In today’s episode, I break down what it really takes to move forward when everything falls apart. I talk about the pain of losing over $100 million, the identity loss that comes with failure, and the power of turning rejection into redirection. From firewalks to forgiveness, I share how non-negotiable behaviors and consistent values create long-term stability. I explain why faith matters more when nothing makes sense, why self-awareness beats self-pity, and how asking for help can be a higher act of service than offering it. This one’s about finding your direction through struggle—and turning setbacks into something that serves you.

In today’s episode, I break down the habits and mindsets that help turn struggle into strength, focusing on how consistency, clarity, and intentionality create real change. I talk about the difference between helping and enabling, the truth behind non-negotiable behaviors, and why commitment has to outlast circumstances. I explain how I rebuilt after losing everything, what it means to live your legacy instead of chasing one, and why gratitude only matters when it’s practiced during chaos. From sleep to self-awareness, I share the most overlooked priorities that influence success. The throughline? Giving meaning to your pain, and using it to build something better.

In today’s episode, I sit down with mortgage strategist, martial arts coach, and LFG Society founder Arjun Dhingra to talk about real estate, financial literacy, and the emotional weight behind major life purchases. Arjun shares how a canceled coffee meeting almost ended his career, and how vulnerability, education, and authenticity helped him build trust in a fear-driven industry. We break down why some people shouldn’t buy a house yet, how marketing shifts alongside public sentiment, and the real reason financial shame keeps so many stuck. Arjun also opens up about losing everything in 2008—and what that taught him about resilience and responsibility.

In today’s episode, I share the origins of my meetups and how they’ve become a cornerstone of my personal and professional growth. I reflect on how my mother’s influence shaped my commitment to helping others, even during moments of personal loss. I also break down the importance of non-negotiable behaviors, how faith and wisdom help navigate life’s uncertainties, and why defining success on your own terms matters. From structuring your day with purpose to overcoming fear and setbacks, this conversation is about creating clarity in both business and life.

In general, there are three types of businesses in a recession: those that are doing well, those that are stable, and those that are struggling. When making investments during a recession, I tend to place more emphasis on stability and industries or companies that have shown a historic ability to withstand those times. Look for investment opportunities that offer consistency in good and bad economic times, rather than looking to create massive returns. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 Text Me! (949) 298-2905 

Eddie A. Johnson, Basketball TV and Radio Analyst with the Phoenix Suns and SiriusXM NBA Radio, sits down to discuss how his first year post NBA retirement led to him to discover a new purpose in life. Johnson and Meltzer share their thoughts on a wide variety of topics including the inspiration for Eddie writing his book, “You Big Dummy”, the best lessons he learned from being a Sixth Man of the Year award winner, as well as the tools they use to improve focus and resilience. They also chat about how to best handle criticism appropriately in order to grow.

Today's episode is a flashback to my episode with Rob Dyrdek, CEO of The Dyrdek Machine and Former Professional Skateboarder. Rob is one of the most time efficient people I've ever met, and he has become a master of managing his work/life balance. If you haven't already, make sure you go checkout the full episode with Rob and let me know what your biggest takeaway from it was. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 Text Me! (949) 298-2905 

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, James Maslow, Actor and Musician in Big Time Rush, sits down to discuss: [1:08] - His favorite part about stepping on-stage in front of a live audience   [4:27] - Why acting entitled will hamper your ability to succeed [8:47] - Why he keeps pursuing growth in the “everlasting journey” of his career [19:04] - The value that comes from taking stock of the people you surround yourself with

Make your business a profit-center for others by being able to ask and answer the following question: “Determinant of the credibility you’ve told me we have, the emotional connection, the reasons, impacts, and capabilities; do you see any reason you wouldn’t want to move forward?” If you can ask that question and realistically predict the response, then you have effectively turned your business into a profit-center.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Michelle Poole, President of Crocs, shares her insights on: [4:34] - Why having an “icon” is a powerful for driving brand relevance [6:39] - How inclusivity has become a major part of Crocs’ appeal for customers  [10:00] - Why choosing the right companies to partner with can make “one plus one equal three” [16:14] - How Crocs’ Three Pillars of Purpose drive decision-making at the company Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 Text Me! (949) 298-2905 

I use a system that I call the Five Daily Practices to create coherence in my life, meaning that I do things with consistency and persistence, and I’m also very intentional about the prioritization of activities in my business and personal life. These practices will not only help you to determine what you want in life, but they are essential if you want to accomplish it.

