In episode #2846, we’re bringing you some of the top interviews from the Leveling Up channel. In this one, Gary Vee shares his ambitious plan to buy the New York Jets, discusses VFriends, his business philosophies, and much more.
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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:
(00:00) Introduction and Ambitions
(02:49) Building Business Empires
(05:47) Family Business Reflections
(09:00) The Journey of Entrepreneurship
(11:51) The Value of Trying
(15:01) Identifying Talent and Relationships
(17:54) Marketing Strategies for Success
(21:13) Hiring and Firing Insights
(24:01) The Art and Science of Marketing
(27:02) The TikTokification of Social Media
(36:51) The Value of Personal Branding
(39:13) The Intersection of Art and Math in Marketing
(40:41) The Importance of Hands-On Experience
(42:05) The Role of Passion in Business
(44:00) The Balance Between Money and Happiness
(46:49) The Journey of Building a Brand
(49:28) The Reality of Entrepreneurship
(50:27) The Power of Content Creation
(52:57) The Future of Live Streaming
(01:08:53) The Vision for VFriends and NFTs
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