Shows / The Playbook
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 Playbook
What We’re Getting Wrong About Medicine
In today’s episode, I sit down with Bradley Bostic, a longtime healthcare innovator and investor who’s using data, AI, and capital to push the entire industry…
- The Playbook
Reviving a Legacy Brand with Vision and Grit
In today’s episode, I sit down with former NFL fullback and Yale alum Chris Hetherington, now CEO of Fathead, to talk about the shift from pro sports to…
- The Playbook
Trust the Process: Why Growth Happens One Step at a Time
In this episode, I share why real growth takes time—and why that’s a good thing. Trusting the process isn’t about sitting back and hoping for the best. It’s…
- The Playbook
The Hidden Power of Showing Up
In today’s episode, I share the mindset shift that turned frustration into fuel and how a simple mental trick I call the Michael Jordan rule helps me show up…
- The Playbook
The Real Estate Bet That Paid Off
In today’s episode, I’m joined by luxury real estate developer Steve Harbaugh to talk about building a legacy on the crystal-clear shores of Exuma. After years…
- The Playbook
Why Most People Quit Right Before It Gets Good
In today’s episode, I reflect on the early habits that cost me more than money, especially how I misunderstood credibility and used manipulation as a shortcut…
- The Playbook
The Power of Simplifying Complex Work
In today’s episode, I sit down with Joe Tolzmann, founder and CEO of RocketPlan, the app transforming property restoration management. Joe shares how he built…
- The Playbook
Breaking Free from Negative Mental Loops
In today’s episode, I share how shifting your consciousness can break you out of old loops and help you solve problems faster. I talk about the subconscious…
- The Playbook
How Competition Fuels Success Beyond Sports
In today’s episode, I sit down with Super Bowl champion, former NFL MVP, and longtime broadcaster Joe Theismann. We talk about his passion for golf and his…
- The Playbook
The Simplicity Edge: Why the Basics Still Win
In this episode, I shared why simple actions are often the most powerful tools for transformation. From saying “thank you” every day to setting clear…
- The Playbook
The Hidden Cost of Taking Things Personally
In today’s episode, I break down the emotional patterns that shape how we respond to fear, stress, and setbacks, often without realizing it. I explain why our…
- The Playbook
Closing The Funding Gap For Women Entrepreneurs
In today’s episode, I sit down with Evelyn Y. K. Lee, founder of Vine Ventures, international investor, mentor, and private equity expert. Evelyn shares why…
- The Playbook
How Early Struggles Shape Great Entrepreneurs
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Joe Tolzmann, entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of RocketPlan Technologies, for a conversation with Christine Tsai, Founding…
- The Playbook
What the Hootsuite CEO Learned from Interviewing 500 Gen Z Workers
In today’s episode, I sit down with Irina Novoselsky, CEO of Hootsuite, to talk about what leaders are getting wrong about Gen Z. After interviewing more than…
- The Playbook
What to Do When Your Brain Tries to Stop You
In today’s episode, I sit down with my high performance coach and longtime friend John Assaraf to talk about how to train the brain for sustainable success…
- The Playbook
Why Traditional Search Is Dead (And How Exa.ai is Replacing It)
In today’s episode, I sit down with Will Bryk, co-founder of Exa.ai and former robotics lead at Harvard, to talk about the future of search, the limits of…
- The Playbook
Shake Up Your Perspective
In this episode, I talk about one of the most underrated tools for growth—your perspective. I share why the way you see things often shapes what you get from…
- The Playbook
The Hardest Lesson About Success
In today’s episode, I break down the habits, mindset shifts, and uncomfortable decisions that lead to lasting growth. I talk about the importance of narrowing…
- The Playbook
What to Do When Everything Falls Apart
In today’s episode, I break down what it really takes to move forward when everything falls apart. I talk about the pain of losing over $100 million, the…
- The Playbook
The Quiet Habit That Changes Everything
In today’s episode, I break down the habits and mindsets that help turn struggle into strength, focusing on how consistency, clarity, and intentionality create…
