Office Hours with David Meltzer

David Meltzer

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. 7 HRS AGO

    Mitchell Osmond, Lesley Goth, Psy.D., Erik Meltzer | Office Hours: The Human Experience

    Mitchell Osmond Mitchell Osmond is a trusted advisor, executive coach, and host of The Dad Nation Podcast, a globally ranked show that has grown to over 34,000 monthly listeners in under 40 episodes. He also scaled his first coaching practice to six figures within three months, establishing himself as a sought-after voice for high-performing professionals, entrepreneurs, and executives seeking balance between success at work and fulfillment at home. His journey to this role was born from personal struggle. Once facing dysfunction, debt, and a marriage on the brink of divorce, Mitchell radically transformed his life—losing 60 pounds, restoring his marriage, and paying off over $100,000 of debt. Now, his mission is to help career-driven men reclaim their health, homes, and happiness—without sacrificing their professional success. Lesley Goth, Psy.D. Lesley Goth, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and the owner of Denver Family Counseling Services in Denver, Colorado, with more than 21 years of experience. A survivor of sexual assault herself, she specializes in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for trauma survivors and also works with individuals facing PTSD, CPTSD, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, religious trauma, and substance abuse. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Skidmore College and a Psy.D. from the California School of Professional Psychology. Driven by her own journey, Goth founded her practice to support others in navigating and overcoming trauma. Today, she not only provides compassionate care for survivors but also extends her expertise to CEOs and business leaders, helping them address mental health challenges while balancing the demands of leadership. Her work reflects both professional expertise and deeply personal commitment to healing and resilience. Erik Meltzer Erik Meltzer is a connector, curator, and human rights advocate who has spent over a decade working at the intersection of community, culture, and global leadership. From hosting high-profile events at the National Press Club to fostering trust with diplomats and military leaders at the National Defense University, he has built a career creating spaces where meaningful relationships thrive. Today, he channels this passion into The Salon Circle, a private forum for accomplished entrepreneurs, executives, diplomats, athletes, and cultural figures, while also exploring innovation through ventures like Plutus Properties. At the core of all his work is a mission to bring extraordinary people together in spaces of trust, substance, and opportunity.

    34 min
  2. 4 DAYS AGO

    Frederick Fisher, Sam Naficy, Adiel Gorel | Office Hours #788

    Frederick Fisher Frederick Fisher, J.D., CCP, is a distinguished authority in Professional Liability with over five decades of experience advancing client financial security. A founding member and Past President of the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) and recipient of its 2019 Founders Award, he has shaped industry standards through leadership, education, and advocacy. Beyond serving as Senior Technical Advisor for the International Risk Management Institute’s Professional Liability Insurance manual for more than 30 years, he has authored 80+ articles, delivered 150+ presentations, and published the 2024 book Claims Made Insurance – The Policy That Changed the Industry. Fisher previously spent 20 years as a Professional Lines Claims Adjuster before founding and leading ELM Insurance Brokers as CEO for two decades. Today, he continues to consult, teach, advise, and testify as an expert witness, renowned for identifying “The Gotchya’s that’ll Getchya™” in Executive Liability and Specialty Lines Insurance. Sam Naficy Sam Naficy is a serial entrepreneur with over 25 years of SaaS and executive leadership experience, having founded multiple companies across pharmaceuticals, retail, restaurants, and technology while raising more than $300 million in funding. He launched Daru Nardin with exclusive Merck and Faulding distribution deals, founded The NORG Group in partnership with 99 Cents Only Stores, and later built DTiQ into the global leader in video-based surveillance and loss prevention, serving over 45,000 customers. A 2013 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for Greater Los Angeles, Naficy is also active in philanthropy through organizations such as St. Jude Children’s Hospital, the National Kidney Foundation, and the Los Angeles Boys and Girls Club, and contributes as a YPO Los Angeles member and past Chapter Chair while continuing to invest in SaaS and tech-enabled businesses. Adiel Gorel Adiel Gorel is a leading real estate investment expert and the founder and CEO of ICG (International Capital Group) Real Estate Investments, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Since 1987, he has helped tens of thousands of investors build financial security for retirement, education, and legacy wealth. He is also the author of five books, including the Amazon bestseller Remote Control Retirement Riches. A sought-after speaker and media presence, Adiel has lectured worldwide at companies like Stanford, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta, and has been featured on Fox Business, ABC, NBC, Fortune, and Entrepreneur Magazine. His Public Television program, Remote Control Retirement Riches, is now in its sixth year, further establishing him as one of America’s top voices in real estate and financial freedom.

