Office Hours with 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. 1D AGO

    Office Hours #889 | The Hidden Future of Business: AI Search, Workplace Burnout & the Rise of US Lacrosse

    Dr. Jamie Shapiro is a CEO coach, organizational psychologist, and bestselling author who helps leaders create healthier, stronger, and higher-performing workplace cultures. As the founder and CEO of Connected EC, she works with executives and teams using a whole-person approach to leadership development that combines psychology, coaching, wellness, and performance. Jamie is the author of Brilliant: Be the Leader Who Shines Brightly Without Burning Out and the upcoming book Connected Culture, which focuses on improving leadership, workplace culture, and employee well-being. Through her research and coaching, she emphasizes that leaders must move beyond simply preventing burnout and instead build long-term vitality, trust, and engagement within organizations. Austin Holmes is a Navy Special Operations veteran turned entrepreneur and business strategist who has built multiple successful ventures through grit, adaptability, and systems thinking. From selling homemade salsa in high school to scaling a seven-figure real estate portfolio, Austin’s journey has centered on helping businesses grow strategically. He is now the founder of Signal Raptor, a DIY PR platform designed to help small businesses and entrepreneurs gain media visibility without the high costs of traditional public relations. Austin focuses on how AI search is changing the way consumers discover brands and teaches founders why earned media, authentic storytelling, and visibility are becoming increasingly important in the AI-driven business landscape. Marc Riccio is the CEO of USA Lacrosse, where he leads a 425,000-member organization focused on growing the sport, improving player experiences, and building championship-level national teams. Under his leadership, USA Lacrosse has achieved record revenue growth, expanded its national team program, and won five World Lacrosse championships in the past four years. Marc is also helping guide lacrosse toward its return to the Olympics at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, marking the sport’s first Olympic appearance in more than a century. Before joining USA Lacrosse, Marc spent 17 years with the New York Jets and later worked in strategy and organizational growth for major sports organizations, combining business, legal, and athletic experience to help shape the future of lacrosse in the United States.

    41 min

  2. 2D AGO

    Office Hours #888 | How to Thrive in Uncertain Times: Adaptive Leadership, Smarter Money Habits & Business Growth Secrets

    Max Martina is the President of Cambridge Leadership Associates and a Partner at The Nofsinger Group, where he helps Fortune 100 companies, family businesses, and public organizations navigate change, innovation, and leadership challenges. With more than 20 years of experience in corporate management and startups, including serving as CEO of a water technology company, Max specializes in adaptive leadership and organizational resilience. Drawing from Harvard’s Adaptive Leadership research, he introduced the concept of “Adaptive Intelligence (AQ),” a framework that helps leaders manage uncertainty, AI-driven transformation, and complex business challenges. His work in water technology also helped conserve more than two trillion gallons of water through commercial and industrial applications. Cam Mulvey is the founder of Weekend, a personal finance platform created for Gen Z that focuses on helping people align their money habits with their personal values rather than using traditional guilt-based budgeting methods. After working at J.P. Morgan, Cam realized many financial tools were not connecting with younger generations, which inspired him to build a more relatable and emotionally aware approach to money management. Before launching Weekend, he spent over six months testing the idea through text-message interactions to better understand the financial stress and behaviors of Gen Z users. He also shares insights on entrepreneurship, startup life, and money anxiety through his growing TikTok platform. Jill is the Founder and CEO of Savvy Strategic Partners, a company that provides executive-level support across operations, finance, and revenue to help businesses grow sustainably and increase long-term value. Her team works closely with founder-led businesses to help execute vision, improve scalability, and create more freedom for business owners. Jill is also the author of the upcoming book Unseen Forces: Master the Levers that Power a Value-Savvy Business, releasing in April 2026, which offers practical strategies for leaders who want to build businesses that scale effectively, compound in value, and create lasting success.

    37 min

  3. 3D AGO

    IG Live : From Financial Freedom to UFC History: The Secrets Behind Credit Wealth, the Octagon & Life-Changing Innovation

    Dub Washington is an entrepreneur, husband, and father of three who is passionate about helping others achieve financial freedom and turn their goals into reality. During the pandemic, he discovered the power of financial literacy, focusing on personal credit, business credit, and investing. By applying these strategies, Dub created a self-funding system that helped him secure more than $260,000 in 90 days and over $2 million in less than two years. Today, he shares his knowledge to help others better understand money, use credit strategically, and build long-term wealth. Rick Sherak is a healthcare executive with more than 30 years of experience in the medical diagnostics industry, specializing in leadership, product development, and business growth. In 2024, he became CEO of Exokinetics, where he now leads efforts to expand awareness and access to innovative mobility solutions. Rick and his team are focused on helping children, adults, and Veterans facing challenges with balance, strength, or endurance through a unique mobility device designed to improve independence and quality of life. His career includes leadership roles at Abbott Laboratories, Ventana Medical Systems, and several oncology and startup diagnostics companies. Greg Patschull, also known as “Kazja,” is recognized as one of the behind-the-scenes pioneers who helped shape the modern UFC and preserve the identity of mixed martial arts through the creation and legalization of the Octagon. Before UFC 1 in 1993, Greg introduced the original Octagon structure through his Cage of Rage events, which later inspired the UFC’s iconic fighting environment. He also helped gain approval for the Octagon with athletic commissions during a time when the UFC faced financial and regulatory challenges. Greg now shares the story of how his creation became part of UFC history and even made its way to the White House conversation in a positive and meaningful way.

    33 min

  4. 5D AGO

    Office Hours #887 | Made From Mistakes : From Overwhelm to Impact: How Great Leaders Create Transformational Moments in Business, Sales & Life

    Bart Berkey is a keynote speaker, bestselling author, and former Ritz-Carlton executive with over 35 years of experience in hospitality, sales, and leadership. He is the founder of Most People Don’t, LLC and host of the podcast Most People Don’t… But YOU Do!, where he teaches practical leadership frameworks that shift interactions from transactional to transformational. His work blends emotional intelligence, storytelling, and real-world application to help people improve how they lead, communicate, and connect by doing what most people don’t. After surviving a heart attack in his 50s, Bart underwent a deep personal reset that reshaped how he defines success and leadership. He now focuses on helping people slow down, be present, and reconnect with others, especially in moments of pressure or overwhelm. His core message, “Be Where Your Feet Are,” emphasizes the power of presence and the “warm welcome” as the foundation of strong relationships in leadership, sales, parenting, and life. Debra Russell is a business coach and speaker with over 20 years of experience helping entrepreneurs in the arts, entertainment, sports, and creative industries turn their passions into profitable, sustainable businesses. She specializes in helping clients systemize their operations, increase productivity, and build businesses that support their lives rather than overwhelm them. Her approach is practical, energetic, and focused on clarity and execution, with speaking experience across global stages including SXSW. Her perspective on productivity was deeply shaped by personal experience, including a chronic illness that left her bedridden for three years and ultimately led her to leave the film industry and become a coach. She later earned her MBA at age 61 and now teaches simple systems designed to eliminate overwhelm, improve decision-making, and help people end their day with clarity and accomplishment rather than unfinished tasks and stress.

