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 on Pickleball and Wiffle Ball
• The Future of Live Social Commerce and TikTok Shop
• Why "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 Speed
• How Comparison Destroys Productivity
• The Importance of Documenting Your Journey
• Why Your 20s are for Sacrifice and Learning
• Overcoming 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 Algorithms
• The Exploding Value of "Analog Access"
• How to Overcome the Fear of Regret
• The 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 Affiliates

• Building Your World with Agentic AI

• Why You Need to Post 8-19 Times a Day

• The 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 Strategy

• Why "No" is Poison for Your Business

• How to Build a "Honey Empire" Through Soft Skills

• The 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 Candor
• Why I'm Bullish on Analog Experiences
• How to Eliminate Fear in the Workplace
• The Future of Live Shopping and Content Studios
• Why 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 Risk
• Why I Think College is a Racket for Entrepreneurs
• How to Fall in Love with Losing
• The Power of Tuning Out Parent and Peer Pressure
• Why 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 requirement
• The strategy for posting 16 times a day to win
• How to treat social impact as a "plus up" for your business
• Why YouTube Shorts is the key to winning with Gemini and Google Search
• How to scale your business by reinvesting all profits for an exit