    35 min
  3. 5 DAYS AGO

    Michael J. Barbarita, Alex Fenton, Joe Wolfel | Office Hours #787

    Michael J. Barbarita Michael J. Barbarita Jr. is a seasoned entrepreneur, award-winning speaker, and co-author with over 40 years of experience across retail, manufacturing, and service industries. After starting as a financial analyst, he led Ski Town USA, growing its revenue from $2.5 million to $8 million in under five years, before founding Next Step CFO in 2007 to help business owners achieve time freedom and consistent profits through innovative financial and business strategies. Today, he serves more than 40 clients worldwide, earning recognition as a thought leader and business innovator, with accomplishments ranging from having a product featured on QVC to building a thriving global client base. Alex Fenton Alex began his career trading emerging market commodities before moving into private equity fundraising for UK scale-ups. At just 25, he founded GapCap, a fintech lending platform that transacted over $500 million under his leadership. As CEO, he successfully scaled the business until its sale to Growth Lending in 2019, a milestone that highlighted his ability to build and grow innovative, technology-driven financial services companies. Since the sale of GapCap, Alex has remained deeply engaged in the investment and business services space. He has taken on key roles at The Legends Agency, FBX Capital Partners, Funding Bay, and Growth Lending, where he has developed expertise in customer service, marketing strategy, leadership, and business development. His journey reflects both entrepreneurial vision and a proven track record in scaling businesses and driving growth. Joe Wolfel Joe Wolfel is the CEO of Terradepth, where he is leading the mission to revolutionize subsea data and exploration through scalable, sustainable technology. A former Navy SEAL who earned the Bronze Star with Valor for heroic achievement in combat, he brings a unique blend of military leadership and technology expertise to his role. Joe previously commanded multinational special operations in Iraq, advised the U.S. Fifth Fleet on strategic planning in the Gulf, and supported counter-terrorism missions in Africa by training and advising partner nations. Today, he applies that experience to driving Terradepth’s growth, forging partnerships, and advancing ocean exploration for industries ranging from energy to environmental science, with a commitment to cutting-edge solutions that address global challenges and transform humanity’s relationship with the oceans.

    36 min
  4. 5 DAYS AGO

    Grant Elliott, Luba Patlakh | IG Live

    Grant Elliott Grant Elliott, Doctor of Chiropractic, is a clinician and entrepreneur known for his focus on rehabilitation and movement-based health. Before graduating, he built a social media following of over 100,000 that helped launch his #1 online low back program, now used worldwide. Within two years of finishing school, he scaled his practice from a solo operation to a 15-person team, combining hands-on care with innovative digital health education. Influenced by his background in skateboarding and bodybuilding, Elliott brings resilience, discipline, and risk-taking to his work, while also finding fulfillment in fatherhood and sharing his passion for fitness with his three young sons. Luba Patlakh Luba Patlakh is the founder and director of Kidology, Inc., a pediatric practice providing speech, occupational, physical therapy, and ABA services. With over 15 years of experience, she has built a family-centered practice recognized with honors such as the Entreprenista 100 Award, a spot on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list, and inclusion in the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Fast 50 in 2025. Originally trained in broadcast journalism before shifting to speech language pathology, she has combined her expertise, entrepreneurial drive, and role as a mother of three to grow a rapidly expanding business while championing families with diverse needs. Her perseverance and compassion have made her a leading voice in women’s entrepreneurship, child development, and scalable healthcare.