Always ask yourself, can I guarantee that I will be in business tomorrow? Stay in business, that is the key to a successful business.

When you set achievable goals and put plans in place to meet them, you'll experience a higher rate of success and simultaneously turn up your worthiness thermostat. You need goal setting (and promise keeping) to be a consistent, persistent behavior, which will then allow you to enjoy the pursuit of your potential by creating objectives and meeting them.

An analogy I like to use to explain this is a blade of grass pushing through the soil to enjoy everything the sun has to offer. The fragile bit of grass is beneath tons of soil and stone. It doesn't know if it is getting nearer to the surface and the sun, it only knows the direction it must keep pushing. Not until the instant it breaks through the cold soil into the light does it know the effort will be rewarded. A blade of grass, of course, doesn't suffer from the doubt and second thoughts that make our path seem harder as we get closer to our objective. In fact, so many times when we are just about to succeed and grow free in the light is when we quit because the dirt is just too hard. That isn’t what you want to do. In order to break through and become the person you want to become, you have to weather the layers of uncertainty and get through the “rocks” of life. Bet on yourself and the abundance of the universe with confidence knowing that when all is said and done everything the “Sun” or “light” has to offer will be worth the effort and trials. Everything will come in the right way at the perfect time ... just don’t quit.

In today's episode, I sit down with Steve Arneson to break down the journey from losing over $100 million to rebuilding with purpose. I share the mindset shifts, daily practices, and hard lessons that reshaped my approach to business, wealth, and life. Steve brings his expertise in high-net-worth investing and relationship-building to the conversation, and we talk about how to align with the right people, navigate setbacks, and create lasting success. From redefining abundance to understanding the real power of giving and receiving, this episode is about making better decisions, taking ownership, and staying committed to long-term growth.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Tony DiSilvestro, Founder and CEO of YNOT Enterprises, shares his insights on: [2:55] - Why you should consider customers who complain to be your best customers [4:07] - The roles that delegation and “micro-failures” play in running several multi-million-dollar companies [6:41] - How a lack of fundamentals is responsible for most of the businesses that fail  [11:32] - Why your ideal customer avatar and ideal employee avatar need to match  Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 Text Me! (949) 298-2905 

1. Stimulate Interest: Stimulate interest for availability first, meaning practice getting people to respond to your calls, texts, emails, and social media messages first. Then, focus on stimulating interest for your business or services. 2. Transition the Interest: Emotionally connect with who you’re targeting. Then, transition their interest through professional collateral and a clear explanation of true value. Use the 100/20 Rule: be able to articulate that your customers will receive $100 of value for every $20 they spend. 3. Share the Vision: Share the vision of true value. You want to demonstrate the value you’ll be providing in relation to the customer’s personal values, experiential values, giving and receiving values. Make them see the win-win situation in doing business together. 4. Manage and Develop the Vision: Manage and develop a vision by providing the value that you promised. Don’t oversell, rather help them manage and develop their expectations. 5. Thrive: When you’ve done all four previous steps correctly, consistently, and persistently, you thrive. Thrivation is, in essence, getting your customers or other people outside of your organization to sell your product or service for you. This means that you make a lot of money, help a lot of people, and have a lot of fun! Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 Text Me! (949) 298-2905

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Matt Bailey, Founder and CEO of GameOn, sits down to discuss: - Why a strong foundation combined with an adaptable approach has helped GameOn to evolve - How GameOn has worked to differentiate itself in a very competitive market - The two biggest skills that he’s found most helpful as a leader Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 Text Me! (949) 298-2905 

Every once in a while I like to bring on some of my mentees and friends for a Fireside Chat during my Weekly Free Training. This week I had the pleasure of being joined by my two friends, Adam Jablin and Dr. Kien Vuu. Each of them brought so much value that I needed to share both conversations with you all! Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 Text Me! (949) 298-2905

If you want to achieve it, prioritize it in your life. Commit to a minimum amount of time each day so that your body, mind, and soul are all working in unison. The only limits that exist in our lives are the ones we place on ourselves. If you don't invest in yourself, what are you ever going to invest in? Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 Text Me! (949) 298-2905 

