Podcast Summary
VaynerMedia Hiring Creators for Video and Design: Gary Vaynerchuk's team is hiring creators with good ideas and selling abilities for video and design roles. Apply through garyvee.com/creators and be resourceful, strategic, and persistent in entrepreneurship.
Gary Vaynerchuk's team at VaynerMedia is currently hiring creators, specifically those capable in video and design. This opportunity is open to individuals with good ideas and the ability to sell various products, from watermelon to wine. The hiring process involves filling out a form on garyvee.com/creators. Additionally, the episode featured a story from a listener named Lindsey, who transformed her side hustle of selling painted furniture into a successful antique business by renting a booth in an antique mall. This story highlights the importance of being resourceful, strategic, and persistent in entrepreneurship.
Adapting to Challenging Times: Selling and Creating Online: During crises, pivot to online selling and teaching for profit, embrace creativity, and build a community through email lists or social media.
Even during challenging times, such as the closure of physical markets due to the coronavirus pandemic, it's possible to pivot and create opportunities for sales and creativity. The speaker, who is a seller of second-hand items, shares her frustration with being unable to go to flea markets and the thrill of the hunt that comes with it. However, she suggests that people can still sell items from their own homes and even create online courses to teach others how to flip items for profit. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of creativity and the potential for building a community through email lists or social media. In essence, even when faced with limitations, there are still ways to be entrepreneurial and innovative.
Impact of Pandemic on Lives: Virus, Economy, and Mental Health: The pandemic has brought about economic hardships, job losses, and mental health concerns, but also opportunities for virtual interactions and seeking help through technology. Empathy and support are crucial during these uncertain times.
The current pandemic situation has led to a significant impact on people's lives in various ways. The virus itself is just one aspect, with the economic fallout and mental health concerns being equally important. The economic downturn has resulted in job losses and changes in consumer behavior that could last for years. Mental health issues, including anxiety and suicidal ideation, have also been on the rise. However, there have been some positive outcomes, such as the scalability of virtual interactions and the ability to seek help through technology. Overall, it's essential to acknowledge the challenges while also looking for opportunities to adapt and support each other during these uncertain times. Additionally, being empathetic and caring for one another's well-being, both mentally and financially, should be a priority.
Practicing mindfulness and gratitude during uncertain times: Mindfulness practices like meditation and physical exercise help dilate and relax our minds. Neuroplasticity allows us to rewire our brains and form new habits. Managing anxiety and practicing gratitude are essential for mental well-being.
During times of uncertainty and anxiety, it's essential to prioritize practices that help us dilate and relax, such as mindfulness and gratitude. The speaker, who has worked with children for 18 years through the youth foundation Inspiring Children, emphasizes the importance of both meditation and physical exercise to build and use the "muscle" of mindfulness. Neuroplasticity allows us to rewire our brains and form new habits. The speaker also highlights the significance of recognizing and managing anxiety, as prolonged contraction can lead to pathologies. The free website jewelneverbroken.com offers 3-minute exercises to help rewire the brain and practice dilating thoughts. Gratitude is a powerful tool for dilating and can be practiced through various methods, including the speaker's song "Grateful." The speaker admires the work being done through the All In project and encourages everyone to participate and prioritize practices that promote relaxation and positivity.
Maintaining a Positive Mindset and Helping Others: Even in uncertain times, focus on positivity, reevaluate business, connect with others, and send positive messages to help those around you.
Even in uncertain and challenging times, it's essential to focus on the positive and find opportunities for growth and service. A listener, Celeste, shared her concerns about her small business and the impact of the current situation. Jewel acknowledged her feelings and offered perspective, emphasizing that while it's natural to worry about oneself, it's also crucial to have compassion for others. Jewel highlighted that many people are thriving during this time, and encouraged Celeste to use this period to reevaluate her business and connect with others. She also emphasized the importance of sending positive messages and checking in on friends and acquaintances. Overall, the conversation underscored the importance of maintaining a positive mindset and finding ways to help others during difficult times.
Making a Positive Impact During Challenging Times: Incorporate giving back into your business strategies by saving money, supporting small businesses, creating limited-edition releases for causes, and designing with current events to make a difference and build brand awareness.
Even during challenging times, there are opportunities to make a positive impact and help others. The speaker shares how saving money and supporting small businesses can lead to doing good deeds and creating a ripple effect of positivity. They also suggest considering limited-edition releases with profits going to causes, such as hospitals or healthcare workers, as a way to build brand awareness and give back. By incorporating current events into designs, businesses can create viral moments and make a meaningful difference. Ultimately, it's essential to find ways to give back, no matter the size of the contribution, as it can lead to personal growth and potential business opportunities in the future.
Adopting an Entrepreneurial Mindset During Crises: Be creative, grounded in principles, optimistic, communicate effectively, be kind, volunteer, and take action to innovate and overcome challenges during crises.
Entrepreneurial mindset and innovation are crucial in times of crisis. Joel Brown, an entrepreneur and author, emphasizes the importance of being creative, grounded in principles, and optimistic. He believes that the current situation requires enormous innovation and rethinking, and leaders must be entrepreneurial. Communication, kindness, and volunteering are essential in helping individuals and organizations navigate through these challenging times. The entrepreneurial spirit of taking action, even in small ways, can make a significant difference. Brown's book, "The Entrepreneurial Leader," highlights the importance of being an entrepreneur in today's world, where innovation is necessary to overcome the dangerous status quo. In summary, adopting an entrepreneurial mindset, communicating effectively, being kind, and volunteering are essential actions for individuals and organizations to thrive during crises.
From baseball player to TikTok star - pursuing passions at any age: Consistency and authenticity are crucial for building an audience, no matter the platform or stage of life. Starting small can lead to big opportunities and connections.
No matter what stage of life or career you're at, it's never too late to pursue your passions and build an audience around them. Gary, a baseball player and coach, shares his journey from a successful college career to a corporate job and eventual travel and discovery of his love for the game again. He built a significant following on TikTok during the pandemic and is now considering expanding to podcasts, YouTube, and Twitch. The advice from the conversation is that consistency and authenticity are key, and it's the quality of your audience that matters, not just the quantity. Even starting small on platforms like Twitch or YouTube can lead to opportunities and connections that can change your life. So, keep creating content, stay true to your passions, and be open to new opportunities.
Focus on growing audience before brand deals on TikTok: Building a strong online presence takes time, focus on creating engaging content, and grow audience before pursuing brand deals on TikTok for maximum leverage
Focusing on building a large audience on TikTok before pursuing brand deals is crucial, according to Gary Vaynerchuk. He advises against going after brand deals too early as it can shift one's energy away from creating high-quality content, potentially leading to failure. Instead, sell merchandise or other assets to generate income while growing an audience. This approach provides more leverage when negotiating brand deals in the future. Remember, building a strong online presence takes time, so stay focused on creating engaging content. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe to the podcast for valuable insights.
