Business School with Sharran Srivatsaa

We live in an age of information overload and ambient anxiety. How can we navigate this situation while staying consistent? In today’s episode, Sharran takes center stage as the guest in Jared Goetz’s The Modern Soul podcast. Jared is a 30-year-old modern-day entrepreneur who has shifted focus from building eCommerce empires to building inner empires. Having gone through the attainment of material gains and seeing patterns, he realized that the route to fulfillment is through inner game and spirituality. Tune in as Sharran and Jared talk about how powerful morning rituals, the science of planning, knowing your options, and defining your vision can lead you to success. “The limits of your language are the limits of your world.”– SharranIn This Episode:- How Jared and Sharran design their week- Sharran’s life as a kid in India- Learning tennis as a means to an end- Sharran’s first year as a student in the US and his first big break- “Create Before You Consume” Concept- Personalize your morning routine- Visualization: A powerful tool to accomplish your daily goals- The joy of meditation and mindfulness- Sharran’s “Powerful 3-Step Planning” Process- Why you should define your vision clearlyResources:- The Modern Soul Podcast by Jared Goetz- Tony Robbins Personal Power Program - Buddhify: Meditation & Mindfulness AppConnect with Jared Goetz:- Website- Facebook- InstagramConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram- Twitter

When it comes to marketing, it’s so easy to get overwhelmed. Have you tried different marketing techniques with little to no success? Learn the fundamentals of success in marketing from today’s guest, Tim Fitzpatrick, an entrepreneur/business owner with expertise in marketing and business growth. Tim has 20+ years of entrepreneurial experience with a passion for developing and growing businesses. He started Rialto Marketing in 2013 and has been helping small business owners and entrepreneurs eliminate the confusion of marketing using an amazingly simple plan for growth. Listen up as Sharran and Tim talk about simplifying marketing and creating the right plan.“Success with marketing all starts with the fundamentals.”– Tim FitzpatrickIn This Episode:- The 3 fundamental marketing secrets- How do you identify your ideal client persona- Establishing a system for gathering testimonials- Using the storytelling framework in crafting your message- The multiplier effect of content repurposing - How do you create a marketing plan- The 8 primary channels to get you to where you want to be- What metrics should you measure- Assessing the effectiveness of your planResources:- Rialto Marketing for Business School Listeners Connect with Tim Fitzpatrick:- Website- Twitter- Facebook- Pinterest- LinkedIn- YouTubeConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram- Twitter

Learn the principles of negotiation and the power of perspective thinking in conflict resolution. In today’s episode, Sharran shares valuable insights with his former mentor, Tim Vogus, Professor of Management at Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management. In recent years, he was named one of the Top 50 Most Influential Business School Professors of 2013 and the Top 40 Business School Professors Under 40 by Poets&Quants.com. Tune in as they go deep into topics such as thinking in drafts, anchoring, and how the language pattern perspective impacts negotiation. “Everything is just an ongoing process.”– Tim VogusIn This Episode:- Tim’s research on healthcare, quality, and safety- Everything is just an ongoing process- How do you “think in drafts” without putting yourself in a tough position- The necessity of asking for coaching and feedback - Engaging in perspective thinking and emphatic thinking- Sharran’s view of negotiation as a capability- The art of negotiation: BATNA (Best Alternative to Negotiated Agreement), ZOPA (Zone of Possible Agreement), and your reservation price- The anchoring principle- How to use clear communication as a strategy for conflict resolution Resources:- Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management Website - Tim’s Research: First, Do No Harm: Creating Highly Reliable Health Care OrganizationsConnect with Tim Vogus:- LinkedIn- TwitterConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram- Twitter

If you want to learn what it takes to open a world of opportunity and build a successful business, this episode is for you. Today’s guest is Yasmina Ellins, a graduate of Cambridge University and The Judge Business School. She is currently pursuing a Master’s Programme at the prestigious Business School of Imperial College in London. Plus, she speaks 7 different languages! Can you believe that? Today, she sits with Sharran to talk about how she built her network from the ground up, became a successful entrepreneur at a very young age, and how others can do the same.“Networking is about building relationships, building your own ecosystem of opportunity.”– Yasmina EllinsIn This Episode:- How to build the fluency to speak different languages- What makes Yasmina Ellins fascinating- How to form a life of your own design- How personal growth and networking go together- The first step to building your network- 3 ways to add value to people- How having a podcast helps start relationships and business partnerships- The Innovation Mastermind that helped Yasmina grow her networkConnect with Yasmina:LinkedInInstagramThe Networking Ninja Checklist The Young Entrepreneur's Journey PodcastConnect with Sharran:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitter

Becoming a bestselling author seems so far-fetched for the average person, but understanding a few tricks can make it easy. In today’s episode, Sharran is joined by Marni Hale as they discuss how the smallest details matter the most when publishing a book. Tune in now to learn all the secrets to becoming an Amazon bestselling author. “All of the work leads up to one day.”- Marni HaleIn This Episode:- Why you should know how strategies work and how to execute them- Tips and tricks for becoming an Amazon bestselling author- The secret sauce that can make or break your career as an author- How to prepare your audience for launch day- Some things Marni learned from this process- Why you need to build relationships with your audienceConnect with Marni Hale:- Linkedin- Twitter- Facebook- Text "BOOK" to 949-570-6490 to immediately get a PDF of the 10 Steps To Becoming An Amazon Best Selling AuthorConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram- Twitter

