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Business School with Sharran Srivatsaa

Business School with Sharran Srivatsaa is the no-fluff, tactical podcast for founders, operators, and underdogs who want to grow with clarity, intention, and results. Hosted by entrepreneur, investor, and operator Sharran Srivatsaa—CEO and Managing Partner at Acquisition.com—this show cuts through the noise to deliver real-world strategies from someone who’s built and exited five companies across multiple industries.

Sharran has helped scale two billion-dollar businesses, served as President of Real (NASDAQ: REAX), and led the 10x growth and sale of Teles Properties to Douglas Elliman (NYSE: DOUG). He brings lessons from Wall Street to Main Street, sharing what actually works—because he’s lived through what doesn’t.

Every episode offers simple, actionable playbooks for those who want to build extraordinary companies without the chaos. Whether you’re a scrappy operator, a first-time founder, or a seasoned executive, Business School with Sharran Srivatsaa is your blueprint for building with purpose and winning on your terms.

For more free resources, visit Sharran.com

Copyright: © Copyright 2023 Sharran Srivatsaa

Latest Episodes:

Secrets of a LinkedIn Celebrity with Shay Rowbottom Jun 01, 2021

Show notes

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 media

04:57 How to overcome the fear of showing up online and leveraging the power of LinkedIn

06:10 The prayer that fuelled Shay to live a purposeful life

12:10 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 light

18:50 Why being a busy professional is no longer an excuse not to come up with content

21:01 Try the 30-day video challenge and see what happens

23:46 What is your deeper purpose to making lots of money

30:07 How taking a stand and being unapologetically authentic drives more people to want to work with you

34:45 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

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10 SMALL Things to Build a BIG Brand on Social Media May 25, 2021

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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 brand

06:40 Watch what happens when you give out freebies

08:41 How going “Live” creates an insane value for your audience

12:08 Why it’s a good idea to boost your content and build a library of top-performing posts

14:20 How to avoid overwhelm when posting stories across platforms every single day

17:04 Discover how to use polls, stickers, or Q&As to drive user interaction

18:30 Using social media as a gateway to move people into your world

20:05 The big shift from “How to” posts to “Why is” posts

Resources:

- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free

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The Systems that Power Our Business May 18, 2021

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Listen to the podcast or watch the video presentation:

The Systems that Power Our Business

How 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 listen

03:42 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 clients

20:35 Learn how to manage projects smoothly with project management tools

25:39 When should you have a CRM and why you should not combine it with other systems

26:44 Why should you keep your files in a centralized location

29:53 How to stay on top of your operational strategies

37:51 Forms and why you need them

Resources:

- Download the PDF - The Systems that Power Our Business

- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free

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The Little Known Secrets of Growing Your Business Using Facebook May 11, 2021

Show notes

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 Facebook

02:06 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 advantage

09:14 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 post

16:30 What type of comment drives more engagement

17:22 The 3 things that show up on your feed and what you can learn from them

19:15 How can you benefit from having a Facebook group

33:57 The real reason why entrepreneurs are scared to nurture a group

35:55 What types of content should you post in your Facebook group

Resources:

- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free

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How to Build a Massive Audience on Instagram May 04, 2021

Show notes

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 followers

06:43 Treat your social media like a huge asset

09:34 The real reason why people are scared to show up

14:10 Sharran and Dean’s strategy to get more subscribers

18:47 Does using hashtag help your growth

21:11 Doing this will kill your account

29:30 How influencer marketing works

40:02 Your brand and the power of lead generation

41:29 The 5 Unspoken Truths according to Sharran

45:35 How to organically reach more audience

Resources:

- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free

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How to Build an Honest and Profitable Brand Apr 27, 2021

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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.

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“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 brand

02:40 It is your responsibility to design your brand

04:12 What are you in the service of

11:07 How Sharran built a better company culture

16:15 What to do when it feels like you’ve lost your identity

22:24 Sharran’s terrible mistakes that almost ruined him

27:30 The one thing that saved Sharran

28:51 Building your social media strategy

44:25 The CEO Playbook + 10K Wisdom Private Podcast

47:58 Do not suffer in silence

Resources:

- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free

- Get The CEO Playbook

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My 20-minute Planning Ritual to Design a Perfect Week Apr 20, 2021

Show notes

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 plan

01:32 We teach people how to treat us

03:05 The Review-Preview Process

06:43 Sharran’s ritual for the week

14:58 Designing a “completely-scripted week”

17:37 Recap of the steps to craft a perfect week

Resources:

- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free

- Get the Productivity Playbook

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The 3 Rules That Makes My Team 3x More Productive Apr 13, 2021

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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 rules

02:18 Rule #1: Human-driven efficiency

06:30 The benefit of centralized communication

08:00 Rule #2: Master the tools

10:00 Developing the skills of your team

16:33 Rule #3: Forms reduce errors

18:46 What forms do you need and why

25:15 Recap of the productivity rules

Resources:

- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free

- Get the Productivity Playbook

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From Homeless to Hollywood with Dean Aguilar Apr 06, 2021

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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 media

08:58 Dean’s advice to people who want to grow their business

12:25 Learning other platforms

17:59 How do you ask people to promote you

25:40 Running ad campaigns

28:27 Dean’s content creation strategy

33:43 Why people are afraid to be vulnerable

38:20 Support from your inner circle

42:37 Grow your audience, then find your voice

Resources:

- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free

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What is the Job of a CEO Mar 30, 2021

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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 things

01:14 What is the job of a child

05:07 What exactly is the job of a CEO

06:19 A CEO sets the vision and the strategy and communicates it

07:50 How do you paint the vision of the company

11:40 A CEO recruits and retains the best talent

17:06 A CEO makes sure there’s always enough cash in the bank

20:51 What is the one thing you can do as a CEO to get better

Resources:

- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free

- Vivid Vision by Cameron Herold

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