Office Hours with David Meltzer

David Meltzer
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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. 3H AGO

    IG Live | Legacy, Community Building and Mindset : Lessons from Carolyn Siegel, Florence Ann Romano, and KAYR

    Carolyn Siegel is the Founder and Executive Director of If You Heard What I Heard, the first U.S. nonprofit dedicated to preserving the filmed stories of grandchildren of Holocaust survivors. As the granddaughter of two survivors, she created the organization to capture the voices of the last generation able to hear these stories firsthand. Through filmed interviews with cultural leaders, artists, and public figures, Carolyn explores how inherited stories shape identity, values, and purpose. Drawing on her background as a marketing consultant for brands like Google and The New York Times, she has transformed personal family history into a national storytelling platform that combats forgetting and rising antisemitism through powerful, lived narratives. Florence Ann Romano is a keynote speaker and author dedicated to helping people build meaningful connections and supportive communities. Her book, Build Your Village: A Guide to Finding Joy and Community in Every Stage of Life, offers practical guidance for cultivating belonging and navigating life’s transitions through strong relationships. Passionate about addressing the growing loneliness epidemic, Florence Ann shares insights on how individuals can create communities where they feel seen, heard, and understood. Her work has been featured in major media outlets including Forbes and The Wall Street Journal, and she regularly appears as an expert contributor on television across the United States. Kevin “KAYR” Robinson is a real estate investor and entrepreneur who built a multimillion-dollar property portfolio after growing up in poverty in West Philadelphia. After beginning his career in finance at Goldman Sachs and other investment firms, he launched his own real estate company and now owns more than 160 rental units supported by a professional team. A sought-after speaker and advisor, KAYR focuses on discipline, mindset, and building sustainable wealth systems to break generational cycles. His upcoming book, Can't Break Me: How I Shifted My Mindset and Overcame the Odds, shares his journey from hardship to success through intentional mindset shifts, self-leadership, and consistent execution.

    40 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Office Hours #856 | Redefining Health & Wealth: Fitness and Health Revolution, and Smart Retirement Strategies

    Dave Appel is calling on the fitness industry to confront stigma and embrace medical integration at a pivotal moment in modern health. With one in eight Americans now using GLP-1 therapies—and data showing these individuals are more likely to join and remain at gyms when properly supported—he believes this shift represents the industry’s greatest growth opportunity. Through KORB Health, a virtual healthcare provider, Dave is embedding medical weight loss, hormone optimization, mental health, and longevity programs directly into gyms. By employing dedicated clinicians and creating co-branded, integrated care models, KORB helps fitness facilities generate recurring revenue while offering members personalized, continuous support that redefines resilience and whole-person wellness. Stephen Dissette is an investment advisor representative with Horter Investment Management, a Northwestern University graduate, and a former U.S. Navy officer. Motivated by watching his grandfather and father work well past traditional retirement age, he became passionate about helping others build financial strategies that create long-term security and independence. Drawing on disciplined leadership and personal conviction, Stephen guides pre-retirees and retirees toward clear, goal-aligned financial plans designed to deliver confidence, preparation, and lasting peace of mind.

    41 min

  3. 2D AGO

    IG Live | Mastering Trading Psychology & Turning Job Seeking into Job Shopping

    Dr. David Bonanno is a clinical psychologist with more than 32 years of experience in mental health and performance psychology, having worked with over 17,000 individuals, including hundreds of active traders. He specializes in understanding why discipline and clear thinking break down under pressure, examining performance through a trauma and nervous-system lens rather than quick-fix strategies. As the author of The Consistently Calm Trader, Dr. Bonanno helps high performers stay calm, focused, and consistent by addressing the deeper psychological and stress-driven patterns that override logic in high-stakes environments. Madeline Mann is an HR and recruiting leader who turned her insider knowledge of the hiring process into the award-winning career coaching brand Self Made Millennial. She empowers professionals to become “Job Shoppers,” positioning themselves to secure high-paying roles at top companies like Netflix, Google, Goldman Sachs, Deloitte, NBCUniversal, and Amazon. In her book Reverse the Search: How to Turn Job Seeking into Job Shopping, she provides a practical roadmap for shifting from chasing opportunities to attracting and choosing the right ones.

    19 min

  4. 3D AGO

    Office Hours #855 | People-First Leadership, Elite Wealth Strategy & the Olympian Mindset for Business Success

    Josh Block is a Michigan-based executive, leadership advocate, and author of People Matter at Work, a book that reimagines the workplace as one of the most transformative communities in our lives. As Chief Advisor of Block Imaging and founder of Cube Mobile Imaging, he champions a people-first philosophy built on the belief that when employees truly matter, businesses thrive and lives are changed. Rising from entry-level roles to president of his family’s company at age 29, Josh helped grow Block Imaging from $30 million to $215 million in revenue and from 50 to more than 400 team members worldwide, all while sustaining a 90% employee engagement rate. His latest work introduces the concept of breaking the “Me-Cycle” in favor of the collaborative “We-Cycle,” promoting cultures rooted in transparency, trust, and shared success. John C. James IV is a financial advisor at Iron Oaks Wealth Advisors, where he leads a bespoke private wealth practice serving executives, attorneys, and physicians. He specializes in delivering highly personalized financial strategies tailored to the complex needs of high-achieving professionals. With advanced training from a leading global wealth management institution and mentorship from industry leaders recognized by Forbes and Barron’s, John brings both technical expertise and strategic insight to his clients. His growing presence in the industry has also led to features on Bloomberg Live Television. Zwede Hewitt is a former Olympian and eight-time Track and Field All-American at Baylor University who has successfully transitioned into a tech entrepreneur and investor. At 36, he serves as Head of Partnerships and co-owner of Impakt AI, blending elite athletic discipline with innovation and leadership in technology. He is also recognized as the first Caribbean-based entrepreneur to raise venture capital from Silicon Valley, demonstrating his ability to compete and lead at the highest levels in both sports and business.

    31 min

  5. FEB 26

    Office Hours #854 | Conscious Leadership, Scaling Without Burnout & Personalized Wealth Strategy for Entrepreneurs

    Brett Kaufman is an entrepreneur, investor, and advisor who helps high-performing founders, executives, and creators navigate major life and business transitions. Through Kaufman Capital and his podcast Innerspace, he guides leaders through the space between past success and future possibility. Centered on the philosophy of surrender, Brett encourages individuals to release outdated narratives and lead from alignment rather than constant striving, blending conscious leadership, strategy, and inner work to foster clarity, purpose, and meaningful growth. Cory Brewer is the Founder and President of Beyond Landscaping Ltd., a North Vancouver–based company he grew from a small neighborhood lawn service into a multi-million-dollar, award-winning organization with more than 40 team members. He also co-founded Novera Agency to help entrepreneurs scale sustainably through executive assistant and virtual support solutions. With a background in business administration and strategic HR management, Cory is passionate about leadership, culture, and helping founders grow strategically without sacrificing balance or burning out. Mike Milligan is the Founder of 1.oak Financial, a virtual financial planning firm built to replace one-size-fits-all advice with personalized wealth strategies. With 30 years of experience in banking and insurance, he focuses on helping clients avoid the “Paralysis Penalty” by creating tailored plans that protect and grow wealth in real-world conditions. A Certified Financial Planner, professor, author, and media contributor, Mike leads his team with a commitment to authenticity, impact, and individuality as he continues scaling the firm with a purpose-driven culture.

