A broad trend I'm completely obsessed with is mobile commerce. Like completely. I'm completely convinced that everybody's going to be buying from their mobile devices. Whoever can claim that space or be in that space, I'm very interested in.

— Gary Vaynerchuk

Anyone working for a big company might be skeptical that a large business, or even a strictly online business, can form the same kind of friendly, loyal relationship with customers as a local retailer. I'm saying it's already been done because I lived it.

— Gary Vaynerchuk

As much as I love crisp, clean whites, there's always a time for rich but balanced Chardonnays with oak, especially at Thanksgiving.

— Gary Vaynerchuk

Being authentic, and being perceived as such by your audience, relies on your ability to ensure that every decision you make when it comes to your business is rooted in being true to yourself.

— Gary Vaynerchuk

Brands mature over time, like a marriage. The bond you feel with your spouse is different from when you first met each other. Excitement and discovery are replaced by comfort and depth.

— Gary Vaynerchuk

Even though I'm a hype man myself, I like the practicality of it all. People who understand how to turn a profit. At the end of the day, this is still business, so I'm looking for real practical knowledge of how to actually make money, not necessarily raise it.

— Gary Vaynerchuk

I am surprised by how not-adopted the video reply has been. What keeps other people from doing it, I think, is that they think a video comes across as 'I'm cool, look at how many e-mails I get.' That perception doesn't scare me, because I know who I am.

— Gary Vaynerchuk

If you really want to dominate the competition and make big bucks, you’ve got to be the best. Do that, be that, and no one will be able to touch you. With one exception. Someone with less passion and talent and poorer content can totally beat you if they’re willing to work longer and harder than you are. Hustle is it.

— Gary Vaynerchuk

I know I could be the host of 'Sports Center' in two years if I changed my show today to sports.

— Gary Vaynerchuk

I'm concerned a little bit with the culture of celebrating to fundraise. My dad taught me that when you borrow money it's the worst day of your life.

— Gary Vaynerchuk