The GaryVee Audio Experience

An Interview with Breakfast Television Vancouver

Wed, 22 Mar 2017 09:00:00 +0000

On this edition of the Audio Experience I sit down with Vancouver's 'Breakfast Television’ program and the incredible Riaz Meghji. In this one I give clear warning to the entrepreneurs striving for riches rather than the journey, I talk about reverse-engineering the crowd (no teleprompter needed), and the winning formula for telling your story in this ever-changing digital age.

#AskGaryVee 245 | Growing a Cookie Business, Facebook Ads for Car Sales & Betting Against the Market

Tue, 21 Mar 2017 09:00:00 +0000

Another episode of the call-in showwwwwww and we go live on ALL platforms ... YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Periscope. On this episode of #AskGaryVee I talk about trying out different career paths, going all-in on monetizing your passion-based business, and the danger of predicting things without actually acting on them. Let's -get into - the ....

A Keynote: CBT Automotive Conference and Expo

Mon, 20 Mar 2017 09:00:00 +0000

Had such a blast at this talk down in Atlanta, Georgia ! Not only did I have some old friends in the crowd that I dealt with in my Wine Library days, but to be able to talk to a crowd that large that falls within a specific vertical is just so much fun for me. In this one I got to speak in front 1,000 different dealers and vendors in the automotive space and for anyone who's in B2B, this one's for you... check it out!!

SXSW 2017 Panel with Ja Rule and DJ Envy

Sun, 19 Mar 2017 09:00:00 +0000

No explaining needed here! Tune-in to 30 minutes of straight fire with the legendary Ja Rule and The Breakfast Club's DJ Envy. So much fun getting on stage with these two and hashing out all things business, marketing, and culture during my 10 year anniversary at SXSW !! Make sure you check this one out!

This Week in Highlights | 3/13/17

Sat, 18 Mar 2017 09:00:00 +0000

Personal Branding & Storytelling: In this week's compilation we highlight my journey as a 'personal brand,' the influence that Walt Disney and Vince McMahon had on me and the nature of storytelling, my time spent with Shonduras and Tanner Fox (two massive personal brands), and what it really takes to win in today's digital society ;)

Why is Everyone In a Rush?

Fri, 17 Mar 2017 09:00:00 +0000

In this compilation I go deep into my lifelong strategy of micro speed and macro patience. Just because Mark Zuckerberg put on a hoodie and built one of the biggest businesses in the world doesn't mean that EVERYONE can do the same. Mark is a special breed, who built a special product, at a special time. He's an assassin as a businessman and just because it feels like he did it overnight, doesn't mean that we all can become just as successful or even a fraction of it in the same amount of time. There's no shortcuts in life and everything that matters takes time. Stop rushing and looking for the easy way out because there is none - period. Please take a listen to this one as so many of you need to hear it.

The Ultimate Advice for Every 20 Year-Old

Thu, 16 Mar 2017 09:00:00 +0000

Guys - this might be the most important clip from any of my content TO-DATE. You're going to see it all over my channels today but the podcast listeners are first to get it !! This clip was taken from #AGV 244 where Taylor, a 22 year-old girl called in to the show. This conversation really struck a chord with me and I'm sure it comes through in this audio. Her actions just weren't mapping her desire and I know that her thought process is the same that so many youngins have and it's just not right. I hold ZERO punches in this one and I'd love for you to have a listen. Patience is the game, my friends. There's just no way around it.

An Interview with Bloomberg

Wed, 15 Mar 2017 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode I sit down for an interview with Bloomberg during my trip to Dublin in February for the Dublin Tech Summit. In this conversation, we chat about the future of media conglomerates, today's best form of native advertising, the transition from radio to tv and the future of content marketing, and what I'd do with a $10M investment. BIG fan of this one .. let me know what you think!!

#AskGaryVee 244 | Calling from the Arctic Circle and Advice that Every 22 Year-Old Needs to Hear

Tue, 14 Mar 2017 09:00:00 +0000

On this episode of the #AskGaryVee call-in showwwwwww, we cover putting in the work and making sacrificies, cashing in on your passion, and the brutal truth that every 22 year-old needs to hear. Make sure you guys tune into the last question .. would love to know what you think !!

A Keynote: Online Marketing Rockstars Conference in Hamburg, Germany

Mon, 13 Mar 2017 09:00:00 +0000

In this keynote I stop in Hamburg, Germany for a talk at the Online Marketing Rockstars Expo and as you might expect, I bring some HEAT. Love this group and the event they put together and in this keynote/Q&A we cover Instagram marketing tactics, the importance of sticking to your strengths in business, and society’s lack of practitionership which is becoming a massive problem. Let me know what you think !!

An Interview with German YouTuber Diana zur Loewen

Sun, 12 Mar 2017 10:00:00 +0000

In this interview we hit the streets !! No really, we did this one outside : ) Had so much fun linking up with vlogger and social media influencer Diana zur Loewen for this quick interview while in Hamburg. In this chat we discuss the ways in which I relax, spotting and reacting to the hottest trends, and making it count during this ONE at-bat we all have !!

This Week in Highlights | 3/6/2017

Sat, 11 Mar 2017 10:00:00 +0000

In this week's version of 'This Week in Highlights' we pull soundbites from my time spent in NYC, my trip to Atlanta, and my anticipation for SXSW and how everyone participating should approach their time there. Appreciate you guys tuning in !!

DailyVee 179 | Investing in the Long Game

Fri, 10 Mar 2017 10:00:00 +0000

So we don't typically post DailyVees to the podcast because a lot of the context can get lost without the footage but this one was special, where I decided to talk through my day to provide the necessary context for all those watching and listening. The theme in this one is patience and is dedicated to everybody with a ‘I want it NOW’ mentality. Whether it’s the stock market, passing up on a 1st class plane ticket, or charging money for content… I THINK LONG TERM, and it pays off, LONG TERM. Remember, marathon runners don't win sprints. Hope you enjoy this one !!

A One-Hour 1-on-1 with a #60SecClub Winner

Thu, 09 Mar 2017 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode I sit down with Jewell, the latest #60SecondClub winner to get a 1-hour one-on-one with me in NYC. For those that don't know, those that comment on my Instagram posts within the first minute of them being up are eligible to win books, meetings, apparel, and all things in-between. For those that want to be a part of it, make sure you have your notifications turned on for my posts !! Jewell here is the perfect example of what can be won with the #60SecClub and in this meeting we discuss the beauty of documenting vs. creating, taking action on a whim, and the blueprint to what success could like in Jewell's career.

An Interview with 'Making Bank'

Wed, 08 Mar 2017 10:00:00 +0000

After my day-trip, yes, day-trip to Australia last year, I flew out to Cleveland for an event and during my time there sat down with Josh Felber for the 'Making Bank' video series. This was during my book promotion period so the discussion is heavy around #AskGaryVee but nonetheless it's a fire interview. In this discussion we talk about my love for Q&A sessions, being a natural-born motivator, and what I want my final narrative to look like.

#AskGaryVee 243 | Erik Wahl, Creatives and Business & When the Bubble Bursts

Tue, 07 Mar 2017 10:00:00 +0000

On Episode 243 of the #AskGaryVee call-in show, global artist Erik Wahl stops by and answers some questions from the one and only VaynerNation. After discussing his new book 'SPARK & GRIND', Erik shares his journey and reminds us that it's not all glamour and sizzle. After a detailed conversation, we answer questions on the advantages of documenting versus. creating, understanding both the craft AND the business, and the importance of optimizing your daily routine.

An Interview with the Legendary Mark Bell

Mon, 06 Mar 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Personal trainer, gym owner and fitness entrepreneur Mark Bell stops by the office to record an interview for his podcast, Powercast. Mark is a legend in the powerlifting world and has made some incredible strides with his business as well as for his personal brand. Both coming from athletic backgrounds, we had some fun here and discuss the similarities between business and sports, the impact of transparency because of Social Media, and getting in fights on the sidelines of our kid's sporting events ;) Make sure to check this one out !!

An Interview on the Future of Communication

Sun, 05 Mar 2017 10:00:00 +0000

In this one I sit down with Ireland's RTE News where I backup my #1 thesis in that the cell phone is the most powerful communication device in existence. From networking, social media, staying on top of trends, and simply communicating as humans, the cell phone sits at the center of it all and will continue to do so for quite some time.

This Week in Highlights | 2/27/2017

Sat, 04 Mar 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Here's this week in highlights coming at you from NYC, Detroit, London, and Hamburg !! What a crazy week as you can see in DailyVee but if you're strapped for time this is the podcast for you, capturing all of this week's best clips, from fixing the well, not the sink - The meaning of winning - and what it means to "taste everything"

A Keynote: Dublin Tech Summit

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 10:00:00 +0000

This must be my year because I've said this a few times but this definitely one of my strongest keynotes to-date. Not only is it a massive talk but it's followed by a super strong Q&A. In this episode, I discuss the beauty of entrepreneurship, the dangers of down-playing social media, my biggest failures to-date, and why a real practitioner isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty. Thanks to everyone who showed me love in Dublin !!

#AskGaryVee 242 | Tony Robbins, Unshakeable, Gratitude & Focusing on Your Steak

Thu, 02 Mar 2017 10:00:00 +0000

On Episode 242 of the #AskGaryVee call-in show the LEGENDARY Tony Robbins stops by and co-hosts with me !! After a quick summary of Tony’s new book ‘UNSHAKEABLE,' we answer questions about how Tony and I find gratitude in our lives, the importance of diversifying our investments, and the 80/20 rule behind focusing on what's important in business while also flirting with new ideas as an entrepreneur. THIS ONE IS FIRE !!

A Fireside Chat with European Startups

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 10:00:00 +0000

A few weeks back, following the What's Next?! Conference in Belgium I sat down for a fireside chat in with a room of Belgian/European startups. With this small and intimate group we discuss the good ole days of when tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurs weren't cool or famous, how incentivized marketing (in my opinion) is bullsh*t, and what it's like to treat a business like your own child. Make sure you tune into this one because it's FIRE.

A Post-Keynote Intimate Q&A

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000

After the 'What's Next!?' Conference in Brussels a few weeks ago, I sat down with a small group to answer a bunch of questions following my talk. In this one we cover the current state of marketing, the difference between being a businessman versus a marketer, how I don't plan on selling VaynerMedia, winning over your boss's budget (or not), and as always, day-trading the market's attention in this ever-changing digital age. Love these post-keynote interviews because my energy levels are still charged up from my time on stage. Would love to know what you think !!

The Lack of Practicality in Today's Entrepreneurial Landscape

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000

PRACTICALITY. After finishing my keynote out in Dublin last week I was interviewed by some Irish press. In this one we cover the falsehoods of today's entrepreneurial landscape and the massive lack of practicality I'm seeing. Today, those who would've taken consulting gigs 10 years ago are starting businesses because that's the thing to do and it's easy to get money. But, what I'm concerned about, is what's going to happen when the money dries up. If you're not in because it's your truth you're not going to be able to make it out when things get hard and that's what worries me.

How to Side Hustle Outside of Your 9-to-5

Sun, 26 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Every time I sit down with my man James Altucher we have a blast and this last time was no different. This clip you're about to listen is a sleeper and according to my team, it's one of the best audio-bites from any of my content. If you're caught up in your 9-5 or your corporate gig and want to get out, this one's for you. Take a listen and let me know what you think. We have a special surprise in store for this clip coming out in video-form soon ;)

This Week in Highlights | 2/20/2017

Sat, 25 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Long week grinding in NYC followed up by a day trip to Denver. In this week's highlight reel we cover clips discussing 8th place trophies, the importance of self-esteem, our lack of empathy in society, and not giving a f*&k when it comes to negative comments on social media.

An Interview with a Dublin Journalist

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Last week I was out in Dublin for the Dublin Tech Summit. Such a great event and a huge thanks to everyone that show me love. In this interview we cover the evolution of communication, the truth about fake news, silence all the haters complaining about how the Internet has 'ruined' us, and the big question of does social media change us or expose us?

This Month in Rants

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000

My team compiled some of my stronger rants from this month of content and I'm a big fan of what they did and the momentum we've got going. It's been a crazy month and there's just so much going on. In this one we highlight the importance of doing the things you love so you can breathe, what it takes to make it long term, understanding your DNA and capitalizing it, the future of the market and how it's going to dry up, and things winners avoid in order to win. Let me know what you think !!

A Keynote: What's Next?! Conference | Brussels, February 2017

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Another fire talk with a with the team at Snackbytes in Brussels. In this one I take a different spin and hit on some things I don't normally touch on including the subjectivity of creative and the future of cohort marketing and how it plays with creative. BUT, what's most important is that there's 45 minutes of gold as we do one of my longest Q&A sessions !!!

A Facebook Live Q&A

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000

4 minutes of straight fire. In a recent DailyVee I decided to go live as filming on the weekends can be a little tough. I think I'm onto something here because this was GOLD. In this one we talk weaknesses, technology, content marketing, gaining exposure by doing spec work, and more.

A Rant: Why Dwelling Is The Wrong Strategy

Mon, 20 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Too many of you ponder, think, strategize, and are crippled by doing things without having a master plan in place .. and you're going to lose. Dwelling is just simply the wrong strategy. We're far too crippled by things we can't control and we need to stop. If you have something you want to do .. attack !! Get things in motion, adjust on the fly, and put the things in place to help you succeed. Especially when it comes to content creation, too many of you are striving for perfection and that desire for perfection is the single variable that's going to make you lose. Don't overthink it. Just do. You'll learn far more by being in the dirt than by dreaming in the clouds.

Car Ride Conversation with #60SecClub Winner

Sun, 19 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000

So if you don't know, those that comment on my Instagram posts in the first 60 seconds are eligible for prizes and exclusive access from me. Anything from swag, signed books, meetings, interviews, and anything above and in between is up for grabs. If you're not part of it, make sure you turn on my notifications !! In this soundbite the incredible Eva, who's a #60SecClub winner takes a ride with me to have our meeting. In this chat we talk angel investing, scaling a career, being patient, and something you've NEVER heard from me ... Make sure you listen to find out !

This Week in Highlights | 2/13/2017

Sat, 18 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode we highlight this week's best moments. From my talk in Ontario at Haste and Hustle, to my time on stage at Dublin's Tech Summit, to some of the best soundbites from this week's #AskGaryVee call-in show, we're trying to bring some new flavor to the podcast. Would love to know what you think !!

A Keynote: Haste and Hustle|Ontario 2017

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Here's a talk I did last week in wonderful Ontario. As you'll see in DailyVee 156, me and everyone's favorite YouTuber Casey Neistat flew out together and shared the stage. This was more of an intimate talk than I'm accustomed to and that ensured that some real fire came out, especially in the Q&A. We're doing our best to get these talks out as soon as the event's are complete so I'd love to know what you guys think !! @GaryVee ;)

An Instagram Live Q&A

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Here's a Q&A I did while in the car back from the airport. This one was gold because we cover a ton in just a car ride, including communicating with employees to set them up to win in the long term, overcoming the fear of failure, confronting those that bring you down, motivational speaking, establishing trust when trying to scale, and so much more.

#ClipIt: Being Pigeonholed

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Here's a clip from a recent DailyVee that hit home for a lot of you. No matter who we are, where we're from, what we've done, people are always going to throw us into a box .. it's just the way people are. When I started the agency, everyone was saying "Oh, now wine boy is going to start a social media agency." They automatically wanted to keep me in the wine "box" through and through I was an operator and knew exactly what I was doing. So I hope this clip helps you put an end to being affected by people's opinions of you. Believe in yourself, focus on what makes you happy, and punch the haters in the face by actually executing on your dreams.

#AskGaryVee 241 | Rebuilding a Brand, Dropping out of High School, and Entrepreneurship in Venezuela

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Another episode of the call-in showwwwwwwwwww. This one wasn't planned but we had some room in the schedule so we made it happen and that's what I like to call maximizing EVERY MINUTE of the day. In this one we cover questions about getting shut down by Instagram, putting all your eggs in one basket, dropping out of high school versus staying in, and the type of curriculum I would create if I were in charge of Venezuelan business classes. Tune-in and let me know what you think ! @GaryVee

How to Biz Dev Through Instagram's Direct Messages

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000

This is one of my favorite moments of this past year. A simple but tactical piece of advice that SO MANY of you should be taken advantage of. You know how crazy it is that you can just "DM" someone on Instagram and get their attention? If Macho Man Randy Savage had an Instagram account back in the day and I knew that if I just hit him up enough times I might just get his attention, I would be ALL over it. We live in a world where we can essentially get to anybody we want to. For all of you who have a small business or who are looking to bring on new clients or contact influencers to help spread your message, it's all in the palm of your hand .. Start taking advantage of the tools we have and start making sh*t happen !!

Let's Make Positivity Louder

Sun, 12 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000

This message COULD NOT be more important to me .. In this day and age where the negative minority is so much louder than those that are actually happy with their lives, we need to take it upon ourselves to spread positive vibes. Everything we're told, everything we're sold, is based on this lie that we all need to be fixed in one way or another and that's just not true. It's time to build on our strengths, focus on our perspective, and bring out in others the positivity that just doesn't get highlighted enough. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE. It's time !!

A Fireside Chat with Shark Tank's Daymond John

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Daymond John, judge on Shark Tank and founder of FUBU just opened a brand new co-working space in NYC called Blueprint + Co. To open the doors he had me join him on stage for a great fireside chat and Q&A. Was so much fun seeing all my NYC peeps stop by and sharing the stage with my good pal Daymond. What an incredible space he's opened. Check this one out for some good ole fashioned heat and flames !!

THE 2017 SMALL BUSINESS TALK | New Orleans, 2017

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Here's a FIRE talk I did a few weeks back in New Orleans. For those that know me well you'll know that my DNA is small business and retail. I rarely do this but the second I got off the stage I told my team that this talk needed to go public ASAP. A huge thanks to the guys at BioGuard Leadership Conference for having me. For all you working in the "small business" space, this one is VERY important.

A Young GaryVee Talking Business and Branding

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000

So interesting to look back and hear what I was talking about back almost 8 years ago. A lot of my pillar messaging still holds true today but of course the context of the conversation (and the world) has changed. A really important anecdote from this talk was how the self-esteem I had for myself helped trigger me to bring that same level confidence to people curious about the wine world. This talk was given back when I was promoting my first book, 'Crush It,' and I figured it would be appropriate to share now that the 2.0 version, 'Crushed It' is on its way :)

6-Minutes on How to Be More Confident

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Self-esteem is the game, folks, and thankfully for me I was blessed with a mother who drilled that confidence in me from a very early age. It's time for us to stop focusing on what we perceive as our weaknesses or the fear of letting those around us down. At the end of the day, for all we know, there's only one shot at this, and I implore you to live a life that will lead to no regrets. It's definitely not easy but it's a north star we should all aspire to work towards.

A Keynote: AdExchanger Industry Preview

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000

For those that like the more industry-focused discussions, this one's for you. 26 minutes of fire. Nothing gets me more excited than talking to industry vets about the state of the union of where the advertising industry is (as I see it), and where it's going. It's so crazy to me the disconnect between sales and reported metrics. We're living in a time where the every day practitioners, those in the ad space, are acting so much differently in their personal lives than how they're selling in their work lives.

An Interview on First-Aid with Kelly Kinkaid

Sun, 05 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Had so much fun on this one with the ladies of First-Aid. I'm a huge fan of Sway in the Morning and this one was a blast. If you know me, you know I love Q&A and in this one we do a proper call-in show where I take questions from people all around the world. Here we talk personal branding, growing businesses through social, the future of digital, and the importance of listening.

A Tough Love Talk At Twitter for Twitter Employees

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Here’s a FIRE talk I did at Twitter with Twitter employees. I hold zero punches in this one and give some tough love to a platform that’s very much responsible for my early notoriety. It pains me that Twitter hasn’t adapted much over the years and that it's not as impactful anymore (especially since I have such a large following there). In this one we go deep where I give them suggestions on how to update their platform, Periscope vs. other streaming platforms, how Twitter can beat Facebook, and how they can win the live event space.

Personal Branding Meeting with Legendary Lacrosse Player Paul Rabil

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000

In this one I sit down with the face of Lacrosse, Paul Rabil. Not only is he a beast on the field but he's a very knowledgable and savvy businessman. He gets things done and it was a real pleasure to sit down with him here and continue to get to know him outside of this first chat. Here's a good glimpse into how I approach people for the first time and like all things, play for the long-term marathon, not the sprint.

Go All In On Your Strengths

Thu, 02 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000

This might be the most important message I've been focusing on over the last few years. We're so good (especially in America) at exploiting eachother's weaknesses and selling us on ways to get 'better,' and I'm trying to do the reverse. I don't put out all of this content out for you to try and be like me. I'm just trying to give you the cover to use my day as a barometer for you to measure how you're building your success and happiness. At the end of the day, by knowing what you're good at and what makes you happy, and focusing all of your attention on those things, you will win. You don't need to be the best at everything. You just need to do what makes you happy.

An Interview with London's #MediaSnack

Wed, 01 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000

This was a blast of an interview I did when I was out in London for my book tour. In these 20 minutes we cover a lot, including media agencies, my thoughts on rebates, and even English "football" :) But in all seriousness, we discuss VaynerMedia's expansion plans, our move into London, media rebate investigations, and a bunch more. Check it out !! and for #MediaSnack episodes, look here: http://bit.ly/2jOcycC

#AskGaryVee 240 | Influencer Marketing, Personal Branding Strategy, & Changing the Education System

Tue, 31 Jan 2017 10:00:00 +0000

28 MINUTES OF FIRE. Another episode of the call-in showwwwwwww and we go hard. In this one we tackle building platforms around influencer marketing, strategies for personal brands, and some tweaks the education system so desperately needs.

An Important Piece of Advice

Mon, 30 Jan 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Such an important message in this one and I would love for you guys to take a listen. This was one of the longer exchanges from the new #AGV format where the callers dial in. We went at it for 7-8 minutes and the advice I give is going to be surprising to a lot of you but the underlining message is SO important. Would love to hear what you think <3.

A First-Time Meeting with a New Hire

Sun, 29 Jan 2017 10:00:00 +0000

For those that have been following along, you'll know that I do my best to sit down with every new VaynerMedia employee within the first few months they start working for us. Undoubtedly that gets harder and harder as we continue to grow but it's still something that's incredibly important to me to ensure I'm fostering relationships and a place of comfort for our new hires. Even if it's 5 minutes long, it's enough time to plant a seed for a healthy relationship. In this meeting you'll get a feel for how I navigate these convos and the advice I give to those looking to make an impression in their early days at the company. Take a listen and let me know what you think :)

A Business Meeting About Sales & Legacy

Sat, 28 Jan 2017 10:00:00 +0000

In this one we get SUPER deep and it's not just about business and being a practitioner but it gets emotional and puts me in a place I rarely get to. My meeting here with Jordan from Craft & Commerce might just be one of the most powerful pieces of content we've ever put out. Not only do we discuss developing a business and being a leader but Jordan admits to me something incredibly personal and there's just no words to describe the way it made me feel. Intent is the game my friends and doing the right thing is just always the right thing. Drop me a line and let me know what you think about this one. <3

A Business & Branding Meeting with ASAP Ferg

Fri, 27 Jan 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Legendary Hip Hop artist ASAP Ferg stopped by the office to talk shop and man was it a great meeting. In this one we cover the current landscape of hip hop, culture, and the chess moves musicians need to be making in order to stay current in today's digital landscape. I love how these meetings are now being documented. It's so important and allows you guys to really get sense for how I navigate conversations and new relationships.

An Interview with TechMedia Co.

Thu, 26 Jan 2017 10:00:00 +0000

For those looking for specific thoughts and advice about the current digital and marketing landscape, here's a great bite-sized interview for you. It might get lost in the audio so see below for the questions being asked.

Questions:

We know you’re very high on Snapchat and the potential for marketers. Are there any best practices you see for those already on the platform?

You've always been smart about timing and where to put your chips. What platforms are currently overpriced for performance aka the "banner ads" of platforms? What areas are still untapped and delivering the most bang for the buck?

Similarly, any new/emerging platforms you see on the cusp of breaking out?

Live video - Facebook Live, Periscope and others - where have you seen these platforms being used most successfully? Where does the potential lie to have the most impact for brands?

What’s your current view on podcasts/video podcasts? Where do they fit into a B2B or B2C marketers overall marketing plan?

My Second Interview on The Breakfast Club

Wed, 25 Jan 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Here's my second appearance on The Breakfast Club and boy is there some FIRE. Absolutely love the hosts of this show and the conversations we get into. In this one we talk hip hop, the journey to buy the Jets, the DNA of being a winner, and the love of the chase .. check it out !!

Charging Clients, Personal Brand or Business Brand, & Advice to a Senior in College | #AskGaryVee 239

Tue, 24 Jan 2017 18:18:23 +0000

Another episode of the call-in shooowwwwwwww. We go deep in this one and build a ton of context around the callers' initial questions. Love, love, love this format. Would love to know what you think. Tweet at me or leave a comment on IG at @GaryVee.

