The Garyvee Audio Experience

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.

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" management philosophyWhy I’m bullish on vintage comic books and fictional character cardsHow to use AI tools to scale your business solo

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" PhilosophyWhy Financial Success Won't Cure InsecurityHow to Practice Radical GratitudeThe Danger of Parental Financial Support After 22How to Scale Your Communication Through Content

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

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 professional successHow to choose passion over profit for long-term happinessThe difference between toxic positivity and practical optimismWhy you need to cut out toxic friends and bad habits to winHow to stop letting generational fear hold you back

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 ToolThe Concept of "Day Trading Attention"How to Scale Your Content to 100 Posts a DayWhy Authenticity is the Only Way to Leverage CultureHow to Overcome Your Fear of AI and Use it as a Tool

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. You’ll learn about:How to Start Selling on Live ShoppingWhy You Need 100 Hours of AI ResearchHow to Deal with Judgment or DisapprovalThe Importance of Self-Awareness in BusinessWhy You Should Maximize for Joy, Not Just Money

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 CommerceWhy the "Gift of Gab" is the most valuable skill in 2026How to build a brand through relevance rather than boardroom ideologyThe 20-hour framework for mastering new platformsWhat we can learn from the $700 billion live shopping market in China

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 AnalogHow to Use AI Tools for Content CreationBuilding Community Through "Clubs"How to Scale Using Live Shopping and "Commerce-tainment"How to Deal with Keyboard Warriors and Online Judgment

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 EntrepreneurHow to Start Selling on Live Shopping How to Overcome Imposter SyndromeHow to Deal with Judgement or Disapproval

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.

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 OpportunityWhy I’m Betting on Pickleball and Wiffle BallThe Future of Live Social Commerce and TikTok ShopWhy "Fresh Eyes" are Your Biggest Competitive Advantage

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 of Macro Patience and Micro SpeedHow Comparison Destroys ProductivityThe Importance of Documenting Your JourneyWhy Your 20s are for Sacrifice and LearningOvercoming the Pressure of Arbitrary Milestones

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down on the Prakhar Gupta Podcast to discuss the biggest shift in technology since the advent of the web: Artificial Intelligence. I encourage you to do your 50 hours of homework to understand how AI will create wealth for the long tail of the population. I also discuss the importance of self-esteem, the flaws in modern parenting, and why you need to stop living for other people's judgment.  You’ll learn about:How to Take Control of Your Social Media AlgorithmsThe Exploding Value of "Analog Access"How to Overcome the Fear of RegretThe Relationship Between Self-Esteem and Accountability

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I talk about the massive shift we’re seeing in technology and consumer behavior. I encourage you to spend 30 to 50 hours of homework on agentic AI and "OpenClaw" to understand how to build a team of AI agents for your business. I also discuss the $1 trillion live shopping market and how being a TikTok affiliate can be a more profitable path than traditional content creation. You’ll learn about:The Future of Live Social Shopping and TikTok AffiliatesBuilding Your World with Agentic AIWhy You Need to Post 8-19 Times a DayThe Difference Between "Pointing Thumbs" and "Pointing Fingers"How to Live in Reality and Tune Out External Noise

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I throw it back to some past keynotes where I break down how to grow your business through social media and why adapting to new technology is imperative. I also discuss the importance of positive perspective... Life is how you see it my friends You'll learn about: The LinkedIn B2B Ad StrategyWhy "No" is Poison for Your BusinessHow to Build a "Honey Empire" Through Soft SkillsThe Strategy of "Contextual Creative at Scale"Using a Podcast as a Business Development Tool

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down with the leaders of Ulta Beauty to discuss the massive shift happening in retail and leadership. I encourage you to stop weaponizing fear and start focusing on "Kind Candor" to build long-term trust with your teams. I also discuss the "Barbell Effect" of retail—where high-tech AI meets high-touch analog—and why physical stores must evolve into experiential content studios to survive. You’ll learn about:The Concept of Kind CandorWhy I'm Bullish on Analog ExperiencesHow to Eliminate Fear in the WorkplaceThe Future of Live Shopping and Content StudiosWhy You Need to Give Yourself More Grace

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I talk about the biggest opportunity you have right now: your youth. I encourage you to do the work and taste as many different things as possible before the baggage of life sets in. I also discuss why the "nice guys finish last" mentality should be eliminated and why self-awareness is the ultimate competitive advantage.  You’ll learn about:The 50-Month Window for RiskWhy I Think College is a Racket for EntrepreneursHow to Fall in Love with LosingThe Power of Tuning Out Parent and Peer PressureWhy Kindness is a Winning Business Strategy

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down on the vYve Speaker Session to tackle the biggest hurdles in marketing and scaling today. I challenge the idea that every founder needs a personal brand and explain why high-volume content is your most important job in 2026. I also discuss how to integrate AI into your business model and why you need to stop over-polishing your social media presence. You’ll learn about:Why personal branding is a choice, not a requirementThe strategy for posting 16 times a day to winHow to treat social impact as a "plus up" for your businessWhy YouTube Shorts is the key to winning with Gemini and Google SearchHow to scale your business by reinvesting all profits for an exit

In this episode, I sit down to discuss the critical challenges facing modern men and boys in an era of unlimited optionality and extreme insecurity. I encourage you to take your foot off the pedal as a parent and allow your children to face the "jungle" of real-world consequences. I also discuss why financial enabling is destroying the self-esteem of young adults and why true success is measured by peace of mind.You’ll learn about:The Danger of "Eighth-Place Trophies"Why Your Kid is Not Your FriendHow to Use Sports to Teach HumilityThe Importance of Dealing with "Sucky Authority"Why Financial Independence is the Key to Self-Respect