Business School with Sharran Srivatsaa

Warren Buffett said, “If you do not find a way to make money while you sleep, you will work until you die.” So how do you make money while you sleep? If you have access to cash, the easiest way to grow your money is by investing. But you must do it carefully. Otherwise, you could end up losing money and jeopardize your financial future. So to help you evaluate investment opportunities properly, Sharran shares the two investing models that you need to consider before you start investing. You can listen to the podcast or watch this video:The 2 Investing Models Every Serious Investor Must Know“I don't invest in everything; I only invest in stuff that I know and understand.” - Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps:00:00 The two questions you should ask before making an investment 01:52 How to evaluate a financial investment opportunity using The Parking LOT Model (Liquidity, Ownership, Terms)03:27 A practical demonstration of The Parking LOT Model for BTC and real estate11:09 The #1 issue that investors must avoid12:24 How to evaluate an investment opportunity using Sharran’s proprietary 4-Quadrant Method (Capital Preservation, Equity Growth, Yield or Coupon, Tax Advantages)14:30 A practical demonstration of Sharran’s proprietary 4-Quadrant Method for BTC20:28 Understanding the Wash-Sale Rule 25:41 A practical demonstration of Sharran’s proprietary 4-Quadrant Method for real estate31:23 Recap of the two big questions you should ask before making an investment Resources:- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for FreeConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram

How do you make money on social media without selling anything? Is it possible to drive a ton of traffic and sales by a simple Instagram or TikTok post? Social media is about social interaction and building relationships. It's never about pitching your latest offer. But the process of building a massive social media following requires a delicate balance among the factors that drive audience behavior and the algorithm. Is there a perfect formula? Well, someone seems to have discovered the ideal way to do it. In today's episode, Sharran interviews Glennda Baker, President & CEO of Glennda Baker & Associates, Inc. Glennda brings an innovative marketing style with superior networking skills to increase traffic to her site. She believes that “thinking outside the box” and exposing your offer to the maximum amount of potential buyers is key to getting the best deal possible. She's been using social media, specifically TikTok, to be visible to as many people as possible. If you want to get tips on generating sales via social media, tune in to this exciting conversation right now.“It is so much more difficult to be fake than to be real.” - Glennda BakerTimestamps:00:00 - Glennda decides to use social media and do live videos05:50 - Why start with live video and stories, and which platforms are right for you10:45 - Sharran shares two lessons from Jason Capital to help drive organic growth14:00 - How Glennda's presence on TikTok has brought her more inquiries 15:11 - Finding the common thread in what shows up in your feeds20:32 - Building a following in a month by Jason Capital25:12 - How Glennda picks a topic and format for her videos29:56 - Discover the power of DMs39:20 - What persona do you project on social media44:01 - How does Glennda' manage her time and content creation48:07 - How do you become top of mind for people who are looking for answers49:42 - The compound effect of posting every single day and being intentional about impacting people Resources:- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free Connect with Glennda:- Website- Facebook- Instagram- TikTokConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram

Did you know that 80% of consumers can recall a video they have watched in the last month? As digital marketing evolves, we continue to see trends favoring video content. According to the Cisco Annual Internet Report, online videos will account for 82% of all internet traffic by 2022. So, businesses are now actively using the power of video to boost their brands. And you can, too -- even if you don’t have a huge marketing budget. You don’t need any training, fancy equipment, complicated editing, or rigid scripts. Just tune in to today’s episode, take note of Sharran’s 9 Tips to Build a Brand Using Videos on Social Media, and you’ll be ready to shoot your first video as soon as you finish listening to this podcast.“A picture is worth a thousand words, but a video is worth a thousand pictures.” - Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 Can you really shoot videos with no training, equipment, editing, or scripts01:42 How to deal with the fear of the unfamiliar 06:37 What can you use in place of fancy equipment 08:05 Why use social media stories to experiment doing videos09:50 Sharran’s simple structure: Hook, Story, Teaching + frictionless invitation12:25 Using the Q&A format to repurpose your videos easily15:02 Produced video vs. raw video and which platform should you use 17:07 Why do videos have higher algorithmic value 19:30 Why you should forget about CTA and focus on CTE instead21:53 It’s definitely faster to create a video than any other contentResources:- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for FreeConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram

Do you really know the difference between productivity and efficiency? They sound pretty similar, right? After all, productive people are efficient, and efficiency makes people more productive. As a business owner, you should pay attention to building a  culture that instills efficiency and productivity into employees’ mindsets. But how do you do that? Tune in to this conversation between Sharran and his guest, Ari Meisel, dubbed “The Most Efficient Man Alive.” If you want to discover how you can make the most out of your time and empower your team to run your business well, this episode is for you. “Technology will amplify habits.”- Ari Meisel Timestamps:00:00 How “The Collective Wisdom of the Most Efficient Man” came to be05:09 Why humans spend their energy firefighting when what they really need is fireproofing10:45 Routine is excellent, but it can also be harmful13:31 How “The Ultimate KPI Process”  works16:22 Why people can be so defensive and what you can do about it21:10 Is it possible to make more time23:40 People and technology are not the solutions26:41 How using specific trigger words and actions helps you fix your processes 31:13 Shifting from a communication tool to project management tool to get things done34:45 Identify the proper tools needed, so you know what you’re getting into 40:37 How to establish “poka-yoke”  (mistake-proofing)  to avoid human error  Resources:- Get Ari Meisels Book: On Productivity: The Collective Wisdom of the Most Efficient Man Alive- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free Connect with Ari:- Vox Me- Website- Facebook- InstagramConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram

Are you comfortable talking to people? When someone asks you a question, how do you respond? Most people have a strong inner voice that defends their perspective and blocks out words from the other person. Yet, we hear people like Gary Vaynerchuk, Tony Robbins, Tom Bilyeu, or Grant Cardone just speak their minds while the rest of the world listens. If you want to learn how to be a charismatic person, this episode is for you. Stay tuned as Sharran takes you through 8 simple things you can do to develop this skill. It all starts with having a framework for answering any questions thrown at you. “Answer any question with one of these three things: A fact, a story, or a model.” - Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps:00:00 How Gary Vee answers questions which became the framework for building his brand06:11 What falling in love with talk shows can do for you09:21 How our core pillars shape the way we answer most questions13:06 Is there a right way to ask questions to engage people on social media?18:40 What notes should you keep on your phone19:30 Always remember “The Rule of Three” 22:42 Why you should spend time on the microphone27:00 Sharrans tips for making the best from an interview 30:38 How to use the “Authority Frame”  to answer questionsResources:- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for FreeConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram

It's a common notion that the more social media followers you have, the more successful your business will be. Having a large and engaged social media following leads to the opportunity to build more relationships, increased trust, and authority, which ultimately leads to more sales. But how do you grow your social media following? One thing for sure, to be successful on social media today, you have to quickly establish trust with your audience. Find out how an Indian boy with humble beginnings did it. Tune in to this episode as Sharran walks us through his realizations from gaining his first follower to building his massive social media tribe organically. “When organic reach drops, triple down!” - Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 What happens when you realize you now have a million followers02:26 Discover Sharran’s 3 effective ways to grow your tribe 06:40 Lesson #1 - Nothing is more important than daily stories 10:46 Lesson #2 - What type of content performs 17x better vs. other content14:46 Lesson #3 - Can you guess Sharran’s top performing content 16:23 Lesson #4 - What can you learn from your worst performing content 19:47 Lesson #5 - Why failures drive 3x more engagement 21:46 Lesson #6 - “How to” posts perform well on email but not as great on social media27:21 Lesson #7 - What can you do when organic reach drops Resources:- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for FreeConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram

When we think about social media marketing, we naturally lean towards Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok. But have you ever thought of using LinkedIn as part of your marketing strategy? Because it's a B2B platform for professional connections, posting content, especially videos on LinkedIn, can boost your brand. In today's episode, Sharran brings over LinkedIn influencer Shay Rowbottom to talk about the uses of LinkedIn video for your business. And not just that -- get ready for some gripping insights about life that will shake you to your core and make you reevaluate your priorities.“If you're really looking for personal growth, find the thing that scares you the most and do it.” - Shay Rowbottom. Timestamps:00:00 How does someone get 50 million views on social media04:57 How to overcome the fear of showing up online and leveraging the power of LinkedIn06:10 The prayer that fuelled Shay to live a purposeful life12:10 How your personal life blends with the brand you represent 14:07 The real difference between being a business influencer vs. being a beacon of light18:50 Why being a busy professional is no longer an excuse not to come up with content21:01 Try the 30-day video challenge and see what happens 23:46 What is your deeper purpose to making lots of money30:07 How taking a stand and being unapologetically authentic drives more people to want to work with you34:45 Discover how Ayahuasca can help shatter the generational curse of shame,  addiction, and victimhood so you can awaken your authentic self  Resources:- Join Shay Rowbottom's The Six Week LinkedIn Video Bootcamp- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free Connect with Shay Rowbottom:- Website- Instagram- LinkedInConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram

You've probably heard it said, “A brand is more than a logo or set of colors or a website.” A brand is how you make your customers feel; It’s what your business stands for. It’s built by taking a consistent approach across every interaction customers have with your brand. Brand consistency across all marketing touchpoints can be challenging and may take a lot of effort. In today's episode, Sharran shares the strategies he gathered from a multi-million dollar mastermind group with top social media influencers.  Tune in to discover the ten small things you can do today to build and grow a consistent brand across multiple social media platforms.“Small things build big brands.” - Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps:00:00 What you can learn from top social media influencers about building an amazing brand 02:26 How simply responding to all comments on all platforms can boost your brand06:40 Watch what happens when you give out freebies 08:41 How going  “Live” creates an insane value for your audience12:08 Why it’s a good idea to boost your content and build a library of top-performing posts14:20 How to avoid overwhelm when posting stories across platforms every single day17:04 Discover how to use  polls, stickers, or Q&As to drive user interaction18:30 Using social media as a gateway to move people into your world20:05 The big shift from “How to” posts to “Why is” postsResources:- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for FreeConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram

Listen to the podcast or watch the video presentation:The Systems that Power Our BusinessHow do you run an incredibly efficient business while keeping your employees happy? Is there an effective way of staying connected to the operational strategies of your business without getting overwhelmed? In this episode, Sharran talks about the systems and processes that serve as the essential building blocks that support his business. Follow along as he walks you through a straightforward blueprint of how he runs multiple companies with team members who work from different parts of the world.“We always use the best tool for the job.” - Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps:00:00 Who is this presentation for and why you should care to listen03:42 Get to know the three rules that Sharran’s team follow 14:18 How to create an effective communication strategy with your team and your clients20:35 Learn how to manage projects smoothly with project management tools25:39 When should you have a CRM and why you should not combine it with other systems26:44 Why should you keep your files in a centralized location29:53 How to stay on top of your operational strategies37:51 Forms and why you need them Resources:- Download the PDF - The Systems that Power Our Business- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for FreeConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram

Billions of people worldwide are spending more and more time on social media. How are you taking advantage of everything it offers your business? Last week, Dean and Sharran shared their Instagram growth strategies. Today, they talk about sing Facebook to grow your business. No matter what others say, this platform is still an incredible place for building your online brand, getting more business, and engaging with thousands of potential customers. To get the most benefit from Facebook, entrepreneurs should understand how it differs from other social networks. If you’re a brand hoping to thrive on Facebook, stay tuned and learn simple yet powerful tactics from Dean and Sharran. They’ve done it and they’re willing to share what they know in this episode.“There’s a niche within a niche; If you keep a group so broad, no one knows what to expect.” - Dean Aguilar Timestamps:00:00 People say there are only two reasons to go to Facebook02:06 The idea behind Dean’s framework for growing his Facebook pages 04:40 The culture of voyeurism, luck, and proper timing as factors for market advantage09:14 Facebook gives you the permission to be “that nosy neighbor”11:12 Here’s a simple trick people use to drive organic traffic to a post16:30 What type of comment drives more engagement17:22 The 3 things that show up on your feed and what you can learn from them19:15 How can you benefit from having a Facebook group33:57 The real reason why entrepreneurs are scared to nurture a group35:55 What types of content should you post in your Facebook group Resources:- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for FreeConnect with Dean Aguilar:- Website- Instagram- LinkedInConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram