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David Meltzer on “Why You Shouldn’t Do Business with D*cks”

March 31, 2026·14 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

We sat down with David Meltzer at Super Bowl Media Row to talk about success, failure, mindset, and the lessons that shaped his life and career. From growing up with a single mother to making (and losing) over $100 million, David shares powerful insights on ego, mental health, business, and why kindness is the ultimate advantage. He also dives into the inspiration behind his new book “Don’t Do Business with Dcks”* and what it really means to build meaningful relationships in business and life. This episode covers: Losing everything in 2008 and rebuilding The role of ego vs. humility in success Why kindness is a business strategy Lessons from working with top athletes and agents Mental health, mindset, and controlling your future If you're into entrepreneurship, personal growth, sports business, or mindset, this is a must-watch. 🎙️ Stay Tranquilo Podcast — real conversations, real perspective. #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #mindset #author #speaker #sports #newbook #sportsbusiness Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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