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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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50:48

How Changing Meaning Changes Everything

The Playbook ·

2026/02/15

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. I share how losing everything forced me to reframe the meaning I gave my past, and how behavior either aligns with where I want to be or interferes with it. I walk through practical daily practices like non negotiables for sleep and health, lowering the bar to stay consistent, and refusing to stack two losses in a row. I also explain why being

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12:53

Making Facial Recognition Affordable and Practical

The Playbook ·

2026/02/14

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 practical without relying on expensive AI. We talk about his shift to facial geometry, turning faces into mathematical data that runs on existing cameras while cutting costs by up to 90%. Michael explains how this approach improves search speed, reduces operator fatigue, and enables real-time alerts for schools, retailers, monitoring centers, and

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18:22

Building Blockchain Without Speculation

The Playbook ·

2026/02/12

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 unpack why institutional grade compliance matters, how fractionalized debt creates stability where equity often adds volatility, and what it takes to bridge traditional finance with blockchain without sacrificing trust. Michael shares why he chose infrastructure over speculation, licenses over hype, and communication over shortcuts. We also get

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22:00

Motivation Fades Devotion Stays

The Playbook ·

2026/02/08

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 limits, and starting with what you already have. We unpack power versus force, reverse engineering goals, and why consistency compounds when belief gets out of the way. Alvaro shares lessons from extreme challenges, including ultradistance races and the promise he made to his father, while James reflects on committing fully, recalibrating

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48:31

Why Community Beats Hustle Every Time

The Playbook ·

2026/02/07

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 level up in real life. I share how I moved from scarcity and ego into service, including the slow build to an “all at once” collapse that forced me to face my behavior, repair my marriage, and rebuild from the inside out. We talk worthiness, the humility of asking for help, and why receiving matters as much as giving. We also get practical

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30:51

Why 'Power Mode' Beats Hustle Culture Every Time

The Playbook ·

2026/02/06

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, attachment, anxiety, and the need to control interfere with the infinite energy we already have access to. Using the idea of calibration, I walk through how to identify the frequency you’re tuned into, clear interference, and replace force with alignment, courage, and disciplined devotional behavior. I also cover non-negotiable priorities,

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16:08

Why Getting Paid Starts With Self Image

The Playbook ·

2026/02/04

In today’s episode, I sit down with Steven Rivera, founder of MindfulWizard, a mindfulness consultant, behavior coach for NYC Department of Education schools, published author, and educator with two master’s degrees. We talk about the spiritual and practical laws behind creating value, attracting opportunity, and charging with confidence. I break down my attention plus intention framework, how discipline becomes devotion, and why perceived value is driven by comfort and clarity, not credentials. We

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27:18

The Most Successful People Ask for Help

The Playbook ·

2026/02/03

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 explain how fear grows from uncertainty, why people tie happiness to future outcomes, and how that mindset keeps you stuck. I share what happened when I lost everything and why returning to humility taught me to ask for help instead of refusing it. I break down resistance from critics and from people who love you, then get into perceived

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37:59

Accountability Is the Advantage

The Playbook ·

2026/02/02

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 and start looking in the mirror, every challenge becomes a lesson instead of a setback. Accountability raises our awareness, strengthens trust, and helps us align our energy with better people and opportunities. When you take responsibility for what you think, say, do, and tolerate, you put your hands back on the wheel and start creating

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26:48

Why 70% Effort Beats 100% Every Time

The Playbook ·

2026/02/01

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 brings decades of experience as a legendary athlete and actor, while James shares what life on the road has taught him about staying ready under pressure. We talk about why 70 percent effort done daily beats chasing perfect days, how stacking small wins builds resilience, and why opportunity only matters if you’re prepared to meet it. From sleep

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17:14

Functional Beverages and the Future of Social Drinking

The Playbook ·

2026/01/30

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 functional beverage space. Amanda shares how her hospitality background and early wine education led her from a small Midwest boutique to building a business centered on adaptogens, botanicals, and ritual-driven alternatives to alcohol. We talk about inclusivity at social and corporate events, why functional mocktails are gaining traction, and how

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20:20

The Habit That Separates Rich From Broke

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2026/01/21

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 scales. We talk about interviewing nearly 10,000 people, asking for help as a career shortcut, and why betting on people often matters more than betting on ideas. I share how I made my first million in nine months during the early internet days, what real estate, secured assets, and calculated risk look like now, and why technology from crypto

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19:16

How Ad Free Ecosystems Actually Make Money

The Playbook ·

2026/01/20

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 manipulative targeting. Sylvester explains how his patent-pending system monetizes natural buying behavior without interrupting games, apps, streaming, or content. We talk about why people are paying billions to avoid ads, how ethical marketing can actually increase trust and returns, and why closed ecosystems matter for creators, brands, and

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30:09

How to Let Go of the Past and Move Forward

The Playbook ·

2026/01/19

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 alignment by auditing your influences, owning your energy, and reframing old stories into fuel for growth. When you replace blame with accountability, pressure with practice, and regret with learning, momentum returns. Your past becomes leverage when you let go of what drains you and commit to daily, aligned action. Change the meaning, and you change

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20:52

Why Energy Builds Stronger Brands Than Strategy

The Playbook ·

2026/01/18

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 real influence. We talk about why brand is not a logo or a tagline, but the ability to capture your essence through skills, knowledge, and desire. I share how community is built through frequency, why 10 percent of people will love you and 10 percent will never align, and how that tension actually strengthens trust. We also cover non-negotiable

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30:01

The Simple System Behind Scalable Content

The Playbook ·

2026/01/14

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 explain why spreading content everywhere weakens results, how to rank platforms by attention density, and why one or two primary channels outperform five distracted ones. I walk through aligning native monetization paths with where people already watch, save, share, and act, instead of promising to monetize later. I also cover the go no go plan,

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22:43

Building a Half Billion Dollar Business Without...

The Playbook ·

2026/01/13

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 to his broke college days, the early lessons around equity, and the first year when rapid growth nearly put his business under. We break down how he built four companies over two decades, why cash flow can be more dangerous than failure, and the people strategies that matter when you want to keep ownership. We also get into hiring and firing,

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31:27

The Power of Presence in Leadership

The Playbook ·

2026/01/12

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 service. I walk through how intention sets the tone, why the first moments matter, and how asking better questions creates alignment without force. I explain why breathing before speaking creates confidence, how to say less and mean more, and why combining data, stories, and lessons builds trust. When you close with certainty instead of worry, you

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42:31

Why Leaders Let People Say No

The Playbook ·

2026/01/11

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 frame leadership as intelligent followership: mentor, teacher, and coach. I break down the energy crisis between who you are and who you want people to think you are, then shift into abundance. Ask for help, find open minds, and create value by giving people more of what they want or less of what they don’t. I cover perceived value, knowing

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19:03

The Long Game of Sports Leadership

The Playbook ·

2026/01/09

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 in big time sports. We cover his 47 years across coaching, brand marketing, and bowl season growth, including the frameworks he used to scale the Chick fil A Peach Bowl into a New Year’s Six mainstay. Gary breaks down relationship capital, smart risk taking, and why he put his job on the line for people he trusted. We also talk repurposing

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