#AskGaryVee Episode 51: Jacks of All Trades, Hiring, & SEO Rankings

TL;DR

Gary Vaynerchuk talks about the importance of having employees who can wear many hats and his desire to own the New York Jets.

Transcript

• On this episode, I talk about hiring, specialization, and India's in this episode twice. (hip-hop music) You ask questions and I answer them. This is the #AskGaryVee Show. Hey everybody, this is Gary Vay-ner-chuk, and welcome to epiosde 51 of the #AskGaryVee Show. Before I get into the show, I want to talk about my coming out of basketball retire... Read More

Key Insights

• 🤠 Having employees who can wear many hats is valuable as it allows for agility and continuous improvement in various areas.
• 😤 Gary Vaynerchuk's dream is to own the New York Jets and he would switch VaynerMedia for the team if given the opportunity.
• 💄 Making a decision between equally qualified candidates can be challenging, but considering hiring both or hiring ahead of growth can be beneficial.
• 😋 Gary's wife is not bothered by his ring-spinning habit, and he explains that he is careful with his belongings and can be chaotic and practical simultaneously.
• 🎮 YouTube is a powerful platform for video marketing, and Gary is puzzled when someone doesn't want to use it. He argues that YouTube offers a large audience and easy search engine optimization for videos.
• 👶 Gary teases the possibility of future live Q&A shows and hints at new content coming to his website, garyvaynerchuk.com.
• 😑 Gary encourages viewers to join him at an event and expresses disappointment in the lack of commitment from some fans.

Questions & Answers

Q: Is it better to have employees who are specialized in one thing or people who can wear many hats?

Gary Vaynerchuk believes that having employees who can wear many hats is essential. He thinks that being a jack of all trades is valuable and being good in one area doesn't mean you can't be good in others. He encourages people to continuously improve in different areas.

Q: If given the opportunity, would Gary Vaynerchuk switch VaynerMedia for the Jets?

Gary admits that he would switch VaynerMedia for the New York Jets in a heartbeat. He expresses his love for the team and his desire to own it. However, he would want to bring all his employees with him or create an advertising division within the Jets.

Q: How should one choose between two equally qualified candidates?

Gary advises making a decision instead of searching for equally qualified candidates. However, if both candidates are exceptional, he suggests hiring both if it aligns with your growth plans. Gary is a big fan of hiring ahead of growth and believes in being on the offense when it comes to expanding a team.

Q: Does it bother Gary's wife that he constantly spins his ring?

Gary Vaynerchuk says that his wife isn't bothered by his ring-spinning habit. He emphasizes that he is careful with his belongings and would never lose his ring. He also clarifies that spinning the ring doesn't indicate chaos; in fact, he can be chaotic and practical at the same time.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Gary Vaynerchuk expresses his admiration for DRock's determination to improve at basketball, despite being terrible at it.

• He believes that having employees who are jack of all trades is valuable and that specializing in one thing doesn't mean you can't also be good at other things.

• Gary shares his dream of owning the New York Jets and how he would switch VaynerMedia for the team if given the opportunity.