Episodes

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Bob Burg, Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Coauthor of “The Go-Giver”, and Co-Founder of The Go-Giver Community Network, shares his thoughts on: [3:02] - What it means to be a “go-giver” and how that leads to more profitability [4:42] - The false dilemma that people believe which keeps them from giving [9:04] - Why giving and receiving should never be looked at as opposites [13:30] - Why it is possible to be a “go-giver” and “go-getter” at the same t...

Your frequency is your neighborhood. So pay close attention to who you surround yourself with, and who you want to surround yourself with. 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

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Alvin Hope Johnson, President of Alvin Hope Johnson Development Co, shares his thoughts on: [3:16] - Why “praying for mentors” ended up changing the trajectory of his life. [6:05] - How having the right place to live can help shift someone’s mindset [7:43] - Why one real estate project can have a ripple effect within a community [18:10] - The reasons that everyone should find three different types mentors Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmel...

Every once in a while I like to bring on one of my mentees for a Hot Seat Coaching session for my Weekly Free Training. For this week's episode, I brought on one of my coaching clients, Shawn Dill, CEO of The Black Diamond Club, for a coaching session so all of you can see what it's like to be coached by me, or for those of you that want to be a coach, see what it's like to be put on the hot seat and answer some questions. You can connect with Shawn Dill at shawn@blackdiamondclub.com or gethope...

It’s okay to walk away from a closed mind because the same effort can impact a 1000 open minds 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

Max Lugavere, filmmaker, health and science journalist, best-selling author, and host of the #1 iTunes health podcast The Genius Life, sits down to discuss the four “major leverage points” which can help people to deal with most metabolic issues or illnesses. Lugavere and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of subjects including how a lack of sleep can negatively impact your diet, as well as how Max has used his skills as a journalist to pursue (and share) the truth about nu...

Today's episode is from a question I answered during my group coaching session a few weeks ago. I've really been trying to dig deep and expand on this idea of your frequency being a neighborhood, so let me know if this resonates with you! 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

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Dan Blanchard, Captain and Founder of UnCruise Adventures, shares his thoughts on: [1:31] - What makes an “uncruise” different from the typical cruise experience [6:45] - Why spending time in nature is more important than ever [11:53] - The role that connection plays in creating the best experiences for your customers [17:15] - The most unique (and hilarious) experience he ever had while camping in the wilderness Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @...

Stop stumbling on the mistakes you made yesterday. We all make them. Forgive yourself, learn from them and apply the lessons you learned moving forward. Every mistake is a miracle with the perspective of gratitude. 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

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, David and Patricia Carlin, Founders of Carlin Global, sit down to discuss: [1:00] - Why being aligned with your spouse becomes even more essential when you are also business partners [2:37] - How they ended up training people to generate passive income from credit card transactions [5:09] - What separates their program from competitors and the most valuable lesson that they teach others [14:51] - Why building your social media brand and presence should be one...

Open-ended questions are designed to help us emotionally connect with others. These questions are meant to gain the most information possible about people's values and how they relate to a given task or opportunity. Some of my favorite open-ended questions to ask are: “What are you doing today?” “What do you like (or not like) about it?” Asking these types of open-ended questions and truly listening to the answers allows us to learn about a person’s current mindset and emotions. When we ar...

Happy Mother's Day out there to all of the strong and inspiring mothers out there. On this Mother's Day, remember to take a minimum amount of time every day to tell your mom that you're happy, you're healthy, you love her, and appreciate her, and see how much it improves your relationship with your mom. 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

Jack Owoc, CEO and Owner of Bang Energy, shares his insights on the strategies that he’s used to build one of the world’s top energy drink brands. Owoc and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss why Jack attributes a lot of his success to not reading books, how to avoid letting technology limitations hold your company back, and why some believe that Bang is “the #1 most dominant company on social media right now”. The pair also chat about why all leaders will fail if they are unwilling to...

Many people tend to think that passions come naturally to us, but I believe that the key to finding your passion is simply learning to love what you do. Passion is all about mindset, so practice telling yourself that you “get to” do something, rather than thinking that you “have to” do it. When we change how we look at the world, the things we look at change. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jesse Purewal, Global Head of Brand at Qualtrics, shares his thoughts on: [:45] - Why generating a breakthrough is all about balance [3:05] - How “keeping score” with your clients will lead to diminished results [6:43] - The single biggest challenge that comes with building a technology brand [9:43] - How to rebuild a brand so that it is more focused on the customer and more modern Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dm...

One of the biggest changes in productivity came for me when I started studying my calendar. This isn’t taking a look at what you have on your schedule, there are three areas to focus on: Study the things you have planned for the day. For the tasks that you regularly plan, look to create efficiencies with your habit machine. For example, I have a 5/20 Rule where I try to schedule five-minute phone calls and keep my in-person meetings to twenty minutes, creating situations where the people that ...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Henry Winkler, actor, comedian, author, executive producer, and director, shares his insights on: [3:32] - How he learned to treat his dyslexia as a superpower rather than a disability [9:19] - The gratitude that he feels for being a part of great shows like Happy Days and Barry [11:33] - The five words that he wishes he could tell his younger self [15:26] - How the Fonz character was born out of a lack of confidence Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episod...

For today's episode, I took some of my favorite questions from my #BYOQ Live Q&A session I hosted 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 questions, just email me david@dmeltzer.com or sign up for my free weekly training by clicking the link below. 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 Tex...

Marshall Sylver, World's #1 Hypnotist and CEO of Prosperity Alliance, talks about the roles that conscious and unconscious thought play in the sales process, as well as the key difference between objective reality and a trance. Sylver and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including how empathy helps you to overcome resistance in business, why powerful communication is never one-sided, the relationship between education and hypnosis, and why entrepreneurs tend to ...

Nico Ali Walsh, Top Rank Fighter & grandson of Muhammad Ali, talks about the lessons he’s learned from being an undefeated young boxing prospect with a target on his back, as well as how he’s working to build a legacy of his own. Ali Walsh and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on how people can better appreciate the different perspectives of others, Nico’s top three favorite boxers of all time, and how to identify whether someone has the “It factor”. The pair also chat a...

The fastest way to get to where you want to be is find someone who sits in the situation that you want to be in and ask them for help. 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

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Devon Kennard, Linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals, sits down to discuss: [:44] - What he learned about brand-building from having a father who was an NFL veteran [3:40] - His simple but effective strategy for ensuring that your projects are successful [8:19] - Why football reveals whether you are truly learning lessons and applying them [12:52] - The single biggest mistake that athletes make in regards to their finances Tweet me your takeaway from today’s ...

Just because someone loves you, doesn't mean they give good advice. 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

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Mike Florio, sportswriter, radio host, television commentator, and creator of ProFootballTalk.com, sits down to discuss: [2:22] - Why the NFL is able to prosper, despite the many issues with the league [5:40] - How the unique business model of NFL teams tends to create scandals [10:00] - His single biggest pet peeve about the NFL [12:46] - What he considers to be his “guiding light” for ProFootballTalk.com Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidme...