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by David Meltzer, Entrepreneur.com
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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- Today27 min
The Difference Between Discipline and Devotion
In today’s episode, I sit down with Alvaro Nuñez to discuss what separates people who thrive under pressure from those who break under it. We explore the difference between discipline and devotion, why non negotiable behaviors create consistency in uncertain circumstances, and how preparation shapes performance. I share my perspective on burnout, explaining why interference, not effort, drains our energy, along with practical ways to reconnect with intuition, faith, and purpose. We also talk about decision making when evidence is incomplete, the power of asking for help, and the lessons that setbacks, mistakes, and challenges can teach when viewed through a different lens.
- Yesterday31 min
Dreamers Versus Builders
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Blaine Bartlett for a conversation on the difference between dreamers and builders. We break down why execution is the true separator between ideas and results, and how habits, discipline, accountability, and clarity create momentum. Blaine shares insights on developing a professional mindset, building systems that support consistent action, and staying focused on the deeper purpose behind your goals. We also discuss the importance of scheduling priorities, avoiding perfectionism, embracing progress, and adopting an identity rooted in growth. Together, we explore practical ways to turn vision into measurable results through daily execution and intentional action.
- 2 days ago11 min
The Difference Between Giving and Growing
In today’s episode, I share a lesson that reshaped how I think about generosity, receiving, and abundance. Inspired by my mother’s example of selfless giving, I reflect on why some of the kindest and most generous people struggle financially and how many of us misunderstand the relationship between giving and receiving. I explain why giving value, kindness, love, and forgiveness creates far more impact than simply giving away money, and why learning to receive is one of the greatest gifts we can offer others. I also explore faith, gratitude, and the belief that we live in a world of more than enough, where abundance grows when we stop thinking in terms of scarcity.
- 3 days ago14 min
Creating Demand in Any Market
In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and collectibles pioneer Josh Luber, the co-founder of StockX, former Fanatics Collectibles executive, and founder of Ghostwrite. We discuss how he built multiple billion-dollar businesses by understanding the relationship between supply, demand, culture, and commerce. Josh shares why expertise and passion matter when building a company, how authentic scarcity differs from artificial scarcity, and what entrepreneurs can learn from markets ranging from sneakers and trading cards to luxury goods. We also explore the role of cultural relevance in creating demand, the lessons behind successful collectible brands, and how Ghostwrite applies proven marketplace principles to a new category.
- 4 days ago49 min
Why Great Leaders Are Annoying
In 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.
- 5 days ago23 min
The New Luxury Is Longevity
In 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.
- 6 days ago25 min
Finding Growth Through Change
In 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.
- 1 weeks ago29 min
The Hidden Law of Long-Term Success
In 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.
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