The Playbook With David Meltzer

Master the Infinite Loop of Receiving

In today’s episode, I explain why time is my real love language and why 24 hours is the one guarantee we all share. I walk through how lessons get forgotten and recovered, and how the meaning you assign to your past can either cap your self image or push you toward “where you want to be or better.” From there, I lay out five daily practices: knowing what you want today, knowing who you can help and who can help you, knowing how to get things done with non negotiables, prioritizing to avoid overwhelm, and using consistency to compound results. I also share the bankruptcy moment that changed my perspective.

Building What Excites You And Letting the Market Catch Up

In today’s episode, I sit down with Mohammad Adib, CEO and co-founder of Titan Dynamics, a serial entrepreneur with multiple exits before 20 and deep roots in software, robotics, and defense technology. We talk through his path from building mobile apps as a teenager to creating additive-manufactured drone systems now deployed by the Department of Defense. Mohammad breaks down the integrator mindset, why customer empathy matters more than raw ideas, and how passion-driven experimentation turned into real-world impact. We also cover prioritization as a founder, organic growth during COVID, rapid traction in defense contracts, and how Titan scaled to nine-figure valuation territory without losing focus.

Building a Brand People Want to Belong To

In today’s episode, I sit down with Dan and Andrew Olson, the entrepreneurial minds behind Hook Hand Rum. We talk about why great taste alone is never enough, and how community, storytelling, and experience drive modern brands forward. Dan and Andrew explain their direct-to-consumer approach, the Original Crew membership model, and why building loyalty before scale changes everything. We also get into premium spirits, smart distribution, data driven marketing, and how adventure plays a role in creating lifelong brand advocates. This conversation breaks down what it really takes to build something people want to belong to, not just buy.

How Discipline Fuels Creative Freedom

In today’s episode, James Maslow and I welcome Aloe Blacc for a conversation about intention, community, and the real work behind creative success. Aloe shares how losing his corporate job pushed him toward music full time after years of quietly building his craft. We talk about the importance of marketing, the power of purpose, and why longevity requires more than talent. James adds his own perspective from years onstage, and together we explore why connection, discipline, and genuine curiosity shape a sustainable career in any field.

What Consistency Really Produces

In today’s episode I talk about why mindset and non-negotiables sit at the center of every outcome. Strategy matters, but behavior is what moves your life forward, especially when you accept that certainty isn’t real. I explain how sleep, daily priorities, and consistent action open doors you couldn’t plan for, and how meaning shapes your self-image more than any past mistake ever could. I also address expanding dreams for kids, navigating friendships as your frequency rises, and using gratitude, empathy, and accountability to remove the resistance you create for yourself. This conversation captures how discipline and perspective build a life aligned with who you want to become.