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The Playbook With David Meltzer
David Meltzer, Entrepreneur.com
2395 episodes
17 hours ago
Welcome to The Playbook, hosted by entrepreneur, CEO, author and keynote speaker David Meltzer. On the podcast you’ll find a mix of interviews, Q&A, fireside chats, keynotes, and exclusive conversations with the most influential CEO’s, sports icons, and successful entrepreneurs who share their personal and professional play-by-play of the “what”, “why”, and “how” to achieve anything you set your mind to.
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Welcome to The Playbook, hosted by entrepreneur, CEO, author and keynote speaker David Meltzer. On the podcast you’ll find a mix of interviews, Q&A, fireside chats, keynotes, and exclusive conversations with the most influential CEO’s, sports icons, and successful entrepreneurs who share their personal and professional play-by-play of the “what”, “why”, and “how” to achieve anything you set your mind to.
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Entrepreneurship
Business,
Careers
Episodes (20/2395)
The Playbook With David Meltzer
Intentional Change: How Action Creates Transformation
In today’s episode, we shared some powerful takeaways about creating real change. True transformation doesn’t come from wishing, waiting, or just thinking differently—it comes from taking intentional action every single day. I talked about how consistency, gratitude, and patience build the kind of momentum most people mistake for luck. When your thoughts, words, and actions align, progress becomes inevitable. Remember, change isn’t about perfection—it’s about persistence, faith, and surrounding yourself with the right people who elevate your frequency. To join my next free Friday Training session, email me at david@dmeltzer.com.
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17 hours ago
54 minutes

The Playbook With David Meltzer
Stop Chasing Outcomes and Start Building Behaviors
In today’s episode, I break down the true meaning of intention and why thinking alone isn’t enough to change your life. I share how aligning what you say, do, think, feel, and believe creates a higher frequency that removes interference from your goals. I explain why non-negotiable behaviors—like consistency in health, gratitude, and growth—build lasting success, and why attachment to outcomes only slows progress. I also talk about mercy, humility, and frugality as the cornerstones of an intentional life, how to choose partners with values that match your own, and why paying yourself first allows you to give more and serve better.
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1 day ago
25 minutes

The Playbook With David Meltzer
The Hidden Math Behind Luck, Legacy, and Wealth
In today’s episode, I share how living with gratitude, responsibility, and honesty can turn coincidence into purpose and purpose into legacy. From a formula for luck to lessons learned after losing $100 million, I explain why freedom isn’t about doing whatever you want—it’s about doing what you love for the sake of others. I talk about building communities that thrive on service, where people buy from each other, sell for each other, and grow together. Real success isn’t found in followers or likes but in creating a network rooted in truth, humility, and faith that compounds for generations.
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2 days ago
25 minutes

The Playbook With David Meltzer
The Real Power Behind Authentic Branding
In today’s episode, I share how my misunderstanding of digital presence led me to one of the biggest lessons of my career. What started as skepticism toward social media evolved into a deeper understanding of community, authenticity, and energy. I explore the difference between followers and true influence, explaining why emotional connection always outperforms logic in marketing and leadership. From “dark social” networks to Apple’s effortless brand loyalty, I break down how consistency, honesty, and the right frequency of energy can attract people who not only buy from you but also sell for you—turning your brand into a lasting legacy.
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3 days ago
27 minutes

The Playbook With David Meltzer
Why Timing and Risk Tolerance Matter Most
In today’s episode, I sit down with Van Carlson, founder and CEO of SRA 831 (b), to talk about what it really means to engineer wealth. Van’s company helps entrepreneurs protect what they’ve built through strategic risk management, turning potential setbacks into opportunities. We discuss how understanding timing, risk tolerance, and the architecture of wealth can help business owners position their dollars more effectively, especially in times of uncertainty. Van also shares how faith, family, and perspective shape his success—and why facing life’s storms head-on is often the smartest move a leader can make.
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4 days ago
24 minutes

The Playbook With David Meltzer
Why I Felt Empty After Getting Everything I Wanted
In today’s episode, I share the story of how chasing money and success left me feeling empty, even after I had everything I thought I wanted. From growing up poor with a single mom to becoming a millionaire just a few years out of law school, I believed that financial security would buy love and happiness. It wasn’t until losing everything and confronting the limits of success that I began to understand humility, gratitude, and purpose. I talk about learning to love what I don’t like, why intuition is timeless, and how fulfillment only comes when your pursuit aligns with who you truly are.
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5 days ago
1 hour 2 minutes

