Episodes

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 grass is beneath tons of soil and stone. It doesn't know if it is getting nearer to the surface and the sun, it only knows the direction it must keep pushing. Not until the instant it breaks through the cold soil into the light does it know the effort will be rewarded. A blade of grass, of course, doesn't suffer from the doubt and second thoughts tha...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Tony DiSilvestro, Founder and CEO of YNOT Enterprises, shares his insights on: [2:55] - Why you should consider customers who complain to be your best customers [4:07] - The roles that delegation and “micro-failures” play in running several multi-million-dollar companies [6:41] - How a lack of fundamentals is responsible for most of the businesses that fail [11:32] - Why your ideal customer avatar and ideal employee avatar need to match Tweet me your takeawa...

1. Stimulate Interest: Stimulate interest for availability first, meaning practice getting people to respond to your calls, texts, emails, and social media messages first. Then, focus on stimulating interest for your business or services. 2. Transition the Interest: Emotionally connect with who you’re targeting. Then, transition their interest through professional collateral and a clear explanation of true value. Use the 100/20 Rule: be able to articulate that your customers will receive $100 ...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Matt Bailey, Founder and CEO of GameOn, sits down to discuss: - Why a strong foundation combined with an adaptable approach has helped GameOn to evolve - How GameOn has worked to differentiate itself in a very competitive market - The two biggest skills that he’s found most helpful as a leader Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1...

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 pleasure of being joined by my two friends, Adam Jablin and Dr. Kien Vuu. Each of them brought so much value that I needed to share both conversations with you all! Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 Text Me! (949) 298-2...

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 in unison. The only limits that exist in our lives are the ones we place on ourselves. If you don't invest in yourself, what are you ever going to invest in? Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 Text Me! (949) 298-29...

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 important steps is separating yourself from those who don’t add value to your life. Ask yourself, “Do I feel good when I am around this person?”, and use your feelings as a barometer to decide if the relationship is worthwhile. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://...

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 is being efficient with those 24 hours. A busy person always has something going on, whether that is work or simply sleeping on the couch. They aren’t necessarily productive with the time they are busy, though, and they are often inaccessible. A productive person knows how to maximize two things: the activities they get paid for and the activities...

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 of the only publicly owned franchise in the NFL [8:06] - How their Titletown development has evolved to include the TitletownTech venture studio and fund [11:46] - What makes the Green Bay Packers fan base so loyal [14:15] - His thoughts on how to take your ego out of the equation as a leader Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidme...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Colin O’Brady, Ten-time world record breaking explorer, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author, shares his insights on: [:53] - Why you should shift your mindset to see you toughest challenges as your greatest lessons [3:06] - How his new book The 12-Hour Walk helps people to overcome their limiting beliefs [6:35] - Why rating life moments from 1-10 helps people to get outside their comfort zone [12:19] - How adding one word to a sentence can instantl...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Artis Stevens, President & CEO at Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, sits down to discuss: [1:15] - How some advice from his father helped him find his passion in life [2:53] - Why an act of violence in his hometown changed his perspective and gave him renewed inspiration [5:58] - How relationship-building served as the foundation to grow Big Brothers Big Sisters into the country’s biggest mentoring organization [7:51] - Why he believes that the ideas of gi...

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 Breakfast With Champions: Millionaire Breakfast Club so we can all share the valuable lessons that we've learned throughout the week with one another. What was your takeaway of the week? Tweet me @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 Text Me! (949) 298-2905

ZERO EFFECT- A negative impact on your progress associated with inconsistency. Without consistency and persistence, it is difficult to maintain your momentum toward your goals. The impact of the Zero Effect comes from the exponential growth factor that consistency provides. If I do something every day, the first day I’ll have some progress. If my starting point is at number 1, I’ll be at some number greater than 1 (I call it “X” in the example below), whatever variable it is that I’m working on...

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 Instagram DM eventually led to the two meeting and working together, as well as how they are innovating in the industry with the world's first 3D NFT basketball game. Kelly, Washington, and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on the advantage that comes from being an early influencer in a space, how the NBA and its players have g...

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 Receiving. 2. Know your WHO... Figure out who can help you and who can you help 3. Know your HOW... Become what I call a Student of Your Calendar. 4. Know Your NOW…100% of the things you do now get done, which is why you should practice a Do It Now strategy. 5. Apply your WHY!...Remember that your thoughts about your purpose are your purpose ...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Deb Liu, CEO and President of Ancestry and author of Take Back Your Power, [1:48] - How her own childhood experience showed her the need to empower women in the workplace [4:06] - The best way to ask your superiors for what you want and make your ambitions known [12:40] - How to overcome the idea that success is possible without the help of others [16:10] - Why asking for actionable feedback is an essential part of growing as a leader

Get your head in the game with legendary quarterback Brett Favre, who shares his insights on concussion treatment and prevention in this clip from Season 2 of Office Hours. Favre and host of Office Hours, David Meltzer, talk about the severe concussion that ended Brett’s NFL career and what he’s learned about head trauma since retirement, as well as what he’d do as Commissioner of the NFL to promote player safety. — Office Hours features billionaires, millionaires, entrepreneurs, celebrities,...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Adrian Gonzalez, Former MLB All-Star, entrepreneur, and investor in LIT Method, shares his thoughts on: [1:40] - How his lengthy baseball career taught him the importance of using low-impact training methods [5:48] - The single biggest challenge he faced when transitioning to the business world [12:25] - Why his experiences in the minor leagues helped prepare him for the rigors of entrepreneurship [14:14] - How he’s worked to become a more knowledgeable inves...

Today's episode is a showcase of some of my close friends who have some valuable lessons about business, entrepreneurship and personal branding that you all need to hear. You're going to hear from Bryan Neale, who was one of the referees during the Super Bowl, Rick Jordan CEO & Founder of ReachOut Technology, and Elisha Covey, the host of The Girlfriends Podcast and one of my favorite coaching clients. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sig...

Be a courageous leader who illuminated flaws instead of hiding them. The ability to be vulnerable is such an important aspect of life that I switched the two words sitting on my nightstand from "Thank You" to "Radical Humility," as a reminder to be humble and allow myself to be vulnerable. And it's not simply being vulnerable as a person at home with your family; it is essential to also be vulnerable as a leader in business. Vulnerability is simply the courage to be yourself, "warts and all," ...

Consistency is massively important because it allows you to focus on what you want. Focusing on a goal and working toward it every day allows you to utilize the power of intention. That focus yields exponential growth and results. 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 you love and appreciate them. Each of those activities can take as little as 30 seconds a day, if you are efficient, an...

I used to define happiness as the enjoyment of the pursuit of your potential. Now, I have found that it's not only the enjoyment of the pursuit of your potential — but the consistent and persistent enjoyment of that pursuit of your potential that helps you to crush your goals. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 Text Me! (949) 298-2905

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 about empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs with problem-solving strategies, the power that comes from a strong self-belief, and why great leaders need to be intelligent followers. — Office Hours features billionaires, millionaires, entrepreneurs, celebrities, a...

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 with faith in this clip from Season 2 of Office Hours. Brown and host David Meltzer discuss how to build a more positive mindset, why we need to be intentional about our actions, and how a speaker can create the greatest connection with their audience. — Office Hours feat...