Office Hours with David Meltzer

In today’s episode, I speak with Matt Uhler, Itamar Shatz, and Linda Hunt about the emotional and practical structures behind lasting business success. Matt explains why owners must prepare for the loss of identity and purpose that can follow selling a company, while buyers need financial clarity and a thoughtful transition plan. Itamar shares how immediate pleasure, fear, and uncertainty fuel procrastination, along with practical ways to make difficult tasks feel manageable. Linda discusses overcoming discomfort around money, recognizing the true value of professional services, and using scripts and systems to receive without apology. Together, we explore how structure creates confidence, clarity, and meaningful progress.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today’s episode, I speak with Sujay Saha, Christopher Stitt, and Hooman Ghazanfari about courageous career changes, leadership through influence, and creating clarity under pressure. Sujay explains why leaving a prestigious role does not erase years of progress, but can build valuable experience, relationships, and perspective. Christopher shares how people at any organizational level can lead by earning trust, supporting stakeholders, and bridging silos. Hooman draws on his firefighting and coaching experience to distinguish thoughtful responses from impulsive reactions, clear mental clutter, and learn from difficult moments. We also discuss professionally supported psychedelic therapy, trauma, integration, and the patterns of thought, action, and discipline that shape 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.

In today’s episode, Nic Glazer and I break down how careful scheduling, clear priorities, and personal non-negotiables helped me remain productive after a heavily delayed flight to New York. Despite arriving at 2:00 a.m., I protected time for sleep, exercise, meditation, family, coaching, and training before a full day at Fanatics Fest. We discuss using white space, overlapping compatible activities, planning meals, and maximizing business development, content, and relationship-building opportunities. Nic also shares how skipping a scheduled team meeting created unnecessary interference, proving that small oversights can carry significant costs. Consistency, accountability, and preparation allow us to adapt when external circumstances refuse to cooperate.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today’s episode, Virgil Herring and I discuss how preparation, resilience, and a dependable process help athletes perform under extraordinary pressure. Virgil shares how Brandt Snedeker overcame early struggles at the Masters by releasing his expectations and trusting the skills he had already developed. We also reflect on the personal challenges faced by Tiger Woods and John Daly, including addiction, accountability, vulnerability, and the importance of having people willing to speak honestly. Virgil explains how he prepares amateur golfers for the sport’s biggest stage by reminding them that the environment may change, but the shot remains the same. Preparation transforms fear into excitement and allows talent to take over.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, David sits down with Bob Quintana, John Warner, and Shelton Mercer III for a conversation about AI, leadership, entrepreneurship, civic responsibility, and creating meaningful impact. Bob Quintana, Founder and CEO of Enlightened Entrepreneurship Group, shares how AI agents are being implemented across more than 100 companies and why AI can act as an accelerator, amplifying both the strengths and weaknesses already present within an organization. He explains what AI agents can do, why entrepreneurs should embrace them now, and why becoming AI-ready is essential for creating better results instead of confusion or chaos.John Warner is an entrepreneur, leader, mentor, and author of The Tuesday Code. He is the founder of Capital Insights and InnoVenture, a Liberty Fellow and member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network, and a longtime mentor to innovators and entrepreneurs. He also spent two decades as a weekly broadcaster on South Carolina Public Radio, where he became known as the “Swamp Fox.” In The Tuesday Code, John shares a timely message for the “Exhausted Majority”—people tired of political noise and ready to take action and build something better.Shelton Mercer III, award-winning entrepreneur, investor, and humanitarian, shares his perspective on innovation, measurable outcomes, and creating lasting social impact. He also discusses the newly launched $25 million MERCER Outcomes & Innovation Fund, designed to accelerate innovation and strengthen community impact across Philadelphia and beyond.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, David sits down with three entrepreneurs who share practical insights on scaling businesses, building wealth, and creating opportunities. Adam Rosen, entrepreneur and global traveler, shares how he exited his first tech startup in 2019 and went on to build EOC Works and The Nomad Cloud. Since acquiring The Nomad Cloud in January 2024 with just 5,000 subscribers, Adam has grown the newsletter into a community of more than 200,000 subscribers while building a seven-figure, bootstrapped business.Tyler McBroom, CPA, entrepreneur, and CEO of TRM CPA, shares strategies for reducing taxes, increasing profitability, and building long-term wealth. He helped grow his family’s CPA firm from $700K to $5M in revenue in under five years before building his own firm to $5M in less than three years. Tyler combines financial expertise with storytelling and has built an Instagram audience of more than 962,000 followers by making business and financial topics simple and engaging.CJ McMahon, entrepreneur, investor, and Founder and CEO of ATMInvestors.com, shares his approach to building wealth through alternative assets and cash-flowing businesses. At just 30, CJ has invested millions in ATM machines, laundromats, and other businesses, drawing on his journey from a modest background to becoming a successful investor. He also shares insights on stocks, money management, acquisitions, and his upcoming book, The Art of Acquisitions: How to Find, Vet, Negotiate and Buy Businesses Without Screwing It Up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today’s episode, Brian Sher and I discuss how to recognize who can truly be trusted in sports and entertainment. We share a three-bucket system for evaluating reliability, responsiveness, honesty, and consistency while allowing people room to grow and change. Brian explains why actions reveal far more than words, especially when dealing with flaky partners, manipulators, oversellers, and people who criticize others behind their backs. We also explore the difference between standing in authentic power and using force to compensate for insecurity. From reputation and credibility to name-dropping and humility, we explain how recurring patterns can help determine where relationships deserve our time, trust, and attention.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, David sits down with Michael N. Fineman and Dr. Jan R. Krupp for conversations about building meaningful relationships, pursuing bold visions, and turning the seemingly impossible into reality. Michael N. Fineman, entrepreneur, author, speaker, and relationship strategist, shares insights on identity, influence, communication, and building powerful connections that create meaningful opportunities and lasting impact.Dr. Jan R. Krupp, a physician-turned-vintner, shares the remarkable story of leaving medicine to transform 750 acres of rugged volcanic mountainside in Napa Valley into the renowned Stagecoach Vineyard. His journey of perseverance, creativity, and determination is chronicled in his forthcoming book, Forging Eden, offering powerful lessons on pursuing a vision others believe is impossible.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today’s episode, I speak with Raj Shingadia, Rob Smith, and Dr. Sam Adeyemi about entrepreneurship, cybersecurity, and personal transformation. Raj shares how frustration with existing aquarium products pushed him to abandon a traditional career path, trust his instincts, and build a business around solving a problem he understood firsthand. Rob explains why technology alone cannot protect a growing company and why effective cybersecurity still requires constant human attention. Dr. Sam presents his SHIFTS framework for changing subconscious patterns, reinventing ourselves, and moving from success toward significance. Together, we discuss following a calling, embracing reinvention, empowering others, and building lasting success through service.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.