosing to detach from an outcome, can seem extremely conflictual, and it is hard for people to understand. One of the common questions I get is this...
Authenticity Always Wins | Tony Brown, Grammy Award-Winning Record Producer
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Tony Brown, legendary music producer, shares stories about: [4:41] - What he learned from playing with Elvis and hi...
How to Find True Happiness
26 Oct 2022
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...
Start Getting Better Sleep | Bleep Sleep CEO, Rebecca Holland New
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Rebecca Holland New, CEO at Bleep Sleep, shares her thoughts on: [1:16] - Why such a large percentage of the popula...
Branding Yourself in 2022 | Road to Revenue #135
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friday I was fortunate to be joined by three extraordinary guest during my weekly Free Training. I was lucky enough to talk to LifeBrand Founder and C...
The Greatest Gift I've Ever Received From My Dad
23 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I was getting tons of comments from you guys on my latest Instagram post asking to hear the full story so here it is! This gift I received from my fa...
The #1 Way You're Wasting All Your Energy
23 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest keys for any business leader comes from an understanding of the ego and how it tends to put us on a trajectory in the wrong directi...
How to Handle Pressure
22 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you feel stuck that means you're winning. You can't feel stuck unless you're applying pressure to a situation.
Your Morning Routine Will Make or Break Your Day
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Study your calendar both in the morning and at night. Ponder efficiencies and potential problems, then prepare to make adjustments. You'll see that yo...
How to Brand Yourself and Stand Out | JB Bernstein, Legendary Sports Executive
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, JB Bernstein, CEO of AviSight Inc. and legendary sports executive, and the inspiration for Disney's Million Dollar Ar...
5 Daily Practices That Will Make You Happier
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I use a system that I call the Five Daily Practices to create coherence in my life, meaning that I do things with consistency and persistence, and I’...
Your Business Needs to Sell More Than Just a Product or Service | Nathan Chan, CEO of Foundr
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Nathan Chan, CEO of Foundr, sits down to discuss: [1:18] - Why entrepreneurs should never lose focus on their strat...
Is There Ever a Good Time to Quit? | Road to Revenue #134
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At least once a month I like to host an open Q&A so I can answer as many of your questions as possible in an hour. I always like to share some of my f...
The Reason Why You Aren't Seeing Results Right Away
16 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the things I stress about why you shouldn’t quit is that you need to press and keep pressing everything to get the most out of the opportunit...
What it Actually Means to Serve Your Customers | Sri Divel, Partner and VP of Salt Creek Grille
15 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sri Divel, Partner and VP of Salt Creek Grille, talks about the lessons she’s learned about the hospitality industry since she began as a cocktail w...
How to Become a Better Salesperson
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Simply put, sales is a process to ultimately reach an agreement or understanding where all involved see the vision as beneficial. No matter what we ar...
Building Deep Emotional Connections With Your Customers | Todd Kaplan, CMO of Pepsi
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Todd Kaplan, Chief Marketing Officer at Pepsi, shares his insights on: [1:46] - How companies can use intrapreneursh...
Understanding This Made Me Rich
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When striving for increased profitability, I like to look at it from a perspective of receiving. I want to receive as much as possible, so that I can ...
Should you Invest in Real Estate During a Recession? | Kent Clothier, CEO of Real Estate Worldwide
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kent Clothier, CEO of Real Estate Worldwide & The Boardroom Mastermind Group, shares his thoughts on: [:55] - How his first business mastermind sho...
How Time Management Plays A Major Role In Your Success | Road to Revenue #133
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My takeaway from the week came after being asked how I stay "at ease" despite doing so much. It's all about how you spend your time, the more time you...
How to Avoid Burnout and Stay Inspired
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Inspiration goes two ways, but first know that you are accountable for your own inspiration. When you are inspired, you are empowered to invest more (...
Jodi Katz, CEO of Base Beauty Creative Agency on How to Improve Your Self Worth
08 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jodi Katz, CEO of Base Beauty Creative Agency, provides her insights on the most common misconceptions about working in the beauty industry and some o...
The BAD STUFF is Preparing You For The GOOD STUFF
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I love when things get hard, it means something better is coming. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmel...
Audie Attar, CEO and Founder of Paradigm Sports on Being Your Authentic Self
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Audie Attar, CEO and Founder of Paradigm Sports, sits down to discuss: [3:37] - Why being a “profit-chaser” as a...
Money is Very Important, But It's Not Everything
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When striving for increased profitability, I like to look at it from a perspective of receiving. I want to receive as much as possible, so that I can ...
Tony Boselli, Pro Football Hall of Famer, on Pivoting Career Paths
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Tony Boselli, Chief Growth Officer at all.health, sits down to discuss: [1:10] - How he was able to take the life le...
Building Your Brand | Road to Revenue #132
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
William Shakespeare was a genius in many ways, but there are two ideas of his which are crucial to building any brand. The first, which comes from the...
4 Values That Changed My Life For The Better
02 Oct 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 ...
Embrace Rejection & Learn to Love Hearing “NO”
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For many of us, hearing no can be tough to handle. What I try and do is re- engineer the way that people think about getting a “No”. Think about i...
3 Way to Build Your Brand
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When I think about branding today, I look back at one person for inspiration, William Shakespeare. He was a genius in many ways, but there are two ide...