    32 min
  5. 6 DAYS AGO

    Michael Tchong, Ed Rahill, Erik Huberman | IG Live

    Michael Tchong Tchong is a pioneering entrepreneur, futurist, and five-time founder recognized by The Daily Telegraph as “America’s most influential trendspotter.” An adjunct professor of innovation at the University of San Francisco, he has delivered over 500 talks worldwide and advised global brands such as Apple, Accor Hotels, and Johnson & Johnson. His ventures—including MacWEEK, ICONOCAST, and CyberAtlas—helped shape digital culture, while his book Ubertrends and Ubertrends Academy equip leaders to thrive amid disruption. Most recently, his 2024 white paper Generative AI — Navigating the Artificial Intelligence Revolution underscores his role as a leading voice on foresight and innovation. Ed Rahill Ed Rahill, a Notre Dame graduate and accomplished energy executive, is best known as a cross-continental endurance road race record holder, setting the fastest time from Boston to San Diego. A former CFO of ITC Holdings and founder of GridLiance, later sold to Blackstone in 2021, Rahill combines business success with a lifelong passion for endurance racing inspired by the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. His debut book, One Mile at a Time, chronicles his record-breaking journey while fulfilling a promise to his grandmother to break free from a legacy of unfulfilled dreams. Now based in Atlanta and a proud father of four, Rahill continues to embody perseverance, vision, and inspiration in both life and work. Erik Huberman Erik Huberman is the Founder and CEO of Hawke Media, a $150M marketing consultancy that has helped scale over 5,000 brands and generate $2.9 billion in revenue for clients including Red Bull, Crocs, Verizon, and Casamigos. A serial entrepreneur and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, he sold two e-commerce companies by age 26, launched Hawke Ventures to invest in 50+ startups, and created Hawke.AI, a leading marketing intelligence platform. He is also the author of the USA Today bestselling book The Hawke Method, where he shares the three principles behind his success, and is widely recognized for his bold, practical insights on entrepreneurship, AI, and marketing strategy.

    39 min
  6. 22 SEPT

    Jeff Umbro, Sarah Keohane Williamson, Beth Lauren | Office Hours: The Human Experience

    Jeff Umbro Jeff Umbro is the founder and CEO of The Podglomerate, an award-winning podcast company that produces, distributes, and monetizes shows. What began as a bootstrapped venture has grown into a network of more than 70 podcasts with over 30 million monthly downloads. Jeff’s insights on media and podcasting have been featured in outlets such as Bloomberg, Morning Brew, Adweek, Quartz, Hot Pod, Paste, and The Daily Dot. Before launching The Podglomerate, Jeff worked in audience growth and business development for companies including Product Hunt, Serial Box, VotePlz, Talkshow, and Goldberg McDuffie Communications. His background in scaling audiences and building partnerships laid the foundation for The Podglomerate’s success and its impact on the podcasting industry. Sarah Keohane Williamson Sarah Keohane Williamson is the CEO of FCLTGlobal, where she has led since 2016 after more than two decades at Wellington Management as Partner and Director of Alternative Investments. She previously worked at McKinsey & Company, the U.S. State Department, and Goldman Sachs, and now drives FCLTGlobal’s mission to build a global community of CEOs committed to long-term value creation. In addition to her leadership role, Sarah serves on the boards of Evercore and EXL Service and chairs the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research. She is the author of The CEO’s Guide to the Investment Galaxy and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA from Williams College, as well as CFA and CAIA designations. Beth Lauren Beth Lauren is a lifelong storyteller whose career spans independent film, writing, and producing the feature Fairytale of New York, creating short films, and authoring her memoir Reeling: Misadventures in Moviemaking, Money and Love. She has also applied her narrative skills in the nonprofit sector, helping organizations communicate their missions effectively. Never one to follow a single path, Beth founded the Well-Tech World Summit, which drew over 2,000 global attendees in its first year, and is now developing a reality series showcasing women relocating abroad. Across all her pursuits, she brings imagination, resilience, and a passion for stories that entertain and inspire.

