Episodes
May 23, 2026
Why Attention is the #1 Asset in Business
In this episode, I sit down to discuss the most important shift happening in culture and business today. I emphasize why attention remains the world's number one asset and why you cannot afford to be romantic about the platforms of yesterday. I also dive into my philosophy on entrepreneurship: why I view myself as a firefighter and how I detach my self-worth from followers and accolades to focus on the purity of the game. You’ll learn about: The Power of Consumer Attention Why Technology is U...
May 22, 2026
How Brands are Using Social Media & AI in 2026
In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down with Sean Evans, the creator of Hot Ones, at Dell Technologies World to discuss the shifting landscape of media, technology, and attention. I encourage you to bring common sense back into the boardroom and stop relying on fake reports that don't measure actualized reach. We also discuss why the "seven or eight" out of ten consistency is more valuable than a viral hit and why AI is the greatest tool for human progress in sectors like hea...
May 21, 2026
The #1 Quality to Look for When Hiring in 2026
In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I dive deep into the nuances of parenting and leadership. I share personal stories about how my mother, Tamara Vaynerchuk, shaped me through extreme positive reinforcement while simultaneously holding me to a standard of zero excuses. We discuss why empathy is a massive competitive advantage and why "tough love" is a necessary ingredient for raising accountable humans. You’ll learn about: Why Empathy is a Human Strength, Not a Weakness The McDo...
May 20, 2026
The Power of "Maybe" in Business & Marketing | Best of The Pivot Podcast
In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down on the Pivot Podcast to discuss why 2026 is the year to be "locked in" on intentionality and impact. I dive into why I have zero fear of AI and why you should be studying the history of electricity to understand our future. You’ll learn about: The "Maybe Yes" Mindset How to Take Control of Your Social Media Algorithm Foundational Principles for Building a Brand: Curiosity and Perspective Why Self-Worth Should Never Be Attached to Y...
May 20, 2026
The #1 Quality to Look for When Hiring in 2026
In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I dive deep into the nuances of parenting and leadership. I share personal stories about how my mother, Tamara Vaynerchuk, shaped me through extreme positive reinforcement while simultaneously holding me to a standard of zero excuses. We discuss why empathy is a massive competitive advantage and why "tough love" is a necessary ingredient for raising accountable humans. You’ll learn about: Why Empathy is a Human Strength, Not a Weakness The McDo...
May 19, 2026
Why the Traditional Marketing Playbook is Dead (And How AI Changes Everything)
In this episode, I talk about the biggest shift in marketing since the dawn of the internet: the move from social media to interest media. I encourage you to throw away your subjective opinions and outdated Madison Avenue metrics and start focusing on where the actual attention is. I also discuss why volume is the only way to stay relevant and why you shouldn't be scared of AI taking your job-you should be scared of not knowing how to use it. You’ll learn about: The Power of Organic Social Med...
May 18, 2026
The Barbell Effect: Navigating the Future of Extreme AI and Analog
In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I talk about the massive shifts coming in the next decade: the rise of AI and the return of extreme analog experiences. I encourage you to double down on owning your intellectual property and explain why AI is an accelerator for those who know how to use it. I also discuss the critical need for humility in leadership and why I’m not scared of losing it all. You’ll learn about: The "Barbell" of Digital and Analog Why Intellectual Property is You...
May 17, 2026
Why Live Shopping and Nostalgia are Winning in 2026
In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I talk about the two biggest shifts happening in the market right now: the total takeover of Live Shopping and the rise of "Kidulting." I encourage you to look beyond $100 items and realize that everything from luxury cars to professional services will be sold live over the next decade. I also discuss why I’m doubling down on human connection and community while everyone else is chasing AI efficiency. You’ll learn about: The Inevitable Evolution...
May 17, 2026
Your Lack of Patience is Killing Your Business
In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I talk about the biggest reason why entrepreneurs fail to build long-term businesses: a lack of patience. I encourage you to audit your lifestyle and determine if your need for "fancy" things like cars and watches is actually becoming your boss. This episode is a Gary Vaynerchuk Original Film created by David Rock in 2019. You’ll learn about: How to Stand Out for the Long Term The Danger of Lifestyle Inflation My Strategy for Aggressive Busine...
May 15, 2026
Why IP and StoryTelling are Essential to Building a Brand in 2026
In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down with Omar from Near Mint Condition to discuss the most important project I’m working on: VFriends comics. I explain why storytelling is the ultimate foundation for any brand and why I’ve decided to dive deep into the world of comic books. I also dive deep into my personal creative process - from my original character doodles to "collaborative conviction" off-sites with industry legends like Jim Rugg and DJ Koffman. You’ll learn about: ...
May 14, 2026
AI + Social Media = The Biggest Opportunity of Our Lifetime
Today's episode of the GaryVee Audio experience is a throwback to a keynote Q&A with Andrew Cordle where I discuss the massive impact AI will have on our world. We talk about why your personal brand is the ultimate funnel, the rapid decline of Google search, and why posting content consistently is one of the most important skills you can build for your business. I also get into why you shouldn't just post about one niche, how your smart fridge will order its own groceries in the future, and my...
May 13, 2026
How a Creator can Build a Personal Brand around Live Shopping in 2026
In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down with a group of hungry creators to discuss the future of the creator economy. I explain why selling your own product is the "inevitable outcome" for anyone building a brand and why you need to stop worrying about quality and start focusing on volume. I also dive into my strategies for hiring based on energy and why staying "in the dirt" of your craft is the only way to stay relevant in 2026.
