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The Playbook

David Meltzer, Entrepreneur.com

Hosted by Dave Meltzer, The Playbook features sports icons who are using their post-athletic careers to enter the world of entrepreneurship.

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16:02

Curiosity as the Key to Growth

The Playbook ·

2025/10/05

In today’s episode, I sit down with Metta World Peace, an NBA Champion who has reinvented himself as a tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist. We talk about his decision to walk away from easy opportunities like reality TV and instead immerse himself in coding, digital marketing, and the fundamentals of building businesses. Metta shares how curiosity drove him from the court to classrooms, coffee shops, and coding sessions, where persistence and humility became his playbook. He opens up about

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14:52

Building Certainty in a Chaotic World

The Playbook ·

2025/10/04

In today’s episode, I sit down with Martha Montoya, the CEO and Founder of AgTools, a platform transforming the way agribusinesses manage supply chains. Martha shares how her grandmother’s entrepreneurial influence, her background in competitive tennis, and her relentless drive shaped her path. She explains how AgTools uses real-time global data to help farmers, distributors, and analysts make critical decisions in an industry defined by uncertainty. From building resilience during COVID to staying

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15:22

Walking Through Fire With Faith

The Playbook ·

2025/10/03

In today’s episode, I sit down with my close friend Bucky O’Neill, an entrepreneur who mentors experts to design transformational events, retreats, and coaching programs that create real impact. We talk about the firewalk experience and how it strips away interference between who we are and who we can become. Bucky shares how these visceral challenges reveal our potential in ways that books or seminars alone cannot. We also explore the balance between teaching and practicing, the role of faith in

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27:15

The Moment Doesn’t Define You

The Playbook ·

2025/10/02

In today’s episode, I sit down with Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk for a powerful conversation on confidence, leadership, and resilience. Marshall shares the story of losing the Heisman Trophy, the lesson his mother taught him that night, and how it shaped his character for life. We talk about his ability to ask boldly in service of others, the mindset that made him one of the smartest players in football, and the preparation that still drives him today. From inspiring young athletes at Colorado to

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29:52

Time and Energy Are the True Currencies

The Playbook ·

2025/10/01

In today’s episode, I share why time and energy are the true currencies of success and how our response to fear often cuts us off from their flow. By learning to clear interference, we can turn minutes into meaningful investments that reflect our values instead of our anxieties. I explain how aligning what we do, say, think, feel, and believe allows us to extend our purpose, protect our energy, and avoid the costly trap of avoidance. Through clarity, measurement, and integration, we can operate like

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19:40

What It Takes to Stand Out in a Crowded Market

The Playbook ·

2025/09/30

In today’s episode, I sit down with Seymour Segnit, entrepreneur, inventor, and founder of MAGFAST. He shares how building products that feel as good as they perform can transform something as ordinary as a charging cable into a product customers love. Seymour explains why every pixel, every word, and every detail matters in creating an experience that keeps people coming back. From USB-C cables built to last a decade to a charging stand designed for real household use, we discuss the mix of design,

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54:30

Intentional Actions for Growth, Sales, and Lasting...

The Playbook ·

2025/09/29

In today’s episode, I broke down how to protect your non-negotiables so you never feel overwhelmed, and why consistent daily practice is the real driver of growth. We also talked about redefining sales as service, creating customers for life instead of one-time transactions, and preparing for a world transformed by AI. The key takeaway is simple: success isn’t built on big leaps, it’s built on small, repeatable actions that compound over time. Show up, practice with purpose, and stay consistent—your

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17:00

Empowering Professionals at Their Own Pace

The Playbook ·

2025/09/20

In today’s episode, I sit down with Hugo Sanchez, CEO and co-founder of Moti Technologies, to talk about building a business rooted in kindness, patience, and purpose. Hugo shares how Moti solves one of the biggest challenges for professionals—eliminating friction in payments by making transactions seamless, transparent, and fair. He explains how the platform empowers consultants, coaches, and experts to work independently at their own pace while creating opportunity for ambassadors and referral

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24:55

Flood Your Problems with Ideas

The Playbook ·

2025/09/19

In today’s episode, I share a framework that transforms even the most overwhelming challenges into opportunities for innovation. Using the IDEA method—Identify, Detach, Expand, Apply—I explain how to replace paralysis with progress by flooding problems with an abundance of ideas. This approach removes the scarcity mindset, shortens the distance between problem and solution, and creates space for breakthroughs. From Netflix’s pivot to streaming, to Dyson’s thousands of prototypes, to Disney’s

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18:57

The Future of Training at Home and Beyond

The Playbook ·

2025/09/18

In today’s episode, I sit down with Blake Kassel, the creator behind Flexicon and a pioneer in modern resistance training. We talk about designing a band-driven system that replicates the feel of free weights while reducing joint stress through linear resistance. Blake explains why training for speed matters, how the machine supports full-body strength, flexibility, and cardio, and why teens, pros, and older adults all feel safer without a spotter. We get into real-world use in my home gym, compact

