Want to stay ahead as an entrepreneur in 2025? This episode is a crash course in evolving your business, featuring three real entrepreneurs tackling three major challenges—scaling, branding, and reinvention.

Pulled from the most impactful moments of 4Ds, these conversations are handpicked using YouTube analytics to help small business owners and operators navigate the realities of growth.

We cover:
🔥 Building for Scale – How do you grow without losing momentum? When do you reinvest, and how do you make the right financial moves?
🔥 Balancing Identity & Growth – Managing multiple ventures without confusing your audience. Should you separate your businesses or bring everything under one brand?
🔥 The Power of Reinvention – Pivoting into a new industry, raising capital, and building from scratch.

🎯 If you're struggling with growth, content strategy, or making a big career shift—this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now and start evolving your business!

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If you're in business and avoiding technology, you're in trouble. In this episode, I dive into why contractors—especially roofers—need to stop resisting tech and embrace the tools that will keep them competitive.

I break down:✅ The brutal truth about technology in business
✅ How to overcome resistance to change and get your team on board
✅ The real way to use social media for local business growth
✅ Why brand beats sales (and how to build yours)
✅ The one video every roofer should make today

If you're still thinking old-school marketing is enough, this one's for you. Let’s get to work! 🚀

🔥 The game has changed—are you keeping up? In this episode of Tea with GaryVee, I dive deep into the shifting landscape of social media, why follower counts don’t mean sh*t anymore, and how content is the only thing that matters.

We talk about:
✅ The biggest mistake brands make on social media (and how to fix it)
✅ Why TikTok followers don’t equal views—proof inside 🚀
✅ How giveaways actually build community (watch me do it live)
✅ The real reason people don’t buy from you (and what to do about it)
✅ The truth about AI replacing jobs—should you be worried?
✅ What to do if you’re stuck at the same follower count for years
✅ The #1 reason your business isn’t growing (hint: you’re avoiding this action)
✅ Why garage sales and live selling are still 🔥 in 2025

This episode is LOADED with tactical gems. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about your next move in business or content, this one is for you. 💯

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In this episode, I sit down with four business owners from completely different industries—hospitality, franchising, community-driven services, and social media marketing—to break down their biggest challenges and give them the no-fluff, high-impact advice they need to scale.

💡 We talk about:

• Franchising vs. Private Expansion – Should you franchise your business or scale on your own? The brutal truth no one tells you.
• Turning Customers into a Community – If your customers aren’t talking, you’re doing it wrong. Here’s how to make them superfans.
• The Real Way to Grow on Social Media – Why most businesses waste money on ads and how to fix it with organic content strategies that work.
• How to Test a Scalable Business Model – Before you expand, make sure your idea actually works. This one strategy could save you millions.

🔥 Whether you're a startup founder, franchise owner, or small business entrepreneur, these lessons will help you scale smarter, avoid costly mistakes, and maximize your business growth.

🎧 Listen now and take your business to the next level.

I sat down with Lydia Moynihan from the New York Post to dive into some of the biggest shifts happening in business, media, and technology. We get into the explosion of social shopping, how AI is changing the content game, and why traditional media is struggling to keep up.

We also talk about:

📌 Social Shopping Takeover – Why TikTok Shop is the next big thing (and why you should be paying attention).
📌 AI & Content Creation – Will AI replace creators, or is it just another tool in the arsenal?
📌 The Evolution of Attention – Why real estate and attention are the same game, and how to capitalize on shifts before the masses do.
📌 Investing Smart in Emerging Trends – The biggest mistakes people make when chasing trends like crypto, NFTs, and AI.
📌 New York City’s Business Edge – Why NYC is still the best place in the world for opportunity (and why I’ll never leave).

💡 This episode is loaded with insights for entrepreneurs, content creators, and anyone thinking about where the future is headed. Listen in and let’s get ahead of the game. 🚀

The real fix for feeling stuck? Curiosity. So many of us are trapped in our own excuses, using judgment from family or fear of failure as a reason to hold back. If you’ve ever felt like you’re not “going hard enough,” this episode is for you.

