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Today Greg is joined by Phil Toronto, a Partner at Vayner/RSE. In this episode, Greg and Phil share their biggest cheat codes for saying 'yes' to the right kind of events and why being the person who brings others together is the biggest value add of all. ►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on community,creators and commerce.You'll also find out when new and exclusiveepisodes come out from Where it Happens. And it's totally free.https://latecheckout.substack.comFIND ME ON SOCIAL:Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenbergInstagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gregisenbergaLINKS FOR THIS EPISODE:Production Team:https://www.bigoceanpodcasting.comPhil Torontohttps://twitter.com/philtorontoSHOW NOTES:0:00 - Intro5:16 - Say 'no' to networking events11:06 - Greg says 'yes' to a Tony Robbins event23:06 - The power of proximity to a big cultural events27:00 - Be the host

Matt Higgins' childhood was plagued with extreme poverty. He lived in a tiny apartment with three other boys and a single mother who struggled to make ends meet. Ashamed of his family's financial status and living conditions, Matt started juggling several side hustles, such as selling handbags at flea markets and scraping gum off the bottom of the tables at McDonald's. Today, he has a net worth of over $150M. In this episode, you'll learn about the importance of quitting, the benefits of thinking about your own death, and different methods of financing your business.  Matt Higgins is a noted serial entrepreneur, growth equity investor, and co-founder and CEO of private investment firm RSE Ventures. He is also vice chairman of the Miami Dolphins and an Executive Fellow at the Harvard Business School, where he co-teaches the course “Moving Beyond Direct-to-Consumer.” Matt was also a Guest Shark on ABC's four-time Emmy-Award-winning TV show Shark Tank in seasons 10-11. In this episode, Hala and Matt will discuss:  - Why dropping out of high school was one of the best decisions Matt ever made - The importance of quitting - Why you should reflect on your own mortality  - How Matt built RSE Ventures - Be picky about how you spend your time  - How Matt manages his investments  - Should you look for an investor or bootstrap your company?  - What Matt looks for in entrepreneurs  - Matt's optimistic view of Gen Z  - And other topics… Matt Higgins is a serial entrepreneur and growth equity investor. He co-founded New York City-based RSE Ventures in 2012, amassing a multi-billion-dollar investment portfolio of leading brands across sports and entertainment, media and marketing, consumer and technology industries – including several of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies. RSE has successfully backed many challenger brands from inception, including RESY, an Open Table competitor that American Express acquired in 2019; the world's premier drone racing circuit, the Drone Racing League; and the International Champions Cup, the largest privately-owned soccer tournament featuring Europe's top clubs.  Higgins is also co-owner of VaynerMedia, founded by digital marketing expert Gary Vaynerchuk, and a partner in the early-stage venture fund Vayner/RSE. He also appeared as a Guest Shark on Shark Tank.  LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life: Use code ‘podcast' for 40% off at yapmedia.io/course. Resources Mentioned:  Matt's Website: https://www.burntheboatsbook.com/ Matt's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-higgins-rse/ Matt's Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhiggins Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mhiggins/?hl=en Matt's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManifestorMindset/ Matt's Podcast The Manifestor Mindset: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-manifestor-mindset/id1517691358 Matt's book Burn the Boats: https://www.amazon.com/Burn-Boats-Overboard-Unleash-Potential/dp/006308886X WeCroak App: https://www.wecroak.com/ Sponsored By:  Use promo code YAP for 15% off sitewide at https://justthrivehealth.com/discount/YAP More About Young and Profiting Download Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com   Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorships Leave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yap Watch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala Taha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhala Twitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this KEEN ON episode, Andrew talks to BURN THE BOATS author Matt Higgins about why we need to toss Plan B overboard if we are to unleash our full potential in business and in life. Matt Higgins is a proven operator, investor and business builder with a knack for helping founders at pivotal growth moments achieve breakout success. He serves as CEO of RSE Ventures, a private firm that incubates and invests in companies across sports and entertainment, food and lifestyle, media and marketing, and technology.Higgins co-founded RSE with Miami Dolphins owner, Stephen M. Ross, the most prominent private developer in the U.S. and a serial entrepreneur. Together Higgins and Ross have helped build enterprises from scratch, including the largest privately owned soccer tournament in the world (International Champions Cup) and leading brand strategy and communications agency Derris. As an incubator, RSE has helped build leading restaurant software company RESY and the world's premier drone racing circuit, the Drone Racing League. Higgins was the first client of marketing guru Gary Vaynerchuk, before becoming a co-owner of VaynerMedia and a partner with early-stage venture fund Vayner/RSE. RSE most recently built a portfolio of dynamic restaurant brands by partnering with Momofuku, Milk Bar, &pizza and Bluestone Lane, and invested in cybersecurity with the acquisition of SkOUT.Higgins began his career as the youngest press secretary in New York City history, where he helped manage the global press response during 9/11. He has been an executive for two NFL teams – currently serving as vice chairman of the Miami Dolphins. His latest book is "BURN THE BOATS: Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash your Full potential" (2023) Name as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shawn Cheng is a Partner at ConsenSys Mesh, one of the first web3 companies in the world. In working with early stage founders for over a decade, Shawn now specializes in leading Mesh experiments in both DAOs and NFTs. This often includes market insights, product, fundraising strategies and talent. He is a board director / DAO steward to Tribute Labs, Liquality, The LAO, Neon DAO and advises companies like Spatial, Emerging Impact and Progression Fund. Previously, Shawn helped Gary Vaynerchuk start his first venture firm, Vayner/RSE and has led growth, innovation and strategy at agencies like BBDO and Razorfish. He's a proud supporter of various Asian American leadership groups and desires to see a more open, and decentralized future for all. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crypto-hipster-podcast/support

On this special episode of More Than Profit, Ben Terry, Chief Creative Officer, and TJ Abood, Chief Investment Officer, of Access Ventures step in as guest hosts and talk with Shawn Cheng, Partner at ConsenSys Mesh, an accelerator and incubator of blockchain technology solutions that uses their knowledge and expertise to champion the global adoption of Web 3.0. Shawn is an early-stage investor and operator with a deep passion for frontier technologies with over 15 years of experience bridging startups and brands like Vayner/RSE, VaynerMedia, BBDO, and Razorfish. He is a Lego lover, a dad of 2 humans and 1 cat, and an Asian American advocate. Shawn, Ben, and TJ discuss all things crypto including DAOs (of which Shawn is a member of 7), NFTs, and DeFi. They also talk about the history and landscape of Web 3.0, The role of ConsenSys in the Ethereum ecosystem, interesting and innovative use cases for blockchain tech, and how to build a quality community in the world of crypto. Learn more on this episode of More Than Profit, Exploring the Future of Web3 with Shawn Cheng. More Than Profit is a podcast from Access Ventures and is produced by Render. Host: Bryce Butler Executive Producer: Tim Harris Associate Producer, Recording, Editing, and Social Media: Per Nordgren Graphic Design: Olivia Allison

Ever wonder what investors look for in up and coming entrepreneurs? In this episode we are talking with Matt Higgins! Matt Higgins is a noted serial entrepreneur and growth equity investor as co-founder and CEO of private investment firm RSE Ventures. He is also vice chairman of the Miami Dolphins, an Executive Fellow at the Harvard Business School, where he co-teaches the course “Moving Beyond Direct-to-Consumer,” and was a Guest Shark on ABC's four-time Emmy-Award-winning TV show Shark Tank seasons 10-11. Matt co founded New York City based RSE Ventures in 2012, amassing a multi-billion-dollar investment portfolio of leading brands across sports and entertainment, media and marketing, consumer and technology industries – including several of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies. RSE has successfully backed many challenger brands from inception, including RESY, an Open Table competitor that American Express acquired in 2019; the world's premier drone racing circuit, the Drone Racing League; and the International Champions Cup, the largest privately owned soccer tournament featuring Europe's top clubs. Higgins is also co-owner of VaynerMedia, founded by digital marketing expert Gary Vaynerchuk, and a partner in early-stage venture fund Vayner/RSE. In today's episode, we hear about Matt's childhood and journey to entrepreneurship. We'll also discuss Matt's work with NFTs and how he began RSE Ventures. We'll also hear Matt's thoughts on “The Great Resignation” during COVID, and what he looks for in entrepreneurs! If you want to level up your entrepreneurial skills, keep listening! Sponsored By: Charles Schwab - Learn more at Schwab.com/plan    Jordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendations Shopify - Go to shopify.com/profiting for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify's entire suite of features. StoryWorth - Go to storyworth.com/yap and save $10 on your first purchase! Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.com Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on Clubhouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 00:47- Matt's Childhood and How It Molded Him 08:39- Matt's First Job and How He Got There 11:19- The Importance of Quitting 16:46- How Mortality Has Shaped Matt 23:50- Matt's Journey to Entrepreneurship 27:42- The Future of NFTs and Matt's Work With Them 35:57- RSE Ventures and How It Began  44:27- How Matt Manages His Investments 50:08- When to Consider an Investor 54:47- What Matt Looks for in Entrepreneurs 01:03:51- Matt on The Great Resignation Post COVID 01:07:75- Matt's Take on Gen Z 01:11:12- Matt's Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned In The Episode: Matt's LinkedIn: matt-higgins-rse

This is Entrepreneurs of Faith, a Sunday episode of Monetization Nation. I'm Nathan Gwilliam, your host. In today's episode, we're going to discuss the parable of the talents and four investment lessons we can learn from it.    The Parable of the Talents   In Matthew 25:14-30, Jesus Christ shared a parable with his disciples. In the story, a man was traveling to a faraway country, so he called his servants before he left and gave them talents, which was a form of money at the time. To the first one, he gave five talents. To the second, he gave two talents, and finally, to the third man, he gave one talent. Then the man went on his way.    The first servant with five talents went and traded his talents so he gained five more, doubling his initial capital. The second servant traded until he gained two talents, also doubling his initial capital. Finally, the third servant went and buried his talent into the earth so he wouldn't lose it.    After a long time, the servants' master returned. When he did, the first servant brought his five extra talents with him and the second servant brought his two extra talents. The Lord responded to them both by saying, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.” (KJV Matthew 25:20)   Then, the third servant came and told his master that he was afraid and so he hid his talent in the earth and didn't do anything good with it. When his master learned this, he said, “Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed: Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.” (KJV Matthew 25:26-27) The master then took the servant's one talent and gave it to his first servant with 10 talents.   From this parable, we can learn two lessons: one about money and the other about our talents and gifts from God. We can apply both lessons to our businesses.    A talent in the time of Christ was a unit of money. In the parable, the servants who invested and traded their talents both doubled the amount they had originally. The one who hoarded his money gained nothing. As entrepreneurs, we can learn the principle of investment. God wants us to be smart about our money management and learn how to invest.     We can also interpret the parable as if the master was giving his servants talents in the way we define the word today. God gives each individual unique gifts and talents and he expects us to use them to do good. As entrepreneurs, we can use our skills and abilities to bless the lives of others. As we share our talents, we will be blessed with more.    Investments    In the parable, the servants who invested their money doubled what they had originally been given while the one who hid his money or rather “deposited it into a safe deposit box” gained nothing. As entrepreneurs, we can learn that God rewards those who take what they have to accomplish good things. This even includes gaining more wealth.    In our ventures, one way we can increase our monetary value is by taking a capital risk. In the parable, the master's investment strategy is similar to many business owners today.  There are four principles of good investing we can apply from the parable of the talents.      Invest in a Company We Know and Like     We should only invest in a company we know and like.    The Institute of Faith, Work, and Economics explained that in the parable, the master demonstrates trust in his servants. He must have been familiar with his servants' track records and trusted them accordingly. He selected three servants and weighed them according to their abilities, so he gave 62.5% of his money to the lead manager, 25% to the second, and 12.5% to the third (Source: Institute of Faith, Work, and Economics). We need to make sure we are making smart investments.    Being smart about our investment requires us to do research. We should never invest in a company we know nothing about. Peter Lynch, an American investor and philanthropist said, “An important key to investing is to remember stocks are not lottery tickets.” I think this is a powerful statement. Investing is not about luck. It is not about throwing our money into a company and hoping for the best. Investing requires research.    Benjamin Graham is one of the most famous investors. He is universally recognized as the father of two fundamental investment disciplines—security analysis and value investing. Whenever he invested in a company, he searched for those with strong balance sheets, those with little debt, above-average profit margins, and large cash flow (Source: Investopedia).   Just as the master in the parable and Benjamin Graham, we need to become familiar with the track records of the companies we invest in. If we do this, we minimize the risk we need to take to invest.      Diversify Our Investments      We should diversify our investments. The master in the parable did not invest all of his money in one servant, he split it up between the three servants.    Successful entrepreneurs should take time and consideration into choosing how to invest their money. And they should invest their money in different places. One example of a great investor is Gary Vaynerchuk, an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and internet personality with a net worth of about $160 million. Vaynerchuk was an early investor in Twitter, Tumblr, Uber, and Snap, and his VaynerRSE investment portfolio currently lists about 80 companies (Source: CNBC).    When CNBC asked him what his secret was, he explained we need to not only know and like the company we invest in, but we also should invest in multiple companies. He said, “You may pick the wrong company, and this is why you want to diversify.” (Source: CNBC)     Take Risks     The parable of the talents also recognizes that making an investment requires some risk. The third servant who buried his one talent because he was afraid of losing it gained nothing. Without any risk, there will be no return.   Benjamin Graham said, “Successful investing is about managing risk, not avoiding it.” We have to understand that we can't be successful investors without the courage to take a leap and trust in a company enough to invest in them. However, with that, there are ways to reduce risk. This includes doing our research, knowing the company, and diversifying our investments as I said above. Risk comes from not knowing what we are doing, but if we do the right research, we can minimize our risk and feel confident in our investment decisions.      Be Patient      At the end of the day, good investing comes down to being patient. We won't make a lot of money short-term. Investing is all about long-term success.    In the parable, it says the master who gave his talents was traveling to a “far country.” It also says he returned “after a long time.” We shouldn't expect to gain an immediate return on investment (ROI). We need to wait and know that investing requires patience.    However, this doesn't just mean investing in a company and then leaving it there for years without checking on it. We need to make sure we review our investments after certain periods of time. Just as the master in the parable came back to see how his servants were doing, we should check in on our investments to make sure we are making the most of them.    “Investment is an asset or an item that is purchased with the hope that it will generate income or appreciate in the future.” (Source: Investment Brothers)   Use Our Talents   The second lesson we can take from the parable of the talents is to take the gifts God has given us and use them for good. God has given each of us our own unique talents we can use to serve others. Once we discover what our gifts are, we can use them to help our customers and team members.    While God may not give everyone equal gifts, He doesn't compare us to others. He compares us to ourselves. In the parable, the master rewarded both the first and second servants equally. While the first servant made more money or developed more talents than the second servant, they both did the same with what they were given. They each doubled what they had, and both were made rulers over many things and entered into the joy of the Lord.   In Matthew 25:15 it says, “And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several abilities. . .” The master gave talents according to each servant's ability. He never expected the servant with one talent to come back with more than the servant who had been given five. God knows our different abilities. He knows our strengths and weaknesses. We will be rewarded according to what we do with what we have, not according to how we do compare to others.    However, if we hide our talents, and don't share them with others, God will take them away. In Matthew, it says, “For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him, that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.”   Milton Hershey is a great example of using our unique talents to serve others. Hershey was an American chocolatier and businessman. He pioneered the manufacture of caramel with fresh milk. He also developed a unique recipe for chocolate with his apprenticeships and started a caramel company that sold for $1 million in 1900 (Source: Business Collective). He then moved on to found the chocolate company Hershey, a company that now has a net worth of about $35 billion (Source: MacroTrends). With each of the abilities God gives us, we can use it to find success in our businesses. As we share our talents with others, we will be blessed.    God expects us to work hard at improving what we have been given. On our entrepreneurial journey, we need to work hard and use our God-given gifts wisely. As we do this and help others to the best of our ability, God will bless us.    Key Takeaways   Here are some of my key takeaways from this episode:   We learn that we should only invest in a company we know and like.  We should diversify our investments.  Successful investing is about managing risk, not avoiding it. At the end of the day, good investing comes down to being patient and setting our expectations for long-term success.  God has given each of us our own unique talents we can use to serve others. As we use our talents to help others, we will be rewarded with additional gifts.  If we hide our talents away, God will take them away from us. God knows our different abilities. He knows our strengths and weaknesses. We will be rewarded according to what we do with what we have been given, not according to how we compare to others.    Join Entrepreneurs of Faith If this episode of Entrepreneurs of Faith resonated with you, please subscribe for FREE to Monetization Nation so you can receive future episodes of Entrepreneurs of Faith.  Subscribe to the free Monetization Nation eMagazine. Subscribe to the Monetization Nation YouTube channel. Subscribe to the Monetization Nation podcast on Apple Podcast, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.  Follow Monetization Nation on Instagram and Twitter. Share Your Story  How do you determine what investments to make? Please join our private Monetization Nation Facebook group and share your insights with other digital monetizers.   Read at: https://monetizationnation.com/blog/115-4-investment-secrets-from-the-parable-of-the-talents/ 

