Business School with Sharran Srivatsaa

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Being a CEO is both challenging and rewarding. Part of the challenge is understanding exactly how your business works. Of course, you can hire people to perform other business functions, but there are two things you should not delegate. If you can have these two things nailed, you're guaranteed to crush it. Do you know what these things are? Sharran will walk you through these two critical things using real-life examples from top executives of well-known organizations. “Conceptual understanding of the entire value chain and mechanical mastery over the core value driver; If you can have these two things nailed in your business, you are guaranteed to crush it.”- Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps:00:00 There are 2 Things every CEO or entrepreneur should have.00:58 Most Top CEOs do this thing really well. Just look at Amazon.02:53 The second thing a CEO should master. Sharran shares an example from Teles.05:17 Understanding your internal and external core value driver – The Zappos Way.05:52 The difference between small business owners and top business owners.08:14 Can you confidently explain how your business works to someone else?Resources:-Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free Connect with Sharran:-Facebook -Instagram -Twitter -LinkedIn -YouTube

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Do you really know who you are? You might think that's a ridiculous question. But you would be surprised to know that many people associate their identity with what they do. In this episode, Sharran shares one of the top lessons he learned. It's the same lesson he teaches the CEOs and the mentors. It's about your identity. It's about understanding the leader you truly are. Once you rediscover your unique abilities, tremendous things will happen in your life. “The fastest way to understand who you are is to understand why people love you.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00  A lesson worth sharing00:49 Your beliefs shape your actions03:12 This is probably the BIGGEST realization you can ever have04:00 Have you noticed your emotional state when meeting childhood friends?05:05 Here's the $10K SHIFT you've been waiting for07:18 The danger of doing things that are not congruent with who you are 08:10 A question for youResources:-Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free  Connect with Sharran:-Facebook -Instagram -Twitter -LinkedIn -YouTube

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Do you want to know the secret to guaranteed growth in life and in business? Then, get ready to learn the exact three things you can do every week to achieve growth! If you're willing to spend 5-10 minutes a week doing these three things, you will experience excellent results. For a no-fluff, pure value talk, make sure you tune in to this episode.  “Each of us has the ability to make an offer on something. And it's crazy for us not to make that offer.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 Is there a way to guarantee growth?01:07 How the Review/Preview works03:37 Three questions to answer that will guarantee your growth06:23 What exactly is an asset?07:13 Discover the simple way to avoid stress as an entrepreneur07:28 Recap of the 3 things you need for guaranteed growthResources:-Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free  Connect with Sharran:-Facebook -Instagram -Twitter -LinkedIn -YouTube   

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Content creation is a necessary part of growing your business. People expect valuable content and that content needs to reach them in a way that feels natural. They want to know you and trust you before they do something for you. Putting content in front of everything you do allows people to have a much deeper relationship with you and your brand. But how do you create original content? In today's episode, Sharran shares how he produces 40 to 50 pieces of new content weekly. Once you understand this simple process, content creation will be easier and more enjoyable for you.  “Content creation becomes easy when you have content prepped.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 How do you crank out so much content?00:36 Why do we create content?01:43 There's a bigger challenge to creating content03:31 How to separate content prep and content creation04:10 Discover Sharran's content prep process07:02 How to build up your content topics08:29 The most beneficial and engaging content you can shareResources:-Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free  Connect with Sharran:-Facebook -Instagram -Twitter -LinkedIn -YouTube  

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!“If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail.” This famous quote is attributed to 20th-century psychologist Abraham Maslow. Also known as the 'law of instrument' or Maslow's Hammer, this phrase describes a person's reliance on a particular tool, method, or mindset, which may prevent him from seeing things clearly. In this episode, Sharran talks about the practical application of this quote and presents the idea that sometimes one hammer is not enough. So if you've been trying to solve a problem and you're not getting anywhere, think again. Maybe you need three hammers.  "Just because it's a hammer doesn't mean you can use the same hammer for everything. Sometimes you need 3 hammers.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 This episode is about the three hammers03:01 Discover why it's not always enough to have just one “hammer.” 03:30 This Fortune 100 company realized that the solution to their problem is simply adding one more “hammer.” 04:04 Sharran explains how using the right tool for the right project impacts his team's efficiency.Resources:-Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free  Connect with Sharran:-Facebook -Instagram -Twitter -LinkedIn -YouTube  