The Playbook With David Meltzer
The Mistakes That Make a Millionaire
In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and author Kim Perell to talk about her book Mistakes That Made Me a Millionaire and the power of learning from failure. Kim built her first company from a $10,000 loan at her kitchen table and eventually sold it for $235 million, but she’s quick to say her real success came from her mistakes. We discuss why confidence must outweigh doubt, how waiting to feel “ready” can hold people back, and why choosing the right partners matters. Kim also shares how mentorship, generosity, and living by clear values create lasting success in business and life.
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6 days ago
21 minutes

The Playbook With David Meltzer
Breaking Free from Overthinking
In today’s episode, I shared five techniques to stop overthinking and start taking purposeful action. Overthinking is just interference; it keeps us stuck in fear, mistaking thought for progress. Real growth happens when we align our thoughts, emotions, and actions with purpose. From letting go of what doesn’t serve you to acting before doubt creeps in, these tools help you stay in flow and move with faith instead of fear. When you live with gratitude, forgiveness, accountability, and inspiration, clarity replaces confusion, and progress becomes effortless. Stop overanalyzing, start acting with purpose today. To join my next free Friday Training sessions, email me at david@dmeltzer.com
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1 week ago
34 minutes

The Playbook With David Meltzer
How to Make Your Brand Sell Itself
In today’s episode, I share why community, not clicks, is the foundation of lasting success. I talk about how real marketing growth comes from emotional connection, when people feel your authenticity and choose to buy from you and sell for you for life. By staying consistent, honest, and true to your essence, you create trust that naturally expands through the people you serve. I explain how to capture what makes you unique, refine it for your audience, and build lasting relationships that grow without relying on algorithms or trends. This is about turning authenticity into your greatest advantage.
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1 week ago
33 minutes

The Playbook With David Meltzer
The Mindset Behind True Financial Independence
In today’s episode, I sit down with Pace Morby, a real estate investor who built a half-billion-dollar portfolio without using banks, credit, or his own money. Pace shares how a single mentor changed his life by teaching him creative finance, leading him to acquire properties and even a plane through unconventional deals. We talk about turning setbacks into leverage, helping thousands escape the nine-to-five grind, and the mindset that transforms hard lessons into freedom. From his blue-collar roots to his nationwide community, Pace proves that with the right guidance and effort, financial independence is possible for anyone willing to learn and apply it.
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1 week ago
21 minutes

The Playbook With David Meltzer
The App That Turns Lightbulb Moments Into Lifelong Skills
In today’s episode, I sit down with Gary Surdam, CEO of Bright Start Ed-Tech, whose new mobile app “Illuminate” uses AI to personalize learning for students while empowering parents to become active educators at home. Gary shares how a single “lightbulb moment” in an online class inspired a ten-year journey toward creating a tool that blends emotional intelligence with STEAM education. We talk about his unique approach to building the app with student interns, the global mission behind Funding Hope, and why true learning lasts forever when both children and parents are supported in their growth.
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1 week ago
17 minutes

The Playbook With David Meltzer
How Positive Music Is Quietly Fighting the Noise
In today’s episode, I sit down with Grammy-nominated artist and humanitarian Aloe Blacc to talk about his mission to bring light to a world often fueled by noise and negativity. Through his new album Stand Together, Aloe shares how faith, love, and intention shape his art and connect people across every walk of life. We discuss the ripple effect of lyrics, the power of manifestation, and why he believes love is the strongest gravity that holds us all together. From “I Need a Dollar” to “Live My Life,” Aloe shows how one positive message can outshine a million particles of darkness.
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1 week ago
27 minutes

The Playbook With David Meltzer
Why Balance Matters More Than Perfection
In today’s episode, I join Nevaeh Grace of Pain and Revival to talk about redefining happiness, learning from loss, and letting faith guide success. I share how losing everything in 2008, including my mom’s house, reshaped my purpose and inspired a mission to empower over a billion people to be happy. We discuss why giving 100% in everything leads to exhaustion, the importance of learning lessons through failure, and how happiness comes from loving what you don’t like about what you love. For teens especially, I explain why patience, balance, and doing your best within your daily circumstances matter more than perfection.
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1 week ago
17 minutes