One of my favorite entrepreneurs and people, AJ Vaynerchuck on the show. "AJ Vaynerchuk is the co-founder of the athlete representation firm VaynerSports. He is also the former COO of VaynerMedia, a social-media-first digital agency, working with Fortune 500 brands like Budweiser, Chase Bank, and Pepsico. He is also a founding partner of the venture capital fund VaynerRSE." (Via Under30experiences)

In this episode, our host Adam Brown talks to AJ Vaynerchuk about his career and what he looks for when investing in companies. AJ is the co-founder of the athlete representation firm VaynerSports. He is also the former COO of VaynerMedia, a social-media-first digital agency, and a founding partner of the venture capital fund VaynerRSE. Born into an entrepreneurial family, he started displaying a sense for business from a young age. He is also the brother of well-known entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk.

Meet Matt Higgins. Matt is a noted serial entrepreneur and growth equity investor as cofounder and CEO of private investment firm RSE Ventures. He is also vice-chairman of the Miami Dolphins, a recurring Shark on ABC's four-time Emmy-Award-winning TV show Shark Tank, and Executive Fellow at the Harvard Business School. Visit Matt on the Web at https://matthiggins.com Visit Sabir on the Web at https://growthbysabir.com Chapters 00:00 Sabir Welcomes Matt Higgins 23:03 Rebuilding Your Business After a Crisis 25:44 The Silver Lining in These Difficult Times 27:37 How the Pandemic Has Made Things Easier for Businesses 29:45 You Can't Do It Alone 34:28 What Investors Look for 31:47 The Most Important Asset for an Entrepreneur 36:02 Spend Big On Your Own Business 38:25 No One is Stealing Your Ideas 40:31 Establish Yourself Before Building a Brand 43:44 Building a Personal Brand as a Founder 45:46 Own Your Story 48:05 Your Ideas Are Not as Unique as You Think 51:01 The Secret to Being Successful 53:25 What Makes Successful People Unique? Higgins began his career in public service as a journalist before becoming the youngest mayoral press secretary in New York City at 26, where he managed the global media response to the September 11th terrorist attacks. He became one of the first employees – and ultimately Chief Operating Officer – of the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, the federally funded government agency created to plan the rebuilding of the World Trade Center site. Higgins helped organize the largest international design competition in history culminating in Reflecting Absence, the September 11th National Memorial, and the development of the 1,776-feet-tall One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the northern hemisphere. Higgins co-founded New York City-based RSE Ventures in 2012, amassing a multi-billion-dollar investment portfolio of leading brands across sports and entertainment, media and marketing, consumer and technology industries – including several of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies. RSE has successfully backed many challenger brands from inception, including RESY, an Open Table competitor that American Express acquired in 2019; the world's premier drone racing circuit, the Drone Racing League; and the International Champions Cup, the largest privately owned soccer tournament featuring Europe's top clubs. Higgins is also co-owner of VaynerMedia, founded by digital marketing expert Gary Vaynerchuk, and a partner in an early-stage venture fund Vayner/RSE. In 2013, Higgins co-founded Derris, a brand strategy and communications firm that has helped grow many leading brands such as Warby Parker and Glossier. In 2016, he broadened RSE's investment focus to rapidly expanding fine dining and fast-casual concepts, including David Chang's Momofuku and Fuku, Milk Bar, &pizza and Bluestone Lane. Higgins received his BA in political science from Queens College and his JD from Fordham Law, where he was a member of the Fordham Law Review. He was named a Top 40 Under 40 executive by Crain's New York and by Sports Business Journal. In 2019, Higgins received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor – joining the ranks of seven former U.S. presidents, Nobel Prize winners, and others who have made it their mission to share their knowledge, compassion, and generosity with those less fortunate. He is a longstanding board member of Autism Speaks. #ThisWeekWithSabir --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sabir-semerkant/support

