Get Attention and “Embrace the Dirt” for Success with Gary Vee

Real talk: Are you willing to get your hands dirty with the gritty, often overlooked tasks that lay the groundwork for your future?

My resident co-host Amy Porterfield, our guest Gary Vaynerchuk, and I had a conversation about how important this mindset shift really is to become the person you need to be (so you can have the things you want to have and do the things you want to do.)

But that’s not all…

In this episode, you’ll learn the importance of authenticity in content creation, personal branding, and the strategic use of tools like green screens and targeted ads to engage audiences and drive business growth.

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(00:00:01) The theme of this co-hosting series: Going against the grain in business and marketing.

(00:07:15) The necessity of innovation and going against the grain to stay relevant in business.

(00:10:04) The significance of being “hands-on” on your social media platforms.

(00:15:12) The evolution of social media algorithms and the impact on content visibility.

(00:17:22) The shift to interest graph and algorithmic reach on social media platforms.

(00:18:29) The unprecedented opportunity to capture attention on social media and the importance of taking action.

(00:20:28) A discussion on overcoming insecurities and fear of regret.

(00:24:12) Gary Vaynerchuk's journey of betting on himself and the sacrifices he made for long-term success.

(00:27:15) Some of the best strategies for business growth.

(00:32:01) The impact of creating relevant content and its potential to drive business growth (with practical examples).

(00:34:34) Discussion on using general video content to gauge interest before localizing for targeted advertising.

(00:36:51) Why Gary loves it when his posts DON’T perform well.

(00:37:34) The need for humility, taking risks, and going against the grain in business.

(00:47:09) Gary's confidence in his book's potential to revolutionize social media marketing.

(00:48:52) Gary’s advice to you about creating content.

(00:49:54) Why Gary isn’t heavily marketing his book.

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Gary Vaynerchuk

↭ Serial Entrepreneur ↭ Chairman of VaynerX ↭ CEO of VaynerMedia Gary Vaynerchuk is a serial entrepreneur and serves as the Chairman of VaynerX, the CEO of VaynerMedia, and the Creator & CEO of VeeFriends. Gary is considered one of the leading global minds on what's next in culture, business, and the internet. Known as “GaryVee,” he is described as one of the most forward thinkers in business. He acutely recognizes trends and patterns early to help others understand how shifts in consumer attention impact the realities of the business world today. Gary's approach sits at the intersection of business and pop culture. He keenly understands how to bring brand relevance to the forefront. He is a prolific angel investor with early investments in companies like Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Venmo, Snapchat, Coinbase, and Uber.

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