In this episode, I share why service is the foundation of real success—and why it starts with taking care of yourself first. When you fill your cup, you serve with clarity and consistency, rather than burnout. I explain how surrounding yourself with purpose-driven communities, setting boundaries, and developing others multiplies your impact. When you give and receive with intention and choose alignment over noise, you create sustainable success and a lasting legacy.
To join my next free Friday Training sessions, email me at <a href="mailto:david@dmeltzer.com">david@dmeltzer.com</a>

<description>In this episode, I share why service is the foundation of real success—and why it starts with taking care of yourself first. When you fill your cup, you serve with clarity and consistency, rather than burnout. I explain how surrounding yourself with purpose-driven communities, setting boundaries, and developing others multiplies your impact. When you give and receive with intention and choose alignment over noise, you create sustainable success and a lasting legacy.

To join my next free Friday Training sessions, email me at david@dmeltzer.com</description>

Serve the Right Way to Create More Impact and Income

In this episode, I share why service is the foundation of real success—and why it starts with taking care of yourself first. When you fill your cup, you serve with clarity and consistency, rather than burnout. I explain how surrounding yourself with purpose-driven communities, setting boundaries, and developing others multiplies your impact. When you give and receive with intention and choose alignment over noise, you create sustainable success and a lasting legacy.

To join my next free Friday Training sessions, email me at david@dmeltzer.com

Why Service Is the Fastest Path to Success

In today’s episode, I share the lessons that reshaped my understanding of money, purpose, and the way giving truly works. I talk about growing up with a single mom in Akron, Ohio, building extreme wealth, losing it all, and realizing that generosity doesn’t create automatic financial return unless you learn how to receive. I explain the “dummy tax,” the trap of confusing survival instincts with a healthy relationship to abundance, and why asking for help is part of real growth. This conversation centers on gratitude, humility, and the infinite loop of giving that allows you to build a lasting financial legacy without losing yourself.

<description>In today’s episode, I share the lessons that reshaped my understanding of money, purpose, and the way giving truly works. I talk about growing up with a single mom in Akron, Ohio, building extreme wealth, losing it all, and realizing that generosity doesn’t create automatic financial return unless you learn how to receive. I explain the “dummy tax,” the trap of confusing survival instincts with a healthy relationship to abundance, and why asking for help is part of real growth. This conversation centers on gratitude, humility, and the infinite loop of giving that allows you to build a lasting financial legacy without losing yourself.</description>

In today’s episode, I break down how gratitude, receiving, asking for help, and a healthier approach to giving can create lasting abundance and keep you out of the dummy tax cycle.

In today’s episode, I share the lessons that reshaped my understanding of money, purpose, and the way giving truly works. I talk about growing up with a single mom in Akron, Ohio, building extreme wealth, losing it all, and realizing that generosity doesn’t create automatic financial return unless you learn how to receive. I explain the “dummy tax,” the trap of confusing survival instincts with a healthy relationship to abundance, and why asking for help is part of real growth. This conversation centers on gratitude, humility, and the infinite loop of giving that allows you to build a lasting financial legacy without losing yourself.

The Mindset Shift That Breaks the Survival Cycle

In today’s episode, I sit down with Kwame Christian, the founder and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute, for a conversation about what negotiation really is and why most people misunderstand it. We talk about recognizing when you’re actually negotiating, knowing your timing and risk tolerance, and understanding the difference between convincing and conveying your value. Kwame shares how he built his confidence from being a people pleaser to becoming a leading voice in the field, along with a powerful story about protecting his bottom line during a major media deal. His perspective on fairness, leverage, and long-term reputation reframes negotiation entirely.

<description>In today’s episode, I sit down with Kwame Christian, the founder and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute, for a conversation about what negotiation really is and why most people misunderstand it. We talk about recognizing when you’re actually negotiating, knowing your timing and risk tolerance, and understanding the difference between convincing and conveying your value. Kwame shares how he built his confidence from being a people pleaser to becoming a leading voice in the field, along with a powerful story about protecting his bottom line during a major media deal. His perspective on fairness, leverage, and long-term reputation reframes negotiation entirely.</description>

In today’s episode, Kwame Christian joins me to break down the true nature of negotiation, from self-awareness and perceived value to fairness, leverage, and long-term reputation.

In today’s episode, I sit down with Kwame Christian, the founder and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute, for a conversation about what negotiation really is and why most people misunderstand it. We talk about recognizing when you’re actually negotiating, knowing your timing and risk tolerance, and understanding the difference between convincing and conveying your value. Kwame shares how he built his confidence from being a people pleaser to becoming a leading voice in the field, along with a powerful story about protecting his bottom line during a major media deal. His perspective on fairness, leverage, and long-term reputation reframes negotiation entirely.

The Power of Knowing Your Bottom Line

In today’s episode, I sit down with Dave Schell, a former NFL player turned founder whose work in digital electricity is reshaping how mission critical power is built for the future. We talk about his journey from the gridiron to the energy sector, the fifteen-year path that led him to innovate inside an industry that hasn’t changed in a century, and why AI factories and data centers are now at the center of his focus. Dave shares how niche expertise, clear communication, and real humility shaped his comeback after years of ups, downs, and reinvention.

<description>In today’s episode, I sit down with Dave Schell, a former NFL player turned founder whose work in digital electricity is reshaping how mission critical power is built for the future. We talk about his journey from the gridiron to the energy sector, the fifteen-year path that led him to innovate inside an industry that hasn’t changed in a century, and why AI factories and data centers are now at the center of his focus. Dave shares how niche expertise, clear communication, and real humility shaped his comeback after years of ups, downs, and reinvention.</description>

A conversation about digital electricity, niche mastery, and the resilience required to build again after major setbacks.

In today’s episode, I sit down with Dave Schell, a former NFL player turned founder whose work in digital electricity is reshaping how mission critical power is built for the future. We talk about his journey from the gridiron to the energy sector, the fifteen-year path that led him to innovate inside an industry that hasn’t changed in a century, and why AI factories and data centers are now at the center of his focus. Dave shares how niche expertise, clear communication, and real humility shaped his comeback after years of ups, downs, and reinvention.

Reinventing Power for the AI Era

In today’s episode, I sit down with Matthew Mills, the CEO and chairman of Med-X, a company built on replacing toxic pesticides with natural, science-driven solutions. Matthew shares how years of research, agricultural licensing, and real-world testing helped his team create commercial grade products that reduce everyday exposure to harmful chemicals found in schools, parks, hospitals, and even our homes. We talk about the global demand for safer options, the early resistance they faced, the growth of Nature-Cide, and how MedX is expanding into lifestyle products without taking on debt. This conversation offers a clear look at innovation, persistence, and a mission centered on long-term well-being.

<description>In today’s episode, I sit down with Matthew Mills, the CEO and chairman of Med-X, a company built on replacing toxic pesticides with natural, science-driven solutions. Matthew shares how years of research, agricultural licensing, and real-world testing helped his team create commercial grade products that reduce everyday exposure to harmful chemicals found in schools, parks, hospitals, and even our homes. We talk about the global demand for safer options, the early resistance they faced, the growth of Nature-Cide, and how MedX is expanding into lifestyle products without taking on debt. This conversation offers a clear look at innovation, persistence, and a mission centered on long-term well-being.</description>

A conversation on building natural, commercial grade solutions that challenge the toxic products we’ve accepted for decades.

In today’s episode, I sit down with Matthew Mills, the CEO and chairman of Med-X, a company built on replacing toxic pesticides with natural, science-driven solutions. Matthew shares how years of research, agricultural licensing, and real-world testing helped his team create commercial grade products that reduce everyday exposure to harmful chemicals found in schools, parks, hospitals, and even our homes. We talk about the global demand for safer options, the early resistance they faced, the growth of Nature-Cide, and how MedX is expanding into lifestyle products without taking on debt. This conversation offers a clear look at innovation, persistence, and a mission centered on long-term well-being.

A Cleaner Future Starts With Better Choices

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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