    24 min

  5. MAY 14

    IG Live | The Psychology of Sales, Media Influence & Building a Global Sports Brand

    Brian Will is a Wall Street Journal best-selling author, serial entrepreneur, and business strategist who has created or co-created 10 companies across five industries, with combined valuations exceeding half a billion dollars at their peak. Throughout his career, he has built, scaled, and exited multiple businesses while also leading turnaround projects that generated billions in recovered revenue for struggling organizations. Today, Brian advises founders and executive teams on sales psychology, negotiation, leadership, and business scaling, drawing from decades of hands-on operational experience. He is also the author of NO... The Psychology of Sales and Negotiations, where he shares practical negotiation strategies rooted in human behavior, communication, and influence. In addition to coaching and consulting, Brian continues to operate businesses in industries including restaurants and real estate, reinforcing his operator-first approach to growth and profitability. Molly Ruland is the CEO and founder of Heartcast Media, where she brings more than 20 years of multimedia experience to the podcasting and media industry. Managing global operations from Costa Rica while based in Washington, D.C., Molly has led the production of more than 1,000 podcast episodes, including seven shows ranked in the top 10% globally across multiple categories. She also hosts the news and politics podcast What Do We Do Next, which focuses on practical civic engagement and cutting through media noise, recently surpassing 30,000 downloads. In addition, Molly is a contributor to the collaborative book Speak Your Way To Sales: Expert Strategies To Turn Speaking Into Sales, Clients, and Growth, which highlights how entrepreneurs and leaders can transform speaking opportunities into stronger branding, visibility, and business growth systems. John Martin is the Chief Executive Officer of the Professional Fighters League, where he oversees the company’s global strategy, operations, finance, and organizational growth as the league expands its presence in the combat sports industry. Before joining the PFL, John built a distinguished career in media and entertainment leadership, serving as Chairman and CEO of Turner LLC, where he led brands such as TNT, TBS, CNN, and Turner Sports to $13 billion in annual revenue and nearly $5 billion in operating income. He also previously served as CFO of Time Warner Inc., overseeing major assets including Warner Bros. and HBO. A lifelong martial arts enthusiast with experience in karate, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, and Aikido, John combines executive leadership with a personal passion for MMA as he works to elevate the PFL on the global stage.

    32 min

  6. MAY 14

    Office Hours #886 | The Leadership Skills AI Can’t Replace: Trust, Sales & Human Connection

    Patrick McCullough is the President of Hallmark Business Connections, where he helps organizations strengthen customer and employee relationships through thoughtful, human-centered communication. With leadership experience spanning SaaS startups and Fortune 500 companies, Patrick has led teams across marketing, product, sales, and customer experience, focusing on simplifying complex challenges and driving growth through strong execution and alignment. Through Hallmark’s business division, he continues the company’s legacy of emotional connection and storytelling, emphasizing why gratitude, recognition, and tangible human moments matter even more in an increasingly digital and automated world. His work highlights how small gestures and authentic communication can create meaningful, lasting impact for both customers and employees. Alan Versteeg is an engineer-turned-sales leadership expert who built a successful career by applying engineering principles of cause and effect to sales management and organizational growth. As the co-founder of Growth Matters International, Alan has helped develop more than 2,000 sales managers across over 45 countries and multiple industries. Known for his candid and practical approach, he believes that mindset, execution, and human connection remain at the core of effective sales leadership. In an era increasingly shaped by automation and AI, Alan argues that strong sales teams and authentic relationships are still the true drivers of sustainable business growth. He has worked with major organizations including AWS, Bridgestone, and AstraZeneca to strengthen sales execution while preserving the trust and people skills that close deals and build lasting success. Rennie Curran is a former NFL linebacker who successfully transitioned into a career as a keynote speaker and executive coach, working with Fortune 500 companies such as Fidelity, Chick-fil-A, and Coca-Cola on leadership development, high performance, and identity transition. Drawing from his experience as a professional athlete, Rennie helps leaders and professionals apply elite performance mindsets, discipline, and resilience to business and personal growth. He focuses on leadership, personal branding, and helping individuals navigate transitions while maintaining purpose and confidence. In addition to his coaching and speaking work, Rennie is also building a sports technology app scheduled to launch in 2026, further expanding his mission of helping people maximize performance and potential.

