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284. The Small Business Competitive Edge—Sri Kaza, Author
Manage episode 519902517 series 2844935
Do you view your closeness or proximity to your customers as a strategic advantage? Or said differently, have you thought about that before? Our guest today is Mr. Sri Kaza, who shares with us his Underdog formula that he has found in small businesses.
TODAY'S WIN-WIN:
What makes your business unique?
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:
- Schedule your free franchise consultation with Big Sky Franchise Team: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/.
- Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:
https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/ - You can visit our guest's website at:
- Connect with our guest on social:
- https://linkedin.com/in/srikaza
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Sri Kaza is a business leader and small business advocate with a career spanning corporate strategy, entrepreneurial ventures, and dedicated support for small businesses. After earning degrees from the University of Michigan and Northwestern University, he began his career at McKinsey & Co., advising Fortune 500 companies. This was followed by executive roles focused on supporting small businesses, including serving as CEO of ForwardLine Financial, where he helped tens of thousands of small businesses achieve their goals. Through his extensive experience working with both large corporations and small businesses, Sri developed the Underdog Principles — a framework that helps small businesses leverage their inherent advantages to compete and thrive in any market.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:
This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://
The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions.
Chapters
1. Opening And The Power Of Proximity (00:00:00)
2. Meet Shree Kaza And His Underdog Formula (00:00:28)
3. From Corporate Logic To Small Business Purpose (00:02:14)
4. COVID, PPP, And Advocacy Lessons (00:05:20)
5. Resilience And Community Loyalty In Crises (00:11:12)
6. Franchising, Local Operators, And Positioning (00:14:36)
7. The Indie Bookstore Story And Ethos (00:17:56)
8. Pricing, Leagues, And The Parking Lot Analogy (00:21:04)
9. The Underdog Principles: Positioning, Proximity, Purpose (00:24:14)
10. Misses, Pivots, And Platform Risks (00:27:16)
11. A Make: Saving Customers During COVID (00:30:00)
12. Multipliers, Mission, And Defining Success (00:33:06)
284 episodes
Manage episode 519902517 series 2844935
Do you view your closeness or proximity to your customers as a strategic advantage? Or said differently, have you thought about that before? Our guest today is Mr. Sri Kaza, who shares with us his Underdog formula that he has found in small businesses.
TODAY'S WIN-WIN:
What makes your business unique?
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:
- Schedule your free franchise consultation with Big Sky Franchise Team: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/.
- Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:
https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/ - You can visit our guest's website at:
- Connect with our guest on social:
- https://linkedin.com/in/srikaza
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Sri Kaza is a business leader and small business advocate with a career spanning corporate strategy, entrepreneurial ventures, and dedicated support for small businesses. After earning degrees from the University of Michigan and Northwestern University, he began his career at McKinsey & Co., advising Fortune 500 companies. This was followed by executive roles focused on supporting small businesses, including serving as CEO of ForwardLine Financial, where he helped tens of thousands of small businesses achieve their goals. Through his extensive experience working with both large corporations and small businesses, Sri developed the Underdog Principles — a framework that helps small businesses leverage their inherent advantages to compete and thrive in any market.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:
This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://
The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions.
Chapters
1. Opening And The Power Of Proximity (00:00:00)
2. Meet Shree Kaza And His Underdog Formula (00:00:28)
3. From Corporate Logic To Small Business Purpose (00:02:14)
4. COVID, PPP, And Advocacy Lessons (00:05:20)
5. Resilience And Community Loyalty In Crises (00:11:12)
6. Franchising, Local Operators, And Positioning (00:14:36)
7. The Indie Bookstore Story And Ethos (00:17:56)
8. Pricing, Leagues, And The Parking Lot Analogy (00:21:04)
9. The Underdog Principles: Positioning, Proximity, Purpose (00:24:14)
10. Misses, Pivots, And Platform Risks (00:27:16)
11. A Make: Saving Customers During COVID (00:30:00)
12. Multipliers, Mission, And Defining Success (00:33:06)
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