The Nichols and Dimez Show
"The Nichols and Dimez Show" is your go-to resource for navigating life's pivotal transitions. Hosted by Chris Nichols, this podcast features honest conversations with athletes, entrepreneurs, military veterans, and other high performers who have faced major turning points — and reinvented themselves. Whether you’re shifting from sports to business, corporate to entrepreneurship, or searching for your next chapter, this show delivers stories, strategies, and inspiration to help you move forward with purpose.
The Nichols and Dimez Show
David Meltzer | The Business Behind Iconic Athletes & Path to CEO
David Meltzer is Co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and was CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie, Jerry Maguire. In this conversation, we discuss the intersection in David’s career between technology, law and sports, how he pitched himself to get a role as CEO at multiple companies across various industries, and lessons learned from being a business leader and founder. We also talk about how sports agents have evolved over the years, the most impactful professional athletes that he has known (including a story about Dr. J! {Julius Erving}, and his valuable entrepreneurial advice.
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Chapters:
03:39 - Tech & Sports Intersection
06:35 - Becoming a CEO
08:37 - CEO vs. Founder Experience
10:15 - Evolution of Sports Agents
14:00 - Most Impactful Pro Athletes
18:26 - Entrepreneur Life Hack
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Website: https://dmeltzer.com/
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Contact: chris@nicholsanddimez.com
