I can not stress how much I agree with your answer to go and work for a brand on the same industry already functioning at a high volume. prior to working for my self I worked for an entrepreneur and started out doing video & photos for one of his companies. I got the job by replying to a part time $8 an hour intern position on craigslist, when I was looking for a full time job. I got hired on the spot and was offered 12 bucks with a 1$ raise in 3 weeks, 3 months & every three months after that. My title was video & photography but the 1st day I put together furniture for 10hrs with a huge smile on my face. It was probably 3 weeks before I even touched a camera or talked about a project. I just kept my head down and grinded it out, But eventually I started to gain priceless information almost daily once I was working closer to one of the 2 owners. Long story short is I gained & continue to gain so much knowledge & experience from the owner of that company as well as getting reffered work from his circle almost daily. I continue to help him any way I can as often as possible regardless of the reward. After working 50+hrs a week wearing 30 different hats for a little over 2 years I knew every single piece of the company. Meanwhile working for myself everynight and every weekend for the last 6 months or so straight. I started to develope a 180 degree change in thinking and mindset. Its like someone stuck a key in a piece of my brain that was locked and opened the flood gates. I went from being a dreamer with some talent to an executer with some knowledge & great sense of humility. Ultimately working at that company lead me to a confrence where I first heard Gary V speak. It was weird, when he came out on stage he said, " Alright fuckers, listen close because only 2 of you are actually gonna hear what I have to say" Inside I was like me, me thats me your talking to sir. What was so interesting was this speach came at a time when I had just started to transition to that leap of faith and stary working 100% from home and focus on my passion. I have always know I was gonna do what I am doing now, since I was about 9 years old at least. But I didnt know how exactly to do it, I just knew thats what I was gonna do. During Gary's speach it was like a fire was burning under my seat & getting hotter by the second. I literally had never felt so clear and focused in my life on what I was doing. Of all the things that have lead me to where I am today, not one has impacted my success more than working for somone who started with nothing and built a million dollar business on hard work and presistance. Almost every descision I make in business today is in some way impacted by a process or scenario I experienced while working under another entrepreneur. And if you can successfully work for an entrepreneur as close as I did, you will realize how mentally unstable you have to be to think you can actually succeed at running a successful business on your own, especially overnight or quickly or the easy way etc... Some people work 80hrs a week so they dont have to work 40. It's all about finding out who you are and what you are actually good at, from there you will really know what it is youre supposed to do. Im by no means rich or wealthy, but I wake up everyday and get to do what I love. Sometimes I have to laugh that it took me till now to get here knowing how "easy & simple" it all was, but at the same time what I have learned tells me to step back and realize that without that "long" journey, I would not be where I am. When I say easy & simple I mean just that. So many of you ask what can I do to get to this place I want to be? The answer is simple, Put your head down, take life by the balls and work for it, everyday. If i never have some of thing I want in life I will die happy knowing I did what i loved to do everyday & inspired other to do the same. I dropped out of high school. Have no GED. and have never set foot in a college class. But I am proud to say that of all the people I would have graduated with, I was the only one invited to come back and speak at my high-school on career day of all days. To any of the other kids that were voted least likely to succeed , it is so much fun to say, whos laughing now fuck face. Stay positive, be kind, help without expectation, do the right thing & find your happiness. Gary V, thanks for pushing me off the cliff when I was running to jump. Learning to fly is fun.

I've got a 24 hour run on the weekend and I've downloaded soooo many Ask Gary Vee episodes... Keen to grow my mind by listening to you the whole time running brother!

I'm a 19 year old film director commissioned by the second largest university in New Jersey to produce and direct a commercial for their business school that will premiere on an electronic billboard on the H&M building in Times Square NYC. Big stuff coming for me:) your videos have helped me to the place where I am at right now!

quit my part time job and went full freelance (once again). tripled my income this month. (social media management, digital advertising, brand storytelling)

Hey Gary, I'm a moroccan business student and I'd like to thank you for the instructive content you're creating. You're such an inspiration and your success is a proof of your hustle and your hardwork. Cheers!

