

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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Jan 24, 2023 • 17min
The 5-Star Prospect Formula
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!If you're an entrepreneur, a service provider, or a business owner, you know it's important to keep your pipeline full. Even if you have many clients right now, you must pay attention to this vital aspect of business: finding and connecting with prospects—not just any prospects, but 5-star prospects. But how do you get a 5-star prospect? How can you take the necessary steps to make every single prospect a 5-star prospect? In this tactical episode, Sharran takes you behind the scenes of The 5-Star Prospect Formula. This powerful formula is from Dean Jackson, also known as “The Marketing Buddha." Listen carefully to learn how to take a cold lead and transform them from a 5-star prospect into a perfect client—no more chasing after the wrong people unnecessarily. With this formula, you will know how to identify each prospect and take action to progress them to the next level until they become your client. Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free: https://www.highlandprime.com/optin-10k-wisdom“Nobody is friendly and collaborative with somebody that they don't want to do business with.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 Introduction01:46 The three big topics for today03:48 Lead vs. Prospect05:39 The 5-Star Prospect 06:41 Examples of each prospect and how to progress them to the next level11:27 The Pipeline-Building Component13:04 The three big components of sales13:41 Get free access to Sharran's Top Agent Power Pack 14:21 Recap of the 5-Star ProspectResources:- Top Agent Power Pack - ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing- Sharran's Partnership Program - Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free Connect with Sharran:- Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn- YouTube

Jan 17, 2023 • 21min
Multifamily Investing 101
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!A lot of real estate investors started their journey by buying one or two single-family homes and increasing their portfolios over time. However, that's a slow and sometimes painful process. There's a better way to accelerate the growth of your real estate investment. And that's what Sharran will discuss with you today. In this episode, Sharran shares three foundational pieces of advice for investing in multifamily properties or apartment complexes. Learning these three things will save you years of figuring things out and give you a better perspective on how to build passive income through real estate. So tune in and learn from someone who has spent many years building his investment portfolio. If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, share it, and tag Sharran on Instagram. Do you want to learn more about Multifamily Investing? DM Sharran with the word INVEST so you can get the details. Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free: https://www.highlandprime.com/optin-10k-wisdom“Invest first. Operate second.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 Introduction01:22 How investing has changed over the years03:09 The reality behind investing in real estate that many people realize too late04:52 What you will learn from this episode05:30 3 Things you have to know about Multifamily Investing06:49 Foundation#1: Real Estate is Secondary; The Business is Primary07:33 Picture this Triangle (4 Layers of Multifamily Investing)12:30 Foundation#2: The Business Plan is Crucial13:42 3 Big Ways to Add Value to a Property15:59 Foundation#3: Are you an Investor or an Operator?18:11 Recap of today's topic19:10 3 Things you can do after listening to this episodeResources:- ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing- Sharran's Partnership Program - Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free Connect with Sharran:- Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn- YouTube

Jan 10, 2023 • 9min
3 Uncommon Truths About Automating Anything
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!You've probably heard technological experts say that automation will lead your business to a brighter future. Plus, it will help free up your time. But what are the tasks you should automate? And what do you have to know before you even start doing automation? In this quick episode, Sharran talks about the three uncommon truths about automating anything. Only if you understand these things will you truly benefit from leveraging automation in your business. Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free: https://www.highlandprime.com/optin-10k-wisdom“Amateurs automate for efficiency. Professionals automate for accuracy.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 Introduction02:10 The cardinal rule of automation02:51 The best way to automate something 04:14 Before you build automation, ask yourself this question06:59 Here's another vital question you must ask when doing automation07:32 three big lessons for todayResources:- Sharran's Partnership Program - Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free Connect with Sharran:- Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn- YouTube

Jan 3, 2023 • 23min
3 Types of People I Love to Meet
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Do you like meeting new people? If you're a business person, you must be getting a lot of inbound pitches for discovery calls or requests from people who want to “pick your brain” or sell you stuff. You may even get invitations to be a podcast guest or speak at an event. But you can't take every call or attend every meeting. So how do you filter which meetings to attend or decline? In today's episode, Sharran shares his simple framework to filter what to say YES to. It has something to do with the three types of people he loves to meet, why he loves meeting them, and how he can add immense value to their lives. If you don't have your own method, feel free to use the same framework that Sharran discusses in this episode of the Business School Podcast. Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free: https://www.highlandprime.com/optin-10k-wisdom“Just like a business owner creates revenue, influencers create eyeballs, a distribution channel, viewers, and traction. The ability to do that is really, really hard and really powerful.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 Introduction03:01 The reason Sharran likes meeting these three types of people04:19 Three main components of what Highland Prime does06:58 #1: Experts who have excellent domain expertise11:14 #2: Investors who have a deep insight into their process13:45 #3: Operators who want to run companies and work with visionaries19:26 Recap of today's topicResources:- Sharran's Partnership Program - Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free Connect with Sharran:- Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn- YouTube

