We Only Get to Play This Game One Time

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Here is a video of Gary Vaynerchuck’s keynote at Web 2.0 Expo NY. He’s 32 years old and has built a $50 million dollar business.

I love this guy. He’s passionate, and pretty freaking smart.

Some nuggets from his speech. There’s plenty more:

Smurf it up.
Stop crying and just keep hustling.
You have to do what you love.
If you don’t believe in what you’re doing, get out now.
The only way to succeed now is to be completely transparent.
We only get to play this game one time, one life.

WARNING: This video contains “adult language”. If the “S-word” and occasional F-bomb offend you, don’t listen. If you want to learn and think, then watch and listen.

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Vaynerchuck will be keynoting at Inman Real Estate Connect NYC in January. That alone is worth the price of admission.

I think this is spot on and brilliant. Your thoughts?

 

 

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<a rel="nofollow" href="http://twitter.com/ritabrad">@rita... Maybe. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://twitter.com/PhxREGuy">@PhxR... posted this and now my life is "changed".
I'm busy smurfin it up now. http://tinyurl.com/6542uu

Hey thanks for posting this, I had no idea who he was, was so fascinated i started looking at all his stuff. Found out he was in Phx last thursday reached out to him and spent 5 hours playing poker with him and talking to him that night. Good down to earth smart guy. Thanks again

Dean

**Dean Ouellette´s last blog post..Congratulations to Nick Bastian over at RailLife.com</abbr></abbr>

I think Gary was spot on about niche buildng. There was a lot to his talk that we as agents can learn from. I'm not really a blogger,but think it might be worth a trip to Inman to here more.

Jay,

I posted Paul's keynote speech you and everyone else can catch it at the link below. I hope you like it as much as I did and please take the time to comment I am really curious to hear what others think.
http://houstonhousingmarket.org/2008/10/houston-h...

**James´s last blog post..Houston Housing Market Presents Paul Chaney’s Keynote Speech At Real Estate BarCamp Houston, Texas</abbr></abbr>

Jay, Should be required viewing for everyone - Realtor or not, the good, bad or ugly. He definitely has that "fire".

I got the vid. This guy is spot on. I think you and your blog are a good example of what he is talking about. Thanks again

Hi Jay,

I'm new to your blog. Thank you very much for the video. My thoughts; you said it best, "I think this is spot on and brilliant."

Absolutely inspirational and I can relate. I'm transitioning out of my Electrical contracting business to pursue our real estate business full-time (my passion). During the transition, we have been working all hours of the night, early morning, and weekends for the past year.

Hard work and perseverance does pay off.

Thank you again for sharing!

**Property Qwest Blog - Real Estate News and Housing Data´s last blog post..Apartments - The Only Housing Sector Not Oversupplied?</abbr></abbr>

I will check with Paul and Mike and see what they have to say. If they give me the ok I will post it. I enjoy your blog so keep it up.

**James´s last blog post..Builder for Exclusive Neighborhoods - Kickerillo</abbr></abbr>

@Jackson Hole. Thanks! Video is still working fine for me. Try refreshing the page. Sometimes embedded YouTube acts goofy. Here is the direct YouTube link if that doesn't work: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhqZ0RU95d4

@James - I think you should post Paul's keynote. I watched about half of it on the live streaming feed but then the audio cut out. You may want to ask Paul or Mike Price for permission first just to make sure they don't have some agreement not to publish (I'd be surprised, but it never hurts to be safe)

I think you have one of the best real estate glogs out there. I was hoping to find another version of the video you have posted - this one stopped working. I appreciate it.

Cheers,

R

That was intense, what a great video. I'm ready!

**john´s last blog post..Five Years Ago This Week - 10/11/2003</abbr></abbr>

Jay,

I think that was a great vid. I saw it a few days ago posted on one of the forums I frequent. It falls right in line with much of what was covered during the Real Estate BarCamp in Houston, Texas yesterday. I noticed that you were peaking in on some of the workshops via video streaming done by ActiveBrad.

I work in the same office as Tom Johnson and I would like to let you know that you have created a monster with him and the url only business cards. Last few times I have seen him he has been pushing them on everyone. I think he took out a couple of people at BarCamp. If someone gets their eye poked out I am blaming you. JK

I used my new Flip mino to record the key note speech done by Paul Chaney. Do you think it would be a good idea to post that for everyone to watch.

