The GaryVee Audio Experience

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down for a very sentimental Q&A about life and my strengths from 2019. I hit social media and give insights into why I'm so locked in on human behavior. Let me hear your thoughts on this episode in the comments!

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience you'll hear a killer keynote I gave in New Jersey in 2021! I talk about how organizations and companies should focus on people and emotional intelligence. Also, I talked about LinkedIn tactical advice to take advantage of it and how skills are going to be commoditized in the future.

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, the team gives you an inside look on a team meeting where I discuss the current state of movie marketing and how major studios could utilize social media and clipping in their marketing to improve numbers at the box office. Let me know what you thought of this episode by tweeting me your thoughts @garyvee ❤️

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, the team has a throwback episode for you where I talk about my lifelong love of professional wrestling. I share how Macho Man Randy Savage, Chris Rock, and Eddie Murphy shaped the way I cut promos and communicate today. I also discuss why storytelling is the greatest form in athleticism and why Vince McMahon is one of the most significant storytellers of our time.You'll learn about:• How Wrestling Shaped My Communication• Why I Picked Macho Man Over Hogan• The Power of Story Over Performance

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I talk about the single biggest unlock I've found for spending your time well: the ability to stop judging yourself. I share why actions lead to strategy, not the other way around, and why playing on the extremes beats optimizing the middle. I also discuss the difference between an entrepreneur and an operator, and why speed is a bigger competitive edge than process.You'll learn about:• Why You Overjudge Your Own Decisions• Actions Lead To Strategy• Entrepreneur Versus Operator• Why Speed Beats Process

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down with Jimmy, an Uber and Lyft driver from Alabama who won a spot on the podcast through my texting platform, to talk about the flip life, travel photography, and what it means to actually be happy in your career. I share why I think laziness is a signal, not a flaw. I also discuss document versus create, the 100 pieces of content a day framework, and why the execution always makes the name.You'll learn about:• Why Laziness Is A Diagnostic• Document Versus Create• Building A Personal Brand Through Photography• The Flip Life And Uber Combo• Happiness As The Real Win

Today’s episode is from an interview that I did in 2019 with the founder and CEO of the GYMGUYZ fitness franchise, Josh York. We talk about his crazy story of being an entrepreneur, believing in what you’re selling and how it all comes down to perseverance. Make sure to hit me up and leave a review to let me know what you thought!

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, you're listening to a talk I gave to the Rutgers Football team in 2019 about the biggest thing college athletes and young people are sitting on right now: leverage. I encourage you to stop underestimating what this window in your life is worth and start using it to connect with people. I also discuss patience, playing offense over defense, and why judgment from people who don't know you should never slow you down.You'll learn about:• The Leverage You Have Right Now• Patience And The Long Game• How To Handle Judgment• Flip Life And Small-Dollar Hustle• Building A Brand From Your Soul

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I talk about the key to contentsuccess: documenting instead of creating. I break it down into the What, the How, andthe Where — the three pillars you need to actually start. I also discuss whyself-awareness comes before hustle, why macro patience matters, and why 147 viewsis better than zero.You'll learn about:• Document Don't Create• The What, How, and Where• Self-Awareness Before Hustle• Macro Patience• Why 147 Views Beats Zero

In this Sunday episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I break down the new rules of social media in 2026 — the ones actually working right now. We don't live in social media anymore, we live in interest media, and that changes everything about how a business gets found. I explain why your third TikTok can fundamentally change your career even if you have zero followers (I just did it — 8.2 million organic views on a brand-new account), why the days of running paid ads on unproven creative are over, and why the world is becoming a barbell — extreme technology on one side, 1950s on the other, and if you don't pick a side you're going to lose. I also share why brand is the only defensible thing left in an AI world, why Substack is one of the most important new platforms of information, and why 2026 has to be an action year, not athinking year.You'll learn about:• Why Social Media Is Dead and Interest Media Is Here• How to Get 8.2M Views With Zero Followers• Why Organic-First Beats Boosted Ads Every Time• Why Brand Is the Only Defense in an AI World• The Barbell — Extreme Tech and the 1950s • Why Substack Is a Lead Gen Machine• How to Make 2026 an Action Year, Not a Thinking Year

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I talk about how the truth of who you are will always beat the version of you you wish you were. I share why the number one mistake young creators make is overselling themselves instead of documenting the journey, and why nobody's writing a check to a person — you have to put your thing into a container that's investable. I also discuss why money isn't the problem, why the world will give it to you once you package it, and why nobody you've ever met got there without the hard work.You'll learn about:• Showing Up To The Funeral• Documenting The Journey• Packaging Yourself As An Investment• Document Over Create• Working On Yourself First