DRock retweeted a guy named Alex Dorr who was looking for a Videographer to fly with their CEO to do some Daily content around leadership. I tweeted him simply saying "I'm Interested" and now I'm three interviews in. The hustling I've been doing the last 7-8 months is making this opportunity look promising! The inspiration to really get to work came from you all, and for that I'm thankful!

I've been traveling to conferences both for networking and for speaking, In fact this Saturday I'm speaking at How Design Live in Atlanta. Been also getting heavily back into live streaming on FB Live and Periscope lately for Q&A. Got a new camera, have been analyzing and breaking down new things I want to try with cinematography.

QOTD: been grinding. Took your advice to stfu and work. Haven't been watching as much as before, but been busy focusing on what I'm good at, asking people what am I good at and just putting in the work. Tks again you always bring the fire.

16 yr old me: This guy's funny! 19 yr old me: Whoah! This guy's resourceful!

Hot fire, this episode was went back to playing in the dirt and not floating off in the clouds. This message was as heart-full as too The Breakfast Club interview. Just graduated from college this weekend & a week before I graduated just finished interning for Kentucky Derby social media team, where we helped run and find content for the Facebook Live, Snapchat, Twitter, and Instagram. Each platform has a specific purpose and content that certain area demographics like to see. Not going to stop learning, going to work and intern till its my time. Keep up the hot fire and keeping it real.

coaching, training, learning, sharing, growing, farming putting the work in to master the craft! Keep it up brother as I know you will!

Hey Gary. Eva, 27, from az, I am finally taking my first steps to start my company. Im new to all of it before listening to you I didnt have the belief system even though raised very christian to know that i could do this if i really put my back into it. Lol but i have a son to raise and a legacy to build. Im nervous but im listening to a very small voice in myself that deeply resonates with you that ive been silencing for a long time. Im getting out of debt first. So far ive paid off over 13000 in 3 years and ive got 26000 more to go. I give my whole check and basically eat dirt hard to make this happen. No fun, working a job in the graveyard where I walk 6 miles a night to make it happen. Things are happening this is just the first post. I cant wait to check in to let you know what im doing next. Your young but like a father figure in so many ways. Youve built me up more in the 3 weeks since ive found your content than than ive ever been in my entire life. I accept your challenge. And i dont know why i get scared that maybe one day you will run out of content but im listening every night and it matters.

After month's of searching for an internship in Valencia i finally have an interview in 2 days. i always wanted to go and since i started my study (2 years ago) i wanted to go to Valencia to have an internship as a graphic designer. now finally i will have this interview and i will make sure they pick and want me!

I'm glad that that guy Joey asked the question. Gary's response was the slap in the face that I needed. I have been stuck trying to create a Vlog as if I were already a Guru. Now I realize that I need to go up to top-notch business people, or those who just know what they're doing, and interview them. Then use THAT as my video.

I love being inspired by @garyvee. I've working the grind of a martial arts school owner for almost 9 years and now I'm ready to go beyond my one little school and open up my 2nd / 3rd / 4th locations. and listening you pushing me even more. THANKS.

Great bit about negotiation - Trust, Truth, Speed, Life Time Value, Relationships

Gary that last question was awesome! I'm starting as an insurance agent; I'm less than 2 months in, I work really close with my regional director who does all the sales training in the region and I get to see him more times a week then I can even ask for and although he's not training me, I got a field trainer that's just as awesome, just being around my regional director is a blessing and you're 100% right with working for someone and learning to be that #73 person, and basically being like a right hand man instead of starting a business at a early age just for the title of an entrepreneur.

Been building the brand. I have been putting out 5 videos every week since January, and I have been coming out with blogs based on the videos. Now it is time to start advertising and getting in front of marketers and potential clients! Let the fun begin!

Gary Vaynerchuk is nothing but real talk! I'm hooked.

ive watched, read, and listened to so much Gary Vee content that im ALMOST getting tired of him. I think i'm going to replicate his success closer then anyone yet.

cheers and thank you! been busy teaching 11 year olds in the classroom and hiking and video edits in the down time. Much love Gary! thanks for everything you give away.

been doing a lot of self awareness work. talking to a lot of friends and family trying to drill down who I am, where I've come from and where I'm going. It's been tough and super helpful.

Super solid episode! I loved the themes, but I'm a purist and this is the nitty gritty that I'm after when I watch the showwww. I have taken your advice and literally built my personal chef business from nothing to top SEO pick, signing NFL players as clients and having a great time doing what I love. Haven't had time to post because I've been practicing and getting W's and L's and owning it all.. Thanks so much for the work and your team that pulls it all together. Really changed my life...

I've been deeply pondering about what is it that I am good at, what is it that makes me happy (like biking) and doing it. Trying to focus on my strengths, etc. These are things that I've been thinking as a result of watching your Daily Vees and The Shooooooows.

To James Q1- I tackled my cube life creativity by adding my commute "Snaps on a Train", my walk from the train to the office, am/pm edition, walk around the office, in the break room scarfing free food,... so many ways to deliver the goods. Great show Gary. 🔥🔥🔥

Feels like you're reading my mind with the subjects for these episodes. SO relevant, thank you! BTW I didn't used to like the intro, but it's really grown on me... glad you brought it back.

That tip about shadowing/working with a CEO was really good. I'm 16 and my mind was dead set on starting and owning a business, but I see where you're coming from and I'm going to change my plans until I am ready. Thanks for the help man! Ur the best

Since my senior year of college I ran my own video production business. I'm 26 now and a couple months ago business was really slow. One of my agency clients (an ecommerce company selling Heaters) asked if I wanted to work for them part time. I agreed. For the past couple months I've been at the office wondering if I made the right decision, so it's super encouraging to hear that you'd give the advice to work for someone else and learn from them

I've been watching to much "ask Gary vee". I just got your book jab, jab, jab, right hook. Only 30 or so pages in but it's good. Thanks for all the info and hard work you put in to us.

Hey Gary, I have actually done exactly what you ranted on in this video. I stopped CEOing and moved to work in sales at New York Life in Seattle. I found, through starting 2 separate businesses, that I am much better at selling than the rest of it that comes with owning. Thanks for always preaching he hard truth. #respect

gary i watch the show during study breaks and its the best thing ever

Love listening to your shows Gary because they make me laugh, AND it's quality info. I play the videos while I'm working and it helps me stay motivated and focused on doing more, and doing it better. So, thank you Gary Vay-Ner-Chuk for your shoooooooooooow.

Working out in the mornings,12 hour days at the office, then home to the wife and kids. We just welcomed our 2nd baby boy about 6 weeks ago, Hendrix Dude Hager. Life is good with the exception of waking up every 45 min or so. The first 90 day are always a little tough ;-) #LoveIt #DadLife Thanks for everything brother! Still love the SHOOOOOOOOOOW but the daily Vee's are super sick! Cheers, Hager

I've been deep diving with my audience, asking questions, listening to their wants, needs and desires. It's been interesting to see, the more I engage with my audience, the more activity is happening. Activity breeds activity! Don't worry about the numbers, focus on the people, one person at a time!

I have been finishing my Digital Marketing certificate over the past year, will be done in 3 months! Now helping friends and family using the tactics and skills I've learned. Helping them grow their businesses in return collecting as much data I can to build my digital marketing portfolio.

Been grinding and taking orchestra auditions. Working hard and being patient and trying to live the dream. You're the man!

