The Playbook With David Meltzer

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.

Episodes

How to Make Better Decisions with Too Many Options

July 11, 2025 • 51 mins
In today’s episode, I share how my meetups turned into an unexpected global research project on human connection, energy, and intention. I talk about the difference between motivation and inspiration, the real value of rejection, and why the people who love us most often hold us back without meaning to. I explain how I prioritize decisions using relativity, association, and what feeds me, even when it drains me. From funding pitche...
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The Wellness Lie We Keep Believing

July 10, 2025 • 19 mins
In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Kien Vuu, a former interventional radiologist turned performance and longevity expert, to talk about what it really means to feel alive. We get into the connection between identity, inherited beliefs, and disease, and how stress and self-worth are linked to cellular health. Dr. Vuu shares how chasing external success led to his own decline and what he did to reverse it. We unpack why most peo...
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What We’re Getting Wrong About Medicine

July 9, 2025 • 17 mins
In today’s episode, I sit down with Bradley Bostic, a longtime healthcare innovator and investor who’s using data, AI, and capital to push the entire industry toward personalization and prevention. Bradley shares how food prescriptions and microbiome testing are already making a real difference in patient outcomes, and why social connection is essential to lasting wellness. We talk about how healthcare tech can identify harmful med...
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Reviving a Legacy Brand with Vision and Grit

July 8, 2025 • 26 mins
In today’s episode, I sit down with former NFL fullback and Yale alum Chris Hetherington, now CEO of Fathead, to talk about the shift from pro sports to entrepreneurship. Chris shares how lessons from the football field like discipline, grit, and team focus helped him revive a legacy brand by leaning into technology, cultural relevance, and smart partnerships. We get into prioritization, staying mentally and physically sharp, and w...
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Trust the Process: Why Growth Happens One Step at a Time

July 7, 2025 • 29 mins
In this episode, I share why real growth takes time—and why that’s a good thing. Trusting the process isn’t about sitting back and hoping for the best. It’s about showing up every day with purpose, especially when the outcome isn’t clear. I talk about how to stay consistent when progress feels slow, how surrender can actually create more space for success, and why uncertainty is often where the best opportunities begin. It’s not ab...
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The Hidden Power of Showing Up

July 6, 2025 • 14 mins
In today’s episode, I share the mindset shift that turned frustration into fuel and how a simple mental trick I call the Michael Jordan rule helps me show up when I don’t feel like it. I talk about learning to love what I once hated, redefining abundance by receiving fully, and the importance of asking for what you want without guilt or hesitation. I reflect on why marrying my wife was the best decision I ever made, the pride I fee...
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The Real Estate Bet That Paid Off

July 5, 2025 • 24 mins
In today’s episode, I’m joined by luxury real estate developer Steve Harbaugh to talk about building a legacy on the crystal-clear shores of Exuma. After years of success in New Jersey, Steve moved his family to South Florida and began developing a high-end resort on an island off an island, where materials arrive by boat and concrete is mixed by hand. We talk about setbacks like the 2008 housing crash, turning failure into a caree...
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Why Most People Quit Right Before It Gets Good

July 4, 2025 • 39 mins
In today’s episode, I reflect on the early habits that cost me more than money, especially how I misunderstood credibility and used manipulation as a shortcut to success. I share the mindset shift that redefined my approach to value, integrity, and how I show up in every relationship. I talk about building real purpose through consistent action, even on days I want to quit, and why faith matters more when nothing is going right. Fr...
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The Power of Simplifying Complex Work

July 3, 2025 • 17 mins
In today’s episode, I sit down with Joe Tolzmann, founder and CEO of RocketPlan, the app transforming property restoration management. Joe shares how he built RocketPlan from a small startup into a global solution by streamlining documentation, reducing labor, and improving cash flow for contractors. We talk about how his simple, user-friendly platform helps businesses get paid faster while reducing stress for property owners after...
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Breaking Free from Negative Mental Loops

July 2, 2025 • 36 mins
In today’s episode, I share how shifting your consciousness can break you out of old loops and help you solve problems faster. I talk about the subconscious running most of your day, how to train it with intention, and why truth and repetition are the real tools of impact. I explain why manifestation isn’t magic. It’s the process of materializing what already exists by tuning your awareness to the right frequency. From building a f...
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How Competition Fuels Success Beyond Sports

