Business School with Sharran Srivatsaa

How do you cope with constantly feeling overwhelmed? In our fast-paced, always-busy society, it’s clear that feeling overwhelmed is a common struggle. But you don't have to wear it like a badge of honor or use it as an excuse. Instead, you have to do something about it before it leads to burnout and more serious problems. Here’s Sharran to the rescue with his 3-step roadmap to help you deconstruct overwhelm. You can also get your copy of the Productivity Playbook to get you on the right track. “The first step to beating overwhelm is making sure your reality is congruent with your identity.” - Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 Let's talk about OVERWHELM00:50 Why going 10X on your business may not be right for you01:43 Discover the first step to conquer insane overwhelm09:16 Are you just busy, or are you stressed out11:03 When you’re stressed, check your GPS13:25 Your RNT (Right Next Thing) is the last piece of the puzzle15:43 People don’t realize that they’re making this mistake Resources:- Get the Productivity Playbook- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for FreeConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram

https://vimeo.com/580502077/3080ac500bA lot has been said about the benefits of waking up early. Think of great resources like The 5AM Club by Robin Sharma or The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod. So what's unique about Sharran's 5AM Club? Almost 7,000+ people from diverse backgrounds tune into a conference call at 5AM Pacific Time, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to kick-off their legendary days. That’s what happens inside The Real 5AM Club.Curious how this once small accountability circle exploded into a global community? What makes thousands of educators, researchers, media artists, community members, advocates, and organizations make an effort to wake up early to join this call? Tune in to this episode to hear the story of one of the most powerful things Sharran has ever built. And you can experience it yourself. Get your backstage pass now: 5amclub.net.You can also watch the video here.“Greatness is a choice.” - Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps:00:00 What is the 5AM Club01:10 The beginning of the 5AM Club04:42 The 30-day challenge that fuelled the growth of the 5AM Club07:50 Sharran, you're failing! 09:39 What is your “ONLY statement” 11:43 Get raw, on-demand messages every day17:44 A shocking accusation!21:12 Try this 3-part process for consistently waking up at 5AM24:25 What's unique about Sharran's 5AM Club Resources:- Join the 5AM Club- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for FreeConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram

Are you comfortable navigating through a high-ticket contract? It can be tricky whether you're the buyer or seller. Going through the different ways people enter a deal, you have to make sure the sale will be profitable. So how do you approach deal negotiations? In this short episode, Sharran discusses how you can leverage price and terms to your advantage before signing that contract. “There's no reason to go through a deal without having a deal advisor.” - Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 Understanding deal terms when negotiating a contract01:20 Sharran shares his 3-part negotiation structure02:17 Discover this one crucial lesson Sharran learned as a deal negotiator03:20 Price & Terms: Know which part you can negotiate 05:19 Is it possible to buy a company with no money down06:11 Always remember this when approaching a deal07:55 Why do you need a deal advisorResources:- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for FreeConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram

Raising money is essential for the success of your startup or small business. But many first-time entrepreneurs are not confident about finding investors in the early stages of their business development. A quick thought might be to approach friends and family for financial support. But combining your business life with your personal life can be tricky since you wouldn't want to hurt your relationship over money. So instead of asking your friends directly for cash, why not look at them as a resource for testing your business idea and finding investors.  Ask them if they know of anyone who would like to invest in your business. If you have a solid proposition, they might consider writing you a check. To give you a headstart, Sharran put together this quick 3-step guide to putting your pitch together and increase your chances of finding someone who will trust you with their money.“Our job is to use our network for their network, not use our network for what they do.” - Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 How do you get your VC friends to take you seriously01:20 Know the job of an investor 02:24 Two things you have to remember when approaching an investor04:19 Money vs. advice -- which one do you need04:40 The first thing you have to do is work on yourself06:24 Polish your pitch with the advice you get 08:18 Ask for potential investors or advisors within the same industry Resources:- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for FreeConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram

Most consumers now have access to a massive amount of knowledge about a brand's products and services. And consumer buying behavior is constantly evolving. So instead of just relying on your sales or marketing team to prepare elaborate marketing strategies, there are simple things you can do to boost your sales. But first, you have to understand the purpose of marketing and remember that there's nothing wrong with selling. People like to buy things that are good for them. So you should not be ashamed to sell, especially if you're sure that your product is what people need. In today's episode, Sharran talks about a different perspective of marketing summarized in the form of four questions. Tune in to find out how answering these questions can shift your thinking and help you sell more things to more people more often for more money. “Selling is just an invitation for people to do something with you that is good for them.” - Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps:00:00 A different perspective on how you look at marketing 02:20 Taking away the stigma from selling05:35 The less friction, the better07:25 How do I sell MORE THINGS 12:31 How do I sell to MORE PEOPLE14:43 How do I sell MORE OFTEN 17:50 You don't have to sell every day, but you should show up every day22:41 How do I sell for MORE MONEY30:54 If you don't make money, you can't sustain the messageResources:- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for FreeConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram

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