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Don Katz: Founder and CEO of Audible | #ThePlaybook 155 Nov 14, 2019

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On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Don Katz, founder and CEO of Audible, shares his ideas on:

[1:38] How his fearless attitude helped him to launch Audible
[7:10] Why the “voice in your head” is such an emotionally powerful tool for storytelling
[10:39] What he learned from Jeff Bezos about inputs, outputs, and monetization
[14:58] Why you should never be afraid to challenge the status quo by thinking outside-the-box.

Don Katz, the founder and CEO of Audible, talks about his journey from a professional writer to founding Audible, covering topics such as why voice is such a powerful storytelling tool, how he handled early criticisms and the future of the “audio revolution”.

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Focus on How You Can Be of Service | LinkedIn Live Q&A Nov 13, 2019

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Hey everyone, today's episode is from my first ever LinkedIn Live Q&A. I had a lot of fun calling people and answering their questions. I plan on doing a lot more of these so make sure you are following me on LinkedIn so you don't miss the next one!

Key Moments:

[2:30] How to create content for social media

[4:55] How to attract the right people to your content

[7:45] What to look for when hiring new people

[10:50] Setting goals starts by lowering the bar

[13:55] Doing the most challenging thing first

[17:07] What are some of the safest investments

[20:20] Focus on providing value

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Al Guido: President, San Francisco 49ers | #ThePlaybook 154 Nov 12, 2019

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On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Al Guido, President of the San Francisco 49ers and CEO of Elevate Sports Ventures, shares insights on:

[3:33] Why playing football prepared him mentally to make an impact in the business world
[6:40] How the San Francisco 49ers handle the challenge of getting more fans into the stadium by focusing on the gameday experience
[7:38] What he learned about hospitality from the owner of the Atlanta Falcons, Arthur Blank
[10:46] Why he wants every aspiring football player in the Bay Area wearing the 49er logo

Al Guido, President of the San Francisco 49ers and CEO of Elevate Sports Ventures, talks about how his background as an athlete prepared him to handle some of the challenges he faced as the youngest president if an NFL team, as well as how he creates competitive advantages for the organization.

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Having the Right Attitude is the Key to Consistency Nov 11, 2019

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Hey everyone, today's episode is from a speech I gave to the Tulane University Basketball team last season. Let me know what you think and what you would like to hear next by texting me at (949) 298-2905

Key Moments:

[0:16] Consistency leads to exponential results

[1:35] We have a cellular memory and doing something everyday makes it go into our brains

[3:50] Lower the bar to start being consistent

[6:30] I did everything I could to be the best college football player I could be

[7:29] Enjoy the consistent pursuit of your potential

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David Nurse: NBA Life Coach | #ThePlaybook 153 Nov 10, 2019

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David Nurse, NBA life optimization coach for players such as Jeremy Lin, Brook Lopez, and Kelly Olynyck, discusses how he was able to transition from aspiring NBA player to a coaching role and how he is able to help athletes break through any mental blocks.

Nurse and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on how improving consistency also yields more consistent results, Nurse’s goal to improve himself so that he can better help others, and what it means to approach life with a “Full Plate” mentality. They also talk about how to properly prepare for opportunities that come your way and why you should follow your passion instead of listening to the expectations of others.

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What is Marketing? Nov 09, 2019

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Key Moments:

[2:35] Marketing is about playing the right songs

[5:12] Finding your frequency and learning how to monetize it

[11:00] Money allows you to shop, shopping for the right things makes you happy

[16:00] Gratitude is the easiest way to change your life.

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Finding the Light in Darkness | Interview on Curios With Calvin Wayman Podcast Nov 08, 2019

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Today's episode is from my interview with Calvin Wayman for the Curios With Calvin Wayman Podcast. Text me what you want to hear next at (949) 298-2905.

Key Moments:

[0:50] I am a hypocrite

[3:30] Being smart and being a good student are two different things

[8:18] Consistency is so important

[14:19] I used my money to shop for the wrong things

[18:00] I knew I was going to make all my money again, I just needed to know how to do it and be happy

[24:48] Being connected to someone is very cool, but very dangerous

[28:40] I ended nine years of resentment with my neighbor

[34:00] Innovation is not entrepreneurship

[38:18] It's okay to be unbalanced

Be sure to check out Calvin's show at https://www.calvinwayman.com/my-podcast-listing/

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Claude Silver: Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia | #ThePlaybook 152 Nov 07, 2019

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On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Claude Silver, VaynerMedia’s Chief Heart Officer, shares her ideas on:

[3:05] Why she chose the title of “Chief Heart Officer” at VaynerMedia
[11:58] Her mission to make VaynerMedia into a place of belonging and bravery
[13:45] The generational differences in the workforce and how they cause separation between employees
[18:47] Why she focuses on energy management instead of time management

In this episode, Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia, talks about her strategies for making an office into a place of belonging and bravery, why she prefers guardrails and guidelines over rules, and the value of employee retention for an organization

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I Lost Everything Because I Lost My Values Nov 06, 2019

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Hey everyone, today's episode is from a recent keynote I gave at Real Estate Conference. I tell the story about why I created the four values that I live by. Please let me know what you would like to hear more of by texting me (949) 298-2905.

Key Moments:

[0:32] My father gave me a warning about my values

[2:37] My best friend warned me about who I was becoming

[3:00] My wife threatened to leave me because of who I had become

[5:00] The people who make good decisions make them based on their values.

[5:50] Gratitude is the easiest way to change your life

[6:45] Forgiveness will give you peace

[7:45] Ask yourself what did you do to attract this and what are you going to learn from it

[8:12] My mission to make everyone happy

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Jake Reynolds: President, New Jersey Devils | #ThePlaybook 151 Nov 05, 2019

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On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jake Reynolds, President of the New Jersey Devils, shares his views on:

[8:28] The best way to prepare yourself so that you stand out from other job applicants and land a competitive position
[10:17] How ambition can be a double-edged sword for young business people
[13:42] Why he considers the experience of watching a hockey game in person to be irreplaceable
[18:20] Why work-life balance is no longer in his vocabulary and why he focuses on harmony instead

Jake Reynolds, President of the New Jersey Devils, joins the podcast to discuss the most important character traits he looks for when hiring, the value of mentorship, and why he doesn’t think about work-life balance anymore.

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