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. 2d ago

    Office Hours #912 | How Great Leaders Think: Mindset, Cybersecurity & Innovation

    Raj Shingadia is an entrepreneur and creative visionary who traded a planned legal career for his passion for aquatics. Since making that leap, he has designed and installed world-class aquatic environments for aquariums, zoos, hospitals, businesses, and private residences across the globe. His talents have also reached Hollywood, where he contributed to the set design and fabrication of major productions, including Stranger Things and the Oscar-nominated film Black Panther, showcasing his unique blend of artistry, innovation, and craftsmanship. Rob Smith is the CEO and Founder of Lionfish Tech Advisors and a cybersecurity pioneer with more than 35 years of experience in enterprise technology. A former Gartner Research Director, he has shaped the cybersecurity industry through influential research, market analysis, and groundbreaking innovations, including developing the first Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), government-grade mobile security solutions, and advanced VPN technologies. Today, he advises cybersecurity companies on strategy, messaging, and market positioning while continuing to drive innovation in digital security. Dr. Sam Adeyemi is an internationally recognized leadership expert, bestselling author, executive coach, and founder of Daystar Leadership Academy, where he has helped develop more than 52,000 leaders worldwide. Through his books, speaking engagements, and leadership programs, he has inspired millions of professionals and executives to transform their mindset and leadership approach. His bestselling book, SHIFTS: 6 Steps to Transform Your Mindset and Elevate Your Leadership, provides a practical framework for personal and professional growth, empowering leaders to unlock their full potential and create lasting impact. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  2. 3d ago

    Office Hours #911 | The Future of Business: Longevity, Sales & Cybersecurity with Jimmy St. Louis, Stefani Havel & Eric Cornelius

    Jimmy St. Louis is the CEO of Agentis Longevity, a healthcare platform focused on helping people live healthier, longer, and more fulfilling lives. A former competitive athlete and seasoned healthcare executive, Jimmy has spent his career building and scaling innovative healthcare organizations, including leadership roles at Franchise 123, AliRx, and the Laser Spine Institute, where he helped grow the company from just nine employees to more than 1,000 and over $200 million in annual revenue. Passionate about medical innovation, he also founded Regenerative Medicine Solutions to advance cellular therapies and improve patient outcomes. Stefani Havel is a sales strategist, speaker, and creator of the CONVERT Framework, a proven seven-step process that helps professionals increase client conversions through authentic, relationship-driven conversations. With more than 25 years of sales leadership experience, she has consistently delivered exceptional results, leading a Fortune 500 sales team from a ranking of #129 to #19 while earning a place in the company's Top 10% performers for three consecutive years. Known as the "Client Conversion Queen," Stefani empowers entrepreneurs and leaders to grow their businesses with confidence, clarity, and proven sales strategies. Eric Cornelius is the CEO of Conceal, where he leads the development of browser-native cybersecurity solutions designed to make every browser more secure. With over two decades of experience spanning the private sector and the U.S. government, including leadership positions at Cylance, iboss, and the Department of Homeland Security, Eric has become a recognized expert in enterprise security and cyber defense. He also co-authored the SANS ICS410 cybersecurity course and recently led Conceal through a $26 million Series B funding round, further advancing the company's mission to protect organizations against evolving digital threats. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  3. 3d ago

    IG Live | From Loss to Legacy: The Stories Behind Extraordinary Entrepreneurs

    Mark Paine Fisher is an author, entrepreneur, and leadership coach whose work is deeply rooted in resilience, healing, and personal growth. After losing his father in a 1966 plane crash at just five years old and later overcoming temporary paralysis following a medical accident, Mark transformed life's greatest challenges into a mission to help others grow. He founded Inspiring Growth, authored the leadership fable The Power of Maybe, and recently released The Paine Protocol, a Cold War thriller inspired by his personal journey of grief, family legacy, and self-discovery that encourages readers to embrace hope and the courage to begin again. Heather DeSantis Holmes is the Founder and CEO of Publicity for Good, an award-winning PR agency dedicated to helping purpose-driven and consumer brands amplify their stories and create meaningful impact. A Forbes 30 Under 30 nominee, Heather has built a nationally recognized reputation for strategic storytelling while pioneering one of the first fully remote PR agencies. Passionate about conscious capitalism, she works with mission-driven companies that prioritize both profit and purpose, helping them increase visibility and make a positive difference in the world. Jared Goetz is a serial entrepreneur and eCommerce expert who built his first million-dollar business before the age of 21 and has spent more than a decade scaling successful direct-to-consumer companies. As the founder of Zendrop, a sourcing and fulfillment platform serving more than one million merchants, and co-founder of GetJacked, Jared has become a leading voice in eCommerce innovation. A two-time exited founder, investor, podcast host, and advocate for personal performance, he shares practical insights on entrepreneurship, business growth, resilience, and building companies designed for long-term success. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  4. 4d ago

    IG Live | The Power of Purpose: Bob Quintana on Leadership & Alen Tsaturyan on Addiction Recovery

    Bob Quintana is the Founder and CEO of Enlightened Entrepreneurship Group, author of Enlightened Entrepreneurship, and host of the Enlightened Entrepreneurship Podcast. With more than 35 years of experience founding, leading, and advising businesses, he has helped entrepreneurs, Fortune 500 companies, startups, and government organizations strengthen leadership, culture, and organizational performance. A former #1 global franchise partner with Tony Robbins for over 14 years, Bob's mission is to help leaders achieve sustainable success without sacrificing their purpose, health, family, or values. His latest book, Enlightened Entrepreneurship: The Proven Playbook for High-Impact Profits, Purpose, and Fulfillment in Business & Life, offers a blueprint for building businesses that create both impact and fulfillment while embracing the opportunities and challenges of AI. Alen Tsaturyan is the Co-Founder of Desert Willow Wellness, a drug and alcohol treatment facility in Palm Springs, California, dedicated to helping individuals overcome addiction and reclaim their lives. Passionate about recovery, Alen believes that compassionate care, professional support, and genuine respect give people the best chance to heal and create lasting change. Together, Bob and Alen bring unique perspectives on leadership, purpose, resilience, and personal transformation, sharing how meaningful impact begins with empowering people to thrive in both business and life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  5. Jul 23