Jeanine Hightower-Sellitto is the Managing Director at Gemini Trust Company, LLC, a leading cryptocurrency exchange that lets customers buy, sell, and store digital assets, like Bitcoin and Ethereum.  Prior to Gemini, Jeanine served as Chief Operating Officer of NASDAQ subsidiary, International Securities Exchange (ISE).  Shawn Cheng is a Partner at ConsenSys, the renowned blockchain studio building decentralized applications on the Ethereum blockchain.  ConsenSys’ goal is to build a more open, inclusive, and secure internet of value, commonly called Web3.  Prior to ConsenSys, Shawn worked at Vayner/RSE, BBDO, and Razorfish.SSBT is hosted by Mauhan M Zonoozy, founder of Bubbl (acquired by Cricket Media), NYC-based angel investor, and Venture Architect Director at BCG Digital Ventures.  Guests: Jeanine Hightower-Selito, Managing Director at Gemini, and Shawn Cheng, Partner at ConsenSys

This week on Business Class, we’re joined by an all-star in the venture capital industry, and close investment partner to entrepreneur, investor and media personality, Gary Vaynerchuk, Phil Toronto. Phil has supported Vaynerchuk in 100+ angel investments to date, as well as ran the $25 million fund, Vayner RSE, which has made hundreds of profitable investments of its own. Some of Toronto’s most significant investment wins like Resy, the restaurant reservation app that was recently acquired by American Express. Phil came on Business Class to discuss investment tips, how he landed his first gig alongside Vaynerchuk, and how to make sure you’re always investing strategically in yourself.

This week on Business Class, we’re joined by an all-star in the venture capital industry, and close investment partner to entrepreneur, investor and media personality, Gary Vaynerchuk, Phil Toronto. Phil has supported Vaynerchuk in 100+ angel investments to date, as well as ran the $25 million fund, Vayner RSE, which has made hundreds of profitable investments of its own. Some of Toronto’s most significant investment wins like Resy, the restaurant reservation app that was recently acquired by American Express. Phil came on Business Class to discuss investment tips, how he landed his first gig alongside Vaynerchuk, and how to make sure you’re always investing strategically in yourself.

We're back! Welcome to the 2020 Season!In this episode I talk to AJ Vaynerchuk. AJ is a co-founder of the athlete representation firm VaynerSports, with an ever-expanding NFL player client roster. He’s also the co-founder and former COO of VaynerMedia, a social-media-first digital agency. In addition to his responsibilities at VaynerMedia, AJ is a founding partner of the venture capital fund VaynerRSE. AJ and I discuss disruption in the sports representation industry, the shifting landscape for the modern athlete and the revolution of the athlete in business. AJ truly embodies the intersection between business and sports, and I couldn’t think of a better guest to kick off 2020. So sit back, and enjoy my conversation with AJ Vaynerchuck.You can follow AJ on Instagram @ajv and on Twitter @ajv and you can check out VaynerSports at www.vaynersports.com.You can follow the show on:Instagram @melkins1, @mle_lawTwitter: @melkins31175www.mlelawfirm.comThank you for listening!

Published Jul 2, 2016 Recently Chris has been a guest speaker for several different audiences on the topic of branding, but even more specifically personal branding. So today we think the stars have aligned and dictated that Chris shares with you his top 3 personal branding public speakers and authors, which have all made positive impacts in his business life and he believes will also make an awesome impact in yours. See Daniel Priestly's Books. Subscribe to Gary Vee's Podcast. Subscribe to Gary Vee's YouTube Channel. Follow Gary Vee on Instagram. Like Gary Vee on Facebook. Add Gary Vee on Snapchat. Read Gary Vee's Books. Connect with Chris J “Mohawk” Reed on LinkedIn. Find Out More About Chris J "Mohawk" Reed's Marketing. Read Chris J "Mohawk" Reed's Book. Subscribe to our Get Fact Up series for weekly updates: https://www.memedia.com.au/get-fact-up Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/memedia Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/memedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/me_media ______________________________________________________________ GET FACT UP #34 TRANSCRIPT - G'day, Australia. I'm Chris Hogan, founder and CEO of Me Media. It's time to get fact up from right here on the Gold Coast. Recently, I've been doing several guest speaking gigs on the topic of personal branding. I'm no personal branding expert, but I have been sharing the top three international speakers and authors who I think are experts on personal branding. So today, let's talk about them. Today, I'll also do the podcast for the mental revolution with one of the top 100 most influential bloggers on LinkedIn. With the guest speaking and doing the podcast, I believe the starts have aligned and I just had to share how great these people are for personal branding. So let's get started. The first and most influential person who came into my life in 2010 was Daniel Priestley. Daniel is an internationally recognized best selling author and also international speaker and successful entrepreneur. So I wanted to share with you a bit more about Daniel Priestley and why I think he's important for you to follow. Daniel Priestley is an ex-pat Aussie living in the UK. Daniel first authored the book "Key Person of Influence," then "Entrepreneur Revolution", and more recently, "Oversubscribed." Reading of all these books in the order I just mentioned is a good idea with the key thing being that you don't need mountains of money to build your personal brand. You simply need to devote time and effort into creating content and sharing it. I've included some links to Daniel's books in this blog and I guarantee you'll get a lot out of them. I specifically love "Oversubscribed." It's also available on Audible. The next most influential personal branding expert in my life is Gary Vaynerchuk, or better known as Gary Vee. Gary Vee is a serial entrepreneur, but more than that, he builds businesses. Fresh out of college, he took his family's wine business, WineLibrary.com and grew it from a three million dollar business to a 60 million dollar business in just five years. Now he runs Vayner Media, one of the world's hottest digital agencies and at last report was turning over around a 100 million dollars per year and officially just went global with its new office in London. Along the way, he has become a prolific angel investor and venture capitalist, investing in companies like Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Uber, and Birch Box before eventually co-founding Vayner RSE, a 25 million dollar investment fund. Gary Vee is a charismatic person that I certainly cannot contend with and I absolutely love hearing him on a Monday morning. It gets me pumped up. Gary Vee is hot on personal branding and his number one message is that be you, 24/7/365 days per year, never waiver and always be yourself. I guarantee you'll get a lot out of listening to him. He's available on podcasts, Facebook, YouTube, and obviously he's got books, as well, which I'll cover off in just a sec. Gary Vee recently said in one of his latest podcasts, "Money and fame don't change you, it exposes you. Be yourself 24/7/365 and don't alter that in anyway shape or form." You can check it out yourself on episode 212 of the Ask Gary Vee Show podcast. It's available on all different platforms. Just Google it or follow the link from the blog. As mentioned, Gary Vee is out there creating heaps of content. He's known for daily trading people's attention so you can get in on all of those platforms mentioned, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook Live and more, plus he has five books. One of those is for Wine Library and the rest are about building your brand, building your business, getting social. So absolutely I encourage you to check them out, follow the links in this blog, and get reading, get listening. He's great. For the number three person that I think you need to be following for personal branding is Chris J "Mohawk" Reed. He is an international best seller and he is the NASDAQ listed CEO with a Mohawk for his global company, Black Marketing, who are a premium personalized B-to-B marketing consultancy specializing in enabling LinkedIn for you. Chris's number one international best seller is "LinkedIn Mastery For Entrepreneurs" and is available on Amazon. Chris is one of the top 100 most influential LinkedIn bloggers and has 70 K LinkedIn followers. Today, I really enjoyed hearing Chris's take on how to build your personal brand and do it via LinkedIn. That is the best place for it according to Chris. So I just wanted to cover three of those top points and take-aways that I got from the podcast. Regularly write published posts on LinkedIn. Say yes more often to meeting requests offline or via Skype. And keep your profile up-to-date. Chris's book, "LinkedIn Mastery For Entrepreneurs" gives away all of the info on how to build your personal brand and Chris has effectively branded himself perfectly as the authority on LinkedIn. And, as mentioned, Chris has taken his personal brand to be not only authoritive, but one which is also visual.He often gets stopped in the streets due to people recognizing his Mohawk and saying hey, you're the LinkedIn Mohawk guy. Chris openly admits that not everybody can take the visual branding to the same level that he has, but I guarantee you'll get a lot out of his book so check it out and maybe listen to the podcast coming out soon. Thanks very much, Australia. That's all we've got time for on personal branding. I know you're gonna to love all of the content we've shared with you so make sure you check them out. Get that Amazon order flowing in and you'll be reading for hours. Like I said, some of them are available on Audible.com so check them out there, too. Thanks for listening, Australia. We'll see ya next week.

Gary Vaynerchuk, the hardest working man in social media, talks about how he takes time to engage with his audience on social media and how content marketing is overflowing on the internet. He touches on his worries that young entrepreneurs think business is easy, the fairness of capitalism, how he built his brand, and how he is creating a scalable business out of the unscalable. Finally Gary describes his new book, Jab Jab Jab Right Hook and how boxing and social media are linked. About Our Guest Gary Vaynerchuk is an entrepreneur, author, public speaker, internet personality, and avid investor. He has always been an entrepreneur at heart, starting at age 8 with a lemonade stand that puts all others to shame. Gary is well known for WineLibraryTV, the #AskGaryVee show, VaynerMedia, VaynerRSE, and writing best selling books including Crush It and Jab Jab Jab Right Hook. 

This week, Cory speaks to entrepreneur, investor, author, speaker, influencer and future owner of the New York Jets Gary Vaynerchuk, who is well known for being the CEO and founder of digital agency giant VaynerMedia, athlete representation agency VaynerSports, venture capital firm VaynerRSE, host of the popular DailyVee show and a 4x New York best seller. Prior, he grew his family’s wine business from $3 million to $60 million in revenue and was an early investor in multi-billion dollar behemoths Twitter, Snapchat, Uber, and Venmo. In this weeks episode, Gary talks about his secret life-hack, the biggest thing holding people back, easy skills you can learn that will benefit you in the long run and what’s next for influencers. “TOMORROW, GO AND DO SOMETHING YOU’D BEEN WANTING TO DO THAT YOU’RE DESPERATELY SCARED ABOUT WHAT YOUR PARENTS, THE WORLD, THE MARKET YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWERS WILL THINK DO IT. THEN SEE HOW NOT SCARY.” If you’re not familiar with Gary Vaynerchuk (@Garyvee), you probably haven’t been on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube for the past five years. Gary is a leading entrepreneur, author, digital marketer, and speaker whose online following is in the millions and constantly growing. After building his family’s wine business up from $3 million to $60 million, Gary began branching out to help entrepreneurs as a mentor, advisor, and investor. His current company, VaynerMedia, has grown into one of the leading digital agencies in the world with over 800 employees and $100 million in annual revenue. Cory Levy spoke with Gary Vaynerchuk on OFF RCRD about life hacks, what’s holding people back from accomplishing their goals, and his approach to controversy, which isn’t what you might think. “I don’t think you run into controversy for awareness. I think getting the right awareness matters,” says Vaynerchuk, who is not afraid to speak his mind and give direct responses to questions about business and entrepreneurship. Asked what stops people from getting to where they want to go in life, Gary responded, “To me, other people’s opinions is the number one reason people are held back.” Gary encourages people to fight through these opinions and start taking action. “Do one thing that makes you uncomfortable. See the reaction from the audience and your inner family and your friends. (you will) Realize very quickly that it wasn’t as scary as you thought.”

