EPISODE · Feb 10, 2026 · 1H 7M
How to Monetize Your Skills With Courses, Content and a Personal Brand ft. Kavit Haria
from Something Bigger Talk Show · host Rodrigo Canelas
Want to start or grow your podcast? I went from 3k to 400k YouTube subscribers in under 18 months - no ads. I share everything I’ve learned, honestly and practically, in my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://rodrigocanelas.substack.com/subscribe🎙️ About the EpisodeIn this episode, Rodrigo Canelas sits down with Kavit Haria to deconstruct the mindset required to build a massive global impact. Kavit shares his personal evolution from a professional tabla player in London to the "operator and builder" behind some of the world’s most successful creator brands.The conversation explores why most creators fail to scale (the "Control Trap") and introduces the "Spiritual Playground"—the idea that business is not separate from one’s spiritual path, but rather the ultimate environment to practice virtues like equanimity, resilience, and detachment.👤 About the GuestKavit Haria is an entrepreneur, author of the bestseller Don’t Sleep On It, and the strategic force behind Jay Shetty’s global education ventures. As a "builder and operator," he oversees the Jay Shetty Certification School and The Daily Wisdom newsletter, which reaches nearly a million subscribers. Kavit specializes in "Full Growth"—a philosophy where business expansion and consciousness move in tandem.✨ Highlights🎹 From Artist to Entrepreneur: Kavit reflects on how his childhood training in Indian classical music (Tabla) taught him that talent alone is insufficient; you must learn the art of "sharing" your gift through marketing.🏗️ The Creator vs. The Operator: A breakdown of why creators must find a strong partner to handle systems and teams so they can stay in their "lane of genius."📈 The 4 Stages of Business: Kavit outlines a simplified blueprint for any craft: Attract, Nurture, Convert, and Refer.🧘 Business as a Spiritual Playground: How to use the daily pressures of leadership—dealing with "The Dip," revenue plateaus, and team management—as a way to practice ego-reduction and presence.🌌 The Sky and the Weather: A powerful closing metaphor on identity: recognizing that our emotions and business failures are just "weather," while our true self is the "sky" that remains constant.⏳ Timestamps0:00 – Who is Kavit Haria? Entrepreneurship beyond tactics.0:56 – Growing up in Lagos: The influence of the Hindu Mandir.2:17 – Performing at Royal Albert Hall and learning the need for marketing.3:45 – The transition from music to online business (E-books and DVDs).8:54 – Identifying what people actually need vs. what you want to create.10:50 – Why most creators fail: The lack of an "Operator" partner.14:25 – The Ego and the Control Trap in scaling.19:33 – Partnership with Jay Shetty: Values, Vision, and Skillsets.21:02 – The power of Newsletters in owning your audience connection.30:57 – The "Painted Picture": Designing your 3-year vision.34:58 – The REAP Framework: Resilience, Equanimity, Agility, and Purpose.40:51 – The 4 Steps to Business: Attract, Nurture, Convert, Refer.49:56 – Navigating "The Dip": Why most entrepreneurs quit too early.58:00 – Business as a Spiritual Playground.1:05:34 – Closing Metaphor: Being the Sky, not the Weather.🔗 Connect with Kavit:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kavitandsuhani/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kavithariaiis/Book: Don't Sleep On It👇 Connect with Rodrigo and Something Bigger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodrigocanelas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rodrigocanelas Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rodrigo_canelas Web: https://www.somethingbigger.com X: https://x.com/rodrigo_canelas🎬 Production TeamHost: Rodrigo CanelasVideo Editor (Long- Format): Rishabh GuptaVideo Editor (Short-Form ): Vishal MeenaThumbnail design: Aniket SinghContent Producer: Arsh KhanKeywords: #Entrepreneurship #JayShetty #KavitHaria #BusinessGrowth #Spirituality #Mindfulness #ProductMarketFit #ScalingBusiness #PersonalTransformation
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Want to start or grow your podcast? I went from 3k to 400k YouTube subscribers in under 18 months - no ads. I share everything I’ve learned, honestly and practically, in my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://rodrigocanelas.substack.com/subscribe🎙️ About the EpisodeIn this episode, Rodrigo Canelas sits down with Kavit Haria to deconstruct the mindset required to build a massive global impact. Kavit shares his personal evolution from a professional tabla player in London to the "operator and builder" behind some of the world’s most successful creator brands.The conversation explores why most creators fail to scale (the "Control Trap") and introduces the "Spiritual Playground"—the idea that business is not separate from one’s spiritual path, but rather the ultimate environment to practice virtues like equanimity, resilience, and detachment.👤 About the GuestKavit Haria is an entrepreneur, author of the bestseller Don’t Sleep On It, and the strategic force behind Jay Shetty’s global education ventures. As a "builder and operator," he oversees the Jay Shetty Certification School and The Daily Wisdom newsletter, which reaches nearly a million subscribers. Kavit specializes in "Full Growth"—a philosophy where business expansion and consciousness move in tandem.✨ Highlights🎹 From Artist to Entrepreneur: Kavit reflects on how his childhood training in Indian classical music (Tabla) taught him that talent alone is insufficient; you must learn the art of "sharing" your gift through marketing.🏗️ The Creator vs. The Operator: A breakdown of why creators must find a strong partner to handle systems and teams so they can stay in their "lane of genius."📈 The 4 Stages of Business: Kavit outlines a simplified blueprint for any craft: Attract, Nurture, Convert, and Refer.🧘 Business as a Spiritual Playground: How to use the daily pressures of leadership—dealing with "The Dip," revenue plateaus, and team management—as a way to practice ego-reduction and presence.🌌 The Sky and the Weather: A powerful closing metaphor on identity: recognizing that our emotions and business failures are just "weather," while our true self is the "sky" that remains constant.⏳ Timestamps0:00 – Who is Kavit Haria? Entrepreneurship beyond tactics.0:56 – Growing up in Lagos: The influence of the Hindu Mandir.2:17 – Performing at Royal Albert Hall and learning the need for marketing.3:45 – The transition from music to online business (E-books and DVDs).8:54 – Identifying what people actually need vs. what you want to create.10:50 – Why most creators fail: The lack of an "Operator" partner.14:25 – The Ego and the Control Trap in scaling.19:33 – Partnership with Jay Shetty: Values, Vision, and Skillsets.21:02 – The power of Newsletters in owning your audience connection.30:57 – The "Painted Picture": Designing your 3-year vision.34:58 – The REAP Framework: Resilience, Equanimity, Agility, and Purpose.40:51 – The 4 Steps to Business: Attract, Nurture, Convert, Refer.49:56 – Navigating "The Dip": Why most entrepreneurs quit too early.58:00 – Business as a Spiritual Playground.1:05:34 – Closing Metaphor: Being the Sky, not the Weather.🔗 Connect with Kavit:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kavitandsuhani/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kavithariaiis/Book: Don't Sleep On It👇 Connect with Rodrigo and Something Bigger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodrigocanelas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rodrigocanelas Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rodrigo_canelas Web: https://www.somethingbigger.com X: https://x.com/rodrigo_canelas🎬 Production TeamHost: Rodrigo CanelasVideo Editor (Long- Format): Rishabh GuptaVideo Editor (Short-Form ): Vishal MeenaThumbnail design: Aniket SinghContent Producer: Arsh KhanKeywords: #Entrepreneurship #JayShetty #KavitHaria #BusinessGrowth #Spirituality #Mindfulness #ProductMarketFit #ScalingBusiness #PersonalTransformation
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