The Playbook With David Meltzer

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Tim Draper: The Billionaire Startup Hero| #ThePlaybook 104 Jun 11, 2019

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On Episode 104 of #ThePlaybook, Tim Draper, founder of Draper Associates and Draper University, provides insights on:

Why he made the mistake of turning down Netflix [1:39]
The questions he asks when he evaluates which companies to invest in [2:26]
How he used Tupperware parties as the inspiration to create viral marketing [6:50]
Why the willingness to “complete the mission” is a difference-maker for today’s entrepreneurs [16:03]

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Robert Schaeffler: CEO of DevaCurl | #ThePlaybook 103 Jun 06, 2019

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Robert Schaeffler, CEO of DevaCurl, discusses the importance of delivering on the marketing promises that your company uses to gain and maintain your customer base, as well as how DevaCurl focused on solving a specific problem in order to build a 9-figure business and ultimately find long-term success.

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Donovan McNabb: Former NFL Quarterback| #ThePlaybook 102 Jun 04, 2019

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On Episode 102 of #ThePlaybook, Donovan McNabb, former star quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, chats about:

Why he wasn’t upset after being booed by Eagles fans at the NFL Draft [6:17]
How to deal with your toughest critic by being true to yourself [8:00]
The importance of keeping the right attitude in the huddle [13:19]
Why his personal connections to diabetes have spurred him to use his platform to raise awareness for the disease [16:15]

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Ryan Leslie: Grammy Nominated Musician| #ThePlaybook 101 May 30, 2019

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Ryan Leslie, CEO of Superphone and Grammy-nominated producer, discusses his journey from attending Harvard at the age of 15 to becoming a world-renowned musical artist and entrepreneur. Ryan provides insights on the importance of enjoying the process, why being inspired is key as a musician, how to find your own frequency, as well as how the digital age has changed the way music is marketed.

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Tilman Fertitta: Owner of the Houston Rockets | #ThePlaybook 100 May 28, 2019

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On Episode 100 of #ThePlaybook, Tilman Fertitta, :

Taking his Landry’s restaurants public and then why he bought them back 18 years later [2:09]
Why he considers owning the hometown Houston Rockets to be his greatest accomplishment [8:05]
What happens to entrepreneurs who live above their means [11:36]
Why he’s so proud that of the corporate culture that Landry’s has [14:26]
The most important thing he tries to teach his children [15:47]

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Taylor Berry: Head of Brand Marketing at Tito’s Handmade Vodka | #ThePlaybook 99 May 23, 2019

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Taylor Berry, Chief Marketing Officer of Tito’s Handmade Vodka, talks about the origins of the multi-billion-dollar liquor brand and how founder Tito Beveridge’s failures in other industries led him to success as a distiller. Taylor discusses how the vodka brand used philanthropic events to spread, the company’s efforts to create a culture of giving, as well as his own unique journey to becoming CMO.

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Jake Olson: Finding the Setup in the Setback | #ThePlaybook 98 May 21, 2019

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On Episode 98 of #ThePlaybook, Jake Olson, former USC long snapper and motivational speaker, shares his thoughts on:

Why excuses are the difference between successful and unsuccessful people [7:33]
The reasons that you should never forfeit your self-worth [9:29]
How his mindset was influenced by a “winner” in Coach Pete Carroll [11:48]
Why he wants to serve as an example for those people who weren’t dealt the fairest hand in life [17:21]

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Mike Moosbrugger: Why You Should Embrace Pain | #ThePlaybook 97 May 16, 2019

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Mike Moosbrugger, former NFL player and inspirational speaker, shares his story about the devastating personal tragedy that forever changed his life and the invaluable lessons he learned about embracing pain instead of avoiding it.

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Jim Kwik: Unlocking the Genius Inside of You | #ThePlaybook 96 May 14, 2019

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Jim Kwik, CEO of Kwik Learning and renowned brain expert, shares his tips for maximizing your brain’s performance and enhancing your retention. He covers some of the techniques he’s learned from working with stars such as Jim Carey and Will Smith, and also challenges some of the common misconceptions about how memory reallly works.

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Alex Banayan: Why He Hacked the “Price is Right” | #ThePlaybook 95 May 09, 2019

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Alex and host of The Playbook, David Meltzer, discuss the similarity in their upbringings and how they felt pressure from their parents about what career path to choose. The pair share the insights that they have learned from interviewing some of the world’s most successful people, tips for sending “cold” emails, and how to leave a phone message to get a callback.

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