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
  • Finding Growth Through Change

    Finding Growth Through Change
    Jun 11 2026
    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.
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    25 mins
  • The Hidden Law of Long-Term Success

    The Hidden Law of Long-Term Success
    Jun 10 2026
    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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    29 mins
  • The Power of Persistence

    The Power of Persistence
    Jun 9 2026
    In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur Dylan Conroy to talk about the journey from growing up with financial insecurity to building wealth, losing it all, and finding a greater purpose through faith and service. I share lessons learned from my time with Lee Steinberg, stories about negotiating major sports deals, and a memorable conversation with Ray Lewis that changed how I think about desire and commitment. We also discuss the lasting influence of Napoleon Hill, why wisdom matters more than ever in the age of AI, and how relationships, experiences, and persistence create opportunities that money alone can’t buy.
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    29 mins
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