**James´s last blog post..Builder for Exclusive Neighborhoods - Kickerillo</abbr></abbr>

OK, I watched the whole thing and now I feel worse. What Gary said was right on, no doubt about it.

With some of the stuff I have been closely following pertaining to real estate associations, namely SAR in Sarasota I have to admit I am not very proud to be a member of NAR.

**Eugene´s last blog post..Sarasota Association Of Realtors</abbr></abbr>

Smurf it up, Jay.

**Brian Wilson´s last blog post..The Woodlands United Methodist Church</abbr></abbr>

Jay, I've been a fan of yours for about 2 years now. First comment. This video really helped light a fire under me today - thanks for sharing it. Hadn't heard of Gary but now I follow him on twitter and all the rest...turns out Gary is in Phx tomorrow - http://www.mpdailyfix.com/2008/07/keynote_dream_t...

Nice to see a guy with some passion just get up in front a bunch of people and let it fly! Good message delivered in an entertaining way. Smurf it up!

That is one of the best speeches I have ever heard. Straight to the point and no bs. It doesn't get more real than that! Thank you for the post

**Paul´s last blog post..Pasta Poker and Pets Party</abbr></abbr>

Jay, I don't know Vaynerchuck or Godin. But, I think it is pretty apparent that YOU are doing what you love. Just look at all the people who keep coming back here to see what you have to say. Best wishes always.

This guy is pretty funny. It's cool that he came here and dropped a comment too. I agree with him on hi major points. My grandfather used to say . . . do what you love and the money will come.

Humbled by the kind words, THANK YOU everyone and I hope to meet you all!

**Gary Vaynerchuk´s last blog post..If we are going to call out Brit then we have to talk Obama</abbr></abbr>

Great video! The guy exudes passion, my favorite line, " - stop watching f*&king Lost!"

**Dan Connolly - Atlanta Real Estate Guide´s last blog post..How to low-ball foreclosures</abbr></abbr>

OK, just watched the whole thing and I have to admit I was one of those that didn't take the time to "get" Gary. Now I have.

Thanks Jay!

Wish I could wrangle a way to make NY.

**Mike Mueller´s last blog post..California Voter Registration</abbr></abbr>

Yup...he rocked it. HARD!

**Ricardo Bueno´s last blog post..Social Media Starter Steps for Real Estate</abbr></abbr>

I watched this video a few days ago. There is a lot that real estate agents can learn from Gary. I am really stoked that he is going to be a Keynote speaker at Connect.

And it certainly doesn't hurt that he is a Jets fan. :-)

**Daniel Rothamel, The Real Estate Zebra´s last blog post..Blog Action Day: Want to fight poverty? Follow these examples. . .</abbr></abbr>

Thanks Jay. This is excellent!

**Monika´s last blog post..What should I look for in a good real estate agent?</abbr></abbr>

I also came across this earlier in the week and it is very inspirational.

**John´s last blog post..Clarksburg Real Estate</abbr></abbr>

I saw someone refer to this yesterday (or maybe last week?) via Twitter as I recall, so I watched it. GREAT info for anyone that considering getting started with an online identity.

**Steve Belt´s last blog post..Arizona Mortgage Rates October 17, 2008</abbr></abbr>

Smurf it up, hilarious.

15 minutes well spent, thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

only believe make the dream come true. many success business or personal professional believe what they thinking/idea, with their patient and keep trying. We had plane, ship today. Few hundred years back, who believe metal can fly or floating on the ocean.......

<a rel="nofollow" href="http://twitter.com/ritabrad">@ritabrad Maybe. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://twitter.com/PhxREGuy">@PhxREGuy posted this and now my life is "changed".
I'm busy smurfin it up now. http://tinyurl.com/6542uu

Sounds like January at Inman :)

Hey thanks for posting this, I had no idea who he was, was so fascinated i started looking at all his stuff. Found out he was in Phx last thursday reached out to him and spent 5 hours playing poker with him and talking to him that night. Good down to earth smart guy. Thanks again

Dean

**Dean Ouelletteu00c2u00b4s last blog post..Congratulations to Nick Bastian over at RailLife.com</abbr></abbr>

I think Gary was spot on about niche buildng. There was a lot to his talk that we as agents can learn from. I'm not really a blogger,but think it might be worth a trip to Inman to here more.