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I talk about the biggest thing holding operators back: judging themselves instead of just doing. I share why actions lead to the strategy — not the other way around — and why speed is the single most underrated business asset. I also discuss why kindness and humility are the alpha killer traits, why TikTok and LinkedIn are still the most underpriced attention on earth, and why communication is the only thing left that isn't commoditized.You'll learn about:• The Doing vs. The Thinking of Doing• Why Speed Beats Process• Hiring for Humility and Kindness• Overcommunicating Expectations to Your Team• Underpriced Attention on TikTok and LinkedIn

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down with Nicky Jam (a meeting from 2018) to talk about why humility is the key to the game and how the math of attention travels across every country and platform. We discuss why so many people lose once they win, and how to rinse and repeat a playbook. I also share why loving yourself starts with 100% accountability for your shortcomings, and why the brands need you more than you need them.You'll learn about:• The Legacy Of The Process• The Math Of Attention• Reversing The Brand Leverage• How To Love Yourself

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I talk about why the world is fundamentally abundant and why giving away everything you've got doesn't come out of your pocket. I share why kindness is an alpha killer business trait, not some nice additive, and why the algorithm is truth. I also discuss the accountability breakthrough that will grow your business the fastest — realizing every single thing wrong in your company is 100% your fault.You'll learn about:• Why the World Is Abundant• The Accountability Breakthrough• Positivity Is Quiet• Kindness as a Business Trait• Why the Algorithm Is Truth

In today's episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, we revisit the Forward Keynote that I gave in Jakarta, Indonesia back in March 2019. Remember to ALWAYS stay patient; Oh and hit me up to let me know what you thought 😉Enjoy! Let me know what you thought.

In this short episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I answer a few impromptu questions at Cannes about how to grow multiple brands at the same time, why the experts telling you to niche down are wrong, and which platform is most underrated right now. I share why being multidimensional beats being one-dimensional over the long term, why you have to have the humility to take fewer views on individual pieces, and how AI-assisted editing makes 1,000 pieces of content a day possible.You'll learn about:• Why Multidimensional Beats One-Dimensional• The Humility to Get Fewer Views per Piece• How 1,000 Pieces a Day Actually Works• AI Tools for Content Editing• Snapchat Spotlight as the Next Underrated Platform

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I talk about why gratitude is thecheat code to a happy life. I share the math — you're 400 trillion to 1 to even be alive— and why understanding the score should energize you every single day. I alsodiscuss how to reframe perspective, why I practice gratitude every day, and how tochoose offense over prevent defense.You'll learn about:• The Rarity of Being Alive• Practicing Gratitude Every Day• Offense Over Prevent Defense• Reframing Your Perspective

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down for a long-form guest interview and go all the way back. I share the three moments I knew everything was about to change — the first time I used the internet, the day I used ChatGPT, and the day the iPhone came out — and why I knew that everything built on top of the iPhone was going to win. You'll learn about:• The Three Moments I Knew Tech Was About to Change Everything• Why the iPhone is the Remote Control of Our Lives• Why Humble Beginnings Build a Different Hustle Muscle• Why Love In the Home Makes You Unstoppable• Why Your Parents Being Your Role Models Is an Advantage

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down with Laura Desmond, CMO of Adobe, at Cannes 2026 for a Marketing for the Now conversation. We get into why experience maxing — IRL, in real life — is mattering more than ever, why VaynerX bet the farm on becoming an experiential agency, and why AI tools will get commoditized at scale exactly the way big data did. I share the Photoshop history lesson every fearful creative needs to hear, why the human matters more in an AI world, not less, and the jungle-gym career advice every young marketer should be writing down.You'll learn about:• Why Experience Maxing (IRL) Is Mattering More Than Ever• Why the Human Variable Matters More, Not Less• The Humility to Take a Step Backwards

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I break down the two extreme places the courage to be creative actually comes from — having nothing to lose, or having incredible depth of knowledge and conviction. I go back to the first episode of Wine Library TV in February 2006, when I was 31 years old and had already spent more than half my life studying wine, and I explain why no sommelier in England or France or Italy was ever going to walk up on me and expose me for not knowing my sh*t.You'll learn about:• The Two Extremes That Produce Creative Courage• Depth of Knowledge as the Other Path• Why Silly Works When the Substance Is Real• How to Build Conviction Before You Press Record