A Talk at Wieden+Kennedy London

Mon, 23 Jan 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Wieden+Kennedy is one of the largest, privately owned advertising agencies in the world. It was a great honor to speak in front of their London office and please believe me when I say that this was one of my best talks yet. For those that really want to see what my pulse is like when it comes to the advertising world, this is the talk you need to watch. So much insight and fire here. Love, love, love this one.

A Conversation About Being An Immigrant

Sun, 22 Jan 2017 10:00:00 +0000

For those of you here that don't know, my family immigrated to the U.S. from Belarus when I was a young kid. The immigrant hustle is real and this talk will give the insight needed to understand what the struggle is like but also the advantages of being an immigrant. To me, being an immigrant is one of the fundamental reasons why I'm successful. Perspective is everything and this conversation definitely provides the perspective needed in order to make it, whether you're an immigrant or not.

A Meeting with a Young Fan

Sat, 21 Jan 2017 10:00:00 +0000

It's incredible to me that this young winner who's been recognized by the White House, the UN, and a number of other prestigious entities has been affected enough by my content and what I put out there to reach out and try to work for me. It's just so incredibly humbling and I hope that that vibe comes through in our discussion. We talk about his future, the importance of self-awareness in his upbringing, social entrepreneurship, and my advice for how he should approach his future. Love the energy coming from this kid.

An Interview for the CBT Automotive Conference

Fri, 20 Jan 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Love this one because it speaks to the heart of me, Mom & Pop businesses. As most of you know I come from a small family business out in Jersey. I understand the dynamics between needing to make every dollar stretch and the complications that come from working in a family business. In this talk we discuss meritocracy, proving yourself to others, coming up in a family business, and the power of social when it comes to selling local. For those out in Atlanta in early March, come out and see me: http://cbtconferenceandexpo.com/

Entrepreneurs are the New Rappers

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 10:00:00 +0000

It is INCREDIBLY difficult to build a successful consumer-facing app but we still live in a world where everyone thinks they can just start one. No matter what you're into in life, if you’re chasing the wrong things you’re going to lose. Period. You need to put your energy against the things that move you forward, not the things that are shiny in the moment. When I was starting my career, being an entrepreneur wasn’t cool. And sure it's cool now and I’m reaping the benefits but that doesn’t mean you can or should try and become an entrepreneur for those reasons.

An Interview About the State of the Advertising Industry

Tue, 17 Jan 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Here’s an interview I did where we discussed the decline of the print industry and how the companies in those spaces should navigate the obvious shift to digital. The thing is that it’s not just theory, it’s execution that matters. The issue we’re facing these days is that media companies that are selling print don’t have to put the same amount of effort or planning in print as they would in Facebook and it also doesn’t hurt that they’re reaping the benefits from higher margins. And don’t even get me started on the lack of metrics media companies are held to when pushing print campaigns … Listen for more on how the media industry is shifting and how legacy companies that don't adjust are going to die.

Audio Rant: How to Be Happy

Mon, 16 Jan 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Not everyone can be the #1 in their space and that’s OKAY. It all just needs to map back to what you want and what makes you happy. If Basketball is your passion but if you have no shot in being in the NBA, I can assure you’d be far happier making $80K doing something basketball-related than $150K doing something that’s not. Get it? When you get to do what you want to do and that makes you happy, you’ve won.

Mobile Talk at #SXSW with Bonin Bough

Sun, 15 Jan 2017 10:00:00 +0000

This was a heated conversation at SXSW between me and my main man, Bonin Bough, C-level exec and host of CNBC’s Cleveland Hustles with LeBron James. At this talk we discuss brands texting consumers, email newsletters, the importance of time, virtual currency, and personalization when it comes to branding. This one gets heated because we butt heads quite a bit but I’m a big believer in that everything needs to be debated and that’s why this one’s a winner.

Audio Rant: Legacy in the Digital Age

Sat, 14 Jan 2017 10:00:00 +0000

The fact that my great, great grandchildren are going to be the ones who think I am the first person of our family tree just because of the content I’ve produced is an extremely meaningful thing and it can’t be taken lightly. How many of you can say they were impacted by their great, great grandparents? Thought so. And knowing that, I need to be the barometer for what the Vaynerchuk name carries. We’re all on the record for the rest of time so let’s make sure we act like it when we put ourselves out there.

#AskGaryVee 238 | Jewel, Never Broken, Mental Health, Staying Happy & the Future of Music

Fri, 13 Jan 2017 17:41:12 +0000

The legendary JEWEL co-hosts this episode of #AskGaryVee !!! Such an incredible honor getting to jam with Jewel on this episode, but more importantly it was CRAZY to see how in-sync our thoughts are. She has such great energy in this episode and for those that have been staying close to me, you'll really get to see how in-line our thinking is. Check it out and let me know what you think!

An Interview with The Drum in London

Thu, 12 Jan 2017 22:03:13 +0000

This one is all-time fire. I was lucky enough to sit with The Drum in an intimate setting in front of 100 people for what is sure to be one of my best interviews. We cover a lot but at the top of the list is Virtual Reality, the thought of everyone being a media company, and the true worth of a 'personal brand.' Save this one for your longer commutes (or workouts) because you're not going to want to cut this short ;)

Audio Rant: How I Find Time for Myself

Wed, 11 Jan 2017 10:00:00 +0000

This question always trips me up because the truth is that what many perceive as my 'work,' I look at as my free time. I've made mine. I could do anything in the world and what I choose to do is build businesses. It’s my game. It’s my hobby. It’s what I want to do with my time. It's what I love and I implore you to work to do what makes you happy. That’s the whole thesis behind 'Crush It' - building a living based on something you love and are passionate about.

A Business Meeting with a New VaynerMedia Employee

Tue, 10 Jan 2017 15:30:53 +0000

In this clip I sit down with a new hire to discuss their experience with the company so far. For all those looking to lead and build teams, here's some good insight on how to level with your employees and make them feel comfortable enough to open up to you. In this clip we discuss company culture, teams, but also side hustles, the difference between SEO and Social Media in amplifying one's brand, and the value of relationships in one's professional career.

There's Only a Few Ways to Run a Business

Tue, 10 Jan 2017 00:05:39 +0000

This is a one-on-one discussion I had with a young entrepreneur out in London. He was in the early days of his business trying to scale without having much infrastructure to support his goals. At the end of the day, it just boiled down to understanding his strengths and shortcomings. Some necessary tough love here but one that many young and aspiring entrepreneurs need to here.

#AskGaryVee 237 | Eating Shit for 24 Months, Doing What You Love & Monetizing Your Strengths

Thu, 05 Jan 2017 17:37:55 +0000

Another version of the call-in shooooooooww! This one is short, sweet, and POWERFUL. I'm super excited about this format because it allows me to develop real context with the questions and the people asking them. I get a feel for their energy, we can elaborate and discuss more detail, and all in all it's just a much better cadence. Let me know what you think of this !!

A Business Meeting with THE EIGHTH; A Men's Luxury Underwear Line

Wed, 04 Jan 2017 10:00:00 +0000

This is the first of a new episode format that I'm going to be releasing more often: business meetings! Unedited from start to beginning! I wanted to give all you listeners a peek into I how conduct meetings and what it's like to be in a strategy meeting with me and my team. In this first installment of meetings, I sit down and talk with The Eighth, a fairly new retail business attacking the white space they saw in the men's luxury underwear market. We discuss their early days in researching and identifying the market, luxury branding, SEM and SEO approaches, influencer marketing, content creation and the importance of documenting versus creating. For the listeners that have asked in the past, this is some really good insight into how I approach introductory business meetings, evaluate the viability of new businesses, and suggest marketing strategies. Thanks for listening, excited to hear your thoughts and learnings from this one.

#AskGaryVee 236 | Parenting for Self-esteem, Dealing with Confrontation & Moving to Florida

Tue, 03 Jan 2017 22:29:37 +0000

WE'RE BACK. On this episode we take call-ins from a live audience and cover everything from from parenting, self-esteem, dealing with confrontation, and taking a seasonal business to a warmer climate. I really enjoy this format because it allows for more context to develop between myself and the audience asking the questions. I'd love to hear what you think because I think this is going to be the new format to the shoooooooow !!

ONE LIFE

Fri, 30 Dec 2016 20:42:17 +0000

This short film captures my pit in my stomach that I want everyone to really understand ... we are so blessed to have this at bat and I beg you to act like it

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Audio Rant | What you look for is what you're going to find.

Thu, 29 Dec 2016 20:10:45 +0000

Now that we're going all-in on this podcast I'm going to start going heavy on these one-off audio rants and this one in particular got me going. Hit me up in the comments of my last Instagram post and let me know what you think - @GaryVee

An Interview: Real Biz with ABC's Rebecca Jarvis

Thu, 29 Dec 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Short and sweet but with some punch ;) We talk about how I perceive advice and how it affects the way I operate in my day to day. Something a lot of you need to hear.

Audio Rant | Is My Content Good Enough?

Wed, 28 Dec 2016 23:16:52 +0000

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An Interview: LARRY KING NOW

Wed, 28 Dec 2016 10:00:00 +0000

THE KING. What an incredible, incredible honor to be interviewed by the one and only, THE LEGENDARY, Larry King. Not only is he the best to ever do it but he's the purest example of what it means to love what you do and do it to the end. There's a reason why he's still working; He found his passion and he continues to execute. Not only was this moment monumental in context but MANY say this is my best interview ever. If you're still trying to get to know me, this is one of the best examples to draw from. <3

A Classic: An Interview with CNN's Piers Morgan

Tue, 27 Dec 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Sometimes you just need to go back to the classics and this is one of them. Back in 2011 I went on Piers' show to discuss my book, 'The Thank You Economy,' which is quietly my best book yet ;) PLEASE give this a listen because the things we discuss still hold SO true today. It's crazy that this was nearly 6 years ago because the thinking in it still propels the way social media has affected business, marketing, social norms and the development of today's society, especially in regards to political climates. LOVE this one.

An Interview: Pure Sweat Basketball Podcast w/ Alan Stein

Tue, 27 Dec 2016 10:00:00 +0000

This one was a blast. Alan Stein is a vet in the performance coach space and just a stand-up dude. Loved this interview because we talked about life and business through the lens of sports which for those that know me, know I love so much !!

A Keynote: INBOUND 2016

Mon, 26 Dec 2016 10:00:00 +0000

What an event. The guys at INBOUND went above and beyond this year. As per usual I brought some fire to the stage and we discuss a lot of executable tactics that many of you could be using in your day to day.

My 2017 Manifesto

Sun, 25 Dec 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Happy holidays from Gary and Team GV. Let's do what we can to make this the best year ever. No looking back. Move forward, work to match your ambition, and do what makes you happy. You deserve it. Let's go !!

An Interview: Hot 97's Hot in Tech

Sat, 24 Dec 2016 10:00:00 +0000

We go real deep in this one covering Amazon's Alexa, Snapchat becoming a brand, Apple vs. Facebook, Twitter being the next Myspace, and of course, my love for Hip Hop. Had so much fun with this interview. Make sure to check it out !!

A Keynote: Traffic & Conversion Summit 2016

Fri, 23 Dec 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Such a great event filled with a lot of my homies from throughout the years. We talk a lot about internet marketing and current shifts in today's digital and technology landscapes. A lot of fun here. Definitely worth the listen if you're looking to take your online game to new heights.

A keynote: Life on Fire Conference

Thu, 22 Dec 2016 10:00:00 +0000

An oldie but goodie. Back when I was, let's say, a little less "in-shape" ;) But, this needs to be here. It's one of my all time greats. A lot of fire, truth, and hopefully value for you. Let me know what you think! Tweet me: @GaryVee.

A keynote: Amplify Live Experience 2016

Tue, 20 Dec 2016 10:00:00 +0000

I usually end my talks with a Q&A. It's a good way for me to level with the crowd and answer people's questions on a 1-to-1 basis. Truthfully, I'd rather do Q&As than keynotes because I believe there's so much more value there. Anyways, this is one of those events where I just didn't want to leave the stage. Great discussion. Great people .. And it doesn't hurt that they tried testing me on my baseball card knowledge and I absolutely CRUSHED that game ;)

Fireside Chat w/ VaynerMedia Interns

Mon, 19 Dec 2016 10:00:00 +0000

So much love for anyone who decides to intern with us at VaynerMedia. Means the absolute world to me and there's nothing better than seeing those same interns come work for us full-time when they're ready. This is a talk I gave to this past summer's interns at VM. Such a great discussion and I made sure I did my best to be as open and honest to them about how to approach their time here and the years to follow. For anyone in their position or know people that might be, I suggest you take a listen. Nothing fluffy here ;)

A keynote: Beachbody Coach Summit 2016

Sun, 18 Dec 2016 10:00:00 +0000

What an event. Something like 20,000+ Beachbody coaches all fired up to build their own businesses. I love the fitness industry but just like in fitness, your business is never going to grow unless you put the work in day-in and day-out. Such an honor and pleasure to speak in front of so many hustlers, BUT, that doesn't mean they didn't need some extra fire to get them going. Believe me, I BROUGHT IT. This one needs a listen.

A keynote: Inman Connect Conference 2016

Sat, 17 Dec 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Some more fire for you from Inman Connect in San Francisco this past Summer. I posted this video on my YT channel and the comments were super positive. Had to post it here for you guys !

A Talk: WeWork Boston 2016

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 10:00:00 +0000

This is one of those special ones -- A small group but a powerful discussion. There's a lot of things that I touch upon when I speak and usually it depends on the context of the room, but for whatever reason this one hits on all pillars which makes it such a special discussion (not to mention it was during my book tour so naturally I was bringing the fire :)). Probably one of my top 5 talks if not higher.

A Keynote: ANA Masters of Marketing Conference

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 10:00:00 +0000

THIS ONE WAS FIRE. Nothing gets me more excited than to be in a room full of industry folks and lay it out how I see it. For a lot of you haven't heard me speak specifically to the state of the union of the marketing and advertising industry, this is the one to listen to.

The Late Night Show with Tev Finger

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 10:00:00 +0000

My man Tev is an absolute beast. He's a very successful entrepreneur in the beauty industry and he was gracious enough to have me speak at his event as well as be on his show. This interview was done first thing in the morning so there's definitely a particular kind of energy here so I suggest you take a listen. From one businessman to another, this was a fun one.

A Keynote: Web Summit 2016, Lisbon, Portugal

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 10:00:00 +0000

This talk at Web Summit in Lisbon was absolute fire. They put an incredible event on and I just brought it. It's one of the biggest conferences in the world and you know me, I like a crowd :) Take a listen if you haven't seen or heard it yet.

Positvity on Offense with Z100's Elvis Duran

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 21:12:01 +0000

Positivity is the only speed I know. Unfortunately we're living in a world where only the negative minority is heard, but if I had it my way, we'd make the positivity much louder. I've said it once and I'll say it again, my glass is always half full, even if all I've got is a drop. We need to stop focusing on the past and putting our energy into moving forward and being optimistic.

INSIDE MY HEART, BRAIN, AND SOUL IN 13 MINUTES | DailyVee 101

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 03:44:15 +0000

Honestly my favorite recap of what THIS IS ALL ABOUT

Oliver Luckett, Snapchat Spectacles Marketing & Leadership Qualities | #AskGaryVee 234

Tue, 29 Nov 2016 23:34:48 +0000

#QOTD: Who is the most inspirational person in your life and why?

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#AskGaryVee Book 2-Hour Q&A Marathon

Tue, 29 Nov 2016 21:56:36 +0000

#AskGaryVee Book 2-Hour Q&A Marathon

INBOUND Conference Keynote 2016

Sat, 26 Nov 2016 21:42:27 +0000

INBOUND Conference Keynote 2016

Venture Capital & Angel Investing: A Talk at Columbia Business School

Sat, 26 Nov 2016 03:45:45 +0000

Venture Capital & Angel Investing: A Talk at Columbia Business School

#AskGaryVee Audiobook: Chapter 17 Self-Awareness

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 15:05:12 +0000

This is a chapter from the #AskGaryVee audiobook, Chapter 17: Self-Awareness. If you haven't checked out the audiobook yet, it's one of the best and most important chapters I recorded and wanted to make sure all of you had a chance to listen to it.

The #AskGaryVee audiobook showcases the most useful and interesting questions I've addressed on the show, distilling and expanding on this podcast's most urgent and evergreen themes. For more info on the book or the audiobook you can check out http://bit.ly/AGVaudiobook.

Thanks for listening!

Archangel Summit Gary Vaynerchuk Keynote | Fall 2016

Fri, 04 Nov 2016 16:19:15 +0000

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Business Armageddon Sydney | Gary Vaynerchuk Keynote 2016

Mon, 31 Oct 2016 19:57:19 +0000

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4A's Strat-Fest Fireside Chat 2016 | Gary Vaynerchuk

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 21:28:51 +0000

Fireside chat I gave on October, 18th, 2016 at Strat-Fest 2016 http://stratfest.aaaa.org/“

Jason Calacanis, How to Monetize Your Personal Brand & Future Of Employment | #AskGaryVee 233

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 18:25:20 +0000

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#QOTD What do you think is the future of employment, now that we have robotics and AI and what are your solutions if in fact we see a lot of jobs go away? How would you solve the problem of a society with 20% less jobs available? Which would increase unemployment. What if we lived in a world where majority of the people couldnt find a job and only half the people were employed? How would you solve for this in a creative way?

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The Law of Attraction, Importance of Sales Skills & Working Smarter | #AskGaryVee 232

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 21:21:33 +0000

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#QOTD
25:10 - What gets you going? What motivates you?

Jake Paul, Growing an Audience & the Value of Influencer Marketing | #AskGaryVee 231

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 14:15:17 +0000

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Winbox's #QOTD:
Request for anybody who receives spammy sales emails that bring them no value, get in touch with Winbox!

MastermindTalks Keynote 2016 | Gary Vaynerchuk

Wed, 05 Oct 2016 22:37:04 +0000

Propeller Fest Keynote 2016 | Gary Vaynerchuk

Thu, 29 Sep 2016 23:41:10 +0000

SaltyVee Episode 1 | #AskGaryVee

Wed, 28 Sep 2016 13:11:03 +0000

#QOTD: Which social networks do you spend the most time on?

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The Single Best Episode in #AskGaryVee History | #AskGaryVee Episode 229

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 20:29:25 +0000

#QOTD: If you could sell any physical product, what would it be?

YouTube Monetization Policies, Future of FinTech & Fostering Leadership | #AskGaryVee Episode 228

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 12:48:32 +0000

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Young Garyvee, Meditation for Self Awareness & Marketing Print Magazines | #AskGaryVee Episode 227

Wed, 14 Sep 2016 23:01:35 +0000

#QOTD: If you could live forever, how long would it be?

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Simon Sinek, Your Why vs the Company's Why & Always Being Yourself | #AskGaryVee Episode 226

Wed, 14 Sep 2016 13:33:29 +0000

#QOTD: Do you feel loved and supported in your work culture? And if you do, tag your coworkers.

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Salty Vee, Passion vs Skill & the Best Platforms for Filmmakers | #AskGaryVee Episode 225

Tue, 13 Sep 2016 15:38:09 +0000

#QOTD: Where are you in the camp of passion vs currency?

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Chinese Social Media, $100K Selling Rocks & How To Stay Hungry | #AskGaryVee Episode 224

Fri, 09 Sep 2016 19:48:14 +0000

#QOTD: What are you doing at the end of this summer? I want to hear it :)

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Eric Thomas, Motivation, Success & Public Speaking | #AskGaryVee Episode 223

Thu, 11 Aug 2016 13:32:09 +0000

#QOTD: What was your “crossover-moment”?

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The One Question I Never Wanted, Under Monetized Athletes & Professor Vee | #AskGaryVee Episode 222

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 16:08:39 +0000

#QOTD: If you were forced to teach for a semester, how would you structure it?

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Luis Ortiz, Real Estate Lead Generation & First Jobs | #AskGaryVee Episode 221

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 16:30:05 +0000

Check out Luis on BRAVO's "Million Dollar Listing New York"

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#QOTD: How many people are doing or working on something they already know doesn't make them happy and they convince themselves they should stay for the sake of security?

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YouTube Growth Strategies, Business Risks & VaynerMedia's New Office | #AskGaryVee Episode 220

Wed, 03 Aug 2016 18:47:41 +0000

#QOTD: Do you think the weather is going to affect Gary's moods?

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The Last Episode of #AskGaryVee, Political Marketing, & Dealing With Grief | #AskGaryVee Episode 219

Wed, 03 Aug 2016 17:03:06 +0000

#QOTD: What is your favorite move of location so far in your life?

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SlossTech: Alabama Fireside Chat Keynote 2016

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:59:24 +0000

Gary Vaynerchuk - The Next Web Keynote 2016

Tue, 19 Jul 2016 13:24:33 +0000

Fat Joe, Hip Hop and Business Collaborations & Marketing Music | #AskGaryVee 218

Mon, 18 Jul 2016 13:27:51 +0000

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#QOTD: What are we going to do about these police killing these people in America and how can we change it?

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Advice to My Younger Self, Success Metrics & Overcoming The Past | #AskGaryVee 217

Thu, 07 Jul 2016 16:51:14 +0000

#QOTD: What would you tell yourself if you went back in time 10 years and could give yourself advice?

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People Who Take Advantage of Others & Businesses On My Blacklist | #AskGaryVee 216

Wed, 06 Jul 2016 14:46:32 +0000

#QOTD: Tell me about your most positive work experience. In detail. Tag people who did nice things for you.

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Krewella, Social Media for Musicians & the Business of Music | #AskGaryVee Episode 215

Tue, 05 Jul 2016 13:34:27 +0000

Learn more about Krewella here: www.krewella.com

#QOTD: As a parent, how would you raise your children: with or without social media? or technology? If you decide not to ban social media, what would your child rearing be like?

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Fredrik Eklund, Real Estate Branding & Hudson Yards | #AskGaryVee Episode 214

Thu, 30 Jun 2016 16:12:08 +0000

Check out Fredrik on BRAVO's "Million Dollar Listing New York"

#QOTD: What is your true driver? What is your goal? Put both on your mirror!

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Arianna Huffington, Nighttime Routines & The Importance of Sleep | #AskGaryVee Episode 213

Mon, 13 Jun 2016 17:51:10 +0000

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#QOTD: When was it that you started thinking that sleep deprivation and burnout were the ways to succeed? And was there a moment when you woke up to that fact that that's not the truth?

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Wyclef, Dealing with Rejection & How to Make it in the Music Industry | #AskGaryVee Episode 212

Fri, 10 Jun 2016 18:44:06 +0000

#QOTD: An election is coming up and Bernie started a movement and clearly Bernie's not going to be the candidate. But, Bernie's movement has become so strong that it becomes part of America's youth moving forward movement. How would the candidate you choose support some of these initiatives? Are you still going to be a part of activating your communities on this movement that has started? Who are you going to be voting for and why?

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Marcus Samuelsson, Restaurant Marketing & Trends in Food | #AskGaryVee Episode 211

Thu, 09 Jun 2016 16:29:47 +0000

#QOTD: We went from Twitter to Instagram to Snapchat, what's the next platform that will have the same cut though over the next 3 to 5 years?

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Marcus's Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarcusCooks
Marcus's Website: http://www.marcussamuelsson.com/
Red Rooster: http://redroosterharlem.com/

Search Engine: http://ask.garyvaynerchuk.com
Facebook: https://facebook.com/gary
Follow My Snaps: http://snapchat.com/add/garyvee
My Books: https://garyvaynerchuk.com/books

Scott Harrison, Charity Water & Running a Nonprofit | #AskGaryVee Episode 210

Wed, 08 Jun 2016 17:17:06 +0000

#QOTD: What does it look like for Charity Water to take a million people who gave once and get them to give monthly- whether it's $1, $5, $30, $100+ a month and bring them along for the next 10 years (or more) to make a 10X impact?

#LINKS:
Charity Water Birthday Campaign: my.charitywater.org/birthdays
Charity Navigator: www.charitynavigator.org
Charity Water: charitywater.org
Scott Harrison: https://twitter.com/scottharrison

Search Engine: http://ask.garyvaynerchuk.com
Facebook: https://facebook.com/gary
Follow My Snaps: http://snapchat.com/add/garyvee
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Landon Cassill, NASCAR Marketing & Paying NCAA Athletes | #AskGaryVee Episode 209

Mon, 06 Jun 2016 16:46:48 +0000

Find Landon here: https://twitter.com/landoncassill

#QOTD: Why are you not a NASCAR fan? If you were a NASCAR fan at one point in your life, why aren't you now?

#LINKS:
Search Engine: http://ask.garyvaynerchuk.com
Facebook: https://facebook.com/gary
Follow My Snaps: http://snapchat.com/add/garyvee
My Books: https://garyvaynerchuk.com/books

Handling Business Competition & Influencer Marketing Tips | #AskGaryVee Episode 208

Fri, 03 Jun 2016 13:41:54 +0000

#QOTD: The whole "live" experience (Periscope, Facebook)- what's your early take on it? What do you like? What do you not like? Are you watching anything? I want your 2 sentence thesis on the live revolution.

