Summary

Welcome to The Playbook, hosted by entrepreneur, CEO, author and keynote speaker David Meltzer. On the podcast you’ll find a mix of interviews, Q&A, fireside chats, keynotes, and exclusive conversations with the most influential CEO’s, sports icons, and successful entrepreneurs who share their personal and professional play-by-play of the “what”, “why”, and “how” to achieve anything you set your mind to.
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Episodes
  • Stop Giving Away Your Best Hours

    Stop Giving Away Your Best Hours
    May 15 2026
    In today’s episode, I share why coaches, mentors, and teachers can speed up your journey, but they can’t do the inner work for you. I talk about getting from A to B, finding people who already sit where you want to be, and using their guidance to avoid unnecessary pain, wasted time, and expensive lessons. I also break down the difference between scheduled time and non-time, why giving away your best hours can cost you, and how small daily commitments create lasting success. True growth starts within, but the right people and systems make the path easier.
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    49 mins
  • Building Wealth Through Fair Enterprise

    Building Wealth Through Fair Enterprise
    May 14 2026
    In today’s episode, I sit down with billionaire entrepreneur and Magna International founder Frank Stronach to talk about his journey from arriving in Canada with $200 to building a global automotive empire with 180,000 employees and billions in revenue. Frank shares how profit sharing transformed his business, why treating employees like partners created explosive growth, and how his experiences with poverty, war, communism, and capitalism shaped his worldview. We also talk about economic freedom, the future of entrepreneurship, the importance of purpose later in life, and why he believes stronger middle classes and fair enterprise systems are essential to creating a more civilized society.
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    24 mins
  • What My Mom Taught Me Without Words

    What My Mom Taught Me Without Words
    May 13 2026
    In today’s episode, I reflect on the lessons my mom taught me simply through the way she lived. After raising six kids on a second grade teacher’s salary, she showed me what resilience, humility, kindness, and service really look like. I share stories about growing up in Akron, Ohio, carrying those lessons into my career, and the impact teachers and parents have on shaping lives long after the classroom is gone. From funny moments with my kids and social media to an emotional encounter at LAX with one of my mom’s former students, this conversation is about gratitude, legacy, and the people who quietly change the world every single day.
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    9 mins
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