AJ Vaynerchuk is a co-founder of the athlete representation firm VaynerSports & the former COO of VaynerMedia, a social-media-first digital agency. In addition to his responsibilities at VaynerMedia, AJ is a founding partner of the venture capital fund VaynerRSE. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Craft Brew News – 12/14/18Itunes – Ranked # 12 in Food Category and #1 Craft Beer Podcast recently – THANK YOU!Interviewed John Kimmich – Co-Founder of Alchemist – Stowe, VT•Famous Heady Topper, an unfiltered double India pale ale (IPA) with an 8 percent ABV•Men's Journal calls Heady Topper, “America's most coveted beer.”•RateBeer.com names it one of the 100 best beers in the world. •It regularly tops the charts at BeerAdvocate.comTrying to get Sam Calagione Founder of DogfishHead and Jim Koch Founder of Boston Beer Co. on – connect us!Drizly Lands $34.5 Million in Series C FundingDrizly, a Boston-based on-demand alcohol delivery company, has secured another $34.5 million as part of a Series C fundraising round, according to a December 10 SEC filing.Founded in 2012, Drizly has now raised about $70 million across multiple fundraising rounds from a variety of investors. Early-round investors also included First Beverage, Suffolk Equity, Gary Vaynerchuk (via the Vayner RSE fund – Wine Library) and the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America.Six-year-old Drizly, which processed over 1 million transactions in 2017, currently bills itself as “the world’s largest alcohol marketplace.” Its mobile application enables consumers to shop for beer, wine and spirits and compare prices.Drizly, which operates in more than 100 North American markets and recently expanded into Vancouver, Canada, has forged partnerships with more than 1,000 retailers. The company is aiming to add another 2,000 retail stores in 2019, according to source with knowledge of the company’s growth strategies.•Intrastate Shipping Available In (16): •California•Colorado•Connecticut•D.C.•Florida•Illinois•Louisiana•Massachusetts•Minnesota•Missouri•New Jersey•New York•North Carolina•Ohio•Oregon•Washington•Interstate Shipping Available In (8): •Virginia•West Virginia•Idaho•North Dakota•Nebraska•New Mexico•Nevada•OregonDME Receivership Leaves Hundreds of Craft Brewers in LimboNearly 26 months after the merger of Canadian brewing equipment manufacturers Diversified Metal Engineering (DME) and Newlands Systems, the combined company has fallen into receivership after defaulting on loan payments to the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC).DME Group’s financial troubles have left hundreds of of North American craft brewery owners who had already shelled out millions of dollars in equipment deposits in limbo.DME’s list of unsecured brewery creditors features a host of well-known producers, including 10 Barrel Brewing, Anchorage Brewing, Diageo, Foam Brewers, Labatt, Lord Hobo, Maine Beer Company, Monday Night Brewing, Moosehead Breweries, New Belgium Brewing, Night Shift Brewing, Notch Brewing, Tired Hands Brewing, and Wicked Weed, among many others.DME’s financial woes follow issues for several other brewing equipment manufacturers, including the closure of Portland, Oregon-based Metal Craft in 2017 and Canton, Ohio-based SysTech Stainless Works earlier this year.Thad Fisco, owner of Portland Kettle Works, likened the closings to small brewers stuck in the “hinterland between being regional and being local.”“Same exact thing is happening in the manufacturing business,” he said. “Too much debt, the debt gets ahead of you, you can’t make the payments and the banks come in and foreclose.”Still, the closure of a large manufacturer such as DME is an opportunity for companies such as Portland Kettle Works, Fisco said.Anheuser-Busch Lays Off Dozens of Brewery WorkersAnheuser-Busch InBev has eliminated nearly 40 jobs across North America, Brewbound has learned.In a statement issued last Friday, A-B said it was making “a limited number of targeted changes” to its North American “supply organization.”Last week’s cuts come about 15 months after A-B eliminated nearly 2 percent of its North American workforce in a move that impacted approximately 350 employees.A-B joins a growing list of beer companies that have downsized their workforces in 2018, including Constellation Brands, Pabst Brewing Company, Lagunitas, New Belgium, Green Flash, Ninkasi, and Avery Brewing, among others.Through the first nine months of 2018, A-B’s U.S. revenues have declined 1.4 percent. Meanwhile, the company’s two flagship brands — Bud Light and Budweiser — continue to lose volume although both still rank among the top five Brewery Openings on the Rise in Major U.S. Population Centers, BA ReportsU.S. cities with populations in excess of 5 million have seen the most percentage growth of brewery openings in the past five years, according to Brewers Association chief economist Bart Watson.In an email to Brewbound, Watson explained that the growth in the number of breweries in the U.S.’s largest cities is partially due to those locations playing “catch-up” with the rest of the country.Watson’s data — including an interactive map — revealed that eight metro areas are now home to more than 100 breweries.Leading the way is Chicago, with 167 breweries. Interviewed Chet Brett (Brand Manager) from Tribes Brewing Co. in Mokena, IL - Chicago area– they are doing well and selling a lot of beer.Trailing Chicago are long-time beer meccas and other major population centers, including Denver (158), Seattle (153), San Diego (150), Los Angeles (146), New York (141), Portland, Oregon (139), and Philadelphia (113).The last time Watson charted the data — in 2013 — Seattle’s 87 breweries were the most in the nation. Chicago ranked fifth that year with 62 breweries, trailing Portland, Oregon (77), San Diego (76) and Denver (63).Rankings are fleeting, however, as more breweries open their doors and shutter. According to the BA, 7,000 breweries were in operation as of the end of October, with potentially as many as 1,000 openings in 2018. Meanwhile, Watson told Brewbound earlier this year that he anticipates as many as 300 brewery closures by the end of 2018, as the gap between openings and closings begins to converge.News courtesy of Brewbound (https://www.brewbound.com/)Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NHMichael PotortiFounder/BrewerHost of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcastmichael@craftbeerstorm.commichael@bearairishbrew.com*** Come visit our brewery for some delicious local craft brew! ***Beara Brewing Co.2800 Lafayette RoadPortsmouth, NH 03801Tel. 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AJ Vaynerchuk is the co-founder of the athlete representation firm VaynerSports. He is also the former COO of VaynerMedia, a social-media-first digital agency, and a founding partner of the venture capital fund VaynerRSE. Born into an entrepreneurial family, he started displaying a sense for business from a young age. He is also involved with a number of other commercial projects.   AJ shares his experience growing VaynerMedia to an epic level of success and managing a company of several hundred employees with his brother Gary, his decision to leave VaynerMedia to focus on his health and start VaynerSports, and his struggles with Chron’s disease.   AJ discusses his thoughts on hiring and firing quickly, the most important aspects of company culture, and why he and Gary aren’t afraid to fail.   AJ leaves listeners with the advice, “As long as you learn from a mistake or failure, it’s a win.”   Get the full shownotes on the Under30Experiences Blog.

Gary Vaynerchuk is the CEO of VaynerMedia which is one of the world’s hottest digital companies, and the host of the #AskGaryVee Show. He is also the author of four New York Time’s bestselling books including Crush It!, The Thank You Economy, Jab Jab Jab Right Hook, and #AskGaryVee: One Entrepreneurs Take on Leadership Social Media, and Self-Awareness. When Gary was fresh out of college he took his family’s wine business and grew it from a 3 million dollar a year business to a 60 million dollar a year business. He did this in just five years. He is also a prolific angel investor and a venture capitalist investing in companies like Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Uber, and BirchBox before eventually co-founding Vayner/RSE, a 25 million dollar investment fund. In today’s show, we talk about how Gary was approached by a publisher and got his first book deal. We also discuss Gary’s feelings on self-publishing, and what it means to Gary to build a brand. We also touch on business and book promoting tactics that Gary used to become as successful as he is today. Gary also talks about the importance of finding what you are good at and the important concept of “hustle” and just putting in the work.  You can find Gary here: Gary Vaynerchuk Website @garyvee on Twitter Gary’s YouTube Channel Gary Vaynerchuk on Facebook Gary Vaynerchuk on LinkedIn VaynerMedia #AskGaryVee Show    Show Notes [01:42] How Gary reacts to technology and the things going on around him. After finishing a speech at Web 2.0 about living your dreams in a practical way, Gary was approached by several publishers. He signed a book deal and Crush It! was born. [04:11] Why Gary uses a publisher to get that big cash advance, but he is open to self-publishing in the future. [05:24] The launch of Crush It! and how Gary promoted it in advance by building an audience, using social media, PR, and influencers. [07:16] How you really have to put in the work of promotion a half a year before the book comes out. [07:50] Investing in brand building was very helpful in promoting #AskGaryVee and building an audience. [10:30] How Gary's message of work is not all that sexy, but his charisma makes up for that. [13:19] How people need to find the medium that works for them. We don't have to communicate to the world the same way everyone tells us to. Try what works for you. [15:01] How talking is a skill for Gary, so he takes advantage of that skill. [16:08] The number one question people really ask about Gary? [16:26] The top 3 drivers for sales of #AskGaryVee. [17:19] How Gary did an 8-hour telethon where if people bought 8 books they were put in a big drawing. It was a big success. Even if people didn't buy the books, Gary built and increased his audience. [18:52] The jab, jab, jab philosophy is to give away content three times and then the right hook is the ask to buy. Give, give, give, sell! [20:12] Mistakes authors make of not promoting early enough and being too sales oriented on social media. [21:26] Hustle mode really works. Hustle to sell and write your books. Do the work. [22:25] Mistakes made and lessons learned over the course of Gary's book career. [24:17] How Gary's books fit into his business model. [25:23] Triple down on your strengths and don't worry about your weaknesses. [27:31] Being fully yourself and finding your own system. [29:12] How changing people's lives is worth more to Gary than money. [30:51] Having balance between the steak and the sizzle. You need to have both. [32:37] Writing a book works, if you write a good book. Just write your book.   Links and Resources: Gary Vaynerchuk Website @garyvee on Twitter Gary’s YouTube Channel Gary Vaynerchuk on Facebook Gary Vaynerchuk on LinkedIn VaynerMedia #AskGaryVee Show Crush It! The Thank You Economy Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook #AskGaryVee: One Entrepreneurs Take on Leadership Social Media, and Self-Awareness Vayner/RSE            

