Hey everyone, welcome back to another episode of the Gary Vee audio experience. Today, we have another

microvee for all of you. This one's a deep dive into the worst business advice Gary's ever

received. Pulled from an interview with Fortune's Massimo Marioni, this quick hit is packed

with reflections on success, mentorship, and the advice Gary wishes he got when he was 25.

If you've ever struggled to define success, this one will hit.

Let's get right into it. The gentleman once told me, Gary, in retail, you can do price,

selection, and service. You've got to pick two out of those, and that's how you build a business.

And I sat there as a 22-year-old, and I'm like, fuck you, I'm doing all three. And I built the biggest

wine store in the country or one of them. And it was because I didn't take that advice.

And it was bad advice. I think when you operate something, you should do everything you can

for a customer. What's the best business advice or career advice you've ever received?

You know, I'm comfortable in saying what I'm about to say.

I think I taught my dad more than he taught me.

I know that's like, it's just real life.

I feel that to be true.

But that motherfucker taught me that my word was bond

and that you needed to honor your word.

And I believe with my personality of gift of gab,

that there was a worse version of myself

that was in the cards.

Had I not been parented well,

and he tweaked me in a way of old school.

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