Publisher's 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 True Cost of Wasted Energy

    The True Cost of Wasted Energy
    Apr 23 2026
    In today’s episode, I answer live audience questions about the tension between ambition and surrender, and how to stop wasting energy on what pulls us off course. I talk about why time matters so much, how to balance business, family, faith, health, and finances, and what it means to stay aligned in both the human experience and the infinite. I also share my thoughts on spotting toxicity, asking uncomfortable questions, learning from setbacks, and knowing when growth is happening versus when anxiety is taking over. Along the way, I reflect on parenting, mentorship, education, and the habits that help us recover, refocus, and move forward with purpose.
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    44 mins
  • The Power of Doing More with Less

    The Power of Doing More with Less
    Apr 22 2026
    In today’s episode, I break down what it really means to do more with less by designing better systems instead of pushing harder. I share how efficiency comes from eliminating friction through automation, delegation, and intentional focus, even in the smallest daily habits. I walk through why fixing the whole system matters more than reacting to symptoms, and how culture is built through what we reward, not what we say. I also get into ownership, accountability, and replacing what’s broken instead of resisting it. When our systems, communication, and intention align, effort decreases, clarity improves, and results begin to compound in a meaningful way.
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    29 mins
  • The One Question That Closes Every Deal

    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
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