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The Playbook
Hosted by Dave Meltzer, The Playbook features sports icons who are using their post-athletic careers to enter the world of entrepreneurship.
Episodes
The PlaybookBuilding Cultural Intelligence Into AI
In today’s episode, I sit down with Kishore Lulla, founder and chairman of Eros Innovation, to discuss how culture, ethics, and human experience can shape the…
The PlaybookThe Freedom of Global Mobility
In today’s episode, I sit down with Leonardo Leao, CEO of Leao Group, to discuss global mobility, self-image, and the freedom created by expanding beyond…
The PlaybookWealth Begins With Better Planning
In today’s episode, I sit down with tax strategist, author, and entrepreneur Courtney Epps, founder of OTB Tax and Tax Rebels, to talk about building lasting…
The PlaybookBe the Story You Want to Tell
In today’s episode, I sit down with former NBA players Tarik Black and CJ Miles to discuss storytelling, authenticity, mentorship, and the transition from…
The PlaybookWhy Adaptability Wins
In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur, bestselling author, and real estate industry leader Ryan Serhant to talk about building a career by pursuing…
The PlaybookNice vs. Kind: The Difference That Changes How You Lead
In today’s episode, I break down the difference between being nice and being kind, and why choosing truth over approval can transform the way we lead and…
The PlaybookChanging One Life at a Time
In today’s episode, I sit down with Pro Football Hall of Famer Ray Lewis to discuss the principles that guide his life beyond the field. Ray shares how faith…
The PlaybookWhy Kindness Wins in Business
In today’s episode, I join Rebecca Whitman, magnetic abundance mentor, keynote speaker, and host of the globally ranked Balanced, Beautiful & Abundant podcast…
The PlaybookRewriting the Way You Think
In today’s episode, I sit down with Canadian author and personal development pioneer Bob Proctor to talk about the mindset shifts that transformed his life…
The PlaybookThe Danger of Measuring the Wrong Things
In today’s episode, I sit down with Blaine Bartlett to discuss the danger of measuring the wrong things in business and leadership. We break down why revenue…
The PlaybookThe Power of Adding Value
In today’s episode, I sit down with FUBU founder, Shark Tank investor, and business executive Daymond John to discuss the value of building a personal brand…
The PlaybookThe Power of Getting Back Up
In today’s episode, I sit down with Pro Football Hall of Famer Nick Lowery, one of the most accomplished kickers in NFL history, to talk about the mindset that…
The PlaybookThe 5 Hidden Costs That Can Hold Your Business Back
In today’s episode, I break down the five expenditures that determine your business's success and why emotional expenditure is the one most leaders overlook. I…
The PlaybookThe Psychology of Sales Success
In today’s episode, I sit down with Ryan Serhant, founder and CEO of SERHANT, to talk about the mindset behind building a successful career, brand, and…
The PlaybookThe Process Behind Lasting Success
In today’s episode, I sit down with former NBA player and Viola founder Al Harrington to talk about the mindset behind building a lasting career long after the…
The PlaybookBuilding a Legacy That Lasts
In today’s episode, I sit down with basketball legend Sue Bird, one of the most accomplished players in the history of the game, to talk about the mindset…
The PlaybookTurning Criticism Into Confidence
In today’s episode, I sit down with Ronnie 2K, the longtime face of the NBA 2K franchise, entrepreneur, and owner of LEVEL San Francisco, to talk about the…
The PlaybookThe Power of Tactical Empathy
In today’s episode, I sit down with former FBI hostage negotiator, bestselling author of Never Split the Difference, and CEO of The Black Swan Group, Chris…
The PlaybookSmarter Health Starts With Better Data
In today’s episode, I sit down with biohacking pioneer Dave Asprey to talk about the future of longevity, health, and human performance. We discuss why…
The PlaybookLessons on Freedom, Faith, and Letting Life Happen
In this episode, I talk about turning the ideas that resonate with us into daily behaviors that create lasting change. I discuss why God won’t give you an…
The PlaybookReal Estate Marketing That Works
In today’s episode, I sit down with Anthony Raimo, the 25-year-old entrepreneur behind Trident Corporate Housing and Raimo Renovations, to talk about building…
The PlaybookScaling Without Losing Yourself
In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur, business strategist, and podcast host Adam Strong to talk about what it really takes to build a successful…
The PlaybookThe Power of Relentless Effort
In today’s episode, I sit down with Daniel Diaz, CEO and Founder of F3 Technologies, to talk about building a business through resilience, leadership, and…
The PlaybookTurning Ambition Into Action
In today’s episode, I talk about what really separates ambition from achievement, and why success is built through systems instead of occasional bursts of…
The PlaybookFinding Purpose Beyond the Fight
In today’s episode, I sit down with former UFC star and professional boxer Jorge Masvidal, founder of Game Bred Fighting Championships, to talk about what it…
The PlaybookThe Art of Meaningful Stories
In today’s episode, I sit down with legendary writer, producer, and animation pioneer John Semper, whose work has shaped generations through projects including…
The PlaybookThe Mindset That Builds Champions
In this episode, I talk about why your potential isn't limited by your skills, knowledge, or opportunities; it's limited by the interference created by how you…
The PlaybookWhy Great Leaders Keep Learning
In today’s episode, I sit down with Marc Lore and Jim Kwik to talk about the mindset, leadership, and long-term thinking that drive lasting success. We discuss…
The PlaybookThe Power of Positive Influence
In today’s episode, I join Mark Pattison on the Finding Your Summit podcast to talk about the mission of empowering more than a billion people through service…
The PlaybookThe Psychology of Financial Freedom
