Summary

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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Episodes
  • The One Question That Closes Every Deal
    Apr 21 2026
    In today’s episode, I talk about why great opportunities show up far outside your assigned industry, and how business becomes easier when you stop thinking in narrow categories. I share what I’m building next, from a book centered on my five daily practices to a TV concept focused on giving promising entrepreneurs a real second chance. I also talk about handling rejection, staying persistent, and giving better meaning to setbacks over time. Along the way, I break down the difference between discipline and devotion, why harmony matters more than balance, how to think about risk tolerance, and what actually helps you stand out when everyone else is competing for attention.
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    40 mins
  • How to Shift from Scarcity to Abundance
    Apr 20 2026
    In this episode, I remind you that giving doesn’t take away; it expands you. When you give with intention, you increase your capacity to receive and put yourself in the flow of more. I talk about why you have to give first, and how scarcity interferes with everything you want. What you give, time, energy, and encouragement is exactly what you strengthen in your life. When you shift from not enough to more than enough, and stay aligned in how you give, receive, and ask, you create a cycle that works for you. That’s how you live in abundance. To join my next free Friday Training sessions, email me at david@dmeltzer.com
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    43 mins
  • The Power Of Knowing Your Worth
    Apr 19 2026
    In today’s episode, I sit down with Cindy Eckert, an entrepreneur whose journey redefines what it means to know your worth. From turning down a $900 million offer to ultimately closing a billion-dollar exit, Cindy shares how she separated perceived value from true bottom line. We talk about structuring deals the right way, how she regained her company for $1, and the lessons learned from that process. Cindy also opens up about building a company in women’s health, pushing through skepticism, and shifting from proving yourself to creating real impact that changes lives.
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    17 mins
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