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down on Social Currency for a wide-ranging interview on 20 years of creating content. We get into why social media is dead and interest media is the new reality, why quantity isn't debatable, and the "and not or" doctrine I keep coming back to with AI and IRL. I share how staying in my lane builds confidence on camera, why technology is undefeated and you can't squeeze the tomato through the internet, the 15/85 system that's running my career right now, and why analog businesses are the 1965 play of 2036.You'll learn about:• Why Social Media Is Dead and Interest Media Is Winning• Why Confidence Comes From Staying In Your Lane• Quantity vs. Quality (And Why Quantity Isn't Debatable)• The And-Not-Or Doctrine for AI + IRL• Why Technology Is Undefeated• The 15/85 Operating System• Why Analog Businesses Are the 1965 Play of 2036• Brands as Media Companies First

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down with Rashawn Dhanraj of Adobe Brand Studio and Grace Kao of Snap at Cannes for a panel on AI and creativity. I unload on why the industry is doing AI wrong — bringing subjective audacity and insecurity to the tools instead of curiosity and awarding itself for work that doesn't move the business. I get into why strategists have the biggest upside with AI, why the algorithm is just consumer attention, and why media and creative should never have been separated.You'll learn about:• AI as a Thinking Partner (Not a Magic Button)• Why Strategists Have the Biggest Upside• Why Media and Creative Have to Be Reunited• Mastering AI Is Like "Mastering the Internet" in 1999

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down with Naveen, founder of Glance, at Cannes 2026 to talk about agentic commerce — the first time in 30 years the user interface of how people buy things is going to change. We discuss why agents will quietly handle the categories you don't care about so you have more time for the ones you love. I also explain why brands that aren't structuring their websites and content to be read by agents will have no opportunity of being bought.You'll learn about:• What Agentic Commerce Really Is• Why the UI of Shopping Is Changing• How Brands Get Found by Agents• The Late-90s Google Moment Again• Why You Should Participate Early

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down on New York Knights with Lyrical Lemonade to talk about why love defeats hate every time and why the American Dream has never been greater. I share my biggest professional Kryptonite — lack of candor — and how that affected my professional life. I also discuss live shopping as the 2011 social moment and why pointing thumbs instead of fingers is the only way out.You'll learn about:• Why Love Defeats Hate• Kind Candor as a Leader• Why Live Shopping is 2011 Social• Pointing Thumbs Over Fingers• The Power of Simplifying

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I talk about why brand is the single most important thing in business — number one, two, three, four, five, and six. I share why hiring around your weaknesses, hosting your own podcast, and choosing culture over money are the unlocks most operators are still missing. I also discuss why everything's fixable, why I've spent ten years tricking the market about VaynerMedia, and where the disproportionate confidence in my voice actually comes from. You'll learn about:• Why Brand Beats Sales• Hiring Around Your Weaknesses• Choosing Culture Over Money

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down on the Dad Gangpodcast to talk about why dads are in the best spot they've been in the last 30 to 40years and why we're living in the greatest era of human opportunity in his pocket. I share why you should always judge the judger before taking anyone's advice, why living within your means will change your life, andwhy a 25 year old man being tracked on his mom's family app may be the singularbiggest issue of our time. I also discuss what my father taught me about honor, whatmy mother taught me about being destined for the ocean, and why tribalism — whenused to support each other — is one of the great ways to make the world better. You'll learn about:• Flipping the Camera can Change Your Life• What it Means to "Judge the Judger"• Adversity as the Core Foundation of Success

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down on the CoinDesk Gen C Podcast to talk about why AI is the biggest thing since the internet and why too many people are stuck in "no culture" instead of "maybe culture." I share why the human being is the most underrated thing in the world, and how a 16 year old in rural Peru or the outskirts of Pittsburgh now has unprecedented opportunity. I also discuss why this explosion of AI is the precursor to the explosion of analog, and why brand is about to be put on a pedestal in the agentic era.You'll learn about:• Maybe Culture vs. No Culture• Unprecedented Opportunity for the Have-Nots• Why Algorithms Expose People• The Coming Analog Renaissance• Why Brand Goes on a Pedestal• Optimism About the Human Being

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down with Daniel Wall, the host of Behind the Wall to discuss the foundational elements of my success: gratitude, hard work, and the influence of my parents. I dive deep into why I’m obsessed with providing value to my audience and why "kind candor" is the most important skill I’ve developed in the last five years. I also share my latest platform predictions for creators looking to stay ahead of the curve.

Today’s episode is a throwback mashup from 2020 where I talk about overcoming the fear of being judged and why change is a good thing as long as you maintain balance. I bet this hits home for many of you.