July 1, 2025 • 19 mins
In today’s episode, I sit down with Super Bowl champion, former NFL MVP, and longtime broadcaster Joe Theismann. We talk about his passion for golf and his role in the American Century Championship, where top athletes, entertainers, and business leaders compete while raising millions for charity. Joe explains why quarterbacks and pitchers often excel at golf, shares what keeps him motivated after football, and reflects on moments t...
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The Simplicity Edge: Why the Basics Still Win

June 30, 2025 • 57 mins
In this episode, I shared why simple actions are often the most powerful tools for transformation. From saying “thank you” every day to setting clear boundaries in relationships, it’s the small, intentional choices that create the biggest results over time. We talked about mindset shifts, the importance of consistency, and how reframing setbacks can lead to growth. Success isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters, every...
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The Hidden Cost of Taking Things Personally

June 29, 2025 • 32 mins
In today’s episode, I break down the emotional patterns that shape how we respond to fear, stress, and setbacks, often without realizing it. I explain why our feelings aren’t always true, how to spot what they’re really signaling, and how reframing those reactions helps create more clarity, peace, and direction. I share strategies for building emotional resilience in business and in life, starting with one simple shift: stop reacti...
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Closing The Funding Gap For Women Entrepreneurs

June 28, 2025 • 18 mins
In today’s episode, I sit down with Evelyn Y. K. Lee, founder of Vine Ventures, international investor, mentor, and private equity expert. Evelyn shares why she backs entrepreneurs who demonstrate consistency, integrity, and a deep commitment to their mission. We discuss the persistent funding gap facing women, especially women of color, and why investing in these founders often leads to stronger long-term outcomes. Evelyn also sha...
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How Early Struggles Shape Great Entrepreneurs

June 27, 2025 • 13 mins
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Joe Tolzmann, entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of RocketPlan Technologies, for a conversation with Christine Tsai, Founding Partner and CEO of 500 Global. Christine shares how watching her mom program punch cards sparked a lifelong connection to technology and entrepreneurship. We talk about what it takes to succeed outside the typical startup hotspots, why investing in underrepresented founders matt...
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What the Hootsuite CEO Learned from Interviewing 500 Gen Z Workers

June 26, 2025 • 16 mins
In today’s episode, I sit down with Irina Novoselsky, CEO of Hootsuite, to talk about what leaders are getting wrong about Gen Z. After interviewing more than 500 members of the generation, Irina shares what’s really driving their decisions, including their preference for social-first communication and their shifting definition of success. We break down how anxiety, remote work expectations, and evolving relationships with authorit...
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What to Do When Your Brain Tries to Stop You

June 25, 2025 • 18 mins
In today’s episode, I sit down with my high performance coach and longtime friend John Assaraf to talk about how to train the brain for sustainable success. John explains how our thoughts activate specific neural circuits and how to interrupt the negative ones before they take over. He walks through his signature “innercise” method and shares a simple morning practice that rewires the brain with repetition, not willpower. We talk a...
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Why Traditional Search Is Dead (And How Exa.ai is Replacing It)

June 24, 2025 • 24 mins
In today’s episode, I sit down with Will Bryk, co-founder of Exa.ai and former robotics lead at Harvard, to talk about the future of search, the limits of human understanding, and how AI can help us push past them. Will shares how his background in physics led him to build search tools focused on meaning rather than keywords. We talk about what makes Exa.ai different, how it’s helping people surface better information, and why desi...
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Shake Up Your Perspective

June 23, 2025 • 34 mins
In this episode, I talk about one of the most underrated tools for growth—your perspective. I share why the way you see things often shapes what you get from them, and how small mindset shifts can lead to big changes in results. From the power of intentional disruption to the REFRAME method I use to reset and refocus, this conversation is about breaking patterns, getting clear on what matters, and moving forward with purpose. When ...
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The Hardest Lesson About Success

June 22, 2025 • 31 mins
In today’s episode, I break down the habits, mindset shifts, and uncomfortable decisions that lead to lasting growth. I talk about the importance of narrowing your focus, protecting your energy, and making peace with the fact that not everyone will grow with you. I explain why feeling like a fraud is often a sign you're on the right track, and how burnout happens when you try to serve everyone but yourself. From setting non-negotia...
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