http://garyvaynerchuk.disqus.com/enTue, 03 Feb 2009 07:42:41 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78972302#comment-6366693<p>Hey Gary,</p><p>We have to do one of these when you are in Cincinnati for our next high powered Gary coaching session. I agree go big or go home!</p>Mark MatsonTue, 03 Feb 2009 07:42:41 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78972302#comment-6366692<p>I disagree with the half-pregnant analogy. Social networking apps are just tools like a web presence.</p><p>Many companies don't need more than a page or two with basic info, while some benefit greatly with dynamic content, daily updates, forums, videoblogs, etc.</p><p>My local muffler guy does not need to Twitter, for twenty years he's had all the business he'll ever need.</p><p>Time is money and money is money. Everything has a cost/benefit ratio.</p>Joe ColvilleSun, 01 Feb 2009 12:25:51 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78972302#comment-6366691<p>Yep—all or nothing. Thanks for the inspiration Gary!</p>Matt DeatonSun, 01 Feb 2009 11:20:51 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78972302#comment-6366690<p>I listened to you on NPR and you really make wine accessible to anyone.<br>Here in Japan it is a manga that lately makes Japanese learn and understand the basics about wines. Maybe your heard about it but each wine mentioned in "Drops of God" got extra sales in Japan and in the countries where the manga was published. Now they just started the TV series which is also very popular. (Title in Japanese: kami no shizuku)</p>Jean-PhilippeSun, 01 Feb 2009 03:09:35 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78972302#comment-6366689<p>NPR does have a really good brand. They are more likely to embrace social media than some of the other stations that don't get it yet. They have more of a grassroots connection with listners also. I think social media is a perfect match for them. I'm surprised they don't use social media to raise money. They would have so much more funding.</p>Sam With Traffic Is KingSat, 31 Jan 2009 22:33:55 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78972302#comment-6366688<p>Heard you today on NPR...great job...was half listening and then heard your name...was...hey, I 'know' that guy.</p>Leah McChesneySat, 31 Jan 2009 21:12:43 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78972302#comment-6366687<p>I watched your videos a few times and couldn't really get into it, but hearing you on NPR today sparked an interest.</p><p>THIS IS NOT MY MORNING WINE SPEAKING. Well maybe, but what of it?</p>SarahSat, 31 Jan 2009 14:21:23 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78972302#comment-6366686<p>Great stuff Gary! 2009 and the future is about 'Crushing It!' I've been hooked to your vids for the last couple of months now and the things that you stress are so basic and powerful:</p><p>1. Crush It!<br>2. Get OFF your ASS!<br>3. Use the Great Tools!</p><p>My question is the latter, with so much out there what vid cam and soc net tools should I be using to get my brands to the masses?</p><p>Thanks Man...keep on keepin' on!</p>EZRASat, 31 Jan 2009 12:49:28 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78972302#comment-6366685<p>Great analogy and strong message (as usual) Gary.</p><p>I think the reason so many smaller businesses are succeeding at social media is precisely because they have no red tape to cut through. This has leveled the playing field. So the message for them (like me) is just get on and do it, there are NO excuses.</p><p>For larger companies with masses of red tape, yeah you've just gotta cut through it. If that just seems impossible and nobody around you is prepared to join the fight then you've gotta ask yourself...do I really want to be part of this dying company? The message there is do it yourself, or join a group who ARE prepared to push the boundaries.</p>Andy LaceySat, 31 Jan 2009 06:42:02 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78972302#comment-6366684<p>Gary,<br>Great point on embracing the power of social media. It is the wave of the future but more importantly it is the tide of now! Growth for your company, your business, or your personal brand will come when you embrace the power of viral and transparent communication. Transparent communication leads to openneness and sharing which develops trust between an employer and employee.</p><p>The greater the trust, the greater the employee satisfaction, the greater the retention of talent. All contribute to healthy financial growth and a culture that inspires people and their companies to not be "half pregant" but rather to "deliver" greatness.</p>Kaplan Mobray Author, The 10KsSat, 31 Jan 2009 00:57:22 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78972302#comment-6366683<p>Hi Gary,<br>My fiance bought a very nice bottle of 2000 Trimbach Riesling Frederic Emile for my birthday. Well, my brother drank it not knowing it was such a nice bottle. I want to replace the bottle but am confused. When searching online, some bottles of the same vintage are $37 and some are $71.99. The one that is $71 says that it's the Vt? What's that? I know he bought me the expensive one, but I don't want to get ripped off. Can you help me? PS-Kevin actually bought it at your dad's store in Springfield...Thanks a bunch. -Suellen from Wolffer Vineyard.</p>Suellen HoilesFri, 30 Jan 2009 18:00:51 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78972302#comment-6366682<p>all in, baby :)</p>ChristianFri, 30 Jan 2009 17:39:32 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78972302#comment-6366681<p>Gary, Crushed it last night w/ Kevin &amp; pragger!!! <br>Also love this new <a href="http://GV.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" title="GV.com">GV.com</a>...time keeps on ticking into the future!!Can't be half-pregnant or half-anything!!! Glad 4 the reminder &amp; super video...Looking 4ward 2 hearing u on NPR!!! Congratulations on another media op!!! :)</p>SusanFri, 30 Jan 2009 16:38:09 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78972302#comment-6366680<p>I feel good after watching this particular one, as the first time I started doing what you're suggesting was in 2003, in Bosnia, in a traineeship I did in one company! If you can believe that.</p>Marius SighetiFri, 30 Jan 2009 06:15:58 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78972302#comment-6366679<p>As ever Gary you are a source of motivation.</p><p>Success will only come in this space by being full on and committing to the cause - definitely no half measures.</p><p>Cheers</p><p>Andy</p>Andy BrownFri, 30 Jan 2009 00:21:26 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78972302#comment-6366678<p>God, just another reason to love Scott Simon. He is handsome!</p>laurie ruettimannFri, 30 Jan 2009 00:10:56 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78972302#comment-6366677<p>Thank you for the inspiration we talked about you in our podcast!</p>Mark SanbornThu, 29 Jan 2009 23:28:18 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78972302#comment-6366675<p>Thanks for for the follow. I don't know if you have any kids yet, but words can't describe the bond that will occur when he/she is born. I was a pretty hard-ass type of guy. Got married at 37, kids at 39. Like the Grinch, my heart grew 3 sizes that day. Enjoy my friend.</p>Dr. Marcus EttingerThu, 29 Jan 2009 22:34:58 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78972302#comment-6366674<p>I lucked on to your site last week when searching to learn more about social networking. You're dynamic. You rock. I'm hooked. Thanks.</p>Beverly ClaridgeThu, 29 Jan 2009 20:13:58 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78972302#comment-6366673<p>That was fast. Now you're right back to pointing at the camera and telling me what I gotta do. What if my gut tells me I should get into social media gradually?</p>Rick WolffThu, 29 Jan 2009 17:44:03 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78972302#comment-6366672<p>Ha! Nice motivation! NPR is probably the best all-around media company out there. Thanks.</p>David DadekianThu, 29 Jan 2009 16:30:51 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78972302#comment-6366671<p>Hi Gary.</p><p>Your video reminded me of a quote from that Fight Club movie: "This is your life, and it's ending one minute at a time."</p><p>I still haven't seen Fight Club. Some people say it's a cool movie, and some people say it isn't a cool movie. I think the only time I would actually watch it is if it was on television sometime.</p><p>But whatever. Thanks Gary for another cool video.</p><p>Daniel</p>Daniel KempThu, 29 Jan 2009 16:14:41 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78972302#comment-6366670<p>What day / time will that spot be? I caught Saturday I think. Is that 1/31 @ XX:XX?</p>jtGraphicThu, 29 Jan 2009 15:59:54 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78972302#comment-6366669<p>Sometimes people get paralyzed with not knowing exactly what direction to go. As much as that is important (like the old saying, without oars your boat will sail aimlessly", I think sometimes you just have to jump in and get started. For instance, if you're thinking about starting a vblog -- then start it today! Don't worry if it's not 'perfect' the first time! Just start and doors will open and everything will fall into place! And most of all you'll be moving in a direction of progress instead of sitting around thinking of how you want things to change in your life. Now get started! Best to you always.</p>@AndrewSansoneThu, 29 Jan 2009 15:27:00 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78972302#comment-6366668<p>LOVE NPR and can't wait to hear you this weekend. That's like the best mix ever - NPR + Vaynerchuk (kinda like PB+J).</p>Sarah TaylorThu, 29 Jan 2009 15:05:46 -0000