Dec 27, 2022 • 31min
Financial Freedom Formula (3-Step Process)
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Would you want to have financial freedom so you don't have to worry about when your next paycheck would come in? Like most people, you probably think that the only way to achieve financial freedom is to accumulate savings in a traditional retirement plan that you can access only when you're in your 60s or 70s. But did you know there's a way to achieve financial freedom in your life A LOT SOONER? That's right! In today's episode, Sharran shares his 3-Step Process to Financial Freedom based on what he learned from his financial freedom coaches, Russ Morgan and Joey Mure. These guys have been teaching others how to build passive income greater than their monthly expenses. So if you're ready to break free from your financial challenges and enjoy financial success, this episode is for you!If you found value in this episode, take a screenshot and share it so others can benefit from it. Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free: https://www.highlandprime.com/optin-10k-wisdom“Access to cash is significantly more powerful than cash itself because now you get to deploy cash in the best possible way for you.”- Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:37 3 BIG Pieces of the Puzzle04:01 Step #1: Defining Success—What Does Financial Freedom Mean to You?07:18 What is Passive Income? Is it achievable?13:23 Two things you should think about14:25 Step #2: The First Domino16:47 Here's an action item for you17:46 Step #3: The Freedom Trident 18:01 3 Components of The Freedom Trident20:06 Understanding Your Partnership Agreement with the Government23:15 What does "Building Financial Infrastructure" mean?27:20 The idea behind The Passive Income Mastermind28:08 Recap of The Financial Freedom FormulaResources:- Konvert Cloud- Multifamily Real Estate Investing - Join The Passive Income Mastermind- Sharran's Partnership Program - Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free Connect with Sharran:- Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn- YouTube

Dec 20, 2022 • 20min
How to Sell a Lot More of Whatever You Want
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Do you have a product or service to sell? What are you doing to sell it? If you're interested in learning how to sell more of whatever it is you're selling, you will love this episode. Listen up because Sharran shares his 3-part framework for selling more. It's the same framework he uses as a diagnostic test when evaluating a business he's about to invest in or partner with. It's a simple yet powerful framework that will help you sell much more. So what are you waiting for? Tune in to this episode, take a screenshot, post it on social media, and tag Sharran. Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free: https://www.highlandprime.com/optin-10k-wisdom“We should do fewer things that are friction oriented. We need to create a way to get people engaged in the easiest possible way with the lowest amount of friction.”- Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps:00:00 Introduction02:05 3 Things Sharran wants to talk about02:37 The reason behind this episode03:40 #1: Have a good thing04:19 What constitutes a good thing?07:20 #2: You've got to sell the thing with a process10:25 The most important part about the sales process12:59 #3: You've got to promote the thing13:23 Think about Amazon FBA14:42 How to promote the thing16:00 Recap of the three things you can do to sell more16:05 Sharran's Diagnostic Framework for evaluating a businessResources:- Sharran's Partnership Program - Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free Connect with Sharran:- Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn- YouTube

Dec 13, 2022 • 21min
Let Me Make You Rich
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!If someone said, “let me make you rich,” how would you feel? Would you believe that this person knows what he's talking about? In this episode, Sharran boldly says the exact phrase. And that is because Sharran has had considerable success in helping others find good investment opportunities. So if you need inspiration, listen while Sharran shares how he was poor, how he got better, and how he discovered a formula that can make you rich. He also tells you how to invest in or get into a recession-proof business. So let's dive in!“The person who's willing to invest needs to be willing to take losses.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 Introduction01:48 Indian people don't talk about money02:49 The 3 BIG pieces of the puzzle03:34 Why is Sharran telling you all of these things?04:30 They said THIS is the way to get rich07:59 Becoming a Venture Capitalist08:21 How do you define the “long haul?”09:50 Why Sharran never made any money in three years10:12 You have to play to your strengths11:13 The best thing you can do when making an investment11:48 Two simple stories 13:41 Combining the real estate component and the business component16:20 Here's a quick recap17:23 How will Sharran teach you to be rich? Resources:- ARC Multifamily Fund- Sharran's Partnership Program - Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free Connect with Sharran:- Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn- YouTube

