EP64: David Meltzer: How to Get Rich AND Be Happy

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All the marketing “gurus” on the Internet will happily tell you how to make money. But how many of them can tell you how to make yourself wealthy in every part of your life, in ways that go far beyond your paycheck?

David Meltzer is the Co-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, but his life's mission is to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy! This simple yet powerful mission has led him on an incredible journey to provide one thing…VALUE. David is a three-time international best-selling author, a Top 100 Business Coach, the executive producer of Entrepreneur's #1 digital business show, Elevator Pitch, and host of The Playbook podcast. His newest book, Game-Time Decision Making, was a #1 new release. David has been recognized by Variety Magazine as their Sports Humanitarian of the Year, awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor and most recently at the Super Bowl David was honored as the Most Valuable Philanthropist.

On this episode of the Perfectly Mentored podcast, Jason and David dive into reconciling the relationship between money and actual happiness, the five steps to aligning with yourself and taking advantage of the opportunities that come from chaotic, disruptive times, recognizing what you can control to maintain a positive mindset, becoming a credible person, and creating lasting, actionable motivation in your own life. Tune in for inspiration that will last.

Topics Covered:

  • Who is David Meltzer? [00:15]
  • How Does One Person Help a Billion Others? [01:40]
  • What Can I Do to Get Unstuck in a Difficult Time? [13:31]
  • What's the Secret to Better Sales? [17:36]
  • How Do I Get Over Imposter Syndrome? [18:55]
  • Which Techniques Support a Positive Mindset? [21:16]
  • How Does Ego Management Factor Into Mindset? [24:01]
  • Any Tips for Better Negotiations? [25:29]
  • How Do I Build Up My Credibility? [27:39]
  • What Makes a Great Leader? [29:35]
  • How Important Are Routines? [30:22]
  • What Does The Last Dance Have to Teach Us? [32:33]
  • How Do I Reach David? [35:41]

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