Business School with Sharran Srivatsaa

• The Next Billion

  Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!What if you could follow a real-time playbook of a billion-dollar business being built from the ground up? In this episode, Sharran opens the curtain on his journey to building his next billion-dollar company, and he’s bringing you along for the ride!He's documenting every step of the journey so you can learn alongside him. From his first billion-dollar success to the lessons learned in the trenches, Sharran shares what’s different this time—how he's openly sharing the playbook, the wins, the mistakes, and everything in between. He emphasizes the importance of building with A-players, keeping your vision clear, and focusing on the metrics that matter. With Sharran’s raw and unfiltered insights, you’ll get an inside look at what it really takes to grow and scale a business to unprecedented heights.If you want to learn the strategies behind building a billion-dollar company, then this is the book for you. Tune in now and get an exclusive look at The Next Billion!“If you want to really scale, if you want to really grow, if you want to really have everyone charged behind your success, I would offer this: you've got to pick a metric, you've got to rally behind it, and you cannot shut up about it.- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:01:33 - Why Sharran is building his next billion-dollar company in public02:25 - Lessons from building a $3.4 billion company06:51 - The importance of hiring A-players for success08:05 - The infinite game of hiring and building teams09:31 - The CEO’s three main jobs: vision, people, and cash10:32 - Why every team member must know the vision12:01 - What you measure is what you build13:20 - Why focus is key for business growth14:13 - Recap: The Next BillionResources:- The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/- Join the Future Proof Community - https://futureproofsecrets.com/- The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/- Top Agent Power Pack - https://sharran.activehosted.com/f/121- The 5am Club - https://sharran.com/5amclub/- Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free - https://www.highlandprime.com/optin-10k-wisdom- Join Sharran's VIP Community -

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• US Credit Rating Explained

  Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!What does the downgrade of America's credit rating really mean for you? Sharran breaks down the headlines and explains how this shift could affect your business, investments, and daily life, without the jargon.Today, Sharran dives into the recent downgrade of America's credit rating by Moody's, examining its implications and potential effects on individuals, businesses, and the economy. He breaks it down into ten key points, covering the underlying causes, the impact on government borrowing costs, and how it could affect interest rates for loans and mortgages. While this downgrade doesn’t signal an immediate crisis, Sharran stresses the importance of preparing for potential shifts in the economy and how these changes may affect personal finances and business decisions. With clear, actionable insights, this episode helps you navigate the uncertainty and take steps to protect your wealth.“If you knew something was gonna happen in six months–you've got the heads up now–at least maybe you can't do anything–but you can.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:01:08 - What the downgrade of America’s credit rating means01:58 - How credit ratings affect national borrowing and interest rates04:05 - Understanding the US national debt and its long-term impact06:23 - How rising interest payments affect government spending07:23 - How a government downgrade impacts individual borrowing08:00 - The effect on small businesses and entrepreneurs08:31 - Why global investors pay close attention to US creditworthiness12:40 - How political gridlock contributes to uncertainty13:58 - The connection between credit downgrades and inflationary pressures15:27 - Preparing for economic shifts and making informed decisionsResources:- Moody's Ratings Downgrades United States Ratings - https://www.moodys.com/web/en/us/about-us/usrating.html- Join the Future Proof Community - https://futureproofsecrets.com/- The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/- Top Agent Power Pack - https://sharran.activehosted.com/f/121- The 5am Club - https://sharran.com/5amclub/- Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free - https://www.highlandprime.com/optin-10k-wisdom- Join...

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• 7 Gears of Growth

  Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!What if your business ran like a vending machine? When you put in $1, you get a client out. But how do you build a business like that? In this episode, Sharran delivers one of his most powerful frameworks yet: the Iron Suit System—a step-by-step model for building a predictable, scalable, and profitable business engine. Using a clever Iron Man analogy, Sharran reveals how to design a business that runs on autopilot, with consistent lead flow, client conversion, and systemized follow-up.He breaks down the seven “gears” that power a high-leverage marketing machine—from creating a magnetic offer and messaging that resonates to choosing the right channels and building a content engine that sells for you. This episode is not about hacks. It’s about smart strategy and compounding growth.Tune in to learn how to build a scalable business model that works perfectly for you. “Content is how you sell an idea for free.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:01:08 - The perfect business model for you03:37 - The Iron Suit System: a 7-part framework for business automation05:48 - Gear 1: A grand slam offer that powers everything08:52 - Gear 2: Clear binary marketing goals12:34 - Gear 3: Designing for one perfect customer14:05 - Gear 4: Emotion-driven messaging22:33 - Gear 5: Choosing the right distribution channels25:24 - Gear 6: Install a follow-up system (check Ep. 256 for details)27:13 - Gear 7: Reach a wider audience with a content engine30:11 - Final advice: obsessively build your vending machine business32:40 - Bonus tip: Use the full transcript and AI to build your vending machineResources:- Business School Podcast Episode 256: Influencer Email Machine - https://sharran.com/episode256/- Join the Future Proof Community - https://futureproofsecrets.com/- The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/- Top Agent Power Pack - https://sharran.activehosted.com/f/121- The 5am Club - https://sharran.com/5amclub/- Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free - https://www.highlandprime.com/optin-10k-wisdom- Join Sharran's VIP Community - https://sharran.com/vip/-

