
How to Start Using AI for Your BusinessIn this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down with Rashawn Dhanraj of Adobe Brand Studio and Grace Kao of Snap at Cannes for a panel on AI and creativity. I unload on why the industry is doing AI wrong — bringing subjective audacity and insecurity to the tools instead of curiosity and awarding itself for work that doesn't move the business. I get into why strategists have the biggest upside with AI, why the algorithm is just consumer attention, and why media and creative should never have been separated. You'll learn about: • AI as a Thinking Partner (Not a Magic Button) • Why Strategists Have the Biggest Upside • Why Media and Creative Have to Be Reunited • Mastering AI Is Like "Mastering the Internet" in 1999
How to Shop with AI and What 'Agentic Commerce' Means for Your BusinessIn this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down with Naveen, founder of Glance, at Cannes 2026 to talk about agentic commerce — the first time in 30 years the user interface of how people buy things is going to change. We discuss why agents will quietly handle the categories you don't care about so you have more time for the ones you love. I also explain why brands that aren't structuring their websites and content to be read by agents will have no opportunity of being bought. You'll learn about: • What Agentic Commerce Really Is • Why the UI of Shopping Is Changing • How Brands Get Found by Agents • The Late-90s Google Moment Again • Why You Should Participate Early
Why Brand is the Single Most Important ThingIn this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I talk about why brand is the single most important thing in business — number one, two, three, four, five, and six. I share why hiring around your weaknesses, hosting your own podcast, and choosing culture over money are the unlocks most operators are still missing. I also discuss why everything's fixable, why I've spent ten years tricking the market about VaynerMedia, and where the disproportionate confidence in my voice actually comes from. You'll learn about: • Why Brand Beats Sales • Hiring Around Your Weaknesses • Choosing Culture Over Money
We're Living in the Single Greatest Era of Human Opportunity.In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down on the Dad Gangpodcast to talk about why dads are in the best spot they've been in the last 30 to 40years and why we're living in the greatest era of human opportunity in his pocket. I share why you should always judge the judger before taking anyone's advice, why living within your means will change your life, andwhy a 25 year old man being tracked on his mom's family app may be the singularbiggest issue of our time. I also discuss what my father taught me about honor, whatmy mother taught me about being destined for the ocean, and why tribalism — whenused to support each other — is one of the great ways to make the world better. You'll learn about: • Flipping the Camera can Change Your Life • What it Means to "Judge the Judger" • Adversity as the Core Foundation of Success
You Want to Get Really Happy?Today’s episode is a throwback mashup from 2020 where I talk about overcoming the fear of being judged and why change is a good thing as long as you maintain balance. I bet this hits home for many of you.
The Relationship Between Hard Work and HappinessIn this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I discuss the staggering reality that work occupies 50% of your waking adult life and why doing something you hate for material items is a losing game. I also dive deep into why self-awareness and ignoring the "noise" of outside judgment are the ultimate keys to long-term fulfillment. You’ll learn about: * The connection between work ethic and addressing unhappiness * How to build extreme self-awareness by accepting your flaws * The importance of loving the process over material rewards * Why excuses are poison to your progress * How to stop being crippled by the opinions of others
Starting a Business in 2026? This is for You.Today's episode is another TikTok live I did recently where I answer people's questions. I talk about how to pick the right business based not on trends or hype, but on self-awareness, passion, and what you can actually execute on. We discuss why the economy shouldn’t stop you from starting, why everything comes down to knowing your strengths, and why posting content at scale is still the biggest opportunity. I also break down live social shopping, the truth about oversaturated markets, how to build discipline, and why accountability is the starting point for breaking bad habits. Hope you enjoy!
How to Stop Caring and Start PostingIn 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. Share this with a friend who needs to hear it!
No Experience Necessary: Why Your 20s are for Taking RisksIn this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I’m joined by Ronnen 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. Ronnen's book No Experience Necessary is available for pre-order. Order your copy today at Amazon, Barnes and Noble or wherever books are sold! 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.
Why I'm Building the Next PokemonIn 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. Thank you for listening 💜
Social Media is Dead.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
Why Execution is the Game of Entrepreneurship with Jesse ItzlerIn 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. Share this episode with a Knicks fan 💙🧡🏀
What Do You Want to be Remembered For?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. Today VeeFriends Topps Chrome 2026 is released at topps.com - go there to start collecting VeeFriends today!
The ROI of Pent-Up Demand: Knicks Mania and the Future of MediaIn 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
The Power of Resilience: Why Adversity is Your Greatest AssetIn this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down with the legends on All the Smoke to discuss the biggest shifts in media and business. I explain the current state of linear TV and how you can win by mastering "interest media" through content volume. I also dive deep into why I believe nice guys finish first and how to build the emotional strength to tune out the noise of judgment. You’ll learn about: * The Power of "Interest Media" * Career Advice for Modern Athletes and Entrepreneurs * How to Build Resilience Through Adversity * How to Overcome the Fear of Being Misunderstood * How to Deal with Public Judgment or Criticism