#LINKS:
Search Engine: http://ask.garyvaynerchuk.com
Facebook: https://facebook.com/gary
Follow My Snaps: http://snapchat.com/add/garyvee
My Books: https://garyvaynerchuk.com/books

Tucker Max, Book Publishing & Creative Storytelling | #AskGaryVee Episode 207

Wed, 01 Jun 2016 00:14:23 +0000

Tucker's Free Book on How to Publish a Book: bookinabox.com/gary

#QOTD: Please take a look at our site: bookinabox.com - what do you think we are doing wrong in terms of messaging or marketing? Our audience is people who have great ideas for books, who can monetize those ideas (ex. coaches, consultants, CEOs, people who have had success)- what are we doing right and wrong to talk to those people? Feel free to contact Tucker @ bookinabox

#LINKS:
Search Engine: http://ask.garyvaynerchuk.com
Facebook: https://facebook.com/gary
Follow My Snaps: http://snapchat.com/add/garyvee
My Books: https://garyvaynerchuk.com/books

Gary Vaynerchuk At Vaynerworld | 2016

Fri, 27 May 2016 12:55:04 +0000

Bootstrapping, Social Media for Doctors & How to Sell at a Farmers Market | #AskGaryVee Episode 206

Fri, 27 May 2016 12:53:52 +0000

#QOTD: What's the biggest mistake that you made recently?

#LINKS:
Search Engine:http://ask.garyvaynerchuk.com
Facebook: https://facebook.com/gary
Follow My Snaps: http://snapchat.com/add/garyvee
My Books: https://garyvaynerchuk.com/books

Gary Vaynerchuk Conversation at LinkedIn

Fri, 27 May 2016 12:50:31 +0000

Negotiation Strategies, Logo Changes & the Apparel Business | #AskGaryVee Episode 205

Tue, 17 May 2016 20:56:24 +0000

#QOTD: What have you been up to?

#LINKS:

Montage video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qdvbs1X5-CA
Facebook: https://facebook.com/gary
Follow My Snaps: http://snapchat.com/add/garyvee
My Books: https://garyvaynerchuk.com/books

Gary Vaynerchuk Keynote | ICON 2016

Wed, 11 May 2016 14:02:30 +0000

Fiverr & How to Become a Successful Freelancer | #AskGaryVee Episode 204

Tue, 10 May 2016 16:42:15 +0000

Visit Fiverr at http://fiverr.com

Small Biz Makeover for NYC, SF and Chi businesses: http://Fiverr.com/SmallBizMakeover

#QOTD:

What is your #1 pain as an entrepreneur?

#LINKS:
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/gary
FOLLOW MY SNAPS: http://snapchat.com/add/garyvee
MY BOOKS: https://garyvaynerchuk.com/books

Fitness Entrepreneurs & The Business of Fitness | #AskGaryVee Episode 203

Fri, 06 May 2016 17:00:12 +0000

#QOTD:
1. When was the last time you posted on Instagram?
2. The next time you post to social media- ask yourself- does it add value? Is it something that's going to make people feel encouraged, motivated, or care? Is it something they'll want to share?
3. Why do you do what you do?

#LINKS:
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/gary
FOLLOW MY SNAPS: http://snapchat.com/add/garyvee
MY BOOKS: https://garyvaynerchuk.com/books

MY GUESTS:

Natalie Jill:
Buy her book here: http://www.amazon.com/Natalie-Jills-7-Day-Jump-Start/dp/0738219126
Snapchat:http://snapchat.com/add/nataliejillfit

Mike Rashid:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/fuertepeople
Instagram: www.instagram.com/mikerashid

Mike Vacanti:
Snapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/mikevacanti

How to Contact Influencers, Music Marketing & Preparing to Live Stream | #AskGaryVee Episode 202

Fri, 29 Apr 2016 23:02:58 +0000

#QOTD: Please leave your 2 cents on the new and improving call in show

#LINKS:
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/gary
FOLLOW MY SNAPS: http://snapchat.com/add/garyvee
MY BOOKS: https://garyvaynerchuk.com/books

Gary Vaynerchuk Conversation at Linkedin

Fri, 29 Apr 2016 22:32:24 +0000

How to Deal with Haters & People Who Don't Keep Their Word | #AskGaryVee Episode 201

Mon, 25 Apr 2016 21:51:41 +0000

#QOTD: What's your favorite episode of DailyVee and why? Which baseball team is your favorite?

#LINKS:
FOLLOW MY SNAPS: http://snapchat.com/add/garyvee
MY BOOKS: https://garyvaynerchuk.com/books

Calling In On The Show | #AskGaryVee Episode 200

Mon, 25 Apr 2016 13:10:16 +0000

#QOTD: What direction would you like to see the show go in for episodes 200-300?

#LINKS:
FOLLOW MY SNAPS: http://snapchat.com/add/garyvee
MY BOOKS: https://garyvaynerchuk.com/books

Kobe Bryant's Legacy, Messenger Chatbots & Snail Mail | #AskGaryVee Episode 199

Tue, 19 Apr 2016 21:56:36 +0000

To purchase Brad Grossman's Zeitguide please visit: https://zeitguide.com
For a discount, use coupon code: #ASKGARYVEE
$17.99 for digital version
$35.98 for print version

#QOTD: (26:53) With all these innovations and disruptions, if you had to think of the perfect job you'd want to have in the near future or in the longterm, what do you think it should be? What do you want to be now and what do you think you'll want to be in the future

#LINKS:
FOLLOW MY SNAPS: http://snapchat.com/add/garyvee
MY BOOKS: https://garyvaynerchuk.com/books

The Musical.ly App with Musical.ly Celebrities | #AskGaryVee Episode 198

Wed, 13 Apr 2016 21:33:17 +0000

#QOTD: Will you try Musical.ly? If you try it, how do you like it?

#TIMESTAMPS:
13:31 - How many times does it take you to make a musical.ly?
16:03 - What makes musical.ly great? What's the future of it?
20:00 - Will Snapchat ever allow us to sort our friends into groups? If not, why?

#LINKS:
FOLLOW MY SNAPS: http://snapchat.com/add/garyvee
MY BOOKS: https://garyvaynerchuk.com/books

FOLLOW MY GUESTS:

Musical.ly: @BabyAriel
Instagram: www.instagram.com/beingbabyariel

Musical.ly: @theylovearii
Instagram: www.instagram.com/theytheylovearii

All Things Startup: 43North, Pitching, Investing & Scaling Your Company | #AskGaryVee Episode 197

Wed, 06 Apr 2016 21:31:17 +0000

► Subscribe to Gary's Channel Here - http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c...

#QOTD: Tell me your startup story.

#LINKS:

Contest Info Link:
http://www.43north.org/competition/

Video submissions:
Painless1099 - https://painless1099.com/
Plum - http://plum.io/
Energy Intelligence - http://energyintel.us/

Snapchat Influencers on Content Creation and the Future of Snapchat: #AskGaryVee Episode 196

Tue, 05 Apr 2016 19:24:00 +0000

► Subscribe to Gary's Channel Here - http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=GaryVaynerchuk

#QOTD:
1. Two types of content on Snapchat (day to day vs. highly refined and curated)- which does the general public prefer? Have you ever unfollowed someone on Snapchat and why?
2. What do you think will be the first social media platform in terms of VR?
3. How do you find people to follow who are not your friends on Snapchat?

#LINKS
FOLLOW MY SNAPS: http://snapchat.com/add/garyvee

FOLLOW MY GUESTS ON SNAP:
CyreneQ: http://snapchat.com/add/cyreneq
MPlatco: http://snapchat.com/add/mplatco
Taylor.nikolai: http://snapchat.com/add/taylor.nikolai

http://www.the11thsecond.com/

Bob Wright, Nonprofit Marketing & Fundraising: #AskGaryVee Episode 195

Mon, 04 Apr 2016 18:12:44 +0000

► Subscribe to Gary's Channel Here - http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=GaryVaynerchuk

Bob Wright's Book: http://www.amazon.com/Wright-Stuff-NBC-Autism-Speaks/dp/0795346921

#Request of the Day: For more info on Autism Speaks: www.autismspeaks.org

#QOTD: Is video an objective or does it aid communication?

#LINKS
FOLLOW MY SNAPS: http://snapchat.com/add/garyvee
MY BOOKS: https://garyvaynerchuk.com/books

AUTISM SPEAKS: https://www.autismspeaks.org/
SURVIVOR RADIO: http://www.survivorradio.org/
INVISIBLE PEOPLE: http://invisiblepeople.tv/blog/category/face-and-voice-of-homelessness/?mobile_switch=mobile
VETSWHOCODE: https://twitter.com/search?q=%23VetsWhoCode
NEW WORLD SYMPHONY: https://www.nws.edu/
ART CONNECTS NY: http://www.artconnectsnewyork.org/

How to Sell Newspapers, Adopting Children & What Makes a Great Teacher: #AskGaryVee Episode 194

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 21:09:25 +0000

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Read AJ's Medium article here: https://medium.com/@ajv/doing-something-i-never-thought-i-would-a159ad3a2e3a

#QOTD: What is your current fascination?

#LINKS
FOLLOW MY SNAPS: http://snapchat.com/add/garyvee
MY BOOKS: https://garyvaynerchuk.com/books

Vaynerworld in London, Teenage Entrepreneurs & Working Remotely: #AskGaryVee Episode 193

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 17:21:40 +0000

In this episode, I'm bringing it to London! Big shout out for IBM for hosting us. And, I'm excited that in a few months, VaynerMedia will be in LONDON. :)

#QOTD: What English Premier League team should I support?

#LINKS
FOLLOW THE BANANA STUFF: http://snapchat.com/add/garyvee
MY BOOKS: https://garyvaynerchuk.com/books

What To Do If Someone Copies Your Business Idea, Dublin & The Startup Van: #AskGaryVee Episode 192

Mon, 28 Mar 2016 20:26:13 +0000

#QOTD

Word association: I say Ireland you say......?

#Links
http://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/
http://thestartupvan.com/

#AskGaryVee Episode 191: Influencer Marketing, How to Go Viral & Vlogging

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 22:34:53 +0000

#QOTD, from Lauryn: Where do you guys see Snapchat in the next two to three years?
#QOTD, from Sara: Do you guys think Twitter is dead? Cause I'm really liking it.

#LINKS
Sara's channel https://www.youtube.com/user/saradietschy
Lauryn's channel https://www.youtube.com/user/MissSkinnyShow

SXSW Keynote 2016

Sun, 20 Mar 2016 08:45:55 +0000

Gary Vaynerchuk: 92Y Talk With Stephanie Ruhle

Thu, 10 Mar 2016 22:49:40 +0000

#AskGaryVee Episode 190: The #AskGaryVee Book Launch

Tue, 08 Mar 2016 22:51:53 +0000

#QOTD: Tag the person I should give the book to.

#LINKS
DID YOU BUY THE BOOK? http://www.amazon.com/AskGaryVee-Entrepreneurs-Leadership-Social-Self-Awareness/dp/0062273124/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

#AskGaryVee Episode 189: Employee Poaching, Nervousness & YouTube Influencers

Tue, 08 Mar 2016 01:47:35 +0000

#QOTD: What's your story? Your #AskGaryVee Story? Your story on this journey together.

#LINKS
ORDER THE ASKGARYVEE BOOK http://www.amazon.com/AskGaryVee-Entrepreneurs-Leadership-Social-Self-Awareness-ebook/dp/B00Z71HW8A
REVIEW THE BOOK ON INSTAGRAM http://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/bookreview/

#AskGaryVee Episode 188: Business Networking 101, Yelp Advertising & The #AskGaryVee Book

Wed, 02 Mar 2016 23:06:40 +0000

#QOTD: What are you most nervous about?
#TASK OF THE DAY: Hit up 25 people saying you want to talk, chat, grab coffee, whatever.

#LINKS
SAVVY SEXY SOCIAL'S REVIEW OF THE BOOK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91F_LbIyTPY
DAILYVEE 018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhhT-SWasFY
MY NEWEST ARTICLE https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/content-is-king-but-context-is-god/

#AskGaryVee Episode 187: Communication Between Co-Founders & Understanding My Business Competition

Tue, 01 Mar 2016 23:18:48 +0000

#QOTD: What is one thing you have learned about yourself this year?

#LINKS

DAILYVEE 018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhhT-SWasFY
ONE THING I DIDN'T TALK ABOUT IN MY LAST BOOK https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/the-one-thing-i-didnt-clarify-enough-in-jab-jab-jab-right-hook/
MY NEWEST ARTICLE https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/content-is-king-but-context-is-god/

#AskGaryVee Episode 186: How to Grow Your Snapchat Following & Paying for Social Media Usernames

Fri, 26 Feb 2016 22:46:06 +0000

#QOTD
Expand on the last rant: tactics vs. religion, quantity vs. quality, branding vs. numbers. I’d love your thoughts on that answer.

#LINKS
PRE-ORDER THE BOOK http://www.amazon.com/AskGaryVee-Entrepreneurs-Leadership-Social-Self-Awareness/dp/0062273124/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1456525179&sr=8-1&keywords=%23AskgaryVee
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE #ASKGARYVEE SHOW https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/the-askgaryvee-show-everything-you-need-to-know/

#AskGaryVee Episode 185: Seth Godin on Thought Leaders, Psychics & The Future of the Internet

Fri, 26 Feb 2016 22:21:22 +0000

On this episode, Seth Godin joins the show and answers some questions. :)

#QOTD: Who would miss you if you were gone? - from Seth

#LINKS
SETH GODIN'S BLOG http://sethgodin.typepad.com/
DAILYVEE 016 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udEYsTXGvAo
MY NEWEST ARTICLE https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/flying-with-a-wounded-wing-why-twitter-still-has-more-than-a-chance/

#AskGaryVee Episode 183: The Future of the Music Industry, Crush It!, and Anchor as Podcasting App

Wed, 17 Feb 2016 00:49:24 +0000

#QOTD
When have you been affected by market conditions? Pro or con.

#LINKS
THE TWITTER ARTICLE https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/flying-with-a-wounded-wing-why-twitter-still-has-more-than-a-chance/
SUPER 8 LIVE STREAM EVENT https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/super8/
PRE-ORDER THE BOOK http://www.amazon.com/AskGaryVee-Entrepreneurs-Leadership-Social-Self-Awareness/dp/0062273124/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1455575006&sr=8-1&keywords=askgaryvee

#AskGaryVee Episode 182: Business Indecision, Employee Recruitment & Artist Management

Mon, 15 Feb 2016 23:31:51 +0000

#QOTD: How many books are you going to buy? ;)

#AskGaryVee Episode 181: The Future of Instagram, Employee Turnover & How to Make Money as a Teen

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 23:24:04 +0000

#QOTD: Do you like your CEO? :)

#LINKS
PRE-ORDER THE BOOK http://www.amazon.com/AskGaryVee-Entrepreneurs-Leadership-Social-Self-Awareness-ebook/dp/B00Z71HW8A
MY NEWEST MEDIUM https://medium.com/@garyvee/the-entrepreneurial-spirit-are-entrepreneurs-born-or-made-ac584b8330fb
MY NEWEST ARTICLE https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/marketing-in-the-year-2016/

#AskGaryVee Episode 180: Twitter Users, How to Ask for Help & Beating Jet Lag

Thu, 11 Feb 2016 23:26:49 +0000

#QOTD: If you could buy a Super Bowl commercial, what would you say?

#LINKS
SUPER 8 LIVESTREAM https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/super8/
A GUIDE TO SNAPCHAT https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/the-snap-generation-a-guide-to-snapchats-history/
PRE-ORDER THE BOOK http://www.amazon.com/AskGaryVee-Entrepreneurs-Leadership-Social-Self-Awareness-ebook/dp/B00Z71HW8A
BARTER FOR BOOKS https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/barter-for-askgaryvee/

#AskGaryVee Episode 179: How to Overcome a Bad Day, Encouraging Children & Advice to My Teenage Self

Tue, 02 Feb 2016 21:57:54 +0000

#ANNOUNCEMENT
If you are planning on buying/have already bought 8 copies of the #AskGaryVee book, send your receipt to super8@vaynermedia.com. And tune in on February 23rd for my all day live streaming event. I'll be giving away a one hour jam session to one purchaser of 8 books in real time. To enter, you have to send your receipt!

#QOTD: I need comment and feedback. I have a trip to Boston and want something to read.

#LINKS

BARTER FOR THE BOOK https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/agvbook/
SNAPCHAT ARTICLE https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/the-snap-generation-a-guide-to-snapchats-history/
NEWEST DAILYVEE https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/dailyvee-011-day-in-and-day-out/

#AskGaryVee Episode 178: Outsourcing, Crappy Products, & Focusing on Depth

Mon, 01 Feb 2016 23:33:50 +0000

#QOTD, 1: Who is going to win the Super Bowl and why?
#QOTD, 2: I'd love to have your audit on episodes 10 and 11 of DailyVee.

#LINKSNEWEST DAILYVEE https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/dailyvee-011-day-in-and-day-out/
SNAPCHAT ARTICLE https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/the-snap-generation-a-guide-to-snapchats-history/
NEWEST MEDIUM https://medium.com/@garyvee/why-snapchat-will-be-great-for-b2b-companies-f7d07a553cf3#.u223uvraw

#AskGaryVee Episode 177:How to Get More Snapchat Followers, Buying Email Lists & the Twitter Exodus

Tue, 26 Jan 2016 20:01:00 +0000

#QOTD: Tell me something that happens in your world and how it's explained, but what's really going on?

Delegating Work, Micromanagement, and Monitoring Employees' Social Media

Tue, 19 Jan 2016 14:30:33 +0000

#QOTD: What is the thing you micromanage the most because you think it's so important?

#LINKS
PUT MYSELF OUT OF BUSINESS https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/how-to-win-in-business-be-open-to-change/
ALL THE DAILYVEES https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfA33-E9P7FA-A72QKBw3noWuQbaVXqSD
MY NEWEST MEDIUM https://medium.com/@garyvee/why-i-want-to-put-myself-out-of-business-def274dec678#.4mz2qw1yb

IFTTT App, Buying a Franchise Business & Daymond John Asks a Question

Tue, 19 Jan 2016 14:25:55 +0000

#QOTD: Has me personally responding to you impacted how you feel about me? Whether it was on Twitter, email or Snapchat.

#LINKS
DAILYVEE 004 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98kMWaGbdOQ
MY NEWEST ARTICLE http://www.huffingtonpost.com/gary-vaynerchuk/why-snapchat-matters-for_b_8938354.html

Peach App, Interruptions, & New Year's Resolutions

Mon, 11 Jan 2016 21:39:53 +0000

#QOTD: What is your early read on Peach? Had you heard of it before this show today?

#LINKS
DAILYVEE 003 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5YlNCwyDr8
MY NEWEST ARTICLE https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/4-common-company-problems-and-solutions-that-demand-attention/

Book marketing, Snapchat Growth, and Tipping Points in History

Mon, 11 Jan 2016 19:01:37 +0000

Have you seen DailyVee 003? DailyVee 003 | SNAPPING MY WAY THROUGH VEGAS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5YlN...

Startup Grind LA

Tue, 05 Jan 2016 18:34:52 +0000

Interview at Startup Grind Los Angeles on July 21st, 2015 at Expert Dojo's 3rd story deck on 3rd Street Promenade in front of a sold out crowd. Gary discusses his childhood, early career, angel investing, hiring & firing, owning & playing for the Jets, immortality, and much more. Gary also takes questions from the audience. The interview is conducted by Startup Grind LA Director Joe Famalette.

The Last Episode of 2015

Fri, 18 Dec 2015 20:06:47 +0000

Here it is: the last #AskGaryVee of 2015! Tremendously grateful for all your attention. Can't wait to keep bringing you guys value in 2016. :)

#QOTD: Give me your 2015 recap of #AskGaryVee. I want something to read in the comments!

#LINKS
BEST MOMENTS OF ASKGARYVEE 2015 https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/best-of-askgaryvee-2015/
MY NEWEST MEDIUM https://medium.com/@garyvee/new4-new-year-s-resolutions-you-should-make-to-improve-your-career-700ebabb81e4#.rku48w787

Pets, Cutting Through the Noise, & Gary Gets Sentimental

Wed, 16 Dec 2015 20:56:58 +0000

#QOTD: What are you doing for the holidays? I'm in a surprise and delight kind of mood. :)

#LINKS
CHECK OUT MY NEW WEBSITE http://garyvaynerchuk.com/
THE FAMOUS FLICKR PHOTO https://www.flickr.com/photos/garyvee/79437123/
DAILYVEE 001 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7K4sax8oJ4
DAILYVEE 002 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv7tm8EjLaM

Snapchat Discover, Disrespect, & Losing Your Hustle

Tue, 08 Dec 2015 01:01:54 +0000

#QOTD: If I told you to go away and be with yourself for 24 hours, where would you go?

#LINKS
DAILYVEE EPISODE 001 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7K4s...
NEWEST MEDIUM https://medium.com/@garyvee/if-you-re...

Shut Down By The Feds

Fri, 04 Dec 2015 20:44:01 +0000

#QOTD: None, cause we got shut down!

#LINKS
NEWEST MEDIUM https://medium.com/@garyvee/if-you-re...

Relocating, Closing a Sale, & Dealing with Loneliness

Wed, 02 Dec 2015 17:52:20 +0000

#QOTD: When is the last time you deployed a long period of time of giving value to someone? What did it mean to your world?

#LINKS
THE CURRENT STATE OF FITNESS ENTREPRENEURS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDSntGAOr-Y
MY NEWEST MEDIUM https://medium.com/@garyvee/5-things-every-employee-should-ask-their-ceo-179e138ab9dd#.au1o45ksh

Golf, Screenshots, & Gary Goes on an Epic Rant

Mon, 30 Nov 2015 22:39:23 +0000

#QOTD: What is your inflection point? Right now, tell me the thing you like the most that you're also the best at.

Twitter Polls, Supply & Demand of Content, & Competing with Myself

Wed, 25 Nov 2015 18:17:23 +0000

#QOTD, USA: What are your Thanksgiving plans?
#QOTD, FOOTBALL: Your prediction for Jets vs. Dolphins this Sunday.
#QOTD, OTHER: Say hello!

#LINKS
THE CURRENT STATE OF FITNESS ENTREPRENEURS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDSnt...
HOW I GOT HEALTHY https://medium.com/@garyvee/how-i-fin...

A Short: The Current State of Fitness Entrepreneurs

Wed, 25 Nov 2015 17:21:15 +0000

In the last sixteen months of my life, I've changed something major about myself: I've started being healthy.

A year and a half ago, I was eating like crap, not working out, and generally feeling awful. It was a tough life, and I realized quickly that I couldn't sustain a life like that. It was impossible. So I hired a trainer to force me to be better. I made an enormous lifestyle shift, and I am so happy I did.

But it made me realize something about the current state of fitness entrepreneurs. And I want to shine a light on it.

Everybody defaults to what comes easy to them. That should be obvious. But greatness comes from adversity; it comes from looking a challenge directly in the eye and having the fortitude to step up and go after it.

This is what's going on with the fitness want-repreneur world right now.

Everyone is going for what is easy. And that isn't going to pan out if they are serious about becoming a business person. Just like I knew being a great business person wouldn't pan out if I didn't get healthy.

Fitness entrepreneurs want to do the minimal work and still expect a huge return. It's easy for fitness entrepreneurs to do the push ups, to do the squats and deadlifts because that is exactly what got them to where they are now. They started in fitness and now they want to make money just by having those guns or that body. They default into what is easy without recognizing what is hard: running an actual business.

You know what was hard for me? Waking up early. Not eating what I wanted to eat. Powering through workouts. Yet it was easy to build 50M dollar businesses.

I wanted to pass off getting up and running. I wanted to pass off lifting, squatting, stretching. I didn't want to do it. But I had no problem working eighteen hours a day, taking meeting after meeting, and putting in the actual work.

Fitness "entrepreneurs" want to pass on replying to tweets all day to get the word out. They want to pass off the marketing. They want to pass off working hard to create a great interesting post, or doing a bunch of podcasts to get a larger audience. They want to go straight for the mirror selfie so you can get a bunch of Instagram likes, then call that their "business".

Well guess what? It's not good enough.

I have sympathy for how long it can take for something to come together in a big way. I get thousands and thousands of emails a year from people saying they've been working for months at something and they aren't seeing results. It can be disheartening. In a weird way, working out has shown me that more than anything else. I've been working out for sixteen months now and I'm happy, but if you told me sixteen months ago that this what I would have by now, I might say "Ehhhh…"

But the reverse is far worse.

That's why I say to you: just start the work now. Do it. Work hard. Be diligent. Do not let up. You have the body. You have the chops. You did all that. Now get to the business side of things and grow that muscle too.

