It was one of the most amazing things I had ever seen.
Last February, during our New Beginnings event at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, one of my guest speakers was Wine Library TV’s Gary Vaynerchuk.
Gary wrapped up the week with a rip-roaring presentation on social media that had everyone in the room standing and cheering.
But it’s what happened AFTERWARDS that really made me shake my head…
Hours after the day’s activities had come to a close, I was walking past the empty ballroom hours and happened to glance inside.

There were maybe 10 or 15 people still there, all gathered in a tight group.
Some were scribbling furiously on notebooks, others watching and listening intently to the person who was holding court.
That person was Gary Vaynerchuk.
I wandered in and whispered, “What’s going on?” to a friend.
“They’ve been here since he finished this afternoon,” he said. “He’s been peppered with question after question about social media. And he’s answered them in great detail without a break. Literally no one has left–they just keep asking questions. And he keeps on going.”
I looked at my watch. The conference had ended nearly 6 hours earlier.
Remarkable. For 6 hours, Gary had continued teaching about the profit potential of social media and how these lucky people could take advantage of it to help build their business.
He didn’t sneak away to a private guru inner sanctum. He didn’t head to the bar. He didn’t blow off the questions when they came pouring down upon him.
He stayed. And stayed. And stayed, probing every person’s business and offering valuable wisdom and guidance for nothing in return.
How many gurus do you know that would do that?
Anyway, I wanted everyone to see what prompted these people to ignore hunger pains, bursting bladders, and buzzing cell phones to drink in every word that Gary was saying.
So without further delay, here’s the full video of his presentation at the New Beginnings event.
Get your notebooks ready.
Wasn’t that amazing? No wonder those people stood for 6 hours to chat with this guy. He not only talks the talk, but walks it too–in a HUGE way.
But if you thought that was good, wait until you hear what Gary’s got lined up next…
He recently appeared on CNBC’s “The Big Idea” with Donny Deutsch and made a big announcement.
Here’s a clip from that interview.
Here’s what you should have written down from Gary’s “The Big Idea” video… and posted on your office wall so you can revisit it daily:
It’s not about what you’re DOING now. It’s about where you’re HEADED…
Dream “crazy big” if you want to hit the “big time”…
Embrace “the hoopla factor” and be who you are. Don’t be afraid to do things differently. You don’t have to play in a certain category. You CAN “create a category” instead…
Get ahead of “the pulse” by getting into the trenches and FINDING the trends yourself. KNOW what’s coming next…
Put your chips on your talent. Reinvest in your company’s talent BEFORE you start writing yourself 6-figure paychecks. And reward your talented staff by creating a FAMILY atmosphere in your business.
Investigate and learn from market “worlds” OUTSIDE your own…
Embrace “social equity”… the fact that one person’s word-of-mouth reaches FAR more people now than EVER before.
So why am I telling you about Gary Vaynerchuk book on wine? Well, here’s the deal…
Back when I was putting together the Attention Age Doctrine 2, Gary and I spent countless hours on the phone discussing social media. And many of his insights and revelations became a part of that document.
And with the help of those late-night discussions, the Attention Age Doctrine 2 has opened the eyes of thousands of business owners and entrepreneurs to the tremendous power of social networks.
So now, I’d like to give something back to Gary–and to you–with this one-time-only offer…
–If you purchase 2-4 copies of Gary’s new book, you’ll receive a special invite to an exclusive invite-only call I’m holding with Gary on May 27th at 3:00 PM Eastern time to talk about social media.
This call will pick up where he left off in Orlando, revealing new and powerful ways to market your products and establish your “mavenship” through the power of social marketing. And it’s exclusively for those who purchase 2 copies of Gary’s book.
But wait! There’s more! (sorry–had to go there)
–If you purchase 5 or more copies of Gary’s new book, you’ll not only get exclusive access to the call, but you’ll have the opportunity to ask Gary direct questions about how to apply social marketing to your business.
That’s right–you’ll have the very same private audience those lucky few in Orlando had…the chance to go directly to the guru himself and ask questions specifically regarding your business.
But you have to purchase 5 or more books. And the place to do that is right here.