    Office Hours #910 | Building a Better Future: Climate Solutions, Founder Mindset & the Wellness Economy

    Bill Flederbach, President and CEO of ClimeCo, has spent more than 30 years helping businesses address climate challenges through innovative sustainability and decarbonization solutions. Since founding ClimeCo, he has grown the company into a global leader serving organizations across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, helping reduce more than 40 million tonnes of CO₂e emissions through environmental credit programs and market-based sustainability initiatives. Sam Kukathas is the founder of Soul Purpose Leaders and creator of Resonance OS, where he helps founders and executives overcome stress, burnout, and emotional barriers through sound-based practices and personal development. His work combines philosophy, spirituality, and leadership to help high performers lead with greater clarity, resilience, and purpose, and has been recognized by Reverend Michael Beckwith for its contribution to personal growth. Ari Kimmelfeld co-founded Commonplace with his wife, Naomi, after their own experiences buying and moving premium fitness equipment. Inspired by a lifelong passion for endurance sports, Ari built the marketplace to make buying and selling fitness and wellness equipment simpler, safer, and more convenient. Today, Commonplace offers integrated payments, delivery, warranties, and customer support, making it a trusted alternative to traditional online marketplaces. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  6. Jul 22

    Office Hours #909 | How to Thrive in the Age of AI: Entrepreneurship, Investing & Life After Adversity

    John Polo is a keynote speaker, author, and international coach who shares powerful lessons on resilience, healing, and personal transformation. After losing his wife to cancer and facing grief, financial hardship, and the threat of homelessness, he rebuilt his life and dedicated his work to helping others overcome loss, self-doubt, and adversity. Through his books, coaching, podcasts, and speaking engagements, John inspires people to find hope, purpose, and kindness during life's most difficult moments. John Chiong is the Founder and Chief Strategist of EOLO.ai, bringing together more than 30 years of engineering leadership and 25 years of options trading experience. An inventor with over 40 U.S. patents, he uses agentic AI and deep learning to develop advanced trading strategies through his EOLO.ai platform. He also shares his expertise in his book, SPX 0DTE Options Income Strategies, offering practical insights for traders looking to navigate today's markets with data-driven decision-making. Brothers Zach and Jason Francis are lifelong entrepreneurs and the co-founders of Willo, an AI-powered platform designed to help more people start and grow successful businesses. After nearly two decades of building, acquiring, and selling companies across multiple industries, they believe AI's greatest impact is not replacing jobs but making entrepreneurship more accessible. Through Willo, they are working to lower the barriers to business ownership and empower the next generation of entrepreneurs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  7. Jul 16

    Office Hours #908 | How Great Leaders Build Founder-Free Businesses, Resolve Conflict & Drive Innovation

    Michael "Buzz" Buzinski is a U.S. Air Force veteran, serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketing expert dedicated to helping business owners achieve entrepreneurial freedom. Through his expertise in marketing, leadership, and scalable business systems, he teaches founders how to build businesses that generate sustainable growth without depending on the owner, creating greater financial independence and long-term impact. Matthew Abrams is a leadership expert, EOS Implementer™, and founder of Mycelium who helps entrepreneurs and leadership teams transform conflict into stronger relationships, better communication, and higher-performing organizations. Drawing from his own entrepreneurial journey, he developed the Inviting Genius™ framework and shares practical, science-backed strategies for navigating difficult conversations, building trust, and unlocking the full potential of teams. Dr. Brandy Zachary, known as Dr. Z, is the founder and CEO of TDZ Functional Medicine Academy, LabDX, and DiagnoseThis. A fifth-generation entrepreneur and award-winning innovator, she has trained thousands of healthcare professionals through her Functional Medicine 2.0 framework while developing groundbreaking healthcare technologies and educational programs. A bestselling author and recipient of four 2026 American Business Awards, Dr. Z combines expertise in functional medicine, innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurship to help others grow successful businesses and improve patient care. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  8. Jul 15

    IG Live | The Success Playbook: Leadership, Career Growth & Entrepreneurship

    Kenny Stoddart is the founder and CEO of IronMind Advisors, where he combines his background in cybersecurity and executive leadership to help leaders grow through coaching and personal development. Joining him are Luke Stenson and Wyatt Porch, former Division I athletes and co-founders of TheAthleteCheck.com, a platform that helps student-athletes navigate recruiting, personal development, and opportunities to succeed both on and off the field. Brooke Taylor is a former Google Marketing Lead, career coach, and speaker who has helped more than 5,000 high-achieving women build more fulfilling careers. She is the author of Healing the Success Wound, where she explores how the pursuit of external validation can lead to burnout and shares practical strategies for aligning ambition with purpose. Her work has been featured in leading publications, and she regularly speaks to organizations on leadership, career growth, and personal development. Demitri Pallis is the founder and CEO of Demitri's Bloody Mary Seasonings, a multimillion-dollar hospitality brand trusted by restaurants, hotels, casinos, and major hospitality companies across North America. What began as a solution behind a busy Seattle bar has grown into an industry-leading brand built on quality, innovation, and operational excellence. With more than 36 years of entrepreneurial experience, Demitri shares valuable insights on hospitality, customer experience, product innovation, and building a successful founder-led business. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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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.