

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 6, 2022 • 18min
The $66M Growth Plan
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!If building and scaling your business seems like an extremely difficult task, what you need to do is make a plan. So how do you hit your milestones? First, make sure that everyone in your company is pulling in the same direction and contributing to the goal. This episode is the answer if you need ideas on how to do it. Today, Sharran will break down the five agreements that built a $66 million company and how the company implemented them. This company went from 14 people to 44 people in 3 years, hit $66 million in revenue, and 6X their profits. Every single employee of the company is required to know all five agreements by heart so everyone moves in the right direction. If you can implement one or more of these agreements, it will bring you insane value. Don't miss out!If you are interested in other stories like this, go to HIGHLANDPRIME Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free“Singularity of focus does not have to mean that you will only do one thing. Singularity of focus means that you only have one filter.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 The Five Agreements that Built a $66 Million Company01:43 Here's how it all started03:08 The 6X in 3 Years Agreements05:32 Agreement #1: Singularity of Focus08:06 Agreement #2: Cadence of Accountability10:21 Agreement #3: Nothing Happens Until a Sale Is Made11:51 Agreement #4: Perfect P&L Contribution14:43 Agreement #5: Every Team Member Must Know All Five Agreements15:49 Recap of The Five Agreements Resources: - 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

Aug 30, 2022 • 20min
First Week of a New CEO
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!What's the first thing you would do if you get appointed as the new CEO of a company? How would you spend your first week? In this episode, Sharran shares the story of one of their partner companies which he helped grow 4X in 3 years, and how they hired a new CEO for the company. So get ready to hear the behind-the-scenes of how Amanda, the new CEO, spent her first week and what she did after. Sharran and Amanda prepared five questions to ask each team member. You can use the same questions for your team or tweak them accordingly. Now, let's hear Amanda's story. If you are interested in other stories like this, go to HIGHLANDPRIME “Good process drives good results.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 Something that no one will tell you about01:46 Here's a quick background03:31 Taking a chance on a first-time CEO 04:27 What Sharran asked the new CEO05:41 What Amanda committed to doing on her first week as the new CEO06:55 How did Sharran and Amanda come up with the questions to ask each team member?08:33 Question #1: Teach me something10:21 Question #2: What do you love about the company or your role?11:21 Question #3: What happens before you and after you?14:10 Question #4: What is the one goal of the company that you feel good about? (THIS is actually a trick question!)15:54 Question #5: If you were the CEO for a day, what would you do, assuming you have an unlimited budget?17:10 Recap of the five questions and what Amanda did after18:03 Two important lessons from this episode Resources: - Sharran's Partnership Program - Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free Connect with Sharran:- Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn - YouTube

Aug 23, 2022 • 26min
4-Day Work Week
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!We need time for creativity. But time is a limited resource, and no amount of money can buy back a minute of time. So how can you find the time to do something amazing with your life? First, you must install the 4-day work week process into your life and business. It is not an easy process, but Sharran will share the step-by-step instructions on how you can do it. So get ready to learn these three things today:Why installing the 4-day work week is importantWhat does it entail?The 3-phase installation process If you want to know how to 3X your business and get ready for an exit, check out: HIGHLANDPRIME “No amount of money can buy back a minute of time.”- Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps:00:00 No amount of money can buy back a minute of time02:36 The three BIG things that Sharran will discuss today03:10 A special offer to receive one free week of virtual assistance from Assistantly, an agency that offers the best virtual assistants04:33 How Sharran came up with the 4-day work week06:16 The most profound learning you can get from this episode07:41 Why is this important?08:24 What happens when you pack your schedule?08:37 What happens when you only have four days to work?11:05 The side benefit of having a 4-day work week that you won't see until you've done it12:31 What exactly is the 4-day work week?17:05 The three-phase process for installing the 4-day work week22:01 Why Sharran requires the Founders and CEOs of his partner companies to install a 4- day work week 23:16 Recap of today's topic Resources: - Sharran's Partnership Program - Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free Connect with Sharran:- Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn - YouTube

