The Playbook With David Meltzer

In today’s episode, I’m joined at Pebble Beach by Marshall Faulk and Virgil Herring for a conversation about mindset, competition, and inner alignment. Marshall shares how a Hall of Fame mentality carries from football to golf to business, why every shot and every opportunity demands preparation, and how giving yourself permission to be great silences self-doubt. We talk about controlling the moment instead of letting it control you, coaching athletes at their level rather than your own, and creating true competition in the NIL era. This is about process over results, earning your place, and living in alignment with your standards.

In today’s episode, I sit down with retired Navy SEAL and former CIA operative Michael Jaco, a veteran of 35 years in high-risk combat zones who now teaches intuition and frequency-based performance. From near-death childhood experiences to a moment in Iraq where he saw his own body after an explosion, Michael shares how faith, discipline, and the frequency of love shaped his survival. We talk about fear and anger in combat, the measurable power of vibration, and how the same principles that kept his teams alive now apply to business, health, and longevity. This is a conversation about belief, resilience, and activating your highest potential.

In this episode, I share why working harder isn’t the answer — working with purpose is. If your purpose is greater than your pain, you won’t quit. The issue isn’t activity; it’s misalignment. When your intention is clear, your focus sharpens. When your focus sharpens, your results compound. I explain how to eliminate interference, leverage the right people and systems, and measure what truly matters. Your calendar and metrics tell the truth. This is about shifting from reactive work to designed intention — turning effort into aligned impact and building a legacy through the consistent pursuit of your potential. To join my next free Friday Training sessions, email me at david@dmeltzer.com

In today’s episode, I talk about why money is a bad word for so many people and how that belief quietly limits what we receive. I share how losing over $100 million forced me to rethink giving, faith, and the difference between receiving and being given. Kindness and love are infinite, but money and time are manmade constructs that require awareness and alignment. I explain why the more you give, the more you’re given, and how raising your frequency increases what you’re able to see and receive. When you align your behaviors with your divine direction, money becomes a tool for impact, joy, and freedom.

In today’s episode, I sit down with J Johnson Jr, founder and CEO of High Frequency Highway, a young entrepreneur blending neuroscience, sound, and intention to shift human performance. We talk about discovering frequency through early study and meditation, then applying it beyond spirituality into athletics, business, and daily focus. J shares how binaural beats, pure tone Hertz, and bone conduction create instant on demand state changes, and how that technology became high frequency headphones. We also cover leaving college athletics to follow intuition, building through uncertainty, and scaling a wellness platform while staying aligned. The conversation centers on awareness, flow, and creating results by changing state.

In today’s episode, I sit down with serial entrepreneur and investor Terry Knight, whose mission is to help people grow, scale, and live with purpose. We talk about faith, family, and what it really means to help a billion people be happy. I share why “I am” is my favorite verse, how doing your best, learning lessons, and having fun shapes my parenting, and why non-negotiable time for sleep, health, and family changes everything. We also discuss losing over $100 million, rebuilding through humility, and why your daily behaviors matter more than today’s evidence.

In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur Charles Schoenhoeft, CEO of Neural AI, to talk about a brain-like approach to computing that changes how data is sensed, processed, and acted on. We break down neuromorphic technology, including a neural “nose” that treats smell as usable data, and why parallel processing on hardware matters for speed, energy use, and real-world applications. Charles explains how this technology works at the edge without relying on the cloud, why it fits the future of data centers, and how it applies to robotics, vision, big data, weather forecasting, and pattern recognition in finance. We also touch on scaling the business globally and preparing these systems for market.

In today’s episode, I break down what a goal actually is and why it should function as a direction, not an outcome. I share how losing everything forced me to rethink success through purpose, behavior, and daily discipline rather than attachment to results. We talk about aligning goals with time, setting non-negotiable habits, finding the right people to learn from, and staying consistent instead of chasing intensity. I also explain how to measure progress without emotional volatility, handle setbacks without stacking losses, and build momentum through small wins that compound. This conversation reframes goal setting as a practical, repeatable system rooted in awareness, accountability, and intention.

In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur Charles Yeomans, CEO of Atombeam Technologies, to talk about a real data bottleneck hiding in plain sight. We break down why most machine generated data never makes it through the network, how Atombeam’s Nerpak software moves far more information without new hardware, and why that matters for defense, mobility, storage, and edge computing. Charles explains how shrinking data changes security and situational awareness, what this means for AI operating outside massive data centers, and why crowdfunding became the right path for backing a seasoned founder building infrastructure level technology. This Reg A offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. Please review the Offering Circular and Risk Factors before investing. Link to invest: https://www.startengine.com/offering/atombeam

In this episode, I share why the heartbeat of your brand isn’t your logo or your polish — it’s your story and your frequency. People don’t buy what you say; they buy how you make them feel. Your brand is story plus truth plus the experience you create, and when those three are aligned, trust compounds. I explain why energy speaks before words. When your story is clear, your energy is aligned. When your energy is aligned, your message lands. When your message lands, relationships grow. That’s how connection turns into community and community turns into opportunity. When you stop chasing trends and start telling the truth consistently — across every platform, every room, every interaction — you don’t just get seen, you get remembered. To join my next free Friday Training sessions, email me at david@dmeltzer.com

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Rob Gill to break down why so many people stay stuck financially and how to stop interfering with their own progress. We talk about moving from nothingness to real possibility by getting clear on what you want, who can help you get there, and how to build systems that work for you instead of trapping you in busywork. I share why the mistakes of the past do not need to keep costing you, how the right team creates momentum, and why knowing what to do now removes overwhelm and procrastination. We finish with applying your why so wealth, purpose, and fulfillment align.

In today’s episode, I sit down with Tanner Courtney, founder of Ready & Forward, a veteran and spinal cord injury survivor who found purpose through service after losing everything he thought defined him. We talk about what it means to be called to something bigger than yourself, how faith shifts through doubt and loss, and why alignment often shows up after plans collapse. Tanner shares his journey from athletics and military service to paralysis, rebuilding through community, and founding Ready & Forward. We also discuss Camp Lockett, a historic San Diego site being reimagined as a space for healing, unity, and legacy shaped by timing, setbacks, and coincidence.

In today’s episode, I answer rapid-fire questions on breakthroughs, scaling, and relationships. I share how my first financial leap came nine months after law school by betting on sales skills early, and how my real life shift hit at 38 with a painful lesson that changed my perspective. We talk about building culture that can survive fast-moving markets, why success often moves slowly then suddenly, and how to stay focused on behaviors instead of daily evidence. I break down partnership “rules,” the relativity of time, and a practical way to let underperformers either rise or remove themselves.

In today’s episode, I talk with Sarah Kennedy, founder and CEO of Calocurb, about a plant based approach to appetite management built on years of research in New Zealand. We break down how her capsule works in the upper intestine to stimulate the body’s own appetite suppressing hormones, why that differs from synthetic GLP 1 drugs, and what the clinical results show around hunger, cravings, and calorie intake. We also talk about the myth of willpower, how the hind brain drives eating behavior, and why coming off injectable solutions can trigger intense rebound hunger.

In today’s episode, I sit down with Ruben Dua, CEO and founder of Dubb and host of the Connection Loop Podcast, to talk about video, fear, and purpose. We get into why most people hold back from sharing their stories, how confidence is built through repetition, and why other people’s opinions are none of your business. I share the moment that pushed me into content creation, what video has changed in my life and career, and how asking, giving real value, and prioritization drive meaningful conversion. We also talk about devotion over discipline, redefining failure, and aligning daily actions with a clear sense of purpose.

In today’s episode, I sit down with business broker and entrepreneur Matt Uhler, who’s been self-employed since 17 and has been part of more than 800 business transactions. We talk about the real challenge after success: keeping your purpose once the deal is done. Matt breaks down how buyers think about a company like a recipe, why clean financials and repeatable systems raise valuation, and how real estate can add serious flexibility at exit. We also cover SBA loans as a practical tool for buying income-producing assets, plus the bottleneck problem when a business depends too much on the owner. Connect with Matt Uhler: Instagram – @Ampedsuccess TikTok – @Ampedsuccess LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-uhler-a9896612?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios

In this episode, I talk about why transforming your life starts with who and what you allow around you. Toxicity doesn’t just come from obvious negativity — it shows up when we cling to comfort, tolerate misalignment, or listen to fear-based advice. I share why surrounding yourself with values-aligned people, diverse thinkers, and strong mentors accelerates growth and protects your vision. When you set boundaries, prioritize rest, and design environments that support your purpose, you stop leaking energy and start compounding it. This isn’t a one-time decision — it’s a daily practice of choosing growth over interference and committing to the consistent pursuit of your potential. To join my next free Friday Training sessions, email me at david@dmeltzer.com

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 more interested than interesting changes everything.

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 domestic violence prevention. We also cover rare use cases like biometric-triggered emergency alerts and how smarter architecture can prevent incidents before they escalate.

In today’s episode, I break down why so many founders stay stuck even when they have ambition, intelligence, and a work ethic. The real problem is confusing motion with momentum, creativity with execution, and effort with results. I explain how pain, setbacks, and churn are feedback, not punishment, and how reframing that feedback turns detraction into traction. From clarity before velocity to building a real feedback loop, I lay out the fundamentals of operational leadership and the non negotiable behaviors that compound over time. Sustainable success comes from fixing what breaks in the order it breaks.