The Playbook With David Meltzer

In today’s episode, I sit down with Marc Lore and Jim Kwik to talk about the mindset, leadership, and long-term thinking that drive lasting success. We discuss why raising capital is about creating greater value, how purpose helps you push through setbacks, and why self-image shapes the choices you make every day. Marc shares his philosophy on building mission-driven companies, while Jim explains how learning, curiosity, and ...

In today’s episode, I join Mark Pattison on the Finding Your Summit podcast to talk about the mission of empowering more than a billion people through service, gratitude, and creating a ripple effect of positive influence. I share why saying "thank you" each morning and night became a life-changing habit, the lessons I learned from working alongside legendary sports agent Lee Steinberg, and why kindness creates lasting abunda...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Rob Gill to talk about building wealth that lasts by combining the right mindset with the right financial structure. We discuss why sales and marketing create opportunity, but legal planning, tax strategy, and coordinated financial teams help protect and compound success. Rob shares how overcoming addiction, financial mistakes, and limiting beliefs reshaped his relationship with money, whil...

In today’s episode, I share why the strongest brands are built on purpose, consistency, and emotional connection rather than logos, titles, or marketing tactics. Alongside Blaine Bartlett, I explain how defining your purpose, identifying your natural archetype, and aligning your values with your actions creates lasting trust and loyalty. We also discuss why people remember how you make them feel, how authenticity begins with ...

In today's episode, I sit down with Scott Mahoney, Chairman and CEO of Peter Millar, to talk about building a luxury brand without ever sacrificing quality. We discuss how focusing on better products instead of bigger profits creates long-term growth, why consistent daily improvements compound over time, and how Peter Millar expanded from golf into a complete lifestyle brand. Scott also shares insights on performance fabrics, retai...

In today’s episode, I sit down with executive coach, bestselling author, and leadership expert Rhett Power to talk about how self-talk shapes leadership, culture, and performance. Drawing from years of research and conversations with elite athletes, coaches, and business leaders, Rhett explains why the conversations we have with ourselves influence the way we lead others. We discuss practical strategies for recognizing negati...

In this episode, I explain why worry is one of the greatest sources of interference between you and where you want to be or better. When you focus your attention and intention on imagined problems, you create resistance instead of possibilities. I talk about replacing worry with purposeful action, building confidence through consistent daily behaviors, and staying present instead of fearing the future. Most importantly, I discuss h...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Brianna Sylver, founder and president of Sylver Consulting, to talk about why resistance is often the first step toward meaningful growth. We discuss the ideas behind her book Leading Through Free Fall, including how individuals, teams, and organizations can navigate uncertainty with greater clarity, trust, and compassion. Brianna explains the difference between resistance and rejection, wh...

In today’s episode, I break down the Five to Thrive sales system and why selling starts with getting people to get back to you. I explain how to stop wasting emotional energy on closed minds, use the three no rule, and turn interest into a shared vision by asking what people like and do not like. I also talk about creating a go no go plan after someone says yes, why payment is the real close, and how building a community of p...

In today's episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and inventor Sylvester Raymond, founder of Piñata Digital Marketing and Signal to Sale, to talk about building technology that solves real business problems. We discuss why humility creates opportunities, how listening to experienced mentors can change the direction of a company, and the challenge of explaining complex technology in simple terms. Sylvester shares how his ad-free mone...

In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and Rhubaia founder Lacey Cadieux to talk about resilience, self-belief, and building a company without outside funding. We discuss the barriers women still face in business, why so little investment reaches female founders, and how Lacey's upbringing on a ranch shaped the work ethic that carried her through the technology industry. She shares the defining moments that strength...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Ivan Misner, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, the world’s largest business networking organization. Dr. Misner shares why relationships still matter in the most technologically connected time in history, and why networking is a marathon, not a sprint. We talk about visibility, credibility, and profitability, why most people treat networking like face-to-face cold callin...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Shane P Mahi, founder and CEO of RevIntel, investor, and host focused on helping businesses grow through AI and revenue strategy. We talk about closing a $900 million deal during my first week at Leigh Steinberg's agency, the lessons that came from losing over $100 million, and why fairness and character matter more than squeezing every dollar out of a negotiation. We also discuss overcomin...

In this episode, I explain why life gets easier when you stop trying to control people, circumstances, and outcomes, and focus on what you can control: what you think, say, do, feel, and believe. The more you clear the interference, the closer you get to where you want to be or better. I talk about the difference between control, influence, and acceptance, why attention plus intention creates opportunities, options, and touches of ...

In today’s episode, I sit down with author, speaker, and thought leader David Fullmer, creator of the Becoming Seven framework, to talk about building a life guided by rhythm, gratitude, and intentional choices. We discuss why so many people resist personal growth, how simple daily habits shape lasting change, and why aligning with the right people and energy creates opportunities that cannot be planned. David shares the insp...

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Blaine Bartlett to talk about bridging the gap between fear and faith, and why wisdom is built by taking action through uncertainty. We discuss how fear disguises itself as procrastination, perfectionism, and reasonable excuses, while faith allows us to move before the evidence appears. I share why courage is fear plus intentional action, how confidence is earned through repeated mistak...

In today’s episode, I sit down with legendary business strategist Jay Abraham, one of the most influential marketing minds of the last several decades, to talk about the principles that create exponential growth in business and life. We explore why knowledge asymmetry outperforms incremental thinking, the value of learning across industries, and how mentorship, shadowing, and curiosity accelerate success. Jay also shares why ...

In today’s episode, I share six lessons on reclaiming your power by taking accountability for your thoughts, perceptions, and behaviors instead of blaming circumstances beyond your control. Joined by Blaine Bartlett, we discuss why responsibility creates freedom, how fear disguises itself as procrastination and self-sabotage, and why lasting change requires consistent repetition rather than quick fixes. We also break down the...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Clint Betts, entrepreneur, CEO of CEO.com, and co-founder of Silicon Slopes, to talk about leadership, faith, and the power of creating opportunities for others. Clint shares how his grandfather’s example of giving more than you take shaped his life, why receiving can be just as important as giving, and how leaders create outcomes that would not exist without them. We also discuss bui...