Business School with Sharran Srivatsaa

Instagram is one of the three most popular social media platforms today. What started as a photo and video sharing app has become a powerful marketing tool for social media marketers. With every iteration and tweak to the algorithm and the introduction of new features, businesses had to adapt by implementing new strategies to maintain steady growth. But what defines Instagram growth? For many, it’s the number of followers you have. But to get new followers, you need to have a combination of active engagement, brand exposure, and compelling content. Otherwise, why else would anyone follow you? In today’s episode, powerhouse entrepreneur and brand strategist Dean Aguilar is back. Together, Sharran and Dean will share the Instagram growth strategies they applied in their brands. If your growth is stagnant or you want to put a little more drive into your tactics, this episode is for you. “What’s gonna win them over is relationship; that’s the only reason people work together” - Dean Aguilar Timestamps:00:00 Growing your social media followers06:43 Treat your social media like a huge asset09:34 The real reason why people are scared to show up 14:10 Sharran and Dean’s strategy to get more subscribers18:47 Does using hashtag help your growth21:11 Doing this will kill your account29:30 How influencer marketing works40:02 Your brand and the power of lead generation41:29 The 5 Unspoken Truths according to Sharran45:35 How to organically reach more audience Resources:- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for FreeConnect with Dean Aguilar:- Website- Instagram- LinkedInConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram

What steps have you taken to build an honest and profitable brand? When creating a business, most entrepreneurs spend a lot of time thinking about their product and making money. There’s nothing wrong with it, except that it should not be the first thing on your mind. Think about your brand. How do your customers feel about it? Get insights from Sharran and Dean Aguilar as they talk about building an honest and profitable brand. Customer perception is a vital part of the equation for creating a successful brand. If you want to learn how Sharran built his brand and how you can do the same, don’t miss this value-packed  episode.Get The CEO Playbook: ceoplaybook.com and get inside the 10K Wisdom Private Podcast.“I believe that ordinary people can build extraordinary companies. I believe in the underdog.” - Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps:00:00 From unknown to building a successful brand02:40 It is your responsibility to design your brand04:12 What are you in the service of11:07 How Sharran built a better company culture16:15 What to do when it feels like you’ve lost your identity22:24 Sharran’s terrible mistakes that almost ruined him 27:30 The one thing that saved Sharran28:51 Building your social media strategy44:25 The CEO Playbook + 10K Wisdom Private Podcast47:58 Do not suffer in silenceResources:- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free- Get The CEO PlaybookConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram

As an entrepreneur, you decide what to do with your 24 hours every day. But the lack of structure and accountability can make your days chaotic. If you've ever felt like you're just rushing through your days, juggling work and family commitments, and reacting to whatever life throws at you, it's time to evaluate your priorities. Crafting your ideal week and scheduling tasks on your calendar will allow you to be more proactive and intentional about accomplishing your goals. In today's episode, Sharran will share his quick yet practical approach to designing an ideal week that can help you balance your priorities and allow you to take back control of your life.Get the Productivity Playbook: productivityplaybook.info.“You can’t leave perfect to chance.” - Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps:00:00 Why do we need to plan01:32 We teach people how to treat us03:05 The Review-Preview Process06:43 Sharran’s ritual for the week14:58 Designing a “completely-scripted week”17:37 Recap of the steps to craft a perfect weekResources:- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free- Get the Productivity PlaybookConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram

Have you ever wondered why some teams seem to get more things done with less effort while others struggle to meet deadlines? You must have heard the phrase "work smarter, not harder" a lot of times, but how do you actually do that? How do you get your team to be more productive without constantly micromanaging?  It's time to stop driving your team to burnout with tons of work. In today's episode, Sharran will share the three rules that make his team 3x more productive.  Just three rules. Try them out with your team and see your business operate at peak efficiency.Get the Productivity Playbook: productivityplaybook.info.“Having rules of productivity is what drives everything because when you have no rules, you have a lot of chaos.” - Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps:00:00 The eye-opening truth about productivity 01:44 Why is it crucial to establish rules02:18 Rule #1: Human-driven efficiency06:30 The benefit of centralized communication08:00 Rule #2: Master the tools10:00 Developing the skills of your team16:33 Rule #3: Forms reduce errors18:46 What forms do you need and why25:15 Recap of the productivity rules Resources:- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free- Get the Productivity PlaybookConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram

Do you know how to use online platforms to grow your business? Wouldn't it be easier to connect with your audience if you have a solid social media presence? Listen up and learn how to grow your brand and your voice.  In today's episode, Sharran chats with powerhouse entrepreneur Dean Aguilar to discuss what it takes to scale a business using social media and the right people on your side. Dean is the CEO of a leading brand consulting agency, Digital Muse. He is also the founder of two real estate companies, the Xavier Dean Realty, and the Dean Aguilar Group.“The moment I was okay with being vulnerable, which most people cannot do, everything changed.” - Dean Aguilar Timestamps:00:00 How to build your brand using social media08:58 Dean’s advice to people who want to grow their business12:25 Learning other platforms17:59 How do you ask people to promote you25:40 Running ad campaigns28:27 Dean’s content creation strategy33:43 Why people are afraid to be vulnerable 38:20 Support from your inner circle42:37 Grow your audience, then find your voice Resources:- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for FreeConnect with Dean Aguilar:- Website- Instagram- LinkedInConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram

Now, more than ever, many people are deciding to become entrepreneurs and are calling themselves CEO. But what exactly is a CEO, and what does the title mean? There are other titles for CEOs, such as president or managing director. But what is the job of a CEO? It all boils down to only three things, according to venture capitalist Fred Wilson. That’s what Sharran will discuss in today’s episode. Stay tuned and find out what those three things are and why they matter.“It is okay for you to say that you are the CEO if you’re willing to take full responsibility.” - Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps:00:00 A CEO must do only 3 things01:14 What is the job of a child05:07 What exactly is the job of a CEO06:19 A CEO sets the vision and the strategy and communicates it07:50 How do you paint the vision of the company11:40 A CEO recruits and retains the best talent 17:06 A CEO makes sure there’s always enough cash in the bank20:51 What is the one thing you can do as a CEO to get betterResources:- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free- Vivid Vision by Cameron HeroldConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram

What productivity tools do you use to manage your day-to-day operations? If you’re someone who faces outrageous demands every day, you’re headed for burnout if you don’t establish systems and processes to run your days. What if there’s a way to accomplish your biggest goals, work less but get more done, and reclaim control of your time? Learn how you can do this as you listen to Sharran share how his team automated a day’s work using the exact productivity framework that he teaches to the top CEOs whom he mentors. Get the Productivity Playbook - a personalized 21-day challenge designed to supercharge your productivity, motivation, and energy. “Amateurs automate for efficiency. Professionals automate for accuracy.” - Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps:0:00    How to automate 1440 minutes worth of work2:04 Reporting first4:53 The Dashboard Creation Project 10:00 The power of building an extra day 12:05 Automating workflows using Zapier15:09 How to complete 5 automation projects in under 90 days18:59 The advantage of knowing how the tools work23:04 Greatness is in the granularity24:22  The gift of systems-based thinkingTools mentioned in this episode:Slack, Calendly, Zapier, ActiveCampaign, Trello, Dropbox, Google Drive, ZoomResources:- Get Sharran’s Productivity Playbook- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for FreeConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram

How do you stand out in a world full of entrepreneurs wrestling for customers’ attention? Having a well-built marketing strategy works. But how does your content creation fit into the different components of your overall marketing plan? If you’re having a hard time figuring out how to craft content that will help your target audience and inspire them to take action, this episode is just what you need. Stay tuned as Sharran breaks down his personal business model for content creation. When you can set your mind around building a business model, everything else falls into place.“Consumption is everything. Transformation without consumption is just transaction.” - Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps:0:00    Two words often used in the Srivatsaa household2:50    Get to know Sharran’s ACT Model3:45    The Homebase Outpost Model4:15    What is a snackable content5:45    The Attraction Phase = Call-to-Engagement9:20    The Consumption Phase = Building Your Tribe15:25  The Transformation Phase = Results in Advance18:06  Delivering your core messages 25:00  The One Big Mistake people make29:06  The essence of the ACT ModelResources:- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for FreeConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram

So you finally decided to level up and get a coach. But how do you find the right coach or mentor? What are your expectations? Coaching entails an exchange of energy and new thinking, so you have to do what it takes to create that. An excellent coach wants you to succeed, but you have to show up differently. Don’t put all the burden on your coach. To make the most out of the coaching relationship, you have to do your part. Listen to this episode as Sharran shares ten tips to be an amazing coaching client and bring out the best in your coach. “It is on me to show up differently, to do the things differently so that I can be an amazing coaching client so that I can bring out the best in my coach.” - Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps:0:00 Why Sharran recorded this episode2:44 Remember The Big Four 4:35 Co-create goals with your mentor7:41 Own the tracking and reporting10:18 Don’t make big decisions without speaking to your coach12:07 The Top Five and The Bottom Five 15:24 Sharran’s 3-Step Process to prepare for your coaching call20:20 Never go overtime and don’t leave the call without commitments 22:44 Debrief: The Top 5 Takeaways after each session24:40 Why you should follow this advice27:32 Be the best client for your coach 31:11 Always express your gratitude and appreciationResources:- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for FreeConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram

How do you grow your business? What are the steps you should take? Learn these and more from Sharran’s guest Jerry Fink, managing partner at The Bascom Group, a private equity firm. In today’s episode, Jerry shares his journey from starting with just one small deal to becoming the successful entrepreneur that he is now. He takes us through the lessons he learned along the way and gives tips on how we can do the same. “Learn the market first, start small, get that deal, and put together a business plan.”  - Jerry Fink Timestamps:0:00 Sharran introduces today’s guest1:19 How Jerry started with real estate 8:15 Unconventional means to get funding 12:29 Finding something in your backyard14:29 What metric should you look for in a business plan16:51 Looking at macro trends in housing22:49 Always go back to your business plan 27:48 Jerry’s outlook for the future31:45 Bascom’s playbook41:49 Jerry’s tips to stay sharp and in shape45:59 Lessons learned from Jerry’s experience Resources:- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for FreeConnect with Jerry Fink:- WebsiteConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram