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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
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The Blueprint for Longevity
In today’s episode, I sit down with former NFL quarterback Donovan McNabb, a 13-season veteran best known for leading the Philadelphia Eagles to five NFC…
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Modernizing a Legacy Brand for the Next Generation
In today’s episode, I sit down with Somia Farid Silber, CEO of Edible Brands, to talk about scaling a family legacy into a modern, multi-brand powerhouse. From…
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Give Yourself Permission to Be Great
In today’s episode, I’m joined at Pebble Beach by Marshall Faulk and Virgil Herring for a conversation about mindset, competition, and inner alignment…
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The Frequency of Survival
In today’s episode, I sit down with retired Navy SEAL and former CIA operative Michael Jaco, a veteran of 35 years in high-risk combat zones who now teaches…
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How to Work with Purpose Every Day
In this episode, I share why working harder isn’t the answer — working with purpose is. If your purpose is greater than your pain, you won’t quit. The issue…
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Money Is Not a Bad Word
In today’s episode, I talk about why money is a bad word for so many people and how that belief quietly limits what we receive. I share how losing over $100…
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The Power of On Demand Focus
In today’s episode, I sit down with J Johnson Jr, founder and CEO of High Frequency Highway, a young entrepreneur blending neuroscience, sound, and intention…
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Finding Happiness Through Service and Abundance
In today’s episode, I sit down with serial entrepreneur and investor Terry Knight, whose mission is to help people grow, scale, and live with purpose. We talk…
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Building Brain Like AI for the Real World
In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur Charles Schoenhoeft, CEO of Neural AI, to talk about a brain-like approach to computing that changes how data…
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The Real Reason Your Goals Never Stick
In today’s episode, I break down what a goal actually is and why it should function as a direction, not an outcome. I share how losing everything forced me to…
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When AI Works Without Massive Data Centers
In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur Charles Yeomans, CEO of Atombeam Technologies, to talk about a real data bottleneck hiding in plain sight. We…
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Building an Authentic Brand That People Trust
In this episode, I share why the heartbeat of your brand isn’t your logo or your polish — it’s your story and your frequency. People don’t buy what you say…
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Why Busy People Stay Broke
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Rob Gill to break down why so many people stay stuck financially and how to stop interfering with their own progress. We talk…
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When Purpose Shows Up After Everything Falls Apart
In today’s episode, I sit down with Tanner Courtney, founder of Ready & Forward, a veteran and spinal cord injury survivor who found purpose through service…
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Why Progress Speeds Up When You Stop Forcing It
In today’s episode, I answer rapid-fire questions on breakthroughs, scaling, and relationships. I share how my first financial leap came nine months after law…
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A Smarter Way to Manage Cravings
In today’s episode, I talk with Sarah Kennedy, founder and CEO of Calocurb, about a plant based approach to appetite management built on years of research in…
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Why Most People Are Drifting Without Purpose
In today’s episode, I sit down with Ruben Dua, CEO and founder of Dubb and host of the Connection Loop Podcast, to talk about video, fear, and purpose. We get…
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Building A Business Buyers Want
In today’s episode, I sit down with business broker and entrepreneur Matt Uhler, who’s been self-employed since 17 and has been part of more than 800 business…
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Ditching Toxicity and Designing Your Environment
In this episode, I talk about why transforming your life starts with who and what you allow around you. Toxicity doesn’t just come from obvious negativity — it…
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How Changing Meaning Changes Everything
In today’s episode, I break down why health is the real number one asset, and why chasing goals without asking “for the sake of what?” leads people off track…
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Making Facial Recognition Affordable and Practical
In today’s episode, I sit down with Michael Doherty, founder and CEO of Verifyfaces, to break down how facial recognition can be affordable, fast, and…
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From Pain to Traction
In today’s episode, I break down why so many founders stay stuck even when they have ambition, intelligence, and a work ethic. The real problem is confusing…
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Building Blockchain Without Speculation
In today’s episode, I sit down with Michael Bitonti, CEO of Get Liquid.io, to talk about building real world asset backed lending the disciplined way. We…
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The Real Reason High Performers Feel Stuck
In today’s episode, I sit down with Josh Zolin, CEO of Windy City Equipment Service, to talk about why even high performers feel stuck despite success. We…
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Your Identity Is Tied To The Wrong Thing
In today’s episode, I share a hard lesson about identity, money, and the people we choose. From negotiating a billion dollar deal on day one to losing…
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The Power of Effective Communication
In this episode, I share why effective communication starts with knowing your growth zone and staying in the learning space where clarity, empathy, and…
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Motivation Fades Devotion Stays
In today’s episode, I sit down with James Maslow and endurance athlete Alvaro Nunez to talk about devotion over motivation, thinking bigger than other people’s…
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Why Community Beats Hustle Every Time
In today’s episode, I sit down with Mark and Lisa Murphy, a purpose-driven power couple who blend financial leadership, wellness, and coaching to help people…
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Why 'Power Mode' Beats Hustle Culture Every Time
In today’s episode, I break down the difference between power and force, and why pushing harder often creates resistance instead of results. I explain how ego…
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Why Discipline Needs Direction
In today’s episode, I share how growing up with a single mom shaped my relationship with faith, money, and purpose. I explain why skills and knowledge are only…
