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
December 21, 2025 • 20 mins
In today’s episode, I share the lessons that reshaped my understanding of money, purpose, and the way giving truly works. I talk about growing up with a single mom in Akron, Ohio, building extreme wealth, losing it all, and realizing that generosity doesn’t create automatic financial return unless you learn how to receive. I explain the “dummy tax,” the trap of confusing survival instincts with a healthy relationship to abundance, ...
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December 20, 2025 • 23 mins
In today’s episode, I sit down with Kwame Christian, the founder and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute, for a conversation about what negotiation really is and why most people misunderstand it. We talk about recognizing when you’re actually negotiating, knowing your timing and risk tolerance, and understanding the difference between convincing and conveying your value. Kwame shares how he built his confidence from being a p...
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December 19, 2025 • 17 mins
In today’s episode, I sit down with Dave Schell, a former NFL player turned founder whose work in digital electricity is reshaping how mission critical power is built for the future. We talk about his journey from the gridiron to the energy sector, the fifteen-year path that led him to innovate inside an industry that hasn’t changed in a century, and why AI factories and data centers are now at the center of his focus. Dave shares ...
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December 18, 2025 • 19 mins
In today’s episode, I sit down with Matthew Mills, the CEO and chairman of Med-X, a company built on replacing toxic pesticides with natural, science-driven solutions. Matthew shares how years of research, agricultural licensing, and real-world testing helped his team create commercial grade products that reduce everyday exposure to harmful chemicals found in schools, parks, hospitals, and even our homes. We talk about the global d...
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December 17, 2025 • 11 mins
In today’s episode, I talk about why frequency drives every choice I make and how purpose becomes the filter for everything from my work to my relationships. I share why consistency always outperforms sporadic effort and how the extra mile traps so many people in short bursts of motivation. I explain the power of small daily commitments, the way energy accelerates and compounds over time, and what it feels like to live in the empty...
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December 16, 2025 • 17 mins
In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur Troy Smith, CEO and co-founder of Chop Chop, to talk about a delivery model built to actually support restaurants, drivers, and customers. I walk through why so many restaurants lose money using traditional platforms, and Troy breaks down how his flat-fee, no-commission system restores control to the people doing the work. We get into the razor-thin margins he experienced as a young ...
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December 15, 2025 • 41 mins
In this episode, I break down six lessons that have shaped how I approach my own inputs and outcomes. With 80% of our 40,000 daily subconscious thoughts leaning negative, I’ve learned how important it is to stay intentional about the energy and information I let in. I share why many of your clients may be breaking you even, why the holidays have been my best window for big deals, and how my Triple-A Strategy turns worry into produc...
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December 14, 2025 • 18 mins
In today’s episode, I sit down with Rhonda Kich, the powerhouse founder of EquityFirst and a trusted voice in financial literacy. We talk about the lessons that shaped my newest book, the role toxicity played in my past, and the hard reset that came after losing everything. I share how my wife’s push for accountability changed my path, the balance between being fed and being bled, and the frameworks I use to mentor others through g...
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December 13, 2025 • 23 mins
In today’s episode, I sit down with Alli Covington and Sebastian Hidalgo, the co-founders behind BOD Care, a health operating system built to improve performance rather than offer another box-checking perk. We talk about why most wellness programs fall flat, why engagement is the missing piece in corporate health, and how one-to-one coaching and daily accountability shift long-term behavior. Alli walks through the BOD System’s appr...
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December 12, 2025 • 18 mins
In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur Jonathan Destler, founder and CEO of Opti-Harvest, to talk about how light and data are reshaping the future of agriculture. Jonathan shares how decades of scientific research turned into a simple but overlooked solution that helps growers boost yields, cut costs, and reduce environmental impact. We get into why big ag is at a crisis point, why sunlight has been agriculture’s biggest...
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December 11, 2025 • 19 mins
In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur Adalbert De La Cruz, the founder of Clarity, to talk about the pressure, indecision, and mental clutter so many of us battle while trying to get things done. We get into how voice-first tools can cut through overwhelm, help us organize our thoughts, and turn scattered ideas into a doable plan. Adalbert shares how his own experience shaped Clarity’s focus on emotional grounding, creat...
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December 10, 2025 • 24 mins
In today’s episode, I sit down with Brian Tran of The Winners Club Podcast to unpack the lessons that shaped me long before I understood how much they would matter. I talk about the early success that convinced me I didn’t need help, the ego that pushed me into avoidable mistakes, and the $100 million loss that forced me to rebuild from the inside out. I share why mentorship only works when you seek guidance from people who sit whe...
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December 9, 2025 • 19 mins
In today’s episode, I sit down with Fabien Auger, a creative strategist, entrepreneur, author, and former boxer whose journey took him from New York nightlife to building Zulni, a reflective journaling app powered by AI and biofeedback. Fabien talks about misunderstanding himself for years, the emotional cost of numbing stress, and the turning point that pushed him toward sobriety and self-awareness. We walk through how his app hel...
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December 8, 2025 • 37 mins
In this episode, I explain why your environment is the greatest indicator of your future. Every room you enter, every relationship you invest in, and every block of time on your calendar is sending you toward your potential or pulling you away from it. I break down how consistent behaviors—not grand gestures—shape culture, and why mastering your internal state is the foundation for mastering everything else. When you raise the stan...
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December 7, 2025 • 33 mins
In today’s episode, I break down how shifting from selling to serving transforms trust, connection, and long-term growth. I walk through the energy behind our words, why pressure creates resistance, and how curiosity, empathy, and reflective listening open the door to real partnership. I explain how time, emotion, and value constantly change and why adjusting to those changes keeps relationships aligned. I also share how intention ...
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December 6, 2025 • 17 mins
In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur Noor Fateh, the chief revenue officer at FanBasis, to explore how intention and innovation can reshape an entire industry. Noor shares the story of his family’s journey from Pakistan to Los Angeles and how their sacrifices fueled his drive to build something meaningful. We walk through his leap from college to tech startups, the early pivots inside FanBasis, and the speed and clarity...
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December 5, 2025 • 30 mins
In today’s episode, I sit down with legendary Argentine sports commentator Andres Cantor for a conversation inside one of the most iconic stadiums on the planet. We talk about what shaped his career, how he’s seen the World Cup evolve over 16 tournaments, and why the United States still struggles to convert youth participation into true fandom. Andres shares what makes soccer culture so unique, from the pressure on players to the d...
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December 4, 2025 • 30 mins
In today’s episode, I break down how the timeless principles of Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich translate into a modern playbook for building real wealth. I share why wealth is created twice, first in your mind and then in the marketplace, and how definiteness of purpose, faith, and specialized knowledge shape that journey. I walk through my ten lessons of wealth, from imagination and organized planning to masterminds, decisive...
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December 3, 2025 • 39 mins
In today’s episode, I break down how I manage my energy, prioritize my nonnegotiables, and keep my life aligned with my divine direction. I share the role sleep, recovery, and intentional routines play in keeping me active instead of merely busy, and why interference drains more potential than any lack of talent. I walk through the lessons I learned from losing everything, the moments when loved ones gave well-meaning but limiting ...
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December 2, 2025 • 16 mins
In today’s episode, I break down why time is the most valuable asset we’re given and how understanding it changes the way we move through the human experience. I talk about the guarantee of our 24 hours, the role of pain in learning, and how aligning the meaning of the past with where we want to go keeps us from getting stuck in old stories. I share why non negotiable habits around sleep, health, and family anchor me when circumsta...
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