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• The Marketing Wasteland

  Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Your content isn’t failing–your platform strategy is. Discover why posting more is the worst advice and how to finally get traction.In this episode, Sharran unpacks a marketing challenge most creators and entrepreneurs face: the “Marketing Wasteland.” If you've ever felt like you're creating content that gets no traction, this is your wake-up call. Sharran introduces the PARA Platform Filter, a practical framework to help you focus your efforts, find your ideal audience, and create consistent, resonant content without burning out.He shares personal stories, including how he built a $1B brand by focusing on just three platforms and why going deep, not wide, is the most profitable strategy. From content misfires to scalable systems, Sharran breaks down exactly how to stop shouting into the void and start building real leverage online.If you’re tired of posting everywhere with little to show for it, this episode will help you simplify your strategy, amplify your message, and connect where it counts.“You don’t need a megaphone to reach the world. You just need to be in the right room having the right conversations.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:01:58 - The "Marketing Wasteland" explained03:22 - The PARA Platform Filter: Present, Audience, Resource, Architecture07:03 - Sharran’s YouTube experiment: 10 videos in 10 days08:25 - Long-form vs. short-form: pick your trust and distribution platforms09:32 - Cautionary tale: Startup fails trying to be everywhere11:37 - Case study: Health coach builds six-figure business with two platforms14:11 - Why you need a funnel, not a flat content plate16:01 - How to find your audience and use AI to analyze their behavior18:20 - Building connections in one anchor platform21:25 - Going deep vs. going wide: the real path to profitability21:59 - Sharran’s content strategy breakdown26:02 - Visibility vs. leverage: where real influence comes from26:51 - Final challenge: simplify your marketing and connect with purposeResources:- Join the Future Proof Community - https://futureproofsecrets.com/- The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/- Top Agent Power Pack - https://sharran.activehosted.com/f/121- The 5am Club - https://sharran.com/5amclub/- Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free - https://www.highlandprime.com/optin-10k-wisdom- Join Sharran's VIP Community - https://sharran.com/vip/-

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• Lazy Language Detox

  Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Could the words you use be sabotaging your success? In this episode, Sharran breaks down ten lazy phrases that kill your communication and shares how to instantly replace them with more powerful, precise language.He dives into the power of language and how lazy phrases and filler words can diminish your authority, influence, and success. Sharran offers simple, actionable replacements to ensure your words are always precise and impactful. Whether you're speaking to clients, your team, or even friends, this episode will help you communicate more clearly, build trust, and get more done. From leaders to entrepreneurs, anyone looking to improve their influence will benefit from these easy yet transformative changes in their everyday language.Are you ready to elevate your communication and make every word count? Tune in to learn how to detox your language and get noticed for the right reasons.“Clear speaking builds trust. You and I both know that.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:01:25 - Why lazy language ruins your credibility03:01 - The "whatnot" trap and why it weakens your message05:00 - "Blah blah" and other dismissive phrases that kill clarity06:52 - Using "stuff like that" and why it's a communication killer08:04 - How "you know what I mean" makes you sound unconfident09:42 - The vagueness of using "things" and "stuff"11:00 - Don't oversimplify with words like "basically" and "essentially"13:45 - The danger of "a lot" and "a few" in creating ambiguity16:03 - Avoiding "probably" and "maybe"—the power of confidence in leadership18:15 - "Interesting" and why it’s a meaningless word20:08 - The "let's talk about that later" trap and why it's dismissiveResources:- Join the Future Proof Community - https://futureproofsecrets.com/- The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/- Top Agent Power Pack - https://sharran.activehosted.com/f/121- The 5am Club - https://sharran.com/5amclub/- Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free - https://www.highlandprime.com/optin-10k-wisdom- Join Sharran's VIP Community - https://sharran.com/vip/- ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing - https://arcmf.com/- Sharran's...

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