Episodes

Dec. 25, 2021

The Spirit of Giving | Happy Holidays

The holidays are a time for giving, any many of us experience issues with giving, receiving, (or both). But, if you take the time to look a little deeper at your attitudes toward abundance and scarcity, you’re likely to shift your perspective. This is a “season of giving”, but there is a scientific basis for the importance of paying it forward, as well. When you give to others, “feel-good” chemicals are released in your brain, as well as that of the person you are giving to. Not only that, but...
Dec. 24, 2021

Becoming the First African American Women to Own a Billion Dollar Company, Why Every Company Needs a Chief Heart Officer, Revolutionizing Youth Education, and Empowering the Youth to Achieve Their Dreams | Office Hours S1E11

Welcome to Office Hours, hosted by Legendary Sports Executive, Entrepreneur, and Investor, David Meltzer. Where the brightest millionaires, billionaires, and entrepreneurs, in business, sports, and entertainment get together to talk about success, failure, and everything in between. Take a deep dive into the mind of some of the world’s most impactful guests to share their strategies and tools to dominate their respective fields. My co-hosts for today’s episode are David Moreno, the CEO of Media...
Dec. 23, 2021

How Crypto.com Took Over the STAPLES Center | Interview With Crypto.com CMO, Steven Kalifowitz and Russell Silvers & Nick Baker, Co-Chief Operating Officers, AEG

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Steven Kalifowitz, Chief Marketing Officer for Crypto.com, and Russell Silvers and Nick Baker, Chief Operating Officers for AEG, share their thoughts on: [2:42] - Why the values of Crypto.com and AEG helped to bring the deal together [10:02] - The plan for unveiling the new signage at the Crypto.com Arena [12:01] - How this new relationship is bringing one of the world’s most iconic stadiums into the future [15:20] - Why this partnership will help to create m...
Dec. 22, 2021

Why It's Hard to Create New Habits (and Stay Consistent)

CONSISTENCY- Meaning Do It Every Day 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 s...
Dec. 21, 2021

Every Successful Entrepreneur Has “This” In Common | Interview With Immad Akhund, Cofounder & CEO, Mercury

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Immad Akhund, Co-Founder & CEO of Mercury, shares his thoughts on: [:38] - Why he considers being an entrepreneur to be “a privilege” above all else [4:56] - How he got the confidence to start his own bank after 4 years of sitting on the idea [6:28] - The reasons that their business model allows them to compete with the incumbent banks [17:22] - How his journey in entrepreneurship has helped him gain skills and confidence that he never imagined Tweet me your...
Dec. 20, 2021

5 Daily Practices | Road to Revenue #91

People often ask how I am able to get “so much” done and stay productive, accessible, and grateful in the process. There really is no big secret...I simply work to be consistent and persistent with the Five Daily Practices that I follow. It is these five practices that have helped me to transform my habits and unlock more of my potential. The 5 Daily Practices “A priority is the concern, interest or desire that comes before all others.” Our priorities are the areas of our lives that are meanin...
Dec. 19, 2021

The Most Costly Mistake Salespeople Make | Interview with Jeremy Miner, Founder & Chairman, 7th Level

Jeremy Miner, Founder and Chairman of 7th Level, talks about the role of verbal and nonverbal cues in communication and how they can trigger your potential customer to act, as well as why the Always Be Closing mantra is no longer valid in today’s world. Miner and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their most valuable insights on what most commonly stands in people’s way from achieving their desired results in sales, why having the best product or service is no guarantee for success, and...
Dec. 17, 2021

Founding The World's Largest Advertisement Group, Designing Apparel For Beyonce & Lady Gaga, The Art of Giving, and Becoming a Milestone Woman | Office Hours S1E10

Welcome to Office Hours, hosted by Legendary Sports Executive, Entrepreneur, and Investor, David Meltzer. Where the brightest millionaires, billionaires, and entrepreneurs, in business, sports, and entertainment get together to talk about success, failure, and everything in between. Take a deep dive into the mind of some of the world’s most impactful guests to share their strategies and tools to dominate their respective fields. My co-hosts for today’s episode are David Moreno, the CEO of Media...
Dec. 16, 2021

The 3 Types of Clients and How to Win Their Business For Life | Interview With Jay Abraham, One of The World's Top Marketing Consultants

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jay Abraham, Founder and CEO of The Abraham Group and one of the world’s top marketing consultants, shares his thoughts on: [1:28] - How his experience working in multiple industries gave him insights on why most “best practices” will not get you the results you want [4:27] - What preeminence is and how you can leverage it in your marketing strategy [10:00] - Why it is essential to understand the three types of clients your business has [13:24] - The role tha...
Dec. 15, 2021

The Advantages of Growing Up With Nothing

You can make it your story or you can make it your excuse. When you overcome adversity, you get extra respect from others when you share your story, when you breakthrough the struggle, you can inspire others with your story. Don't be a victim, inspire others with your story. 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
Dec. 14, 2021

Rearranging Your Mindset | Interview With Dr Joe Dispenza, New York Times Best-Selling Author

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Dr Joe Dispenza, New York Times best-selling author, researcher, lecturer, and corporate consultant, shares his insights on: [3:36] - What their scientific research has discovered about the positive biological impacts that meditation has on the human body [9:12] - The reasons that curiosity and experimentation will lead to a better response against stress [11:18] - Why you must change yourself in order to change your future [18:03] - How overthinking leads to...
Dec. 13, 2021

#BYOQ Live Q&A | Road to Revenue #90

For today's episode, I took some of my favorite questions from my #BYOQ Live Q&A session I hosted on Friday for 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...
Dec. 12, 2021

The Secret to Becoming an Overnight Success.. (There Isn’t One)

I always say that every overnight success is only 17 1/2 years away. Don't attach your emotions to the outcome or the results. Focus on enjoying the consistent everyday, persistent without quit, pursuit of your potential. 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
Dec. 10, 2021

Understanding The Future of E-Sports, Building a Business for a Successful Exit, Ignoring Short Term Gains for Long Term Success, and Figuring out How to Own The Customer | Office Hours S1E9

Welcome to Office Hours, hosted by Legendary Sports Executive, Entrepreneur, and Investor, David Meltzer. Where the brightest millionaires, billionaires, and entrepreneurs, in business, sports, and entertainment get together to talk about success, failure, and everything in between. Take a deep dive into the mind of some of the world’s most impactful guests to share their strategies and tools to dominate their respective fields. My co-hosts for today’s episode are my mentor, Blaine Bartlett, th...
Dec. 9, 2021

Have Faith in Yourself and What You Want | Interview With Les Brown, Author & Motivational Speaker

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Les Brown, CEO of Les Brown International, motivational speaker, and author, provides insights on: [4:54] - How he helps people find something in themselves that they could not find on their own [6:48] - Why he believes that Hell means meeting the person that you were supposed to become [10:37] - Why being forgiving does not mean that you need to forgive and forget [16:30] - How he defines faith and how his battle against cancer has helped to strengthen that ...
Dec. 8, 2021

Patiently and Persistently Pursuing Your Goals

Today's episode is a clip from my speech at the NoBull Conference earlier this year. This was actually my first in-person speech since 2020 due to the pandemic, so you might be able to hear the excitement in my voice to be back in front of a live audience. Remember, it takes 90% of the time to reach 25% of where you want to be, so learn how to blend patience and persistence. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Trai...
Dec. 7, 2021

Developing an E.L.I.T.E. Mindset | Interview With UCLA Athletic Director, Martin Jarmond

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Martin Jarmond, Athletic Director for UCLA, sits down to discuss: [3:41] - Why UCLA focuses on building what they call an E.L.I.T.E. mindset [6:25] - How sales skills can help an athletic director to take their program to the next level [11:35] - His approach to the “chaos” that has happened in college sports with the new NIL rules [15:41] - Why a humanistic approach is essential for hiring (or firing) a coach Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @dav...
Dec. 6, 2021

Hot Seat Coaching | Road to Revenue #89

Today's episode is another coaching session with my two superstar coaching clients, Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri, and as usual these two came prepared with tons of questions. You're going to learn about prioritization, and how to use the lenses of productivity, accessibility, and gratitude to figure out what you need to do now by applying inspiration to it. Follow the Road to Revenue Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2xBCPHs9IWy5kYPO94rJ0N?si=3936604f462342dd Tweet me y...
Dec. 5, 2021

The #1 Reason Why You Feel Stuck (And How To Fix It)

Today's episode is mashup on feeling stuck, if you feel stuck that means you're winning. You can't feel stuck unless you're applying pressure to a situation. 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
Dec. 4, 2021

Success Isn't a Straight Path | Interview With Men's Wearhouse Founder, George Zimmer

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, George Zimmer, Founder of Men's Wearhouse, discusses: [:54] - How his voice (and beard) became intertwined with the Men’s Wearhouse image [7:10] - The single best lesson he’s learned from the ups and downs he’s experienced in business [7:49] - Why not being afraid to be considered a “rebel” can lead to your biggest successes [15:49] - The key to ensuring that your decisions pay off in the long run Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Em...
Dec. 3, 2021

Working With Oprah, The New Era of Sports Podcasting, Walking Away From Wall Street, and Building The Fastest Growing E-Commerce Platform | Office Hours S1E8

Welcome to Office Hours, hosted by Legendary Sports Executive, Entrepreneur, and Investor, David Meltzer. Where the brightest millionaires, billionaires, and entrepreneurs, in business, sports, and entertainment get together to talk about success, failure, and everything in between. Take a deep dive into the mind of some of the world’s most impactful guests to share their strategies and tools to dominate their respective fields. My co-hosts for today’s episode are David Moreno, the CEO of Media...
Dec. 2, 2021

Creating More Value For Your Customers | Interview With Paul DePasquale, CEO, Tivoli Audio

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Paul DePasquale, CEO at Tivoli Audio, shares his thoughts on: [1:24] - Why it is important for any leader to have a “one-day-at-a-time” approach to problem-solving [5:04] - How to ensure that your organization is adaptable enough to take advantage of opportunities that arise [6:30] - What a battle with cancer has done to reshape his perspective on life and entrepreneurship [15:54] - The role that personal relationships play in helping to effectively run a bus...
Dec. 1, 2021

Why Having “Faith” is the Most Underrated Aspect of Success

Today's episode is from a speech I gave earlier this year at the Grow For God Conference in Kentucky. You are going to hear the reason why having faith is so important to becoming successful, and how you can add value to your life, and everyone else around you as well. 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
Nov. 30, 2021

The Keys To Building Successful Partnerships | Interview with Cleveland Cavaliers CEO Len Komorowski & Jeff Marks, CEO of Innovative Partnerships Group

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Len Komoroski, CEO of the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Jeff Marks, CEO of Innovative Partnerships Group, sit down to discuss: [3:56] - How the two bonded over their understanding of the “Holy Grail” for the sports marketing industry [6:04] - Why some businesses can better create sustainable revenues by adjusting their approach [10:39] - How the sponsorship space has evolved as technology progresses [21:50] - Their predictions for what might change for sports fans...