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Welcome to Office Hours, hosted by Legendary Sports Executive, Entrepreneur, and Investor, David Meltzer. Where the brightest millionaires, billionaires, and entrepreneurs, in business, sports, and entertainment get together to talk about success, failure, and everything in between.

  1. HACE 5 H

    Pam Meissner, Mark Harris, Geoff Tuff and Steven Goldbach | Office Hours #797

    Pam Meissner Pam Meissner, CFO and COO of Cathcap, is widely recognized as a “profitability detective” who helps entrepreneurs, founders, and CEOs uncover hidden profit opportunities and build systems that drive clarity, cash flow, and growth. A CPA who forged her own unconventional path beyond traditional accounting, she has spent decades guiding leaders across industries from legal to manufacturing. Her strategic, practical approach empowers businesses to scale sustainably while breaking through financial ceilings. Resilient and purpose-driven, Pam continues to lead with strength after being recently widowed, while also celebrating her son’s college graduation and her daughter’s advocacy through marathon fundraising for autism research. Mark Harris Mark Harris is a serial entrepreneur and innovator passionate about improving human performance and workplace safety. As the CEO of HeroWear, he leads a diverse team of engineers, designers, ergonomists, and manufacturing specialists to develop cutting-edge exosuits that enhance the health, safety, and productivity of material-handling workers across industries. He continues to serve on the company’s Board of Directors. Beyond his entrepreneurial ventures, Mark is a dedicated mentor and advisor, supporting Nashville’s startup community through accelerator programs, investment groups, and his role on Vanderbilt University’s Entrepreneurship Advisory Council. Geoff Tuff and Steven Goldbach Geoff Tuff and Steven Goldbach are renowned strategy and sustainability leaders at Deloitte, recognized by Thinkers50 for their innovation in leadership and transformation. Geoff, a Principal at Deloitte Consulting LLP, drives global sustainability initiatives for clients in energy, resources, and industrial sectors, emphasizing adaptability and resilience over rigid strategy. Steven, who leads Deloitte’s U.S. Sustainability practice after serving nearly a decade as Chief Strategy Officer, helps organizations stay ahead of change through agility and purpose-driven transformation. Together, they co-authored the Wall Street Journal bestselling books Detonate and Provoke and co-host the leadership podcast Provocateurs: Profiles in Leadership, where they share practical insights on navigating disruption and driving sustainable growth.

    39 min

  2. HACE 11 H

    Ricky Blair, Ryan Rottman, Dr. Hany Demian | IG Live

    Ricky Blair Ricky Blair is a British entrepreneur, speaker, and thought leader in education, leadership, and youth development. Renowned for his 100% staff retention rate, Ricky later advised Colliers’ global leadership team on employee engagement and retention strategies. His expertise also earned him an invitation to 10 Downing Street in 2014 to advise then–Prime Minister David Cameron on entrepreneurship and supporting young founders. Today, Ricky leads Platform Seven, a mentorship and education company helping students and young professionals bridge the gap between college and the real world. His work centers on leadership, mental health, and addressing the post-college depression crisis. A sought-after speaker in the U.K. and U.S., Ricky is also the author of The Junkyard Dog, an inspiring memoir about overcoming academic struggles to build multi-million-dollar businesses. Ryan Rottman Ryan Rottman is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of AthleteAgent.com, a groundbreaking sports tech platform. In his role, Ryan oversees business operations, strategic partnerships, and platform development, helping expand the site’s reach across professional leagues and enhance its database of verified athlete and team contacts. Before stepping into the tech and sports business world, Ryan built a successful career in entertainment, starring in films such as Billionaire Boys Club, The Open Road, and a variety of Hallmark originals, as well as television series like 90210(CW), The Middle (ABC), and The Lying Game (ABC Family). His background in production and storytelling has been instrumental in shaping AthleteAgent.com’s user experience and brand identity. Dr. Hany Demian Dr. Hany Demian is a physician, innovator, and founder of Praesentia Healthcare and the CEO of BioSpine Institute, specializing in regenerative and pain medicine. A Harvard-trained leader and Assistant Clinical Professor at McMaster University, he’s redefining modern healthcare by blending science, empathy, and innovation. His mission: to move medicine from managing pain to restoring healing, presence, and purpose.

