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Hey!

You're still chasing followers while smart creators are building empires.

Gary just broke down the major trends that will define 2026 and if you're paying attention, these shifts will open up huge doors.

I'm showing you exactly what he sees and how to stay ahead before everyone catches on.

Let's dive in, but first, this week's important news👇

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💬 X officially launches X Chat, a standalone messaging app for DMs with added security features as it moves closer to its “everything app” vision.

🚨 Google is under pressure from EU regulators to open Android and Gemini features to rival AI services, potentially reshaping the AI ecosystem on mobile.

🎯 TikTok now lets users add relevant keywords to post metadata, helping improve content discovery while still limiting irrelevant tagging.

⚠️ OpenAI and Microsoft just restructured their $13B partnership, ending exclusivity and allowing OpenAI to run across AWS and Google Cloud.

🔍 LinkedIn adds a filter to show replies from verified users only, prioritizing trusted voices across conversations.

Gary sees 3 massive shifts happening right now. Most creators are completely missing them.

Here’s what he says will define 2026 and why it matters👇

Back in 2009, Gary wrote Crush It with a simple message: you can make $50K to $100K talking about your passions.

Now in 2026, he's saying something way bigger. You can build an empire.

Not just make money from brand deals, but build actual consumer product companies worth millions.

The Kelce brothers just raised a $200 million valuation on their beer brand.

Logan Paul and KSI built Prime into a massive CPG brand. Charli D'Amelio launched her popcorn brand. Emma Chamberlain built her coffee company.

These aren't influencers doing sponsored posts anymore. They're building real businesses where they own 100% of the revenue.

Here's how it works: you use social platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook for attention and distribution.

But you monetize outside of them through physical products, subscriptions, or services that you fully own.

The platforms give you the eyeballs. Your products keep all the money.

That's where empires get built.

Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and even young Millennials are realizing something important.

The phone is great, but they don't want to live on it 24/7. Gary says this is a pendulum swing.

In 2006, smartphones had zero market share. Now they dominate everything and people are starting to pull back.

Starting in 2026, more businesses will be built around the concept of unplugging.

Gary even mentioned a business where you literally get paid to walk with people. Experiential businesses are about to explode.

Music festivals, outdoor events, anything that gets people off screens and into real-world experiences. People are craving connection that doesn't happen through a phone.

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Back in 2009, Gary's advice was simple: pick one passion and build content around it.

Now he's saying the opposite. Post about EVERYTHING you're interested in, not just one thing.

Why? Because algorithms now work on interest graphs, not social graphs.

When you post about surfing for the first time, the algorithm shows it to people interested in surfing, even if your current followers don't care about it.

Your random video about pickles could get 3 million views and lead to brand deals.

Your curiosity content about learning to ride a bike could become a full series.

Gary's advice: post way more random content on TikTok and Instagram about things you're genuinely curious about. Make sure your bio has your email and phone number listed.

When your random porcupine video gets 3 million views and people land on your profile, nine of them might book your actual service.

Your random content becomes either a career path itself or a gateway to your real business. The key is authenticity and curiosity, not strategy.

Stop planning, start moving

These shifts are happening right now while you're reading this.

The creators building empires in 2026 aren't the ones with perfect plans, they're the ones who moved when they saw the opportunity.

Pick one trend from this breakdown and execute it in the next 24 hours🙌

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All the best,

René