Gary Vaynerchuk 101 Wines Book
So here’s what you need to do.
But do it now, because this offer expires at midnight eastern time on May 18th.
That’s it!
Whether you’re a wine drinker or not, this is a great book to have. Remember–you can use it as a gift to friends, family and co-workers, giveaways to your customers, contest prizes, whatever you wish.
PLUS you’ll get a full blown education on social marketing as well!
So go here now and grab your copies of Gary’s new book. And we’ll see you on the call on May 27th!
Rich
P.S. One thing I do want to make perfectly clear…
Strategic Profits is NOT making one dollar from this promotion. The Amazon link is in no way affiliated to my company.
This is all about giving back…giving back to Gary for all he’s done for me…and giving back to you for helping out a good friend.
That’s really all there is to it. And you can take advantage of this right now by grabbing some copies of Gary’s book before the 18th.
Here’s that link one more time.
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Great post on Gary…
I like the “social equity” concept, very true…
My wife is a fan of wine so Gary’s book may be a neat present for her.
~Brett
http://www.FreeTrafficBigProfits.com
Hello Rich, :)
Great Videos, Gary is always very entertaining to watch!
and word of mouth is definitely one of the keys to huge success..
So when are you & Jay going to start that social network?? LOL ..
Great to see indiviuals like the ones in the video, making it big!
Very encouraging..
Thanks for sharing,
Dianne in NZ :)
Rich thanks for the great video’s. I saw the Big Idea that night
but missed the begining. And man did I miss alot. Thanks for the
replay of the show.
Gary is really full of the hoopla factor. I’m not saying that
just because we have the same name.
Gary McElwain
Hello Rich,
I think maybe Gary is looking for that push to become a number #1 selling author at amazon.
A nice feather in his cap…
2-5 books each should get him there.
Any truth here?
Mr. V is the next Mr. Ferriss. Wait, aren’t they Web 2.0 buddies already?
The social equity is extremely powerful! Not just spam friends, but people that “follow” along with what you have to say…
How do you do that?
PROVIDE GREAT VALUE!
ahem! Strategic Profits… you guys rock!
Thanks guys for the great content…
Chris Brisson
http://www.chrisbrisson.com
I was at Rich’s event in February.
Gary was the very last speaker of the entire conference and I had a shuttle bus to the airport I needed to catch at 4:45pm. Gary came on at around 4:15 and even though I had never heard of him I decided to stick around for a few minutes.
I was completely floored from the minute he got on stage and so was the rest of the crowd.
In the first 15 mins he threw down the gauntlet on the entire Internet Marketing world and began to explain a new, better way to build a relationship with your customers that didn’t require squeeze pages or autoresponders or product launches.
Even the other guru’s and speakers seated behind me at the speaker’s table couldn’t believe what he was saying. The short clip above is only a sliver of it.
Needless to say I missed my shuttle and ended up paying $50 for a cab ride to the airport and nearly missing my flight. I couldn’t leave my seat without hearing everything he had to say and it was absolutely worth it.
He’s the real deal and really does answer all of his emails. I strongly encourage you to buy his book in order to get in on this call. Even if you never open the wine book it’ll be worth every penny.
Teddy Garcia
http://www.GearedLocal.com
Teddy,
What an awesome, heartfelt testimonial. Coming from an attendee, I think what you had to say about Gary impressed me even more than what Rich had to say and that takes some doing!
Nickolove
Hi Rich
I like the ways you treat all of your close friends.
Give them a leverage for their marketing champaign
with your powerful resources is your unique style.
And more is the ways you appreciate your lists
with your free ebooks are awesome.
Keep that ways!
Sudarmaji Lamiran
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Rich
I especially like point number 6 “Investigate and learn from market “worlds†OUTSIDE your own…”. I am in the Fitness Niche, but have learned a lot by following the example you have set…giving away my best stuff for free before asking for anything in return. Thank you for setting a great example! My site’s traffic has improved drastically by following your lean. Just trying to be a “Maven”!
Rich,
I totally agree with being the leader instead of following the trend and of learning the “world” outside your niche. Jay Abraham is doing exactly that for his clients and look at the great results…
Definitely great advice to everyone out there who is starting out. Most importantly, never give up and keep trying and thinking out of the box.
