Episodes

Sept. 21, 2021

Taking Advantage of the Opportunities That Come Your Way With Don Fehr: Executive Director, NHLPA | #ThePlaybook 466

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Don Fehr, Executive Director of the NHLPA, shares his insights on: [:44] - The single most important rule for leading a union effectively [6:02] - Why he considers the past year to be the most challenging experience in his entire career [9:34] - How his law career led him to become involved with the MLBPA and the shocking thing he learned after becoming executive director [12:34] - The distinct one advantage that his job has over all others
Sept. 20, 2021

Coaching Session and Q&A | Road to Revenue #78

Hey everyone! It’s Monday so we’ve got another episode of the Road to Revenue Series. We took over the Breakfast With Champions Millionaire Breakfast Club on Clubhouse for a #BYOQ Live Q&A and Coaching Session. You bring the questions, I bring the answers. I am going to go over how your "never vows" will affect you in the long run and the #1 reason why you need to know your daily practices. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every F...
Sept. 19, 2021

5 Ways to Increase Your Chances of Success

Stimulate interest: connect emotionally to stimulate their curiosity Transition interest: provide collateral or information to transition the curiosity to allow you to share a vision Share a vision: utilize the information provided in previous step to prove reason, impacts and capabilities to share a vision Manage and develop a vision: 80% of the work is to manage and develop the shared vision through signed contract, execution, delivery and expectation management Thrive: when your customers...
Sept. 18, 2021

Now is the Time to Double Down With Tiffani Bova: Chief Growth Evangelist, Salesforce | #ThePlaybook 465

Tiffani Bova, Chief Growth Evangelist at Salesforce and Author of “GROWTH IQ”, shares her thoughts on the idea that how you treat your employees, customers, and community has long-term implications, as well as why the company culture attracted her to Salesforce. Bova and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of subjects including why being able to outthink and outmaneuver your competition is such a big factor in your “Growth IQ”, what it entails for a business to do well by do...
Sept. 17, 2021

The Key to Making The Right Decisions

Taking inventory of your values everyday is the key to making the right decision. 1 - Know your personal giving and receiving values. Evaluate those four things every day. 2 - Learn to ask a series of questions to learn how you can provide value to every person in every situation. 3 - Learn a series of questions with which you can ask for help—which is the most difficult and radically humble thing. I lost over $100 million by not asking for help, and my world changed when I learned how to ask...
Sept. 16, 2021

The #1 Crucial Component to Success With Mark King: CEO, Taco Bell Corp. | #ThePlaybook 464

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Mark King, CEO of Taco Bell Corp., shares his thoughts on: [3:56] - The single biggest challenge he had as he transitioned from the sports industry [9:01] - Why fun is a crucial component of success, even in a serious business [9:31] - The main cause for organizations that stall and are unable to adapt [16:15] - The mindset that executives need to lead their team through rapid changes
Sept. 15, 2021

Becoming a Better Salesperson

The truth is, people that sell the best, the most statistically successful salespeople, are the ones that have shifted the paradigm of value. They understand what I call the 100/20 rule. The 100/20 rule is a belief that you are providing more value than your client is asking for. Think about it. How easy would it be to trade a $100 bill in exchange for a $20 bill? If your job was to do that all day, how would you do it? That is the essence of sales: Provide more value than you ask for. When y...
Sept. 14, 2021

The Two Elements of Success With Georges St-Pierre: MMA legend | #ThePlaybook 463

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Georges St-Pierre, actor and MMA legend, sits down to chat about: [:58] - Why the world’s top performers in sports and entertainment tend not to be satisfied with their results [4:21] - Whether a return to the UFC is still a possibility for him [7:30] - Why he compares the timing of fighter retirements to selling stocks [15:23] - The reason that commitment was key to his UFC run, as well as roles on The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Sept. 13, 2021

Prioritization | Road to Revenue #77

Living in a digital age gives us more opportunities than ever, but with more opportunities comes the task of prioritizing those opportunities. In order to make the most money, help the most people, and have the most fun, I advise having a system in place to help you sort through those priorities. Not only that, but you need to be consistent with the system you use and practice it daily. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Frida...
Sept. 12, 2021

How to Authentically Express Yourself | #AskDavidMeltzer #34

Hey everyone, I've finally got another episode of #AskDavidMeltzer for you. Last week I was asked how I authentically express myself and my frequency. Come ask me anything every Monday on Clubhouse at 3:00 pm PST / 6:00 pm EST and maybe you'll see your question featured on the podcast.
Sept. 11, 2021

What it's Like Taking a Company Public With Jesse Singh: CEO, AZEK Company | #ThePlaybook 462

Jesse Singh, CEO of the AZEK Company, sits down to discuss why the most effective leaders are able to shift the focus from themselves and shine a spotlight on their team members, as well as how taking a stand on a cause can help to unite an organization’s vision. Singh and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a wide range of topics including how a company’s IPO can lead to elevated expectations, their best piece of advice for dealing with anxiety at work, and why it takes a high leve...
Sept. 10, 2021

It Doesn't Matter if Someone Steals Your Idea

Today's episode is advice I gave to a young woman who was seeking advice on her business partner who's worried about having his ideas stolen. If you believe in scarcity and your own self-interest, then that is what you will manifest. But if you truly believe in the universe, if you truly believe in abundance, then there is enough of everything for everyone, you will attract what you desire more accurately and rapidly.
Sept. 9, 2021

Unlocking Your Team's Hidden Potential With Rod McDermott: CEO, McDermott + Bull & Activate 180 | #ThePlaybook 461

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Rod McDermott, CEO of McDermott + Bull and Activate 180, discusses: [3:26] - How fostering employee engagement is similar to adding rocket fuel to your business [5:28] - Why having coaching systems in place for all of your employees (and not just executives) leads to improved performance [8:22] - The true cost of not encouraging your employees to pursue their goals [19:02] - Why you should focus on talent and never hire people who simply fit a job’s current r...