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
August 10, 2025 • 18 mins
In today’s episode, I sit down with Harry Spaight, host of the Sales Made Easy Podcast, to talk about why so many people freeze up when it comes to selling. Harry built his approach around dignity, service, and simplicity, helping people overcome the fear of sounding too “salesy.” I share how gratitude and empathy shape my perspective, and why practicing sales like a craft leads to mastery. We break down the importance of active li...
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August 9, 2025 • 52 mins
In today’s episode, I break down the shift from chasing money to understanding alignment, gratitude, and service as the real drivers of fulfillment. I share how losing over $100 million forced me to reevaluate my values and build a new life rooted in consistent habits, emotional awareness, and faith in something bigger than myself. From sleeping in cars to leading global meetups, I talk about how prioritizing non-negotiables like s...
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August 8, 2025 • 17 mins
In today’s episode, I sit down with Holly Skaggs, founder and CEO of Wild Tonic, to explore how she reclaimed her company after being forced out during a critical turning point. Holly shares how she rebuilt her team from the ground up, reduced production costs without sacrificing quality, and turned her Jun-based beverage into a favorite among professional athletes. We talk about her journey from heartbreak to resilience, the strat...
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August 7, 2025 • 20 mins
In today’s episode, I sit down with Rachael McCrary, the renowned lingerie designer and founder of Spice Rack. With decades of experience and four successful lingerie companies under her belt, Rachael shares how she’s redefining intimate apparel through innovation, sustainability, and a deep understanding of how confidence begins with comfort. We explore her journey from creating luxury designs to launching a brand that helps women...
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August 6, 2025 • 20 mins
In today’s episode, I sit down with Tanner Haas, a four-time founder and CEO of Freedom Chat, to talk about taking back control of our digital lives. Tanner shares why he created a private messaging app designed to eliminate screenshots, block data collection, and protect users from themselves in moments of bad judgment. We explore the false sense of privacy big tech companies sell and how Freedom Chat’s approach flips that model b...
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August 5, 2025 • 19 mins
In today’s episode, I sit down with attorney and entrepreneur Poonam Bhuchar to talk about resilience, purpose, and creating meaningful change. She shares how her experiences as an immigrant, a family lawyer, and a single mom shaped her approach to overcoming challenges others assumed would hold her back. From building a seven-figure law firm to founding a company that designs stylish, functional wheelchair blankets inspired by her...
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August 4, 2025 • 48 mins
In today’s episode, I share why intelligence means nothing without service—and how using it to be more interested than interesting creates real human connection. I walk through the moment fear takes over, what it does to our chemistry, and why reaction is instant but response is a choice. I explain how ego creates interference, how to spot it fast, and why the solution to fear is always the same: stop, drop, and roll. We also explo...
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August 3, 2025 • 27 mins
In today’s episode, I sit down with brand architect Jim Wagner to break down the connection between championship coaches and business leaders. We talk about what it really means to lead high-performing teams, why repetition builds trust, and how asking the right questions creates confidence in first-time managers. I share my framework for intentional decision-making, the role humility plays in leadership, and why emotional clarity ...
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August 2, 2025 • 30 mins
In today’s episode, I break down how identity and purpose work together to shape everything from our mindset to our results. I share how asking “Who am I? Where am I? When am I? Why am I?” can remove resistance and create alignment in every area of life. You’ll hear why most people stay stuck chasing validation, how to define your non-negotiables, and what it really means to trust divine timing. When identity, environment, timing, ...
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August 1, 2025 • 19 mins
In today’s episode, I sit down with Carrie Trabue, a former litigator turned entrepreneur who’s redefining the legal industry. After 25 years helping lawyers navigate their careers, she founded LawSphere, an online community designed to bring lawyers and legal vendors together in meaningful ways. Carrie shares how her desire for long-term relationships over transactional ones inspired her platform’s unique focus on mental health, m...
