

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 19, 2023 • 27min
5 Levels of Relationships
Explore the five levels of relationships and how they affect your energy and personal growth. Discover why certain connections uplift you, while others drain your spirit. Delve into discussions on past experiences, people, and ideas, and learn to assess the value of your relationships. Uncover strategies to foster deeper connections that nourish and empower you. By understanding these dynamics, you can enhance your well-being and choose relationships that support your journey.

Sep 12, 2023 • 31min
Suck Less Tomorrow
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!With everything going on in the world, it is crucial not to lose sight of something we should all strive for–finding ways to improve ourselves each day. What can you do to suck less tomorrow? What is one thing you can do tomorrow to make it better than today? Sharran answers this question in today's episode of the Business School Podcast. Tune in to discover the three things you can do to get better on autopilot and leave your competition in the dust. If you can make just one upgrade every single day, it will significantly make you and your days better.“The number one reason you don't want to spend more money on mentors is because you've never been a good mentor to anybody. ”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:02:55 What happens if you suck less tomorrow?03:31 The three big ideas inside this episode03:53 Why is this topic important?05:35 Idea #1: How do you roleplay consistently?11:45 The reason you get objections12:48 Here's the interesting part about roleplaying consistently14:14 Idea #2: What does it mean to review obsessively?19:16 Idea #3: How can you reflect honestly?20:58 How to get the most out of your mentor22:10 The number one reason you don't want to spend more money on mentors25:01 What is the DBQ, and how do you use it?27:36 Recap of the three things you can do to suck less tomorrowResources:- Assistantly VA Service- The Job of a CEO- The Real Brokerage - Join Sharran's VIP Community- Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free- ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing- The 5am Club- Top Agent Power Pack- Sharran's Partnership Program - Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free Connect with Sharran:- Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn- YouTube

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Sep 5, 2023 • 38min
Personal Operating System
Sharran Srivatsaa, a dynamic entrepreneur, shares his no-nonsense approach to living life fully. He discusses the importance of having a personal operating system and how to prioritize your top five goals. Sharran emphasizes daily self-improvement through simple questions and personal rituals that enhance effectiveness. He also explores embracing authentic desires for fulfillment, stressing clarity and accountability. Tune in to discover how to create your own system for success and stay focused on what truly matters!

Aug 29, 2023 • 27min
3 Investing Strategies
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!No matter who you are, you invest in something every day. You either invest your time or money in things you believe in. When it comes to investing in wealth-building opportunities, how do you make your decision? Do you prefer a passive investment? Would you rather participate in a syndicated deal or find your own opportunity?In this episode, Sharran walks you through three proven real estate investing models. Having personally experienced doing each of these, he clearly explains the strategies, how to look at them, when to utilize them, and what to do as a next step. Whether or not you're a new or experienced real estate investor, there's something you can learn from this episode. “What is passive for you needs to be active for someone else.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:02:46 Three proven investing strategies03:05 The story behind this episode05:43 Strategy #1: What is the 3-Pro Team and how does it work?10:45 Strategy #2: What is the BRRRR Method, and who is it better suited for?18:07 Strategy #3: What is the Extremely Active and Extremely Passive strategy?23:05 Recap of the three investing strategies23:24 ARC Multifamily return profiles and why it's a good strategy to invest in multifamily real estateResources:- 5-Day BRRR Challenge- ARC VIP List- The Real Brokerage - Join Sharran's VIP Community- The Job of a CEO- Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free- ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing- The 5am Club- Top Agent Power Pack- Sharran's Partnership Program - Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free Connect with Sharran:- Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn- YouTube

