Episodes

May 17, 2026

Why Live Shopping and Nostalgia are Winning in 2026

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I talk about the two biggest shifts happening in the market right now: the total takeover of Live Shopping and the rise of "Kidulting." I encourage you to look beyond $100 items and realize that everything from luxury cars to professional services will be sold live over the next decade. I also discuss why I’m doubling down on human connection and community while everyone else is chasing AI efficiency. You’ll learn about: The Inevitable Evolution...
May 17, 2026

Your Lack of Patience is Killing Your Business

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I talk about the biggest reason why entrepreneurs fail to build long-term businesses: a lack of patience. I encourage you to audit your lifestyle and determine if your need for "fancy" things like cars and watches is actually becoming your boss. This episode is a Gary Vaynerchuk Original Film created by David Rock in 2019. You’ll learn about: How to Stand Out for the Long Term The Danger of Lifestyle Inflation My Strategy for Aggressive Busine...
May 15, 2026

Why IP and StoryTelling are Essential to Building a Brand in 2026

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down with Omar from Near Mint Condition to discuss the most important project I’m working on: VFriends comics. I explain why storytelling is the ultimate foundation for any brand and why I’ve decided to dive deep into the world of comic books. I also dive deep into my personal creative process - from my original character doodles to "collaborative conviction" off-sites with industry legends like Jim Rugg and DJ Koffman. You’ll learn about: ...
May 14, 2026

AI + Social Media = The Biggest Opportunity of Our Lifetime

Today's episode of the GaryVee Audio experience is a throwback to a keynote Q&A with Andrew Cordle ‪ where I discuss the massive impact AI will have on our world. We talk about why your personal brand is the ultimate funnel, the rapid decline of Google search, and why posting content consistently is one of the most important skills you can build for your business. I also get into why you shouldn't just post about one niche, how your smart fridge will order its own groceries in the future, and my...
May 13, 2026

How a Creator can Build a Personal Brand around Live Shopping in 2026

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.
May 12, 2026

How to Scale Your Reselling Business with AI

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" manag...
May 11, 2026

The #1 Secret Weapon Every Business Owner Needs in 2026

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" Philosophy Why Finan...
May 10, 2026

What’s the ROI of Your Mother?

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 💜
May 9, 2026

3 Minute Saturday Morning Reset: Why Practical Optimism is the Ultimate Competitive Advantage

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 professi...
May 8, 2026

The #1 Way to Win at Marketing in 2026

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 Tool The Concept of "Day Trading Attentio...
May 7, 2026

How Anyone Can Make $1,000,000 in 24 Months: How to Start Live Shopping in 2026

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. How to Start Selling on Live Shopping Why You Need 100 Hours of AI Research How to Deal with Judgment ...
May 6, 2026

The 42 Minute Playbook on Live Shopping

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 ...
May 5, 2026

How to Use AI to Grow Your Business on Social Media in 2026

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 Analog How to Use AI Tools for Content Creation Building Commu...
May 4, 2026

The Power of No: Why Saying Yes Is Stalling Your Progress

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 Entrepreneur How to Start Selling on Live Shopping How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome How t...
May 1, 2026

The #1 Thing Stopping You from Success

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.
April 29, 2026

Why 2026 is the Year of Opportunity for IRL Experiences

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...
April 28, 2026

31 Minutes of Advice for the 20-30 Year Old Who “Needs” a Win

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 o...
April 27, 2026

Why AI is the Greatest Equalizer Since the Internet

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 S...
April 24, 2026

How to Win in the Age of Interest Media: Live Shopping and AI

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 Affil...
April 23, 2026

The 40 Minute Marketing Playbook

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 a...
April 22, 2026

The Future of Retail: Why Analog Experiences are Making a Comeback

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...
April 21, 2026

Listen to this if You're Graduating in May

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 ...
April 20, 2026

Why Personal Branding is Not Required for Business Success

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 strateg...
April 17, 2026

Kindness as a Weapon: Redefining Strength for Modern Men

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 Yo...