Today’s episode is an absolute 🔥 masterclass for anyone trying to grow a business without excuses. I’m coming to you live from NYC, hyped for Game 4 at the Garden, but even more hyped about the energy in this Q&A. We talk live selling, building a brand from zero dollars, balancing dreams with practicality, and why trust is your best business strategy.
💡 Whether you're 22 and crushing it on Whatnot, launching your first catering biz, or leading a company culture—this episode has gems for every level of the game.
We talk about:
The $2M Whatnot seller and why she shouldn’t stop now
How to build a business when you have $0 and no experience
Why telling people not to hire you builds trust & drives sales
The power of personal brand (and how to post about burritos and your business)
How I coach my leadership team at VaynerMedia (yes, including firings)
My playbook for LinkedIn content that actually lands you business
How to get your first clients using your phone contacts & courage
Advice for entrepreneurs with skeptical spouses
A no-BS rant on negativity vs. hope