Gary Vaynerchuk builds businesses: Fresh out of college, he took his family wine business and grew it from a $3M to a $60M business in just five years. Now, he runs VaynerMedia–one of the world's hottest social media-first digital agencies. Along the way, Gary became a prolific angel investor and venture capitalist, investing in companies including Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Uber, and Birchbox before co-founding VaynerRSE, a $25M investment fund. Gary was named to both Fortune and Crain's 40 under 40 lists in the past year, has been profiled in the New York Times, Fortune and Inc. magazines, and is frequently sought to share his expertise on CNN, BloombergTV, CNBC, and many more. Links From Today's Show: www.theampedlife.com www.keithyackey.com www.garyvaynerchuck.com

Gary Vaynerchuk builds businesses: Fresh out of college, he took his family wine business and grew it from a $3M to a $60M business in just five years. Now, he runs VaynerMedia–one of the world’s hottest social media-first digital agencies. Along the way, Gary became a prolific angel investor and venture capitalist, investing in companies including Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Uber, and Birchbox before co-founding VaynerRSE, a $25M investment fund. Gary was named to both Fortune and Crain’s 40 under 40 lists in the past year, has been profiled in the New York Times, Fortune and Inc. magazines, and is frequently sought to share his expertise on CNN, BloombergTV, CNBC, and many more. Links From Today’s Show: www.theampedlife.com www.keithyackey.com www.garyvaynerchuck.com

Gary Vaynerchuk builds businesses: Fresh out of college, he took his family wine business and grew it from a $3M to a $60M business in just five years. Now, he runs VaynerMedia–one of the world's hottest social media-first digital agencies. Along the way, Gary became a prolific angel investor and venture capitalist, investing in companies including Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Uber, and Birchbox before co-founding VaynerRSE, a $25M investment fund. Gary was named to both Fortune and Crain's 40 under 40 lists in the past year, has been profiled in the New York Times, Fortune and Inc. magazines, and is frequently sought to share his expertise on CNN, BloombergTV, CNBC, and many more. Links From Today's Show: www.theampedlife.com www.keithyackey.com www.garyvaynerchuck.com

Gary Vaynerchuk builds businesses: Fresh out of college, he took his family wine business and grew it from a $3M to a $60M business in just five years. Now, he runs VaynerMedia–one of the world’s hottest social media-first digital agencies. Along the way, Gary became a prolific angel investor and venture capitalist, investing in companies including Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Uber, and Birchbox before co-founding VaynerRSE, a $25M investment fund. Gary was named to both Fortune and Crain’s 40 under 40 lists in the past year, has been profiled in the New York Times, Fortune and Inc. magazines, and is frequently sought to share his expertise on CNN, BloombergTV, CNBC, and many more. In this episode, Gary V is angry... Angry at the lack of action and many people pondering what they're going to do instead of doing it. Originally a rant from a Facebook live mention episode on April 19, 2016, you'll hear Gary's raw passion and emotion as he explains the real secret to success, and how it's not complicated, but it's not easy either. The question is, will you do what it takes?

Gary Vaynerchuk, of Vaynermedia, Wine Library, and co-founder of VaynerRSE investment fund, joins the Bryan Kramer Show to discuss his greatest weakness, dealing with stress, and how he thinks a healthy ego plays into your business.  In This Episode: What your stress level can tell you about yourself Mortality Reality Check: Can it relax you? What you can stand to gain from saying "no" Brainstorming health hacks The boundaries of a healthy ego in business The life-changing power of confidence Why doing good for others is so important Gary's uncanny ability to read future trends... and what he's looking at next The quickest way to get ahead in any industry What defines an "A Player" Resources: Gary's newest book, "AskGaryVee" Gary's Website Gary's Twitter VaynerMedia Gary's book, "Crush It" Gary's book, "Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook" #AskGaryVee Show Wine Library TV Obsessed with Samantha Ettus The YES Virus   Visit Bryankramer.com to hear more Human Conversation.

This week, Dave interviews Phil Toronto of Vayner/RSE, an early stage venture capital fund formed by VaynerMedia and RSE Ventures. Make sure to subscribe to Venture Studio on iTunes so you never have to worry about missing an episode. As always, you can find us on twitter @ventureStudio and you can listen to prior episodes at venturestudio.org or on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher or TuneIn. In today's episode, Phil and Dave discuss the importance of marketing and branding, even for early stage companies, some advice for startups as they consider partnering with a Fortune 500 company, and a few predictions for 2016. We wrap up with quick discussions about VR, verticalized brands and the art of storytelling.

Today we have the 2nd part of our podcast with the Co-founder of VaynerMedia and venture capitalist Gary Vaynerchuk. Gary's  first step as an entrepreneur was when he helped grow his family liquor store into a multimillion dollar enterprise and then launching winelibrary.com, one of America’s first wine e-commerce sites. After wine library, Gary founded VaynerMedia with his brother which today is one of the biggest digital shops focused on social media.Recently Gary launched VaynerRSE, a $25 million seed fund that will invest in and launch the next generation of world-changing technology companies.  In part two of the interview, Gary discusses the importance of staying in your lane and the danger of pretending to have expertise in area's you don't know enough about.     Gary is interviewed in LA by Startup Grind LA chapter director Joe Famalette.

Today we have Co-founder of VaynerMedia and venture capitalist Gary Vaynerchuk. Gary first step as an entrepreneur was when he helped grow his family liquor store into a multimillion dollar enterprise and launching winelibrary.com, one of America’s first wine e-commerce sites. Gary then went on to found VaynerMedia with his brother which today is one of the biggest social media focused digital shops aiding Fortune 500 brands in their marketing. Recently Gary launched VaynerRSE, a a $25 million seed fund that will invest in and launch the next generation of world-changing technology companies. Gary has written three New York Times bestselling books as well.   In the interview, Gary discusses the importance of as a VC sticking to your instincts on what you know will be a big hit and why certain investments are worth the risk when the gains are so high.     Gary is interviewed in LA by Startup Grind LA chapter director Joe Famalette.

