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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 PlaybookThe Power of Giving Back
In today’s episode, I sit down with Super Bowl 50 champion, Pro Bowl running back, entrepreneur, and high school football coach CJ Anderson. After a successful…
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Turning Desire Into Action: The Mindset That Creates Success
In this episode, I remind you that desire alone doesn't create results. What you think, say, do, believe, and feel must be aligned with where you want to be or…
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Why Failure Is Part of the Process
In today’s episode, I sit down with Greg Lutzka, two-time X Games gold medalist, entrepreneur, television host, and executive producer, to talk about the…
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The Reality of Entrepreneurial Freedom
In today’s episode, I sit down for a candid conversation about the reality of entrepreneurial freedom and why it’s far different from what most people imagine…
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Building Wealth Without Losing Yourself
In today’s episode, I sit down with Tilman Fertitta, chairman, CEO, and sole owner of Fertitta Entertainment, which includes Landry’s, the Golden Nugget, and…
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The Pursuit of More Than Enough
In today’s episode, I sit down with William Naylor to talk about the pursuit of happiness, the dangers of external validation, and the lessons I learned after…
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Speak It Into Reality
In today’s episode, I sit down with Blaine Bartlett to explore how our thoughts, emotions, language, and habits shape the reality we experience. We discuss why…
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Speak It Into Reality
In today’s episode, I sit down with Blaine Bartlett to explore how our thoughts, emotions, language, and habits shape the reality we experience. We discuss why…
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Breaking Out of the Invisible Cage
In today’s episode, I sit down with Genea Barnes, career empowerment coach, speaker, and founder of Be The Wolf, to explore how early life experiences shape…
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Breaking Out of the Invisible Cage
In today’s episode, I sit down with Genea Barnes, career empowerment coach, speaker, and founder of Be The Wolf, to explore how early life experiences shape…
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The Truth About Your Potential
In this episode, I remind you that the biggest limitation to your potential isn’t a lack of skills, knowledge, or resources; it’s the interference created by…
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The Truth About Your Potential
In this episode, I remind you that the biggest limitation to your potential isn’t a lack of skills, knowledge, or resources; it’s the interference created by…
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Turning Shaky People Into Sturdy Projects
In today’s episode, I sit down with acclaimed life strategist, author, and comeback coach Tim Storey to discuss faith, purpose, resilience, and the power of…
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Turning Shaky People Into Sturdy Projects
In today’s episode, I sit down with acclaimed life strategist, author, and comeback coach Tim Storey to discuss faith, purpose, resilience, and the power of…
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The Power of Small Daily Wins
In today’s episode, I’m joined by actor, singer, and entrepreneur James Maslow and renowned golf coach Virgil Herring for a conversation about confidence…
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The Power of Small Daily Wins
In today’s episode, I’m joined by actor, singer, and entrepreneur James Maslow and renowned golf coach Virgil Herring for a conversation about confidence…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The Power of Persistence
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…
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How Great Characters Find Their Voice
In today’s episode, I sit down with acclaimed writer, producer, and director Angelo Pizzo, the creative force behind Rudy, Hoosiers, and many other…
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The God Sized Hole Success Couldn’t Fill
In today’s episode, I sit down for a candid conversation about the lessons that shaped my life, from growing up in a single-parent household and chasing…
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Why Success Starts Small
In this episode, I remind you that the biggest results in life come from doing great things while they’re still small. Small actions and consistent habits…
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Why Presence Changes Everything
In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur, speaker, and bestselling author Stephen Scoggins to talk about identity, leadership, and the personal growth…
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The Power of Paradox
In today’s episode, I sit down with Blaine Bartlett to discuss the paradoxes that shape business, leadership, and personal growth. We talk about why doing hard…
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Why Fear Loses When You Act
In today’s episode, I sit down with Joe Hart, President and CEO of Dale Carnegie, to talk about leadership, fear, conflict, and the challenges facing younger…
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The Gift Inside Every Setback
In today’s episode, I share why giving isn’t about money, but about creating value and allowing others the opportunity to help. I talk about losing over $100…
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The Dummy Tax That Built Me
In today’s episode, I’m sharing the mistakes, red flags, and hard-earned lessons that shaped who I am today. I talk about growing up with a single mom…
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The Love Language of Time
In today’s episode, I share why time is my love language and why how we use it reveals what we value most. Blaine Bartlett joins me for a conversation on…
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The AAA Strategy for Success
In this episode, I share the AAA Strategy—Alignment, Action, and Adjustment—and how it helps you turn setbacks into momentum. When your values, energy, and…
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Act Like the Champion You Are
In today’s episode, I sit down with acclaimed speaker, writer, and life coach Tim Storey to talk about acting like the champion you already are. We talk about…
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Thinking Bigger Than Your Limits
In today’s episode, I talk about the ways we unknowingly limit ourselves by assigning meaning to past failures, setbacks, and defining moments. I share why…
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Why Top Performers Love The Hard Part
In today’s episode, I sit down with Sequel co-founders Matt Smith and Alex Macdonald, who bring together the worlds of professional sports, entrepreneurship…
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The Hidden Psychology of Attention
In today’s episode, I sit down with Blaine Bartlett to talk about the psychology, philosophy, and physiology behind effective marketing in a world where…
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The Well-Oiled Life: Master Your Time and Maximize Productivity
In this episode, I remind you that time shouldn’t control you—you should control your time. The key is becoming a student of your calendar and learning how to…
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Turning Visibility Into Opportunity
In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and marketing strategist Kim Walsh Phillips alongside singer, actor, and American Idol breakout Justin Guarini…
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You Don't Have a Money Problem. You Have a Mind Problem.
