How to Build a Career You Actually Love | Tea with GaryVee Ep #80

AI is disrupting content faster than most people are ready for. In this raw workshop-style session, Gary Vee breaks down how organic content strategy needs to evolve in 2025. From cheaper, faster production to shifting audience expectations, this episode dives into what’s working now, what’s outdated, and how to stay relevant without burning out. If you're creating content, leading a brand, or navigating AI's impact on marketing, this is your blueprint.

10 Juli 29min

In this episode of Tea with GaryVee, Gary answers a crucial question from a creator struggling to sell a book despite hitting 10K views per video and one viral hit near a million. Gary breaks down the disconnect between views and conversions, and shares one of the most important business lessons of his career: the power of 1:1 community building.You’ll also hear:How Gary’s personal DM strategy from 2007–2011 changed his lifeWhy high views don’t always equal sales and how to fix itLessons from the VeeFriends launch and early Wine Library daysAdvice for creators trying to turn attention into actionWhether you’re a founder, creator, or just trying to figure out social media marketing, this episode is packed with practical gems.

3 Juli 26min

What a conversation! In this episode of OGs of Playmaker Original presented by DraftKings, I sit down for an unfiltered, wide-ranging talk about where I came from, what shaped me, and why I see the world the way I do today.We go deep on my childhood as an immigrant kid from the USSR, growing up in Queens and New Jersey, and how the adversity I faced gave me a hunger that shaped my whole career. I share stories about building my dad’s liquor store into a $60M wine business, spotting the early days of YouTube, and the lessons I learned (and big misses!) as an angel investor in companies like Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, and yes, even Uber.We also dive into how I read culture, stay ahead of trends, and why mixing up your circle is the secret sauce to learning and winning long-term. And of course, we chop it up about the Knicks, Jets, and how New York sports fandom is religion for me.This one’s raw, real, and packed with mindset shifts for anyone who wants to build, bet on themselves, and stay hungry.

1 Juli 41min

Today's video is a Q&A I did during the Grow With Video Summit, organized by Think Media. I answer a bunch of interesting content creation and social media questions including:0:00 Intro1:05 What are the current trends to grow on social media?4:48 What qualities do you look for in collaborators?6:03 How can I promote my credentials effectively without coming across as bragging?8:15 How often do I email my list?9:44 How to market a new kids YouTube channel in 2024?11:54 How to overcome content creation burnout?14:14 How to attract clients who have tax problems?15:37 How can businesses optimize for AI search?16:22 How do you stay focused amid distractions?17:44 How to balance family & career alongside YouTube entrepreneurship?21:04 How to build a brand focused on gaming, personal development, and overcoming physical disabilities? 22:18 How important is posting on other platforms for a YouTube creator?23:15 How to establish yourself as an expert in a niche?Hope you enjoy!

27 Juni 24min

Today’s episode is an absolute 🔥 masterclass for anyone trying to grow a business without excuses. I’m coming to you live from NYC, hyped for Game 4 at the Garden, but even more hyped about the energy in this Q&A. We talk live selling, building a brand from zero dollars, balancing dreams with practicality, and why trust is your best business strategy.💡 Whether you're 22 and crushing it on Whatnot, launching your first catering biz, or leading a company culture—this episode has gems for every level of the game.We talk about:The $2M Whatnot seller and why she shouldn’t stop nowHow to build a business when you have $0 and no experienceWhy telling people not to hire you builds trust & drives salesThe power of personal brand (and how to post about burritos and your business)How I coach my leadership team at VaynerMedia (yes, including firings)My playbook for LinkedIn content that actually lands you businessHow to get your first clients using your phone contacts & courageAdvice for entrepreneurs with skeptical spousesA no-BS rant on negativity vs. hope

26 Juni 33min

I’ve been shouting this from the rooftops: live social shopping is about to explode—and in this episode, I sit down with someone who’s actually doing it at scale. David Rawlinson, CEO of QVC Group, joins me to break down how one of the OGs of commerce + entertainment is going all-in on the next retail revolution.We talk about what’s happening with TikTok Shop, why America is behind China in social shopping, how QVC is reinventing itself, and how creators, entrepreneurs, and even “garage sale” sellers can win big in this space. This isn’t just theory—this is real strategy for where attention, commerce, and community are all headed.💥 If you’re a business owner, marketer, influencer, or just curious about where buying behavior is going… you NEED to hear this.

24 Juni 26min

In this raw, unfiltered deep-dive with AdAge, I break down what makes VaynerMedia and VaynerX different — and why kindness, culture, and conviction are more powerful than any viral TV spot.Whether you’re building a business, a brand, or a life — this one’s for you. 💥We talk about:Why “TV-first” thinking is killing creativity 🧠How I built VaynerX like a startup, not a holding companyMy real take on AI, influencers & the future of marketingThe secret behind our Honey Empire culture 🍯Why BeFriends is my most personal, creative project everThe myth of trends — and why they actually matterWhat kind of clients we actually want to work with (yes, I said it)How my lemonade stand taught me everything I needed to knowIf you care about brand building, leadership, or marketing in the year we actually live in — this episode will hit hard.Listen now and tell a friend who needs to hear it.

20 Juni 34min

Too many people are stuck trying to be perfect—but perfection is a trap. The truth? Being wrong isn’t a failure… it’s a feature of being human.In this special MicroVee for Juneteenth, I talk about the power of changing your mind, the myth of always having it together, and why letting go of judgment—especially from others—is the ultimate freedom.We talk about:💥 Why being wrong is not a weakness🔁 How to adapt quickly without shame🧩 The danger of living for someone else’s opinion🛑 Why saying “I changed my mind” is a superpowerThis one’s for anyone stuck in self-judgment or afraid to pivot. Let go of the pressure, honor your process, and live your truth.

19 Juni 1min