Gary Vaynerchuk builds businesses. Fresh out of college he took his family wine business and grew it from a $3M to a $60M business in just five years. Now he runs VaynerMedia, one of the world’s hottest digital agencies. Along the way he became a prolific angel investor and venture capitalist, investing in companies like Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Uber, and Birchbox before eventually co-founding VaynerRSE, a $25M angel fund. Gary also currently hosts The #AskGaryVee Show, a way of providing as much value as possible by taking questions about social media, entrepreneurship, startups, and family businesses and giving his answers based on a lifetime of building successful, multi-million dollar companies. The show is also available as a podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and SoundCloud.   A Few Steps Ahead: Don’t be crippled by trying to quantify success -- use all the tools at your disposal -- try to be four to five years ahead of everyone else Technology and Innovation: The company’s of now will be done in eight years if they refuse to adapt and change -- to grow you have to ask dumb questions grounded in the future of business Storytelling: Every business has a story to tell -- don’t disrespect social channels -- they are a living and breathing channel of communication Transparency: We live in an ever-changing transparent world -- if you're company’s in the yellow-pages or newspaper because you're afraid of social -- then an opportunity will be missed Humanise It: People will follow the story -- communicate the story -- humanise it -- where is the personality Give or Push: Old fashioned rules -- you have to become a giving business through social channels -- before you ask and receive Value-Proposition: A good value-proposition shows your consumer the value they will receive   How best to connect with Gary: https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/

Episode 031: Gary Vaynerchuk on Leadership, Self-Awareness, Empathy, and Bill Parcells I originally sent a cold email to Gary roughly 6 months ago asking him to be one of the first guests on my podcast, The Learning Leader Show.  He initially responded and said, “No, I won’t do it as I’m not recording any podcasts now, but maybe you can convince me to do it later.”  Well, six months later (after many emails), Gary and I recorded an incredible episode.  I’m extremely proud of this, and I was especially happy to hear the kind words Gary shared about me and the persistence I showed as well as how I handled a couple scheduling issues we’ve had along the way.  Enjoy this episode with the Great Gary Vaynerchuk! Gary Vaynerchuk is an entrepreneur, investor, author, public speaker, and an internet personality with millions of follows across multiple social media platforms.  Gary has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, GQ, and Time.  He’s appeared on Late Night with Conan O’Brien and Ellen. Welcome To Episode 031: Gary Vaynerchuk on Leadership, Self-Awareness, Empathy, and Bill Parcells Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “I want to build the single biggest building in town.” – Gary Vaynerchuk Some Questions I Ask: What is the most common characteristic shared amongst the most successful people you know? What is the #1 trait you look for in a business partner? What is your interviewing process? How do you prioritize your time? How have you developed such a great network of successful people? Do you care if people like you? Are you okay with being polarizing? How do you always maintain so much energy? Who are examples of great learning leaders? In This Episode, You Will Learn: The importance of self-esteem AND self-awareness The characteristics you need to have to work with him Gary’s method for “hiring fast and firing fast” Why he chose to do this specific podcast, The Learning Leader Show The most important values he learned from his Mom and Dad The powerful of being full of gratitude Why Bill Parcells is a better coach than Phil Jackson Gary’s biggest flaw as a person “Your energy level should come from always having a high level of gratitude.” – Gary Vaynerchuk Continue Learning: Go to Gary's website See why over 1.1 million people follow Gary on Twitter: @garyvee Read his book: Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook Read his book: The Thank You Economy Read his book: Crush It!   You may also like these episodes: Episode 003: The Incredibly Interesting Story Of Maurice Clarett And How He Built A 6 Figure Income After Spending 4 Years In Prison Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This episode was absolutely jam packed with great information on a variety of topics. Gary was incredibly inspirational.  Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   From www.garyvaynerchuk.com in his own words: I have been a businessman for as long as anyone close to me can remember. You can be fancy and call it being an "entrepreneur," but at the end of the day, I do business. While most eight year olds were learning how to properly squeeze a lemon, I was managing seven lemonade stands across my neighborhood in Edison, NJ. When I turned twelve, I set my sights on my local mall, where I became something of a legend selling baseball cards on weekends. In high school I joined the family business, a liquor store called Shoppers Discount Liquors that my dad started. It wasn’t long before I became obsessed with collecting wine.   My core thesis has always revolved around one question: Are you marketing like the year you actually live in? That’s it. It’s not about where things are going to be in 5 years, and it’s definitely not about how we’ve always done it. Do what works. Right now.   In 1997 I was selling wine with an email list while most stores were still faxing their customers. Building on that, I quickly came to recognize the importance of e-commerce, and launched WineLibrary.com, one of the very first wine sales sites. As soon as Google Adwords came out, I was the first (and for a long time the only) person to advertise against people searching for “wine.” All of this helped me to grow the store from a $3 million business to a $60 million business, and it was just the beginning.   Within a year of YouTube popping up, I knew it would be an incredibly powerful platform. Armed with a Flipcam and a NY Jets bucket, I started Wine Library TV in 2006 to share my knowledge and passion for wine with a community that desperately needed a fresh voice. It wasn’t long before 100,000 people were watching my videos every day (shout-out to my Vayniacs – love you guys).   In the spring of 2009, my brother AJ and I launched VaynerMedia, a strategic creative agency focusing on social and digital. VaynerMedia has helped Fortune 500 companies like GE, PepsiCo, and Mt Dew execute against their KPI’s, and build their digital brands through micro content and other storytelling techniques. The idea took hold, and what started as a 6-person project 5 years ago has swelled to a 400-strong team spread across the country.   After years of angel investing in companies like Twitter, Tumblr, Uber and BirchBox, I just launched VaynerRSE, a $25 million seed fund that will help invest in and launch the next generation of world-changing technology companies.   When I’m not spending time with my family, who mean everything in the world to me, I speak and share my experiences in business with people around the world. I have also found a passion for storytelling, so definitely check out my latest book, Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook. I’m so excited you have taken a few minutes out of your day to drop by. Don’t forget to say hey.     PS: I love to hustle!

#QOTD: What was the biggest miss of your career?#LINKSHow to submit a question: https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/what-y...Explore Pinterest: https://ads.pinterest.com/We haven't talked enough about Pinterest on this show. I am a huge believer in Pinterest's product. You might have noticed recently that they've created a term of service in which you can't do affiliate sales. I think that means that they are going to be running that for themselves. If you start thinking about the amount of commerce that goes on on Pinterest, even if thye make 5% of every transaction, it could easily be one of the 5 to 10 top companies in revenue in the digital space.Like I said, I'm a big believer in the business. We've seen great results already in a company that my fund, VaynerRSE, is incubating: Faith Box. We ran some promoted pins to great success. We're also definitely seeing it in clients here at Vayner. Wine Library, same thing. I'm massively bullish. In fact, I think that Pinterest's ad product is going to be huge. 18 months from today, we will come back to this video and create a piece of content to talk about this video where I make this claim: Pinterest's ad product is a MAJOR competitor to Google AdWords for e-comm businesses