I always tell people, “Show me your friends, and I will show you your future.” You are who you surround yourself with, so one of the most important steps is separating yourself from those who don’t add value to your life. Ask yourself, “Do I feel good when I am around this person?”, and use your feelings as a barometer to decide if the relationship is worthwhile. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 Text Me! (949) 298-2905 

Understand that there is a vast difference between being busy, which is filling up those 24 hours you have in a day, compared to productivity, which is being efficient with those 24 hours. A busy person always has something going on, whether that is work or simply sleeping on the couch. They aren’t necessarily productive with the time they are busy, though, and they are often inaccessible. A productive person knows how to maximize two things: the activities they get paid for and the activities they don’t get paid for. This delineation is important to make when maximizing your productivity and accessibility, so you can prioritize the activities you get paid for, as well as those activities which you enjoy the most. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 Text Me! (949) 298-2905 

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Mark Murphy, President and CEO of the Green Bay Packers, sits down to discuss: [1:22] - What it means to be the CEO of the only publicly owned franchise in the NFL  [8:06] - How their Titletown development has evolved to include the TitletownTech venture studio and fund [11:46] - What makes the Green Bay Packers fan base so loyal [14:15] - His thoughts on how to take your ego out of the equation as a leader Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 Text Me! (949) 298-2905 

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Colin O’Brady, Ten-time world record breaking explorer, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author, shares his insights on: [:53] - Why you should shift your mindset to see you toughest challenges as your greatest lessons [3:06] - How his new book The 12-Hour Walk helps people to overcome their limiting beliefs [6:35] - Why rating life moments from 1-10 helps people to get outside their comfort zone [12:19] - How adding one word to a sentence can instantly change your perspective Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 Text Me! (949) 298-2905 

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Artis Stevens, President & CEO at Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, sits down to discuss: [1:15] - How some advice from his father helped him find his passion in life [2:53] - Why an act of violence in his hometown changed his perspective and gave him renewed inspiration [5:58] - How relationship-building served as the foundation to grow Big Brothers Big Sisters into the country’s biggest mentoring organization [7:51] - Why he believes that the ideas of giving and reciprocity are essential for personal growth

In today’s episode, Darren Prince shares his journey from building one of the most respected sports and entertainment agencies to overcoming addiction and helping others do the same. As an agent to icons like Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, he has spent decades navigating the world of high-profile personalities while maintaining authenticity and trust. We discuss the power of asking, the balance between networking and becoming a “favor,” and how self-worth plays a role in opportunities. Darren also opens up about his experience with recovery, the lessons he’s learned, and his commitment to helping others through his Aiming High Foundation.

At least once I month during my Free Weekly Friday Training I like to share my takeaway of the week with everyone and leverage our community of the Breakfast With Champions: Millionaire Breakfast Club so we can all share the valuable lessons that we've learned throughout the week with one another. What was your takeaway of the week? Tweet me @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 Text Me! (949) 298-2905

ZERO EFFECT- A negative impact on your progress associated with inconsistency. Without consistency and persistence, it is difficult to maintain your momentum toward your goals. The impact of the Zero Effect comes from the exponential growth factor that consistency provides. If I do something every day, the first day I’ll have some progress. If my starting point is at number 1, I’ll be at some number greater than 1 (I call it “X” in the example below), whatever variable it is that I’m working on. Day 2, you get the exponential improvement, with that number X increased to the power of 2. You still get that exponential benefit on days 3, 4, 5, 6, and more, as long as you keep working on that sub-goal every day. What happens to people is that somewhere along the line, they think that their inspiration and persistent attitude are enough to keep going— and eventually, they forget. Their momentum is gone, due to what I call the zero effect. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 Text Me! (949) 298-2905 

Sean Kelly, Founder of Chibi Dinos and NFT Guerrillas, and PJ Washington, Forward for the Charlotte Hornets, sit down to chat about how an unseen Instagram DM eventually led to the two meeting and working together, as well as how they are innovating in the industry with the world's first 3D NFT basketball game. Kelly, Washington, and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on the advantage that comes from being an early influencer in a space, how the NBA and its players have gotten involved in NFTs, and how they’ve utilized mentorship to help progress in their respective careers.