    36 min

  7. MAY 13

    Office Hours #885 | Scaling Smarter: B2B Sales, Workplace Culture & Aviation Innovation

    Kellen Casebeer is the founder of The Deal Lab, where he helps B2B companies build smarter, more efficient sales systems focused on outbound growth and go-to-market strategy. He works closely with revenue leaders to identify ideal customers, refine messaging, and design scalable sales processes that improve conversion rates, shorten sales cycles, and drive sustainable pipeline growth without increasing headcount. He also leads GTM Cafe, a Slack community of 2,000+ go-to-market professionals, where operators share candid insights on what is actually working in outbound sales, revenue operations, and customer acquisition. Through both The Deal Lab and GTM Cafe, Kellen is known for combining hands-on execution with modern sales strategy to help companies scale in today’s rapidly evolving B2B landscape. Greg Roche is the founder of Retention and Rewards Partners, where he helps organizations improve employee engagement and retention by building trust-driven workplace cultures centered on meaningful professional relationships. His approach was shaped by his experience as a former HR executive who lost his job and realized he lacked a strong professional network, inspiring him to help others build authentic, intentional connections that go beyond traditional networking. He is also the author of The Fast & Easy Guide to Networking for Introverts and a frequent speaker on leadership and workplace culture, working with mid-size and enterprise organizations to strengthen internal relationships, improve collaboration, and increase employee loyalty and engagement. Barry Shevlin is the leader of FlyUSA, where his strategic vision has driven the company’s rapid expansion in the private aviation industry, earning recognition on the 2024 and 2025 Inc. 5000 lists as the fastest-growing private aviation business in the United States. Under his leadership, FlyUSA now serves more than 2,000 retail clients and manages a fleet of over 30 aircraft, reflecting strong growth, operational scale, and increasing market demand. His focus on innovation, scalability, and premium client service has helped position FlyUSA as a leading force in private aviation, continuing to expand its footprint across the industry.

    38 min

  8. MAY 11

    Office Hours #884 | Made From Mistakes | AI, PR & Big Clients: Winning the New Economy

    Alicia Lyttle is a globally recognized AI strategist, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and CEO of AI InnoVision, where she helps businesses and institutions integrate AI to improve efficiency, scalability, and innovation. With more than two decades of experience in digital transformation and automation, she has worked with organizations including the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Walmart, Cisco, Morehouse College, and Georgia Tech, while also collaborating with influential cultural leaders such as Busta Rhymes, Troy Millings, Rashad Bilal, and Les Brown. As the founder of the International Association of Artificial Intelligence Consultants and author of ChatGPT Made Easy, Alicia has trained over 53,000 entrepreneurs and professionals across more than 20 countries, helping make AI more accessible and practical for the future workforce. Angelique Rewers is the founder and CEO of BoldHaus, an Inc. 5000 company focused on helping small businesses and self-employed professionals land major corporate clients. With over 20 years of experience navigating both sides of the corporate buying process, including hiring hundreds of vendors and securing high-level clients herself, she has become known for her direct, practical approach to business growth. Recognized by Inc. Magazine as the “undisputed champion at helping small businesses land big clients,” Angelique also serves as a 2026 Global Luminary for the United Nations’ Women’s Peace & Humanitarian Fund, where she advocates for women’s empowerment and global impact through entrepreneurship and leadership. Heather DeSantis Holmes is the Founder and CEO of Publicity for Good, an award-winning PR firm dedicated to helping purpose-driven and CPG brands amplify their stories through strategic visibility and storytelling. A Forbes 30 Under 30 nominee featured in outlets like Entrepreneur, Fox News, and Business Insider, Heather built one of the first fully remote PR agencies while living in an Airstream with her husband. Passionate about conscious capitalism and mission-based branding, she helps companies create meaningful impact while growing their visibility. Her upcoming book, Seen by AI, Found by Customers: The Purpose-Driven Brand's Guide to Dominating the New Era of PR, outlines how brands can leverage AI-driven visibility strategies to dramatically increase citations, traffic, and qualified leads in the evolving media landscape.

    35 min
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