WHO IS GARY?
Just out of college, Gary grew his family wine business from a $4M to a $45M business in five years. Now, he runs VaynerMedia, one of the world’s hottest digital agencies with more than 800 employees and $100m in annual revenue. Along the way, Gary became a prolific investor. He’s investing in companies like Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, Uber and Venmo.
He’s a 4x NY Times best-selling author & recently starred in Apple’s original series: “Planet of the Apps”, with Gwyneth Paltrow, Jessica Alba and will.i.am.
FIVE THINGS TO LISTEN OUT FOR:
(1) Childhood stories – before the lemonade stands, what Gary was like as a kid (2) Luck – believing in luck, but wanting to eliminate excuses (3) What matters most – if this was his last Thursday, how would he spend his last week? (4) Depression – Gary discusses a recent suicide and why he thinks the culture of entrepreneurship being cool isn’t necessarily helping (5) Legacy – how his view of legacy has changed over the last 10yrs TIME STAMPS: -Gary shares some childhood stories [1m36s] -Before the lemonade stands [4m19s] -Trading attention [5m27s] -Thoughts on luck and eliminating excuses [6m9s] -“I take no credit for my success” [8m46s] -If this was his last week to live, what would Gary spend his time doing? [12m4s] -A reoccurring nightmare as a child [15m52s] -Entrepreneurial depression + suicide [17m27s] -Navigating self-doubt vs self-awareness to know you’re not doing the right thing [20m54s] -How Gary’s view of legacy has changed over the last 10 years [22m46s] -Building a business that lives on without you [25m56s]
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