Preview of Gary Vee's "The Thank You Economy"

(Originally posted on the Far Reach Blog) Last summer, I read Gary Vaynerchuk's (aka, Gary Vee's) book, Crush It, and, as much as I tried to relate to it, it didn't speak to me on a real visceral level. I got much more excited watching and hearing him speak at Big Omaha where his passion was truly contagious. For some reason, the book didn't affect me in the same way, although, for some people, I'm sure it did. However, after getting a sneak peak at his new book, The Thank You Economy, I'm excited to read it. I can tell from reading just part of the first chapter that it's important and relevant to me as a small business owner and entrepreneur. In The Thank You Economy, due for release March 8, 2011, Gary Vee reminds us of the importance of connections. Connections with family, friends, and customers and their connections with the community.  He begins by describing life as it likely was for our grandparents or great-grandparents when, prior to the mid-1900s... [More]