AI + Content = The Only Business Strategy That Still Works | Tea with GaryVee Ep 76

Today's video is Tea with GaryVee episode 76, and I talk about why every single business will need to adopt AI and how thinking you don't need it is a huge mistake. We get into practical advice for a small business owner, the power of overcoming adversity, and why you can't be afraid to chase your dreams, even if it means leaving a stable family business. Hope you enjoy! 00:00 - Why every business will need AI 00:37 - A cookie company's $10k a month strategy 02:46 - Quitting your clients to focus on your dream 05:03 - The #1 sign to leave a business 06:25 - The biggest excuse I've ever heard 08:47 - How to start making content when you're scared 10:33 - Leaving the family business to chase your dream 15:03 - Why you have to chase your dreams from 18-30 17:27 - The problem is, everyone's so insecure #Entrepreneurship #BusinessAdvice #Motivation #AI #SmallBusiness #GaryVee #CareerAdvice Did you catch my conversation with Codie Sanchez about social media and AI? Check it out here: https://garyvee.com/codie2 — Thanks for watching! Join My Discord!: http://www.garyvee.com/discord Check out another series on my channel: Gary Vaynerchuk Keynote Speeches: http://www.garyvee.com/keynotespeeches Gary Vaynerchuk's thoughts on NFTs, Web3, cryptocurrencies and more: http://www.garyvee.com/web3nfts Life, Business, and Career Advice l Gary Vaynerchuk Original Films: http://www.garyvee.com/gvoriginals How to Make Money at Garage Sales l TrashTalk: http://www.garyvee.com/trashtalks Inside the Life of a $300M+ Company's CEO l DailyVee: http://www.garyvee.com/dailyvees — Gary Vaynerchuk is a serial entrepreneur and serves as the Chairman of VaynerX, the CEO of VaynerMedia, and the CEO and creator 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. Gary is an entrepreneur at heart – he builds businesses. Today, he helps Fortune 1000 brands leverage consumer attention through his full-service advertising agency, VaynerMedia, which has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Mexico City, London, Amsterdam, Sydney, Singapore, Tokyo, Bangkok, Delhi, and Kuala Lumpur. VaynerMedia is part of the VaynerX holding company, which also includes Eva Nosidam Productions, Gallery Media Group, The Sasha Group, VaynerSpeakers, VaynerCommerce, and Tingley Lane Trading. Gary is the Co-Founder of VaynerSports, VCR Group, VaynerWatt, ArtOfficial, Resy, and Empathy Wines. He guided Resy and Empathy to successful exits -- which he later sold to American Express and Constellation Brands, respectively. He also owns a Major League Pickleball team called the 5s, is part owner of a Big3 basketball team, and is an investor in the revival of the SlamBall League. In 2021, Gary created VeeFriends, an entertainment company that has become a rising powerhouse in modern entertainment and collectibles. Often described as Pokemon meets Sesame Street, the company leverages stories, games, events, collectibles, and technology to scale its character universe. Vaynerchuk also has negotiated partnerships with brand powerhouses such as Crocs, Fanatics, Macy’s/Toys “R” Us, Mattel’s UNO, Mattel’s Masters of the Universe, Moonbug Entertainment, Reebok, Squishmallows, Topps, and more. Gary is also the founder and creator of VeeCon – a contemporary super conference that converges business and pop culture with innovation and technology. He is a six-time New York Times bestselling author, with titles including Crush It!, Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook, Twelve and a Half and Day Trading Attention. In addition to running multiple businesses, Gary documents his daily life as a CEO through his social media channels, which have more than 45 million followers and garner more than 300 million monthly impressions/views across all platforms. His podcast, "The GaryVee Audio Experience," ranks among the top podcasts globally. Gary serves on the board of MikMak, Bojangles Restaurants, Global Citizen Forum, The Paley Center, and Pencils of Promise. He is also a longtime Well Member of charity: water. Gary's life ambition is to buy the New York Jets.