The Playbook With David Meltzer
The Mindset That Builds Generational Success
In today’s episode, I sit down with Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk, one of the greatest players of all time and one of the sharpest minds in business. We talk about what inspired him to return to college football, not just to coach the game but to prepare young athletes for life beyond it. Marshall explains how he’s teaching players to “engineer wealth” and build character that lasts longer than a career. From lessons in humility to the importance of keeping your word, this conversation is all about turning success on the field into success everywhere else.
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1 week ago
22 minutes

The Playbook With David Meltzer
Consistency Beats Perfection: The Real Key to Success
In this week’s training, I shared one of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned: consistency will always outperform perfection. Too many people wait for the perfect time, the perfect plan, or the perfect feeling before they start—and that’s exactly why they stay stuck. The truth is, success is built through small, consistent actions done every day, not through flawless execution once in a while. When you focus on showing up instead of showing off, you build momentum, confidence, and clarity that compound over time. Remember, it’s not about doing everything right—it’s about doing the right things consistently. Start where you are, stay steady, and let time and repetition do their work. To join my next free Friday Training sessions, email me at david@dmeltzer.com
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2 weeks ago
54 minutes

The Playbook With David Meltzer
The Secret to Engineering True Wealth
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Wade Reed, a financial coach, entrepreneur, husband, and father whose faith and family fuel his purpose. We talk about the journey from scarcity to abundance — and how losing everything can sometimes be the best teacher. I share the story of building wealth, losing over $100 million, and discovering that happiness doesn’t come from what we earn, but from who we become. Together, we explore what it means to “engineer” wealth, how to stop living in the “I’ll be happy when” mindset, and why real success starts with gratitude, purpose, and faith.
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2 weeks ago
26 minutes

The Playbook With David Meltzer
How Health and Hustle Built a Movement
In today’s episode, I sit down with Miguel Martinez, the founder and CEO of ThatsSmoooth Luxury Men’s Grooming, to talk about how personal experience and purpose can fuel innovation. As an Afro-Latino entrepreneur from Harlem and former stockbroker, Miguel built a natural grooming brand designed for men with textured hair and melanated skin—born out of his own struggles with irritation and razor bumps. He shares how his mother’s influence shaped his relentless mindset, why persistence became his greatest tool, and how representation and community impact guide his mission to create high-quality products that go beyond grooming to inspire confidence and better health outcomes.
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2 weeks ago
21 minutes

The Playbook With David Meltzer
Rewiring Your Brain for Limitless Growth
In today’s episode, I sit down with world-renowned brain coach and bestselling author Jim Kwik, whose book Limitless has inspired millions to expand what they believe is possible. After a childhood brain injury left him struggling to learn, Jim turned that experience into a mission to teach others how to reprogram their minds for growth. We talk about why 40% of daily behavior runs on autopilot, how environment shapes lasting habits, and how mindset, motivation, and method define personal success. From improving memory and focus to building mental resilience, Jim shares practical strategies from Limitless for training your brain to perform at its best.
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2 weeks ago
23 minutes

The Playbook With David Meltzer
The Hidden Costs of Hiring the Wrong Attorney
In today’s episode, I sit down with Ryan Newburn, founder and CEO of JuriCon.ai, an AI-powered legal tech platform helping clients find the right lawyer in seconds. Drawing from his experience as a corporate attorney and general counsel, Ryan explains how his company uses plain language and artificial intelligence to match clients with lawyers who have the exact expertise they need—saving time, money, and emotional stress. We talk about the costly mistakes people make when hiring the wrong attorney, how specialized legal work is more affordable than most realize, and how verified reviews will transform the legal industry.
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2 weeks ago
18 minutes

The Playbook With David Meltzer
How You’re Blocking the Infinite Without Knowing It
In today’s episode, I sit down with Amber Mikesell, Founder of Suivera, a nonprofit uniting 1.3 million members across 113 countries in heart-centered transformation. Together we explore how aligning the heart and mind can create a ripple effect that touches countless lives. I share the origin of my mission to empower over a billion people to be happy, including the moment that reshaped my definition of success and service. We also talk about practical ways to shift fear, uncover our true frequency, and live each day with intention, making room for consistent happiness and purpose in the human experience.
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2 weeks ago
28 minutes

The Playbook With David Meltzer
Welcome to The Playbook, hosted by entrepreneur, CEO, author and keynote speaker David Meltzer. On the podcast you’ll find a mix of interviews, Q&A, fireside chats, keynotes, and exclusive conversations with the most influential CEO’s, sports icons, and successful entrepreneurs who share their personal and professional play-by-play of the “what”, “why”, and “how” to achieve anything you set your mind to.