#QOTD- I posted something on Quora last year that went viral, and ended up on Australian TV and in the NY Post. Tomorrow I'm being interview about the content of my answer for a UK TV show. All pretty strange for me (I live in the US). Otherwise, I'm talking to everyone I know to see how our businesses can work together in an interesting way that's mutually beneficial. Thanks for another great shooooooow.

Mr. Gary, I am so happy to have found your channel at this moment in my life. Very enlightening information. I am in the learning phase and will be translating into the action phase asap. Love and embrace the process! Beautiful work! Thank you and your superb team! True inspirations! Much gratitude, J. Hill

I am up to.... being a full-time magazine editor for The Jerusalem Post in my daily day, working on my lifestyle brand after hours. as always :) Right now I am learning how to make essential oils from scratch in order to create the best organic candles ever.

I discovered Gary Vee only a few months ago (sorry!) from Periscope and literally EVERYONE talking about this great American guy - I've recently been gifted the #AskGaryVee book too! Now going to schedule to watch and catch up on ALL the episodes. Better late than never eh!? QOTD - I've just hosted my first multi-speaker event in London. Went really well! Now on to the next one! Delivering massive value!

hey Gary Veeeeeeeeee, just quit my job - returning to my passion and starting to working full time for myself. Been working since it happened 10 days ago and generating more work to keep me going. Thanks for the honest outlook and grounding that I feel we all need at time - well me anyway. I am no hustler yet but taking my first steps and excited to see what I can produce and develop off my own hard work. Respect Gary.

Switched majors from Computer Science to Finance after 2 years. Couldn't care less about the sticker I get at the end of this, just wanna be forced to build a foundation on business (accounting, macro/micro economics, etc.) and I can be immersed very easily into a business environment through co-op in my program. I hate school more than anything, but it's debt-less so I'll take all of the opportunities it gives me. Saw an Instagram ad of a course you made on Udemy for building a personal brand that I'm interested in. Still trying to figure out what I love to do and you've helped me lean towards business. So thank-you for being so giving, I'll try to give more back even though you don't expect it haha

Just discovered your content and am loving it. Been trying to figure out how to apply it to helping to grow my clinic. Thanks Gary!

That moment at 18:19 was pure zen mixed with fire! It puts a smile on my face just knowing you will always keep it this real. #QOTD: Have been in expansion mode all of Q2 and learning everything about real estate: hitting podcasts hard / scoping out disruptive patterns / and the notion of ones community is a source of content and a long term play for an agency - will make a push into this niche exclusively for the remainder of the year. That was a big decision, but seeing many confirmations so far.

Really liked the show today Gary definitely one of your best ones in a while. Especially useful were your principals on negotiation/deals because that what I've been learning about lately (QOTD). Plan on using this advice, Hope to see you at propeller on Friday.

I've been traveling to photograph a wedding in my home state and reading your latest book while doing so. Loved it so much, I came home and bought Jab, jab, jab right hook. Can't wait to get it in the mail tomorrow.

Started developing a mobile app two months ago with the intent to launch & grow. I'm a mobile software engineer at my day job, but founder/lead architect from 6pm - 2am. Loving the grind and cant wait to see where things go.

Last answer hit home. I'm a young founder and its tough work. But theres plenty of upside in taking on a big challenge as a young founder. Hard lessons are the ones that stick with you

Honestly I've been using Instagram even more now after the change, posting a lot more as well, I love the change, it's fresh.

Great tips right in this video Hope everyone else is killing it!!

The same thing happened to me with IG. I haven't been using it as much because I'm not familiar with the logo. I took you advice and have been doing less listening and more doing. This is my first episode I've tuned in to in a while. Thank you for that. It encouraged me to do more and I've finally got the ball rolling. Been creating more vlogs and articles than ever. Another great shooooooooooow 😄

Much India cuteness in this shoooooww! More amazing rants and advice from Gary. Every episode I watch, makes me more focused and fired up. I listen, take notes, then think about it and figure out how to apply it. Huge. Huge.