- The Playbook
What Sustained Excellence Really Looks Like
In today’s episode, I sit down with NFL legend and Las Vegas native Steven Jackson to talk about what it really takes to sustain excellence, both on the field…
- The Playbook
Stop Saying “I'll Be Happy When”
In today’s episode, I share the lessons I’ve learned about giving, parenting, and the power of asking for help. I talk about the eye-roll moments with my kids…
- The Playbook
How to Fake It Till You Feel It
In today’s episode, I sit down with UFC Hall of Famer and VP of Athlete Development, Forrest Griffin, to talk about humor, preparation, and why confidence…
- The Playbook
From Superstition to Strategy: Rewriting the Luck Myth
Too often, people blame bad luck for missed opportunities or wait around hoping for a break. In this Friday Training, I shared why luck isn’t something we…
- The Playbook
The Shift from Giving to Empowering
In today’s episode, I break down the difference between toxic charity and transformational giving. It’s not just about helping; it’s about how we help. I share…
- The Playbook
The Two-Minute Rule That Changed Everything
In today’s episode, I unpack the relationship between timing, decision-making, and long-term results. I explain why there’s never just one solution to a…
- The Playbook
The True Cost of Doing Nothing
In today’s episode, I sit down with operational growth strategist and author Jack Jackson to talk about the high cost of inaction. Jack shares the origin story…
- The Playbook
What Happens When Women Stop Settling
In today’s episode, I sit down with Laura Ann Lamando, founder and CEO of FanGirl Fashionista, to talk about the real gap in sports merchandise for women and…
- The Playbook
Why Most People Aren’t Ready To Buy
In today’s episode, I sit down with mortgage strategist, martial arts coach, and LFG Society founder Arjun Dhingra to talk about real estate, financial…
- The Playbook
The New Rules of College Sports
In today’s episode, I sit down with coach, author, and Penn State board member Jay Paterno to talk about the pressure, politics, and possibilities shaping the…
- The Playbook
Exa.ai: The AI Search Engine That Will Supercharge Your Business Overnight
In today’s episode, I break down why AI is more than just a tool for automation. It’s the future of connection, community, and brand growth. I explain how to…
- The Playbook
Learning to Love the Hard Stuff
In today’s episode, I share the lessons that only failure can teach, starting with the pressure to succeed in a household where doctor, lawyer, or failure were…
- The Playbook
The Mindset Behind Real Leadership
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Minnesota Timberwolves co-owner and serial entrepreneur Marc Lore for a conversation about mindset, failure, and how we…
- The Playbook
The Truth About Success and Self-Care
In today’s episode, I sit down with Marshall Faulk, one of the greatest running backs in NFL history and a current coach at the University of Colorado. We talk…
- The Playbook
The Emotional Cost of Building Big
In today’s episode, I sit down with Kass and Mike Lazerow, married co-founders behind Golf.com, Buddy Media, and now a book that tells the truth about what…
- The Playbook
How to Stay Valuable in a Changing World
In today’s episode, I sit down with Chris Callery, a former top Vegas DJ who walked away from nightlife, toured the world on cruise ships, studied risk…
- The Playbook
How Al Guido Built the 49ers’ Empire—And Why He’s Just Getting Started
In today’s episode, I sit down with Al Guido, President of the San Francisco 49ers and CEO of Elevate, to talk about vision, pressure, and purpose at the…
- The Playbook
Success That Sticks: Lessons in Clarity and Commitment
Success isn’t about how fast you move—it’s about how aligned you are while you move. In this Friday Training, we explored how real growth comes from clarity…
- The Playbook
When Fear Becomes Fuel
In today’s episode, I break down how fear, when properly managed, becomes a catalyst instead of a constraint. Drawing from Napoleon Hill’s timeless principles…
- The Playbook
Why Making Money Was Never the Solution
In today’s episode, I share the full arc of my relationship with money—from growing up with nothing to making millions, losing it all, and rebuilding from a…
