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 Community Through "Clubs"
- How to Scale Using Live Shopping and "Commerce-tainment"
- How to Deal with Keyboard Warriors and Online Judgment