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Why Getting Paid Starts With Self Image
In today’s episode, I sit down with Steven Rivera, founder of MindfulWizard, a mindfulness consultant, behavior coach for NYC Department of Education schools…
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The Most Successful People Ask for Help
In today’s episode, I talk about why entrepreneurship feels terrifying when progress moves slowly and the daily evidence rarely matches where you want to go. I…
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Accountability Is the Advantage
In this episode, I share why accountability is the fastest way to regain control and create real freedom in your life. When we stop blaming the outside world…
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Why 70% Effort Beats 100% Every Time
In today’s episode, I’m joined by James Maslow and Mike O’Hearn for a grounded conversation about preparation, consistency, and long-term performance. Mike…
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Growing Exponentially Without a Sales Team
In today’s episode, I sit down with Zack Fleishman, CEO and operator behind Shark Wheel and a former pro tennis player ranked No. 11 in the U.S. We talk about…
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Functional Beverages and the Future of Social Drinking
In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur Amanda Ortega, founder and CEO of Beyond Bottleshop, to talk about the fast-growing non-alcoholic and…
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Stop Interfering With Your Potential
In today’s episode, I break down why your frequency shapes your reality and why truth and potential vibrate faster than fear or distraction. I share how…
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Your Past Is a Lens Not a Leader
In today’s episode, I share the six lessons behind the meaning of the past and why we do not suffer in the present. Reality is neutral and meaning is assigned…
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Why Small Wins Matter More Than Big Expectations
In today’s episode, I sit down with Patrick McEnroe, former professional tennis player, longtime broadcaster, and president of the International Tennis Hall of…
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Live in the Present: The Real Key to Success
In this episode, I share why most of our suffering comes from living in the past or worrying about the future instead of staying present. When we live where…
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Showing Up No Matter What
In today’s episode, I’m joined by James Maslow and Justin Guarini for an honest conversation about showing up when conditions are far from perfect. We talk…
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Why Influence Matters More Than Endorsements
In today’s episode, I sit down with Leonard Armato to talk about how the sports business has flipped from contract negotiation to full-on architecture. We get…
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You’ll Never Get Rich Until You Understand This
In today’s episode, I sit down with Alan Pavlosky, a longtime leader in sports, branding, and community building whose work spans athletes, executives, and…
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Why Clean Nutrition Starts With Better Standards
In today’s episode, I sit down with Thomas Edwards, the entrepreneur behind Organic Gorilla, a grassroots brand redefining what functional food can be. We talk…
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The Habit That Separates Rich From Broke
In today’s episode, I sit down with Daniel Mac for a wide-ranging conversation on building wealth, investing with intention, and staying grounded as success…
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How Ad Free Ecosystems Actually Make Money
In today’s episode, I sit down with Sylvester Raymond, founder and CEO of Piñata Digital Marketing, to talk about a radical alternative to ads, pop-ups, and…
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How to Let Go of the Past and Move Forward
In this episode, I explain why your past isn’t holding you back—the meaning you give it is. I share six lessons that help you move from interference to…
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Why Energy Builds Stronger Brands Than Strategy
In today’s episode, I sit down with Shaan Rais, a high-integrity brand builder and event creator who understands how energy, intention, and consistency shape…
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Designing a Business Around Real Human Needs
In today’s episode, I sit down with Fran Maier, a serial entrepreneur with three decades of experience and the founder and CEO of BabyQuip. After helping scale…
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Building a Brand People Line Up For
In today’s episode I sit down with Richard Pink, second generation steward of the iconic Pink’s Hot Dogs, to talk about how a $50 push cart became an 85 year…
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A Single Word That Changes Everything
In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and Ambigram founder Lee Brett, a creator turning language, identity, and emotion into wearable art. Lee…
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The Simple System Behind Scalable Content
In today’s episode, I break down why attention is the engine, monetization is the transmission, and brand is the fuel that makes both go farther for less. I…
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Building a Half Billion Dollar Business Without Losing Control
In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur David Royce, Founder and Chairman of Aptive, to talk about building scale without losing control. We go back…
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The Power of Presence in Leadership
In this episode, I share six lessons that show why presence always beats performance. Rooms don’t respond to titles—they respond to energy, clarity, and…
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Why Leaders Let People Say No
In today’s episode, I share a lesson about lessons: don’t hoard notes, capture only what truly resonates, and store it in a searchable system. From there, I…
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Turning ADHD Into a Competitive Advantage
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Steev Hodgson, certified ADHD coach and founder of DOSE, an app built to support how an ADHD brain actually works. We talk…
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The Long Game of Sports Leadership
In today’s episode, I sit down with Gary Stokan, president and CEO of Peach Bowl, Inc., to talk about leadership, longevity, and building something that lasts…
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What Investors Really Look For in Founders
In today’s episode, I sit down with Danny Cortenraede, founder and managing partner of InStudio Ventures, to talk about what actually matters when you are…
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Act Like the Champion You Are
In today’s episode, I sit down with Tim Storey, a globally known inspirational voice who has helped millions across 78 countries, from business leaders and…
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From Survival Mode to Sustainable Growth
In today’s episode, I talk through why comfort becomes a trap and how non negotiable behaviors create momentum when life feels heavy. I share how stacking…