Episode 89

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Published on:

8th Feb 2022

How To Build A Keynote Presentation

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So you’ve got a keynote presentation coming up. Of course, you want to make sure you deliver an impactful presentation. But what will you talk about? Many people whip up generic messages on leadership and other canned topics. But not Sharran. For him, giving a keynote presentation is one of the most joyful things. So he talks about what's happening in his life, his work, and everything he's doing that's relevant to the audience. He follows a proven 4-step process for building his presentation. And you can learn the exact process from conceptualization to delivering the message in today's episode. 

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 “The way you win is by showing your results. ”

- Sharran Srivatsaa

Timestamps:

00:00 The question people often ask 

02:20 What Sharran usually talks about in his presentations 

03:56 What people really want to know from you

05:01 A results-oriented brand vs. an inspiration brand

05:43 Why you should not build a canned presentation 

06:42 Discover Sharran's 4-step process for creating a keynote presentation 

07:54 Consider what your audience really wants

09:06 How to bring the WHY to life 

10:05 The framework, systems, and skills

10:54 This is the final piece of the puzzle

11:55 If you don't do this one important thing, you have failed as a keynote speaker

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About the Podcast

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—President 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.

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Sharran Srivatsaa

Sharran is a serial entrepreneur, sought after keynote speaker, and a respected thought-leadership resource for publications such as the Wall Street Journal, SUCCESS magazine, Huffington Post and Forbes.

While Sharran has had 5 exits in the last 19 years, and also a several humbling failed investments and business initiatives. He talks all about them on his top rated Spotify podcast, Business School.

Most recently, Sharran led Teles Properties’ unprecedented 10x growth over 5 years and a 4-year consecutive streak on the Inc. 500 fastest growing companies list resulting in its acquisition by national real estate powerhouse Douglas Elliman.

Prior to Teles, Sharran worked at both Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse, where he collaborated with management teams of fast-growing businesses around the country on investment advisory and corporate strategy. Sharran also spent several years building recreational programs in the Caribbean, Middle East, and Hawaii for some of the finest international resorts such as the Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton, also has deep experience working with technology companies such as Lightera (acquired by CIENA) and Obopay, a fast-growth mobile payments company.

Sharran is a Principal at Srilo Ventures, a multi-factor private investment fund that focuses investing in and advising technology companies and operating businesses in the consumer space. Having successfully completed many acquisitions, joint-ventures, management buyouts, mergers, and capital raises, Sharran serves as a director and advisor on numerous company boards.

He is also a member of the Genius Network, the highest-level marketing mastermind in the world led by whizkid Joe Polish, and also a member of Young President’s Organization (YPO).

After competing on the professional tennis tour, Sharran received his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Luther College and his MBA with Honors from Vanderbilt University.