MUSIC BY: https://soundcloud.com/deisel1time

Billboards, Production Capacity, & Gary Gets Salty

Tue, 24 Nov 2015 21:56:33 +0000

#QOTD: What wine are you drinking at Thanksgiving?

#LINKS
JOIN MY EMAIL LIST http://www.eepurl.com/LY3M5
WHAT I'M GRATEFUL FOR https://medium.com/@garyvee/one-thing...
MY NEWEST MEDIUM https://medium.com/@garyvee/why-every...

Streaming Services, Beatboxing, & Telling the Truth

Fri, 20 Nov 2015 22:10:44 +0000

#QOTD: What is your truth? Who are you at the truest level?

#JETSPREDICTION
Jets - 16
Texans - 13

#LINKS
NEWEST MEDIUM https://medium.com/@garyvee/why-every...
NEWEST KEYNOTE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6LPF...

Starting a Restaurant, Self-Evaluation, and Mobile Credit Services

Fri, 20 Nov 2015 02:25:27 +0000

#QOTD: What's going on with your workout regimen?

My Friend Brian Solis Answers Questions on the Show

Wed, 18 Nov 2015 02:59:55 +0000

#QOTD - When was the last time you had a really great experience and what was it?

#LINKS
Brian's Book :) http://www.amazon.com/Experience-When...

Resumes, Starbucks Cups, & Changing My Mind

Thu, 12 Nov 2015 18:14:37 +0000

In this episode, I talk about Starbuck's holiday cups, resumes, and there is a very special video question from MetLife Stadium. You don't want to miss it, seriously.

RETURN OF THE #QOTD: When is the last time you had to say something out loud that really disappointed you?

#JETSPREDICTION
Jets - 16
Bills - 31

A Keynote: TAP Conference 2015

Wed, 11 Nov 2015 21:09:28 +0000

PRWeek Conference: A Roadmap to Integration with Gary Vaynerchuk

Wed, 11 Nov 2015 20:53:31 +0000

The Sommeliers of Uncorked

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 22:23:36 +0000

#QOTD: What is your current favorite wine?

#LINKS
Skillshare class: http://skl.sh/garyvee
Uncorked on Esquire: http://tv.esquire.com/shows/uncorked

Charisma, Hashtags, & The Lonely Road to the Top

Mon, 09 Nov 2015 22:13:05 +0000

On this episode, I talk about charisma, Travis Kalanick, the lonely road to the top, hashtags, and so much more. I end with something I'm doing poorly. Plus, a random VaynerMedia employee joins the show for today only! Intrigued? Watch the episode!

#LINKS
MY NEWEST MEDIUM https://medium.com/@garyvee/you-shoul...
BEHIND THE SCENES AT BLOOMBERG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEgfY...
DAN ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/doncamana

A Keynote: Chattanooga, TN 2015

Mon, 09 Nov 2015 16:37:10 +0000

One of my favorites from this year!

A Fireside Chat: NJ Tech 2015

Fri, 06 Nov 2015 20:18:31 +0000

A GREAT fireside chat at NJ Tech.

Things Get Really Crazy

Fri, 30 Oct 2015 19:29:10 +0000

On Episode 158, things got a little crazy, and I give my prediction for the Jets vs. Raiders game.

#PREDICTION
Jets 25, Raiders 24

#LINKS
NEWEST MEDIUM https://medium.com/@garyvee/how-i-fin...
6 FOR 6 JETS PREDICTIONS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXl8N...
GARYVEE TEES https://www.teepublic.com/user/GaryVee

Lewis Howes Answers Questions on the Show

Wed, 28 Oct 2015 13:45:22 +0000

Lewis Howes stops by the show to answer some questions and talk about his new book, The School of Greatness.

#LINKS
THE SCHOOL OF GREATNESS http://www.amazon.com/School-Greatnes...
LEWIS HOWES ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/LewisHowes

Rebranding, Overstaffing, & Prepping Employees for Leadership

Mon, 26 Oct 2015 21:21:52 +0000

I'm kind

#LINKS
TECH WEEK NEW YORK 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKV4G...
GARAGE SALE'N https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jtf8C...
NEWEST MEDIUM https://medium.com/@garyvee/how-i-fin...

Slack, Serendipity, & YouTube Red

Fri, 23 Oct 2015 22:16:09 +0000

JETS VS. PATS PREDICTION:
27-16, Pats

#LINKS
NEWEST MEDIUM https://medium.com/@garyvee/how-i-fin...
NEWEST VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jtf8C...

Chase Jarvis Answers Questions on the Show

Fri, 23 Oct 2015 13:28:27 +0000

#QOTD, from Chase: Do you see virtual reality becoming popular in the next 24 months?
#QOTD, from Gary: Star Wars or Star Trek / how old are you?

#LINKS
GARY ON CHASE JARVIS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BT_vv...
NEWEST MEDIUM https://medium.com/@garyvee/how-i-fin...
CHASE ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/chasejarvis

Gary's Father-In-Law, Peter Klein, Answers Questions on the Show

Fri, 23 Oct 2015 13:22:41 +0000

#QOTD, from Peter: Fill in the blanks: "______ and _______ are the two things you absolutely need to be able to address to run a business."

#LINKS
PETER'S BOOK: THINK TO WIN http://www.amazon.com/Think-Win-Unlea...

Competing with Elon Musk & Hulu Subscriptions

Thu, 22 Oct 2015 12:42:40 +0000

#QOTD: How much would you pay for a subscription to The #AskGaryVee Show?

#LINKS
NEWEST MEDIUM https://medium.com/@garyvee/how-i-fin...
NY TECH WEEK 2015 KEYNOTE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKV4G...

Medium's New Logo & Mark Cuban Asks a Question

Thu, 15 Oct 2015 22:09:34 +0000

#JETS PREDICTION:
Jets 20
Redskins 10

#LINKS
HOW TO BE AN OVERNIGHT SUCCESS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTHbF...
OVERNIGHT SUCCESS ARTICLE https://medium.com/@garyvee/how-to-be...
6 MIN FOR THE NEXT 60 YEARS OF YOUR LIFE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stD9R...
TECHWEEK 2015 TALK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKV4G...

Overnight Success

Tue, 13 Oct 2015 12:35:55 +0000

There's no such thing as overnight success. It takes work.

Vimeo, New Facebook Profile Videos & Strategy Around Speeches

Wed, 07 Oct 2015 13:17:08 +0000

#LINKS
MY NEWEST ORIGINAL FILM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stD9R...
MY NEWEST MEDIUM https://medium.com/@garyvee/six-minut...
VAYNER IS MOVING https://medium.com/@garyvee/why-i-cho...

6 MINS FOR THE NEXT 60 YEARS OF YOUR LIFE - A RANT

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 14:11:28 +0000

6 MINS FOR THE NEXT 60 YEARS OF YOUR LIFE - A RANT

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 13:54:57 +0000

London Calling

Sat, 03 Oct 2015 16:18:45 +0000

Self-Awareness Part 2: The Key to Success

Fri, 02 Oct 2015 19:01:27 +0000

Everyone who watches this has one weakness they are aware of. Something they aren't good at. Something they haven't addressed. Everyone. That is the beginning of the process of self-awareness.

One of the most important things for me when it comes to running a team is making everyone feel safe. Because when people feel safe, they start telling the truth. And that is an enormous upside in running a business. If everyone can be honest with themselves, be truthful about who they actually are versus who they want to be, that is when the magic happens.

This video speaks to all of that, and more. I hope you enjoy it. Let me know in the comments what you think, and would love to hear your story about self-awareness.

Music: "Blessed" by Wake
https://soundcloud.com/alt1985

Pampering, Politicians & Ad-Blocking

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 21:03:44 +0000

JETS vs. DOLPHINS PREDICTION:
Jets will win. Dolphins are broken from head coach down. Ivory will play, but Decker won't.
Score: 19 to 14, Jets.

Twitter's 140 Character Limit

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 22:31:42 +0000

Cursing, HR and My Emotion for the Jets

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 20:56:41 +0000

STATEMENT OF THE DAY: Give me your feedback on today's show

How Do You Market a Product You Wouldn't Normally Use?

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 21:48:47 +0000

STATEMENT OF THE DAY: Give me your feedback on the show today! :)

#LINKS
ALEXANDER HAMILTON RAP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNFf7...
HAMILTON http://www.hamiltonbroadway.com/

How to Stand Out as an Illustrator on Social Media

Fri, 25 Sep 2015 23:33:17 +0000

STATEMENT OF THE DAY: Still liking the outdoor setting?
JETS EAGLES PREDICTION: 16 to 20

#LINKS
MY NEWEST MEDIUM https://medium.com/@garyvee/does-havi...

Unethical Investors Vs. Soft Entrepreneurs

Thu, 24 Sep 2015 18:07:00 +0000

HOMEWORK OF THE DAY: Go check out Medium and Tumblr if you haven't.
STATEMENT OF THE DAY: How do you like the 12th floor setting?

#LINKS
MY NEWEST MEDIUM https://medium.com/@garyvee/does-havi...
NEW T-SHIRT https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/292...

How To Prevent Your Drive From Affecting Your Relationships

Tue, 22 Sep 2015 22:02:42 +0000

STATEMENT OF THE DAY: Tell me how you like the outdoor setting for the episodes.

#TIMESTAMPS
2:30 - I've been hustling since the age of 14, I now work 12 maybe 15 hours a day. I love what I do but some times I fear my drive works against me, particularly when it comes to getting in the way of relationships with friends. How do you deal with that, I can't switch off, brain is constantly working.
5:00 - Why did you stop forcing people to ask questions on Instagram?
6:37 - What service do you use to make these amazing images?
8:21 - When is it okay to lie in business?
10:36 - How can you minimize the surprise "no"?

#LINKS
RICH UNCLE MILLFORD SHIRT https://www.teepublic.com//t-shirt/292432-rich-uncle-millford
MY NEWEST ARTICLE https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/how-to-use-influencers-campaign-1360419968.html

How to Raise Money for Your College Club

Fri, 18 Sep 2015 16:58:38 +0000

#SOTD
What is your prediction of week 2 in the NFL?
Please give feedback of today's show!

#LINKS
Amazing value wine: https://winelibrary.com/wines/grenach...

Ripping off The #AskGaryVee Show

Thu, 17 Sep 2015 19:42:42 +0000

#SOTU: Share a story from 9/11

The Importance of Creativity with Chase Jarvis

Mon, 14 Sep 2015 23:07:58 +0000

The New York Jets Ask Questions About Social Media

Fri, 11 Sep 2015 19:23:59 +0000

#QOTD - What is your prediction for your favorite teams' record for the entire season?

#LINKS
Brandon Marshall - https://twitter.com/bmarshall
Eric Decker - https://twitter.com/EricDecker87
Damario Davis - https://twitter.com/demario__davis
Nick Folk - https://twitter.com/nickfolk2

The Business Model Behind #AskGaryVee

Thu, 10 Sep 2015 19:27:00 +0000

THE BUCKET IS BACK, BABY!

#QOTD's
1. Have you watched a piece of my content more than once?
2. Did you think I was a bullshit marketer & have I won you over since then?
3. Vaynermedia lurkers comment on the show!!

When Is It Time To Get A Personal Assistant?

Tue, 08 Sep 2015 18:13:53 +0000

A Fireside Chat at Startup Grind L.A.

Mon, 31 Aug 2015 17:53:32 +0000

This was a great talk! I spoke about a lot of things I've never discussed before.

Hope you enjoy!

Does VaynerMedia turn down clients based on values?

Thu, 27 Aug 2015 21:09:58 +0000

#SOTD: Tell me what you thought of the show!

#LINKS
HARD WORK & PATIENCE: THE MOVIE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrVvF...
WHY YOU SHOULDN'T TAKE VC MONEY https://medium.com/@garyvee/why-you-s...
MY JETS GAME IS YOUR NETFLIX https://medium.com/@garyvee/my-jets-g...

What Goal Should Teachers Set For Themselves This Year?

Thu, 27 Aug 2015 01:55:20 +0000

Hard Work & Patience

Mon, 24 Aug 2015 13:40:15 +0000

Is Snapchat Discover like a billboard?

Wed, 19 Aug 2015 21:53:10 +0000

#QOTD: Last one ever!

What is your favorite football team and what is your prediction for your team's year?

Now, instead of question of the day, it will be...

#COMMENTOFTHEDAY

Please leave a comment on the content you just saw.

#LINKS

MY FIRST FACEBOOK NOTE https://www.facebook.com/notes/gary-vaynerchuk/how-important-is-failure-really/10153512500703350

MY NEWEST ARTICLE https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/this-is-how-you-can-prepare-your-business-for-2016-1301464203.html

Twitch, Mike Tyson's Punch Out & Zelda

Fri, 14 Aug 2015 13:53:09 +0000

#QOTD:

What is your favorite video game and console?

#LINKS:

http://instagram.com/winedeals

http://panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/57476

http://panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/55355

http://panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/55235

http://panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/55499

VaynerMedia Interns Ask Me Questions

Tue, 11 Aug 2015 19:40:01 +0000

#QOTD: Tell me a story about your most impactful birthday, a year that made you think or act.

#LINKS
MY NEWEST MEDIUM https://medium.com/@garyvee/before-yo...
WINEDEALS INSTAGRAM https://instagram.com/winedeals/

The Share Monster

Fri, 07 Aug 2015 23:10:06 +0000

#QOTD:

What are your weekend plans (lurkers)?

Casey Neistat is Back on The Shoooooooooooooowww

Fri, 07 Aug 2015 13:04:19 +0000

What Keeps Good Bosses From Becoming Great Bosses?

Wed, 05 Aug 2015 19:47:32 +0000

#QOTD: What is your favorite thing about New York City?

#LINKS
5 STEPS TO BEING A BETTER BOSS https://medium.com/@garyvee/these-5-s...
MY NEWEST MEDIUM https://medium.com/@garyvee/the-singl...

How I Balance Risk & Reward in Investments

Tue, 04 Aug 2015 20:55:40 +0000

#QOTD: What are your grandparents' names? - India

#LINKS
EXAMPLE OF FACEBOOK LONG FORM POST
http://shoooooooooooow.com
https://www.facebook.com/gary/photos/...
MY NEWEST MEDIUM https://medium.com/@garyvee/the-singl...
INDIA'S GRANDPARENTS IN THE LA TIMES http://www.latimes.com/travel/califor...

#AskGaryVee One Year Anniversary

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 22:44:23 +0000

#QOTD: What motivates you to do what you do?

#LINKS

THE FIRST ASKGARYVEE EVER https://youtu.be/76d0lQiCqNI

MY NEWEST MEDIUM https://medium.com/@garyvee/deciding-how-to-pick-between-your-two-passions-2e63b3b8e190

MUSIC FROM THIS EPISODE https://soundcloud.com/matthewchaim

How to go from Brick & Mortar to Online Store

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 21:40:45 +0000

#QOTD: What should the subtitle be for the #AskGaryVee book?

#LINKS
ENTER THE ASKGARYVEE BOOK CONTEST http://garyveegiveaway.com/
MY NEWEST MEDIUM https://medium.com/@garyvee/the-best-...
MY NEWEST VIDEO https://www.facebook.com/gary/videos/...

How Creatives Can Start Thinking Like an Entrepreneur

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 22:14:51 +0000

#QOTD: Who in your family is a lawyer? Tag them if you can. I wanna say hi.

#LINKS
LET'S GET INTO THE SHOOOOW SHIRT https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/248...
6AM PICKUP HOOPS WITH GARY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70D_F...
MONDAY MOTIVATION https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6M-X...
USC TALK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5tug...

What I Would Do If I Was Graduating College Today

Mon, 27 Jul 2015 20:12:43 +0000

#QOTD: What is your favorite email list that you're on right now? Not of all time, right now.

#LINKS
ADVICE I GIVE TO MYSELF https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oc_w...

The Biggest Mistake My Employees Can Make

Fri, 24 Jul 2015 19:30:25 +0000

#QOTD, PART 1: What are your weekend plans?
#QOTD, PART 2: What has been your favorite website or app over the last sixty to seventy days?

#LINKS
SIMON SINEK ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/simonsinek
MY ARTICLE ON PUBLIC SPEAKING https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/how-to...

Should You Delete Old Tweets & Posts?

Thu, 23 Jul 2015 22:28:28 +0000

#QOTD: What's the one trait that you want your kids to get from you?

#LINKS
NETWORKING VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tslm3...
FIRST EPISODE OF WLTV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Vo0n...
DOWNLOAD THE PODCAST https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

How Should You Spend Your Last Two Weeks at a Job?

Mon, 20 Jul 2015 21:37:35 +0000

#QOTD: What female entrepreneur is killing it on social media? :)

#ANNOUNCEMENT
12:54 - I have a cool contest for you guys in honor of AGV's one year birthday :)

#LINKS
ENTER TO WIN A DAY ON GV'S CREW http://garyveegiveaway.com/

Gary's Dad Joins The Show

Fri, 17 Jul 2015 01:10:42 +0000

#QOTD: Who is more charismatic: Gary, or Sasha? Question courtesy of Sasha.

#LINKS
https://twitter.com/krainak
USC ENTREPRENEUR TALK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5tug...
WINE LIBRARY http://www.winelibrary.com/

When Does Authentic Marketing Become TMI?

Thu, 09 Jul 2015 22:41:57 +0000

#QOTD:
What video game are you playing right now? - Courtesy of Stunwin

#LINKS
LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
MAKING OF ASKGARYVEE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0NtT...
GARY TOILET VINE https://vine.co/v/bVz9aFgDaFq

Is All Press Good Press?

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 22:29:33 +0000

#QOTD: How badly do you want to work at VaynerMedia?

#LINKS
MY NEWEST MEDIUM https://medium.com/@garyvee/what-soci...
MY NEWEST VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oc_w...

A Rant: Take Action

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 13:37:37 +0000

What's More Important, Being Compassionate or Being Abrasive?

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 13:26:32 +0000

#QOTD: What are your 4th of July plans? Tell me in detail.

#LINKS
NEWEST VIDEO: TAKE ACTION https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oc_w...
MY ARTICLE ON SNAPCHAT'S UPDATE https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/snapch...

Meeting Deadlines in the Workplace

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 14:26:08 +0000

#QOTD: Have you ever done jury duty? If so, tell me your story.

#LINKS

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-askgaryvee-show/id928159684?mt=2

MY NEWEST MEDIUM https://medium.com/@garyvee/what-social-media-experts-are-doing-wrong-55805fe7867b

MY NEWEST KEYNOTE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rpi9PBr1hA0

Do You Have To Choose Between Two Passions?

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 20:46:50 +0000

#QOTD: How many copies of the #AskGaryVee Book are you going to buy?

#LINKS

GARY ON JIMMY FALLON http://www.viddler.com/v/13aaa7

THE MONDAY VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6M-XUW4xYY

WUZZLES ON EBAY http://www.ebay.com/bhp/wuzzles

INSTAGRAM FROM THIS EP'S AUDIT https://instagram.com/whadafunk/

Time Saving, The Death of Desktop, & Mike Stelzner

Tue, 23 Jun 2015 16:05:28 +0000

#QOTD: What are the two things you hate doing?

#LINKS
CHECK OUT MY MEDIUM https://medium.com/@garyvee/two-thing...

Donald Trump, User Generated Content, & Ted Rubin Asks a Question

Fri, 19 Jun 2015 23:35:48 +0000

#QOTD: What are you doing this weekend?

#LINKS

MY NEWEST MEDIUM https://medium.com/@garyvee/this-is-the-biggest-mistake-a-young-entrepreneur-can-make-448ba2df43ef

MY NEWEST ARTICLE ON GV.COM https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/the-importance-of-employee-motivation-1207276002.html

FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM https://instagram.com/garyvee/

FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/gary

A rant: F U Monday

Fri, 19 Jun 2015 23:31:13 +0000

A little rant about Mondays :)

Please stop complaining. Things can be so much worse.

Dig South 2015 Keynote

Fri, 19 Jun 2015 23:21:09 +0000

Ego, My Grandchildren, & Why People Are Afraid of Snapchat

Tue, 16 Jun 2015 22:13:26 +0000

#QOTD 1: Do you think that the Warriors hold on and win the championship? or do you think Lebron will pull off historic game 6 and 7 victories? who wins the finals?

#QOTD 2: Did you sign up for the podcast? (Yes/No)

Stupid Questions, Integrity, & Gary Gives Relationship Advice

Thu, 11 Jun 2015 03:28:27 +0000

#QOTD: What are you getting AJ for his wedding this weekend?

#LINKS
NOURISH SNACKS http://www.nourishsnacks.com
STAPHON'S NEW EP https://twitter.com/stunwin/status/60...
MY NEWEST ARTICLE https://medium.com/@garyvee/even-with...
HOW I MADE THE CHANGE TO BE HEALTHY http://greatist.com/connect/one-quest...

E-Commerce, Elevators, & Aliens

Wed, 03 Jun 2015 19:12:50 +0000

#QOTD: Do you believe in aliens?

#LINKS
DAY IN THE LIFE VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlRNq...

Long Instagram Captions, Museums, & Gary Asks Himself A Question

Wed, 03 Jun 2015 03:14:38 +0000

#QOTD: What are your parents' names?

#LINKS

MY NEWEST MEDIUM https://medium.com/@garyvee/how-to-tell-if-someone-is-really-a-fan-of-a-football-team-f5e2dd5093cd

SELF-AWARENESS VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6tKf1IR5j8

Nintendo's NX, Landing Pages, & Sh*tty Social Media Experts

Mon, 01 Jun 2015 22:57:01 +0000

#QOTD: What is your favorite Nintendo game of all time?

#LINKS
MY NEWEST ARTICLE https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/never-...
MY NEWEST MEDIUM https://medium.com/@garyvee/why-liste...

Solopreneurs, Edited Photos & Attention to Detail

Sat, 30 May 2015 15:39:43 +0000

#QOTD: What is the app you are spending most of your time on right now?

#LINKS

ONE DAY IN MY LIFE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlRNqQuHTPg

MY NEWEST ARTICLE https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/never-automate-human-interactions-1172387580.html

Many things I say are contradictions. I like pulling from both directions because it brings strengths. I really do think that life and business are bridges, and if you pull hard in both directions, you'll find balance. For example, ego and humility. You need both, but you can't have to much of one. Same with clouds and dirt, aka, higher level and execution.

So when I say don't pay attention to small details, but I also say play to your strengths but your strength is attention to detail, I understand it can be hard to figure out what to do. But I have an idea. If your strength is attention to detail but you're looking for long term business success, there are some things you need to consider.

First, if you're top dog, your business is going to be small. But you would be an awesome number two three or four to a top dog. You need to pair yourself with someone who only thinks about the clouds and isn't down in the dirt like you are. You might even be happier not having the pressure of being number one because it will allow you to pay attention to those small details you would not normally be able to. Attach yourself to a number one and bet on your strengths.

If your strength is finite details, your upside is limited as the number one. You have two decisions to make. One, you're cool with that. Or two, you're going to latch on to someone who will be able to elevate your work and your eight or twenty percent will be greater than the a hundred percent you do for yourself.

Growing Lazy, Twitter Video for Brands, & We Have A Bucket!

Fri, 29 May 2015 15:30:10 +0000

#QOTD: What do you think about the bucket?

#LINKS

MY NEWEST ARTICLE ON MEDIUM https://medium.com/@garyvee/why-listening-to-gurus-won-t-change-your-lifestyle-cea34330ae76

CrossFit, One On One Marketing, & Liking Your Own Photos

Wed, 27 May 2015 21:38:47 +0000

#QOTD: Are you gonna take me up on my advice on replying to people on Instagram and using Twitter video? Or are you just gonna nod your head and move on and not do the tactics?

#LINKS
REASONS TO NEVER AUTOMATE https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/never-...
RANT ON AUTOMATION https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLxqG...

I think I need to clarify my POV on automation. So here I go.

I don't like automation when it's replacing something that could and should be done by a human. For example, I don't like the idea of an automatic direct message that sends when you follow somebody, or somebody follows you. It feels very spammy.

However, automation does some times make sense. We use it at Wine Library. When your order is confirmed, we send an email that says "Hey, your order is ready."

There is a fine line between what one would quantify as the thing that a human should do and the thing a computer should do. When automation tries to take the place of a human, that is when things get weird. When you use a computer to automatically populate names into mass emails that are SUPPOSED to look personal, that's messed up. When you sign an automation with your own name as if you did, that is also messed up.

To me, it all comes around to the intent of the automation. If you're trying to "trick" someone into thinking it's a person, that is where things get tricky.

One would argue that automating makes for a lot of conversion. But for me, I think there is more value in someone reaching out personally. I don't want a computer to be responding to you as me. When I have free moments, I try to answer every email I get. Personally.

So automation makes sense for a lot of things. But people are trying to use it to scale humans when there is a human element that matters. Ask yourself right now: does automation bug you when it tries to be human?

The answer is YES.

