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Crush It!: Why NOW Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion Audiobook, by Gary Vaynerchuk Play Audiobook Sample

Crush It!: Why NOW Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion Audiobook

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Read By: Gary Vaynerchuk Publisher: HarperAudio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 2.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 1.88 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: January 2010 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780061981623

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

16

Longest Chapter Length:

49:10 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

59 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

13:48 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

5

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Publisher Description

Crush It! 2.0: The Audiobook: Read by Gary Vaynerchuk, this audiobook version contains additional material not found in the bestselling hardcover edition.

Do you have a hobby you wish you could indulge in all day? An obsession that keeps you up at night? Now is the perfect time to take that passion and make a living doing what you love. In Crush It! Why NOW Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion, Gary Vaynerchuk shows you how to use the power of the Internet to turn your real interests into real businesses. Gary spent years building his family business from a local wine shop into a national industry leader. Then one day he turned on a video camera, and by using the secrets revealed here, transformed his entire life and earning potential by building his personal brand. By the end of this book, readers will have learned how to harness the power of the Internet to make their entrepreneurial dreams come true. Step by step, Crush It! is the ultimate driver's manual for modern business.

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"Crush It is a blueprint of how to tap into the passion that lurks in everyone. This book is a step by step guide on utilizing Internet tools available practically free for anyone willing to invest sweat equity. I have read Crush It many times and also listened to the audio version(kicks ass)."

— Robert (5 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Anyone looking to supercharge their career should beg, borrow, and steal to learn Gary Vee’s techniques. He reinvented the rules to build a $60 million business from scratch—on his own terms.”

    — Tim Ferriss, #1 New York Times bestselling author
  • “Gary is a force of nature. His authentic, raw passion and caring touches everyone. His insights into social media and his message of opportunity could not be more timely.”

    — Tony Robbins
  • “Gary Vaynerchuk is one of those entrepreneurs who has discovered the secret to combining passion with business. He is always an inspiration and always entertaining. You owe it to yourself to read this book!”

    — Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos.com
  • “Gary was the first person to push me on the importance of personal brand and transparency—this was months before anyone was talking about it; he’s always two steps ahead of anyone else.”

    — Kevin Rose, founder of Digg.com

Awards

  • Selected for the December 2009 Indie Next List
  • A New York Times bestseller
  • A #1 Amazon bestseller
  • A Wall Street Journal bestseller
  • A USA Today bestseller
  • A Publishers Weekly bestseller

Crush It! Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.9722222222222223 out of 53.9722222222222223 out of 53.9722222222222223 out of 53.9722222222222223 out of 53.9722222222222223 out of 5 (3.97)
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4 Stars: 16
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  • Overall Performance: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    — Jacob Rolando, 12/6/2016
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    — Uncas Huges, 9/21/2016
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    " This is a great book, some of the specific content is outdated in 2016 but the core principles discussed in this book will never go out of style. #garyvee is someone to listen to when it comes to work ethic. "

    — Nick, 7/10/2016
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    — Stephen Zande, 3/17/2015
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Motivating and entertaining book from the wine guy turned social media star. "

    — Tony, 2/9/2014
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    " Great book about new media and using it in combination with hard work and passion to create amazing things! "

    — Ryan, 2/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Good book. Offers a refreshingly different perspective. "

    — Rohit, 1/27/2014
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    " Great book for anyone wanting to learn how to promote their personal brand/business using the internet and more specifically, the social media. "

    — cristina, 1/6/2014
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    " Loving his words of wisdom ... "

    — T.R., 1/2/2014
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    " Really inspiring book on how to get your ideas out there. A little off color at times, but very instructional overall. "

    — Chaffee, 1/2/2014
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    " Highly motivating "

    — Miranda, 12/25/2013
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    " So totally worth your time. "

    — Joel, 12/11/2013
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    " This book was an quick easy read! a Must read book I enjoyed it. with the Author being so up front and easy to follow, Great points "

    — Valorie, 11/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Great overall opinion on social media and "hustle" in general. Have also watched a lot of his youtube videos. "

    — Tim, 10/20/2013
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    " Thanks to Stephanie, we won this book at a Gangplank event back in 2009. I reread this book again, and it was refreshing to know I am doing most of the things to create what Mr Vaynerchuk did. "

    — Catherine, 10/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Focus on personal branding and promotion. Important theme to be aware of/thinking about in the modern era. A little over the top at times... "

    — Aaron, 10/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " living your passion, interesting reading "

    — Mohammed, 10/1/2013
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    " Loved it! If anything, this is book is a motivator to do what you love, now! "

    — Jon, 9/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " quick reading, just so-so ... "

    — Jorge, 6/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " It was little much for me --a little to ShamWow! "

    — Donnavb, 6/15/2013
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    " Pretty good! Looking for more in his next book though. "

    — Scott, 12/1/2012
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    " Good ideas and applications in this book. Very entertaining at times. Gary is a great role model for entrepreneurs. "

    — Eustis, 9/27/2012
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    " Great Information... "

    — Demetrius, 1/21/2012
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    " Great book, enjoyed the various examples given and the motivational aspect of this book. "

    — Manny, 1/14/2012
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    " There were just a couple new (to me) ideas in there. Mostly it was reinforcement. Good read to get you a bit revved up to crush it though. "

    — Kristin, 12/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Definitely worth reading if you are trying to cash in on your passion. "

    — Ashley, 9/26/2011
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    " Gary V. is PASSIONATE about using social media sites to brand yourself and your business and he tells you how to make these sites work for you. It is also a thinly veiled vehicle to plug his businesses. "

    — Patti, 7/27/2011
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    " I love @garyvee's passion. This book is a must read. Second half gets repetitive, but good none the less. "

    — Dennis, 5/21/2011
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    " Excellent! Excellent! A thoughtful an pragmatic read for every CEO and would-be game changer out there! "

    — Gretchen, 5/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Great message for businesses on the immportance of engagement. Loved the direct writing style! So easy and quick to read - I recommend to all business managers who want to take customer service up a notch. "

    — Julie, 4/23/2011
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    " fabulously informative on social media, but also on the basic principals of one to one marketing and treating customers with respect and gratitude. Highly recommend this biz book! "

    — Dbcsg, 4/12/2011
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    " Excellent. I echo Seth Godin: "Give this book to your clueless boss." "

    — Sarah, 3/31/2011
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    " Great read for anyone in business or thinking about starting a business. Gary is a seasoned social media expert who gives very practical advice and explains how social media is intertwined in business in a way that few thought possible. "

    — Ralph, 3/27/2011
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    " I can't get enough of Gary V. He's a big talker and big walker.<br/><br/>Read it once already, looking forward to reading it again. "

    — Steve, 3/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " A lot of what is being said I already agree with and support. In that sense it's nothing new, but it's for those conservatives that are having a hard time deciding whether it's time to get in on the action instead of watching from the sidelines. "

    — Aran, 3/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " So far so good. I read Crush It and it was amazing. There is no doubt he is going to bring it with this book. "

    — Craig, 3/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " It got it's point across after the first couple of chapters. The rest was tedious rehash that prevented me from reading more interesting books. I ended up skimming the last few chapters. The executive summary at the end was tl;dr. I get it already! Sheesh. "

    — Chris, 3/20/2011

About Gary Vaynerchuk

Gary Vaynerchuk is first and foremost a storytelling entrepreneur. He is also a New York Times bestselling author, and his digital consulting agency, VaynerMedia, works with Fortune 500 companies to develop digital and social media strategies and content. Businessweek selected him as one of the top twenty people every entrepreneur should follow, and CNN voted him one of the top twenty-five tech investors on Twitter. He lives in New York City, where he avidly roots for the New York Jets.