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!So you’ve got a keynote presentation coming up. Of course, you want to make sure you deliver an impactful presentation. But what will you talk about? Many people whip up generic messages on leadership and other canned topics. But not Sharran. For him, giving a keynote presentation is one of the most joyful things. So he talks about what's happening in his life, his work, and everything he's doing that's relevant to the audience. He follows a proven 4-step process for building his presentation. And you can learn the exact process from conceptualization to delivering the message in today's episode. You can also watch the video here.  “The way you win is by showing your results. ”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 The question people often ask 02:20 What Sharran usually talks about in his presentations 03:56 What people really want to know from you05:01 A results-oriented brand vs. an inspiration brand05:43 Why you should not build a canned presentation 06:42 Discover Sharran's 4-step process for creating a keynote presentation 07:54 Consider what your audience really wants09:06 How to bring the WHY to life 10:05 The framework, systems, and skills10:54 This is the final piece of the puzzle11:55 If you don't do this one important thing, you have failed as a keynote speakerResources:-Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free  Connect with Sharran:-Facebook -Instagram -Twitter -LinkedIn -YouTube

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!How would you like to make a million dollars without spending a dollar on ads? Wait, is that even possible? This quick episode will show you how. It is based on an actual consulting engagement between Sharran and a professional services client. The idea behind this undertaking is so simple and can be recycled repeatedly. Done right, this will bring you 7-figures in 30 days or less. So, are you ready to 3X your revenue?  “With an endorsed introduction, the Know, Like, and Trust factor is deeply accelerated.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 How a professional services company can 2X or 3X their revenue without spending a dollar on marketing01:13 A conversation about a problem with cold traffic01:51 This simple idea has to be executed well for it to work 02:47 What exactly are you looking for when implementing this idea?04:01 What to present or teach to someone else's Mastermind Group05:39 How to approach someone with this idea Resources:-Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free  Connect with Sharran:-Facebook -Instagram -Twitter -LinkedIn -YouTube

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Have you ever considered hiring a coach? More importantly, do you have clear expectations of how you can maximize the benefits of coaching? Many people say having a coach or a mentor will exponentially propel you to success. But your responsibility does not end with writing a check to pay for coaching services and expecting your coach to fix everything that's broken. If you want to make the best out of your coaching relationship, there are three things you need to talk to your coach about. Want to know what they are? Then, this episode is for you. “It is my responsibility to be a great coaching client.”- Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps:00:00 What do you talk to your coach about?01:41 The #1 problem with most coaching clients03:09 Three things you can share with your coach03:32 Why you should share what you're working on with your coach06:24 Your coach wants to celebrate your success07:54 Share where you're stuck, but don't just wait for an answer10:03 Understanding the idea behind the coaching process12:42 It's all about taking full responsibilityResources:-Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free  Connect with Sharran:-Facebook -Instagram -Twitter -LinkedIn -YouTube  

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!“How do you put an elephant in the refrigerator?” Children sometimes ask absurd questions, and having a conversation with them can be both amusing and exasperating. But their simplistic view of things can open up a whole new perspective for adults. Today's episode sparks from Sharran's conversation with his 5-year-old daughter. This seemingly innocent dialogue shows you a powerful way to sequence your actions to produce the desired outcome. So, tune in to this episode to discover how a simple father-daughter conversation turned into a lesson in achieving success.  “The ingredients don't make the pecan pie; the recipe does.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 An amusing father-daughter dialogue with a great lesson02:02 The reason we don't see the success we expect to see03:09 A simple example to show how two people approach things differently04:40 This is why random coaches and consultants fail 05:01 What can you learn from putting an elephant and a giraffe in the refrigerator05:55 How sequencing and stacking works and why it's crucial in everything you do08:17 Two questions you should ask yourself Resources:-Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free Connect with Sharran:-Facebook -Instagram -Twitter -LinkedIn -YouTube

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Do you know anyone without an email address? Email is a big part of our lives. The number of global e-mail users amounted to four billion in 2020 and is predicted to grow to 4.6 billion in 2025. Think about that. You probably receive several email marketing newsletters which influence your decision to purchase a product or service. So, whoever said email marketing is no longer relevant is clearly mistaken. An email list is still one of the most important assets a thriving business should nurture. But how do you convince people to join your list? In today’s episode, Sharran talks about the fastest way to grow your email list. You’ll be surprised at how simple it is.  “List swaps are my number one favorite way of growing an email list.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 Is email marketing obsolete01:09 So what is the fastest way to grow your email list01:29 This is an important factor to consider if you want to try this approach02:06 How to reach out to someone with the same audience as yours03:08 What if the email lists are not the same size (maintaining list parity)04:47 Why some people are willing to pay for an email opt-in 06:01 The power of endorsed introductionResources:-Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free  Connect with Sharran:-Facebook -Instagram -Twitter -LinkedIn -YouTube