Business School with Sharran Srivatsaa
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.
For more free resources, visit Sharran.com
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.
For more free resources, visit Sharran.com
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Sep 30, 2025 • 21min
Lego Blocks of Leverage
Feeling like hard work isn’t paying off? Discover why the right environment matters more than effort, using a tennis analogy to illustrate your unique strengths. Sharran introduces the concept of 'Lego Blocks of Leverage' and shares how to identify your superpowers. Explore the three filters—energy, edge, and ease—to find where you can thrive effortlessly. Learn to align your passion with productivity, turning grind into flow, and finally play the game you were designed to win!
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Sep 23, 2025 • 22min
25 Years in 21 Minutes
Explore how ordinary individuals achieve extraordinary success in just 21 minutes. Sharran shares vital lessons from his 25-year journey, emphasizing the importance of trusting the process and overcoming obstacles. He dives into his early successes, the risky venture into real estate, and the impact of strategic partnerships with industry leaders. Plus, he reveals eight key takeaways that anyone can apply to supercharge their personal and professional growth.
Sep 16, 2025 • 22min
4 Laws of Winning
Unlock the secrets to massive success with four simple laws! Discover how to escape the busywork trap and focus on what truly drives results. Learn about the power of the spotlight law and the first domino concept, which simplifies your daily productivity. Hear about the promise loop, a clever strategy to rebuild trust with yourself for consistency. Plus, uncover the leprechaun test that helps make luck work for you through commitment and effort. Get ready to take charge and start winning!
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Sep 9, 2025 • 19min
Why Smart People Go Broke
Discover why even the smartest individuals can struggle financially, exploring three key traps that hold them back. Learn how personal accountability can transform your mindset and success. Understand the crucial role of effective communication over technical skills. Shift from a scarcity mentality to a generous approach to life. Finally, uncover the importance of recognizing your true motivations and goals to achieve fulfillment and help others along the way.
Sep 2, 2025 • 14min
Cheat Code To Win Forever
Discover the ultimate habit that can transform your success in business and life without any cost. The discussion emphasizes shifting from reactive to intentional actions with practical tactics. Learn how to overcome distractions and prioritize effectively. Hear about the power of calendar blocking and the importance of pre-logging meals and commitments. Plus, find out why traditional accountability fails and how to effectively take control of your time and results. Get ready to equip yourself with tools for consistent winning!
Aug 26, 2025 • 20min
7 Lessons From 3 Board Meetings
Get insights from billion-dollar boardrooms as lessons unfold from three meetings. Discover why systems are crucial for success, not just talent. Learn the power of designing for scalability and how iteration can outpace the quest for perfection. Uncover the pre-mortem technique to foresee and mitigate potential failures. Appreciate the impact of clear communication on company culture. Shift your automation focus from efficiency to accuracy, and see how meaningful onboarding can set the tone for a thriving workplace.
Aug 19, 2025 • 19min
Why Most Bosses Suck
Why do so many bosses fail to inspire? The discussion highlights how an obsession with titles over effective management harms team dynamics and productivity. Listeners learn that true respect is earned through leading by example rather than through position. A focus on humility, service, and engagement is advocated for as the foundation of effective leadership. Additionally, the hosts challenge everyone to rethink their leadership perceptions, emphasizing that fulfillment comes from meaningful work, not just high status.
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Aug 12, 2025 • 21min
Underdog Growth System
Discover how to create a marketing system that works while you sleep. The Underdog Growth System emphasizes the importance of clear offers and targeting one ideal customer. Learn to sell outcomes instead of tools. Dive into the power of launching early and embracing imperfection for success. Explore ways to build effective lead generation systems that convert. Shift your mindset to leverage your underdog status for explosive growth without burnout.
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Aug 5, 2025 • 23min
How To Win
Discover a refreshing perspective on success that emphasizes consistent effort over flashy shortcuts. The conversation highlights ten actionable insights designed to transform your approach to business and personal growth. Key themes include using external doubt as motivation, the importance of ‘one more’ action, and embracing discomfort as a catalyst for resilience. Explore how the most impactful growth often comes from unglamorous tasks, and learn to appreciate the power of hard, unseen work in achieving your goals.
Jul 29, 2025 • 56min
Everything I Learned After 60 Days At Acquisition.com
Leila Hormozi, Partner at Acquisition.com, dives into effective business growth strategies and team building. She emphasizes the critical importance of aligning company culture with hiring practices to lower turnover and enhance teamwork. Hormozi shares her insights on the necessity of writing memos to foster communication and decision-making within teams. The conversation also touches on balancing present and future perspectives, promoting collaboration, and adopting an 'unreasonable productivity' mindset to drive results.