- The Playbook
The Five Rules for Earning More
In today’s episode, I break down five core lessons from the laws of success that have reshaped how I approach fulfillment, income, and personal growth. I talk…
- The Playbook
Real Growth Takes Pain, Purpose, and Faith
In today’s episode, I sit down with business mentor and bestselling author Myron Golden to talk about faith, value creation, and what it really takes to grow…
- The Playbook
The Passion That Outlasted the Noise
In today’s episode, I sit down with the legendary Linda Cohn, the longest-tenured anchor in ESPN history and a true trailblazer in sports media. Linda shares…
- The Playbook
The Mindset That Separates Winners from Losers
In today’s episode, I sit down with Kevin O’Leary to talk about what separates true entrepreneurs from wannabes. He explains why passion, not profit, is the…
- The Playbook
The Flow Formula: Redefining Success with Ease and Intention
In this episode, I shared the “Flow Formula,” a simple yet powerful approach to success that centers on intention, rest, and trust. Too often, we get caught up…
- The Playbook
Building Business and Marriage Without Losing Yourself
In today’s episode, I sit down with Sam and Dee Taggart, the couple behind the Taggart Xperience and authors of Eat What You Kill, to talk about the real work…
- The Playbook
Building Community in a Noisy World
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Joel Puthoff and Leo Adams, co-founders of Linxy, a location-based app built to make real-world connection as intuitive as…
- The Playbook
Breaking Free from the Money Trap
In today’s episode, I sit down with Sharon Lechter, financial literacy expert, bestselling author, and co-author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, to talk about fear…
- The Playbook
Redefining Success After a Major Loss
In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur, speaker, and medical practice growth expert Kevin St. Clergy to talk about ownership, reinvention, and what…
- The Playbook
The Truth About True Transformation
In today’s episode, I sit down with transformational facilitator Bucky O’Neill to talk about what it really takes to shift patterns, change your life, and…
- The Playbook
Thinking Decades Ahead in Healthcare
In today’s episode, I sit down with Jim Tananbaum, founder and CEO of Foresite Capital, to talk about how a background in medicine and math can shape the…
- The Playbook
The Most Overlooked Superpower of High Performers
Sleep is one of the most powerful tools we have—but it’s also one of the most overlooked. In this session, I shared how treating rest with the same discipline…
- The Playbook
Rewiring the Beliefs That Hold You Back
In today’s episode, I sit down with brain coach and best-selling author Jim Kwik to talk about imagination, identity, and the power of rewiring your beliefs…
- The Playbook
Building a Business Without Breaking
In today’s episode, I talk with Ryan Angott, founder of TechLok Solutions, about the difference between being resourceful and being limited by scarcity. We…
- The Playbook
Reinventing the Internet from the Ground Up
In today’s episode, I sit down with Andrew Kamal, a tech builder with experience across 37+ startups and a deep focus on quantum engineering and product…
- The Playbook
Why Some Doors Are Meant for You
In today’s episode, I sit down with Tim Storey, the acclaimed life strategist and author known for helping people navigate comebacks with faith and vision. We…
- The Playbook
The True Cost of Emotional Interference
In today’s episode, I break down a system I use to reset negative energy and turn it into aligned, purposeful action. I call it “Cancel, Clear, Connect,” and…
- The Playbook
Building a Real Estate Empire Without Credit
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Shane Seo, a real estate entrepreneur who has built a portfolio of more than 400 properties using seller financing and…
- The Playbook
Good Guys Win: The Strategic Power of Kindness in Business
In this episode, I challenged the idea that kindness is a liability in business. I shared why leading with empathy, consistency, and integrity isn’t just the…
- The Playbook
Finding Your Frequency Without Losing Yourself
In today’s episode, I break down why capturing your true essence through content is the key to building a lasting brand and community. I talk about the…