

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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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  

Nov 15, 2022 • 17min
How to Get MAX ROI from Your Mastermind Group
 Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Have you ever joined a Mastermind Group where you felt like you didn't get any value and it was a complete waste of your time and money? So how do you get an insane ROI from any Mastermind Group? In this episode, Sharran talks about his 3-step process to achieve that goal. But remember, you also have a responsibility for your experience. If you're not willing to take responsibility, don't blame the facilitators or moderators for the lack of valuable return. They can only do so much. They create a great environment, but you have to do your part and ensure you apply the three strategies to maximize your ROI from your group. If you're interested in joining The Passive Income Mastermind, go to: ThePassiveIncomeMastermind.comJoin the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free: https://www.highlandprime.com/optin-10k-wisdom“Most successful people spend most of their time building and growing teams and encouraging other people.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 Introduction01:42 The reason Sharran loves Mastermind Groups02:15 3 BIG pieces to this strategy and how Sharran came up with it04:11 Strategy #1: The Moderator Strategy - Make sure the moderators know who you are07:28 Strategy #2: The Member Strategy - Connect with the members of the group09:00 Strategy #3: The Community Strategy - Encourage the community10:45 Why should you offer to teach something to your group? 12:23 What happens if we combine the three strategies?12:28 Know your responsibility in a Mastermind Group13:01 How to join The Passive Income Mastermind 13:20 Here's a quick recap15:22 Share this podcast with your group so everyone can benefit from itResources: - 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  

Nov 8, 2022 • 30min
The Money Map
 Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Every entrepreneur, business owner, or CEO must regularly evaluate their business condition. Unfortunately, you may not immediately see any issues if you're not doing a regular review, so you need an efficient way to find out where you're leaking money. In this episode, Sharran talks about the three things you need to do to follow the money. Don't miss this opportunity to get the 3-step process to diagnose your business, figure out where the holes are, instantly fix them, and dramatically improve your profitability. If you're curious about how Sharran's Partner Program works, go to: https://www.highlandprime.com/Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free: https://www.highlandprime.com/optin-10k-wisdom“We need a friction-free gateway for people to go deeper with us.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 Introduction02:34 3 Parts of the Puzzle03:01 Why is this topic important?04:58 #1: Leveraged Experience Platform09:16 How to leverage the One-to-Many platform11:28 The question you should ask yourself right now13:41 #2: Friction-Free Gateway16:45 What are some easy ways to get people into your world?21:38 #3: Tight Conversion Mechanism24:57 Which of the three things do you need to work on?25:31 The reason Sharran is sharing all of these27:54 Here's a quick recap  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  

Nov 1, 2022 • 9min
The Zone of Resentment
 Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Many of us are aware of the so-called Zone of Genius, but did you know there's something called Zone of Resentment? It's when you end up doing something you know how to do, but you know you should not be doing it. Every entrepreneur has experienced it. If you don't do something about it, it becomes a cycle of resentment. And you don't want that, right?So, in today's short but very important episode, Sharran deconstructs the Zone of Resentment and shows you three things you can do to get out of this situation quickly. Let's dive in!Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free: https://www.highlandprime.com/optin-10k-wisdom“When you are in the Zone of Resentment, just know that you're making a commitment to get out of it.”  - Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 Introduction01:46 What is the Zone of Resentment?02:38 How this idea came to life03:50 It's a vicious cycle04:11 Three quick things you can do in a situation like this04:22 #1: Commit to getting out of the Zone of Resentment04:38 #2: Be ultra clear in what you want07:25 #3: 80% = 100%07:52 Quick recap of the three things you can do to get out of the Zone of ResentmentResources: - 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  

Oct 25, 2022 • 29min
VIP Upgrade
 How do you get paid more by the people who already love you by doing the things you already do really, really well? In this episode, Sharran shares three specific ways to offer VIP upgrades. He has been using these models in his businesses and the businesses he advises. No matter what business you are in, you can definitely offer a VIP option. So, if Tony Robbins uses a VIP upgrade, what's stopping you from doing the same thing? A VIP experience is super powerful. You will be surprised how many people are willing to pay more just to get a VIP Day with you, so go on and discover how you can craft your VIP offer today. If you're interested in experiencing a VIP Day with Sharran, DM him on Instagram to get the details: https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaaJoin the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free: https://www.highlandprime.com/optin-10k-wisdom“I have personally never regretted taking a VIP option.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 Introduction02:04 What is a VIP upgrade?02:55 The three BIG ideas that Sharran will discuss today03:20 How all of these came about 04:24 Here are some VIP upgrades Sharran has had a great experience with05:12 #1: The Experience Upgrade 09:04 The Four Influencer Business Model and how to offer VIP upgrades11:18 #2: The Access Upgrade 17:42 A simple way to offer a VIP upgrade if you're selling a course or a consulting program 18:23 #3: The Full Enchilada23:16 Sharran's First VIP Day Experience25:09 How to offer a VIP upgrade if you're a website builder or a CRM expert26:07 Quick recap of today's episodeResources: - 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  

Oct 18, 2022 • 45min
Passive Income Mastermind
 Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Do you want multiple passive income streams that generate 200% income higher than your monthly expenses? Of course, who wouldn't want that? But where can you go to learn what you must do? Today's episode is an excellent place to start. So tune in and don't miss out on the 8-million-dollar lessons from the Passive Income Mastermind with notable speakers who shared their knowledge about the many options to create financial freedom, time freedom, and optimized health. If you were not able to join the live session, this is your chance to hear the takeaways from Russ Morgan, Joey Mure, Mark Podolsky, and Sharran Srivatsaa. There's a wealth of information that you won't get anywhere else. So, make sure to give it a listen. If you'd like to be a part of the next Passive Income Mastermind, apply here: http://www.thepassiveincomemastermind.com Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free: https://www.highlandprime.com/optin-10k-wisdom“Knowing that you can do different things is a lot of power.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 Introduction03:31 How qualified plans have been locking up your cash05:01 Every person wants to buy a single-family home (because they don't know what other options exist)07:20 There's a lot of power in being exposed to so many different strategies 08:23 The impact of being in the same room with people who have an abundance mentality and believe there's equal opportunity for all10:33 Sometimes, you need three hammers12:30 What is it that people keep coming back for?15:07 Do you have a money goal, a money plan, and a money coach?16:40 Greatness is in the granularity19:13 One of the most powerful things that happen in the Passive Income Mastermind22:17 A lesson on failures24:04 We live in a world of fake health27:52 Three simple tips to improve your health31:48 What do the percentages mean? How do we define financial freedom?34:11 Building your passive income operating system35:11 Here's another million-dollar idea 38:01 Invest in yourself and apply to the next Passive Income Mastermind41:09 The fastest way to learn something43:15 Subscribe and learn from the following: Wealth Without Wall Street Podcast, The Land Geek Podcast, and Business School Podcast Resources: - Wealth Without Wall Street Podcast  - The Land Geek Podcast  - Apply to the Passive Income MasterMind  - The Talent Code: Greatness Isn't Born. It's Grown. Here's How. by Daniel Coyle  - 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  

Oct 11, 2022 • 8min
Why I Don't Do Proposals Anymore
 Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Let's talk about proposals–the one word in marketing that seems to put so much pressure on you and gives so much power to the client. But it doesn't have to be that way. In this quick episode, Sharran talks about his simple process of approaching proposals. Once you understand this, you'll be surprised at how you wouldn't have to write down another proposal again, and you can just focus on providing results for your clients. In under 10 minutes, you can shift the way you think about RFPs, which will significantly change the course of your business. Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free: https://www.highlandprime.com/optin-10k-wisdom“I prefer to deliver a result, and the result is an artifact of sorts.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 Introduction01:38 Let's talk about proposals02:23 Can you change the terminology?02:33 Understanding the construct of proposals03:17 What can you deliver in place of a proposal? (with sample script)04:35 This is how Sharran approaches a proposal05:10 Delivering an artifact to somebody who has already said YES05:55 Turning an RFP into a 12-month action planResources: - 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  


