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Mar 2025
31m 40s

The #1 Mistake Killing Your Social Media...

Gary Vaynerchuk
About this episode

🔥 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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