Episodes

Learn what it takes to create a Nobel Peace Prize-worthy organization from Asheesh Advani, President and CEO of Junior Achievement Worldwide, in this week’s clip from Office Hours Season 2. Advani and host David Meltzer talk ...

You'll be ready to run through a brick wall after hearing from the legendary Les Brown, CEO of Les Brown International, Motivational Speaker, and Author, who shares his unique brand of inspiration and insights on how to lead ...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Dyan Cannon, American actress, director, screenwriter, producer, and editor, sits down to discuss: [3:35] - How her spirituality has influenced her approach to life [4:29] - Why we should all...

For today's episode, 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 once a month, so if you want to come ask me some questio...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Ryan Pineda, CEO of the Pineda Company, sits down to chat about: [:21] - The similarities between the mindset of a professional athlete and entrepreneur [2:47] - Why everyone should consider ...

When you ask someone for help you become an investment of that person. Not having mentors was the biggest mistake I made in my life. Now I always have at least three mentors and when I ask them for help, and I am very concise...

Today's episode is a special one! I had the honor to talk with Tim Storey & Craig Siegel on The Paradigm Shift last week and it was one of the best conversations I've had all year. We go deep on being vulnerable, and how all ...

Get your fill of entrepreneurial wisdom from Daniel Lubetzky, Founder of KIND Snacks, who talks about building an impactful brand and how company culture relates to performance in this clip from Season 2 of Office Hours. Lube...

Learn how to transform your inner self with lessons from the renowned Marianne Williamson, #1 NY Times Best-Selling Author & Activist, in this clip from Season 2 of Office Hours. Williamson and host David Meltzer chat about h...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Janet Foutty, Executive Chair of the Board of Deloitte US, shares her insights on: [4:58] - How to identify the practices that matter most to your personal development [5:51] - Why you need t...

To celebrate the 5 Year anniversary of The Playbook, I was joined by Tim Storey, Ben Baller, and one of my favorite coaching clients, Shawn Walchef. In 2017 - I thought there were "too many podcasts" to start my own, it’s ama...

Motivation Know that motivation doesn’t have longevity to it. It’s temporary. There is a difference between the performance of an employee who seems motivated and an employee who is engaged and inspired. Your goal as a motiva...

Learn what it means to be a champion of authenticity from Cari Champion, Host, Journalist & News Personality, with this clip from Season 2 of Office Hours. Champion and host David Meltzer chat about the challenges of remainin...

I can’t believe that today is the five-year anniversary of my first episode of The Playbook podcast. My excitement stems from how many people we have positively impacted with the show! Hearing your stories and feedback of how...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jack McColl, Founder of Credit Stacking, sits down to discuss: [:56] - What credit stacking means and the “game-changer” he learned about business credit [3:07] - The business credit cards tha...

A new clip of music industry legend Randy Jackson from Season Two of Office Hours? That’s going to be a yes from me, dog! Randy Jackson, the longest-serving judge on American Idol , talks with host David Meltzer about his fav...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Devin Johnson, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder of Kennected, shares his thoughts on: [4:07] - Why his mindset allows him to continue providing exceptional value and customer service [5:4...

A priority is the concern, interest or desire that comes before all others. Our priorities are the areas of our lives that are meaningful and important to us. They're usually activities, practices, or relationships that we wa...

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”? Whether it’s building a brand that is a person, place, thing, product, or service, it’s...

It takes as much energy to convince 2 people with a closed mind as it does to convince 100 people with an open mind. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free W...

The last recession impacted stocks for several years, so it is natural to expect this bear market to react similarly. One good rule of thumb to help you create a financial plan is to assume that your stocks and funds could dr...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Ryan Steelberg, President & Co-Founder of Veritone, provides his insights on [1:12] - How AI can be used to allow people to communicate in other languages without having to learn that languag...

Learn to make dreams into reality with Chris Gardner, the CEO of Happyness whose inspirational story inspired the film The Pursuit of Happyness starring Will Smith, as he shares his best tips on succeeding in life and busines...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Dan Porter, Co-founder and CEO of Overtime, shares his insights on: [2:36] - His three best pieces of advice for young entrepreneurs [5:56] - The challenge of delivering a pitch for a “big id...