May 12, 2026
How to Scale Your Reselling Business with AI
In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down with the team at the We Got Sole Podcast to discuss the evolving world of reselling and culture. I explain why I believe reselling is a better business education than college and why the current "soft" sneaker market is actually a massive investment opportunity. I also dive into the importance of your reputation as a moat and why being a "nice guy" is a long-term business strategy. You’ll learn about: My "hire fast, fire faster" manag...
May 11, 2026
The #1 Secret Weapon Every Business Owner Needs in 2026
In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I talk about the fundamental connection between love and business. I encourage you to stop treating business as a cutthroat venture and start treating it with the warmth and care of a personal relationship. I also discuss why financial independence from your parents is the only way to find true happiness and why your success is entirely predicated on your ability to produce content. You’ll learn about: The "Clouds and Dirt" Philosophy Why Finan...
May 10, 2026
What’s the ROI of Your Mother?
In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I dive deep into the intangible factors that drive real success. I explain how the most important metrics in my life: confidence and self-esteem can’t be tracked on a spreadsheet. I also share personal stories from my childhood as an immigrant, including my earliest memory in America and how my mother’s parenting style shaped my temperament as a leader today. Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful mothers out there 💜
May 9, 2026
3 Minute Saturday Morning Reset: Why Practical Optimism is the Ultimate Competitive Advantage
In this bonus episode, I go on a deep-dive rant about why your professional achievements matter way less than your character. I share why I’m obsessed with proving that “nice guys win” and why I’ll always choose soul-fulfillment over a bank account balance. I also break down the difference between being delusional and practicing "practical optimism," and why you need to stop letting fear or the opinions of others dictate your future. You’ll learn about: Why character matters more than professi...
May 8, 2026
The #1 Way to Win at Marketing in 2026
In this episode, I sit down with the founder of MasterClass to discuss why the traditional marketing playbook is officially broken. I explain why subjective opinions in the boardroom are killing your creative and why you need to stop trading on "Madison Avenue" metrics. I also dive deep into "Interest Media" and why a creator with zero followers can out-reach me if their content is more relevant. You’ll learn about: Why Organic Social is Your Best R&D Tool The Concept of "Day Trading Attentio...
May 7, 2026
How Anyone Can Make $1,000,000 in 24 Months: How to Start Live Shopping in 2026
In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I talk about the biggest opportunity you have in the next 24 months: Live Social Shopping. I encourage you to do your homework and start selling on platforms like TikTok Shop and Whatnot. I also discuss how to prepare for the massive shift AI is bringing to every industry and why taking 100% accountability for your life is the only way to win. How to Start Selling on Live Shopping Why You Need 100 Hours of AI Research How to Deal with Judgment ...
May 6, 2026
The 42 Minute Playbook on Live Shopping
In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I talk about the biggest shift in the history of marketing: Live Commerce. I encourage you to put in your 20 hours of homework: 10 hours of research and 10 hours of practice to start selling on platforms like TikTok Shop and Whatnot. I also discuss why corporate inertia is holding back the world's biggest brands and why human connection is the only moat in an AI-driven world. You’ll learn about: The shift from Traditional E-Commerce to Communal ...
May 5, 2026
How to Use AI to Grow Your Business on Social Media in 2026
In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I talk about the biggest opportunity for small businesses in 2026: the "Barbell Economy." I encourage you to lean into both extreme AI efficiency and extreme analog, real-life experiences. I also discuss how to use AI as a thinking partner for your content strategy and why live shopping is the next frontier for service and product businesses. You’ll learn about: The Rise of Extreme Analog How to Use AI Tools for Content Creation Building Commu...
May 4, 2026
The Power of No: Why Saying Yes Is Stalling Your Progress
In this episode of Tea with GaryVee, I talk about the biggest opportunity you have in 2026: Live Shopping. I encourage you to do your 20 hours of homework on how to get started selling on platforms like TikTok Live, Whatnot, and more. I also discuss how to be more efficient by saying no and why there’s no such thing as work-life balance. You’ll learn about: The Power of “No” Career Advice for a Young Entrepreneur How to Start Selling on Live Shopping How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome How t...
May 1, 2026
The #1 Thing Stopping You from Success
In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down with Dr. Amanda on her podcast Midlife Muse to talk about how to build momentum in business and life through gratitude and self awareness, why the fear of “being seen” is holding you back, and the impact of 6th place trophies. Dr. Amanda and I also discuss why losing is good, the impact my mother has had on me and why hanging out with 70-80 year olds will change your life for the better.
April 29, 2026
Why 2026 is the Year of Opportunity for IRL Experiences
In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I break down the biggest shifts in consumer behavior I’m seeing in 2026. I discuss why the "mid-funnel" has eaten the marketing world and why brands need to stop wasting money on "upper funnel" guessing games. I also dive deep into my prediction for the rise of "extreme analog" businesses - from physical retail to alternative sports - as a reaction to the explosion of AI. You’ll learn about: The Zero-Cost Distribution Opportunity Why I’m Betting...
April 28, 2026
31 Minutes of Advice for the 20-30 Year Old Who “Needs” a Win
In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I talk about the biggest mistake young entrepreneurs make: being impatient for the result while being lazy in the daily work. I encourage you to stop looking at the "glamorous photoshopped" lives of others on social media and start focusing on your own execution. I also discuss why you should document your journey rather than pretending to be an expert and why the "process" is more important than the "end goal". You’ll learn about: The Concept o...