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I discuss the staggering reality that work occupies 50% of your waking adult life and why doing something you hate for material items is a losing game. I also dive deep into why self-awareness and ignoring the "noise" of outside judgment are the ultimate keys to long-term fulfillment. You’ll learn about:The connection between work ethic and addressing unhappinessHow to build extreme self-awareness by accepting your flawsThe importance of loving the process over material rewardsWhy excuses are poison to your progressHow to stop being crippled by the opinions of others

Today's episode is another TikTok live I did recently where I answer people's questions. I talk about how to pick the right business based not on trends or hype, but on self-awareness, passion, and what you can actually execute on. We discuss why the economy shouldn’t stop you from starting, why everything comes down to knowing your strengths, and why posting content at scale is still the biggest opportunity. I also break down live social shopping, the truth about oversaturated markets, how to build discipline, and why accountability is the starting point for breaking bad habits. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down to discuss the massive influence professional wrestling had on my career and how "cutting a promo" made me a better public speaker. I dive deep into why execution is the only thing that separates winners from dreamers. I also share the personal breakthrough that led me to prioritize my health at age 38 and why I believe parenting is all about building self-esteem.

In this episode the team throws it back to a talk I gave in February 2020 that's still relevant to this day... stop valuing the opinions of other people and start creating opportunity for yourself! Posting organic social media content is the #1 way to create opportunity for yourself. Share this with a friend who needs to hear it!

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I’m joined by Ronen Harary, co-founder of Spin Master and the creator of global hits like Paw Patrol and Bakugan. We dive deep into his new book and why I believe the decade between 20 and 30 is the most important time to bet on yourself and follow your internal knowing. We also discuss the "Power of Not Knowing," how to handle massive business failures, and why staying in motion is the only way to create real luck.Ronnen's book No Experience Necessary is available for pre-order. Order your copy today at Amazon, Barnes and Noble or wherever books are sold! You’ll learn about:The "Inverse Risk" of not following your passion.How Spin Master survived two years of losses to create Paw Patrol.Why "fresh eyes" are more dangerous than experience.The strategy of profit sharing to scale human capital.How to facilitate difficult "unsaid" conversations within families.

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I talk about the massive shift coming to business through AI and why you need to stop making excuses and start putting in the 50 hours of homework to understand it. I discuss the underestimated potential of live shopping and how one TikTok post can sell out a product nationally. I also share personal stories about my biggest career regrets regarding candor and how my immigrant upbringing shaped my perspective on gratitude.You’ll learn about:Why AI is a tool, not a job-killerThe definition of "Kind Candor" and why your team needs itHow to build a personal brand by providing value to othersThe impact of "Agentic Agents" and OpenClaw on your daily lifeLessons on accountability and keeping your word

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio experience, I go on live shopping streams to discuss the new set of VeeFriends Topps Chrome 2026 and what it means to me to be building the "next Pokemon." I also break down the rarity structure of the Topps Chrome set and encourage you to learn more at veefriends.com/chrome if you enjoyed this episode.Thank you for listening 💜

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I talk about the massive shift from social media to interest media and why your brand needs to be obsessed with the end consumer. I encourage you to look past the "dirty data" and fake reports that are stalling our industry and start using common sense to see where attention is actually going. I also discuss the "Barbell Syndrome" - the simultaneous rise of extreme AI digitalization and the return to analog, real-life activations. You’ll learn about:The shift from SEO to AEO (Answer Engine Optimization)Why I’m betting big on Live Shopping and apps like WhatnotThe transition from Social Media to Interest MediaHow to use organic social content as a free testing ground for your productsWhy "Convenience is King" will always drive consumer behavior

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I throw it back to a conversation with Jesse Itzler - the rapper behind the Knicks theme song - to discuss the importance of execution as an entrepreneur, the dedication it takes to be successful, and Jesse's origin story. Share this episode with a Knicks fan 💙🧡🏀

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I dive deep into the launch of VeeFriends Topps Chrome and what it takes to build a massive intellectual property universe from scratch. I share the story of starting VaynerMedia in a borrowed conference room at 34 and why starting from zero is actually your biggest advantage. I also discuss the future of live shopping on platforms like TikTok and Whatnot, and why I’m betting the next 50 years of my life on characters like Patient Panda and Empathy Elephant.Today VeeFriends Topps Chrome 2026 is released at topps.com - go there to start collecting VeeFriends today!

