Gary Vee’s Quick Tips to Start Your Own Business

Gary Vaynerchuk, a successful entrepreneur, gave simple advice on how to start a business.

He said to do something you love and know well.

Here’s what he said:

A young boy asked Gary, “If I was your son and I'm starting a business, what advice would you give me?” Gary replied, “Look at everything you’re interested in. What do you love besides business?”

The boy said, “Karate.” Gary suggested turning karate into a business. They could make karate clothes, create karate videos, or sell karate toys online. The idea is to think of many ways to use something you love and choose the best one.

Gary’s Success Story:

• Started Small: Gary worked in his family’s liquor store.

• Online Growth: He turned the store into an online business called Wine Library in 1997.

• Digital Marketing: Using email marketing, Google Ads, and social media, he grew the business from $3 million to $60 million in five years.

• VaynerMedia: In 2009, Gary started VaynerMedia, a digital marketing agency. It now helps big companies like PepsiCo and General Electric.

Gary’s advice is simple: Start with something you love and build your business around it. Find what you enjoy and use it to create something successful from home.

Takeaway: Focus on your interests and passions to build a business that you enjoy and that can grow successfully.