    39 min

  3. HACE 1 DÍA

    Lee Barkalow, Rob Meyers, Pam Minteer | Office Hours #796

    Lee Barkalow Lee Barkalow is the Co-Founder and CEO of The CurEnt Group (TCG), a company dedicated to creating exceptional cultural, entertainment, and travel experiences for private clients and global brands. Before launching TCG, he built and successfully exited a hospitality company and later co-founded NOVA, a members-only lifestyle community that operates alongside TCG. With a career foundation at WME and Paradigm, Lee brings over a decade of experience across music, entertainment, and experiential ventures, blending creativity and strategy to craft unforgettable experiences. Rob Meyers Rob Meyers is the strategic force driving Versus’ evolution into a global creative and production studio. With over two decades of experience in production, brand development, and leadership, he has led the company through significant growth—tripling its team size, expanding internationally, and launching new divisions such as Versus Originals. As Managing Director, Rob blends hands-on leadership with visionary strategy, ensuring that Versus’ success is rooted in both business excellence and creative integrity. Beyond building a thriving company, Rob is deeply committed to cultivating a strong, people-first culture. Guided by his “4 C’s” framework—Curiosity, Conversation, Culture, and Community—he fosters an environment where collaboration and innovation flourish. Pam Minteer Pam is an accomplished Human Resources executive with over 30 years of experience, including 20 years in senior HR leadership roles across sports and entertainment, mining, and manufacturing. She spent 10 seasons as Head of HR for the Pittsburgh Pirates—serving under both the McClatchy and Nutting ownership groups—and coordinated volunteers for the 2006 MLB All-Star Game. Now a consultant, Pam helps small to mid-sized organizations achieve their strategic HR goals with expertise spanning compliance, policy development, labor relations, talent management, and organizational culture.

    42 min

  4. HACE 1 DÍA

    BAM Franklin, Dr. Greg Hammer, Adam Port | IG Live

    BAM Franklin Bryan, also known as BAM, is the Founder and CTO of BAM.eco, an innovative e-commerce and advertising platform modeled after an Amazon FBM franchise. A lifelong entrepreneur and visionary, he has built ventures focused on collaboration and community empowerment, including BAMcircle.net, a wealth-sharing network, and CrenshawBoulevard.com, where he’s known as the “Mayor of Crenshaw.” Currently authoring his third book, Caught Up in Capitalism, Bryan draws on his journey from humble beginnings in Watts, California, to becoming a respected leader guided by mentors such as Emmitt McHenry and Abe Thompson. His story embodies resilience, purpose, and the belief that anyone can rise to make a difference. Dr. Greg Hammer Greg Hammer, MD is a recently retired professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, pediatric intensive care physician, pediatric anesthesiologist, wellness and mindfulness lecturer, and the author of GAIN without Pain: The Happiness Handbook for Health Care Professionals and co-author of the book A Mindful Teen: Helping Today’s Teenagers Thrive through Gratitude, Acceptance, Intention, and Nonjudgment Adam Port Adam Port is a renowned photorealist artist celebrated for his lifelike portraits and deep ties to sports culture. He gained early acclaim at age 22 when his hyperrealistic work earned him an NBA licensing deal and later a partnership with the Basketball Hall of Fame, where he painted Michael Jordan and other legendary inductees. Over his 25-year career, Port’s art has been featured in galleries, museums, and private collections, with highlights including his acclaimed Art of the Sole series, which celebrates sneaker culture through meticulous, detail-rich renderings that take hundreds of hours to complete. His work has supported major charities, been showcased on national television, and continues to bridge the worlds of fine art and sports with authenticity, precision, and passion.

    39 min

  5. HACE 2 DÍAS

    Ken Belson, Scott Allen Curley, Hannah McGough | IG Live

    Ken Belson Ken Belson rejoined The New York Times’s Business section in 2023 to write about the business of sports after spending 14 years in the Sports department, primarily covering the N.F.L. Belson reports on the teams and personalities of the N.F.L., including finances, stadiums, medical issues, lawsuits and more. He lives in New York with his wife. You can follow him @el_belson on X. Scott Allen Curley Scott Allen Curley is an author, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker whose journey from addiction, homelessness, and prison to building multimillion-dollar companies showcases remarkable resilience. He is the co-founder and CEO of FinishLine Tax Solutions, one of the largest tax litigation firms in the U.S., where he has helped more than 25,000 clients nationwide. He also founded Innovatum Tax Group and created CommitCon 2026, a business conference designed to empower entrepreneurs. Hannah McGough Hannah McGough is a creative strategist, producer, and brand architect with over a decade of experience leading omnichannel marketing, creative production, and brand development for global beauty brands and fast-growing startups. As Chief Marketing Officer at Blank Beauty, a pioneering beautytech company powered by AI, robotics, and zero-inventory infrastructure, she’s helping shape the future of personalized products—beginning with nails. Before joining Blank Beauty, Hannah founded Sunshine Creative in Los Angeles and later launched Banana Brands, where she provided fractional CMO-level support to emerging DTC and retail brands. Known for building from the ground up—campaigns, partnerships, departments, and momentum—Hannah blends creativity with strategic precision.

    36 min

  6. HACE 3 DÍAS

    Jim Eckes, Joe Mindak, Scott Nelson | Office Hours : The Human Experience

    Jim Eckes With decades of experience in telecom, Jim Eckes is the leader of TieTechnology, where he focuses on building custom VoIP phone solutions to help businesses better serve their customers. He has built a career on creating meaningful partnerships and leveraging his expertise to bring legacy telecom systems into the future. Jim is also reinventing the customer experience by integrating telecom with AI in a way few have considered. His approach challenges long-standing industry norms, emphasizing that AI is only effective when the foundation—the phone system itself—is modern, reliable, and built to support innovation. Joe Mindak Joe brings over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience across marketing, publishing, events, music, and e-commerce, combining creative vision with a passion for community-driven business. As the founder of seven ventures—including hMAG (Hoboken Magazine), Castle Point Brewer/Hoboken Ale, and Pregifting—he has built companies grounded in authentic connection and shared purpose. His pivotal insight came when a single introduction led to a $100K agency deal, inspiring the creation of Nolodex, where he now leverages his strategic and relationship-focused leadership to transform networking into real, measurable business growth. Scott Nelson Scott Nelson, a former professional baseball umpire who spent five years in the minor leagues and three in Major League Baseball, transformed adversity into entrepreneurial success after his unexpected release from the sport in 2001. Drawing on the resilience built during his baseball years, he entered the apparel industry in 2009 and launched Local Team Shop in 2012, leading it to impressive growth—including securing a pilot program with Walmart involving 11 Supercenters and 51 schools in his first week. Married to his longtime partner and a proud father of three, Scott’s journey reflects perseverance through setbacks, innovation during challenges like COVID-19, and the relentless drive to build and scale a standout brand in the local sportswear market.