Patience, Headlines, & Dads Joining Instagram

Fri, 22 May 2015 21:33:01 +0000

#QOTD: What are you doing for Memorial Day Weekend?

Ruining Instagram, Yellow Pages, & How To Get A Job Working For Me

Thu, 21 May 2015 22:22:47 +0000

#QOTD: What would you like to see happen over the next 100 episode of the #AskGaryVee Show

#QOTD, 2: Give me your three bullets on the first 100. I'll read your comments over Memorial Day Weekend.

#LINKS

EPISODE 100: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUFbOa-8dPk

NEW T-SHIRTS: https://www.teepublic.com/user/GaryVee

The Importance of Self-Awareness

Thu, 21 May 2015 20:20:29 +0000

There is something that is rarely talked about in the business world and I want to start building more attention for it.

That thing is self-awareness.

I’m upset that the narrative these days is that everyone needs to be number one, own a company, be in charge. A lot of people are going to lose that way.

Self-awareness allows people to recognize what things they do best so they can then go hard on those aspects of their life. It also helps you accept your weaknesses.

What works for one person doesn’t work for everyone. I want people to learn to be at peace with themselves, to understand what they can offer, because everyone’s got something. The key, however, is learning how to find it.

Self-awareness can help you do that.

Self-awareness is being able to accept your weaknesses while focusing all of your attention on your strengths.

The moment you decide to accept your shortcomings and bet entirely on your strengths, things will change. Trust me.

Episode 100: The Live Show [UNCENSORED]

Wed, 20 May 2015 13:40:36 +0000

Music made by: https://twitter.com/OxygenBeats

Check out his work: https://soundcloud.com/OxygenBeats

#QOTD: What are you feelings that the show ends today?

Human Interaction, Being Selfish, & What Happened to Blogging

Fri, 15 May 2015 20:52:38 +0000

#QOTD: What would you post on your social networks if it was the only thing you could say all year?

#LINKS

EPISODE 100: https://www.facebook.com/events/1432361237066830/

FAITHBOX: http://faithbox.com/

I truly don't think that when I'm being selfish, it comes at the detriment of someone else.

So that's how I handle it.

That can be a hard thing to make yourself believe. Watching someone else have a hard time because of a decision you made is extremely upsetting to a lot of people. But I have a way to justify it.

When I'm in my most selfish place, I don't try to conceal the act in some way that hides what it is. I don't try to sugar coat or act like it's a good thing. Let them be upset because that is their right.

Even though I am doing something that looks selfish to benefit me in the short term, it is actually going to positively affect the people it involves in the long term. I am making a decision in a five month window instead of a five year window, but history will allow that person to feel that it was palatable when they rekindle their thoughts around it. Even though it might sting or not feel as great in the short term, I know that looking back, it will be okay. Because I made the decision that was hard, but right.

Networking, Nielsen Ratings, & Mistakes Young Entrepreneurs Make

Fri, 15 May 2015 01:18:13 +0000

#QOTD:

Where is the best pizza in the world?

Idea People, Intellectual Property, & Something Else with "I" and "P"

Thu, 14 May 2015 05:45:40 +0000

**WARNING** Audio is a little off on this one - Apologies : /

#QOTD, courtesy Andrew: Who you got tonight: Rangers, or Capitals?

#QOTD, Gary: How are you guys liking the whole black & white/color transition?

#LINKS

RSVP TO EPISODE 100: https://www.facebook.com/events/1432361237066830/

GARY'S NEWEST MEDIUM: https://medium.com/@garyvee/when-you-don-t-celebrate-your-wins-you-hold-your-company-back-c925b99847d1

You're Out of Business

Mon, 11 May 2015 16:49:25 +0000

#QOTD: Finish the sentence: "Cash is _________ ."

#LINKS

RSVP TO EPISODE 100: https://www.facebook.com/events/1432361237066830/

OPTIMIZE YOUR FB PRESENCE: https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/facebook-tips-for-businesses-984995079.html

When people start their pitches to me by saying "But first, please sign this NDA so our ideas don't get stolen", I immediately check out. Why? Because if you actually think in 2015 that your idea is so profound and nobody has ever thought of it, then you are lost in the reality of the marketplace. If that is your mindset, I don't see that as a winning mindset. Starting now, 2015 and beyond, the days of patenting ideas, IP being stolen, are gone. Every idea has been thought of. All of them. I mean it.

Now, people actually executing on those ideas? That is the big one now. You need to have the right resources, be in the right place in your career, have energy, skills, opportunities: those are the variables. Not the ideas.

Dreams, Ethics, & The DMV

Sat, 09 May 2015 14:07:54 +0000

Description:

#QOTD: How many dreams do you remember in the morning?

#LINKS

BASKETBALL WITH GV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70D_FSxgIgE

There is nothing the DMV can do to improve their situation. Let me explain why. Because they are run by the state. So, it's political. They won't fix it. The only way to fix DMVs is the privatize them and let entrepreneurs run them. They, for a change, will actually care about the customer. Employees will care, because they would have incentives. Maybe they would even put Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts inside of the DMVs, to make more money on the rent.

Basically, privatized DMVs would innovate. Care. Give a crap. All the things that government industries don't do because it is not in their best interest. The people that can't innovate and can't win in a competitive landscape default to having terrible careless services.

I don't want to be a hardcore capitalist on this issue, though. But I really don't know. If you don't incentivize humans somehow to do the right thing, you can't win. AND...more and more, in a digital world, it's become easier to do that. There is no excuse any more. There are alternatives.

Political Campaigns, Impatient Clients, & Root Beer

Wed, 06 May 2015 19:20:23 +0000

#QOTD, 1: Are you coming to Episode 100 on Monday, March 18th?! If not, why??

#QOTD, 2: If you love root beer, what is your favorite root beer?

#LINKS

RSVP TO EPISODE 100: https://www.facebook.com/events/1432361237066830/

TRY THIS ROOT BEER: http://www.amazon.com/Henry-Weinhards-Root-Beer-dinirao/dp/B000WG851I

Victories, Mother's Day, & Location, Location, Location

Tue, 05 May 2015 19:06:11 +0000

#QOTD: How do you celebrate victories?

#LINKS
RSVP TO EPISODE 100: https://www.facebook.com/events/14323...

#CONTESTWINNER
Congratulations to Anthony DeNardis! You won a jersey. Email India to claim your prize.

Tidal, QR Codes, Instagram's Evolution, & Star Wars vs. Star Trek

Tue, 05 May 2015 13:49:37 +0000

#QOTD: Who will win the Stanley Cup, and who will win the NBA finals? I need both answers. If someone gets both, you get a prize. I'm in prize mode. I'm Oprahed-out.

Pricing Sponsorship, Selling Merch, & Tim Ferriss Asks a Question

Tue, 28 Apr 2015 22:50:56 +0000

#QOTD: What is your favorite football team and who do you want your team to pick in this year's draft?

Want to win a jersey from me? Make the right pick in the comments section and I just might send you one :)

#LINKS

https://itunes.apple.com/us/tv-season/the-tim-ferriss-experiment/id984734983

Facebook Video Views, Leaving the Family Business, & eBay

Fri, 17 Apr 2015 21:42:04 +0000

#QOTD: I need YOUR eBay story. Go in depth. I'm reading all the comments this weekend.

#TIMESTAMPS
1:39 - Will people pay to have questions answered by experts through live video apps, like Fountain?
4:59 - What 3 questions do you most commonly ask your clients when meeting them for the first time?
8:31 - 3 seconds counting as a view for Facebook video...moderately misleading metric or incredibly bullshit metric?
10:12 - What's your best piece of advice for a first generation American entrepreneur, venturing out on her own, away from her family business?
12:40 - Do you think eBay will become irrelevant if they don't innovate?

#LINKS
Submit a question: https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/what-y...
Follow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/garyvee

People will pay for anything...if they perceive it has value. If there was an #AskGaryVee Show in 1967 and I got a question like this, I'd say something like "Hey groovy cats, it's the AskGaryVee Show. Dawn, your question is like asking if people will pay for water. No way!" That would be the WRONG answer. What happened was that Poland Springs, and probably a lot of brands before Poland Springs, came along and convinced people that bottled water had value. Here's a fun weekend activity: go ask your grandparents what they thought about the idea of people paying for water.

In fact, think about how you feel. A $4 bottle of water in an airport? We've all done it. It's an absolute brain twist.

So yes, people will pay for answers from experts on live streaming apps. Even though you can watch now for free, people will stay end up paying down the road.

Now the question is: are you good enough to charge people? Have you built up equity? Have you put in the WORK?

And more importantly, how many people have built up that presence and have the charisma and ability to charge per answer.

The people that have pulled it off have had to be in an interesting part of their career, or they really enjoyed it. I love Q&As so much that I do this show for me. Do you have the chops to make it happen for you?

Jack & Suzy Welch Talk About Efficiency, Creativity, & Failure

Thu, 16 Apr 2015 16:21:31 +0000

#QOTD, from Suzy Welch: In our book we make the case that the place you should be working is something we call your "area of destiny." It's the intersection of what you're uniquely good at and what you love to do. How many of you feel that you are currently working in your area of destiny?

#LINKS
Jack and Suzy Welch's "The Real-Life MBA" (all proceeds go to charity): http://www.amazon.com/The-Real-Life-M...
Jack Welch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jack_welch
Suzy Welch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuzyWelch

How important is failure? The failure has to be quantified. If you fail and then can never get up from it again, that's not a good kind of failure. Failure and adversity are the two things I think about. For me, as an entrepreneur, all my failures along the way have been a lesson. I'm even thinking back to when I attended my first baseball card trade show. I bought a table at 13 for $400 and nobody showed up. That was a lesson. Those micro failures were super super important. But it also depends on your stomach. If you really go out of business, people can go one of two ways. Either they're just finished and they're never able to get off the mat, or they go in a different direction. So to me, quantifying the failure is important.

Disney's Magic Band, Selling Stuff on Meerkat & Safety First

Wed, 15 Apr 2015 13:34:38 +0000

#QOTD, PART 1: Would you "televise" anything on Meerkat or Periscope consistently?
#QOTD, PART 2: How much time in a 24-hour day would you allocate to watching something live on one of those platforms?

#LINKS
GV's Morning Routine: http://www.businessinsider.com/gary-v...
Submit a question: https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/what-y...
Meerkat vs. Periscope: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/meerka...

What do I think about Disney investing in the Magic Band, and the future of wearable tech in general? You know the answer. This is an interesting question because this is the kind of future that is inevitable. Smart, wearable technologies is going to eat up the world. Everything in the world will be smart. All of it. ALL of it. Your shirt. Your pants. Your underwear. Your socks. It's all coming over the next ten to twenty to thirty years.

It allows things that are physical to go so much further in the digital world. The layering and ammo that this gives Disney in that upfront investment is extraordinary. The recall, the content pushing out, the unlocking new virtual features - all of a sudden now, they have the ability to change the flow of the park. One of the things that I am most fascinated by right now as a retailer is efficiency. Efficiency everywhere. In an airport, an amusement park, or a retail store. Where do you know there are always going to be congested areas? Then, where are the places people just aren't going? Now imagine slapping some technology on a rock all the way in left field that requires people to go there. Now you're moving people there, making less lines. People are buying more food; even a fourth of a hot dog adds up to a lot.

Those are the things you need to be thinking about. The Apple Watch is going to be a game changer whether it is successful or not. I do have one on pre-order, and I think that buzzing on your body that saves you time (and you know how I feel about time) from looking at your phone is super huge. If it clicks the way the smartphone did, you'll start having people at scale with it. The watch.

Look at it for your business if you produce stuff. As an investor, I'm looking at companies getting involved in it.

The Straightest Road to Success

Wed, 15 Apr 2015 13:32:56 +0000

What would you say is the the biggest obstacle to your success right now? A lack of time? Maybe a lack of capital? Or maybe a lack of good employees?

Nope. All wrong.

The biggest obstacle to success is a lack of optimism.

I’ll back up.

The fact that people go straight to any other answer is the problem in itself. Money and time are, of course, difficulties. When I started WineLibrary, I had time but we didn’t necessarily have the money. So it took more time. Today, I have the money, but boy do I not have the time. Fact is, though, that neither should ever be an excuse. They weren’t for me, and they shouldn’t be for you.

This is something I really need everyone to understand. No one should ever point to time or money as an obstacle. They are firmly in the excuses column, and I have no patience for that. I will never make an excuse. Everything that is a problem with me, everything I don’t achieve and everything wrong with VaynerMedia is my fault. I succumb to that, I respect that, and that’s how I think it should be. No excuses. Even more so, you shouldn’t let yourself have patience for excuses either. Train yourself to believe this, and you will see amazing results. No joke. There will always be problems, and you need to get out of the mindset that they are obstacles because you should already assume they will be there. They’re just part of the path, my friend.

Because guess what? There are about a million other things that could stop success in it’s tracks. The health and well being of your family. The world is changing. The media, bad coverage of you. I’m a human being, and I always wonder what would happen if I say the wrong thing. Any of these things could happen, but they are the same thing: excuses.

There are a million reasons why not, but there is one good reason why, which is this: you just have to persevere.

No matter what happens, it’s the way it is, and you have to keep going. And that is where the optimism lives. If you truly believe that you can do it no matter what, you’ve got this. The only reason you might bring up any of the previous excuses we talked about is because you DON’T believe, right? Do not let that kind of thinking ever get in the way.

So. You can pick time. You can pick money. Pick any one or two things that you think stop you from winning your game. But the truth is there are a million reasons. Get thicker skin. Build up your self esteem. To be able to get through, you need to have optimism. Every day is hard, and all you have to fight it in the end is yourself.

The music for this video is a song from the motion picture "Inception" titled "Time" ALL Music rights belong to Hans Zimmer and the studio behind the creation of this song.

Embeddable Facebook Videos & Has Reddit Sold Out?

Tue, 14 Apr 2015 14:22:07 +0000

QOTD: Will you share my new video on facebook? http://bit.ly/straightestroadmovie

The Straightest Road to Success

Mon, 13 Apr 2015 20:05:39 +0000

What would you say is the the biggest obstacle to your success right now? A lack of time? Maybe a lack of capital? Or maybe a lack of good employees?

Nope. All wrong.

The biggest obstacle to success is a lack of optimism.

I’ll back up.

There are a million reasons why not, but there is one good reason why, which is this: you just have to persevere.

The music for this video is a song from the motion picture "Inception" titled "Time" ALL Music rights belong to Hans Zimmer and the studio behind the creation of this song.

Passive Income, Foreign Languages & How to Delegate

Wed, 08 Apr 2015 21:51:11 +0000

#QOTD: What is your immediate dream right now? The one right in front of you at this very moment. In six days or six months it will change but I want to know what it is right now.

#LINKS
Clouds & Dirt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4bAV...
How to ask a question: https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/what-y...

The best piece of advice i can give on delegating is very much up in the clouds, but you know me: I'm a clouds and dirt guy. ;) I'm pretty great at delegating, and I'll tell you the middle one rule to delegating well: recognize that 99.9% of things don't mean shit. If you actually think it's not that important, it becomes a hell of a lot easier to let someone else do it. If you recognize that someone else's 7.7 point skills are completely acceptable for a task in place of your 10 point skills, do it. It's all about humility. Ego is the issue with delegation. Even though I have a ton of ego, I have a boatload more of humility than you think.

Advertising on Pinterest, Body Language & Peace of Mind

Wed, 08 Apr 2015 13:20:33 +0000

#QOTD: What was the biggest miss of your career?

#LINKS
How to submit a question: https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/what-y...
Explore Pinterest: https://ads.pinterest.com/

We haven't talked enough about Pinterest on this show. I am a huge believer in Pinterest's product. You might have noticed recently that they've created a term of service in which you can't do affiliate sales. I think that means that they are going to be running that for themselves. If you start thinking about the amount of commerce that goes on on Pinterest, even if thye make 5% of every transaction, it could easily be one of the 5 to 10 top companies in revenue in the digital space.

Like I said, I'm a big believer in the business. We've seen great results already in a company that my fund, VaynerRSE, is incubating: Faith Box. We ran some promoted pins to great success. We're also definitely seeing it in clients here at Vayner. Wine Library, same thing. I'm massively bullish. In fact, I think that Pinterest's ad product is going to be huge. 18 months from today, we will come back to this video and create a piece of content to talk about this video where I make this claim: Pinterest's ad product is a MAJOR competitor to Google AdWords for e-comm businesses. There. I said it.

I highly recommend you look into the service if you're selling something on a dot-com. Get serious about understanding the product. Now.

*Also, let it be noted that Stunwin ACTUALLY created an event invite for 18 months from today :)

Germany, Death, & Crowdsourcing Ideas

Fri, 03 Apr 2015 21:10:59 +0000

#QOTD: What are you doing this weekend?

#LINKS

Submit a question: https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/what-youll-need-to-get-garyvee-945936926.html

The Role of Blogging Today, Parenting in a Social Media World, & Sasquatch

Thu, 02 Apr 2015 21:51:38 +0000

#QOTD: Are you so competitive that losing a meaningful basketball game in the morning completely alters the happiness in your day?

#LINKS

SUBMIT A QUESTION: https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/what-youll-need-to-get-garyvee-945936926.html

In 2003, 2004, and 2005, it was very commonplace to use the internet to drive someone to your home. As in, "Come here to consume me." "Visit me here." Now what we are seeing more is "I'm over here. If you want to know what's up, you better learn how to speak to me here."

What's happened is that the attention graph (my biggest priority right now) is shifting. People's willingness to jump somewhere to consume is certainly not down. The truth is, social networks, specifically Twitter and Facebook and Pinterest are really gateway drug pieces of content to drive to the aforementioned "home": a blog. An e-commerce site. Your download page for your app.

What's changed is people understand that they need a great skill and a great storytelling tactic to share with their social networks. They understand that they need to be that first impression to catch people's attention.

Buying Followers, How to Deal With Rejection, & Millennials

Tue, 31 Mar 2015 17:14:18 +0000

#QOTD: What are your three favorite music acts of all time?

#LINKS
How to ask a question: https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/what-y...

Food Poisoning, Subscription Services & Youtube vs. Facebook Video

Mon, 30 Mar 2015 22:22:09 +0000

QOTD (not really a question): Take a screenshot of the home screen on your phone right now and tweet it at me, @garyvee. I want to see the apps that dominate your day.

#LINKS
How to ask a question: https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/what-y...

How have I had two long format web shows in a world where things should be kept short? It's quite simple really. The thing is, when it comes to content, quality trumps everything. Back in the day, companies like Yahoo would fly me out to their headquarters to try and help then figure out their long format shows. Why was WineLibraryTV doing so well? The real answer was easy: quality is quality is quality. If I can put out a fifteen or thirty minute show and captive an audience, then it has a chance of doing well. If I can't, then it won't. It's not complicated. There are plenty of shit fourteen second videos. There are plenty of "never get off the ground" one minute shows. You'll watch a three hour movie cause it's good, but you will not watch a fifteen second commercial because it's crap.

The length is not the variable in determining the quality. Neither is the sound or lighting or production. It is the message, the message, the message.

But of course having DRock around has made stuff much better. :)

Twitter Acquiring Periscope, Airports, & Being Young

Thu, 12 Mar 2015 20:28:51 +0000

#QOTD: How much would you pay to watch the #AskGaryVee Show?

#BONUSQUESTION
from Meerkat
14:20 - What does it take to work at VaynerMedia?

#LINKS
How to submit a question: https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/what-y...
Meerkat: http://meerkatapp.co/
Periscope: https://twitter.com/periscopeco

Peer to peer live interactions are clearly here, and on the rise. Snapchat dabbled in it with their new chat function that launched about a year ago. Now Meerkat has been getting a lot of press around their new product.

However, if I were Meerkat, I would be very worried right now.

Twitter’s recent acquisition of the company Periscope (which is still just in beta testing) is not the best news for them. If it functions the same as Meerkat, which it is rumored to, they will have an advantage over Meerkat that will be very tough to overcome. The advantage? Native in feed. Because Periscope will be owned by Twitter, the seamless transition between the apps is inevitable, and we will probably see embedded images, and maybe even the ability to watch live streams in feed. As of right now, Meerkat pushes a tweet out on your behalf that is nothing but text and a short link. Not super eye catching in the feed, nor is it very user friendly.

Integration between platforms is key; it’s one reason Vine was able to take off so quickly. Users want an easy, friendly experience that allows them to interact with all platforms equally. But platforms don’t always play nice. You may notice that when you push an Instagram photo to Twitter, it appears merely as a link, no visual whatsoever. However, Vine transitions with no problem. This is the upper hand that Periscope will have.

So I would be concerned for Meerkat. Absolutely. But truly, we’ll have to wait and see how this pans out. If it’s a fast move by Twitter to integrate, it could be bad. But maybe not. When Facebook launched check-ins, everyone said Foursquare was dead. That didn’t happen. Both have survived and evolved.

But Meerkat is built on top of Twitter, from the sign in to the push outs. It relies on Twitter for all the aspects of its platform, except for the actual streaming part, which happens in app. So it is bound to be a different situation than Facebook and Foursquare, which were separate entities entirely to begin with. And I’ll be watching to see what happens. I absolutely plan on using Periscope so I can compare it to Meerkat. I see a scenario where this is detrimental to Meerkat, but I also see a scenario where Twitter tries to see if both can survive.

A Keynote: Entrepreneurship Can't Be Taught

Wed, 11 Mar 2015 22:56:18 +0000

Pencils of Promise, Business Reviews & Television Advertising

Wed, 11 Mar 2015 22:34:10 +0000

#QOTD: How many of you ACTUALLY watch television commercials?

#LINKS

Music in this episode by: www.gonequitemad.com

Check out Brendan's awesome video: http://instagram.com/p/0BWK4uOZqX/

Fred Wilson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredwilson

Submit a question: https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/what-youll-need-to-get-garyvee-945936926.html

The amount of "buts" I hear is actually stunningly overwhelming. I pride myself on not being a but guy (no double meaning intended). The buts that I hear the most are "I didn't have any money", "I didn't have a chance", "I grew up in a poor neighborhood", "I didn't have a mentor". People are loaded with buts in life; that's why the majority of people fall into a standard life.

For me personally, my "but" is usually that I love the process and the climb. If I don't achieve the maximum upside in my career, it's going to be predicated on the fact that I loved the climb too much. I liked the grind too much, and that didn't allow me

to scale and create the level of wealthy needed to pull it off.

But I do hear way too many "buts" from people. But is an excuse.

BUT ... :) before I finish with my ra-ra scenario, let's understand that there is some very real stuff going on in the world. You could be born in a part of the world where there is a dictator or communism. Do I think it's easy as to be a female entrepreneur in the Middle East as it is to be in New York City? No. Of course not. Just like any white male born in a semi affluent environment is bound to have a leg up on minorities in poor communities.

But there is a flipside to this. The hustle that you get from coming from the grind is a huge advantage. Some people think you're dead on impact, that you have to stick with the restrictions you're born in; that if you're born into a bad situation, you're bound to fail. But I think being born into luxury is worse because everything comes so easy and you don't know how to get anything.

It all comes down to how you operate and how you look at the world. But I will tell you this: I hate excuses. I hate them with all my heart. When something is wrong with VaynerMedia, that's all on me. I love taking that blame and not passing the buck. I take pride in taking the blame. Stop making excuses and work.

Marketing for Musicians, Urinals, & Facebook Video

Sat, 07 Mar 2015 18:03:55 +0000

#QOTD: Will you when, when live streaming wearable technology comes, Truman show your life, or will you consume Truman shows? Give me a breakdown, putting out content vs. consuming content.

#LINKS
SUBMIT A QUESTION: https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/what-y...
PODCAST: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

I think I love ads in the bathroom. People think I hate all traditional media, that I'm all about social. But don't forget I've spewed about how I think Super Bowl ads are underpriced. The truth is I just care about the attention graph. Show me where the eyes and ears are, and I'll show you something I believe in.

I believe that when I go pee-pee, and I see a sign right down there in front of me, there's a little bit of an issue: we are all taking out our phones now. I did a survey of my staff and everyone says they do it. So, the value of urinal signs and bathroom stall ads has certainly gone down. But do I think that there is still value because people will absolutely notice it. They are better than other outdoor mediums.

BUT the vulnerability to these types of ads, which I am fan of, is phone culture. I didn't look at my phone while I was peeing three years ago. But now I do.

Like For Like, Working Remotely, & Matthew Berry Asks A Question

Fri, 06 Mar 2015 15:20:53 +0000

#QOTD: I need your fantasy baseball sleeper. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, give me your technology app sleeper. Don't use Meerkat.

#LINKS
SUBMIT A QUESTION https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/what-y...
PODCAST: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

I have always had the ability to come home after a long day and leave it all behind for my family. My dad did not have that ability, and maybe that's why it affected me. I am so grateful and so thankful to my family members, especially my wife, who allow me the freedom to hustle the way I do. I feel like it's totally inappropriate to disrespect that love, to then carry over my headaches home.