Aug 16, 2022 • 21min
Why You Struggle to Sell Stuff
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!You and I always have something to sell. It may be a product, a service, a cause that you want to promote, or something that you truly believe in. So how do you sell your product or idea? How do you make people support your cause? Why do some people sell stuff better than others? In today's episode, Sharran talks about the three big reasons why even some big companies struggle to sell their stuff and the step-by-step process to fix the issues. If you want to sell more, you wouldn't want to miss this! If you want to know more about Sharran's Partnership Program, check out: HIGHLANDPRIME“Irrefutable proof gives you confidence in what you're selling.”- Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps:00:00 What this episode is about01:49 The three BIG ideas that Sharran will discuss today02:44 Why do some do it better than others?04:04 Reason #1: You don't believe it yourself08:09 Reason #2: You don't have an ultra-tight pitch09:28 When do you know you have the perfect iteration of your pitch?10:55 The pitch does two things11:45 An experience that's impossible to replace12:50 Three things you need to have an ultra-tight pitch13:41 Reason #3: You don't have irrefutable proof14:45 The two big components of irrefutable proof17:22 Quick recap of today's topic18:55 There's one missing pieceResources: - Sharran's Partnership Program - Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free Connect with Sharran: - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn - YouTube

Aug 9, 2022 • 25min
Why You Get Objections
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!If you sell or promote anything, you've probably experienced some sort of objection or resistance. So how do you respond to objections? If you're expecting some scripts to memorize, you won't find them here today. Instead, you'll understand the three reasons you get objections and how you can fix them. Wouldn't it be nice if you didn't get objections at all? That's how you need to think about it. So let's dive into this episode. If you want to know more about Sharran's Partnership Program, check out: HIGHLANDPRIME“The bigger the brand, people automatically assume that you can get them the result.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 Why you get objections02:26 You don't need scripts if you solve these three things03:21 The background story of how this idea came about06:18 Reason #1: Your BRAND is just not big enough08:19 The number one problem with most entrepreneurs10:05 Here's an indication that your brand is not big enough14:01 Reason #2: Your PRESENTATION is not good enough16:20 Three things you need to make your presentation good enough19:23 Reason #3: Your CLIENT just doesn't know how to decide21:43 The reason Sharran is sharing this with you23:10 A question for you: What is the biggest upgrade you can make right now?23:25 Quick recap of the top three reasons you get objectionsResources: - Sharran's Partnership Program - Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free Connect with Sharran: - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn - YouTube

Aug 2, 2022 • 22min
Why I Don't Sell Anything
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!In a world where every content you get has a CTA that sells you something, you wonder how you can create massive value and help an infinite number of people without selling a course, a coaching program, or a product. In this episode, Sharran takes you behind the scenes of his business model, where he shows you exactly why he does not sell anything, how he came up with that idea, and how he built his life for an infinite scale of goodwill, an infinite scale of content, an infinite scale of time, without ever asking anybody to buy something. He unpacks three lessons that can serve you well if you apply them to your business. So let's dive in!If you want to know more about Sharran’s Invite-Only Group:DM Sharran on IG with the word ICONS“The fewer things you can sell now, the more things you can sell later.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 Behind the scenes of Sharran's personal business model01:55 The fundamental theme of today's episode02:35 Three things Sharran will share today04:02 Let's look at Gary Vaynerchuk as an example04:25 Lesson #1: How I figured out what my perfect future partner wants07:37 Lesson #2: I can't sell time 08:16 Three ways you can work with Sharran14:46 Lesson #3: Getting people into my world and doing lifetime nurture16:38 Two things that will happen when you consume Sharran's cool stuff17:06 Quick recap of Sharran's business model Resources: - Get Information about Sharran’s Invite-Only Group - DM Sharran on IG with the word ICONS - Join Sharran’s VIP Group - Sharran's Partnership Program - Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free Connect with Sharran: - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn - YouTube

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Jul 26, 2022 • 21min
How to Automate Consistency
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!There's a quote that says, "Talent gets you noticed, but consistency gets you paid." But no one ever tells you how to do it. What if someone gives you a very simple system that allows you to automate consistency? In this episode, Sharran breaks down his 3-part process of building a habit to do anything in your life, even the things that you think you hate doing. So imagine if you can do anything that you want. Once you get this concept, it will change the way you look at everything.If you want to test your consistency, Join the 5am Club“To do great things, you have to do fewer things.”- Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps:00:00 How to automate consistency02:46 3 BIG ideas that we're going to talk about today03:33 A quick story of where this idea came from04:23 What are you proud of in your life?06:10 How to do great things08:18 What is the 10-year accelerator and how does it help you make decisions?10:24 The Habit Loop (Trigger-Action-Reward)16:13 The fastest way to get on autopilot17:36 People love your truth18:40 Quick recap of today’s topicResources: - Join the 5am Club - Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free Connect with Sharran: - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn - YouTube

