#AskGaryVee Episode 135: When Is It Time To Get A Personal Assistant?

TL;DR

Gary Vaynerchuk discusses the first steps he would take as CEO of a local Chamber of Commerce, his favorite interviewee questions, the success of WineDeals on Instagram, and when it's time to hire an assistant.

Transcript

• On this episode we talk Chamber of Commerce. We talk @WineDeals, the greatest place to buy wine on Instagram, and when is the right time to have an assistant. (upbeat, hip hop music) You ask questions, and I answer them. This is the #AskGaryVee Show. Hey everybody. This is Gary Vay-ner-chuk, and this is episode 135 of the #AskGaryVee Show. It is ... Read More

Key Insights

• 🏛️ Building personal connections with members is important for the success of a Chamber of Commerce.
• 💪 Genuine and relevant interviewee questions make a stronger impression.
• 🤑 Instagram's user engagement and word-of-mouth functionality can be leveraged for successful marketing.
• ⌛ Hiring an assistant can help organize schedules and improve time management.
• 😫 Setting clear goals and priorities is crucial for success in business.
• 🥺 Building a strong team and delegating tasks can lead to more productivity and efficiency.
• 💱 Continuously seeking feedback and adapting to change is essential for growth.

Questions & Answers

Q: What would be your first step as CEO of a Chamber of Commerce?

Gary would create an infrastructure to connect one-on-one with every member, understanding their objectives and how the Chamber can assist them. He would also have a clear understanding of his own objectives as CEO.

Q: What are your favorite interviewee questions?

Gary appreciates interviewees who ask genuine and relevant questions, rather than using generic or pandering questions.

Q: What makes WineDeals successful on Instagram?

Instagram has high user engagement and built-in word-of-mouth functionality. People tag their friends in the comments, creating a strong referral system.

Q: When is the right time to hire an assistant?

Gary believes it's time to hire an assistant when your schedule becomes unmanageable and you find yourself being disrespectful of other people's time.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Gary's first step as CEO of a Chamber of Commerce would be to connect one-on-one with every member, understanding their objectives and what they want out of the Chamber.

• He prefers interviewees to ask sincere and relevant questions, rather than using generic or pandering questions.

• WineDeals on Instagram is successful because Instagram has a high user engagement, and people tend to tag their friends in the comments, creating word-of-mouth marketing.

• Gary plans to set up VaynerMedia for a successful year, focus on his other ventures, create better content for #AskGaryVee Show, and spend more time with his family.