There have been a good amount of people who have said to me how much they admire that I never take my headaches out on them. At the end of the day, there are really two people: people that need somebody else to dump their headaches on, and people that collect the headaches of others. I admire my mom tremendously for that. She collects everybody's headaches. I'm very thankful that I took that DNA from her.

I'm thrilled to hear your headaches, but I have no interest in giving you mine. And so that foundation, that DNA trait, allows me to walk right into home and forget the problems. Lost a client. Can't ship to a state anymore on Wine Library.com. Didn't get that deal. Somebody's sick. All these things that are life and intense, the second I walk in that door I need to repay that amazing family that has given me the opportunity to do my thing by shutting that all off and turning on a different gear.

The truth is, it's just easy for me. I have different parts of myself, different gears, and I can switch between them. I gear it up.

[Bonus Track] Part of the Equation

Thu, 05 Mar 2015 20:29:21 +0000

Implementing Business Ideas, Meerkat App, & Yo! for Business

Mon, 02 Mar 2015 20:16:24 +0000

#QOTD: How many siblings do you have? What are their names?

#REQUEST OF THE DAY: If you are listening to the Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes! :)

#LINKS
Meerkat - http://meerkatapp.co/garyvee/7c8b6399...
Nicole Lapin's Rich Bitch - http://www.amazon.com/Rich-Bitch-12-S...
Clouds & Dirt - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4bAV...
Submit a question! - https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/what-y...

There have been businesses that I sit on for such a long time, it's insane. Some times years even pass before they get executed on. I let them marinate, I let them refine.

And then there's the other side of things: me and Jerome Jarre have dinner, and literally the next day there's a talent agency for Vine stars, Grape Story.

It really depends on the business and both options have merit. AJ and I thought for ten or eleven months before starting VaynerMedia. Little known fact: before starting VM, we were probably on third base in starting a fantasy sports site. True story. But in the end, VM won out. We marinated and VaynerMedia happened in lieu of everything else.

Really it comes down to the idea, and it comes down to the timing. I've got ideas that are running through my head right now but I know the timing is bad because I have so much other stuff going on. In fact, timing might be the more important factor. Are you ready? Do you have the time? The biggest failures in my business career have been when I bit off more than I could chew. Think about that. Remember it. Choose your battles.

Facebook TV Ads, Kosher Food Trucks, & Robots Taking Over the World

Tue, 24 Feb 2015 19:12:34 +0000

#QOTD: Where are your parents from?

#LINKS:
https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/what-y...

The robots are not taking over the world in five years. Not even close. Maybe in fifty-five years, but that's so far away that I can't even wrap my head around it.

BUT, if the robots take over, I've gotta be really dead honest with you: I'm not worried about the productivity, because I'm scared shitless than the robots took over.

Podcasts, Sick Days, & Viral Videos

Tue, 24 Feb 2015 01:44:29 +0000

Published on Feb 23, 2015

#QOTD: I need a state of the union from you guys on the show. How are you feeling about it? What do you want to see from me? I’d also like a little banter. Accepted topics are the following: the Oscars, my Monday morning video, or being sick.

#LINKS
MONDAY VIDEO: https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=...
SUBMIT A QUESTION: https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/what-y...

There is a lot of potential in podcasts. The only reason I'm not all in right now is because I'm too busy. Everybody has to decide their own opportunity costs. For me, I think I over-index on video. I perform better on video. I like video, I like this whole thing.

But I want to still have a presence on their, so I'm taking the audio of this show and turning into a podcast. I think podcasting is a huge phenomenon. Obviously the smart phone has changed the dynamic; people can take it with them when they run or travel or work out. Other people are listening on their car over blue tooth. It has particularly exploded over the last twenty-four months, especially with Serial being such a big deal. It was big back in 04 and 05, and now it's having a comeback.

I'm all about podcasting in its traditional form as an audio experience. To me, there is a huge opportunity that is being missed for a long of people. Let's not forget that audio is much more accessible to a lot of people. Making a video takes a different dimension and skill set, one that I think I own; thus, I use this form to create two pieces of content. I take the audio and turn it into a podcast. Because video comes so naturally to me, that is what I default to. But I want to be aware of the podcast world, so I do what I can to make it work.

If I had time to do two separate shows, I would. But right now I don't see the ROI of only doing audio in a world where I have so many projects happening.

And by the way, Podcast listeners (if you're reading this :) ), please give me your feedback. I want to make sure I'm hearing you and getting feedback.

Podcasting, Building Legacy & The Chamber of Commerce

Wed, 18 Feb 2015 14:46:35 +0000

#QOTD: What are you focusing on the MOST right now?
#SIDE QOTD: What do you want from me, AGV wise? :)

#LINKS
Submit a question! https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/what-y...

Is there a risk in giving away your best work for free? Of course. Giving away awesome work for free has been my gateway drug to so many great opportunities. But best work needs to be defined for the category you're in. I'm blown away by the amount of people who don't realize that their best advice is exactly what you should give away for free. But if you're a painter, and your best work is the most amazing painting you ever made, and you give it away for free, that's maybe a different game. But maybe you strategically gave it away. Like to an important museum, maybe. Or to a billionaire that puts in a prime spot in that home, could that then become the gateway to more?

The problem with this debate is that when you are doing something for free, it needs to be strategic. Because what you are looking to do by giving away something for free is create leverage to then do something that is not for free, right? Right. DRock could have made that first video for someone who is not me, and it might not have panned out the same. He might not have received that ROI that he got for doing a video for free for me.

I think that people look at this too much as a blanket statement. For me, everything I give away for free has strategic purpose. I understand WHY I'm doing it, and that's why it becomes so much easier to do, even though I don't always expect an outcome from that action. That becomes the big part of this. Way too many people do stuff for free and that expect this windfall behind it. Then when it's not delivered, they become disappointed; and in that disappointment, they don't follow up, they don't try it again. They don't repeat that action over and over, which actually has more upside than anything else.
Three out of five times it will bring you some kind of value. Don't focus on the two out of five.

Casey Neistat on Applying to College & How to Focus on Goals

Tue, 17 Feb 2015 15:24:05 +0000

#QOTD, CASEY: What is your greatest fear, and why?
#QOTD, GARY: Are you a YES person or a NO person?

#LINKS
https://www.youtube.com/user/caseynei...

24 Business Questions Answered in Under 24 Minutes

Wed, 11 Feb 2015 21:19:05 +0000

#QOTD: What's YOUR spirit animal?

#TIMESTAMPS

0:49 - If you’re not from an English speaking country, should you produce content in English to reach a higher number of people, or should you produce content in the native language of your country?

1:42 - Trader Joe’s has a cult like following with no social media presences. What are your thoughts?

2:34 - My little sister has Insta and Snapchat but has no interest in FB. What do you think the future holds for FB?

4:03 - Morale in public education is at an all time low right now. How do we create a Thank You Economy Culture despite government mandates, curriculum that isn't effective today, no funding and, most of all, high stress and pressure on teachers?

5:17 - Sprint is taking over the Radio Shack stores, but what is the relevance of Sprint? Is Sprint the new Radio Shack?

6:12 - Would love to hear more on HOW to hustle faster!

6:39 - Last year you nailed it when you recommended we use Medium. What are your recommendations for 2015?

7:19 - How would you market an industry that has negative connotations surrounding it, or one that people only use in emergencies? Like the towing industry for example.

8:23 - Girl Scouts cookies are onsale now. If you were a Girl Scout, how would you maximize your sales?

9:33 - How do you decide what to trust when it comes to news media bias vs fact reporting?

11:04 - How can a small, local non-medical in-home senior care agency incorporate the Thank You Economy into our business with our clients and their families?

12:13 - How do you see the world in 2018ish once the Apple Watch has probably become a vital part in everybody's lives?

13:31 - I use my GoPro for my Instagram on pics. Any tips on differentiating my content from other GoPro accounts?

13:49 - But seriously, though - why are you scared of cows?

14:06 - Some companies' timelines are nothing but apologies (i.e. Comcast). Should they take a break from Twitter to fix their product?

14:24 - Blackberry use to be socially hip. Could a new social media approach make a difference or is it too late?

14:36 - My family has always believed so much in me. Back in the days, were you more afraid of letting yourself down or your family?

15:32 - You get very personal when building your brand with the public. How personal is too personal? Where do you draw the line?

16:26 - I am wondering what you think of Direct Message on Instagram. Is it an untapped resource?

17:35 - How can I engage with an audience who has private interests, i.e., the hair loss replacement industry? They don’t tweet about it and they don’t post on Facebook about it!

20:12 - How would you respond if your wife decided to open up a business as direct competition to VaynerMedia or Wine Library?

20:55 - Why do you put so much emphasis into/on sports/the Jets?

21:49 - I spend 10-15 hours on image posts I make for my company on social media. They are hand drawn as well as computer drawn. I am getting way more 'likes' on my hand drawn lettering posts compared to these non-hand drawn ones. Lettering takes a long time to do, and I don't think I can create that many for daily social media content. What should I do?

23:29 - What's your spirit animal?

#LINKS

http://cordproject.co/

Being a College Student, Mom & Actor

Tue, 10 Feb 2015 02:08:22 +0000

#QOTD: What is your Snapchat username? - Follow me @GaryVee

#LINKS

Buy JJJRH on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Jab-Right-Hook-Story-Social/dp/006227306X

PleaseRobMe Foursquare Reference: http://mashable.com/2010/02/17/pleaserobme/

#TIMESTAMPS

01:31- Looking for a job out of college is tough, specially in marketing finding one that is not sketchy. How do you find a job that is the right fit?

04:29-How would you advise a young woman to brand herself on YouTube if she's worried about privacy and security for her family?

07:34- Any tips on giving a great right hook? Been serving and giving for months, it's time for a right hook!

09:56 - How to leverage social media when your up'n coming actor? I want to jab, give content & also be able to do more roles

14:22- Hey Gary, everyone has been doing an amazing job creating the #askgaryvee Show. So good that it makes me wonder: Are we having an special "Behind the Scenes" episode?

How do you throw a great right hook? You sweep the leg. Straight up. Just sweep the leg. That’s literally how I think about this. The fact of the matter is you have to go right in the for the kill. It’s all Karate Kid. Go in for it.

What else makes it a great. Honesty. Just be real with what your goal is. If I was the CEO of Toyota, my Super Bowl ad would sound like this: “Hey. I’m Gary Vaynerchuk and I’m the CEO of Toyota. I want you to buy my cars. What do I have to do to make that happen? Let us know.” That is a good Super Bowl commercial. Forget the pony. Forget the eagle and the cute dog.

I’m turning this episode into a test case right now. Currently, Jab Jab Jab Right Hooks’ Amazon ranking is #2,051. I am now asking everyone to buy one copy. ONE. It would mean a lot to me. It would prove my point about solid right hooks. You’ve watched thirty or so episode for free, and now I’m asking you for this one thing. Buy one.

And so, that is a right hook my friends. You just honestly ask. You try to create a little guilt around it. And you ask.

Don’t hold back and be honest.

Monetizing Media Sites, Sad Super Bowl Ads & Solid Data

Fri, 06 Feb 2015 01:39:03 +0000

#QOTD: What question would you really like to ask me based on Steve's last question that you've never asked me? Meaning: can you come up with an interesting question for me?

#LINKS

Submit a question: https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/what-youll-need-to-get-garyvee-945936926.html

All of my strategy is completely intuition. Why? Because if you look at my twenty year career, most of it has been guessing, and, I'd like to think, projecting where the market is going to go. There was no data on what e-commerce would do in 1996. There was no data on email marketing when you were one of the first hundred people using it. There was no data on what Instagram was going to bring us in value when AJ sold Brisk Iced Tea an Instagram campaign thirteen days after Instagram launched. And...there was no data around Vine celebrities when I launched my Vine talent agency 110 days after Vine launched.

So from a strategy standpoint, I get the accolades and have the luxury of doing a show that people actually watch completely on intuition because that's what I have that other people don't have. It's no different than being great at basketball or being attractive or all the other good things that can happen in life. It was just there.

But, I do think data still plays a role. I make these predictions, but then to actually run the business you need to know what's going on. My practicality comes into play. VaynerMedia grew very quickly, and you don't do that if you can't make payroll, right? You obviously need that practicality to run a business.

I used to think I was a super 50/50 guy on this. My personality and communication style gets people's attention and put me in one place, but I take enormous pride in being able to shut up some times too. The first ten years of my career I kept my mouth shut. I built something and then I started talking.

So it's both. I built the data early in my career. I got into business and entrepreneurship early. But now I'm making calls on intuition. I need both.

Optimizing Hashtags, Recycling Old Content & Bookstore Marketing

Wed, 04 Feb 2015 20:23:18 +0000

#QOTD: What animal scares the crap out of you?

#LINKS
One Is Greater Than Zero: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fsYW...
GaryVee Loves Twitter Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUy45...
Ask a question: https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/what-y...
http://instagram.com/joshguilar/

Hashtag culture is very important, especially to Instagram and Twitter. Those are really the two places that it massively over-indexes. It's an incredible way to get discovered.

If you're asking "How do I get my hashtag going", you might be in for a surprise with my reply. I have the #AskGaryVee hashtag, but it's really a way for me to gather questions, as well as create a community that people can talk to each other on. For a campaign, it's different. You need to understand two things. One, hashtags are not ownable. Maybe some of you didn't get it, so I'll say it again: hashtags are not ownable. It is insane to me that people in 2015 still think you can own a hashtag. I walk into a lot of brand meetings where people will say things like "Let's own the #GetEm hashtag." My usual response is: what the hell are you talking about?

First and foremost, any hashtag you create could be taken tomorrow by someone else and used differently. If you can remember all the way back to 2009, Skittles put out a hashtag and ended up with a lot of really crude things on their hashtag. Even worse, Skittles made their homepage a feed of that hashtag, where everything that was posted using it showed up. Yikes. It still happens today.

So, how do you optimize hashtags for a campaign?

Flip it. Instead of trying to own or establish a hashtag for a campaign, look at hashtags that are trending and very popular on the two main platforms already and try to figure out how to reverse into them by putting out your piece of content, storytelling. Ride the wave. Be creative.

How to Fire an Employee, Wine Distribution Business, Managing Social Media

Wed, 04 Feb 2015 02:35:32 +0000

#QOTD: Give me your 2 cents on the "One is Greater Than Zero" Film - http://youtu.be/4fsYWXrGGcE

#LINKS
ONE IS GREATER THAN ZERO: http://youtu.be/4fsYWXrGGcE
ASK GARY A QUESTION: https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/what-y...

I've talked about not being crippled by hiring anybody, because if they aren't good you can just fire them. But for the first 15 years of my career I was not good with this. I hated it, there is nothing positive to firing anyone, I would always justify an excuse for them. I've learned that in the long run, letting someone go is better for both parties.

One thing that I'm very proud of here at Vaynermedia and Winelibrary is that when an employee is let go, people aren't surprised because they could already feel it coming. A question to ask yourself is do you have the emotional EQ? and the people skills to do the firing?

If not, find someone who does and hire them to take that position. As I always say, work on your strengths.

One is Greater than Zero

Tue, 03 Feb 2015 18:49:18 +0000

It baffles me to see how many people think they are bigger than they actually are.

People will ask me questions like "How do I get into the New York Times?" or "How do I get a meeting with that CEO?"

My reply? One is better than zero.

You need to be thinking about the steps it takes to actually get to the biggest places in the world. Before you get that meeting with Zuckerberg or Mark Cuban, or whoever you want to meet with, you need to have a lot of little meetings. You have to build up your cadence.

I've been on Conan. Ellen. The Today Show.

But I also did a thousand interviews that got one or nineteen or 137 views on YouTube. Max. Why did I do blog posts for so long that only had six readers? Why do I guest on shows with a smaller audience base than my own? Because I'm all about depth over width. I want to go deeper with my community. I want to give back to people who support me.

Even today, when I have more leverage than I did three years ago, I still live under the motto of one is greater than zero. To me, doing these interviews or guest posts is about the process of the work. Too many people are impatient and not willing to do that work. When you're still making the climb, when you haven't made your name known yet, you need to put in that work. I did those 119 and 137 view videos day in and day out. And I continue to.

You might make a video with 89 views. But one of those viewers could be a producer at CNN. Undervaluing just that one view is a huge mistake.

It's about having the humility. It's about not saying no. Even when you've made it. You're never too big. One is bigger than zero.

Top Line Revenue and Niche Advertising on Instagram!

Tue, 03 Feb 2015 03:21:47 +0000

#QOTD: Where Are You Consuming The AskGaryVee Show? iPhone? IPad? Tv? or Computer? Where?

If you're looking to try and sell ads on your Instagram account, first up you need the followers - the scale - to support bringing in real money. You need to spend the next 6-12 months actively acquiring new users. Then the answer is YES. It's totally fine to be making an ad once every 7 Instagram videos (remember, Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook). But you need to make the stuff entertaining. Think like 1950's advertorial-style commercial starring you using the product. Like when they used to bring dogs onto Jonny Carson to eat Alpo dog food. All of that is clearly coming back into vogue.

Now here is what I would do if it were me: You need to basically google all of the news and media relating to your specific niche, and you need to reach out to every single person in the first 80 pages of results to let them know what you're doing and see if they can get you exposure. You need to absolutely be pounding all 879 influencers who matter in your niche to make sure they know who you are. You need to be the one to reach out and say "yo".

Guys. Most of you aren't TAKING it. You have to understand that with Wine Library TV, I reached out and TOOK it. I emailed EVERYBODY who had a wine blog in 2006, and said "hey, I'm doing this!"

And I get that not everybody is comfortable with self promoting. I love when my european friends are like "oh that's such an American thing." But I'm telling you that if you're smart and you position it the right way, which is not to be straight up like "YOU SHOULD WRITE ABOUT ME!" (Right Hook), but instead saying "Hey I love our community, if there is anything I can ever do you for, let me know." (Jab), you're going to see results. You just are.

So get out there and take it.

Breweries, Books, & Super Bowl Predictions

Fri, 30 Jan 2015 21:50:05 +0000

#QOTD: Rank these four platforms in order of YOUR preference: Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and Instagram.

Last night, I started using Twitter's new video reply feature. That platform is playing a lot more with video. When I first started putting out content in 2006, it was video because that felt most natural to me. The best way I could communicate. But it was hard for me to execute on it. In 2007 and 2009, I would carry a Flip Cam around with me and use that as my main medium. The fact that I can now do that straight through the Twitter app is awesome.

So video does seem most natural to me. But I don't over think my content. Way too many people over think the stuff they are putting out there. We're living in a culture where kids are growing up scrutinizing every selfie they take. It takes them forty-seven minutes to post because they have to make sure the lighting is right. Then when it doesn't get enough likes in the first four minutes, they pull it down. I have the reverse of that rigor. I would take the most unflattering selfies, not caring about the lighting (this is actually the first year I've started to understand lighting...).

Bottom line: I really don't care about the angles. The look. The feel. I care about the substance.

P.S. Twitter Video is available now for verified users, so if you're verified, check it out. :)

Yik Yak, DNA, & Dinner with Winston Churchill

Wed, 28 Jan 2015 23:07:38 +0000

#QOTD: Which historic figure would you like to have dinner with? ;)

#TIMESTAMPS
01:23 - In episode 63, you say you watch and can tell if people are hustling. How do you tell? Engagement, frequency, or gut?
07:00 - What are your thoughts on the marketing opportunities in the new app Yik Yak?
09:33 - We spend all of our time pouring our creativity into projects for our clients so that when it’s time to shift gears and focus on our brand, we’re fucking exhausted. How do you keep it burning for both?
11:55 - What have your children taught you about life and business?
14:14 - Who is the historical figure you would have lunch with if you could? And why?

#LINKS
https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/what-y...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4bAV...
http://instagram.com/lexvalishvili/

How do you work 100% for clients and another 100% for your own brand? The answer is simple: you need to work harder. And faster. There's really nothing else to it. I'm exhausted every day, but I'm making all sorts of things happen in my eighteen hours. Not only am I working eighteen hours, I'm working fast as hell in this eighteen hours. And, I'm prioritizing what's important and what's not.

We're all different. We work in different ways. If you're Type A, maybe you just need to schedule non-negotiable time for your personal brand if it's that important to you. But really, there is no magic answer here. The answer is just more time, and faster within that time.

Now, the faster part might confuse some people. I always tell people to start working harder, stop watching Lost, but there's another variable: be much faster in the hours you'er already in. There is not a second that's down for me. Some people say they work ten minutes day, but then when I audit them, there's fifteen minutes here and there where they watched a YouTube video. We fight for minutes on my team. Even seconds.

I used to think I was the biggest workaholic that lived. From twenty-two to thirty, I really thought I was all in. But I had enough time to bullshit about baseball with friends. I had time. Now, I'm dramatically faster. And I'm working more hours. That's how it's happening.

So that's the answer. More hours. Faster. Better. Stronger.

Winter Storm Juno & Viral Marketing on No Budget

Mon, 26 Jan 2015 21:33:21 +0000

#QOTD: New York is about to get CRUSHED by a blizzard, so I want to hear about your favorite memory from a snow day.

Social Media is the plumbing to the word of mouth in our society. If you make a great product and you can get people to taste it, both literally and metaphorically, then there's a tremendous opportunity for your name to spread on its own. There are tons of brands that don't spend on marketing and win simply by making a great product that people can't help but talk about.

In this day and age, you may not have the budget to put towards marketing your product or service, but that shouldn't stop you. If you're putting out a strong product and service then your name may very well spread through the eyes and ears of those that are able to experience your offerings firsthand.

Social Media has put us in a very interesting space. If you can leverage the social "influence" of one individual who's had a great experience with what your business offers, you can be well on your way to surpassing the attention that any paid budget would get you. BUT, you need to make sure you actually have a good product. For instance, if you're a small time restaurant that happens to have great food, all you need is that one person on Instagram or Twitter to talk you up because they love what you have to offer.

The brands and the products that will break out in the next decade with zero dollars may end up being anomalies in the grand scheme of things, but that's all predicated on them having tremendous products. You can have all the money in the world but if your product sucks, you'll end up losing the long game. HOWEVER, you may very well be piss poor and not in the position to spend money on marketing, but if your product is good enough to entice people to talk about it, then in this day and age, you can most certainly win.

Franchising, Open Courses & Cash or Exposure

Thu, 22 Jan 2015 16:24:20 +0000

#QOTD
Part 1: Give me your feedback, are you excited about instagram bringing a visual element to the show?
Part 2: Are you going to submit a question via instagram?

If you are building a consumer facing business, like a restaurant for example, then a franchise is a great thing to do. But, something to ask is—are you trying to franchise your name? A lot of people have tried to franchise me. Yeah. Me. As in Garyvee. I got so many pitches when “Crush It” came out in 2010. People wanted to build courses that they would teach, but it would syphon up to me. That was something I wasn't comfortable with because I don’t feel like it represented me. I wouldn't want to franchise that route.

So if you're asking me about franchising yourself, I'm going to say no. Having other people represent "you", to scale your "brand" as a franchise, just doesn't make sense any more. With YouTube and all the other forms of social media available, you just don't need it.

BUT let's say you're franchising your restaurant or retail business. If that is the case, I am comfortable saying: go for it. You can make suer your brand is ensured with lots of rules, lots of legal jargon and intense training. Whatever you need to do to scale that, do it. It might be tough, but it will be worth it to keep the core values of your business intact.

Hiring Friends, Funerals, & The Reality Distortion Field

Wed, 14 Jan 2015 20:24:13 +0000

#QOTD: What is your favorite morning beverage?

I think that "hustle" is something that you're born with. Let me explain.

Work ethic is definitely a trait people are born with but ultimately I think that the hustle meter is fundamentally affected by who the work you're doing is for. Sure, if you work for yourself, it's really easy to give yourself that high grade hustle. However, if you work for someone else, I think your attitude and effort are solely based on how inspired you are and how protected you are by that leader. I truly believe that because I instill trust and protection (as well as some high standards) for those that work for me, they're able to go all-in and deliver and work as hard as they do due to the culture and the context that comes from within the workplace.

At the ground level, everyone is motivated by their own selfishness and there's nothing wrong with that. But then there's a side of it where if the leader presents a workplace based on meritocracy they're going to do whatever they can to not let that leader down but they'll also work hard enough to take advantage of the opportunity to grow and rise through the ranks. It's super fascinating to me see the levels of motivation that are on display among those that work for me as opposed to those that work for themselves.

There are so many variables that dictate one's work ethic, but there's no question that a lot of our motivation stems from our life's circumstances, be it traumatic or triumphant. So for me, it's most definitely a nature vs. nurture thing. A lot of our drive comes from our DNA but it's the circumstances of our years that shape the level at which we perform.

Dress Codes, Meditation, & Horrible Wine

Tue, 13 Jan 2015 22:02:49 +0000

#STATEMENTOFTHEDAY: I want you guys to reach out to one person that you haven't spoken to in over a year. I'm serious. And for you over-achievers, try and think of somebody you haven't spoken to in more than 5 years and give them a call. I want you to comment and let me know who that person is and what happened when you hit them up. You'll thank me later :)

The brilliance of this show (#humblebrag) is that when people look back and realize what I've done (and what I'm doing), they'll notice I'm creating the base, the foundation, for all the other pieces of content that I'm able to create. If you pay attention you'll realize that all the content we're putting out is (for the most part) based on the seed that is the #AskGaryVee show.

Just take a look at the last 6-8 weeks and you'll see the substantial increase in output we've been able to tackle because we're taking advantage of what this show provides -- whether that's Medium posts, GaryVaynerchuk.com articles, animated GIFs, etc. In essence, the #AskGaryVee is just one giant jab that allows for the further awareness that I'm trying to create with the other pieces of content we're putting out there. People gravitate to different mediums and different messaging and this show allows us to capitalize on all those needs.

Think about it. We're putting out this show that is supplied by the questions and thoughts of the fantastic community that is #VaynerNation. This show is the foundation to what has become the latest stage of my personal brand. Not only can I create this show that provides a lot value to a number of people but it also provides me the leverage to create other pieces of content consumed by people that may not otherwise hear my messaging.

Motivating Employees & Marketing Automation

Mon, 05 Jan 2015 23:48:07 +0000

#QOTD: Can I get your wine business? YES? NO?
#QOTD2: What are you looking forward to in 2015?

The best way to push employees above their own means is to guilt them into it.

Everybody is driven by things, so first and foremost, you need to use your ears and listen. You need to sit down with your employees and understand where they want to take their careers. What’s their ambition? By sitting down with people and actually listening, you’ll be able to set up your employees for success in order to achieve the beneficially mutual goals at hand.

Don’t think for a second that money drives all motivation. It’s simply not true. People are in the game for multiple reasons and the only way for you to understand that is to listen. Once you understand then you can set them up to be in a place for them to deliver.

The only way someone will over deliver FOR YOU, is to attack THEIR OWN selfishness. You may be selfish in asking for people to over-deliver for you, but the only way for that to be executed on is for you to over-deliver for them. The single best way to win is to provide for 51% of the relationship forcing them to be good enough to deliver on the other 49%.

Listen, deliver, and guilt them.

Period.

How to Win in 2015: New Year's Motivation

Fri, 26 Dec 2014 17:57:41 +0000

Hustle: The Most Important Word Ever

Video can be watched here: http://youtu.be/PIJElPStJpg?list=UUctXZhXmG-kf3tlIXgVZUlw

Working with Clients, Avoiding the Middle, & Scooter Braun Asks a Question

Sat, 20 Dec 2014 00:31:51 +0000

#QOTD: How much do you hate DRock?

The middle is the commoditized work that everybody does. What I mean by this is that everybody winds up doing what the market calls for. They're focusing on what's popular in the moment and not focusing on where the market's going. I can't tell you how many times I get pitched by startups doing the same thing everyone else is doing and singing the same old song. What I want to hear about are those that are in the trenches doing the hard work - the nitty gritty; Those that are going above and beyond and breaking traditional thinking.

"The middle" is what we're surrounded by 99.9% of the time. It's the sh*t everybody focuses their energy on all the while ignoring what really matters - the clouds and dirt, as I like to call it. You've got to dive into the trenches and get into the weeds. BE A PRACTITIONER. At the rawest of levels you need to be executing. You need to be focusing on the stuff that nobody wants to bother with. Why? Because that's the hard part. And that's what matters.

So if there's anything you can walk away with from me to wrap up this year, it's this. DO THE WORK THAT NOBODY ELSE IS DOING. Don't be afraid to break things, and hustle your face off 'til it hurts. Trust me. You'll be a better person for it.

Hustle. The most important word ever.

Love you all. Have a Happy New Year.

Christmas Shopping, How to Sell Wine, & Instagram Followers

Wed, 17 Dec 2014 23:48:36 +0000

#QOTD: What's your Instagram handle?

Look, when VaynerMedia was in its earlier days, our website was garbage. It almost looked as if we were going out of business and I know that. That's on me. At that point in time I didn't think we needed to showcase the work we were doing, or the clients we working on, or any accolades we could have showed off. We just needed to focus.

The point here is that everything I do, and everything that you do, needs to have strategy behind it. The strategy at the time for us was to stay low and be quiet, and focus on what we were doing internally and focus on the energy that we needed to create to build an incredible business. So that's what we did -- BUT, that doesn't mean that's what you need to do. It all boils down to strategy and the mission at hand, so that's what you should be focusing your energy on.

Look, we were put in a peculiar position. I had my own personal brand and people knew me as this "social media guy." To be honest, I had plenty of doubters who thought I was just going to snake my way into getting clients without have a substantial business to back it. Well -- THEY WERE WRONG. I've proved my worth through and through and a lot of that had to do with the strategy I employed, the team I built around me, and the ways we've executed our excellence in this space.

The actions that you put out to the world need to replicate the mission you've set out to capitalize on. This isn't a one-size-fits-all game. You need to understand what you're looking to do and do whatever it takes to get that done. Period.

Introverts, Guy Kawasaki, & The GaryVee Movie

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 23:15:56 +0000

#QOTD: Where do you watch or listen to the #AskGaryVee Show?

I think that Instagram and Twitter are tremendously different. Look, Twitter is the town hall, the cocktail party of the social world. When things happen in the world and there’s breaking news, we’re running to Twitter not Instagram – we want the chatter, not the images. However, I do believe that Instagram has found a way (at least up til now) to gain the most attention from the consumer where we've found ourselves looking at those pictures pretty consistently.

Attention wins and that’s what Instagram has been able to capture. People are actually consuming content on Instagram, whereas on Twitter, those days are over. Back in the day I used to be able to send out a tweet and although I had a substantially lower reach I was still able to garner that attention. Instagram, due to its image-focused nature, is naturally able to capture our attention more easily. And let’s face it, we’re lazy, and it’s much easier to consume an image than to take the time to read a few lines or click through to a long form piece of content. It’s just the nature of our tendencies, our attention spans, and the mediums where we’re consuming this content, which happens to stem from the palms of our hands.

OH! And did I mention? I have an Instagram account. You should follow me :) @GaryVee

Leaders, Podcasts, & Young Entrepreneurs

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 20:35:51 +0000

#QOTD: How old are you?

Check out my new video channel on 5by!
http://5by.com/garyvee

There is zero doubt in my mind that I can run ANY company. I'm a reverse engineer, through and through. Heck, I don't know anything about 99% of the businesses out there, but I believe that it would take me only about 6 months to absorb the information - the data, the numbers, the culture, etc. - and reverse engineer the business to get it to a point where I can run with it. I'd take a look at the marketplace, understand the consumer that the business is selling to, whether B2B or B2C, and start making my chess moves. Frankly, as an operator, there is no business out there that I'd ever be intimidated by. That's just who I am. Fearless.

Look, this comes down to people and process. You need to have the chops to build teams around you while having the strategy and tact to sell the product at hand. I'm certainly not the only one, but it's few and far in between that you have natural born operators that can take a look at things, assess the situation, and really operate the business without ever having any real experience in that field.

As I alluded to earlier, this all boils down to sales and HR. People and process. That's why I think I've been so successful. My salesmanship and ability to build strong infrastructures with the people around me is why I have won. Period. If you're lucky enough to have those two traits where you can both sell and build teams around you, then you're sure to win. No question.

Marketing Agencies, Ashton Kutcher, & Hot Cocoa

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 22:35:31 +0000

**Listen Up: Ashton Kutcher's on this one!!**

Enjoy :)

#QOTD: Which social network are you hottest on RIGHT now?

Agencies in the market for awards is nonsense. I've been talking about this for a while in the halls of this world and within our industry. At the end of the day, these agencies are being hired to do work for THEIR CLIENTS, not for themselves. They're being hired to tell a story on behalf of the brand they're working for which in turn is supposed to sell sh*t.

Agencies are using their work and these awards to recruit more talent and to gain more clients. I get that. It's smart in one way, but it's not intended for the long game and it's not sustainable. I'm not trying to begrudge the agencies that do it because I get the business rationale behind it but it's just not a healthy culture. It takes the eyes off the actual prize of doing what's best for the client and I just don't subscribe to it.

Luckily for us at VaynerMedia, our proof is in the pudding. Our work is the word of mouth of our business and quite frankly, so is my personal brand, but if you've been watching this show, you can see that it's quite apparent as to why this is the place to be. And so, we're not here to win awards, we're here to win our clients over. We let our work and the results of our efforts speak for themselves. THAT'S IT.

Values, Selfies, & Cornhole

Thu, 11 Dec 2014 23:34:02 +0000

**WARNING: DO NOT end this episode early. Stay tuned 'til the last second. You won't regret it.** Hint for you podcast listeners: ASHTON KUTCHER

#QOTD: Give me some feedback on the new settings of the show. How do you like us filming on the 15th floor? -- Since you all can't see what's going on, check out the YouTube episode and let me know what you think!!

THINGS I VALUE: I'm a humungous fan of patience. Lack of patience has caused so many people to not achieve the upside that they deserve and that just kills me. Another thing I value so greatly is an old school handshake. That really matters to me. Word is bond. Having people in your life that you can trust based on their word goes a long way -- you know, someone that you just know is going to deliver on whatever it is they say they're going to do.

On the other hand, when someone doesn't deliver on something, I have the understanding to realize that unexpected things can come up and change the course of action. So I completely buy into being nimble and empathetic because you need to be able to understand that things don't always go according to plan, and it's not always the person on the other end that's to blame.

I also think that people that are grateful are extremely attractive as well. NOTHING is more ugly to me than somebody who's spoiled and I also think at some level, hypocrisy is the thing that I hate the most, which I guess touches on my previous point.

So for me, there's nothing more important than having perspective on things and understanding that although people may have the best intentions in mind, not everything is going to work to plan. You need to be patient and empathetic and realize that when someone says they're going to do something, you'd hope they'll do whatever's in their power to deliver, but while also having the perspective in understanding that things don't always run their intended course -- And that's okay.

First Impressions, Patrick Ewing, & Google Plus

Wed, 10 Dec 2014 19:18:48 +0000

#QOTD: Give me some stories from your experiences with company holiday parties. I need gossip, people :) Also, why are you not visiting me this weekend at Wine Library? :(

Google+ is most definitely a failure (in my eyes) for Google. While Google is my pick for the best tech company in the world, they made the wrong decision in doing something outside of their DNA. They tried to copy something, and I think that was ill-fated.

I use Google+ because there's an audience of mine there and it ties in greatly with the YouTube society. There's a small niche group of people that I massively respect that have developed some great communities there. However, much like every social network besides Twitter, it isn't in fact a social network. Most of these "social networks" have become content portals. And so, I still have a great sized audience on Google+ and therefore they will not be forgotten and I will continue to distribute my content there because it's native, and that's what you need to do. Understand the nuances of the platform and deliver based on how it's used.

So all in all, Google+ is a loss, but it's still something that needs to be paid attention to. Nothing is ever dead. I talk about email open rates being down, but it's still at the top of my current marketing strategy.
It's about what's happening in that moment. So where is Google+ now? It still merits the time it takes to utilize the platform and therefore I will continue to engage with my community within it. Remember people - follow the eyes and ears.

Jacks of All Trades, Hiring, & Google Rankings

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 22:57:18 +0000

#QOTD: What's the greatest holiday gift you've every received? - India K. :)

With an organization of the size of VaynerMedia, of course you need a balance of employees that are highly skilled in particular focuses as well as those that are considered to be 'jacks of all trades.' So for me, of course both work, but truthfully, I'm a firm believer in the importance of being a 'jack of all trades.' So, for the purposes of drawing some lines in the sand, I don't agree that everyone should focus on one particular skill.

Many people would argue that if you try to know a little bit of everything, you'll never get to the point of mastering anything. My argument? Bullsh*t. I don't buy it. I think I'm perfectly capable and skilled at 19 different things and that's just the way I roll. Look, you need to be able to adapt and you need to be able to evolve your skill-sets depending on the particular situation. In my world, there's NO room for excuses. So when I hear people make the excuse that they can't do other things because they've gone so deep in one focus, it bothers me.

There's always room to get better in as many things as possible. You need to expand your arsenal because you'll never know when you'll need to tap into more than one skill. It's speaks to your agility and your ability to offer a number of benefits to a certain situation when the time calls for it. You can always get better. Start moving :)

White Lies, Klout Scores, & Musical Chairs

Mon, 08 Dec 2014 21:21:48 +0000

#QOTD: Are you coming this Saturday? Yes or No? Also, I need your recap of the first 50 episodes of the #AGV show. What's the best thing that it's done for you?

When people bring up my competitors I tend to respond in a condescending way. Quite honestly, I dislike my competitors (in the context of the game/business). When people bring them up I try and tear them down as quickly as possible. My competitors? Oh, you mean those people who are trying to win awards while I'm over here trying to actually sell sh*t?

Deep down, I'm just not a fan of my competition. Anything I think that'll make somebody realize the value in working with us is something that I will push and fight for throughout the discussion, no matter what. Look, I'm a salesman, a talker, with great tact and enormous empathy. Hence why I win as often as I do. I can read a room and I know in real-time how to navigate the conversation and find my way to the top and win that discussion. Others? They just can't. They may just not be good enough to communicate their value without sounding awkward or inappropriate. Some just don't have it.

Look, I can play the game and I know when to turn it on and off, but others just don't have what it takes to communicate their worth and their value. I care SO MUCH about my clients that I'll do whatever it takes to make them realize how worthwhile it is to work with me (VaynerMedia) as opposed to anybody else. It just is what it is. Other people just need to apply different routes and tactics. But quite honestly, any other route besides the one that I roll with, is sh*t. Period. End of story.

High-End Wine, Bucket Lists, & Self-Confidence

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 00:29:00 +0000

#QOTD: Do you think that your culture (wherever you're located) has gotten soft? Do you think we should we have 7th place trophies?

High-end wine is as much of a hoax as the art world is and as much of a hoax as a high-end restaurant charging $10K for a a once in a lifetime meal. It's as simple as supply and demand. Is a stock price a hoax? My answer? Yes and No.

I used to think that the amount I was being paid for my speaking engagements was a hoax, but then I realized that I was getting compensated for what I was doing for that event. Is an actor quietly getting $8 Million for a movie a hoax, as opposed to an athlete who constantly gets ridiculed for being over-paid? It's all an arbitrage. That same actor is putting people in the seats and ad budgets are being leveraged against the appeal of that actor/actress.

So, can I taste the difference between a $10 wine and a $100 wine? ABSOLUTELY. I live it. It's what I do. The beauty of wine is that everyone has their own palette -- similar to how people have different taste perceptions of art and music. It's simple branding. It's supply and demand. My advice? DON'T. DRINK.GOOD.WINE. It's all supply and demand. If you start to taste the good things (first class plane tickets, front row seats, etc.), you'll put yourself in the position to realize it's not a hoax. It's all perspective. It's context baby! Don't complain about it unless you're prepared to never taste it.

Ignoring the Competition, Niche Marketing, & Swagger

Mon, 01 Dec 2014 20:27:30 +0000

#QOTD: How was your Thanksgiving? AND, what's your Jets vs. Dolphins prediction for tonight's game?

I literally spend ZERO time focusing on my competition. I don't look to the right of me or the left of me -- It's all forward moving for this guy. I focus ALL of my time on people, the teams around me, and our focus for the future.

Do I know what the competition is doing? Sure, to some level - but I never go deep as my understanding typically goes as far as reading headlines and hearing some of the buzz of the industry. The biggest mistake I see entrepreneurs making is paying too much attention to those around them. Sure, take a look back once and while to see who's on your tail, but at the end of the day your focus needs to be on your own domain. If you can focus all of your attention to accomplishing what you set out to do, full-steam ahead, you'll win.

Not only will you win but you'll be able to razz the competition a bit while you ignore them :) I find that not paying attention to your competitors is actually a tactic to be used and a competitive advantage which allows you to focus your energy on the work you've set out to do in the ways in which you've set out to do it.

How I Screwed Up My Uber Investment

Wed, 26 Nov 2014 20:08:16 +0000

#QOTD: What weaknesses of yours are you giving thanks for? And be honest. This will help you.

Someone by the name of Tommy Mottola (look him up) once told me that he wouldn't try and sell anything until the artist he was working with and the product they were creating (in this case music) were ready. And I agree with that to some extent because if you're going to sell something you need to make sure that those ready to buy it can actually do so, but it also needs to make sense for the context involved. So let me explain.

If you're able to achieve and execute on business objectives by building out content and pushing your product or business without the need of a fully built website, then by all means, go for it. By creating content you're beginning the journey of how your story will unfold. The reception of this content will also allow you to test and learn and understand the best approach to creating future content once your business and website are ready for the masses. That process you simply don't want to miss out on.

And so, a big issue I've been seeing is that people are too reluctant to sell against the communities and the impressions they've established on social. Too many people are caught up on only leveraging their website for banner ads but selling against social audiences is essentially the same thing. If you're creating valuable content that's living on social then you might as well take advantage of that opportunity. Don't get caught up in only monetizing on the platform that you fully own when there's a world of opportunity that exists through the channels you're deciding to put your content on.

So in short - If the opportunity to create content presents itself and makes sense for the objectives of the business you're trying to build, then my suggestion is to go ALL IN and get moving. NOW.

Life Decisions & Getting Punched In The Face

Mon, 24 Nov 2014 23:05:25 +0000

#QOTD: What wine are you pairing with your Thanksgiving dinner?

The biggest decision of my life? Deciding to finally focus on what felt right to me.

At an early age I received an "F" on one of my Science tests. From that moment in time I understood that no matter how many people tried to tell me the importance of school, I knew deep down inside that it wasn't for me. And although I knew it would bring me nights upon nights of punishment, I decided that school couldn't be the one thing I focused all of my energy on.

From my "flower business," to the lemonade stands, to the baseball card collection, I knew early on that I was a businessman. Although I had felt it inside, it wasn't until I made the conscious decision to focus on these skills that things began to change for me and my outlook on the rest of my life would be forever different.

The moment I made the decision I knew that I would be looked at by society as different, and I understood that, but I made the mental decision to accept that and focus on what felt right for me. I made a deal with myself that I was ready and willing to eat the pain in order to capitalize on my early self-awareness. I decided to focus on my skills and learn as much as possible about whatever venture I was focused on at the time. So rather than succumbing to society's pre-determined life plan for me, I fought it, and delivered on what I felt and knew I was -- a businessman.

I suggest you do the same.

Retail, Super Bowl Ads, & Telemarketing

Wed, 19 Nov 2014 23:04:43 +0000

#QOTD: Watch this on video and guess how many almonds are in the jar next to me. Whoever guesses it right will be flown out to NYC to join me on a taping of the #AskGaryVee show!!

It's funny to hear that people are referring to cellphones and other mobile devices as the "second screen." As far as I'm concerned, in this DVR'd world we live in, most of us are on our phones, scrolling through our feeds as commercials, and sometimes the actual TV shows, are being ignored. I'm pretty certain we're at a moment in time where our mobile devices are indeed our 'first' screen of choice.

When it comes to retail though, it makes sense that we refer to our phones as the "second screen" because it certainly holds true that our eyeballs serve as the 'first screen' when we're walking around. What's really resonated with me recently with retail is how people are behaving when they're out and about and shopping around. People are literally IGNORING the promotional end-caps that brands spend tons of money on, simply because they're too distracted by their phones. Although this may sound like a wasted opportunity, I see it as the future of in-store marketing.

This has been a hot topic of discussion over the last few years -- how phones and other devices will play a role in our shopping experiences -- and is something I'm very interested in. Brands need to start being more conscious of how we're using our devices in our everyday interactions. With the advent of ApplePay and the beginning phases of beacon sensors, there's no question that our in-store purchasing behaviors will be highly influenced by those shiny little devices we seem to never be at an arms-length distance from.

The Thank You Economy & Snapchat Payments

Tue, 18 Nov 2014 20:19:50 +0000

#QOTD: What's the last app you downloaded?

The humanization of business. Manners of Marketing. Thank You Economy. They're all same. Now that the Internet has allowed consumers to have more control, businesses are expected to behave differently and interact with their communities in a way that humanizes their messaging. Unfortunately however, brands haven't fully embraced the mindset that I thought would have been exhausted by now.

My prediction with the Thank You Economy was that by 2015 everybody would be on board. Unfortunately, that is not the case. People just haven't adopted it at scale and therefore how can it really be over? Nobody's ruined it. This might actually take forever or never happen at all although I know that those practicing it are getting real results. I see those emails every day.

And so, my prediction was incredibly off. It just may never happen at scale because companies can be heartless. Heck, even I'm heartless when it comes to money. I know that business is all about the wallet and I get that, but there's a real financial benefit with TYE mentality. I see the dividends with it each and every day. People are STILL flabbergasted when a company reaches out to them with a half-assed approach, and so I know that the potential is still there, but I'm utterly confused as to how it hasn't been fully adopted yet. It's 2015, people!

Rich Kids, Birthdays, and Anniversaries

Thu, 13 Nov 2014 22:08:06 +0000

#QOTD: Just show me some love!!

Everything trickles from the top. For a long time I used to talk about the "rich-kid syndrome" and how they didn't have it in them to hustle their way to building a sustainable business. What I've learned, however, is that this doesn't apply to everybody.

When it comes to business, like anything else in life, it all stems from the top. Just like a business' culture stems from its leaders, the way a child sees the world and their approach to life all comes from how they were brought up. When I meet with these "rich kids" I spend almost all my time trying to figure out what their past was like. How did their parents raise them? Did they spoil them or did they make them work for what they wanted? And so, this really has nothing to do with the kids themselves but more so about who their parents were and how they decided to pass on the family legacy.

I know that my kids are going to be "rich kids" but that doesn't mean I'm going to spoil them. I'm not going to let them become soft and I will most certainly let them know what it means to work and sweat for something that they want, because I know that it's up to me to instill those qualities within them from the onset.

Mistakes, Interviews, and Keynotes

Tue, 11 Nov 2014 20:16:16 +0000

As a teacher and any professional looking to expand their personal brand, my advice remains the same -- Cut out the crap, stop wasting time on non-important things, and hustle to build your brand.

If you want to build a more scalable brand you need to put out content. Utilize the technology around you like SlideShare, Spreecast, and Google Hangouts which allow you to further establish your credibility, and where you can also charge people for participating if they're willing to do so.

Use your content as a gateway to drug to allow you to further establish yourself and your brand. What I really see here is that people are just loaded with excuses. Do you really want to build your brand or do you want to watch 'Homeland?' Do you really need to take that hour long lunch? LUNCH? C'mon!! There's better ways to use our time. I'm not saying you shouldn't eat, but do you really need that much time for lunch?!?

As with anything in life, you just need to figure out your cadence. What do you really want? Are you wasting your time by doing things that aren't allowing you to achieve the levels you want? If you really want to expand your brand, start putting out content, engage with people that may be interested in what you have to offer, cold call, and do whatever else it takes, even if that means having two hours less of sleep.

Pet Peeves, Young Entrepreneurs, and Overcoming Fear

Mon, 10 Nov 2014 18:19:29 +0000

#QOTD: How long have you been following my work?

Wanting to be an entrepreneur and being an entrepreneur are two very different things. If I were a young and aspiring entrepreneur I would go out an hustle my face off in any which way possible. The best way to become something is to first act like something. Sell, sell, sell. Understand what it takes to provide value to somebody. Learn how to communicate your value proposition enough so that it registers with your 'customer' allowing for you to accomplish what you've set out to do.

Go out and find mentors. Go work for free and under people that can show you the ropes and serve as that point of contact when you need it. Learn the hustle and taste the game. Put yourself in the position to win. You can read as many books as you'd like, but they're not going to make you an entrepreneur. The only way to become something is through doing.

And so, start hustling. Start doing whatever it takes. Even if that means selling the very shirt off your back.

Prioritizing Your Time & Hooking Up

Thu, 06 Nov 2014 19:33:50 +0000

#QOTD: Want to win a dinner with me? I need you to predict how many episodes of the #AGV show we'll wind up producing once this is all said and done. Those that guess right will be selected to have dinner with me. Deal?

They way I prioritize my time is by making the best judgment call possible in that particular moment in time. I frame my process by selecting two sides of the spectrum: What's the most on fire and needs to be tended to immediately, and what are the more high-level ideas that I can work on and flesh out?

I'll take care of things like employee issues or client concerns (the biggest and most time-sensitive problems) and balance it by going on the offense on the things with the biggest upside, like company culture, visions for the future, buying the Jets ;), etc.

I never focus on anything in the middle. VaynerNation, I warn you, the MIDDLE is DANGEROUS. Stay away.

Facebook Organic Reach, Dating in NYC, and Being a Leader

Tue, 04 Nov 2014 18:16:14 +0000

#QOTD: How bad you want to work at VaynerMedia?

The transition from being a "doer" to becoming a leader can be very difficult. Quite frankly, it scares the crap out of me. It's hard to go from "execution-mode" to then becoming a manager of a team. These are two very different things that can cause some issues if not handled properly.

