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Our reading notes on Gary Vaynerchuk

• How to Win by Giving Value to Local Retailers

  In his conversation with the Hobby Nonsense crew, Vaynerchuk explains why he prioritized local card shops for a VeeFriends sticker launch. A creator selling directly and a store owner teaching newcomers how to collect each contribute something to a release. The distribution decision determines which of them gets to build the next customer relationship.

• The #1 Secret to B2B Growth on LinkedIn

  With Poppi co-founder Allison Ellsworth, Vaynerchuk questions the use of a post’s potential audience as a result. He pairs distribution on LinkedIn and TikTok with the work of replying to comments. A reply can reveal who saw the post and why it interested them, two things a follower total cannot tell an editor.

• Why You Need to Forget Your “Mistakes” and Focus on Your Next Thing

  The episode listing describes Vaynerchuk’s conversation with CRWD founder Ryan Chen about paying people to try products, visit a store and give feedback. For someone planning a sampling day, that raises two separate questions. Did someone take the free sample, and did the experience give them a reason to look for the product again?