Gary Vaynerchuk is a New York Times bestselling author and American businessman who eschewed the traditional media tools he had relied on when building his retail wine store, turning instead to the social web. Gary’s first business book, entitled Crush It! Why Now is the Time to Cash in on your Passion, was released in the Fall of 2009 and debuted as a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller. In this clip, Gary discusses why we create social boundaries for ourselves when adopting new trends, specifically social media.

31 Responses to “Love it or hate it, social media’s here to stay”

1. Robert Foster Says:
   May 18th, 2010 at 7:03 pm

   Gary hits it out of the park again. Sure SEO, PPC and landing pages work – for now. Word of mouth is King though. Bring on social media.

2. Dan Forbes Says:
   May 18th, 2010 at 9:33 pm

   Very good video,
   I would like to listen to more of the same.

3. Kelsi Guidry Says:
   May 20th, 2010 at 8:11 pm

   @Dan if you want to listen to more of Gary’s keynotes, go to his personal website, GaryVaynerchuk.com. He is a great man to follow.
   Love how he points out what TV is going to become. No doubt about it that is exactly what it is going to be like. If you are passionate about something, start spitting out some video episodes on your niche market and get your ball rolling

4. Lorenzo Says:
   May 20th, 2010 at 10:42 pm

   Gary does another great talk, guy shoves his ideas in your face in the most charming of ways. Confidence with Class

5. Jeff Voorhees Says:
   June 1st, 2010 at 9:01 am

   Wow. Gary certainly has it and I love his WineLibraryTV show. After I read his book, Crush It, I was inspired to start my own video blog, That Golf Guy at thatgolfguy.blogspoot.com. I’m just getting started but using Gary’s advice, I know it is going to be a hit someday.

6. Tim Says:
   June 8th, 2010 at 5:06 pm

   Yessir, right on! After 11 years creating web sites and presentations, I KNOW he’s spot on with this.

7. Angela Howard Says:
   June 11th, 2010 at 4:16 am

   I am going to do a lot more about managing the customers I have instead of just trying so much to get new ones. Customer servie = retention!

8. Kellie Hosaka Says:
   June 13th, 2010 at 5:52 pm

   Gary gives such an important message in this video which all business owners and large business must pay attention to. His wisdom of social media is superior and I have seen businesses change so fast because of the impact of social media.

   Wow, thank you so much for this very informative video!!

   Aloha,
   Kellie

9. Audrey Bell-Kearney Says:
   June 28th, 2010 at 8:01 pm

   This was a great video. I am really paying attention to TV and where it is going. Looking at companies like Google TV, Boxee, Apple TV & Hulu has to make you wonder how all of this will impact your business.

10. Andy Malone Says:
    June 29th, 2010 at 3:22 pm

    Great presentation Gary always strikes me a nice guy who has an strong intuitive feel for the interconnection that people are looking for on the internet. His experience and success are the gold seal of approval.

11. Lori Ryan Says:
    June 30th, 2010 at 11:19 am

    WOW…..LOVED your passionate teaching!Thank you for the gift of understanding you have.

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    June 30th, 2010 at 1:37 pm

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13. Brandon Says:
    July 1st, 2010 at 12:06 am

    Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful! This information is definately vital to the growth and sustainability of any company, big or small. The internet is going to be the sole power-house of today, and of the future, that will dictate the world economy. If you own a business and you are not actively plugged into social networking then you are blind to the big picture.

14. Donna Says:
    July 2nd, 2010 at 11:10 am

    Social Media is here to stay and only getting bigger. Thanks for the great video, Gary.

15. Vergara Paz Says:
    July 2nd, 2010 at 1:30 pm

    This is a very good video.

16. Joan Bittinger Says:
    July 26th, 2010 at 9:16 pm

    A lot of good basic information about the internet that we need to start listening to and acting on.

17. Lawrence Routt Says:
    July 28th, 2010 at 1:24 am

    Very interesting, social media is here to stay, could be Social Media Is “HEAR” to stay. Very good video. Ps: I’m 71 years young.

18. Joel Says:
    August 2nd, 2010 at 4:37 pm

    It’s a great motivation to do something different if you want to see your business grow. Internet marketing is no more an option; it’s a must. Thanks Gary

19. Linda Lewis Says:
    August 5th, 2010 at 1:00 am

    Today is the first time that I’ve heard Gary and he is definitely ahead of his time. How old is he? When Gary speaks I think those of us who are going anywhere in the business world should no doubt listen. I am a business owner and I have a facebook page to no avail. I about to begin using it to the end that it’s meant to be used. Keep up the awesome talk Gary!

20. Yolanda Says:
    August 29th, 2010 at 7:05 pm

    Very true,Im already a part of this revolution. Internet marketing is here to stay and is becoming the way we do business.Internet Marketing is creating more Millionares and Billionares at a astounding rate.
    Thanks to visionary people that pave the way and know a great opportunity when they see one it cannot be denied .

21. Stevie Dixon Says:
    September 12th, 2010 at 3:40 pm

    I just listened to the free CD with Success Magazine (June 2010 issue) where Darren Hardy interviews Gary. Having watched the video it makes you realise just how valuable and important social neworking is, not just to catch up on the latest gossip or what’s happening on your favourite soap, but as an indespenable marketing too. Way to go Gary!

22. Carl Garrett Says:
    September 15th, 2010 at 9:40 pm

    What amazing potential social media has to level the playing field for entrepreneurs. The online networking technique that Gary teaches in his book, “Crush It,” can be used with darn near any business that has an online presence.

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24. Bonita Sayles Says:
    October 11th, 2010 at 1:00 pm

    Vaynerchuk you are so right about where the internet is going. I’m still learning how to use it but what said about social media,and how powerful it is and going to be…Is right on the money. Thank you for telling it like it is.

25. shades of nature Says:
    November 16th, 2010 at 11:11 pm

    So true…I still do not have a cell phone.

26. rick cibotti Says:
    November 18th, 2010 at 6:14 pm

    Very eye opening video

    We need a social media class

27. Cheryl MacNaughton Says:
    November 25th, 2010 at 8:31 pm

    Social Media is a natural human behavior. We are pack animals and we like to be part of the pack. Social media is the natural extension of the behavior to be part of the pack.

    We want to be connected to people who share our beliefs and values and with Facebook and Twitter with the mobile smart phones it is easier and lots of fun too.

    I love blogging comments on topics and am meeting many great people this way.

28. Trevor Folgering Says:
    November 27th, 2010 at 1:08 pm

    Great Video. Right on the money. Great points about customer service. Very important lessons to be learned in this video. Facebook will lead the way into the new social media frenzy and overpower google. Love how you opened your talk with how the internet is only 15 years old. The internet is still in infancy stage. Can you imagine things 30 years from now??? It’s very powerful stuff!!

    Trevor Folgering

29. jungeun Says:
    December 30th, 2010 at 4:36 am

    It is really eye-opening video.
    I couldn’t believe my luck finding this site .
    Thank you Gary

30. Shawn Clark Says:
    April 6th, 2011 at 10:45 pm

    I’m going to share this video with everyone through my Facebook and Twitter @shawnupdates account. So, I guess that would make what he’s saying RIGHT!!!!

    Thanks for continuing to feed us priceless information Gary!

    -Shawn Clark

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