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I dive into the madness surrounding the New York Knicks' historic run to the NBA Finals. I discuss the market dynamics driving ticket prices and why this is a case study in decades of pent-up demand. I also break down the "Barbell Syndrome" happening in business today: the parallel rise of AI and the exploding demand for live, analog experiences. Finally, we get real about why Fortune 500 companies have begun to focus on cultural relevance and organic social media.You’ll learn about:The Rise of the "Barbell Syndrome" in BusinessHow to Scale Business Results Using Organic Social MediaThe Impact of Pent-Up Demand on Market PricingSelf-Esteem vs. Insecurity in Fan Culture and Life

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down with the legends on All the Smoke to discuss the biggest shifts in media and business. I explain the current state of linear TV and how you can win by mastering "interest media" through content volume. I also dive deep into why I believe nice guys finish first and how to build the emotional strength to tune out the noise of judgment.You’ll learn about:The Power of "Interest Media"Career Advice for Modern Athletes and EntrepreneursHow to Build Resilience Through AdversityHow to Overcome the Fear of Being MisunderstoodHow to Deal with Public Judgment or Criticism

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down to discuss my true life’s mission: helping the world dream bigger by building real self-esteem. I dive into the two distinct ways people reach the top and why only one leads to long-term fulfillment. I also share my personal aspirations for my family and how I hope to help them—and you—find a sense of "lightness" and balance in a materialistic world.You’ll learn about:The difference between insecurity-driven and love-driven successHow to build real self-esteem vs. entitlementMy childhood dream of buying the New York JetsWhy self-awareness is the key to eradicating hate and envyPractical ways to find "lightness" and reduce anxiety

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, we're throwing it back to when I sat down with Aubrey Marcus, CEO of Onnit in 2019. We talk about where confidence can take you and how to build your self-esteem.

Today's episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience is a fun one. It's a throwback to Podcast with friends where I sit down with Dina Ayada, Joe Gatto, and Nicky Cassano, we chat about why people are vulnerable to judgement from others, not caring about other people's opinions, and the importance of patience, intuition, and resilience. We also talk about fear, why it is fake, and how to overcome it. Hope you enjoy this one!  Thanks for listening!

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down with the top social commerce creators in the world to discuss the biggest transition they face: moving from being a salesperson to building a personal brand. I share why I’m moving to 400 pieces of content a day and why you need to start treating your employees like family.  You’ll learn about:The 95/5 Rule: Prioritizing Brand Over SalesHow to Scale Your Team with a "Ride or Die" Right HandWhy Diversification is Your Only Protection Against Platform ShiftsHow to Use AI Tools to Supercharge Your Content Output

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I go on the My First Million Podcast with Shaan Puri and Sam Parr to break down the behind-the-scenes operations of my seven eight-figure businesses and how I manage them all without losing my mind. I discuss why the 15-minute meeting is my secret weapon for productivity and how I’ve moved to leading with Kind Candor. I also share my perspective on "long-term greed" and why building a relationship graph is the most important thing you can do for your career.  You’ll learn about:The Power of "Kind Candor" in ManagementThe Future of the "Individual Empire" and Creator-EntrepreneursWhy Live Shopping is the Next Major Shift in Global Commerce

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience. The team has a throwback from a keynote I gave in Alpharetta, Georgia on Sept. 27, 2019. There's a ton of straight forward advice about how to give and ask the right way. Let me know what you thought and don't forget to share this episode with a friend!

In this episode, I sit down with leaders in the self-storage industry on the No Vacancy Podcast to discuss the vital importance of culture in a commoditized world. I dive deep into why the intent of a leader is the foundation of any successful business and why I’m visceral to negativity in the workplace. I also share my perspective on whether empathy is a "teachable" trait and provide an update on my lifelong goal of buying the New York Jets.

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I talk about why the current business landscape is broken and how you can fix your strategy by playing the long game. I encourage you to stop taking money out of your business for short-term luxuries and instead reinvest every dollar to build a healthy, long-term empire. I also discuss my personal journey of living in an apartment until I was 34 to save the cash I needed to go on the offense.You’ll learn about:The Power of Extreme PatienceHow to Reinvest in Your Business for Maximum GrowthWhy Lifestyle Creep is Your Biggest EnemyThe Importance of Financial Discipline in Your 20sHow to Define Winning Through Control and Happiness

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience I go on the Schrager Hour to discuss the insanity of the Knicks being in the Finals, the QVC-ification of Social Media with the rise of Live Shopping, and why collectibles are becoming a lifestyle genre like sports, music, movies, etc. I also talk about how the world is heading into a barbell era... AI and Analog Share this episode with a friend you're watching the Knicks game with 💙🧡