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15:38

The Art of Multiplying Results

The Playbook ·

2025/09/17

In today’s episode, I sit down with Jay Abraham, one of the world’s leading strategic marketing experts and a mentor whose teachings have shaped countless entrepreneurs. Jay opens up about missed opportunities, from early offers in industries that later exploded to the realization that startups aren’t where his strengths lie. Instead, he shares how his focus on multiplying results for established businesses has defined his career. We explore his perspective on mistakes, the lessons of “dummy tax,”

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37:31

Building a Legacy Through People

The Playbook ·

2025/09/16

In today’s episode, I share the hard-earned lessons that came from losing over $100 million and the skill that allowed me to rebuild. I break down why humility became my safeguard, how I built non-negotiables around health, and why aligning skills, knowledge, and desire with where you want to be is the key to sustained success. I explain my approach to breaking fear-based patterns, avoiding destructive loops, and focusing on reactions rather than the fear itself. We explore legacy as the energy you

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15:34

Rebuilding Life After Losing Everything

The Playbook ·

2025/09/14

In today’s episode, I share how to create real progress by knowing what you want, who can help you, and how to align your past with the direction you’re heading. I explain why success depends on playing for the right teams, understanding your role on them, and learning to love what you don’t like about what you love. I also talk about the value of being present by focusing on what to do now and next, as well as applying your why when fear shows up. From financial collapse to rebuilding with faith

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18:04

Turning Tragedy Into a Mission to Save Lives

The Playbook ·

2025/09/13

In today’s episode, I sit down with Eugenie Addison, CEO of Sensei.Me, whose mission was born from personal loss and years of scientific research into airborne diseases. Driven by a family history of chronic respiratory illnesses, Eugenie turned her postdoctoral research into an innovative solution for healthier indoor air. We talk about her journey from building her first startup in college to creating a nanotechnology-powered device that can detect and mitigate harmful pathogens in under five

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19:51

The Partnership That Changed a City

The Playbook ·

2025/09/11

In today’s episode, I sit down with Dominic Ortiz, CEO and General Manager of Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, and Jamar Jones, the visionary founder of Foureva Media. Dominic shares how he transformed a shuttered property into a thriving regional destination by betting on vision, resilience, and the right people. Jamar explains how his belief in partnerships and creating powerful experiences led him to align with Potawatomi and showcase Milwaukee as more than just a stopover city. Together, they

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21:44

Habits That Create Legends

The Playbook ·

2025/09/10

In today’s episode, I sit down with performance coach Chris Johnson, whose career has spanned from playing professional basketball to shaping some of the biggest names in the NBA. Chris explains why expansion—not transition—is the real key when athletes move from the court to life beyond the game. He shares how routines, habit stacking, and emotional intelligence create the “delta” that separates great players from legends. We talk about the power of presence, confronting bad habits, and why

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17:26

The Consistency That Separates Champions

The Playbook ·

2025/09/09

In today’s episode, I sit down with former NFL star Shawne Merriman to talk about the lessons that shaped his life on and off the field. From growing up homeless in Maryland to becoming one of the most feared linebackers in the league, Shawne explains how hardship built his character and fueled his drive. We discuss his “Lights Out” persona, the transition from football to entrepreneurship, and how he turned his passion for MMA and media into a thriving business. Shawne also shares how his

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55:16

Events and Experiences: The New Engine for Growth

The Playbook ·

2025/09/08

In this week’s training, I shared why live events and shared experiences have become the true engine for growth in both business and life. It’s not the products we remember—it’s the moments that shape us, the communities that support us, and the connections that carry us forward. With Mitch Thrower of Events.com, we explored how events create opportunities for lasting transformation, why technology is making them more accessible than ever, and how the real impact begins in the follow-up. At the end

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18:20

The Secret to Lasting Success in Hospitality

The Playbook ·

2025/09/07

In today’s episode, I sit down with the legendary chef and restaurateur Wolfgang Puck to talk about the joy and purpose behind a life’s work. He shares how finding passion, not chasing money, has been the foundation of his success, and why quality, hospitality, and making people feel good are non-negotiables in creating lasting experiences. Wolfgang reflects on the defining moments that shaped his career, from France to founding Spago in Los Angeles, and the lessons his mother instilled that still

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18:02

Rob Riggle on Choosing the Harder Path

The Playbook ·

2025/09/06

In today’s episode, I sit down with Rob Riggle, a Marine Corps veteran turned actor, comedian, writer, and producer whose career spans from Saturday Night Live and The Daily Show to blockbuster films. Rob shares how his time in the Marines built the discipline, resilience, and fear-conquering mindset that have shaped every chapter of his life. We talk about the realities of chasing opportunities, why action matters more than shortcuts, and how giving yourself permission to fail is the real key to

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