1. Know your WHAT... Take inventory of what you want for the day. And do it every day! Factor in your core values: Personal, Experiential, Giving, and Receiving. 2. Know your WHO... Figure out who can help you and who can you help 3. Know your HOW... Become what I call a Student of Your Calendar. 4. Know Your NOW…100% of the things you do now get done, which is why you should practice a Do It Now strategy. 5. Apply your WHY!...Remember that your thoughts about your purpose are your purpose Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 Text Me! (949) 298-2905 

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Deb Liu, CEO and President of Ancestry and author of Take Back Your Power,  [1:48] - How her own childhood experience showed her the need to empower women in the workplace [4:06] - The best way to ask your superiors for what you want and make your ambitions known [12:40] - How to overcome the idea that success is possible without the help of others [16:10] - Why asking for actionable feedback is an essential part of growing as a leader

Get your head in the game with legendary quarterback Brett Favre, who shares his insights on concussion treatment and prevention in this clip from Season 2 of Office Hours.   Favre and host of Office Hours, David Meltzer, talk about the severe concussion that ended Brett’s NFL career and what he’s learned about head trauma since retirement, as well as what he’d do as Commissioner of the NFL to promote player safety. — Office Hours features billionaires, millionaires, entrepreneurs, celebrities, athletes, and entertainers to talk about success, failure, and everything in between. Other guests from Season 2 include: Daymond John from Shark Tank, entrepreneur and best-selling author Ed Mylett, US Olympic beach volleyball legend Kerri Walsh Jennings, chef and restaurateur Wolfgang Puck, New York Times best-selling author, researcher, lecturer, and corporate consultant Dr Joe Dispenza, "The Iceman" Wim Hof, and Grant Cardone, CEO of Cardone Enterprises, Cardone Capital, international speaker, entrepreneur, and author of The 10X Rule.   Stream Season 2 of Office Hours now on Apple TV

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Adrian Gonzalez, Former MLB All-Star, entrepreneur, and investor in LIT Method, shares his thoughts on: [1:40] - How his lengthy baseball career taught him the importance of using low-impact training methods   [5:48] - The single biggest challenge he faced when transitioning to the business world [12:25] - Why his experiences in the minor leagues helped prepare him for the rigors of entrepreneurship [14:14] - How he’s worked to become a more knowledgeable investor in recent years To learn more about the LIT Method, go to www.LITMethod.com Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 Text Me! (949) 298-2905 

Today's episode is a showcase of some of my close friends who have some valuable lessons about business, entrepreneurship and personal branding that you all need to hear. You're going to hear from Bryan Neale, who was one of the referees during the Super Bowl, Rick Jordan CEO & Founder of ReachOut Technology, and Elisha Covey, the host of The Girlfriends Podcast and one of my favorite coaching clients. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 Text Me! (949) 298-2905 

Be a courageous leader who illuminated flaws instead of hiding them. The ability to be vulnerable is such an important aspect of life that I switched the two words sitting on my nightstand from "Thank You" to "Radical Humility," as a reminder to be humble and allow myself to be vulnerable. And it's not simply being vulnerable as a person at home with your family; it is essential to also be vulnerable as a leader in business. Vulnerability is simply the courage to be yourself, "warts and all," a core component of effective leadership. Leaders who try to portray themselves as invulnerable or perfect will soon find that their message does not resonate with their team. Not only that, but a façade of invulnerability is a defense which attracts attacks from others. Vulnerability means living in authenticity.

Consistency is massively important because it allows you to focus on what you want. Focusing on a goal and working toward it every day allows you to utilize the power of intention. That focus yields exponential growth and results. You need to do something every day in order to be great at it. Meditate, use gratitude, practice a skill, work on a relationship, tell somebody that you love and appreciate them. Each of those activities can take as little as 30 seconds a day, if you are efficient, and will make a resounding impact in your life. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 Text Me! (949) 298-2905

Success isn’t about complex strategies or overnight transformations—it’s built on small, consistent actions that add up over time. In this episode, I shared how the simplest habits, like practicing gratitude, following up, and staying committed to daily progress, can lead to massive results. Often, what’s easy to do is just as easy not to do, and that’s where most people fall short. By focusing on steady, intentional effort rather than quick wins, we create the momentum needed for long-term success. To join my next free Friday Training sessions, email me at david@dmeltzer.com

