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.

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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.

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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-killer

• The definition of "Kind Candor" and why your team needs it

• How to build a personal brand by providing value to others

• The impact of "Agentic Agents" and OpenClaw on your daily life

• Lessons 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.

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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 Whatnot
• The transition from Social Media to Interest Media
• How to use organic social content as a free testing ground for your products
• Why "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.

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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.

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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 Business

• How to Scale Business Results Using Organic Social Media

• The Impact of Pent-Up Demand on Market Pricing

• Self-Esteem vs. Insecurity in Fan Culture and Life