I’m giving away 15 copies of Crush It! the forthcoming new book from Gary Vaynerchuk. Will one of them go to you?
I’m interviewing Gary live on Twitter on Thursday, October 8 at 11am eastern. It’s part of my Twitter 20 series of interviews of social media luminaries. Previous interviews of Jason Falls, Scott Monty, Ann Handley, Lee Odden, David Armano and a whole bunch of other folks are available here.
I have a lot to ask Gary. About social media. About the book. About wine. But what do YOU want to know?
After all, this is a guy from a Russian immigrant family who grew his family business from $6 million/year to nearly $100 million/year using almost entirely social media, and who now has a 10 book deal, and knows more about wine that just about anyone.
I ask 20 questions in my Twitter 20 interviews (hence the name). I’m going to ask 5 of the questions, and hopefully you’re going to ask the other 15.
Just leave a comment with a question you’d like me to ask Gary, and if I ask it during the interview, you WIN. I’ll send you a copy of Crush It! for free. (please use real email addresses in comments, so I can track you down and get your mailing address).
Remember, it’s a Twitter interview, so I only have 120 characters to ask the question. (140 minus the question number, hash tag (#twt20) and @garyvee). Please ask your questions in 120 characters or less.
Thanks for playing, and good luck. I hope each of you crushes it.
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Win Gary Vaynerchuk’s Crush It! [link to post] #socialmedia #news
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How did you discover the power of “social media” before it was cool and how did you “harness it” to make it your own?
I have more then one question but since we are only allowed one I thought I would start there.
.-= Jamie Favreau´s last blog ..Social Media to Save the NHL (Part 2) =-.
What would you say is the hardest thing about translating your usually energetic video presence into the written format for a book? Do you worry that your energy won’t translate well?
Gary, If you were living in a world without the Internet, how would you spread the word about your passion and your business?
.-= Ward Andrews´s last blog ..Designing Newspapers for Mobile Phones =-.
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Win Gary Vaynerchuk’s (@garyvee) book Crush It! [link to post] (via @jaybaer)
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RT Win Gary Vaynerchuk’s (@garyvee) book Crush It! [link to post] (via @jaybaer)
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Here’s mine: What first steps would you suggest for businesses that want to use social media but aren’t sure where to start?
.-= Mark Tosczak´s last blog ..How to say thank you for good things that happen online =-.
If you weren’t working the wine biz, being a social media rockstar or playing for the Jets, what would you be doing?
.-= Gregg Morris´s last blog ..Resonations =-.
Here’s mine: how does he find enough hours in the day? Between WLTV, the book, the store, speaking engagements, and his family, how does he find balance?
.-= Justin Whitaker´s last blog ..Risk Is A Four Letter Word =-.
Here’s my question for Gary V.
Do you see Google Sidebar Wiki as a game-changer now that all sites can have an SM side likeitornot?
Gary V:
Does your Jets spittoon, obviously an essential tool of your trade, signal thumbs up or thumbs down to the football team?
.-= Robin Phillips´s last blog ..Does this social media make my butt look big? =-.
If you had to pick one message that sums up your book, the war cry of actually getting people to do something positive to and for others, what would that be?
My life’s Mantra is, ” How Many People Are Better Off Because You Lived? ”
Many Blessings,
Owen Greaves
.-= Owen Greaves´s last blog ..Do You Attend Blog Events? =-.
What five books would you give your children to read?
.-= Cristy Burne´s last blog ..A+++: a trilogy, a speaking engagement, Amazon =-.
There are thousands of video bloggers in the world, yet you managed to crush it. What did you do differently that you feel made you stand out/succeed?
.-= Tom Martin´s last blog ..Creating the future =-.
What exactly is a personal branding? Personality or skillset/services? Any existing formula to ensure quality and success?
How has your SM strategy changed since you first started Wine Library TV?
How long were you participating on social sites before you determined your efforts were successful and what data did you use to measure your success (not nec. ROI).
I’m sorry: Here’s the Twitter version –
How long were u on soc sites before u determined ur efforts successful & what data was used to meas. success-not nec. ROI
Is social media the solution, or a tool in a much broader integrated solution?
.-= Mark Allen Roberts´s last blog ..#11 Follow the leader is a dangerous game, particularly when you follow Hippos… =-.
Some say a good cheap Pinot Noir is impossible to find because of everything involved with the grapes…what do you think?