Jay,

I posted Paul's keynote speech you and everyone else can catch it at the link below. I hope you like it as much as I did and please take the time to comment I am really curious to hear what others think.
http://houstonhousingmarket.org/2008/10/houston-h...

**Jamesu00c2u00b4s last blog post..Houston Housing Market Presents Paul Chaneyu00e2u0080u0099s Keynote Speech At Real Estate BarCamp Houston, Texas</abbr></abbr>

Jay, Should be required viewing for everyone - Realtor or not, the good, bad or ugly. He definitely has that "fire".

I got the vid. This guy is spot on. I think you and your blog are a good example of what he is talking about. Thanks again

Hi Jay,

I'm new to your blog. Thank you very much for the video. My thoughts; you said it best, "I think this is spot on and brilliant."

Absolutely inspirational and I can relate. I'm transitioning out of my Electrical contracting business to pursue our real estate business full-time (my passion). During the transition, we have been working all hours of the night, early morning, and weekends for the past year.

Hard work and perseverance does pay off.

Thank you again for sharing!

**Property Qwest Blog - Real Estate News and Housing Datau00c2u00b4s last blog post..Apartments - The Only Housing Sector Not Oversupplied?</abbr></abbr>

I will check with Paul and Mike and see what they have to say. If they give me the ok I will post it. I enjoy your blog so keep it up.

**Jamesu00c2u00b4s last blog post..Builder for Exclusive Neighborhoods - Kickerillo</abbr></abbr>

@Jackson Hole. Thanks! Video is still working fine for me. Try refreshing the page. Sometimes embedded YouTube acts goofy. Here is the direct YouTube link if that doesn't work: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhqZ0RU95d4

james - I think you should post Paul's keynote. I watched about half of it on the live streaming feed but then the audio cut out. You may want to ask Paul or Mike Price for permission first just to make sure they don't have some agreement not to publish (I'd be surprised, but it never hurts to be safe)

I think you have one of the best real estate glogs out there. I was hoping to find another version of the video you have posted - this one stopped working. I appreciate it.

Cheers,

R

That was intense, what a great video. I'm ready!

**johnu00c2u00b4s last blog post..Five Years Ago This Week - 10/11/2003</abbr></abbr>

Jay,

I think that was a great vid. I saw it a few days ago posted on one of the forums I frequent. It falls right in line with much of what was covered during the Real Estate BarCamp in Houston, Texas yesterday. I noticed that you were peaking in on some of the workshops via video streaming done by ActiveBrad.

I work in the same office as Tom Johnson and I would like to let you know that you have created a monster with him and the url only business cards. Last few times I have seen him he has been pushing them on everyone. I think he took out a couple of people at BarCamp. If someone gets their eye poked out I am blaming you. JK

I used my new Flip mino to record the key note speech done by Paul Chaney. Do you think it would be a good idea to post that for everyone to watch.

**Jamesu00c2u00b4s last blog post..Builder for Exclusive Neighborhoods - Kickerillo</abbr></abbr>

OK, I watched the whole thing and now I feel worse. What Gary said was right on, no doubt about it.

With some of the stuff I have been closely following pertaining to real estate associations, namely SAR in Sarasota I have to admit I am not very proud to be a member of NAR.

**Eugeneu00c2u00b4s last blog post..Sarasota Association Of Realtors</abbr></abbr>

Smurf it up, Jay.

**Brian Wilsonu00c2u00b4s last blog post..The Woodlands United Methodist Church</abbr></abbr>

Jay, I've been a fan of yours for about 2 years now. First comment. This video really helped light a fire under me today - thanks for sharing it. Hadn't heard of Gary but now I follow him on twitter and all the rest...turns out Gary is in Phx tomorrow - http://www.mpdailyfix.com/2008/07/keynote_dream_t...

That was awesome! Gary really knows how to fire people up! Thanks for posting.

Nice to see a guy with some passion just get up in front a bunch of people and let it fly! Good message delivered in an entertaining way. Smurf it up!

That speech is spot on thanks for making it available.

That is one of the best speeches I have ever heard. Straight to the point and no bs. It doesn't get more real than that! Thank you for the post

**Paulu00c2u00b4s last blog post..Pasta Poker and Pets Party</abbr></abbr>

Jay, I don't know Vaynerchuck or Godin. But, I think it is pretty apparent that YOU are doing what you love. Just look at all the people who keep coming back here to see what you have to say. Best wishes always.

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