David Meltzer, Entrepreneur.comBusiness, Careers, Entrepreneurship
David Meltzer, Entrepreneur.comBusiness, Careers, Entrepreneurship

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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.

  • The Real Cost of Staying in the Wrong Circles
    A conversation about removing toxicity, embracing change, and building a life and business grounded in values, clarity, and meaningful relationships.
  • The Hidden Cost of an Unhealthy Team
    A conversation about building healthier, more engaged workplaces through personalized care, accountability, and a performance-focused health system.
  • The Farming Upgrade No One Saw Coming
    A conversation about how overlooked science, smarter use of light, and mission-driven innovation are reshaping the future of agriculture and creating technology that actually scales.
  • Clearing Mental Clutter for Real Progress
    A conversation with Adalbert De La Cruz about clearing mental clutter, easing pressure, and turning scattered thoughts into actionable momentum.
  • The Habits That Create Real Freedom
    A conversation about humility, mentorship, receiving without guilt, and the non-negotiable habits that rebuilt my life after losing everything.
  • How Emotional Patterns Shape Your Life
    In today’s episode, I talk with Fabien Auger about emotional patterns, burnout, and the small daily resets that helped him rebuild his life and inspire the creation of his wellness platform, Zulni.
  • Raise Your Environment, Raise Your Life
    Why the People, Places, and Patterns Around You Determine Your Next Level
  • Why a Service Mindset Drives Real Growth
    This episode explores how service-focused language, intention, and trust turn sales conversations into meaningful long-term partnerships.
  • How Entrepreneurs Grow With Intention
    Entrepreneur Noor Fateh joins me to share the vision, speed, and resilience that shaped his path from family sacrifice to leading FanBasis through massive growth.
  • The Voice Behind the World’s Most Popular Game
    A wide-ranging conversation with Andres Cantor about soccer culture, talent, teamwork, and the evolution of the World Cup.
  • How Real Wealth Is Built
    A clear walk through ten timeless wealth principles that turn mindset, faith, planning, and persistence into the freedom to do what you want, when you want, with who you want.
  • Why Interference Drains Your Potential
    In this episode, I unpack how purposeful routines, clear nonnegotiables, and the right capabilities remove interference and keep you aligned with where you want to go.
  • What Your Past Doesn’t Have to Decide
    In this episode, I share how time, meaning, and non negotiable habits create a clearer path toward purpose, resilience, and better results.
  • The Power of Who You Stand With
    How Intentional Relationships Drive Influence, Success, and Impact
  • The Five Elements of a Perfect Pitch
    In today’s episode, I break down how purpose, credibility, emotional connection, AI, and the three no rule combine to transform your pitch, protect your time, and move you toward true freedom.
  • How Two Founders Scaled a Side Hustle
    In today’s episode, I sit down with Adam Lovingood and Richard Garcia to explore how they built a scalable self-serve wine experience while balancing full-time careers and a long-term vision for growth.
  • Choosing Mission Over Circumstance
    In today’s episode, I sit down with Sande Golgart to talk about fear, non-negotiable habits, mission-driven growth, and the freedom that comes from removing resistance.
  • Mastering the Empty Mile
    In today’s episode, I share how consistency, intentional time use, and non-negotiable behavior create sustainable growth and lasting happiness.
  • The Mindset That Keeps High Performers Hungry
    In today’s episode, I sit with James Maslow and Forrest Griffin to talk winning, work identity, leadership, and the pressure that pushes high performers to stay sharp.
  • Choosing Alignment Over Self-Destruction
    In today’s episode, I share the inner shift that saved my life and the daily practices that keep me aligned in a conversation with women’s leadership coach and healer Kaye Doran.