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July 31, 2025 • 13 mins
In today’s episode, I sit down with Craig Siegel, a coach, entrepreneur, and speaker whose mission is to help people break free from self-imposed limits and step fully into their purpose. We talk about the power of humility, the challenge of releasing defensiveness, and the importance of aligning with something bigger than yourself. Craig shares how studying Kabbalah and A Course in Miracles transformed his mindset and helped him o...
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July 30, 2025 • 21 mins
In today’s episode, I sit down with Raul Villacis, the founder of The Next Level Experience, to talk about how high-performing men can regain purpose and avoid drifting through life. Raul shares how he rebuilt his identity after losing hundreds of millions of dollars and why vulnerability, discipline, and faith are essential for lasting success. We unpack the habits that drive consistent growth, the dangers of attaching self-worth ...
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July 29, 2025 • 20 mins
In today’s episode, I sit down with Yuriy Boyechko, founder of Hope for Ukraine, to talk about the ongoing war and the staggering challenges Ukrainians face daily. Yuriy shares how his organization delivers food, medical care, and emotional support to families living through constant drone strikes and sleepless nights in shelters. We explore the growing number of amputees in Ukraine and how an amputee soccer league is helping veter...
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July 28, 2025 • 47 mins
In this episode, I discuss one of the biggest obstacles to progress—overthinking. Too often, we confuse preparation with hesitation and let fear wear the mask of productivity. I break down why overthinking is just procrastination in disguise, and how time-based tools can help you make better decisions faster. I also explain how to measure the real cost of inaction and why worry usually signals a step we haven’t taken yet. The goal ...
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July 27, 2025 • 23 mins
In today’s episode, I sit down with Genea Barnes, host of the Be the Wolf podcast, where she empowers leaders, creatives, and change-makers to align with their true identity. I share how my early hunger for money led to a shallow world of scarcity, trading, and chasing status, until personal and financial collapse forced me to face the real source of my unhappiness. We explore the gap between who we are and who we pretend to be, an...
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July 26, 2025 • 24 mins
In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. David Pascal of Pascal Health Institute, known as the Miracle Doctor for his work with Olympic athletes and patients suffering from chronic conditions no one else could resolve. He shares how his unique approach identifies the root cause of pain, combining detailed listening, thorough exams, and treatments that restore the body’s natural vibrations. We explore how trauma gets stored in the bo...
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July 25, 2025 • 19 mins
In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Jeremy James, founder of GolfForever, to talk about how his work helping professional athletes and chronic pain sufferers evolved into a revolutionary golf training program. We explore the connection between biomechanics, longevity, and performance, and how GolfForever pairs movement education with a swing trainer to keep players strong, healthy, and improving at any age. Dr. James shares how...
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July 24, 2025 • 21 mins
In today’s episode, I sit down with Anthony Scaramucci, investor, author, and founder of SkyBridge Capital, for a conversation about decision making, resilience, and the value of kindness in business. Anthony shares how insecurity shaped his early career, why being decent to a server led to a $35 million opportunity, and how falling off the ladder revealed who was really in his corner. We talk about equity of opportunity, the press...
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July 23, 2025 • 21 mins
In today’s episode, I sit down with Brian Swift—coach, author, and podcast host—whose nickname, “The Quad Father,” only scratches the surface of his resilience. After a spinal cord injury left him paralyzed at 17, Brian rebuilt his life around service, strength, and showing up for others. We talk about asking for help, handling fear in high-stress situations, and how faith and accountability fuel his mindset. Brian shares how footb...
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July 22, 2025 • 46 mins
In today’s episode, I sit down with Michael Chandler, a three-time Bellator Lightweight World Champion and one of the UFC’s most respected fighters. We talk about what it takes to build a career fueled by grit, resilience, and humility both inside and outside the cage. Michael shares how he balances the demands of fighting at the highest level with fatherhood, marriage, and faith. He opens up about setbacks that shaped his mindset,...
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