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EP 017 - Documenting Gary Vaynerchuk's Life | Tyler Babin Interview - Steady Focused 017

EP 017 - Documenting Gary Vaynerchuk's Life | Tyler Babin Interview - Steady Focused 017

017 - Documenting Gary Vaynerchuk's Life | Tyler Babin Interview

January 25, 2017 by simeon hendrix
“Don’t be scared to go for it. Luck is where preperation and timing meet. Practice, practice, practice, work everyday. Take a leap of faith. Go for it, you’ll be surprised what happens.”

Tyler Babin travels the world, documenting Gary Vaynerchuk's life. He is a videographer and editor of Gary Vee's documentary series / vlog DailyVee. In this episode, Tyler talks with us about how he went from big dreams in Florida, to New York City, riding in the back seat of a car, with Gary Vaynerchuk looking directly in his eyes, telling him "don't fuck this (opportunity) up."

Key Takeaways:

(01:30) Tyler introduces himself, how he ended up as the lead editor on DailyVee

(02:22) Felicia says "For those who may not know who Gary Vaynerchuk is, please explain and why should anyone care?"

(03:30) This will be one of the most revolutionary compaines in the history

(03:50) Eating cereal with intention - Gary's energy is intoxicating

(04:40) How Tyler got on Gary's team

(07:00) Sitting in the backseat, looking into Gary's eyes for the first time... 

(08:15) What's NYC like?

(09:10) Working on pound for pound one of the most powerful shows, that is effecting generations

(10:25) Is DailyVee a vlog or documentary?

(10:50) Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, Gary Vaynerchuk

(11:30) Jeanette asks - "Talk about the process of editing, sorting, finding the story..."

(13:40) Editing in Las Vegas hotel rooms

(14:20) 12-15 hr days, 80-100 hrs / week

(16:05) Riding the wave with Gary, the next few years will be crazy

(16:30) Sitting in meetings with hip-hop superstars like Wyclef

(17:30) Sitting down with President Trump

(18:00) Being around celebrities like Fat Joe, is the new normal

(19:05) "If you wait until you are ready, you'll never get started." Roadblocks, putting in the work, shooting every day for 5 years.

(20:50) What's mom think?

(21:45) There's nothing like mom's hugs and food

(22:00) What gear are you guys using?

(24:00) Best piece of advice ever heard - "Don't fuck this opportunity up."

(24:50) You can always be the hardest working person in the room

(25:07) Jackie asks - "How does Gary keep the employees motivated?"

(28:15) Tyler, I'm glad you have a great life, but that can never be me...

(30:10) I never want to think "what if..."

(31:00) Final thoughts - Don't be scared to go for it. Luck is where preperation and timing meet. Practice, practice, practice, work everyday. Take a leap of faith. Go for it,  you'll be surprised what happens.

For more:
Instagram - @tylerbabin
Instagram - @garyvee
tylerbabin.com
facebook.com/gary
youtube.com/garyvaynerchuk

January 25, 2017 /simeon hendrix
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