I used to define happiness as the enjoyment of the pursuit of your potential. Now, I have found that it's not only the enjoyment of the pursuit of your potential — but the consistent and persistent enjoyment of that pursuit of your potential that helps you to crush your goals. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 Text Me! (949) 298-2905 

Learn what it takes to create a Nobel Peace Prize-worthy organization from Asheesh Advani, President and CEO of Junior Achievement Worldwide, in this week’s clip from Office Hours Season 2.   Advani and host David Meltzer talk about empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs with problem-solving strategies, the power that comes from a strong self-belief, and why great leaders need to be intelligent followers.  — Office Hours features billionaires, millionaires, entrepreneurs, celebrities, athletes, and entertainers to talk about success, failure, and everything in between. Other guests from Season 2 include: Daymond John from Shark Tank, entrepreneur and best-selling author Ed Mylett, US Olympic beach volleyball legend Kerri Walsh Jennings, chef and restaurateur Wolfgang Puck, New York Times best-selling author, researcher, lecturer, and corporate consultant Dr Joe Dispenza, "The Iceman" Wim Hof, and Grant Cardone, CEO of Cardone Enterprises, Cardone Capital, international speaker, entrepreneur, and author of The 10X Rule.   Stream Season 2 of Office Hours now on Apple TV

You'll be ready to run through a brick wall after hearing from the legendary Les Brown, CEO of Les Brown International, Motivational Speaker, and Author, who shares his unique brand of inspiration and insights on how to lead with faith in this clip from Season 2 of Office Hours.   Brown and host David Meltzer discuss how to build a more positive mindset, why we need to be intentional about our actions, and how a speaker can create the greatest connection with their audience. — Office Hours features billionaires, millionaires, entrepreneurs, celebrities, athletes, and entertainers to talk about success, failure, and everything in between. Other guests from Season 2 include: Daymond John from Shark Tank, entrepreneur and best-selling author Ed Mylett, US Olympic beach volleyball legend Kerri Walsh Jennings, chef and restaurateur Wolfgang Puck, New York Times best-selling author, researcher, lecturer, and corporate consultant Dr Joe Dispenza, "The Iceman" Wim Hof, and Grant Cardone, CEO of Cardone Enterprises, Cardone Capital, international speaker, entrepreneur, and author of The 10X Rule.   Stream Season 2 of Office Hours now on Apple TV

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Dyan Cannon, American actress, director, screenwriter, producer, and editor, sits down to discuss: [3:35] - How her spirituality has influenced her approach to life  [4:29] - Why we should all expect miracles to occur [6:22] - Why she believes that there are more opportunities to “make it” in the entertainment business than ever before   [14:18] - The best pieces of advice she’d give to her younger self on how to deal with fear Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 Text Me! (949) 298-2905 

For today's episode, I took some of my favorite questions from my #BYOQ Live Q&A session I hosted on during my weekly free training. I try to host one of these at least once a month, so if you want to come ask me some questions, just email me david@dmeltzer.com or sign up for my free weekly training by clicking the link below. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 Text Me! (949) 298-2905

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Ryan Pineda, CEO of the Pineda Company, sits down to chat about: [:21] - The similarities between the mindset of a professional athlete and entrepreneur   [2:47] - Why everyone should consider getting involved in real estate [11:27] - How Web 3.0 is changing the real estate industry  [17:15] - Why he doesn’t believe there will be a real estate “crash” in the near future

When you ask someone for help you become an investment of that person. Not having mentors was the biggest mistake I made in my life. Now I always have at least three mentors and when I ask them for help, and I am very concise with my ask. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 Text Me! (949) 298-2905 

Today's episode is a special one! I had the honor to talk with Tim Storey & Craig Siegel on The Paradigm Shift last week and it was one of the best conversations I've had all year. We go deep on being vulnerable, and how all the decisions you make today impact the life you live tomorrow and beyond. Make sure you follow me and Craig on Instagram so you can catch The Paradigm Shift on IG Live every Saturday! Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 Text Me! (949) 298-2905 

