
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.
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In today’s episode, I talk about what it means to actually walk the walk—not just in business, but in faith, giving, and leadership. I break down the idea of the “infinite loop of giving” and why asking for help is just as important as giving it. I share how losing $100 million was the greatest form of protection I cou
In today’s episode, I sit down with Mikael Brandrup, a Copenhagen-born artist who left behind the golden handcuffs of corporate design to find freedom through expression. We talk about what happens when your supposed passion starts to drain you, and the difference between building for others versus creating from within
In this episode, I shared why chasing “more” often leaves us feeling empty, no matter how much we achieve. The finish line keeps moving when we base our happiness on the next goal. Real fulfillment doesn’t come from accumulation—it comes from clarity, gratitude, and alignment with our values. By redefining what “enough
In today’s episode, I sit down with Josh Luber, the co-founder of StockX and Fanatics Collectibles, to talk about what it really means to build a third act after creating two major successes. Josh shares how financial freedom and a grounded home life have shifted his relationship to pressure and how Ghostwrite, his lat
In today’s episode, I sit down with Tom Bilyeu, co-founder of Quest Nutrition and creator of Impact Theory, to talk about what it really takes to sustain success without losing your sense of purpose. Tom opens up about building a billion-dollar brand while knowing it wasn’t his ultimate calling—and how he stayed ground
In today’s episode, I sit down with David Abeles, CEO of TaylorMade Golf, from the tour truck at Augusta National. We talk about what it really takes to lead through uncertainty, how work ethic sets the tone, and why self-awareness and feedback are essential for growth. David shares how his team’s relentless pursuit of