Episodes

Dec. 29, 2022

Why Fear is the Biggest Roadblock in Business | Serial Entrepreneur, Phil Smith

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Phil Smith, Serial Entrepreneur, shares his thoughts on: [3:15] - How the prevalence of working from home has forced employers (and employees) to adapt [12:28] - The origins of his partnershi...
Dec. 28, 2022

How I Lost Over $100 Million Dollars

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 to drain me, including my family and so-called friends. I had no one in my ...
Dec. 27, 2022

Understanding The Equation of Marketing | Phillips EVP, Lorraine Barber-Miller

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Lorraine Barber-Miller, EVP and Chief Marketing and E-Commerce Officer at Philips, shares her insights on: [3:07] - Why effective marketing requires a balance of art and science [5:42] - How ...
Dec. 26, 2022

Creating Your Own “Luck” | Road to Revenue & Happiness #144

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, do, and believe) equals the coincidences that happen in your life. Intention...
Dec. 25, 2022

What it Means to Unconditionally Give

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 perception plays in shaping our reality, and how a positive mindset can emp...
Dec. 24, 2022

The 5 Steps of Giving | Happy Holidays

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. However, by examining and adjusting your mindset towards abundance and scar...
Dec. 23, 2022

My Best Marketing Advice for 2023

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 people when it comes to marketing is to find your frequency. To do this, you ...
Dec. 22, 2022

How to Close Your Biggest Clients | Crunchbase CEO, Jager McConnell

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Jager McConnell, CEO of Crunchbase, shares his insights on: [6:21] - Why preparation is so crucial to landing a big client [8:19] - The unique reason he compares Crunchbase to Spotify [13:29]...
Dec. 21, 2022

Nothing Happens to You, It Happens For You | Conversation With Clinton Sparks & Rick Macci

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 it). You don’t want to have to be constantly coached by others. Take accoun...
Dec. 20, 2022

Why College Football Brings People Together During the Holidays | Executive Director of Bowl Season, Nick Carparelli

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Nick Carparelli, Executive Director of Bowl Season, sits down to chat about: [1:38] - The inspiration behind the launch of the Bowl Season brand [6:39] - How Bowl Season is working to priorit...
Dec. 19, 2022

The Biggest Investment You Need to Make in 2023 | Road to Revenue & Happiness #143

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 you with Rob Gill, Nick Cavuoto or Brad Bergensen, just email me david@dmelt...
Dec. 18, 2022

The #1 Investment You Need to Make in 2023

If you aren't going to invest in yourself, what are you going to invest in?
Dec. 17, 2022

New Ways to Engage With Your Customers | Soul Machines Cofounder & CEO, Greg Cross

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Greg Cross, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Soul Machines, shares his thoughts on: [:28] - How Soul Machines is working to change the way that humans and technology interact [5:25] ...
Dec. 16, 2022

What it Takes to Be a Great Leader

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 in place, you’ll not be able to support all of the other things you wish to...
Dec. 15, 2022

Take Your Marketing Strategies to the Next Level | Neil Patel, New York Times Best-Selling Author & Marketing Expert

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Neil Patel, New York Times Bestselling author, entrepreneur, and digital marketing expert, chats about: [1:13] - Why playing the long game is essential for young entrepreneurs to find busines...
Dec. 14, 2022

The Most Common Way We Hold Ourselves Back From Success | Conversation with Colin O'Brady & Rick Macci

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 down with some of the biggest names in sports, business, and entertainment an...
Dec. 13, 2022

How to Overcome Guilt | “The Peace Troubadour”, James Twyman

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , James Twyman, “The Peace Troubadour”, author, and founder of Namaste Village, shares his thoughts on: [1:55] - Why everyone should focus on “living in the experience of love” [6:04] - The val...
Dec. 12, 2022

How Your Setbacks Are Setting You Up For Success | Road to Revenue #142

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 Champions Millionaire Breakfast Club so make sure you follow me on there and email ...
Dec. 11, 2022

2 Lessons About Money That WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE

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 in a profession they loved—whether they wanted to be an artist, musician, t...
Dec. 10, 2022

How I Stay Motivated Every Single Day

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 Clubhouse. The two of us sound exactly the same and we both discussed what keeps u...
Dec. 9, 2022

Does Money Actually Buy Happiness?

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 common and connected immediately. Let me know if you want to hear more episod...
Dec. 8, 2022

How to Overcome Distractions as an Entrepreneur | Superhuman Founder & CEO, Rahul Vohra

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Rahul Vohra, Founder & CEO of Superhuman, shares his thoughts on: [3:44] - Why some email systems can negatively impact employee well-being [4:49] - How the human brain is prone to distraction...
Dec. 7, 2022

The Mindset You Need to Be Great at What You Do | Conversation With Austin Ekeler & Rick Macci

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 down with some of the biggest names in sports, business, and entertainment an...
Dec. 6, 2022

The Biggest Opportunity in 2023 For Content Creators | Kajabi President, Sean Kim

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Sean Kim, President & Chief Product Officer of Kajabi, shares his insights on: [2:28] - Why community experience tools are key for content creators to help sustain their growth [6:00] - The v...