In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down with Ryan Chen, founder and CEO of CRWD, to talk about why I believe analog marketing is making a comeback. CRWD connects businesses with everyday people for paid gigs, from trying products and visiting stores to attending experiences and providing customer feedback.
Ryan and I break down how technology can power old-school guerrilla marketing, help businesses attract their first customers, and turn real-world experiences into consumer insights. We also discuss opportunities to earn extra income without a large social media following, the role of product sampling in customer acquisition, and why offline marketing should complement (not replace) social media, SEO and email.
In this episode:
• How CRWD’s marketplace connects brands with everyday consumers
• Why I’m excited about experiential marketing and in-person activations
• Getting people to try a new product, restaurant or app
• Using customer feedback and market research to improve your business
• Ryan’s entrepreneurial journey and what past setbacks can teach founders
My thesis: analog is coming back, and I hope this conversation inspires you to do something about this intuition I have.

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I talk about practical optimism, accountability, and focusing on the choices you can control when business or career plans get difficult. I share my perspective on the appeal of in-person experiences, and leading with self-awareness while valuing people. I also discuss finding your own motivation, questioning money as the measure of success, and defining work-life balance around your circumstances.

You'll learn about:

• Practical Optimism And Accountability

• Creating More Options For Yourself

• Self-Awareness And People-First Leadership

• Validation Beyond Financial Success

• Defining Your Own Work-Life Balance

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I talk about matching big ambitions with daily execution and staying close to the craft as your career grows. I share how confidence, self-awareness, and kind candor shape the way I work and lead. I also discuss using social media and AI to create in-person connections, motivating people around their changing needs, and choosing impact over maximizing dollars.

You'll learn about:

• Big Ambitions And Daily Execution

• Staying Close To The Craft

• Confidence And Kind Candor

• Online Attention And In-Person Connections

• Leadership Around Individual Needs

• Choosing Legacy Over Currency

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I talk about why knowing the tactics isn't enough if fear and other people's judgment keep you from acting. I share how consistent content, live shopping, and turning livestreams into clips can help build awareness for your business. I also discuss becoming a practitioner, using your twenties to explore, and living with your decisions instead of dwelling on them.

You'll learn about:

• Moving Past Fear Of Judgment

• Building A Consistent Content Practice

• Turning Livestreams Into Reusable Content

• Exploring Opportunities In Your Twenties

• Learning Through Practice And Accountability

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, Claude Silver (Chief Heart Officer) and I talk about why kindness, emotional intelligence, and reducing fear matter to business performance. I share how self-awareness helps leaders recognize their shortcomings, focus on strengths, and approach new technology with humility instead of defensiveness. I also discuss the balance between kindness and candor, serving the people you lead, and why I see optimism as a practical trait.

You'll learn about:

• Kindness And Business Performance

• Reducing Fear Through Leadership

• Self-Awareness And Complementary Strengths

• Balancing Kindness With Candor

• Optimism As A Practical Trait

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I talk about dreaming bigger while staying humble and self-aware enough to understand what you actually want. I share why curiosity, perspective, and emotional resilience matter, and why learning about AI has to turn into using it. I also discuss focusing on customers instead of comparison, moving beyond envy, and doing the work rather than collecting more information.

You'll learn about:

• Balancing Ambition With Self-Awareness

• Moving Beyond Envy And Comparison

• Turning AI Learning Into Practice

• Curiosity As A Business Advantage

• Building Emotional Resilience And Discipline

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down with the Nude Project founders to talk about growing a fashion brand without letting the fear of overexposure hold you back. I share my perspective on live shopping, personal branding, and hiring the right people as your business expands. I also discuss why building a bigger company is a choice, not the definition of a happy life.

You'll learn about:

• Brand Visibility And Overexposure

• Live Shopping And Discoverability

• Personal Branding Without The Pressure

• Hiring For Your Next Stage

• Defining Success On Your Terms

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I talk about the biggest opportunity you're all sleeping on right now. I share how I think about content volume, going viral, and documenting your work. I also discuss the difference between accountability and self-criticism, why purpose requires humility, and why I see forgiveness as a

strength.

You'll learn about:

• Documenting And Creating Content
• Accountability Without Attacking Yourself
• Purpose, Humility, And Forgiveness

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down on the Mel Robbins Podcast to talk about letting go of outside validation and building a life with more peace of mind. I share why your embarrassment can become your advantage and why taking action matters more than waiting for everyone to understand you. I also discuss choosing what you consume, finding supportive people online, and replacing envy with joy for others.

Watch the full conversation on The Mel Robbins Podcast.

You'll learn about:

• Letting Go Of Outside Validation

• Choosing Peace Of Mind

• Turning Embarrassment Into An Advantage

• Moving Beyond Envy And Comparison

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I talk about why interesting content matters more than follower counts and why relying on just Instagram and TikTok can hold you back. I share how I think about live streaming, distributing content across platforms, and putting employees first. I also discuss why I'm building businesses for joy and freedom rather than maximizing dollars or chasing approval.

You'll learn about:

• Interesting Content Over Follower Counts

• Moving Beyond One Or Two Platforms

• Going Live On TikTok

• Putting Employees Before Yourself

• Choosing Joy Over Status

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I talk about turning social media views into customers by providing value before asking for a sale. I share how organic content can validate your creative, how to turn strong videos into ads, and how remarketing connects attention to action. I also discuss asking customers questions, building trust through useful content, and keeping your marketing focused on the people you're trying to reach.

You'll learn about:

• Providing Value Before Selling

• Turning Organic Winners Into Ads

• Remarketing With a Clear Offer

• Learning Directly From Your Customers

• Building Brand While Driving Sales