

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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Jul 28, 2020 • 52min
From Gambling Debts to Copywriting Millions with Justin Goff
Join Justin Goff and Sharran as they talk about email lists and copywriting. Justin is best known for helping marketers and business owners to convert their offers on cold traffic. He grew his own supplement company $23 million in sales in just under three years by focusing on cold traffic growth. From gambling debts to millions in revenue, he shares the lessons he's learned in the world of copywriting and marketing. Stay tuned, and enjoy the podcast!“The mistake a lot of people make is assuming the buyer is like you.” - Justin GoffIn This Episode:- How Justin got into marketing and copywriting- Creating relationships with your email lists- Understanding the mindset of your customers- The first time he figured out how to convert with cold traffic- Opening your mindset to multiple possibilitiesResources:Dan KennedyAllAdvantageDavid L. DeutschConnect with Justin Goff:Justin GoffInstagramApply for Justin's Email List: justin123.com! Connect with Sharran:WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInYouTube

Jul 21, 2020 • 1h 8min
How to Land Celebrities on Your Show with Omar Elattar
How do you land a big celebrity on your show or podcast? Omar Elattar does it all the time, and in this episode, he shares his secrets with you. Get ready to take notes on the importance of “delusional optimism,” and why you should swing for the fences. Learn about the life-changing philosophy behind “the progress game.” By the end of the episode, Omar even turns things around and interviews Sharran! You won’t want to miss this!“People can give you strategy, but they can’t give you the intuition of yourself.” Omar ElattarIn This Episode:- What are the “passionate few?”- Why you should write things down- Omar’s 3 solid steps to get things done- Using the “Leap Frog” theory- How to start building momentum- Omar’s formula for reaching out- Sharran’s 1 piece of wisdom right now And much more...Resources:Sharran’s interview on The Passionate FewConnect with Omar:PodcastThe Passionate FewInstagramFacebookConnect with Sharran:WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInYouTube

Jul 14, 2020 • 56min
How to Make Money on LinkedIn with Mark Metry
In just a few short years, Mark Metry went from zero to LinkedIn superstar and guru. If you’ve ever wanted to dominate LinkedIn but didn’t know how to get started, this is the episode for you! Mark takes you from getting started with your profile to creating content that gets results. Join Sharran and Mark as they share the secrets to LinkedIn superstardom! “If you triple-down on LinkedIn, you can become the #1 voice on there.”Mark Metry In This Episode:- Why Mark credits LinkedIn for his success- Taking advantage of LinkedIn’s “content deficiency”- Sharran’s 2 favorite things about LinkedIn- Tips for crafting your bio like a pro- How to engage with existing content- Which metrics to follow And much more...Resources:Sharran’s episode on Humans 2.0Focus is More Important than Intelligence episode Connect with Mark:WebsiteMark’s bookHumans 2.0 podcastLinkedIn courseConnect with Sharran:WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInYouTube

Jul 7, 2020 • 55min
Health Secrets of Pro Athletes and Navy SEALs with Brad Davidson
Are you a high achiever who pushes yourself to outperform everyone around you? Listen to this episode right now to learn how Brad Davidson went from training like an Olympian to being super sick in his 30s. He explains what stress can do to you, and why you need rest and recovery for peak performance. Brad shares his favorite supplements as well as things you can do right now for better sleep tonight. You won’t want to miss this episode!“I will match a lifestyle to your performance, no matter how crazy it is, to make sure when you get home to those you love the most, you have something left over to give them and to engage with them, because that’s where great lives happen.”Brad DavidsonIn This Episode:- Why Brad decided to join an Olympic team- The myth of “outworking” everyone else- The secret of better health for high-achievers- Learning to read Heart-Rate Variability (HRV)- Tips for driving up your HRV score- Hacks to get better quality sleep tonight- And much more…Resources:Elite HRV appConnect with Brad Davidson:WebsiteInstagramConnect with Sharran:WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInYouTube

Jun 30, 2020 • 46min
How To Make Millions On Social Media (without selling) with Jason Capital
Grab your notebook for this episode! Sharran welcomes social media wizard Jason Capital, who is here to break down how he’s built his empire by creating content. Are you ready to learn how to sell without selling? Jason shares his exact mechanics for getting words on paper and his golden ratio for “gives: asks.” Jason assures you that everyone sucks when they start, so don’t worry. Learn from the best right now!“Keep working on it, and somewhere in there the one arrow will appear.”Jason CapitalIn This Episode:- Why do audiences drop off from watching videos?- How to say what you need to say in “one arrow, not ten”- How Jason refines his drafts so he can get rid of fluff- Why Jason believes social media is a volume game- Learn the 5 stages of emotional behavioral change- The “Big 3” high-income skills- Why you should work on your speaking skills- How to make it easy for prospects to say “yes” - And much more... Connect with Jason CapitalInstagramConnect with Sharran:WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInYouTube

Jun 30, 2020 • 53min
How to Turn Your Content Into Cash With Craig Ballantyne
How did Craig Ballantyne become known as “The Most Disciplined Man in the World” and “The King of Instagram?” In this episode, Craig explains exactly how celebrity gets manufactured. Be sure you take notes on how he gets his books into people’s hands and how he uses content to get sales. Learn why he loves Instagram, and how to maximize your own social media presence!“The fact that you make a video immediately elevates your celebrity.” Craig Ballantyne In This Episode:- How Craig manufactured his own celebrity- The uses of different forms of social media- Networking through doing podcasts and shows- The time Craig made $5k in the back of an Uber- Making sure people know how to do business with you- Using “AIDA” in your social media posts- And much more... Connect with Craig Ballantyne:InstagramPerfect Week FormulaIG Sales SystemEmail: Craig@Godfather.comConnect with Sharran:WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInYouTube

Jun 23, 2020 • 46min
A Crash Course in Mastermind Groups with Bedros Keuilian
Are you ready for a crash course in mastermind groups? Sharran welcomes his first guest, Bedros Keuilian. Bedros is the author of Man Up, the founder and CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp, and the mastermind behind some of the biggest brands in the world. In this episode, Bedros tells you how to create a mastermind, and the details you need to build your industry. He gives expert advice on finding a mastermind, including why you should invest in speed and value.“Environmental exposure and proximity to powerful people force you to level up. We all have the potential and capability within us.”Bedros KeuilianIn This Episode:- The 3 types of hobbies you should have- How to start creating a mastermind- Figuring out your niche and desired outcome- The “it” factors of a mastermind- How to pick a mastermind that works for you- The difference between a paid and unpaid group- And much more...Connect with Bedros:WebsiteInstagramConnect with Sharran:WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInYouTube

Jun 23, 2020 • 45min
How to Create a Masterpiece Day
What goes into a masterpiece day? How can you go from masterpiece days to a masterpiece of a life? In this episode, Sharran shares the six components of his masterpiece days and how he makes them work. He explains the importance of routines, what real deep work does, and the difference between “non-negotiable time” versus a “non-negotiable block”. Listen now to find your own components of a masterpiece day and get the roadmap to a more fulfilled life. “When you start to stitch together masterpiece days, you get masterpiece weeks. And when you stitch together masterpiece weeks, you get masterpiece years. And when you stitch together masterpiece years, you get a masterpiece of a life.”Sharran SrivatsaaIn This Episode:- The specific tactics of Sharran’s masterpiece day- Rules for reaffirming your identity- The 1 thing that’s proven for performance- What does Sharran say “makes the world go ‘round?”- Are you an influencer junkie?- How to feel more fulfilled- And much more...Connect with Sharran:WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInYouTube

Jun 23, 2020 • 48min
How to Find a Mentor
Welcome to Business School with Sharran Srivatsaa! Sharran is a CEO, entrepreneur, and keynote speaker. What’s the one thing Sharran wishes he would have done sooner when starting his career? Found mentorship. In the first episode of Business School, Sharran breaks down his 10 step blueprint for finding a mentor and explains exactly why having someone in your corner is so valuable. You’ll learn the secrets of finding the perfect person to help you succeed. No fluff, no gimmicks, just a solid roadmap you can start using today. “A lot of the work of getting a mentor seems all on you. When you do that, you make the mentor relationship deeply frictionless and amazingly impactful.”Sharran SrivatsaaIn This Episode:- Sharran’s 10-step blueprint for finding a mentor- What do you need to do before you find a mentor?- How to figure out your actual desired result- What “99% selfless, 1% selfish” means- The secret to being an “action-taker” - And much more...Connect with Sharran:WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInYouTube

May 5, 2020 • 2min
Welcome to Business School
Business School is hosted by Sharran Srivatsaa, the CEO of Kingston Lane, investor and advisor to various cutting-edge technology companies and former Silicon Valley entrepreneur. Sharran is a sought after keynote speaker and a respected thought-leadership resource for publications such as the Wall Street Journal, SUCCESS magazine, Huffington Post and Forbes.On this podcast Sharran shares his best secrets on how to grow your business strategically, how to build your brand elegantly, most importantly integrate the profits in your business with an overall joyful life.For more free resources visit Sharran.com