Rick Jordan, Cybersecurity Expert, on Applying the "All In" Mindset to Your Life
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Rick Jordan, Investor and Cybersecurity Expert, sits down to discuss: [3:31] - The strategies he applies to balance...
The Life Changing Lessons I Learned From Losing Everything
28 Sep 2022
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...
Rick Macci, Hall of Fame Tennis Coach on What it Takes to Achieve Greatness
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rick Macci, Legendary Hall of Fame Tennis Coach and the President & Owner of the Rick Macci Tennis Academy, sits down to discuss: [3:48] - What it m...
BYOQ Q&A | Road to Revenue #131
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I took some of my favorite questions from my #BYOQ Live Q&A session I hosted on during my weekly free training. I try to host one of these at least on...
Why 90% of People Lose Money in a Recession
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In general, there are three types of businesses in a recession: those that are doing well, those that are stable, and those that are struggling. When ...
Eddie A. Johnson, Analyst with the Phoenix Suns, on Surrounding Yourself With The Right Team
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eddie A. Johnson, Basketball TV and Radio Analyst with the Phoenix Suns and SiriusXM NBA Radio, sits down to discuss how his first year post NBA retir...
How to Maximize Your Time
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a flashback to my episode with Rob Dyrdek, CEO of The Dyrdek Machine and Former Professional Skateboarder. Rob is one of the most t...
James Maslow, Musician in Big Time Rush & Actor, on Pursuing Growth in Your Career
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, James Maslow, Actor and Musician in Big Time Rush, sits down to discuss: [1:08] - His favorite part about stepping ...
The Biggest Myth About Making Money
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Make your business a profit-center for others by being able to ask and answer the following question: “Determinant of the credibility you’ve told ...
Michelle Poole, President of Crocs on What it Takes to Build a Global Brand
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Michelle Poole, President of Crocs, shares her insights on: [4:34] - Why having an “icon” is a powerful for dri...
5 Daily Practices | Road to Revenue #130
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I use a system that I call the Five Daily Practices to create coherence in my life, meaning that I do things with consistency and persistence, and I’...
Advice For Anyone Struggling in Business
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Always ask yourself, can I guarantee that I will be in business tomorrow? Stay in business, that is the key to a successful business.
Advice for Every 18-35 Year Old That FEELS LOST
17 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you set achievable goals and put plans in place to meet them, you'll experience a higher rate of success and simultaneously turn up your worthine...
Think About This The Next Time You FEEL STUCK
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An analogy I like to use to explain this is a blade of grass pushing through the soil to enjoy everything the sun has to offer. The fragile bit of gra...
Tony DiSilvestro, Founder and CEO of YNOT Enterprises on What it Takes to Scale a Business
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Tony DiSilvestro, Founder and CEO of YNOT Enterprises, shares his insights on: [2:55] - Why you should consider cus...
5 Ways to SELL ANYTHING
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
1. Stimulate Interest: Stimulate interest for availability first, meaning practice getting people to respond to your calls, texts, emails, and social ...
Matt Bailey, Founder and CEO of GameOn on Differentiating Yourself in a Crowded Market
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Matt Bailey, Founder and CEO of GameOn, sits down to discuss: - Why a strong foundation combined with an adaptable a...
Understanding What it Take to Be Successful | Road to Revenue #129
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every once in a while I like to bring on some of my mentees and friends for a Fireside Chat during my Weekly Free Training. This week I had the pleasu...
The #1 Investment You Need to Make if you Want to Be Successful
11 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to achieve it, prioritize it in your life. Commit to a minimum amount of time each day so that your body, mind, and soul are all working ...
You need to Surround Yourself With THE RIGHT PEOPLE
10 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I always tell people, “Show me your friends, and I will show you your future.” You are who you surround yourself with, so one of the most importan...
Stop Saying You're "TOO BUSY"
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Understand that there is a vast difference between being busy, which is filling up those 24 hours you have in a day, compared to productivity, which i...
Mark Murphy, President and CEO of the Green Bay Packers on Becoming a Great Leader
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Mark Murphy, President and CEO of the Green Bay Packers, sits down to discuss: [1:22] - What it means to be the CEO...
Colin O' Brady, World Record Breaking Explorer on Overcoming Your Limiting Beliefs
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Colin O’Brady, Ten-time world record breaking explorer, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author, shares his ...
Artis Stevens, President & CEO at Big Brothers Big Sisters of America on How to Become a Role Model
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Artis Stevens, President & CEO at Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, sits down to discuss: [1:15] - How some advic...
Takeaway of The Week | Road to Revenue #128
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At least once I month during my Free Weekly Friday Training I like to share my takeaway of the week with everyone and leverage our community of the Br...
Your Habits Are Holding You Back From Success
04 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ZERO EFFECT- A negative impact on your progress associated with inconsistency. Without consistency and persistence, it is difficult to maintain your m...
PJ Washington, Forward, Charlotte Hornets & Sean Kelly, Founder of Chibi Dinos on Innovating the NFT Space
03 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Kelly, Founder of Chibi Dinos and NFT Guerrillas, and PJ Washington, Forward for the Charlotte Hornets, sit down to chat about how an unseen Inst...
5 Daily Practices That Will CHANGE YOUR LIFE
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
1. Know your WHAT... Take inventory of what you want for the day. And do it every day! Factor in your core values: Personal, Experiential, Giving, and...