How To Say No, Communication Techniques & Branding | #AskGaryVee 335
Aug 4, 2026 · 32m
Summary
Gary Vaynerchuk answers listener questions from the HiHo app, covering topics like saying no with kindness, YouTube channel strategy, and increasing social media engagement. He advises on finding passion, handling grief, and balancing business posting during global crises. Vaynerchuk also discusses branding, networking for fashion brands, and how to secure speaking gigs by offering free talks.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Seth fills in for India
The art of saying no with kindness and candor
Why TikTok is the future of social media
Sponsor message: Accenture
Building relationships through intent, not technique
Increasing engagement through non-scalable behaviors
Finding your passion and ignoring judgment
Balancing business content during global crises
Grief, loss, and the importance of over-communication
Marketing a fashion brand on TikTok vs Instagram
Sponsor message: Accenture
Cheering for character over grades and looks
Building a personal brand through speaking gigs
Question of the day and closing remarks
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