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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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From Limiting Beliefs to Lasting Progress
In this episode, I share the six mindset shifts I see in high achievers who create momentum without waiting to feel ready. I explain why progress beats…
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Consistency Is Only the Starting Point
In today’s episode, I break down why consistency alone eventually stalls progress, and how growth actually comes from evolving the behaviors underneath it. I…
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Turning Play Into Purpose
In today’s episode, I sit down with James Crook, founder and president of BlinC Games, a universal platform built to organize any game, anywhere, anytime. We…
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How to Break Bad Habits That Hold You Back
In today’s episode, I break down how to stop fighting bad habits and start understanding them. We are not broken people, we are patterned people, and habits…
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How to Break Bad Habits That Hold You Back
In today’s episode, I break down how to stop fighting bad habits and start understanding them. We are not broken people, we are patterned people, and habits…
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Knowing Your Value And Your Bottom Line
In today’s episode I share how early morning meetups turned boredom into service and why curiosity beats being interesting. I talk about capturing what…
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Scaling a Brand Without Losing Trust
In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur Bobby Parrish, founder of FlavCity and the Bobby Approved app, to talk about how a passion for real food…
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How Celebration Builds Unity
In this episode, I share why celebrating everything celebratable is one of the simplest ways to create unity, empathy, and real connection. When we focus on…
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Master the Infinite Loop of Receiving
In today’s episode, I explain why time is my real love language and why 24 hours is the one guarantee we all share. I walk through how lessons get forgotten…
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Building What Excites You And Letting the Market Catch Up
In today’s episode, I sit down with Mohammad Adib, CEO and co-founder of Titan Dynamics, a serial entrepreneur with multiple exits before 20 and deep roots in…
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Building a Brand People Want to Belong To
In today’s episode, I sit down with Dan and Andrew Olson, the entrepreneurial minds behind Hook Hand Rum. We talk about why great taste alone is never enough…
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How Discipline Fuels Creative Freedom
In today’s episode, James Maslow and I welcome Aloe Blacc for a conversation about intention, community, and the real work behind creative success. Aloe shares…
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What Consistency Really Produces
In today’s episode I talk about why mindset and non-negotiables sit at the center of every outcome. Strategy matters, but behavior is what moves your life…
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Turning a Simple Need into a Scalable Innovation
In today’s episode I sit down with Christopher Rognstad, the inventor and CEO behind THC Grow Systems and the Horticulture Camera. We talk about how a simple…
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Why Service Is the Fastest Path to Success
In this episode, I share why service is the foundation of real success—and why it starts with taking care of yourself first. When you fill your cup, you serve…
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The Mindset Shift That Breaks the Survival Cycle
In today’s episode, I share the lessons that reshaped my understanding of money, purpose, and the way giving truly works. I talk about growing up with a single…
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The Power of Knowing Your Bottom Line
In today’s episode, I sit down with Kwame Christian, the founder and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute, for a conversation about what negotiation…
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Reinventing Power for the AI Era
In today’s episode, I sit down with Dave Schell, a former NFL player turned founder whose work in digital electricity is reshaping how mission critical power…
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A Cleaner Future Starts With Better Choices
In today’s episode, I sit down with Matthew Mills, the CEO and chairman of Med-X, a company built on replacing toxic pesticides with natural, science-driven…
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The Quiet Work Behind Loud Success
In today’s episode, I talk about why frequency drives every choice I make and how purpose becomes the filter for everything from my work to my relationships. I…
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How Fair Pricing Can Rescue Local Restaurants
In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur Troy Smith, CEO and co-founder of Chop Chop, to talk about a delivery model built to actually support…
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From Survival Mode to Success Mode
In this episode, I break down six lessons that have shaped how I approach my own inputs and outcomes. With 80% of our 40,000 daily subconscious thoughts…
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The Real Cost of Staying in the Wrong Circles
In today’s episode, I sit down with Rhonda Kich, the powerhouse founder of EquityFirst and a trusted voice in financial literacy. We talk about the lessons…
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The Hidden Cost of an Unhealthy Team
In today’s episode, I sit down with Alli Covington and Sebastian Hidalgo, the co-founders behind BOD Care, a health operating system built to improve…
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The Farming Upgrade No One Saw Coming
In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur Jonathan Destler, founder and CEO of Opti-Harvest, to talk about how light and data are reshaping the future…
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Clearing Mental Clutter for Real Progress
In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur Adalbert De La Cruz, the founder of Clarity, to talk about the pressure, indecision, and mental clutter so…
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The Habits That Create Real Freedom
In today’s episode, I sit down with Brian Tran of The Winners Club Podcast to unpack the lessons that shaped me long before I understood how much they would…
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How Emotional Patterns Shape Your Life
In today’s episode, I sit down with Fabien Auger, a creative strategist, entrepreneur, author, and former boxer whose journey took him from New York nightlife…
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Raise Your Environment, Raise Your Life
In this episode, I explain why your environment is the greatest indicator of your future. Every room you enter, every relationship you invest in, and every…
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Why a Service Mindset Drives Real Growth
In today’s episode, I break down how shifting from selling to serving transforms trust, connection, and long-term growth. I walk through the energy behind our…
