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“I'm pretty good at sticking to what I know. You don't see me social commentating on health-care or presidential debates. I talk about what I know because I'm petrified of being wrong.”

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Gary Vaynerchuk

Gary Vaynerchuk, born on November 14, 1975, is a renowned author. He is known for his insights into digital marketing and social media, with books like 'Crushing It! How Great Entrepreneurs Build Their Empires, from Idea to Income in 15 Months or Less'. more

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