I am working at helping my CEO grow his automotive marketing agency into a full fledged digital agency AND getting new tires for my wifes car. Love the shoooooow! Thank you for all you do.

Love it Gary! I have been in Guatemala for the last 12 days helping out some kids! I love doing it, but I also love building my business, it's hard to switch gears after 12 days away cause it feels like momentum is lost. But I'll gear down and continue back up the hill!

Really glad you answered that last question like that. Really helps ground me in my path as a strength coach. I could go off and try and create my own business etc etc but instead I'm trying to get in the trenches and learn from the best doing internships from those who gave already created that successful business. All this comment is, is a self affirmation that I'm doing the right thing.

I started working with my friend at social media agency. And helping other friend sell his tool to Facebook ads at US. It's hard but we are here to hustle!

I love this one so much! Friction makes diamonds, probably my favorite quote of the show. I have just been working on my business, appreciating every second that I have the chance to do what I love to do. Thanks for all that you do at another great video

Gary, thank you so much for the content that you put out. I have been looking for a mentor and I haven't been able to find one, but I have found that just by watching your videos I have been able get the mentor that I have been craving! Thanks again!

Totally missed the show, good you're back :) What I'm up to: Becoming a father Test run a new product Writing content Prepare my teachings (I teach a fee hours a week) Satisfy my clients Not get crazy & doing laundry

Thank you Gary Vee for putting your intro music back in, I need that hype music, speaks to your hustle and gets the people going!

I'm currently leading luxury apartments in the city of Houston and I am spending every single hour outside of my 9-5 to building and learning about online marketing. Thank you Vee!! 👍🏽

Awesome advice, go work in said business first before diving in head first! That's why I will watch your show over tv any day!

Getting a new job to learn more about my industry. Going to see you at Propeller on Friday. Bringing my fiance so that she can understand the target for us. Still not taking enough action on the entrepreneurial side of things. Trying to figure out if I should help grow someone else's business or build my own. Thanks for all the value Gary.

I Love that "Friction Creates Diamonds"

Finished "Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook" 2 weeks ago and in the middle of "The Ask GaryVee" book right now. That's what I've been up to!

I have been helping my team grow their personal training clientele at our gym. I have been preparing for my trip to Zimbabwe. I have also been trying to learn how to read 10k reports

Gary, I love the videos you make! There's information, very useful ones, and there's you with all your courage and faith in doing the right thing, with this positive thinking and so on. While I haven't done much lately, beside looking for new opportunities, jobs and ideas for doing something that matters, I must say one thing: Looking at your videos makes me want to work there. And I'm not even from US. But having the opportunity would make pack my bags, pack my 'be the biggest person' mentality and fly on. Thank you, Gary!

Re watching as I watched live on Facebook but it's worth it

Binge-watching daily vee and some of your keynotes haha. More seriously, interviewing around for the tech job I want

gosh I missed this version of the #askgaryvee shooooow! one on one! loved your energy & loved your answers!!

Love the video Gary 👌 thanks so much for the advice.. The last question about learning from and shadowing someone who is already at your goal really stood out to me. Keep up the amazing work! Hope to meet you someday🙌

Spot on with your comments about starting an apparel company. Great show!

I chose what i want to do, and i'm learning and doing it.

I've been up to getting my gears going, thanks to you. Building a brand. KZfaq, FB, IG, TW, LinkedIn, SnapChat, and more. Going to produce original content, content, content, content, content, content, content, content, content, content, content,...content! Will link it when the first episode is up! It's going to be DOPE!

We have just started watching and favoring you here, learning the in and outs of the business. Thank you brother.

Gary, one year ago I started doing freelance work as a 359 videographer. It took six months to get my first client but in the past three months I have brought in over 15k with 50k in proposals out right now (more than I made at my last job). I am also doing a lot of exposure work here in Nashville to develop lasting relationships as opposed to short term transactions. I am also actively searching for a business mentor to help me scale the business when the time is right. Hoping for a 200k/yr income. Thank you for all that you do!

