In this episode of Tea with GaryVee, I share why 2026 is shaping up to be my best entrepreneurial year yet due to a massive focus on intentionality and impact. I discuss the need for more strategy and structure in a growing business, and why I'm moving away from valuing employees solely on loyalty to measuring them on accountability and results. I also dive deep into the collectible market, why most brands fail, and the huge opportunity in platforms like TikTok Live Shopping, Substack, and Snapchat Spotlight.

You’ll learn about:

1. My new focus on intentionality and impact for 2026.
2. The biggest mistake brands make with a collectible strategy.
3. The three platforms with the most underpriced attention.
4. Why "everything is your fault" is the key to life satisfaction.

In this episode, I talk about my mantra for 2026: Intentionality and Impact (I and I). I explain why I'm measuring success by results, not effort or hours worked, and give actionable advice on business, content, and life. I also discuss massive opportunities in live shopping and the incredible potential of AI and "vibe coding".

You'll learn about:

1. The Intentionality and Impact (I and I) Mindset
2. The Best Business to Start with Little Money
3. My Advice for Gaining Confidence for Content Creation
4. How to Get a Job Using LinkedIn

In this episode, I talk about the biggest opportunity you have in 2026: Live Shopping. Learn how to get started selling on platforms like TikTok Shop, Whatnot, and more. I also discuss why I am doubling down on written content and how focusing on execution, not semantics, is critical for success.

You’ll learn about:

1. Why I believe 100% of your happiness and unhappiness is 100% your fault
2. The rise of Collectibles as a lifestyle genre alongside music, sports, and fashion
3. Why blaming politicians or external circumstances has "zero" impact on your ability to win

In this episode, I sit down to talk about how retailers can take advantage of the current "attention world" we live in. I start by discussing the metrics that actually matter for retail, criticizing the industry's addiction to "silly reports" and subjective opinions, like brand lift studies. I argue that we are now in an era of Relevance Warfare and introduce the single most important metric for every retailer: Views Achieved. I dive deep into why your best organic creative is the key to winning with paid media and share my strong conviction that live social shopping, with platforms like Whatnot and TikTok Shop - is a colossal opportunity that too many are ignoring.

You’ll learn about:

• The biggest mistake Fortune 500 companies made in the last 20 years.

• Why brand loyalty is about to become more important than ever with AI.

• Why you need to shift your mindset from "Social Media" to "Interest Media".

• How to use your top-performing organic content for "Performance Selling".

• The profound, often underestimated, value of being on LinkedIn.

• My thoughts on AI influencers and how they will affect the market.

In this episode of Tea with GaryVee, I talk about the incredible opportunity Live Shopping presents for local businesses and why you must be willing to execute to achieve your goals. I also discuss the power of word-of-mouth marketing, the importance of execution over words in your career, and why you must stop generalizing people based on their generation.

You’ll learn about:

1. How to Use Live Shopping Platforms for Local Businesses

2. Why I Would Choose the In-Office Job

3. The Power of Collectibility in Your Niche

4. How to Build a Culture of Accountability

5. Why You Should Tune Out the Noise and Be Playful

6. How to Deal with Haters with Empathy

In this episode, I talk about the need for a practical approach to AI and technology. I encourage you to learn how to use AI as a tool to win and embrace the constant evolution of the world. I also discuss the uncomfortably important role of parenting and why you are ultimately responsible for your social media algorithm.

You’ll learn about:

1. How to approach AI and the evolving world as an opportunity

2. Why insecurity and materialism are often rooted in poor parenting

3. The importance of accountability and "purple" in your parenting strategy

4. Overcoming negative habits like "doom scrolling" to change your mindset

5. The double-edged sword of candor in business and personal life

6. Why your social media algorithm is actually your fault

In this episode, I talk about the idea of the "Individual Empire" and why Mr. Beast is the absolute best example of this new reality. I break down his inspiring journey of building an empire through content and his CPG brand. His success signals about the future of creator-owned IP versus the traditional studio model. I also share the current platforms and mediums where attention is still underpriced for those looking to build their own legacy.

You’ll learn about:

1. Why the creator is the empire

2. The underpriced attention opportunities in live streaming

3. Why I believe Mr. Beast is a "preview, not the anomaly"

4. How the algorithm is the report card for the audience

5. The significance of Beast Games and what it means for Hollywood

In this episode of Tea with GaryVee, I talk about the massive shift in this year's strategy to prioritize intentionality and impact. I also dive into the huge opportunity in TikTok affiliate live shopping, discuss the mistake brands make with overproduced collectibles, and how to start loving yourself now.

You’ll learn about:

1. This year's business strategy: Intentionality and Impact

2. The biggest mistake brands make with collectible products

3. Why live shopping is a massive opportunity

4. Why teaches your kids AI will set them up for success

5. How to stop blaming the past and start loving yourself now