In today’s episode, I sit down with Rob Gill to talk about building wealth that lasts by combining the right mindset with the right financial structure. We…
The PlaybookBuilding Brand Identity
In today’s episode, I share why the strongest brands are built on purpose, consistency, and emotional connection rather than logos, titles, or marketing…
The PlaybookSecuring Growth Without Cutting Corners
In today's episode, I sit down with Scott Mahoney, Chairman and CEO of Peter Millar, to talk about building a luxury brand without ever sacrificing quality. We…
The PlaybookThe Power of Self Talk
In today’s episode, I sit down with executive coach, bestselling author, and leadership expert Rhett Power to talk about how self-talk shapes leadership…
The PlaybookReplace Worry with Purposeful Action
In this episode, I explain why worry is one of the greatest sources of interference between you and where you want to be or better. When you focus your…
The PlaybookLeading Through Free Fall
In today’s episode, I sit down with Brianna Sylver, founder and president of Sylver Consulting, to talk about why resistance is often the first step toward…
The PlaybookThe Five to Thrive Sales System
In today’s episode, I break down the Five to Thrive sales system and why selling starts with getting people to get back to you. I explain how to stop wasting…
The PlaybookThe Science of Better Selling
In today's episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and inventor Sylvester Raymond, founder of Piñata Digital Marketing and Signal to Sale, to talk about building…
The PlaybookBuilding Without Permission
In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and Rhubaia founder Lacey Cadieux to talk about resilience, self-belief, and building a company without…
The PlaybookNetworking Is A Marathon
In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Ivan Misner, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, the world’s largest business networking organization. Dr…
The PlaybookThe Mindset Behind Billion Dollar Deals
In today’s episode, I sit down with Shane P Mahi, founder and CEO of RevIntel, investor, and host focused on helping businesses grow through AI and revenue…
The PlaybookControl What You Can, Influence What You Can’t
In this episode, I explain why life gets easier when you stop trying to control people, circumstances, and outcomes, and focus on what you can control: what…
The PlaybookWhy Simple Habits Change Everything
In today’s episode, I sit down with author, speaker, and thought leader David Fullmer, creator of the Becoming Seven framework, to talk about building a life…
The PlaybookThe Bridge Between Fear and Faith
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Blaine Bartlett to talk about bridging the gap between fear and faith, and why wisdom is built by taking action through…
The PlaybookThe Power of Exponential Thinking
In today’s episode, I sit down with legendary business strategist Jay Abraham, one of the most influential marketing minds of the last several decades, to talk…
The PlaybookReclaim Your Power
In today’s episode, I share six lessons on reclaiming your power by taking accountability for your thoughts, perceptions, and behaviors instead of blaming…
The PlaybookThe Power of a Chance
In today’s episode, I sit down with Clint Betts, entrepreneur, CEO of CEO.com, and co-founder of Silicon Slopes, to talk about leadership, faith, and the power…
The PlaybookBreaking the High Functioning Trap
In today’s episode, I sit down with executive coach, speaker, Ironman athlete, and Iron Mind Advisors founder Kendrick Stoddart to talk about resilience…
The PlaybookTurning Value Into Velocity
In this episode, I share why sales has never been about persuasion—it's about service. When you make it easy for the right people to understand the value you…
The PlaybookThe Personal Success Equation
In today’s episode, I’m joined by bestselling author, financial educator, and Rich Dad Poor Dad co-author Sharon Lechter to talk about the mindset behind…
The PlaybookWhy Wisdom Always Wins
In today’s episode, I’m joined by entrepreneur Clint Betts, CEO of CEO.com and co-founder of Silicon Slopes, for a conversation about leadership, faith…
The PlaybookThe Power of Long Term Vision
In today’s episode, I sit down with Matt Ebert, founder and CEO of Crash Champions, to talk about the lessons behind building one of the largest collision…
The PlaybookCelebrating Habits Over Outcomes
In today’s episode, I answer audience questions about using AI without losing the human behaviors that create lasting success. I explain why knowledge has…
The PlaybookThe Daily Habits Behind Great Entrepreneurs
In today’s episode, I sit down with franchise consultant Giuseppe Grammatico to talk about building a business that creates financial success without…
The PlaybookOvercoming the Purpose Crisis
In today’s episode, I sit down with high performance coach and Edge founder Raul Villacis to talk about why so many successful men still struggle with purpose…
The PlaybookThe Results Equation: How Your Thoughts Create Your Success
In this episode, I remind you that the results you create begin with what you think, say, do, believe, and feel. When you control your perceptions and the…
The PlaybookFinding Your Identity in a Noisy World
In today’s episode, I sit down with actress, entrepreneur, and podcast host Sasha Pieterse to discuss the transition from a successful career in entertainment…
The PlaybookThe Values That Change Everything
In today’s episode, I share the lessons that reshaped my life after losing everything and rebuilding from the ground up. I talk about the four core values that…
The PlaybookThe Power Of Proactive Health
In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Alexander, CEO and co-founder of CoreViva, to talk about the power of proactive health through full body MRI scans. We…
The PlaybookThe Price of a Toxic Culture
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Catherine Mattice, founder and CEO of Civility Partners, to talk about workplace culture, toxicity, and the habits that shape…
The PlaybookThe Infinite Loop of Giving
In today’s episode, I share what my mom taught me about generosity, faith, gratitude, and the infinite loop of giving. I reflect on growing up with very…