The GaryVee Audio Experience

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down with Gstaad Guy to talk about whose judgment deserves your attention and why curiosity matters more than cynicism. We discuss the difference between encouraging people and enabling them, along with my belief that advancing technology will bring renewed interest in real-world connection. I also share why choosing people who genuinely care about you matters more than access or status.You'll learn about:Choosing Whose Judgment To AcceptEncouragement Without Enabling Bad BehaviorCuriosity With Optimism And PracticalityThe Return To Real-World ConnectionRelationships Beyond Access And Status

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down with Ryan Chen, founder and CEO of CRWD, to talk about why I believe analog marketing is making a comeback. CRWD connects businesses with everyday people for paid gigs, from trying products and visiting stores to attending experiences and providing customer feedback.Ryan and I break down how technology can power old-school guerrilla marketing, help businesses attract their first customers, and turn real-world experiences into consumer insights. We also discuss opportunities to earn extra income without a large social media following, the role of product sampling in customer acquisition, and why offline marketing should complement (not replace) social media, SEO and email.In this episode:• How CRWD’s marketplace connects brands with everyday consumers• Why I’m excited about experiential marketing and in-person activations• Getting people to try a new product, restaurant or app• Using customer feedback and market research to improve your business• Ryan’s entrepreneurial journey and what past setbacks can teach foundersMy thesis: analog is coming back, and I hope this conversation inspires you to do something about this intuition I have.

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I talk about practical optimism, accountability, and focusing on the choices you can control when business or career plans get difficult. I share my perspective on the appeal of in-person experiences, and leading with self-awareness while valuing people. I also discuss finding your own motivation, questioning money as the measure of success, and defining work-life balance around your circumstances.You'll learn about:Practical Optimism And AccountabilityCreating More Options For YourselfSelf-Awareness And People-First LeadershipValidation Beyond Financial SuccessDefining Your Own Work-Life Balance

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I talk about matching big ambitions with daily execution and staying close to the craft as your career grows. I share how confidence, self-awareness, and kind candor shape the way I work and lead. I also discuss using social media and AI to create in-person connections, motivating people around their changing needs, and choosing impact over maximizing dollars.You'll learn about:Big Ambitions And Daily ExecutionStaying Close To The CraftConfidence And Kind CandorOnline Attention And In-Person ConnectionsLeadership Around Individual NeedsChoosing Legacy Over Currency

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I talk about why knowing the tactics isn't enough if fear and other people's judgment keep you from acting. I share how consistent content, live shopping, and turning livestreams into clips can help build awareness for your business. I also discuss becoming a practitioner, using your twenties to explore, and living with your decisions instead of dwelling on them. You'll learn about:Moving Past Fear Of JudgmentBuilding A Consistent Content PracticeTurning Livestreams Into Reusable ContentExploring Opportunities In Your TwentiesLearning Through Practice And Accountability

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, Claude Silver (Chief Heart Officer) and I talk about why kindness, emotional intelligence, and reducing fear matter to business performance. I share how self-awareness helps leaders recognize their shortcomings, focus on strengths, and approach new technology with humility instead of defensiveness. I also discuss the balance between kindness and candor, serving the people you lead, and why I see optimism as a practical trait.You'll learn about:Kindness And Business PerformanceReducing Fear Through LeadershipSelf-Awareness And Complementary StrengthsBalancing Kindness With CandorOptimism As A Practical Trait

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I talk about dreaming bigger while staying humble and self-aware enough to understand what you actually want. I share why curiosity, perspective, and emotional resilience matter, and why learning about AI has to turn into using it. I also discuss focusing on customers instead of comparison, moving beyond envy, and doing the work rather than collecting more information.You'll learn about:Balancing Ambition With Self-AwarenessMoving Beyond Envy And ComparisonTurning AI Learning Into PracticeCuriosity As A Business AdvantageBuilding Emotional Resilience And Discipline

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down with the Nude Project founders to talk about growing a fashion brand without letting the fear of overexposure hold you back. I share my perspective on live shopping, personal branding, and hiring the right people as your business expands. I also discuss why building a bigger company is a choice, not the definition of a happy life.You'll learn about:Brand Visibility And OverexposureLive Shopping And DiscoverabilityPersonal Branding Without The PressureHiring For Your Next StageDefining Success On Your Terms

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I talk about the biggest opportunity you're all sleeping on right now. I share how I think about content volume, going viral, and documenting your work. I also discuss the difference between accountability and self-criticism, why purpose requires humility, and why I see forgiveness as astrength.You'll learn about:Documenting And Creating ContentAccountability Without Attacking YourselfPurpose, Humility, And Forgiveness

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down on the Mel Robbins Podcast to talk about letting go of outside validation and building a life with more peace of mind. I share why your embarrassment can become your advantage and why taking action matters more than waiting for everyone to understand you. I also discuss choosing what you consume, finding supportive people online, and replacing envy with joy for others.Watch the full conversation on The Mel Robbins Podcast.You'll learn about:Letting Go Of Outside ValidationChoosing Peace Of MindTurning Embarrassment Into An AdvantageMoving Beyond Envy And Comparison