Aug 22, 2023 • 33min
Secrets Investors Don’t Share Often
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Can you imagine why some investors seem to always hit the jackpot while you lose money on some deals? What is their secret? What are they not telling you? If you've ever wondered what seasoned investors know that you don't, today you're going to find out the secrets investors don't share often. In this episode, you're going to hear a private conversation between Sharran and three of his great friends, partners, and advisors: Russ Morgan and Joey Mure of Wealth Without Wall Street and The Land Geek Mark Podolsky. Tune in to get valuable insights as the group discusses the secrets that most successful investors don't really share with anyone. This is your chance to get a taste of what happens inside the Passive Income Mastermind, so don't miss out!“I only invest in groups because making money with other people is way more joyful.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:01:59 Sharran talks about finding the right deal flow03:39 Mark discusses winning the race you want to be in04:55 Joey explains why education is the best investment07:01 Russ reveals that investors also lose money07:59 What does this mean for the everyday investor?15:07 How to partner with people17:29 What are some examples of things Russ, Joey, Mark, and Sharran have done that can help people in their quest for financial freedom?Resources:- The Passive Income Mastermind- Tribevest- Becoming Your Own Banker- The Real Brokerage - Join Sharran's VIP Community- The Job of a CEO- Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free- ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing- The 5am Club- Top Agent Power Pack- Sharran's Partnership Program - Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free Connect with Russ Morgan and Joey Mure:- WebsiteConnect with Mark Podolsky:- WebsiteConnect with Sharran:- Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn- YouTube

Aug 15, 2023 • 21min
Perfect Lead Generation
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Getting the attention of your ideal customer is becoming more and more difficult. So you need a clear and effective lead generation strategy to succeed. Without customers, your business does not have any chance of surviving. What if someone tells you that they have the perfect lead-generation technique? Would you be interested in knowing what that is?In this episode, Sharran shares the single strategy to drive perfect leads at zero cost into your business. He talks about what exactly this strategy is, how it works, and the step-by-step of how professionals do it. Tune in and learn how to implement this perfect lead-generation strategy. “I would rather lose money in my bank account than subscribers on my email list because it is a community, and the relationship that you built and nurtured over time–that is absolutely super hard to replace.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:04:07 The reason Sharran is good with emails 06:56 How does the single list swap work?09:47 What is the mega list swap, and how does it work?10:43 How do you know the list is good, and why does it matter?11:39 This is how Sharran participates in mega list swaps with his friends Jason Capital, Craig Ballantyne, Ian Stanley, and a few others13:56 5 Tips to execute a list swap17:31 Remember NOT to do this when performing a list swapResources:- The Real Brokerage - Join Sharran's VIP Community- The Job of a CEO- Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free- ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing- The 5am Club- Top Agent Power Pack- Sharran's Partnership Program - Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free Connect with Sharran:- Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn- YouTube

Aug 8, 2023 • 25min
Billion Dollar Insight
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!If you can compress the learning from the past 20 years of your life, what would it be? If you can put a price on those lessons, how valuable are they? In this episode, Sharran shares something he has not told anybody before. Take advantage of this billion-dollar insight that holds the most important thing that Sharran learned in the last 20 years with billions of dollars of sales, five exits across multiple industries, spanning various geographies. Pay close attention as he takes you through how he built a billion-dollar business and the three lessons you can install in your life and business. Understanding and implementing these lessons will significantly change the trajectory of your success. “When you read something, you get to learn it once. When you teach something, you get to learn it twice. When you document something, you get to learn it forever.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:02:14 Three things covered in this episode02:41 What makes Sharran qualified to give this insight?03:58 The biggest lesson Sharran learned over the last 20 years09:54 What comes first, the chicken or the egg (the business or the brand)? 17:20 What artifacts of success do you have?20:51 A gift for all the CEOs out there21:24 Recap of the billion-dollar insightResources:- The Job of a CEO- ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing- The 5am Club- Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free- The Real Brokerage - Top Agent Power Pack- Sharran's Partnership Program - Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free Connect with Sharran:- Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn- YouTube

