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The Playbook With David Meltzer
Hosted by David Meltzer, Entrepreneur.com · EN
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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Why Great Leaders Are Annoying
4d ago00:49:17Tap to summarizeIn today’s episode, I share why leaders build cultures, not just companies. I break down the values that shaped my life, from gratitude and forgiveness to accountability and effective communication, and explain why great leaders must be honest, repetitive, and even a little annoying. I reflect on losing everything, including my mom’s home, and how that pain became protection, promotion, love, and a lesson. I also share the daily practices that keep culture alive, including knowing what I want, who I can help, how I spend my time, what matters now, and why I am doing it.
Transcribe →The New Luxury Is Longevity
5d ago00:23:58Tap to summarizeIn today’s episode, I sit down with longevity expert Sanjiv Lal to discuss the growing noise surrounding health, peptides, stem cells, and regenerative medicine. After a severe battle with long COVID left him facing serious kidney complications, Sanjiv began searching for alternatives beyond traditional treatment paths, leading him into the world of longevity medicine. We talk about the importance of physician-guided care, personalized diagnostics, and why following influencer health advice can create more confusion than clarity. We also explore self-healing, ownership of personal health, and the foundational habits of breathing, hydration, nutrition, movement, and sleep that support a longer, healthier life.
Transcribe →Finding Growth Through Change
6d ago00:25:29Tap to summarizeIn today’s episode, I speak with an entrepreneur navigating a major life transition after closing a salon business she spent 13 years building and ending a long-term relationship in the same season. We discuss the fear that comes with leaving behind an identity tied to past success, the challenge of facing uncertainty, and the mindset shift from seeing setbacks as losses to viewing them as opportunities for expansion. I share why pain can serve as valuable feedback, how difficult seasons often point us toward growth, and why healing starts within. We also explore purpose-driven work, community impact, and the power of connecting with others during times of change.
Transcribe →The Hidden Law of Long-Term Success
1w ago00:29:01Tap to summarizeIn today’s episode, I share the hidden law of long-term success and explain why most people misjudge time, not opportunity. Success is rarely an overnight event. It grows through compounding cycles that often take years before results become visible. I break down how impatience, comparison, and emotional attachment to short-term outcomes can interfere with progress, while consistency, discipline, and strategic patience create inevitability. I also cover the importance of focusing on behaviors instead of immediate results, adopting a long-term mindset, financing sustainable growth over hype, and building the emotional endurance needed to stay committed long enough for compounding to work in your favor.
Transcribe →The Power of Persistence
1w ago00:28:44Tap to summarizeIn today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur Dylan Conroy to talk about the journey from growing up with financial insecurity to building wealth, losing it all, and finding a greater purpose through faith and service. I share lessons learned from my time with Lee Steinberg, stories about negotiating major sports deals, and a memorable conversation with Ray Lewis that changed how I think about desire and commitment. We also discuss the lasting influence of Napoleon Hill, why wisdom matters more than ever in the age of AI, and how relationships, experiences, and persistence create opportunities that money alone can’t buy.
Transcribe →How Great Characters Find Their Voice
1w ago00:16:36Tap to summarizeIn today’s episode, I sit down with acclaimed writer, producer, and director Angelo Pizzo, the creative force behind Rudy, Hoosiers, and many other unforgettable films. We talk about Indiana University’s remarkable football season, why he believes its story is best told as a documentary, and the projects currently on his horizon. Angelo also shares how he approaches storytelling, from finding emotional truth in a character to allowing stories to evolve in unexpected ways during the writing process. Along the way, he reflects on turning a Notre Dame underdog story into a classic film, skipping the Oscars for Indiana basketball, and the creative instincts that continue to guide his work.
Transcribe →The God Sized Hole Success Couldn’t Fill
1w ago00:42:35Tap to summarizeIn today’s episode, I sit down for a candid conversation about the lessons that shaped my life, from growing up in a single-parent household and chasing financial success to losing everything in 2008 and rebuilding with a new perspective. I share how my mother, wife, and closest friends helped me recognize the difference between achievement and fulfillment, why scarcity thinking held me back, and how faith changed the way I approach business and life. We also talk about mentorship, coaching, personal accountability, the power of consistency, and how raising your awareness can help you recognize opportunities, overcome setbacks, and pursue your true potential.
Transcribe →Why Success Starts Small
2w ago00:56:00Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I remind you that the biggest results in life come from doing great things while they’re still small. Small actions and consistent habits aggregate, accelerate, and compound into extraordinary outcomes. I talk about becoming a student of your calendar, creating non-negotiable behaviors around sleep, health, family, faith, and finances, and why attachment to timing creates resistance. Real growth happens when you stay devoted before the evidence appears. Most importantly, I discuss the power of humility, faith, and consistency. When you stay aligned with where you want to be or better and keep showing up every day, you create more opportunities, options, and touches of favor in your life. To join my next free Friday Training sessions, email me at david@dmeltzer.com
Transcribe →Why Presence Changes Everything
2w ago00:37:50Tap to summarizeIn today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur, speaker, and bestselling author Stephen Scoggins to talk about identity, leadership, and the personal growth that comes from facing hard truths. We discuss why vulnerability creates stronger connections, the difference between authenticity and living from your essence, and how the words “I am” can reshape the way you approach success. Stephen shares lessons from homelessness, business growth, and life after a major exit, while I offer practical frameworks for building trust, evaluating relationships, managing time, and creating a life rooted in purpose rather than hustle. Together, we explore service, devotion, presence, and what it means to become who you’re meant to be.
Transcribe →The Power of Paradox
2w ago00:27:50Tap to summarizeIn today’s episode, I sit down with Blaine Bartlett to discuss the paradoxes that shape business, leadership, and personal growth. We talk about why doing hard things now often makes life easier later, how discomfort fuels growth, and why patience is essential when progress feels slow. We also explore the relationship between knowledge and awareness, the difference between discipline and devotion, and how resistance can keep us stuck. Along the way, we unpack the power of asking better questions, staying present, and understanding what truly matters. We finish with a conversation about giving, receiving, worthiness, and the abundance that comes from living with purpose.
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