David Meltzer was determined to get rich so he could buy his mom the house and car she never had. While in college, he seized an opportunity in the emerging internet industry, and by 31, he was worth over $100 million. Ironically, it was also the first time he ever felt empty. Eventually, he went bankrupt, but when he started rebuilding his life, he did it with a renewed focus on faith, kindness, and service. In this episode, David returns to break down the mindset shifts entrepreneurs need to avoid failure and achieve long-term success and fulfillment. 

David Meltzer is the co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing, a Top 100 Business Coach, and former CEO of Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment. He’s also the author of Game-Time Decision Making and host of The Playbook.

In this episode, Hala and David will discuss:

- David’s early career struggles and financial challenges

- Overcoming fear-based thinking in entrepreneurship

- Why you must align your skills with your goals 

- The power of asking for help

- Why losing everything saved his life and built his empire

- Building resilience through tough times

- Turning failure into opportunity

- How to guarantee success through service

- Why kindness is your fast track to profitability

- The dangers of taking shortcuts in entrepreneurship

- Building a supportive, goal-driven community

- Balancing personal fulfillment with financial growth

- And other topics… 

David Meltzer is an entrepreneur, coach, podcast host, international keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is the co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and the former CEO of Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment, the real-life agency behind Jerry Maguire. He hosts The Playbook podcast, where he interviews top athletes, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders. Named a Top 100 Business Coach, David regularly speaks at global events, helping others balance profit with purpose. He is also the Executive Producer of 2 Minute Drill and Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch. His mission is to empower over one billion people to lead happier, more fulfilled lives. 

Connect with David:

David’s Website: https://dmeltzer.com 

David’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmeltzer2/ 

David’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidmeltzer/ 

David’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidmeltzer 

David’s Email: David@dmeltzer.com 

Resources Mentioned:

David’s Book, Game-Time Decision Making: High-Scoring Business Strategies from the Biggest Names in Sports: https://www.amazon.com/Game-Time-Decision-Making-High-Scoring-Strategies/dp/1260452611 

David’s Podcast, The Playbook: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-playbook-with-david-meltzer/id1271087930 

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