In today’s episode, I sit down with business broker, entrepreneur, and What’s Your Deal? host Matt Uhler for a conversation about faith, accountability…
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Asking For Help Changes Everything
In today’s episode, I talk about why asking for help is one of the greatest gifts you can give another person and how ego quietly interferes with our…
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How Sports Fans Become Owners
In today’s episode, I sit down with Parker Graham, former pro athlete and Founder and CEO of Vestible, to talk about democratizing sports ownership and…
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Why Consistency Always Creates Results
In today’s episode, I sit down with Blaine Bartlett to talk about why big results are built through small, repeatable actions instead of massive breakthrough…
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Turning Money Into Impact
In today’s episode, I sit down with Scott Ryan, Founder and CEO of Investature, to talk about the surprising connection between climate solutions, personal…
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The Belief Patterns Holding You Back
In this episode, I remind you that your belief patterns shape your reality. What you do, say, think, feel, and believe every day matters. I talk about why it’s…
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The Future of Business Legacy
In today’s episode, I sit down with Jay Abraham, founder and CEO of The Abraham Group and one of the most trusted strategic minds in modern business. Jay…
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God Already Knew Your Limitations
In today’s episode, I sit down with acclaimed speaker, writer, and life coach Tim Storey for a conversation about faith, wisdom, purpose, and the mindset…
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Stop Giving Away Your Best Hours
In today’s episode, I share why coaches, mentors, and teachers can speed up your journey, but they can’t do the inner work for you. I talk about getting from A…
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Building Wealth Through Fair Enterprise
In today’s episode, I sit down with billionaire entrepreneur and Magna International founder Frank Stronach to talk about his journey from arriving in Canada…
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What My Mom Taught Me Without Words
In today’s episode, I reflect on the lessons my mom taught me simply through the way she lived. After raising six kids on a second grade teacher’s salary, she…
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Building A Better Pain Recovery Plan
In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Grant Elliott, founder of Rehab Fix and one of the leading voices in movement-based recovery for chronic back pain. We…
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How Ego Interferes With Your Success
In this episode, I remind you that ego is the biggest interference between where you are and where you want to be. The ego wants to defend, control, and prove…
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The Power Of Impossible Targets
In today’s episode, I sit down with Grant Cardone, entrepreneur, real estate investor, bestselling author, and founder of the 10X movement, to talk about…
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Turning Failure Into Faith and Fortune
In today’s episode, I sit down with former NFL players Julius Thomas and Bronson Kaufusi, along with entrepreneur and investor Frank Perdomo, for a…
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The Faith That Follows Failure
In today’s episode, I share the lesson that came after losing over $100 million, going bankrupt, and realizing money alone would never make me happy. I talk…
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The Mindset Behind Elite Performance
In today’s episode, I sit down with Patrice Evra, former Manchester United and France captain, to talk about what it really takes to win at the highest level…
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Why “Too Soon” Is a Burden
In today’s episode, I sit down with Justine Reiss to share my journey from early financial success to losing over $100 million and rebuilding with a new…
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What It Takes To Lead For Decades
In today’s episode, I’m joined by David Abeles, CEO and President of TaylorMade Golf, and Adrian Rietveld, Senior Manager of Tour, to talk about what it really…