    29 min

  6. FEB 26

    IG Live | Intimacy, Energy & Elite Performance: How High Achievers Optimize Love and Life

    Courtney Long is a TEDx speaker, relationship and intimacy educator, and founder of Sex Life Makeover, a transformational program helping couples reignite passion, rebuild emotional connection, and create deeply fulfilling intimate lives. With a Master’s degree in Social Work and certifications in sex therapy, education, and hypnotherapy, she blends science-based relationship psychology with practical, actionable tools. Backed by more than 25 years of teaching and coaching experience — and a TEDx talk with over 800,000 views — Courtney also leads transformational retreats in Sedona and Kauai, guiding individuals to break limiting patterns, build resilience, and strengthen intimacy as a foundation for personal and professional success. KUTImack is a master of reinvention who transitioned from a top music executive, selling millions of records, to a respected wellness strategist and TEDx speaker. Drawing from his high-performance background in the entertainment industry, he now helps individuals elevate their health, productivity, and overall potential. As the creator of the 6-Week SuperYou™ program and the BYBD™ Bedtime Blueprint, he turns complex science into simple, actionable strategies through his Be Your Best Daily™ philosophy — blending energy, storytelling, and science-backed insights to help high achievers perform at their peak.

    27 min

  7. FEB 25

    IG Live | From Le Mans Champion to Powersports Mogul: Endurance Racing, Business Growth & AI in Sports

    Ryan Hardwick is an Atlanta-based professional race car driver and entrepreneur who co-founded Mountain Motorsports in 1999, growing it from a single Honda dealership into one of the largest powersports retailers in the country, now operating 12 dealerships across three states and representing 13 leading manufacturers. Alongside his business success, he has become one of the top active Bronze drivers in endurance racing, competing in the 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season. In 2025, he made history as the first Atlantan to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the LMGT3 Division, completing his personal GT Triple Crown with prior victories at Daytona and Sebring, and becoming the first American to win the FIA World Endurance Championship in LMGT3. Hardik Jagda is the Founder and CEO of Proximity Works, an AI-native technology company helping leading sports leagues, broadcasters, and media platforms grow revenue through advanced analytics, AI-powered insights, and scalable content systems. Since launching in 2019, the company has evolved into a full AI-driven ecosystem spanning consulting, SaaS, media, and venture, transforming live sports data into monetizable products. Known for blending technology with storytelling, Hardik brings hands-on startup experience and a bias for action, helping organizations move faster, scale smarter, and lead confidently in the AI era.

    33 min

  8. FEB 25

    Office Hours #853 | The Future of AI in Finance, Wall Street and Behavioral Ethics, & Venture Capital Strategy

    Lord Munjal is the Founder and CEO of Alpheva AI, where he is building an advanced AI-powered financial advisor designed to deliver clear, personalized, and trustworthy guidance to everyday consumers. A three-time founder with experience spanning AI, fintech, product design, and executive leadership, he is on a mission to democratize institutional-grade financial insight traditionally reserved for the ultra-wealthy. Through human-centered technology powered by advanced large language models, he aims to enhance — not replace — human decision-making while maintaining strict privacy and data security standards. Tom Hardin is the founder of Tipper X Advisors, advising Fortune Global 500 companies, financial institutions, boards, and business schools on behavioral ethics, culture risk, and organizational conduct. Drawing from firsthand experience with the pressures of ambition and incentives, he helps leaders recognize the subtle blind spots that can lead to poor decisions. His new book, Wired on Wall Street: The Rise and Fall of Tipper X, One of the FBI’s Most Prolific Informants (February 25, 2026), explores financial crime, ethical dilemmas, and the possibility of personal growth after high-stakes consequences. Marshall Sandman is the Managing Partner of Animal Capital, a venture firm known for investing in two decacorns and two unicorns while collaborating closely with celebrities, creators, and athletes as partners. Rather than competing with traditional VC firms, Animal Capital focuses on adding value beyond capital by leveraging its network to strategically market and scale portfolio companies. Marshall co-founded the firm after leaving senior roles in finance and media, building the company alongside his longtime friend and partner — a relationship rooted in trust that extends to the founders and investors they support.

    31 min
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