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Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)

David Meltzer: The Mindset Shift You Need to Build a Profitable, Purposeful Business | E308

Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)

YAP Media Network

Education, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business, Self-improvement

4.81.3K Ratings

🗓️ 16 September 2024

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Summary

David Meltzer was determined to get rich so he could buy his mom the house and car she never had. While in college, he seized an opportunity in the emerging internet industry, and by 31, he was worth over $100 million. Ironically, it was also the first time he ever felt empty. Eventually, he went bankrupt, but when he started rebuilding his life, he did it with a renewed focus on faith, kindness, and service. In this episode, David returns to break down the mindset shifts entrepreneurs need to avoid failure and achieve long-term success and fulfillment. David Meltzer is the co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing, a Top 100 Business Coach, and former CEO of Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment. He’s also the author of Game-Time Decision Making and host of The Playbook. In this episode, Hala and David will discuss: - David’s early career struggles and financial challenges - Overcoming fear-based thinking in entrepreneurship - Why you must align your skills with your goals - The power of asking for help - Why losing everything saved his life and built his empire - Building resilience through tough times - Turning failure into opportunity - How to guarantee success through service - Why kindness is your fast track to profitability - The dangers of taking shortcuts in entrepreneurship - Building a supportive, goal-driven community - Balancing personal fulfillment with financial growth - And other topics… David Meltzer is an entrepreneur, coach, podcast host, international keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is the co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and the former CEO of Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment, the real-life agency behind Jerry Maguire. He hosts The Playbook podcast, where he interviews top athletes, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders. Named a Top 100 Business Coach, David regularly speaks at global events, helping others balance profit with purpose. He is also the Executive Producer of 2 Minute Drill and Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch. His mission is to empower over one billion people to lead happier, more fulfilled lives. Connect with David: David’s Website: https://dmeltzer.com David’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmeltzer2/ David’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidmeltzer/ David’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidmeltzer David’s Email: [email protected] Resources Mentioned: David’s Book, Game-Time Decision Making: High-Scoring Business Strategies from the Biggest Names in Sports: https://www.amazon.com/Game-Time-Decision-Making-High-Scoring-Strategies/dp/1260452611 David’s Podcast, The Playbook: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-playbook-with-david-meltzer/id1271087930 LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life: Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profiting Found - Try Found for FREE at found.com/profiting Mint Mobile - To get a new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/profiting. Connectteam - Enjoy a 14-day free trial with no credit card needed. Open an account today at Connecteam.com Working Genius - Get 20% off the $25 Working Genius assessment at WorkingGenius.com with code PROFITING at checkout More About Young and Profiting Download Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorships Leave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yap Watch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala Taha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhala Twitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media's Services - yapmedia.io/

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As always, you can find all of our incredible deals in the

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show notes. Your essence is determined by your skills, your knowledge, and desire.

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So many people are afraid, but they don't understand fear and fear interferes with who we are.

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When I was 31 years old, I had everything I ever dreamed of.

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I was worth over $100 million.

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