Get your fill of entrepreneurial wisdom from Daniel Lubetzky, Founder of KIND Snacks, who talks about building an impactful brand and how company culture relates to performance in this clip from Season 2 of Office Hours.   Lubetzky and host David Meltzer share their insights on creating an environment that empowers your employees to be their best, the value of transparency in marketing, and how leaders can “do well by doing good”.  — Office Hours features billionaires, millionaires, entrepreneurs, celebrities, athletes, and entertainers to talk about success, failure, and everything in between. Other guests from Season 2 include: Daymond John from Shark Tank, entrepreneur and best-selling author Ed Mylett, US Olympic beach volleyball legend Kerri Walsh Jennings, chef and restaurateur Wolfgang Puck, New York Times best-selling author, researcher, lecturer, and corporate consultant Dr Joe Dispenza, "The Iceman" Wim Hof, and Grant Cardone, CEO of Cardone Enterprises, Cardone Capital, international speaker, entrepreneur, and author of The 10X Rule.   Stream Season 2 of Office Hours now on Apple TV

Learn how to transform your inner self with lessons from the renowned Marianne Williamson, #1 NY Times Best-Selling Author & Activist, in this clip from Season 2 of Office Hours.   Williamson and host David Meltzer chat about how to cultivate a mindset of abundance, strategies for finding the right practices to flex your emotional and mental muscles, and how to counter the “psychological and emotional gravity” we all experience. — Office Hours features billionaires, millionaires, entrepreneurs, celebrities, athletes, and entertainers to talk about success, failure, and everything in between. Other guests from Season 2 include: Daymond John from Shark Tank, entrepreneur and best-selling author Ed Mylett, US Olympic beach volleyball legend Kerri Walsh Jennings, chef and restaurateur Wolfgang Puck, New York Times best-selling author, researcher, lecturer, and corporate consultant Dr Joe Dispenza, "The Iceman" Wim Hof, and Grant Cardone, CEO of Cardone Enterprises, Cardone Capital, international speaker, entrepreneur, and author of The 10X Rule.   Stream Season 2 of Office Hours now on Apple TV

In today’s episode, I share the lessons that shaped my journey from financial struggle to success, emphasizing the importance of capturing what resonates—especially the things we resist. I break down the difference between skills, knowledge, and desire, and how aligning them unlocks potential. I reflect on the wisdom of mentors, the power of commitment, and the role of faith in overcoming setbacks. Through personal stories, including losing everything and rebuilding, I unpack how embracing discomfort, learning from mistakes, and staying consistent lead to real growth. Understanding fear, shifting perspective, and recognizing divine detours can transform any challenge into an opportunity.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Janet Foutty, Executive Chair of the Board of Deloitte US, shares her insights on: [4:58] - How to identify the practices that matter most to your personal development [5:51] - Why you need to take an intentional approach that combines reflection and introspection in order to become your best self [7:10] - Why being a “visionary leader” does not mean what you think it does  [11:05] - How leaders can create an organization that empowers their team to show up as their authentic self Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 Text Me! (949) 298-2905 

To celebrate the 5 Year anniversary of The Playbook, I was joined by Tim Storey, Ben Baller, and one of my favorite coaching clients, Shawn Walchef. In 2017 - I thought there were "too many podcasts" to start my own, it’s amazing what can happen if you enjoy the consistent, persistent pursuit of your potentia I can’t believe that today is the 5-year anniversary of the first episode of my podcast The Playbook. My excitement stems from how many people we have positively impacted with the show! Hearing your stories and feedback on how the show has impacted your business or life remains my greatest joy. Starting as a weekly podcast featuring some of my closest friends, athletes, and entrepreneurs sharing their "playbook to success", it quickly grew into a daily show with over 1,200 episodes featuring the likes of Cameron Diaz, Gary Vaynerchuk, Maria Sharapova, Tony Hawk, Tilman Fertitta, business leaders like Chip Wilson (Founder, Lululemon), Howard Behar (President, Starbucks), to legendary entertainers like Dan Aykroyd, Randy Jackson, Danica Patrick, thought leaders Jack Canfield, Sadhguru, Marianne Williamson, and many more. I genuinely appreciate all of your support in making this podcast possible. If you’ve found any value or entertainment from my podcast, it would mean the world to me if you left a review on Apple podcasts. Click here to leave a review. (After you click the link, scroll down towards the bottom and click "Write a Review")