Business School with Sharran Srivatsaa

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

Regardless of who we are or what we do, we experience problems daily. So how do you solve a problem? In this episode, Sharran shares his 7-Step Problem Solving Framework. The steps are easy enough to remember, but you have to put them into practice until you master how to solve any problem. The first step is to understand that “fear has no place on paper.” Stay tuned to learn the rest of the steps and get ready to transform your way of thinking.  “The problem is NOT the problem. The problem is HOW YOU THINK about the problem.” - Sharran Srivatsaa In This Episode:- Work out all problems ON PAPER- DATA dump everything- SOLVE the problem or MOVE ON- Define the OUTCOME- The FIVE DECISIONS you have to make- WHO must you involve- Memorialize the LEARNING Resources:- 37 Lessons Learned Growing Teles 10- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for FreeConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram

“What do you do when everything you thought you were created for ends?” This and more is answered in Strike 3, written by today’s guest, Josh Kalinowski; author, speaker, coach, and former professional athlete. He is also the CEO of Kalinowski Enterprises and co-owner of several other businesses. In this episode, Sharran and Josh talk about the lessons learned from failure and losing one’s idea of success. Josh takes us through his journey from being a professional baseball player to becoming a CEO of multiple companies. But more importantly, he talks about what happens in between those two identities, what led him to write his book, and how he discovered a new way of living. “If we try to do life alone, we will fail miserably. We might not fail immediately, but at the end of our life, we will realize, and we will look back and say, I just wasted an entire life not including people. ” - Josh Kalinowski In This Episode:- Can you change your purpose and identity?- How do you identify your burden? - Sharran’s Top 3 Realizations- The Art of Journaling and its Impact on Your Life- The Two Beasts inside you: Which one do you feed?- How important is it to go away in solitude?- Who do you have around you?- What is the best thing you can do for yourself?- The Wisdom FormulaFor Special Bonuses:1. Buy the book Strike 3 on Amazon2. Forward your receipt to team@sharran.com3. Put subject line "Strike 3"We will send you a few cool bonuses that Sharran and Josh put together for you!Resources:- Get Josh’s new book- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for FreeConnect with Josh Kalinowski:- Website- Facebook- Instagram- LinkedInConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram

Do you lead a team? How do you make sure that your people are doing things correctly and on time? The purpose of building a team is to free up some of your time so that you can focus on the things that matter. But if you spend too much time micromanaging your people and find yourself stressed all throughout the day, maybe you should look at your entrepreneurial style. In today’s quick episode,  Sharran talks about an effective way of delegating without micromanaging. Stay tuned and learn from Sharran’s personal style of coaching and building people up to get things done effectively.“It’s not about writing the person up, it’s all about coaching the rationale.” - Sharran Srivatsaa In This Episode:- The three types of entrepreneurs: Which one are you- Is micromanagement bad- Bio-individuality in entrepreneurial leadership- Sharran’s personal coaching style- The rationale-based approach to delegatingResources:- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for FreeConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram

Are you ready to carve out your future and live life on your own terms, enjoying every moment of it with your family? Where do you start? Stay tuned and get insights that you wouldn’t normally learn from your usual financial conversations. This is Part 2 of a two-part series where Sharran talks to IBC (Infinite Banking Concept) coaches Russ Morgan and Joey Mure, hosts of Wealth Without Wall Street Podcast, about the possibility of achieving financial freedom and the tools to get there sooner rather than later. In this episode, you will learn what it takes to have readily accessible funds using IBC and understand what it really means to become your own banker.“Our money should always be growing, it should always be compounding, and we should never actually spend our gold.” - Russ Morgan In This Episode:- How Russ learned the concept of Becoming Your Own Banker- Take control of your finances and build surplus cash- Where do big banks put their money- What can you do with a whole life policy- Make your money work for you- The Infinite Banking Concept explained- Preparing for your children’s future- The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make with their money- Where can you learn how to apply the Infinite Banking Concept Resources:-  Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free- Get the Free Financial Scorecard- Becoming Your Own Banker by R. Nelson Nash- How My Daughter Will Buy Her First Car via Infinite Banking and Short Term RentalsConnect with Russ and Joey:- Website- PodcastConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram

Financial freedom is a goal for most people. But what does it really mean, and how does one get there? What if you can control your finances instead of being controlled by them? How would you live your life if money was not an issue? In today’s episode, listen and learn from Sharran’s guests, Russ Morgan and Joey Mure, hosts of Wealth Without Wall Street Podcast, where they share financial insight and tools to achieve financial freedom. You don’t have to wait until you’re in your 60’s or 70’s before you live your dreams. The choice is yours. Find out how you can live your ideal life right now by taking notes from financial experts who are happy to share what they know with people who are willing to take action.“Financial freedom is obtainable while you still have a life to live.” - Joey Mure In This Episode:- Is financial freedom within your reach?- What’s your magic number?- The simple formula to achieve financial freedom- The “Big Goal, No Plan” syndrome- Lesson from “The Richest Man in Babylon”- What retirement looks like for most people- Put your money where you can control it- What financial freedom looks like- How to have the freedom of choiceResources:- Get the Free Financial ScorecardConnect with Russ and Joey:- Website- PodcastConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram

Are you ready to soar high in your career, crush your limiting beliefs and powerfully create the life you deserve? If you need some inspiration, listen up! You’re in for another awesome episode as Sharran interviews someone who has the ability to blend neuroscience and psychology research into actionable and tangible strategies to boost performance and success. Today’s guest, Shadé Zahrai, is a professional keynote speaker and creator of The Neurofemina Advanced Leaders Programme. While she works mostly with women, Shadé’s hacks will surely benefit anyone wishing to become the best version of themselves while sharing their message to the world. “Separate your sense of self-worth from the performance of your content.” - Shadé ZahraiIn This Episode:- How do you build an authentic brand- The spotlight effect and the danger of comparison- The body of evidence and your social media presence - How can you use your challenges to craft a powerful message- Managing your energy - Be crystal clear about your “WHY”- Biohacking your brain to navigate uncertain situations- Being grounded on your vision, mission, and purpose- Morning routines and affirmations to shape your day- From FOMO to JOMO: Taking action to avoid stagnationCheck Out This Video:- https://player.vimeo.com/video/488747822- https://player.vimeo.com/video/402011550Connect with Shadé Zahrai:- Website- TikTok- Instagram- LinkedIn- YouTubeConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram- Twitter

What must you do to avoid missing out on what matters? How do you stand out from a multitude of entrepreneurs? In today’s episode, Sharran and his guest, Perry Marshall, tackle the 80/20 principle (also known as the 80/20 rule), an inviolable law of nature. Perry, a direct marketing and sales consultant, and best-selling author, has driven the 80/20 principle passionately over the years. His new book, DETOX, DECLUTTER, DOMINATE: HOW TO EXCEL BY ELIMINATION will teach you the seven essential things you need to do to succeed. Listen as Perry explains how you can apply the 80/20 principle in all aspects of your life. When you learn how to identify the 80/20’s in any situation, you can solve almost any problem. “If you want something that is truly elegant and useful, build it up and chisel it down until everything is essential.” - Perry Marshall In This Episode:- Perry’s 80/20 Curve as a tool for productivity- The 80/20 Principle by Richard Koch - Chaos Theory and Fractals: Understanding the Patterns- Perry realizes “one of the great secrets in the universe” - Finding the marks by “racking the shotgun” - How to apply the 80/20 principle in business - What is head trash and how do you snap out of it- How Perry wrote his new book using the 80/20 principle- A good entrepreneur knows the value of wisdom Resources:- Perry Marshall’s latest book DETOX, DECLUTTER, DOMINATE: HOW TO EXCEL BY ELIMINATION- Perry Marshall’s 80/20 Sales and Marketing - Fractal 80/20 in Harvard Business Review- The 80/20 Rule in Business and the 80/20 Curve- Richard Koch’s The 80/20 Manager Connect with Perry Marshall:- Website - Join the MAZE 2.0 courseConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram- Twitter

Build your email list. That’s what most marketing gurus would probably tell you. What do you send to people who join your list? How can you convince them to read your emails long enough to get to your offer? Would hiring a good copywriter serve you better? These are the questions that will be discussed by Sharran and his guest, Daniel Throssel, an engineer-turned-copywriter who pioneered the concept of Parallel Welcome  Sequence. He is better known as Australia’s Best Copywriter. Listen to this episode and find out why.  “Pull up your sleeves, get your hands dirty and just do it.” - Daniel ThrossellIn This Episode:- Daniel’s story of starting with 40 subscribers to becoming “The Best Copywriter of Australia”- Is the daily email concept still relevant in today’s world- What’s with Sharran’s 5 AM Club- Learn the psychology behind email sequencing- Does text still fit in a world of videos, graphics, and short attention spans- Building a portfolio you can be proud of- Is copywriting pure talent or a learned skill- Should you write emails every day- How do you choose a good copywriterConnect with - Daniel Throssell:- WebsiteConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram- Twitter

How do you feel when you’re forced into doing something that is doomed to fail? What if things do not work out as you planned them to be? Do you wallow in despair? In today’s episode, Matt Del Negro, actor and athlete, sits down with Sharran and shares his process for navigating through failures and how his experiences led him to write the book 10,000 NOs. If you or someone you know is going through some rough times, heed Matt’s advice: Give yourself a period to be sad, get up, put the hurt aside, and get back to work. “Don’t wallow in it, get up, take your medicine, feel the pain, process it, and then you’ve got to move on.” – Matt Del NegroIn This Episode:- The Wizard of Oz and Matt’s first acting audition- Matt’s first journal and The Art of Authentic Journaling- How Matt wrote his book in a month: “I wrote it before I wrote it.”- Signs from the Universe: The First YES and external validation for Matt- How do you accept a NO and what to do when your plans don’t work out- Compartmentalize and Integrate: Matt’s weapon, shield, and strategy for handling rejection and moving on- The power of character development and learning from great actors- What 10,000 NOs mean to Matt and how his experiences transformed his lifeResources:- Matt’s PodcastConnect with Matt Del Negro:- Instagram- TwitterConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram- Twitter