The Playbook With David Meltzer

In today’s episode, I sit down with Justin White to talk about the habits, mindset, and discipline that create lasting success. We discuss why contractors and entrepreneurs need to understand technology, perceived value, profitability, and the importance of knowing their bottom line. I share how daily non-negotiables around sleep, health, family, faith, finance, time, and meaning have shaped my life and business. We also talk about recovering from failure, building a stronger self-image, shortening the distance between problems and solutions, and becoming comfortable asking for what your work is worth while staying aligned with the person you want to become.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today’s episode, I sit down with Casey Jacox to talk about fatherhood, resilience, faith, and the lessons that have shaped the way I raise my four children. We discuss why kids watch what we do more than they listen to what we say, how failure can build strength, and why vulnerability creates stronger relationships. I also share the importance of non-negotiable time, prioritizing your own health, and learning from mistakes instead of hiding them. We talk about forgiveness, self-image, and giving children the freedom to pursue their own direction while still providing the guidance, values, and example they need to grow.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today’s episode, I sit down with Shawn Jennings, CEO of Real House Inc., to talk about the journey from chasing financial success to building a life centered on faith, family, and purpose. Shawn shares how helping a childhood friend struggling with addiction ultimately inspired a recovery organization that has served people for more than 20 years. We discuss the uncertainty that comes with entrepreneurship, the failures and challenges that shaped his perspective, and the importance of daily non-negotiables. Shawn also reflects on navigating one of the most difficult periods of his career and how aligning his decisions with goodness changed his definition of success.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today’s episode, I sit down with John St. Pierre and Rich Hoffman to talk about the lessons that came from losing everything, rebuilding my life, and learning to stop letting ego control my decisions. We discuss the difference between discipline and devotion, why repetition and honesty are essential to success, and how the meaning we assign to our past shapes our self image. I also share why receiving help is just as important as giving it, how I structure my time around non negotiable priorities, and why protecting your energy can create more consistency, clarity, and fulfillment in every area of life.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today’s episode, I sit down with Matt Ebert, founder and CEO of Crash Champions, to talk about the realities of scaling a multibillion dollar company and finding renewed energy when business gets difficult. Matt shares why his greatest strength is knowing he can figure things out, how strategy and the right people have shaped his success, and why Crash Champions focuses on helping people in a time of need rather than simply fixing cars. We also discuss leadership, communication, building trust, and how stepping outside his comfort zone through podcasting and content creation has helped Matt grow as both an executive and entrepreneur.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.