Do you think you could write a book? Do you believe, in yourself, that you could write a bestseller? In this new episode, Sharran talks with Joshua Sprague, a self-made author, marketer, and skier who wrote a book in 21 days and created the life he knew he could have, no matter what. They discuss Joshua’s system for making any issue feel manageable, his process for writing a bestseller in under a month, and the mentality that made his success inevitable.“If you have an unwavering commitment to not compromising on yourself, you will figure it out.” - Joshua SpragueIn This Episode:- The steps you can do RIGHT NOW to create financial freedom- The mentality necessary for redefining your limits- How Joshua wrote an Amazon bestselling book in 21 days- Why self-imposed constraints accelerated Joshua’s writing- Why “problem tiers” is the difference between discussing issues and SOLVING themConnect with Joshua:- Website- InstagramConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram- Twitter

Now more than ever, getting a grip on your finances is crucial to your peace of mind. Many seek out a financial advisor for help, but what if the advisor works in a system that incentivizes less advice, more fees, and ultimately more people feeling lost? To challenge this model, Eric Simonson founded Abundo Wealth, a financial planning company that charges only a flat fee to offer unlimited advice and resources to individuals and businesses. On this episode, Sharran and Eric discuss the smart way to tackle your debt, what to consider when browsing life insurance, the $10,000 question about cars, and the concrete steps to help you take control of your life.“It’s life-changing for people to feel less stressed and more empowerment around money.”- Eric SimonsonIn This Episode:- What the most common finance questions REVEAL about people- A WINNING formula for your finances- Why you SHOULDN’T pay off your mortgage immediately- How to feel EMPOWERED about money- An affordable, no-stress approach to life insurance- Should you buy or lease your car?- What parents can do RIGHT NOW for their children- How to push through anxiety and take CONTROL of debtConnect with Eric:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- InstagramConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram- Twitter

Being a successful entrepreneur is more than just “creating value.” In fact, entrepreneurship will challenge you in the simplest way: Are you good at what you like? In this new episode of Business School, Sharran talks with Rob Hanly about how he helps businesses find hidden wealth by dissecting every part of their business. They discuss what every business owner should be tracking, how powerful your intuition is, and why creating value is as simple as being who you are.“The way people make money isn’t through adding value; it’s through capturing value.”- Rob HanlyIn This Episode:- What a diamond digging site teaches us about entrepreneurship, opportunity, and luck- Every business NEEDS to understand these metrics- How Rob connects physical goods with digital assets to expand his money-making opportunities- The scientifically-proven way to make and keep wealth- Why having FEWER goals leads to MORE successConnect with Rob Hanly:- Website- InstagramConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram- Twitter

So, there must be a secret to creating 800% growth, right? Crazy connections? Huge investments? A fancy degree? The answer isn’t very sexy, but it’s much more powerful: Show up every day. On this new episode of Business School, Sharran sits down with Glenn Lundy, a man who went from homeless to fostering 800% growth at a small car dealership in Kentucky, setting a record and putting his name on the map. Glenn recounts how his humble beginnings shaped his life forever, accountability-building strategies that he teaches in every sector, and one simple phrase that will permanently change how you see yourself.“Accountability is a necessary function for those that want to perform at a high level. The easiest way to instill accountability is through structure.”- Glenn LundyIn This Episode:- Why Glenn’s humble beginnings paved the way for HUGE growth- Glenn’s consistent morning routines that apply to EVERYONE- THE effective way to implement accountability- How Glenn makes more sales by talking less and listening more- Begin every sentence with THESE two words to feel true power and gratitude- Why Glenn created his “Rise and Grind” programConnect with Glenn Lundy:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram- TwitterConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram- Twitter

Every business is founded upon a steadfast principle and excitement, but even those can’t work through humanity’s greatest puzzle: Money. If you want your business to thrive, you need a systematic approach to money. In this episode of Business School, Sharran connects with his former CFO, Khristine Valdez, to dive into the nuances of business money management. They cover the biggest and easily fixable mistakes that every entrepreneur runs into, the best way to keep track of savings and expenses, and what Khristine recommends to keep your balance sheets and wallets happy.“Process is the key to everything.” - Khristine ValdezIn This Episode:- How to NOT chase money- Why having business peers is critical to success- How to thoroughly understand your clients- Look at THESE metrics to figure out if you’re leaving money on the table- The simple way to cut unnecessary costs and keep track of recurring ones- Khristine’s approach to owner’s compensation- Why business owners should keep track of personal capital investments- The best way to handle taxes- One BIG mistake that’s too easy NOT to fixConnect with Khristine:WebsiteLinkedInConnect with Sharran:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitter