In this episode of Tea with GaryVee, Gary answers a crucial question from a creator struggling to sell a book despite hitting 10K views per video and one viral hit near a million. Gary breaks down the disconnect between views and conversions, and shares one of the most important business lessons of his career: the power of 1:1 community building.

You’ll also hear:

• How Gary’s personal DM strategy from 2007–2011 changed his life

• Why high views don’t always equal sales and how to fix it

• Lessons from the VeeFriends launch and early Wine Library days

• Advice for creators trying to turn attention into action

Whether you’re a founder, creator, or just trying to figure out social media marketing, this episode is packed with practical gems.

Today's video is a Q&A I did during the Grow With Video Summit, organized by Think Media. I answer a bunch of interesting content creation and social media questions including:0:00 Intro1:05 What are the current trends to grow on social media?4:48 What qualities do you look for in collaborators?6:03 How can I promote my credentials effectively without coming across as bragging?8:15 How often do I email my list?9:44 How to market a new kids YouTube channel in 2024?11:54 How to overcome content creation burnout?14:14 How to attract clients who have tax problems?15:37 How can businesses optimize for AI search?16:22 How do you stay focused amid distractions?17:44 How to balance family & career alongside YouTube entrepreneurship?21:04 How to build a brand focused on gaming, personal development, and overcoming physical disabilities? 22:18 How important is posting on other platforms for a YouTube creator?23:15 How to establish yourself as an expert in a niche?Hope you enjoy!