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Social Media Is Dead

The Shift from Social Media to Interest Media

Transition in Content Delivery

  • Social media has evolved into "interest media," where content is curated based on user interests rather than connections with friends or family.
  • Users now receive content tailored to their recent activities, such as a video of eating a banana and drinking rum and Coke reaching those interested in those items.

The Need for Consistent Content Creation

  • To succeed, creators must produce organic content across multiple platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc.) with relentless discipline.
  • Emphasizes the importance of experimenting with different formats and hooks to capture audience attention effectively.

The Future Landscape of Technology and Attention

Changing Competitive Environment

  • The speaker notes that the next decade will see rapid technological advancements compared to the last ten years.
  • Everyone is competing for attention; it’s become a battleground where even small players can gain visibility without large advertising budgets.

Building Personal Brands

  • Individuals have the potential to build billion-dollar brands by amassing attention through personal branding efforts.
  • Long-term success relies on building brand equity rather than relying solely on sales tactics or arbitrage opportunities.

The Role of AI in Business Growth

AI as an Accelerator

  • Contrary to popular belief, AI should be viewed as an opportunity for growth rather than a job killer.
  • Entrepreneurs need to focus on building either personal or business brands; neglecting this could result in losing market share.

Experiential Opportunities

  • There is a growing trend towards experiential events which are expected to thrive over the next decade due to societal shifts towards real-life interactions.

Team Building and Management Insights

Importance of Relationships in Business

  • Effective team management involves treating employees like family and fostering long-term relationships within teams.

Hiring Practices

  • Key qualities sought in hires include self-confidence and effective communication skills; insecurity can lead to political behavior detrimental to company culture.

Customer Relations Philosophy

Understanding Customer Perspectives

  • The speaker believes that customers are always right from a macro perspective; if products aren’t selling, it's indicative of issues within the business model rather than customer fault.

Personal Relationship with Money

Healthy Attitude Towards Wealth

  • The speaker maintains that his relationship with money has remained consistent throughout his life—valuing freedom over wealth accumulation.

Balancing Mental Health and Business Commitments

Staying Focused Amidst Multiple Responsibilities

  • The speaker admits to not focusing on one task at a time, indicating a preference for multitasking despite the challenges it presents.

Incorporating Mental Health Awareness in Business

  • The speaker believes many mental health issues stem from financial stress, emphasizing the importance of living within one's means rather than merely having money.

Prioritizing Family and Personal Well-being

  • The speaker expresses a strong detachment from his companies and personal brand, allowing him to prioritize mental health and family over business concerns.
  • He shares a personal anecdote about missing an important moment with his son due to prior commitments, highlighting the struggle between professional obligations and family priorities.

Embracing Vulnerability and Self-Acceptance

  • The speaker encourages self-love and vulnerability, noting that everyone makes mistakes and should not put others on pedestals.

Infrastructure for Time Management

  • To manage his time effectively, the speaker employs three full-time assistants and two chiefs of staff dedicated to maximizing his productivity.

Understanding Empathy in Leadership

Detachment vs. Empathy

  • The speaker discusses being detached from selfishness while also possessing natural empathy, which he views as a gift that can be used positively or negatively.

Importance of Boundaries in Relationships

  • He acknowledges the challenge of maintaining boundaries when overly empathetic but emphasizes learning how to protect oneself while still caring for others.

Trusting Intuition Over External Opinions

Value of Personal Accountability

  • The speaker stresses that it's more fulfilling to take responsibility for one's decisions rather than following someone else's lead, sharing insights from his early experiences working with his father.

Learning from Experience

  • He reflects on past struggles with external influences in decision-making, vowing never to repeat those mistakes as he values autonomy in business choices.

Future Perspectives on Technology: Blockchain & NFTs

Significance of Blockchain Technology

  • The speaker predicts that blockchain will become crucial as digital content becomes less trustworthy; it serves as a ledger of proof amidst increasing skepticism about online media authenticity.

Current State of NFTs

  • Despite widespread belief that NFTs are scams, he notes significant sales activity within the market, drawing parallels between current NFT trends and historical tech stock bubbles.

Long-term Potential of Digital Collectibles

  • He asserts that while many NFTs may fail, some will emerge as valuable collectibles akin to traditional art or trading cards; he is optimistic about specific projects like VFriends.
Video description

In this talk, I share why attention is the asset, why personal brand is becoming the moat, and why building your individual empire matters more than ever. I also explain why social media is now interest media, and how organic content can help you reach the right audience across every platform. We also get into team building, brand, money, mental health, collectibles, and the future of technology. If you’re building a business, a brand, or a career in this new era, this conversation is for you. — Thanks for watching! 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 Gallery Media Group, The Sasha Group, VaynerSpeakers, 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.