Still One of the Best Talks I’ve Ever Done | Dutch Bros 2017 keynote/Q&A

This is my 2024 commencement speech at NYU Stern — one of the most important talks I’ve given. I break down what graduating students actually need to know before entering the real world. This isn’t about hype or theory — it’s about the mindset and clarity you’ll need to succeed in a tough job market and an even tougher business landscape. We talk about: Why adversity early in your career is a good thing How to stop letting other people’s opinions control your decisions The problem with participation trophies and fearing failure Why self-awareness and patience matter more than your resume How to build a career you won’t regret at 80 If you’re a recent grad — or about to become one — this is a message you need to hear.

🔥 Ever wonder what really fuels consistent success? In this powerful, introspective episode, I sat down with the hosts of The Iced Coffee Hour for one of my most vulnerable and wide-ranging conversations yet. We get into gratitude, hard work, burnout, parenting, AI relationships, and everything in between. This isn’t your typical motivation talk — it’s raw, real, and straight from the heart. If you're on your grind, questioning your path, or trying to define your own version of balance and success, this one's going to hit different. 🧠 Whether you're scaling a business, creating content, or chasing your dream life, this is a deep dive into the mindset that actually gets you there. We talk about: ⚡ The real source of my energy (hint: it's not caffeine) 🧘‍♂️ Why gratitude has been my lifelong cheat code 💼 How to define success on your own terms 🧠 Navigating burnout, candor, and being a better leader 🤖 My boldest AI predictions (marrying robots? Yup.) 📈 Why TikTok Shop & Facebook are massive right now 💬 How to stay authentic without burning out This is the stuff people don’t usually talk about — but need to hear. 🎧 Press play now — this one could change how you see your life and business. 📍 Follow the podcast here first: 📌 @garyveeaudioexperience 📍 Follow me here: 📌 Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | TikTok | Twitter/X | YouTube

The insane 400 trillion to 1 odds of becoming a human being is enough to drive me daily, I'm just grateful for this at bat!!

This episode comes from my appearance on On Par with Maury Povich, and it turned into something really special. We went deep — like deep deep — on the stuff that really matters: legacy, media, parenting, regrets, and where the world is heading next. Maury’s a legend. He’s lived through the golden ages of radio, TV, and now digital. We talked about everything from how attention has always been the game, to what AI means for legacy. 🎯 This one’s for creators, storytellers, entrepreneurs, and anyone obsessed with culture, history, and where things are going next. We talk about: 📻 The shift from radio to TikTok — and why it’s all the same game 🧠 Why curiosity is your superpower (no matter your age) 🏆 How “eighth place trophies” might be hurting our kids 💥 Missed investments, family legacy, and building something that lasts 🧬 My dad’s work ethic, my mom’s love, and how that shaped me 🎨 Why I’m going all-in on VeeFriends and the next Disney 🤖 The wild future of AI, and how your story might outlive you This is the kind of conversation I wish everyone could have with someone they admire. Let’s go. 📍 Follow Maury Povich here:📌 Instagram 📍 Follow the podcast here first: 📌 @garyveeaudioexperience 📍 Follow me here: 📌 Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn| Twitter/X | YouTube

This one’s for the marketers, brand builders, and business leaders still clinging to yesterday’s playbook. In this high-energy keynote and raw Q&A from the POSSIBLE conference, I’m throwing punches—at outdated marketing models, bloated ad budgets, and the creative delusion plaguing our industry. We’re in the Interest Media era now. Organic creative IS the strategy. If you’re not over-investing in social content, you’re being outflanked by companies that didn’t exist a year ago. No more disguising bad creative with fat media buys. In 2025, if it doesn’t hit organically, you don’t spend a dollar promoting it. Period. 👊 This is a call to ditch the delusion and start telling the truth—internally and externally. We talk about: Why organic relevance is the new reach The broken Paid-Owned-Earned model (and what replaces it) How agencies are losing ground by playing defense Why your $800K campaign flopped—and a 5K TikTok didn’t Social strategy for CPG, B2B, the gray market, and everything in between The future of podcasting, live commerce, and AI influencers Common sense in marketing... and in life 🎯 Whether you're an agency exec, solo creator, Fortune 500 CMO, or a startup founder—this episode will either challenge or validate you (maybe both). 📍 Follow the podcast here first: 📌 @garyveeaudioexperience 📍 Follow me here: 📌 Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | TikTok | Twitter/X | YouTube