W
Great Pointers Rich,
Talking about Primacy and Recency…
I love both the last point of Gary Vaynerchuk and Rich…
Gary Vaynerchuk: “Don’t Buy List, Make List”
Rich’s Note : “Embrace Social Equity”
Vincent Lim
Web 2.0 Video Skin Templates for Online Video Media – Boost Your “Social Equity”
http://www.videoskintemplates.net
Wow Rich!
Those videos gave me so much to think about. I love how down-to-earth and tell-it-like-it-is Gary is. That quality alone makes people sit up and take notice.
I particularly liked what he had to say about individuals building the brand of those who are bigger than themselves and the need for differentiation.
I am going to give that a lot of thought and see how I can implement that in my business.
Nickolove
More thoughts from the 1st clip above…
“This is a ‘branding’ game”
Simply copying the system of others is not going to do it. You have to use those systems as a starting point then make your mark and segment yourself. Use your voice. Your style. Your energy. Your experience. Your knowledge.
“A lot of you are building the brand of poeple that are bigger than you in the world.”
This is EXACTLY what internet marketing is based on. In essence it is the platform of affiliate marketing. One simple adjustment can make a difference. Promote as a peer.
Keeping It Real…Simple,
Paul
Hi, Rich.
Gary actually reinforces what you taught us in your Strategic Profits year-long business coaching program. I love the fact that he is so excited, and it really re-inspired me to take another look at my business and think outside the box.
I just did my first Podcast with a related niche company today, who will be posting the recording inside their membership site to attract new users who can listen to a pay per click expert give valuable inside secrets to get more buying customers for less. Then, I will be posting it on my own site. I am VERY excited about this, since you taught us how valuable WE are in our own market. I have been working very hard for the past two years to brand myself. Yet, I would love it to happen much more quickly!
While watching both video clips, I got some great ideas to help brand myself further. Thank you!
You always bring Quality to your readers and members, and I want to thank you for being one of the Best Internet Business Coaches on the web today!
Warm Regards,
Adrienne DeVita
I’ve been trying to explain the Maven concept to a client of mine and I believe that this video will finally make him understand.
I’ll be buying several copies of Gary’s book for him and other clients.
Thank you,
Doug
Rich -
Thanks for sharing this video. Incredibly compelling information from a great speaker. He reinforces a lot of key points that are building blocks for making something bigger.
I have to agree with Nickolove who said she loves someone who is “down-to-earth-tell-it-like-it is” person!
Wish I would have made it to the event.
Rory
http://adhdstrategyseries.com
So, they just released the video of Gary Vaynerchuk speaking at Strategic Profits. It will change your life. Or at least shift your understanding so far forward that no one will be able to touch you with social media. I have taken one of my clients from 0 views to 40,000 views since the conference. Their blog was doing a 1000 unique views a month, now its doing 14,000 uniques a month. This is verifiable.
Gary gave me the idea. Frank Kern gave me the clarity. Paul Scheele put a smile on my face and Rich gave me the technical understanding of process.
Thanks guys!
Shawn Powell
http://www.shawnpowell.com
Hi Rich,
I was one of the lucky people to experience Gary’s presentation in Orlando. The presentation was simply “spellbound.” His enthusiasm, brad knowledge, willingness to help in any way he can (that’s where the 6 hour extra session came in) and the ability to make it as clear as a day was phenomenal.
Not to dis-credit the other presentations (because they were all great- there’s nothing like seeing Frank Kern present in his bare feet) his presentation was well worth the trip. I can’t wait for the DVD set of the event because I need to re-experience the seminar again.
Oh and Rich, you’re not so bad yourself there man. I remember on several occasions, you stayed way passed the end of the conference. If I’m not mistaken, I think it was either Wednesday or Thursday night, we were in that conference room until like 1 a.m.
And remember when you were kind enough to answer my questions while going to launch with Jay Abraham? We were walking up the hall, then the escalator all the way up to the dining area. Yup, I was the one, and you gave it all away.
THANKS MAN! You have no idea how much that meant to me and how much I appreciate it.
Peter
a.k.a. The Polish Guy
Hey Rich and Gary,
Wanted to thank Rich for the unbelievable conference in Orlando, and to Gary for opening my eyes to what is possible when you have a desire to better people’s lives.
Shawn’s comment on the conference is bang on!
Every time I listed to Gary, I feel like I’ve downed about 8 X-large coffees and 6 vodka red bulls (without the hang over). If you haven’t seen Gary in action, check him out.
Thanks guys,
Shane
Great post, really enjoyed it. This is something I’m going to put to use immediately.
Rich & Gary:
Thank you for sharing your fanstastic videos and ideas. This added to what I have been learning from Ellie Drake, Mike Filsaime and Charlie Drake. This stuff is fun is interesting and informative. I love the Internet and I am applying all these ideas.
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http://www.braveheartwomen.com/transform
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Hi Gary & Rich
Thanks for sharing your fantastic videos and ideas. I am new to social networking, but I love it. Like you I open my lap-top and my emails every day. I enjoy coming to sites like yours, because you offer great benefits. You information add to what I have been learning from Ellie Drake, Charlie Drake and Mike Filsaime. Keep being smart.
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Love & God’s Blessings
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Rich, wow man Gary’s on fire in spite of his success and its’ all great but listening to him talk which is also an incredible spectacle to witness. But at his pace and level he has set for himself he is going to explode with a massive cornary. Today for me began at 9:00am ending at 8:00pm a typical day however this day was even harder to get through because I’ve been writing a Business Plan. Oddly enough and I have never seen or heard Gary before today I had included much of what he had said in my Business Plan. There is no established form for Internet business’s and I felt I needed to take a chance and color outside the lines. So listening to Gary after my daily toil was inspiring refreshing and exciting the man is gifted and a very real individual that just happens to be on fire.
Thanks Rich; I know some wine drinkers and the books would be a good present for them, but just yesterday I went into Nanaimo to have my hip x-rays done as a result of my big fall in my basement, and the sad part of this tale of woe, is that I lost my little credit card sized wallet with all of my cards in it, and had to call in the lady that does up all of my bills and does all of my phoning.
As soon as I got home yesterday, I had Sandra on the phone putting a stop on all of my cards.
I believe that you already know that I gave talks in Las Vegas for about 4 and 1/2 years, just telling Americans what was happening to their country, and who it was that was doing it.
Canada had won similar freedoms as those that Americans had won, but like the USA now with a one party system, Canada has about six or seven socialist parties running
The hybridized elephant and donkey has been making huge asses of the American people. The Constitution in the USA has simply been ignored.
Regards,
Cliff.
Rich,
Gary is a true inspiration and trend SETTER. I think the comment about know where are headed is all about VISION. I wrote about this in Short Sale Trifecta. In my industry there are not too many others discussion the importance of a MAP to know where you want to go. You and Gary encourage me to serve others in innovative ways.
Remember… be a servant,
Cory Boatright
Loss Mitigation Specialist
http://www.ShortSaleFundamentals.com
http://www.ShortSaleology.com
Wow!
I like this guy. Such energy and enthusiasm that I’ll
definately be buying the book just to get the call.
~Lisa
I was also at the conference. Everyone there was unbeleivable. But Gary as they say, “Save the best for last”. That sums it up. He is amazing and for anyone that uses Social Marketing should sit up and pay attention to this guy. He is remarkable. I also had a few minutes to chat with him and he is as nice as can be.
Gina
http://www.ourdatenight.com
Don’t buy Lists make lists -Gary V
Rich,
Gary put the conference in Orlando on steroids. He summed up the “Maven” concept with his supercharged brand of delivery, and every single one of us there was positively impacted. When the “mosh pit” surrounded him afterwards, he immediately put everyone at ease when by announcing: “I’ll answer everyone’s questions, and stay as long as it takes to hear them all.” Now that was impressive. Better yet – YOU Rich, saw how that went down, and the next night many of us stayed up until after 1:00 am while you answered more questions for “as long as it took”.
Very powerful stuff.
Thanks for that.
Jan Davidson
Thanks for the introduction to Gary; we’ve since emailed each other and look forward to sharing ideas and doing business together.
Mike Corso
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