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Aug 1, 2023 • 22min
The Continuous Sales Machine
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Do you wake up each morning wondering how to get new clients? The world of digital marketing is continuously evolving. The old ways of selling and serving customers no longer work for many brands. This is a sign for many businesses to figure out a way to build a continuous sales machine. What if someone gives you the three key pieces to attract your ideal customer and sell on autopilot? Today is your lucky day because Sharran takes you behind the scenes on the three things you must understand to set up a continuous sales machine. He also explains the 5-star prospect formula, which will help you identify prospects willing to raise their hands and work with you. Tune in and take advantage of this powerful episode. “The way you have a continuous sales machine is you have some way of attracting your ideal avatar in the most generic way, and then you tell stories, use content, use ideas to nurture to activate aspiration.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:03:17 The three key pieces to attract prospects, make them love you, and sell stuff on autopilot04:01 A real estate example of looking at the three key pieces of marketing07:13 Understanding the 5-star prospect formula 10:15 How to attract the right avatar (a conversation with Alex Hormozi)14:09 How to make your avatar see and feel their aspiration14:49 Five ways to tell stories to activate your avatar's aspirations17:39 The effect of activating your avatar's aspirations18:01 How to have a continuous sales machine18:16 Recap of today's episodeResources:- BSP Episode 139: The 5-Star Prospect Formula- ARC VIP List- ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing- The 5am Club- Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free- The Real Brokerage - Top Agent Power Pack- Sharran's Partnership Program - Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free Connect with Sharran:- Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn- YouTube

Jul 25, 2023 • 23min
Why We Get Objections
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!When you sell something, you may encounter objections. Objections come in all shapes and sizes and rear their ugly heads throughout the sales process. But why do we get objections? Does our offer need to be better to suit the client's needs? Is it too expensive? Don't they trust us? If we don't know the reason for the objection, we can't do anything about it.In this episode, Sharran shares the three reasons we get objections and how we can fix them. These reasons may seem basic to you, but they are often the difference between gaining a new customer and losing an opportunity. If you want to improve your sales conversion dramatically, you don't want to miss this!“Not having a clear value prop is the number one reason why we get objections.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:03:02 The three big reasons why we get objections03:20 Three things you need to sell a lot of anything04:45 What does value mean?05:39 How do you know if your value proposition is not clear enough?08:11 Are you familiar with the 75 Hard Program?10:07 Is your value prop so clear that your client can articulate it?10:42 What does packaging have to do with getting objections?13:47 What is perception, and why is it important?17:41 How do we handle the objections effectively?18:30 Which of the three areas are you lacking?19:28 Recap of why we get objectionsResources:- Episode 154: $200K Keynote Framework- 75 Hard by Andy Frisella- The 5am Club- Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free- The Real Brokerage - Top Agent Power Pack- ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing- Sharran's Partnership Program - Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free Connect with Sharran:- Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn- YouTube

Jul 18, 2023 • 25min
Fastest Path to Fortunes
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Do you want to become rich? Most people do. But what does it take for someone with humble beginnings to build wealth? What is the fastest path to fortunes? It's surprisingly simple once you understand your God-given gift. What are you good at? How can you develop your skills? In this episode, Sharran talks about three (plus one more) ways to build your fortune. No matter who you are or your unique abilities, you can become successful and create enormous wealth for yourself and your family. Tune in and discover the fastest path to fortunes.“No matter what your gift, you can make boatloads of cash, you can have boatloads of impact, and you can crush it!”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:03:10 Can you do it all?03:43 How the idea for this episode came about06:13 Do you know your gift?06:27 Three things Sharran will discuss today06:32 Are you a builder? How do you build something great?10:59 Are you an integrator? Can you make ideas come to life?15:05 Do you love selling stuff? How do you develop your sales skills?21:13 Are you a leader? What does leading mean?22:23 Recap of the fastest path to fortunesResources:- The Passive Income Mastermind- Explore the Kolbe System- Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman- The Elusive Job of a CEO by Sharran Srivatsaa- The Real Brokerage - Top Agent Power Pack- ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing- Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free- The 5am Club- Sharran's Partnership Program - Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free Connect with Sharran:- Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn- YouTube