Some hesitate getting involved with social media due to fears they can’t measure it all. What would you say to them?
.-= Jason Pinto´s last blog ..Will the crowd boo? =-.
#twt20 @garyvee Gary – do you think Personality is the 5th P in marketing? Does personality come from being passionate and authentic?
.-= Stan Phelps´s last blog ..Marketing Lagniappe – “In Search of Your Purple Goldfish” =-.
What’s your best advice for college grads/young pro’s in mkting/PR?
Twitter Comment
@jaybaer giving away @garyvee ‘s CRUSH IT book?!?! This just made my year! Submit your questions for #twt20 to win [link to post]
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My question for GaryV, “Last year you said to get into social media before everyone else does, now that everyone else has, what’s your advice?”
(Damn, that’s hard to do in under 120 characters!)
.-= Eric Hoffman´s last blog ..Social Networks for Ski Resorts – Youtube =-.
Your BIG personality makes people GRAVITATE to you. Advice for SHY peeps to “Shed their Shell” to engage their public?
For Gary V: “4 small B, is social media rly worth the time, if they hate doing it? Wrth hiring social media person?”
Will you become a wine-maker or is that off strategy?
@garyvee AZ wines have been getting some attention. Do you have any favorites from the region?
Where did the phrase “crush it” come from? Does everyone need their own phrase?
.-= Jason Peck´s last blog ..Interview With FanFeedr Founder Ty Ahmad-Taylor =-.
Here’s my question for Gary. Looking forward to the interview.
How has being an American immigrant affected your perspective as an biz owner, entrepreneur and/or marketer? (109-ish characters)
Loved this Q from Ward Andrews: “Gary, If you were living in a world without the Internet, how would you spread the word about your passion and your business?”
My Question: When your first started building your family’s wine company, what were your greatest obstacles, and how did you overcome them?
.-= David Spinks´s last undefined ..If you register your site for free at =-.
Does social media work for the non-innovators, those who want to reach the masses with a traditional message?
.-= Dan Blank´s last blog ..Diversifying Media Revenue Streams =-.
How many hours per day did you devote to writing a chapter. I’ve heard no more than 2 hours.
Thanks, Jason
.-= Jason Nulph´s last blog ..What are you getting from upgrading to windows 7? =-.
What has been your greatest AHA moment since linking business and social media?
What’s the best way to take a restricted business like wine retailing to other countries, and do u have plans to do so?
(question for Gary V.)
Do you prefer video, pictures or words for social media. I know they are all useful but which do you find most powerful? Thanks
.-= Bryn Morgan´s last blog ..The Technology Revolution =-.
Recently, the “Sideways Effect” has lessened Americans’ interest in Merlot. Do you believe in shunning a given varietal?
Your Message – Do you think it’s too late for a newcomer to enter the world of social edia?
If you weren’t born in the “internet era” what time period would you have functioned best in?
.-= Sean O’Neill´s last blog ..Alllll aboard!! =-.
My Q: Is being obnoxious the secret to crushing it?
Why are you using a publishing company for your book instead of showing off your social media skills by self-publishing
.-= Kristian Salvesen´s last blog ..Debt =-.
If you were to start a business school with only 4 required courses what would they be?
If I win I’m giving my book away as I already ordered one through B&N: @GaryVee – You say not to spend too much time reading but start doing so what do you do to keep track of where the newest things are coming from?
Gary V:
What was the initial thought that sparked the idea to utilize social media to grow your business?
My twitter: @ryanbarr
Question for Gary V.
Your parents came to the USA for an opportunity to succeed. What do your parents think of your success and everything that has happened to you?
My Question for Gary V: How do maintain full authenticity when there must be aspects of your business you don’t want to share with the world?
RT @jaybaer: Please help me interview @garyvee live on Twitter. Best 15 questions win a copy of his new book. http://ow.ly/sDGS #twt20
question to Gary,
How can you handle so many businesses at the same time?
is a team work? or you focus in one before moving to another or all together?
Thanks
.-= RicNunez´s last blog ..RicNunez: @Krissynyy good, you got the message. Too much spelling errors. no wonder you get confuse when talking to me =-.
Question for GV: If you could have ANY guest on your show, who would it be??
Now that you have begun the latest chapter in life of being a dad – If there were 3 things that you can instill in your kids, what would they be?