    29 min
  7. 19 SEPT

    Bhavandeep Singh. Braxton Kilgo, Quynh Mai | IG Live

    Bhavandeep Singh Bhavandeep Singh has been instrumental in building the team and is deeply passionate about speaking on mindset and re-writing the stories people tell themselves. He has addressed audiences of more than 5,000, sharing his journey and strategies for overcoming negative, self-defeating thoughts. Braxton Kilgo Braxton Kilgo is an entrepreneur and visionary best known as the founder of I Believe In You (IBIY), a global movement that inspires small acts of kindness through a unique bracelet and mobile app platform. With over a decade of experience leading his consulting firm Hours Global, he has guided more than 1,000 clients—from startups to corporations and personal brands—while generating millions in high-ticket sales and collaborating with top artists, athletes, and celebrities. Today, Braxton is focused on scaling IBIY into a worldwide ecosystem that connects businesses, communities, and causes, all while staying true to his passion for building relationships, serving others, and proving that belief, action, and hard work create lasting impact. Quynh Mai Quynh Mai is the Founder and CEO of Qulture, a globally recognized digital creative agency at the intersection of culture and technology. She helps brands create impactful campaigns that connect with audiences through cultural trends and digital innovation, earning recognition as a trusted industry thought leader. A sought-after speaker at events like Fashion Tech Forum, Melbourne Fashion Week, and EY’s Strategic Growth Forum, her insights have appeared in The Business of Fashion, WWD, Time Magazine, Bloomberg, CNBC, and CBS. Under her leadership, Qulture has won multiple honors, including Clio and Hermes Creative Awards, and she was named to Campaign’s “40 over 40 Digital Innovators.” She is currently working on her first book, Becoming Gen D: Mastering the Digital Age for Self, Career & Family.

    32 min
  8. 18 SEPT

    Brett Hoogeveen, Matthew Kim, Owen Barrett | Office Hours #785

    Brett Hoogeveen Brett Hoogeveen is the co-founder of BetterCulture, a leadership development and technology firm serving clients from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Over the past decade, he has trained thousands of leaders and partnered with hundreds of organizations to build stronger businesses through better leadership, high-performing teams, and energized workplace cultures. A trained engineer, former healthcare executive, and startup investor, Brett is also an international speaker and Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), known for delivering practical, actionable insights on leadership, company culture, and the keys to lasting success and happiness. Matthew Kim Matthew Kim is the co-founder and CEO of SureCo, where he is transforming the healthcare landscape with innovative, employee-centered solutions. With 20 years of entrepreneurial experience, he has built and exited successful firms in health and technology, including Bayside Insurance, one of California’s largest health insurance agencies. Rising from an entry-level appointment setter to executive leader, Matthew has grown SureCo into one of Inc. Magazine’s 250 fastest-growing private companies, strengthened by strategic acquisitions like Tembi Health and Hixme. Passionate about improving American healthcare, Matthew is reimagining how employers provide benefits by prioritizing flexibility, affordability, and individualized choice. His vision allows employees to select plans tailored to their needs while helping organizations manage rising costs and financial risk—an approach that balances business sustainability with better care and well-being for the workforce. Owen Barrett Owen Barrett is a clean energy entrepreneur who began his career as a Global Energy Manager at a Fortune 500 company, implementing $60 million in clean technology projects. He went on to found lumeo, a fast-growing ESCO that brought energy efficiency and renewable solutions to 40 school districts, before launching ZNE Capital, which acquired and decarbonized $75 million in multifamily real estate. While tackling the challenges of deploying solar in these properties, he developed Shine—a turnkey solar platform that solves billing, measurement, and scalability issues for the multifamily industry. What began as an internal tool at ZNE has grown into a venture with the potential to accelerate solar adoption nationwide.

    30 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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