My favorite quote in this episode: "frictions make diamonds" 13:49 - LOVE THAT!!

Well said. Humility wins the long game.

Return of the full title intro. Yay!!!!

I can't believe I've been watching to so long that I remember you cold calling that guy at random in that little office. Damn how times have changed, and that sweet ass building! Question: do you have a decorator or do you just walk around and make changes? Because I believe you have the chops to be an interior decorator, or anything. Love you Gary!

I have an exams at the uni and Its me first month working in IBM Im so glad you abaut what you said to the last question because now im nobody student average replaceble worker but i know after few years at IBM Im able to learn a lot and move to some other company until I build enaugh capital and experience to start my own holding company

I have been working hard on sharpening my skills as a graphic designer. Thank you for the video Gary :)

I design and make leather goods as a side business and lately, I have been pushing my Snapchat game. This week, I showed people how I make leather goods step by step, so I've gained new customers. These new customers directly paid me with SnapCash. It's interesting to see what happens when you're filling in a white space. I'm going to keep pushing my content and the creative envelop, and I'm excited to see what's next to come for B to C transactions in Snapchat. Great episode by the way, Gary. I totally agree with you about the negotiation segment.

I just graduated law school! I'm starting the long process of studying for the bar exam. [but sneaking out some time to follow some people, learn, and hopefully get some ideas off the ground before the exam in July].

I've been selling all of my liabilities and posting them on Ebay to raise capital for my business. And studying at least 7 hours a day on courses and books. Calculated yet patient approach but I'm going all in and I will win. Thanks for the vid!

I just accepted a transfer job within my current company - which will move me halfway across the country to my dream city/state - which I'm hoping will set the tone for the rest of my life!

Been creating a personal brand via vlogging since Dec 2015. Loving the response, Facebook bigger than KZfaq so far. Working on distribution now but would love to get KZfaq popping.

I wish you were around during my high school days! Great shit!

I've been watching every episode of the shoooow and its been very brain triggering. You're my new digital dad. keep it up POPS!

last week exhibited at the B2B business show in London - I started an Augmented Reality business and I went to the trade show to get data from real businesses spent most of the 2 days asking what they want I never mentioned cost once. oh and it only cost us £2300 all in coz I only had a crappy table and boy did I get value, I now have made business friendships with people that I could only dream of if I sat in my house trying to do this. Gary is right building a business is much more than selling stuff...

I've been watching your daily vees and other videos learning more about social, researching offering music consultant services and considering doing what you have suggested to Joey. Getting in with an music manager and learning the business right from the hip.

Been up since 6am, studied with my mates from 9am till 12am, went to my part time job right after and when I finish dinner I'll be getting back to studying again for tomorrow.

This episode is straight up GOLD Gary!...Loved the more calm energy in this one :)

so true what you said about having to be creative with your content! thanks for the constant value Gary!

Finishing up the #ASKGaryVee book and dominating Upfront Week in NYC

I'm now obsessed with this channel!

Heard about you through the Art15 guys. Stated watching your videos yesterday. So far learning a lot. Thanks.

Thanks for the advice Gary! Especially the bit on not striking out on your own immediately, get some front row 'splash zone' experience. As a guy who just graduated from a masters program and wants to one day run his own company but also wants to be patient as I know I have time, this was key to hear.

Hey Gary, that last answer really hit me but Id like to add one thing to that. In the past, right when I graduated college a year back,I listened to a mentor of mine and got a job at a digital marketing agency as a video producer hoping to learn. I did learn from it. Even though the job was great and the people were nice, it was like standing on a ball of fire every single moment when I thought about the fact that I was working for someone,so I had to quit in 6 months in. Im patient now, but working for someone seems like my worst nightmare.

Gratitude, brother. Thanks for bringing the unfiltered truth and setting the tone. 'Preciate you.