When you're a leader, you have to be the bigger man/woman in any given situation. You can't simply impose your will because you're now the "boss." A leader listens. They swallow their pride and work to make sure the team is executing as needed. A leader needs to empower those around them to do their jobs but they also need to be able to take the hit, and eat crap, because things won't always be easy, and at the end of the day, they're the ones leading the charge.

I firmly believe that the transition from doer to leader is the same as the transition from leveraging your EQ rather than your IQ. Leaders need to listen and empower their team to become leaders themselves and take ownership of the work they're given. Leaders need to understand who they are as a person and relay that emotional understanding to those around them. As I've said many times before, it all boils down to self-esteem and self-awareness. If you can understand who you truly are as a person, and as a leader, then you'll be able to instill the same understanding in the team around you.

Virtual Reality, Content Creation, and No Excuses

Mon, 03 Nov 2014 18:35:34 +0000

#QOTD: Let me know what the next 3-5 years look like for your business. What do you have planned? What are you looking to accomplish?

Micro-Content is the idea of making content specific to the context of a platform. It's the idea of utilizing videos and pictures, quotes, and written words that work specifically for the multitude of platforms that exist (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Vine, Pinterest, Snapchat, etc) -- which if I might add, was the context behind my latest book, Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook ;)

So, how do you make good micro-content? First of all, content is subjective. It depends on the viewer and why they're in particular place at a particular point in time. I understand that a 40 year old woman will have a different mindset when she's on Pinterest vs. Facebook. Does she have intent to shop (Pinterest) or is she just catching up with her world (Facebook)? That's how you need to focus on your story-telling strategy. You need to be mindful of the psychology behind the user's intent and the nuances of the platform.

When creating micro-content, or content in general, you also need to respect the user and their tendencies. Of course you want to sell your products, but you need to portray them in way that's more compelling to the viewer. You need to shape it their interests and lifestyle. There are plenty of targeting strategies out there, and there's no one way to execute. The only things you can hone in on while forming your strategy are:

1. Respecting the audience

2. Respecting the platform

3. Making your agenda fall third to #1 & #2

Twitter Auto-Replies, Marketing Gurus, and Happiness

Fri, 31 Oct 2014 23:14:23 +0000

#QOTD: No question for this one! I need more banter!! I'm looking at you, VaynerNation ;)

I absolutely hate when people send auto-messages after they've gained a new follower. I have actively un-followed most of you when you do this because it speaks to your intent on the platform. You're looking to scale social media on a platform like Twitter that's simply not scalable.

Twitter is the only true social network because it functions like a town square. A place where you can jump into conversations without sounding/looking creepy. The other networks are pushing content where Twitter is still the place for actual conversation.

When you go and auto-reply in a "town square," you're the same as the guy walking around just dishing out their business card at a conference or networking event. YOU'RE THE GUY THAT PEOPLE HATE. It's the wrong move. You're not putting any effort into engaging with people. You're auto-replying in the town square and providing no depth, no value.

What do you honestly think is going to happen when I receive that message? I'll tell you what's going to happen. I may sign up for your newsletter and you're going to email me and it's going to go to spam and I'm not going to engage. Why? Because there's no context established. That first taste, that first impression, all of a sudden is sh*t, and you've lost.

How To Create Real Estate Content

Tue, 28 Oct 2014 16:55:09 +0000

#QOTD - Are you a chugger, or did you have a turning-point moment, and if so, what was it?

If I were a realtor, the thing I would do more than anything else would be to review the establishments in my area. If I'm selling homes in Millburn, NJ, I'm putting out a daily piece of content featuring the the school, then I'm interviewing the individual teachers. I'm reviewing every single local shop: The wine store, the sandwich shop. I'm interviewing people who have lived in the neighborhood for 50 years. I'm putting out content to make you romantic about the area.

People pick where they want to buy a home for a lot of reasons. Some of them are practical: Public transportation, distance to schools. But how about making it a little warmer and interviewing Mrs. Robinson the 3rd grade teacher? I remember a realtor telling me that someone moved to Short Hills because of Wine Library (That was such a cool feeling, by the way).

So I'm doing daily content about the 20-mile radius around the area where you're selling homes. I'm finding the stories tucked away around the neighborhood, and all the iconic things that make your area what it is. Those stories are what will create the emotion that could be the tipping point in selling someone their next home.

Email Marketing in Today's World

Mon, 27 Oct 2014 21:46:14 +0000

#QOTD: What do you think of GaryVaynerchuk.com? Questions, comments, concerns? What’s your $.02?

Email is definitely not dead. As most you may know by now, I’m a big fan of marketing in the year that we live in. And so, email remains to be a very killer opportunity.

Email is a channel that you can control without being at the mercy of all these other platforms that are out there. But, we also can’t be naive to the changes have been made, such as the promotions tabs that GMail implemented recently. Sure, email is falling off and these changes have caused us to lose touch with some email lists that we may have been paying attention to prior, but it’s still very much in play so long as we leverage it wisely.

Are open rates at 90% like I had in 1997? Absolutely not. But, I still believe email is very much something to be considered. There’s no question that email will certainly be less valuable in 3-5 years. Heard me say marketers ruin everything? That’s where this fits in perfectly. That’s what this is all about. Platforms come along. They present value. And marketings pounce on the opportunity to arbitrage against their audiences.

But, while us marketers are working to exploit and potentially ruin email marketing, we’re still in a time where it should most definitely be considered as part of any business’s strategy.

How to Build a Personal Brand from Nothing

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 19:04:55 +0000

#QOTD: Are you a Vayniac or part of the VaynerNation? What's the difference?

If I were to go back in time and start all over again, I would change NOTHING. From 22 to 32, for the first ten years of my hustle, I remained quiet and I put in the work. I did the work that allowed me to have the audacity to go out and build the Gary Vaynerchuk brand.

The notion that there's people out there that are growth hacking, and getting exposure through other people's podcasts, and leveraging the brands of others to build themselves as "experts," is LUDICROUS. What are these people actually experts in? What have they accomplished to be deemed an expert?

Here's what I did and why I think you should listen to me when it comes to business. I am in the midst of building my second $50M plus business in a 5 year window. Is it $50 Billion? No - but it's a very substantial business. I was ahead of the market and I executed. I put in the work, I built up the business at a speed many can't comprehend, and I did the things that allowed me to be worthy enough to have a shot at putting out a $15-20 book and amass the following that I have.

So my question is, what did these self-proclaimed experts do to claim that title? If you want to be an "expert" in your craft you need to be in the trenches, day in and day out. You can't just rely on modern day technology to build up your brand. The notion that people are leveraging these technologies and the brand equity of others to build their name is LAUGHABLE. You need to actually execute. You need to earn the opportunity to be a personal brand. You need to show them the proof. If you're an actual expert the proof should be in your forethought, your wins, and your execution.

Increasing Exposure Through Business Development

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 20:32:56 +0000

#QOTD: What is your favorite candy?

First of all, if you want to increase engagement with your content, you need to make sure you're putting out quality product. Once you know that you're hitting the right notes with the material you'e putting out, you need to put your efforts into business development.

When an opportunity presents itself, pounce on it. Hustle. Be mindful of the environments and conversations you want to get involved in and be sure that you're offering them value in exchange for what you want from them -- exposure.

When I didn't have the base that I have now, I was out on the streets hustling for Wine Library, formerly named Shopper's Discount Liquors. I was walking into any business that might be relevant to my community and passing out flyers and coupons one-by-one to gain more exposure. Nobody gave a crap or knew who we were but I knocked on doors and made sure we got the exposure we needed.

So, can you biz dev? Are you willing to hustle to make it happen? Are you willing to work 15+ hours a day to make it happen? In today's world, there's so much room and opportunity to bring value to somebody, but it's never going to happen if all you care about is yourself .

Is Twitter Really Overvalued?

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 21:09:17 +0000

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iTunes! - https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id928159684?mt=2

I am one of those people who used to think that tons of companies were overvalued. However, I was eventually proven EXTREMELY wrong. As I learned throughout the early Internet days, inflation happens, the world changes, adapts, and now I'm starting to wrap my head around the notion that things aren't actually as over-valued as they may seem at first sight.

But, this notion of over-under-valuation is definitely a doubled-edged sword. There will be plenty of businesses overvalued due to early-stage hype, but if something has proven to have won and you think is the future of infrastructure, such as an Uber, then we need to start paying close attention.

And of course, there's plenty of people that have lost money buying into "over-valued" companies, but then again, many have won. When we need to start looking close is when things hit scale. In the early Internet days, many people thought Amazon and EBay were over-valued, until of course, the world began to catch up with them. They were just a step ahead of everybody. When the world begins to catch up, and normal people start to interact and utilize these platforms, that's when you're going to see a shift in scale.

The underlying difference in all of this is whether these shifts in value are temporary or long-term. If the signs point to a long-term, strong valuation, then it's likely that they're just working in the future, ahead of the game, while others are caught trailing from behind.

Is it Better to be Self-Taught?

Mon, 13 Oct 2014 19:53:44 +0000

#QOTD: Are you going to subscribe to my podcast? YES or NO?

#QOTD2: What can I do to make my podcast a TREMENDOUS experience for you?

An interesting question was raised here about taking a course/class in order to become a social media marketer. The truth is, I'm self-taught. I didn't take any courses in social media, but in general I was never a real good student and never took any substantial classes in business or marketing -- But, that's seemed to work out for me just fine :)

I think all this really just boils down to being self-aware and knowing yourself. I honestly think that 99% are you are clowns, and are just reading headlines, rather than being actual practitioners and going deep within each platform. I'm even scared of you taking a course because most of the courses I've been exposed to during speaking engagements were jokes -- either the course itself or the teachers involved came off as clowns.

My honest opinion is that Social Media right now is in a very awkward and early stage. If you look back at the early internet marketers of 1995, they were spewing out a ton of garbage as well. So the timing is difficult now, but I can say confidently that I would feel a lot better about you taking a "course" 5 years from now rather than today.

So, in this whole circus type of environment, it all scares me. The most important thing you can do is be surgical, knowledgeable, and become an actual practitioner. However, for this particular instance, there's too many variables to consider. Are the courses good? Can you actually learn in those environments? Because I can't - hence why my advice is to become a practitioner as best you can, because that's what I've done, and that's certainly worked for me :)

How to Pick a Name for Your Business

Sun, 12 Oct 2014 17:00:00 +0000

#QOTD: What's your favorite thing about San Francisco?

To me, a name is made. I have some friends that sit around and spend wayyyyy too much time trying to figure out the name for their startup. What did "Google" or "Facebook" mean to anybody outside of their inner communities when they weren't the household names we know today? None of these words mean ANYTHING until they're SOMETHING.

Some people email me saying they don't like their own last name. My response? You're emailing Gary VAYNERCHUK. Let's call it what it is, Vaynerchuk SUCKS. And yea, they'll be those that tell me it's unique and kinda cool, and I get that - BUT, it's only good because I made something out of it.

And so, what does a name actually mean? To me? NOTHING.

I actually think a new trend in this short-form world we live in will be that most business names will start getting abbreviated. People used to call me "V-Chuk" because they didn't want to call me by "Vaynerchuk," and that became my slang last name. We will evolve our name to our convenience so long as it brings VALUE. And so, stop worrying about the name and start worrying about the product.

#ProTip: If your full name is available for a dot-com, go ahead and purchase it. I highly recommend it.

Shifting Ad Budgets to Digital Video

Sun, 12 Oct 2014 16:00:00 +0000

#QOTD: What do you think of the 3-question episode vs. the 5-question? Let me know!

General statements like "you should move your budget to digital video" scare me. Typically when people think about online video they think about spending 5/10% on the overall production and then 90/95% on the distribution. Of that 95% of allocated budget, they just end up pounding the users with right hooks and wind up pissing them off.

So what does online video mean to most people? It's the pre-rolls on YouTube where people end up tabbing out and don't end up consuming the content. OR, they're going to sites like ESPN.com and getting pounded by 30 second videos that waste OUR time, which I'm sure pisses most of us off.

What I'm most worried about when I hear about these allocations is that I actually like live TV commercials better than the online videos that end up blocking the users from what they actually want to do or see. As I've stressed a million times before, this comes down to providing VALUE.

So when I hear these notions versus what I know the practitioners are actually doing, it bothers me because I know that they're spending their budgeted dollars on video that is annoying customers. They end up putting these videos in places where the consumer doesn't want it, versus putting a larger percentage of the money on making better quality content and putting it in places where people actually want to consume it -- such as in native Facebook dark posts, where the user has the option to view or not.

In theory, it's great that traditional dollars are moving to digital but unfortunately people continue to misplay it because they're not focusing on providing actual VALUE.

How to Keep Your Startup Competitive

Fri, 10 Oct 2014 14:58:51 +0000

#QOTD: Who is the biggest influence in your life right now?

As an entrepreneur, I default into assuming it's always going to be competitive. It doesn't matter if "nobody is in your space" because if you're any good, and you've figured something new out, EVERYBODY is going to be in your space eventually.

To me, competition between startups is the same old game: Better product, better service, better execution. Those are the things that will drive your business.

When you're David, you shouldn't play Goliath's game. When you're Goliath, you should CRUSH David.

Here's an example: Did anybody think it was weird that, for three years, I NEVER mentioned VaynerMedia. The truth there was that my size (or my lack thereof) was my advantage, and I couldn't let these other big guys know how huge we were getting! I was learning the landscape. Now that we've got the money and the scale to compete, you'll see that I'm talking about it more.

The important thing is to NEVER PLAY THE OTHER PERSON'S GAME.

What's the Deal With Ello?

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 14:05:55 +0000

#QOTD: Would you pay $10 a month for Ello?

Look the bottom line is that Ello raised venture capital. The investors are looking for a return on their investment, so they're going to have to figure out a business model. So the question becomes, if they're not going to sell your info to advertisers, are they going to charge a fee to use the service? Now look they may come up with something totally new and innovative, and God bless Ello if they do. I'm rooting for everybody all the time.

My big thing is that **people don't care if you're selling their data**. We actually want targeted ads. When I'm in the market for another pair of Nikes, I WANT to see ads for them. Now there are those of you who disagree, but the data shows it. We'll take them when they go from ads to content.

So here's the thing:

1. I think the way Ello is financially structured has vulnerabilities.

2. This has happened before with things like Diaspora. It didn't work.

3. I'm not in love with the actual product, but I'm glad they're moving and innovating.

I'm not Nostradamus. I like to make my call when I actually see something happening, and so I think it's too early to say that, but my intuition says they're going to eventually charge, which is going to turn a lot of users off.

Am I an Entrepreneur or Not?

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 14:05:24 +0000

#QOTD: Who is the person that you are SO afraid of letting down, it's keeping you from starting something big?

It was so incredible to participate in Dave Ramsey's event. Thanks to everybody who came out, and a HUGE special thanks to the lovely people who stayed after to help me make this episode.

To me there is no such thing as "an entrepreneur with a JOB." If you're a true entrepreneur, you can't breathe when you have a JOB. If you're not out there making it happen and running a business, you're not an entrepreneur, you're a person with entrepreneurial tendencies. Now that's fine. As long as you're HAPPY that's what matters.

How to Stop Your Industry from Getting Stale

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 14:04:43 +0000

#QOTD - What are the first three sites you look at in the morning?

I always find that the best way to attack your own industry and innovate is to spend *zero* time in it. I spent an extreme lack of time in the wine industry, and I spent almost no time dealing with the "agency world" right now. I think I've been to like six other agencies because we had meetings there, but that is literally it. I don't read AdAge, I don't ask my senior people what they did at other agencies.

For me, my lack of industry knowledge, and my lack of education have actually allowed me to innovate even more. I go with what I think works, not with what everybody else in the industry is doing.

So pay attention to the food industry, or the rock-climbing business. The best way to not innovate is to pay attention to everybody else in the business, because they're just doing the same crap, too.

Are Kids Using Too Much Tech?

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 14:04:10 +0000

#QOTD: What is your favorite restaurant right this second?

If you were to go back to a caveman and ask him what he thinks of our media consumption today, he would reject it. it would be weird and unnatural. But the fact of the matter is that it's where we are today, and technology is just a part of our world. I'm not the dad who is going to tell my kids to "get off the computer and go play!" Frankly our kids are already eating a hell of a lot better than we ever did at that age.

Kids are just growing up to be different characters than we are. Information is a commodity, so they're not going to be as "fact-smart" as we were, but they're going to be much more intuitive about learning how to use new systems.

Sure I'm worried about them being active enough, but if you're a good parent you can make your kids do literally whatever you want. What I'm *not* going to do, though, is restrict Xander's time on the iPad.

How to Market a Kickstarter Campaign

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 13:59:56 +0000

#QOTD - What are you dressing up as for Halloween?

Just because you decided to build a business through Kickstarter doesn't mean you should be thinking about it's promotion differently. Facebook Dark Posts targeting people interested in related products, Medium updates in blog form, GUEST CONTRIBUTING! Email every single blog, regardless of size, in the industry relating to your product and reach out and say "I'd like to guest contribute to your publication" in a way that't not spammy. It's all about creating content, and not about creating infomercials.

To many of the people watching this show, when they hear about content marketing, think "Billy Mayes infomercial." When I think about it, I think "New York Times" or "Scandal."

The Big Difference Between Sales and Branding

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 13:59:22 +0000

#QOTD: What will the results of the Jets-Lions game be?

Look, I'm a salesman. I'm all about the CTA (Call to action), but at the end of the day we're talking about the difference between sales and branding. Anybody can be a great salesman, but creating a great brand is something totally different.

Being a Nike, being a Puma, as opposed to just selling sneakers, is totally different.

Sometimes I don't go for the CTA, sometimes I don't go for the popup, or the other growth-hacking techniques. The reason for that is I believe in the Jabs. I believe in branding. I believe that there is a time and a place. I believe there's context.

In a 2015 world, people watch this show, and they see that I'm not selling them anything; that I'm taking the time to do this in my favorite place in the world (the Jets' parking lot). Sure I COULD throw some call to action at them, but by asking for that, I leaving something huge on the table. That person has the ability to google me, find out more, and develop a real relationship with my brand, but by selling up front, I could very well ruin that. By trying to score on the first date, I could be passing up the chance to get married.

Video Views, App Marketing, and Time Management

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 13:58:43 +0000

#QOTD: 1) How do you like your iPhone 6? 2) What do you think about the Ali Baba IPO?

I love it when a random question leads me back to my core value: Create content (JAB) to grow the audience, and then sell (RIGHT HOOK) them your product. It's so simple, it's so straightforward, and it applies to just about ANY situation where you want to sell something.

Teachers, Gender Equality, and a Wine Review

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 13:58:04 +0000

#QOTD - What's your favorite tailgate food? (Lurkers, I'm looking at you!)

A wine review?! THAT'S RIGHT BABY! We're bringing it back to my roots for episode 20. Back to the show, though, I get the gender question a lot, and it's always kind of baffling to me. VaynerMedia is 63% female, a number that's equally reflected at the top levels of management. I guess it's just something I never think about because the simple math reveals everything I'd say anyway.

Prepare for War!

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 13:57:26 +0000

#QOTD: Can we make a deal? I want to get my show distribution, and I want to talk to YOU about getting it on your blog.

HEY LURKERS! Yes I'm talking to you. My favorite part about the old WLTV days was having a real community of commenters who I could rely on to be there day after day. FEEDBACK IS MY OXYGEN, so get in there and TALK TO ME!

The Ultimate Drug

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 13:56:46 +0000

#QOTD: What do you think of the new http://garyvaynerchuk.com ??

The fact that I can (and have) effected and touched so many people is absolutely mindblowing to me. Buying the Jets is will happen one day, but even if it doesn't I take enormous pride in the fact that I've already cemented my legacy as a person who can communicate and engage at scale.

Dropping F-Bombs

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 13:56:11 +0000

#QOTD: Share something about yourself in the comments. I want something to cheer me up!

Sorry I'm in just a bad mood today, guys. Miss America was a totally amazing experience, but the Jets game yesterday really put me on a bad track for this week.

On the plus side, I got to share some new facts about how I built up VaynerMedia this episode.

Collecting People

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 13:55:14 +0000

#QOTD: What was the hardest decision you've ever had to make?

If the Apple Watch is one thing, it's predictable. I think when I say "we're all going to become robots" people think I'm kidding, but I really mean it. Over the next 100 years, evolution is just going to take us there.

Pareto's Principle

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 13:54:20 +0000

#QOTD: What state do you live in?

I'm just not that interested in other people's rules. I mean thinking like that can be really helpful for some people, but I've only ever done what felt right, and I think layering on some kind of framework on top of it starts to create a product. Value your authenticity!!

Refuse to Lose!

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 13:53:45 +0000

#QOTD: Where's your favorite vacation spot?

#mini-QOTD: Sound off if you have discovered me because of this show!

Loving these video questions, but definitely try to keep them to under 30 sec! Today's episode had a really special energy to it. Maybe it was Nate's cameo. Maybe it was all the talk about soccer and tennis. Maybe it was the fact that I got to work some good old-fashioned #humblebrag action in at the end. Whatever it was, this is a really truly fun episode, and perfect to share with any of your friends who might not know about The #AskGaryVee show yet.

I Don't Know!

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 13:53:07 +0000

#QOTD: What YouTube star would you like to see me make a video with?

I have always said that my #1 most important trait is self-awareness. I mean that. People come to me and they ask all these personal questions that I just can't answer because I don't know them! My number one advice to everybody reading this is to step back and take a really honest inventory of your strengths and weaknesses. Are you a strong writer? Are you good on video? Do you have an awesome voice? Are you a photoshop wizard? The answer to these questions will point you in a very clear direction and show you whether you should be on YouTube, Souncloud, Medium, or Slideshare. They're all out there waiting for you!

The Hype Artist

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 13:52:02 +0000

#QOTD: What's your fantasy football lock for this week?

It feels so amazing to be back from vacation and in the VaynerMedia offices hustling again! Did you miss me? Today we went all out! There are plenty of guests, and plenty of REAL answers. I mean it. It gets a little weird today, but that is the point of this show: for me to be 100% honest and deliver as much value as I possibly can.

Diplomas, not GPAs

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 13:51:22 +0000

#QOTD: What are you doing this weekend?

Guys, I'm so serious. If a winery in Napa started doing unbiased wine reviews from around the world, it would be HUGE. When one of you does it, you can thank me later ;) I'll see you all in a couple of weeks when I get back from vacation. I hope you all get to spend tons of time with your families, and I can't wait to answer your questions in September!

Ridiculously Hard and Obnoxiously Smart

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 13:50:44 +0000

#QOTD: What did you think of today's episode?

In today's episode we examine one of my least favorite actions: complaining. We also talk about cute old ladies, Facebook's organic reach, and why I'm so obnoxiously lucky to be living in America and doing what I'm doing.

Ice Bucket Billionaire

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 13:50:02 +0000

#QOTD: Who in your family inspires you the most?

Today we a very special episode of The #AskGaryVee show. I've been holding off on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge for awhile now, but when my man Michael called me out, I knew I had to make the move! So now I challenge YOU, VaynerNation, to get out there, soak yourselves, and DONATE!

Buy the Damn Cat!

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 13:48:42 +0000

#QOTD: What is currently your favorite single beverage?

Things that I have decided are important: Keeping life spicy, wine, my health, and being honest.

Parents, Patience, and Pie

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 13:47:30 +0000

#QOTD: What other personalities in the video world are you enjoying content from?

Getting into some long-winded answers today! It's a really great sign, too, because it's clear that you guys are asking me amazing questions, so I really want to give some of them the time they deserve. Also be sure to hit me up on CyberDust tomorrow (@garyvee) so I can answer some of your more personal questions.

Friction Sucks

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 13:46:57 +0000

In this episode we talk about getting familiar with Facebook advertising, my love for my family, and the magic of red-headed quarterbacks. On top of that we get into being grateful, being right, and being patient. Three of my favorite things!

Personal Branding and Brett Favre

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 13:46:04 +0000

In this episode I talk about the importance of my wife, my health, and the fact that Brett Favre had a brief stint as a NY Jet. I also ask the most important question of all: Are you actually bringing value to your consumers?!

3 Small Businesses with Itsy Bitsy Cash

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 13:32:56 +0000

Episode three already! This time around I'm talking about what my father taught me about building businesses. I also talk about the future, building local startups, and how small businesses can conserve their cash.

Tools, Sheep, and Rihanna

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 19:22:17 +0000

Guys THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A BORING BUSINESS! Do you have any idea how many people are in the market for DIY content? A hardware store is literally DROWNING in potential content. Also in this episode, I get into how music producers can use social media to market their products. Watch now!

How to Utilize Native Ad Platforms

Wed, 01 Oct 2014 16:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the first episode of my new show! This is the perfect way to start things off as we get into some nitty gritty about long-term business goals, Facebook dark-posts, and even non-profits. This is the beginning of a new era, my friends. Get ready!