Dec 6, 2022 • 20min
The 4 Focus Formula
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!There's a lot of uncertainty in today's shifting market, and many business owners and CEOs are concerned about navigating the things happening around the globe. If you are in the same situation, today's episode will give you the confidence to push forward. First, let Sharran take you behind the scenes of what they share with the CEOs they advise. Then, discover how to apply The 4 Focus Formula to your business so you can stay strong in a volatile market.“If Oprah tweets you tomorrow, your business will explode.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 Introduction01:27 Taking responsibility for the right things02:33 Why is this episode important?03:44 What is The 4 Focus Formula?05:19 Focus #1: Client Focus - How are you taking care of your clients?07:55 The 99% Selfless, 1% Selfish Rule08:49 Focus #2: Cash Focus - What are you investing in right now?11:40 Focus #3: Brand Focus - What are you doing to grow your brand?14:06 Focus #4: Pipeline Focus - What is the one thing that allows you to fill your pipeline for tomorrow?16:33 Here are three quick actions for you18:25 Recap of the 4 Focus FormulaResources:- Start Living Your Best Life- Get High-Quality Financial Service with Haven Financial- ARC Multifamily Fund - Sharran's Partnership Program - Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free Connect with Sharran:- Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn - YouTube

Nov 29, 2022 • 24min
How To Create True Wealth
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!What if you have to retire in the next three years—how would that make you think and feel? Do you have enough wealth to support your lifestyle during those years? Many people do not usually talk about wealth, and they do not have the ability to compress time. But what if someone shares exactly what you have to do? Would you be willing to give it a try? Today, Sharran shares three powerful moves that will cost you zero dollars to implement, which will significantly alter the course of your future. No matter where you are in your life, whether you're just starting out or have crushed it, sold a business, or made a bunch of money—you'll find this episode helpful.“You don't need $300,000 in the bank to sleep well at night. You just need access to cash.” - Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 Introduction02:58 The three BIG moves03:27 How this episode came about04:16 #1: The Love of Leverage07:39 Where do you get leverage?11:56 #2: Share Ownership to grow your business14:55 #3: Learn to Evaluate Deals 16:23 This is how we do it at Highland Prime17:12 The 4-Quadrant Model of Investing19:51 Quick recap of the three big moves20:29 Here's a bonus for you (Kind Winners)21:47 The questions you should be asking Kind WinnersResources:- Join the Passive Income MasterMind- ARC Multifamily Fund - Sharran's Partnership Program - Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free Connect with Sharran:- Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn - YouTube

Nov 22, 2022 • 28min
My "Double Your Money" Investment Plan
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!What if someone told you they could double your money forever? Wouldn't you want to know more about it? Can you think of a better investment idea? If you're excited to do it and change the financial bloodline of your family, then listen up. In today's episode, Sharran talks about how to passively double your money–not doubling your money randomly, but forever. This lesson is mind-blowing; you wish someone had taught you how to do it earlier. If you're interested to know more about the Double Your Money Plan, here's what you can do: DM Sharran on Instagram with the word “Invest” or go to https://arcmf.com/fund/Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free: https://www.highlandprime.com/optin-10k-wisdom“If I can commit to a Forever Double, I know that me and my family are forever taken care of if I can do this right.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 Introduction01:47 What is this episode all about?02:29 There are three parts to this episode03:22 How this all came about05:25 This will give you the mindset shift that you need05:37 Have you ever asked yourself why you should invest with the promise of a random ROI?06:30 The assumptions we make when thinking about investing 06:50 The Power of the Magic Penny that Doubles in Value 07:48 Part 1: Active vs. Passive 09:11 Is passive income a real concept?09:36 This is how Sharran defines passive income11:46 Part 2: My 5-Year "Double Your Money" Investment Plan13:58 What is The 5-Year Double?18:23 Part 3: The Forever Double 20:21 This is an exciting thought22:56 What happens with your investment starting Year 6 under The Forever Double Plan?23:04 The spreadsheet error that unlocked the Forever Double concept and a mindset shift24:41 Quick recap of today's episodeResources:- ARC Multifamily Fund - Sharran's Partnership Program - Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free Connect with Sharran:- Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn - YouTube