

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 4, 2022 • 16min
3 Text Message Templates to Print Money
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!How do you build new business opportunities and increase your revenue? Finding and nurturing new leads takes a lot of effort. But there's a simple 3-part text messaging workflow to reactivate leads and set high-ticket appointments. Sharran and his clients have used this framework to engage leads that eventually turn into enormous amounts of revenue. The first message is based on Dan Jackson’s famous 9-word question. Listen to this episode to learn how the templates work. Then, try them out and experience closing more deals. “People just want a convenient way to say YES.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 Text messages to set high-ticket appointments01:20 How this text message process works for real estate 02:35 What does the text message barista do04:12 How this framework applies to a dry cleaning business05:42 Use Dean Jackson's 9-word question (Are you still interested in ____?) 06:50 Ask the sorting question (provide two options for the customer)08:02 Ask a specific question and give a reference point08:55 What happens when you give someone a reference point09:06 Recap of the 3-part framework to make this text messaging work11:19 Test this framework with five leads per day, and soon you’ll have an entire pipeline of warm leadsResources:- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free Connect with Sharran:- Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn - YouTube

Dec 28, 2021 • 10min
How I Get 41x ROI on the Courses That I Buy
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Why do people buy courses? The reasons vary, but the most common is the promised transformation – getting from point A to point B in a shorter time. Another reason is access to expert information. But, unfortunately, some people end up buying courses they never really consume. That's so sad. So, how can you maximize the ROI on the courses you buy? Sharran shares his 3-point process in today's episode. “When you choose to buy a course for someone else, they love it.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 How to get immense value from the courses you buy01:03 Creating a course is almost like writing a book02:16 Only buy a course that you can consume within seven days03:20 Write down ten takeaways from every course 04:10 Share the course with the people in your team 06:02 Don’t buy courses for the wrong reasons Resources:- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for FreeConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram

Dec 21, 2021 • 18min
Win Before You Arrive
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Do you consider yourself an amazing salesperson, or are you typically nervous about a call? How do you prepare before the appointment? Some people just seem to ace every call with little to no effort, while others try their best and fail. What if there’s a way to ensure that you are the obvious choice every time? You’re in luck because Sharran knows just what to do and exactly how to do it. And he makes the process so simple. So, if you want to find out how it works, tune in to learn the exact strategy Sharran uses to close millions of dollars worth of deals successfully. Master this process, and your success will grow exponentially. “When you could win before you arrive, the appointment is just a validation that you are the right choice.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 This is a “must listen” episode for you03:27 A guaranteed way to shift the odds in your favor 04:40 The three qualities an excellent salesperson or contractor should have06:20 Beware of ego-based marketing, which you might be doing unconsciously08:02 How many follow-ups do you need to confirm the appointment09:19 What you need to do to show the client that you have them in mind 11:01 Always include this item in your confirmation email Resources:- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for FreeConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram

Dec 14, 2021 • 25min
23-Minute Crypto Crash Course
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Disclaimer: Please don’t take this episode as official financial advice but as informative guidance about cryptocurrencies.What do you know about cryptocurrency (“crypto”)? Do you know how many cryptocurrencies there are and what they are worth? Should you even care? Crypto supporters regard Bitcoin (BTC) as the currency of the future. Some call it “digital gold” and think it’s more secure than traditional payment systems. Others believe cryptos and blockchain are too complicated, so they’d rather not have anything to do with it. Whatever you think, it’s still preferable if you have a basic understanding of the nature of cryptos.In this week’s episode, Sharran walks us through a 23-minute crypto course he designed for his 10-year old son. It won’t hurt if you listen to it. After all, you don’t want to be left behind when the whole world embraces cryptos as the new currency. Before you go, please check out the links below:Join Coinbase with Sharran’s link and you both get a little Bitcoin when you do - https://www.coinbase.com/join/srivat_f2.Join Robinhood with Sharran’s link, and you'll both get a free stock. Limitations apply - https://join.robinhood.com/sharras7/.Get the Money Multiplier System - moneymultiplier.info. “If you fix the supply, the only thing that can change is demand.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 An informative guidance about cryptocurrencies02:12 Three BIG things you will learn from this episode03:18 Two words you have to remember: PUSH BUTTONS04:31 What type of cryptos should you invest in?07:22 Why Sharran likes investing in BTC and ETH 11:46 Common platforms that facilitate the exchange of cryptos14:55 When should you buy cryptocurrencies?15:16 Understanding liquidity and market volatility19:27 An effective method of teaching your kids about money20:34 Get this valuable resource - The Money Multiplier Resources:- To understand Bitcoin- Get the Money Multiplier System- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for FreeConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram

Dec 7, 2021 • 22min
Loaning Money to Friends
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Let's talk about money and friends. Should you lend money to friends? What if we flip the situation, and you're the one in need. Would you borrow money from friends? It is a tricky situation. There's no absolute rule saying whether you should or shouldn't. But let’s admit it, friendships have been broken because of unpaid debts. In this week's episode, Sharran shares his experience being on both sides of the situation and the framework he uses to consider whether to lend money to someone. At one point in your life, you may be in this situation. So it's best to create your rules to help you decide. Also, you need to consider which is more important -- the relationship or the money? Do you want to know the personal finance secrets of the most successful entrepreneurs? Get the Money Multiplier System - moneymultiplier.info. “It is a mutual agreement to help each other have a better life together.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 Three questions you should ask before loaning money to friends00:58 At one point in your life, this will happen to you01:50 A positive experience for Sharran03:37 How does it feel to lose $13K and a friend?04:26 Three things that can happen when you lend money to a friend04:54 Is the relationship more important than the money?05:24 Sharran's 80/20 rule for loaning money (and the single most important factor)06:56 Time to create your own rules 08:14 The “four goods” to help you decide if it’s a good idea to lend money12:40 Why you should write a loan agreement like you're dealing with a stranger13:24 How do you keep the relationship no matter what happens?17:20 A small investment with a large result Resources:- Get the Money Multiplier System- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for FreeConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram

Nov 30, 2021 • 15min
How to Create True Wealth
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Do you know what it takes to build true wealth? Many people equate wealth with having lots of money. But what does wealth really mean to you? And how do you go about creating wealth? If you are serious about having true wealth, get ready to discover these three key things Sharran learned from his Wall Street days combined with his experience coaching CEOs, building companies, and closing multiple deals. Imagine downloading gems of wisdom from Sharran’s 20-year experience distilled into this podcast.If you are interested in having Sharran as your personal “Deal Whisperer,” just DM him on Instagram, and he and his team will take care of you. “Layers of mastery is what gets you true wealth.”- Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps:00:00 A no-fluff episode about the three key things you need to create true wealth00:50 What makes Sharran qualified to teach about wealth creation03:14 What makes entrepreneurs different from athletes, and why you should care04:09 Understanding the theme (is it expanding or emerging?)05:46 How to use the timeline expander test06:44 What does it mean to have conviction through competence?08:57 How does singularity of focus and risk concentration come into play?11:01 Why you need a “Deal Whisperer” like Sharran in your corner11:31 How you can experience exponential growth12:41 Once you answer this question, powerful things can happenResources:- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for FreeConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram

Nov 23, 2021 • 21min
What to Do When You Are Not Sure of an Investment
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!How do you evaluate investment opportunities? What indicators do you look for before agreeing to invest? Many investors scrutinize metrics like liquidity, operating cash flow, income statement, assets, and maybe ten or more financial indicators. Of course, you want to make sure you get your money back with a significant return on investment. But what if you can't be sure if an investment is right for you? As part of Sharran’s goal to share investment opportunities with more people, he invites us to investwithsharran.com. He also shares the 3-part framework that he uses when making investment decisions. If you need help evaluating an investment opportunity, listen to this episode and learn how a professional investor like Sharran filters several investment options a day. Get your invitation to Sharran’s Private Investor Network: investwithsharran.com. “As professional investors, we win some, we lose some, and that's okay.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 Should you invest or not?01:24 Sharran’s 3-part framework when making an investment decision01:43 What you know about investors and investments is completely clouded02:26 Professional investors do not publish their win-loss record04:21 Three things you should look out for in the founder or operator09:42 Understanding The Downside Protection 12:08 Why the timeline extender is important for investors15:24 How to get access to Sharran’s investment opportunities17:38 Do you need to have all three things in place before making an investment? Resources:- Join Sharran’s Private Investor Network- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for FreeConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram

Nov 16, 2021 • 26min
The Unlimited Budget Advantage
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!If you have an unlimited budget, where will you use it? They say you can find out a person’s priorities depending on where they spend their money. Sharran talks about the very same thing in this week’s episode where he says, “The concept of an unlimited budget is not about money; it’s about making a choice.” And for Sharran, the top 3 things where he chooses to have an unlimited budget are growth, scale, and mastery. What about you? Get the 10K Wisdom Private Program: 10kwisdom.com. “The concept of an unlimited budget is not about money; it’s about making a choice.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 The unlimited budget concept02:17 What will you do with a million dollars (and why Sharran will use it to pay Tony Robbins)04:49 The unlimited budget for growth (because growth is everything)08:18 You can’t have a great life if you don’t have a healthy physical body10:40 The unlimited capital (to take advantage of deals that are good for you and me) 12:46 How to achieve mastery without spending 10,000 hours of intense practice17:51 How to get Sharran’s 26-minute Sales IQ course 19:03 What is a sniper mentor and why do you need one20:31 Get deep insights from 10K Wisdom Resources:- Get the 10K Wisdom Private Program- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for FreeConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram

Nov 9, 2021 • 20min
The 3 Obsessions of 8-Figure CEOs
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Have you ever wondered what it's like to become an 8-Figure CEO? What can they be thinking of every waking moment? CEOs who have achieved and scaled beyond 7-figures share consistent traits and obsessions that made them highly successful. Today, Sharran goes over the three obsessions of 8-Figure CEOs, what fuels them every single day, and what distinguishes them from other CEOs. These are first-hand observations from the entrepreneurs that he mentors. And you can start doing the same things right now. So, listen in on this episode to get access to information that will help you learn to play the success game. To get no fluff, just high-value actionable insights, join Sharran's Private Podcast: 10kwisdom.com “The world is not fair, but it's equitable.”- Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps:00:00 8-Figure CEOs think and act differently00:44 What are the things that 8-Figure CEOs are deeply obsessed with01:05 The three reasons why CEOs are passionate about their obsessions02:30 What can we learn from Walter Schneider (a 9-Figure CEO and mentor to high performers like Sharran)04:24 Health is not just about eating right and exercising (physical energy is a requirement for success)08:32 Keeping score helps you focus on what’s important10:58 Why you need a powerful support system where you can be vulnerable 16:01 How to join a private podcast that gives you 10K worth of value every episode Resources:- Join Sharran's Private Podcast- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free Connect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram

Nov 2, 2021 • 10min
My Ridiculous $2,000 Real Estate Investment
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!What would you do if you spotted a good investment opportunity but didn't have enough cash? Do you just let it go? In this week's short episode, you get to hear the story of Sharran's very first real estate investment and the lesson he learned from that experience. Some might say it's foolish to bury yourself in credit card debt to finance a purchase, but the story turns out to be different for Sharran. Tune in to the podcast to hear the full story of how Sharran started to build his real estate empire. If you would like to invest with Sharran's deals and be included in their priority list, put "Podcast Deal" in the subject line and email helen@sharran.com. “If you could create pockets of liquidity regardless where they come from, you can do some amazing things.” - Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:00:00 A quick story on how to invest in real estate without experience02:59 The letter in the mail that allowed Sharran to buy the $99K property05:13 What Sharran did after the grace period on the initial credit card debt06:02 Selling the property for $110K and learning the lesson well 06:40 Discover unconventional ways to create liquidityResources:- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki - Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free Connect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram


