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My First Million · May 19, 2026 · 51m

How Gary Vee runs 7 businesses

Gary Vaynerchuk, Sam Parr & Shaan Puri, Shaan Puri

Sam Parr and Shaan Puri interview Gary Vaynerchuk about how he manages his portfolio of seven businesses, his approach to time management including the 15-minute meeting, and his philosophy on long-term greed. They also discuss his missed opportunities, his framework for picking projects, and the concept of mimetic rivals.

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Curious

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Mimetic Rivals00:42:55
Gary discusses 'mimetic rivals'—competitors you don't actually need to care about but feel compelled to compete with because they're in your field or peer group.
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Highlights

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VP of Friendships00:02:40
Gary has a friend named Nick Dio who serves as his 'VP of Friendships,' holding him accountable for maintaining personal relationships.
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Editorial

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Being Long-Term Greedy00:10:06
Gary advocates being 'long-term greedy'—prioritizing reputation and relationships over short-term profits.
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The 15-Minute Meeting00:26:19
Gary schedules his meetings for 15 minutes to force efficiency and avoid unnecessary chit-chat.
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Missed Fat Pitches00:34:04
Gary reflects on his biggest missed opportunities, calling them 'fat pitches' he didn't swing at.
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Misc

✧Gary has a friend named Nick Dio who serves as his 'VP of Friendships,' holding him accountable for maintaining personal relationships.
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