🔥 We talk about:

• Why everyone should try selling on TikTok Shop and Whatnot (even if you’re not a “salesperson”)
• Overcoming family judgment and finding your own path
• How working 6 hours a day is capping your success
• Growing your Instagram audience from TikTok before it’s too late
• The #1 thing stopping people from taking action (and how to fix it)
• Why most people don’t actually love what they do—they just love the rewards

💡 If you’re ready to stop making excuses and start taking action, this episode is the wake-up call you need.

👇 Listen now and let’s get into it.

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Standing out in the crowded digital world is harder than ever. With AI making content creation easier, the real challenge is staying authentic without "selling out."

In this episode, I break down what really makes people win on social media, why "value" is subjective, and how understanding your unique strength is the ultimate advantage. I also get real about the biggest failures of my career—including missing out on a $800 million opportunity—and what they taught me about making bold moves.

💡 We talk about:
✅ Why real success comes from doing, not just teaching
✅ The biggest myths in social media marketing (and what actually works)
✅ How curiosity leads to massive opportunities
✅ The worst advice people believe about failure
✅ Why patience is the most underrated skill of all time
✅ How ignoring outside validation can change your life

👀 If you’re holding back from posting, overthinking your content, or waiting for the "right time"—this episode is for you.

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🎧 Listen now, take action, and start creating! 🚀

🔥 How to Start a Business (Even If You Think You Can’t)

Starting a business? You need to hear this. In this episode, I break down the best way to start—from working for someone in your industry to making sure you actually like what you're doing. Trust me, if you're only in it for the money, you're going to quit.

We also dive into:
✅ Why procrastination is actually a sign you’re in the wrong game
✅ The REAL reason businesses fail (it’s not marketing)
✅ AI fears vs. AI opportunities (HUGE perspective shift)
✅ How I deal with burnout—and the one thing I wish for every young person
✅ Why failing in business is actually a good thing

Plus, I get real about the hustle mindset, making money young, and how to actually shift your perspective to stop feeling stuck.

🎧 Hit play and let’s get into it!

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The way we use social media is changing FAST, and if you’re not keeping up, you’re falling behind.

In this episode, Im sharing a Q&A I did with LinkedIn Premium users on a live stream! I explain why we’re not in a social media era anymore—we’re in interest media and what that means for creators, businesses, and anyone building a brand online. If you’re on LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, or any platform, this is a must-listen to understand how to get more views, engagement, and growth.

We talk about:

-Why views are the ONLY metric that matters (and how to get more of them)

-How to play the algorithm game and what platforms are prioritizing right now

-Why most people fail on LinkedIn (and how to use it to grow your career)

-The secret to going viral—on purpose

-How to build a personal brand even if you hate being on camera

-The power of social live shopping and why it’s the future of e-commerce

-How AI is changing content creation (and what to do about it)

-Why authenticity is misunderstood—and how to be authentic

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On today's podcast, I'm sharing Episode 66 of Tea with GaryVee! Too many entrepreneurs get stuck between long-term brand building and the need for immediate revenue—so how do you balance both? In this episode, I answer a powerful question on walking that fine line, and my answer might just change how you approach business forever.

We also talk about:
Why you're NEVER too late to start building your brand (seriously, stop overthinking it)
How to leverage Whatnot & TikTok Shop for both discovery and sales
The secret to scaling your side hustle with no budget
The #1 mistake people make when hiring & how to actually find great partners
How to approach live shopping for more expensive items If you're hesitating to build your personal brand or feeling stuck between needing money now vs. playing the long game, this episode is for you.

You can’t build a successful career if you don’t understand yourself first. That’s why self-awareness is just as important as business strategy.

In this episode, I dive deep into:
🔹 Why mindset is the foundation for everything in life & business
🔹 Overcoming fear & insecurity so you can put yourself out there
🔹 The power of saying NO (and why I still struggle with it)
🔹 How to compete & WIN in an AI-driven world
🔹 The real reason people don’t post on LinkedIn (and how to start today)
🔹 Building a personal brand that actually provides value

If you’ve ever felt stuck, afraid to create, or unsure how to stand out, this episode is for you.

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