    35 min

  7. 9 OCT

    George Cray, Luca Zambello, Kevin "Kev" Jordan | Office Hours #794

    George Cray George Cray, founder of GCH Technologies, has spent his career shaping the evolution of telecom—from landlines to cellular and now AI. Through his company, he focuses on strengthening the digital infrastructure that keeps businesses running, customers connected, and data secure, turning often unseen technology into indispensable progress. Luca Zambello Luca Zambello is the Founder and CEO of Jurny, the first agentic AI operating system designed to transform the hospitality industry. A three-time founder with over 12 years of experience, he previously scaled a hospitality startup to 300+ Airbnbs across six cities, giving him firsthand insight into the industry’s challenges. His work and expertise have been featured in outlets such as Entrepreneur, CNBC, Bloomberg, Yahoo! Finance, The Wall Street Journal, and Skift, and he has been recognized as one of Los Angeles’ notable entrepreneurs. An early believer in AI, Luca was experimenting with specialized AI agents for hospitality long before the concept became mainstream. He often draws on lessons from industries like aviation to illustrate how AI will reshape every customer-facing business. As a thought leader, he regularly speaks on the future of AI in hospitality, positioning Jurny not just as a property management system, but as a comprehensive operating system for the industry. Kevin "Kev" Jordan Kevin "Kev" Jordan is the CEO of MAXXX Performance, where sports, mental health, and innovation intersect. With over a decade of leadership experience, he is passionate about strategic excellence and transformative leadership. At MAXXX Performance, his expertise in behavioral health drives the mission to enhance mental fitness through sports technology and AI, while fostering a culture of diversity and collaboration where every perspective adds value. Previously, as CEO of Adaptive Behavioral Services, Inc. (ABS), Kevin expanded telehealth services across Western Pennsylvania with a focus on strategic communication and operational excellence. Certified as an NFL Player Representative, he remains deeply committed to advancing both sports and mental health, inspiring others to join him in making mental fitness accessible to athletes everywhere.

    32 min

  8. 9 OCT

    Dylan Smith, Jason Saltzman, Stephen Scoggins | IG Live

    Dylan Smith Dylan Smith, a 23-year-old CEO, is passionately committed to serving and supporting individuals who face challenges similar to those he encountered in his childhood. Adopted twice and misdiagnosed with ADHD when he actually had dyslexia, Dylan's journey has been marked by resilience and determination. Despite not attending college, he has built a successful business and now travels across the country, speaking at business conferences, schools, and events for education professionals, parents, and children. His story inspires many, showcasing the power of perseverance and the importance of understanding and support for those with learning differences. Jason Saltzman Jason Saltzman is a serial entrepreneur and investor, best known as the founder and CEO of Relief, a fintech platform that automates debt reduction for consumers. He previously founded Alley, a nationwide coworking community in partnership with Verizon, and SeamlessDocs, a gov-tech company acquired by Kofile. A longtime Techstars mentor and former U.S. State Department entrepreneurship advisor, Jason has dedicated his career to building mission-driven ventures that empower people and communities. Now based in Miami, he plays an active role in supporting the city’s growing innovation ecosystem through initiatives like MIT REAP Miami. Beyond business, Jason has a passion for storytelling and global entrepreneurship—producing a documentary with Entrepreneur magazine that highlights Kuwait’s emerging startup scene and the universal drive to innovate and create impact. Stephen Scoggins Stephen Scoggins is a renowned entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and creator of the LionLamb Operating System—a framework empowering leaders to achieve lasting success without sacrificing peace, purpose, or people. Rising from homelessness to building multiple nine-figure businesses, he embodies resilience, redemption, and faith in action. As founder of Unstoppable Solutions and host of the BUILD with Stephen Scoggins podcast, which has earned over 48 million views, he integrates business strategy, emotional mastery, and faith-based principles to help others lead authentically and overcome adversity. Featured in major outlets like Forbes, Entrepreneur, and USA Today, Stephen advises Fortune 500 executives and inspires entrepreneurs to align with their purpose, heal from within, and create legacies of enduring impact.

    38 min
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Welcome to Office Hours, hosted by Legendary Sports Executive, Entrepreneur, and Investor, David Meltzer. Where the brightest millionaires, billionaires, and entrepreneurs, in business, sports, and entertainment get together to talk about success, failure, and everything in between.

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    David Meltzer
  • Años de actividad
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodios
    631
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