Jul 19, 2022 • 26min
The Fastest Way to Get Famous
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!"Fame is the most efficient business model." You must have heard that statement before. And it's okay to be famous. Fame allows you to do more good, stand out from the crowd, make more money, and draw attention to your cause. Fame is a good thing when it's done the right way. So how do you become famous? In this episode, Sharran walks us through his 3-step process on the fastest way to get famous. Once you understand this process, you can make it work with a lot of ease.If you're interested in how Sharran's Partnership Program works, visit: HIGHLANDPRIME“Fame is a good thing when it's done the right way.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 The most efficient business model02:20 It's okay to be famous04:35 A story about Hal Elrod that explains mindshare, timeshare, and the power of association07:58 Step #1: How to occupy mindshare14:51 Step #2: Dominate one platform17:59 Step #3: Leverage other people's audiences21:45 What being in someone else's show can do for you23:26 The benefits of partnering with Sharran24:14 Quick recap of today’s topicResources: - Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free Connect with Sharran: - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn - YouTube

Jul 12, 2022 • 34min
9 Influencer Secrets
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Are you curious about the strategies influencers use to build, grow, and scale their brands and businesses? Social media has changed the way people communicate. While reaching more people because of the many platforms is easier now, content creation has become more challenging because you have to compete with other brands and cut through the clutter. What are you going to post? What’s working right now? In this episode, Sharran goes through nine secrets that allow influencers to stand out from the crowd. These were distilled and curated from 30 days of intensive research and tons of notes from Sharran. Imagine getting this valuable information in just 33 minutes. You don't want to miss this!If you…Have a business that is in the $3-10 million rangeWant to 3X your growth in the next 3-5 yearsPosition your business for an exitGo to: highlandprime.com for an opportunity to work with Sharran.“Influencers are driven by impressions; celebrities are driven by capability.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 Here’s a special treat for you02:06 A confession from Sharran05:15 Do THIS first before embarking on a new project06:56 Secret #1. They reuse content09:01 Secret #2: They anchor and borrow credibility10:20 Secret #3: They obsess over the hook12:33 Secret #4: They use a lot of single trigger words13:56 Secret #5: They create a lot of long-form content19:46 Secret #6: They collaborate with others21:28 Secret #7: They ask questions and engage in replies24:58 Secret #8: They showcase results27:47 Secret #9: They have a primary platform30:12 Quick recap of today’s topic32:14 Do you want to 3X your business in the next 3-5 years? Here’s an invitation to work with SharranResources: - Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free Connect with Sharran: - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn - YouTube

Jul 5, 2022 • 25min
How to Get Noticed in a Noisy World
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Every single day we get 14 million commercial messages. That means our prospects, clients, and leads are getting more. Can you imagine? We live in a world full of noise and clutter. So how can you cut through the clutter and build relationships with people? How can we invite them to work with us in whatever way? In this episode, Sharran shares three big ideas about the way we communicate to get noticed in today’s noisy world. “If you want to be taken seriously, show up consistently.”- Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps:00:00 We live in a world full of noise and clutter02:33 How communication has evolved over the years04:55 2 BIG learnings from running a 3-day email campaign between someone with millions of email subscribers vs. Sharran with 50k people in his email community05:47 The #1 way to get through all the clutter06:01 Big Idea #1: If you want to be taken seriously, show up consistently.09:53 Big Idea #2: Social platforms are one too many; personal platforms are one to one. 13:46 Big Idea #3: If it's expected and it arrives consistently, it's not junk.17:13 Here’s a big human learning 19:16 The one thing that bothers Sharran more than anything else 21:31 The best thing Sharran has ever done (and no one can beat him!)22:39 Quick recap of today’s conversationResources: - Join the 5 am Club - Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free Connect with Sharran: - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn - YouTube