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How Entrepreneurs Grow With Intention
In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur Noor Fateh, the chief revenue officer at FanBasis, to explore how intention and innovation can reshape an…
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The Voice Behind the World’s Most Popular Game
In today’s episode, I sit down with legendary Argentine sports commentator Andres Cantor for a conversation inside one of the most iconic stadiums on the…
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How Real Wealth Is Built
In today’s episode, I break down how the timeless principles of Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich translate into a modern playbook for building real wealth…
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Why Interference Drains Your Potential
In today’s episode, I break down how I manage my energy, prioritize my nonnegotiables, and keep my life aligned with my divine direction. I share the role…
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What Your Past Doesn’t Have to Decide
In today’s episode, I break down why time is the most valuable asset we’re given and how understanding it changes the way we move through the human experience…
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The Power of Who You Stand With
In this episode, I explain why your inner circle is one of the greatest indicators of where you’re headed. I talk about how leading with gratitude, empathy…
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The Five Elements of a Perfect Pitch
In today’s episode, I speak to a room of young entrepreneurs about why definiteness of purpose matters more than raw talent, and how to use it to pitch with…
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How Two Founders Scaled a Side Hustle
In today’s episode, I sit down with Embarc Wines co-founders Adam Lovingood and Richard Garcia to unpack how they built a self-serve wine experience that feels…
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Choosing Mission Over Circumstance
In today’s episode, I sit down with Sande Golgart, a global executive known for his people-first leadership and commitment to building high-performing…
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Mastering the Empty Mile
In today’s episode, I break down how daily practice shapes long-term success and why consistent behavior outperforms occasional pushes. I explain the human…
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The Mindset That Keeps High Performers Hungry
In today’s episode, I sit down with James Maslow and UFC Hall of Famer Forrest Griffin, a former Light Heavyweight Champion whose career helped bring the sport…
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Choosing Alignment Over Self-Destruction
In today’s episode, I sit down with Kaye Doran, a women’s leadership coach, shamanic healer, and creator of Inner Expressions, whose work centers on helping…
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The Power of Presence
In this episode, I explain why presence is one of the greatest skills we can build — not just to lead, but to serve. Drawing on the wisdom of Think and Grow…
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The One Belief Keeping Entrepreneurs From Real Success
In today’s episode, I talk about why most entrepreneurs already have their why but lose progress by interfering with it. I walk through the beliefs and habits…
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Finding Guidance After Grief
In today’s episode, I sit down with Luba Patlakh-Kaplun, the founder of Kidology, a mom of three, speech language pathologist, and dedicated advocate for…
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The Gratitude Formula That Rebuilds Everything
In today’s episode, I explain why gratitude, empathy, and accountability form the foundation for real success. I share how mindset and non-negotiable behaviors…
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The Smartest Place in the World to Start an Airline
In today’s episode, I sit down with Ed Delgado, the President and CEO of Ecuatoriana Airlines, to talk about reviving Ecuador’s iconic national carrier and the…
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The Lesson I Couldn’t Learn Until I Lost Everything
In today’s episode, I sit down with Swedish creator and interviewer Theodor Ekstrand to explore the moments that shape who we become. We talk about the early…
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Why Real Life Beats The Highlight Reel
In today’s episode, I’m joined by James Maslow, a multi-talented actor, singer, producer, and speaker known for Big Time Rush, and Will Weinbach, a music…
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The Roadmap to Your Potential: Why Focus Creates Real Results
In today’s episode, I shared why reaching your potential isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters with intention. When you lead with gratitude…
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Non-Negotiables That Build Success
In today’s episode, I share the most valuable lesson I keep learning: life is simple, but only if you know how to use your 24 hours. Everything beyond that is…
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Turn Competition Into a Calling
In today’s episode, I share how to turn competition into a calling by shifting from comparison to purpose. Instead of measuring yourself against others…
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Investing Starts With the Person, Not the Product
In today’s episode, I join Michael Chernow, founder and host of Kreatures of Habit, to share what I look for before investing in an entrepreneur or a business…
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The Hard Truth About Mental Toughness
In today’s episode, I sit down with Chris Cruz, founder and chief visionary officer of Creative Resource Consulting and creator of The Power of 3RE. Chris…
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How Intention Turns Belief Into Progress
In today’s episode, I share how faith alone isn’t enough to move us forward without intention and disciplined action. I talk about how comfort can become…
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Why AI Makes Great Salespeople Greater
In today’s episode, I sit down with Matt Curl, the COO of Apollo.io, to talk about how AI is reshaping the way sales teams work. We explore why the best…
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Stop Drifting: How Intentional Entrepreneurs Live, Lead, and Profit
In today’s episode, I shared five lessons to help you stop drifting and start leading with intention. Too many entrepreneurs confuse being busy with being…
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The Power of Intention in a Chaotic World
In today’s episode, I sit down with Amber Vilhauer, a visionary entrepreneur who transformed a painful past into a purpose-driven life of service and impact…
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How I Turned Loss into Alignment
In today’s episode, I sit down with sales coach and behavioral science expert Nick Graz to explore the moments that reshaped my understanding of success…
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The Future of Safe AI Interaction
In today’s episode, I sit down with Christopher Trocola, CEO and founder of ARC Defense Systems, to talk about what it means to build ethical technology in a…