The GaryVee Audio Experience

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down with country music superstar Luke Combs to discuss his new album, the challenges of maintaining authenticity as a major artist, and the immense power of using his platform for good. I’m grateful that Luke opens up about battling OCD since childhood and how that same mental process contributes to his songwriting. We also dive into his deep commitment to his fans and his passion for leveraging his success to help young people with mental health. You’ll learn:
The challenge of balancing artistic authenticity with pursuing new ventures.
How the mindset that causes anxiety can also fuel creative success.
Why using your platform for mental health awareness is a top priority for Luke.
Why I suggested Luke start a monthly podcast dedicated to broadening the mental health conversation.
How Luke demonstrates his deep care for his fans through affordable ticket bundles and meet-and-greets.

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I break down the biggest opportunity for consumer businesses right now: Live Social Shopping. I've been watching this trend in China for over a decade, and I'm telling you, it's hitting scale in the US and is the thing most likely to affect your P&L in 2026. I also dive into the future of marketing, why "attention" is the only thing we're battling for, and why avoiding new technologies like TikTok and AI is "incredibly dangerous".

 You'll learn about:
Why Live Shopping is the next multi-billion dollar channel.
Why the creative is the variable of success in marketing.
Why "social media" is now "interest media"
The short-term truth about AI and job security.
How to get in front of influencers and live sellers (hint: send a DM)
Why you need to be "obnoxiously consumer-centric"

In this episode, I dive deep into why being "realistic" is often just a cover for fear and insecurity. I explain the "Cynicism Tax" and how a mindset of "no" is costing you opportunities you can’t even see yet. I also break down the massive difference between practical optimism and what people call "toxic positivity," and why accountability is the only thing that matters.

You’ll learn about:
The definition of the "Cynicism Tax"
How to move from a "No" mindset to a "Maybe" framework
The true cost of missing out on big opportunities like Facebook
Why regret is a much worse feeling than failure
How to deal with the "cynical armies" in your comment section

In this episode, I talk about the biggest opportunity for real estate agents in 2026: moving past the "old grind" and embracing content as your new foundation. I encourage you to stop making excuses about your busy schedule and start spending 50% of your time on the 7 to 12 platforms where the world’s attention actually lives. I also discuss why being a "human" leader with empathy and humility will always outperform those who are only driven by the next commission check.
 
You’ll learn about:
The "Platforms and Handles" (P&H) framework for social media
How to show up in the age of AI search
The difference between selfless and selfish content
Why Snapchat Spotlight and LinkedIn are untapped goldmines
How to lead with humanity and scale a massive team

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down with Maryam Banikarim to discuss the paradoxes of my public persona, how I define success, and why I believe the most important conversation happening in society is around self-worth. I reveal how being an immigrant shaped my lack of fear and why I believe "nice guys finish first" in the long run. We also dive into my personal "kryptonite"—the inability to give kind candor—and how overcoming it changed my organizations and personal life. Maryam and I get deep into a shared fascination: the crisis of "late adulthood" in society and how modern parenting contributes to angst and entitlement.
 
You'll learn:
Why I view business as a sport
Why "historical pattern recognition" is the blueprint for my "predictions"
Why I believe the biggest issue in society is not technology, but the lack of "self-esteem and insecurity" in the younger generation.
Why I prioritize maximizing joy over maximizing money.
Why I think forgiveness, of others and yourself, is the most underutilized tool for emotional health.