

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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Feb 4, 2025 • 14min
Million Dollar Community
Discover the risks of relying solely on social media for your audience. Learn how iconic brands like Harley-Davidson and Nike successfully built thriving communities. Explore strategies to cultivate true fans and make your audience feel valued. Find out how to create smaller, engaged groups that foster lasting connections. Shift your focus from chasing trends to building a supportive network that grows organically. It's all about creating a space where everyone feels they belong.

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Jan 28, 2025 • 13min
20% Obsession
Discover how focusing on the crucial 20% can lead to exponential results, thanks to the 80/20 rule. Learn to leverage expert insights to avoid common pitfalls and streamline your learning process. Uncover the transformative power of virtual assistants in enhancing productivity. Explore innovative frameworks for continuous learning, utilizing AI to keep your knowledge organized and accessible for lifelong growth. Embrace a mindset shift that simplifies and amplifies your success.

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Jan 21, 2025 • 20min
New Rules of Communication
Discover how changing communication dynamics can unlock new opportunities in business. Learn the importance of adapting to your audience’s preferred channels, whether it's text, social media, or calls. Explore how friction in communication can harm relationships and sales, and why asking about preferences fosters trust. With personal stories and practical strategies, gain insights into mastering clarity and specificity for more impactful connections. Transform the way you communicate and stand out in today’s noisy world.

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Jan 14, 2025 • 30min
Financial Home Base
Discover the essential concepts of building a financial safety net. Learn how to track monthly expenses effectively and ensure your income exceeds your costs. Dive into valuable lessons from financial titans like Warren Buffett and Elon Musk. Explore the importance of separating self-worth from material wealth during financial transitions. Gain insights on managing cash flow, leveraging resources, and cultivating entrepreneurial skills. This guide empowers you to treat every dollar as an asset and take control of your financial future.

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Jan 7, 2025 • 16min
Unlimited Cheat Codes
Discover how to fast-track your success by leveraging mental models from top performers. Learn the power of asking the right questions to gain insights that fuel your growth. Explore diagnostic tools and strategic frameworks that can transform your decision-making. With real-world examples, you’ll uncover shortcuts to skills you need. This is a treasure trove for entrepreneurs and ambitious learners eager to build their mental model library and unlock their full potential.

Dec 31, 2024 • 23min
Is Selling Evil?
Is selling really evil? This discussion challenges that notion, presenting sales as a powerful tool for empowerment. It explores how to engage customers intellectually and build trust while avoiding the sleazy pitfalls of traditional sales. The emphasis on ethical practices reveals how emotional commitment fosters loyalty and transforms sales into a value-driven service. Plus, valuable insights on overcoming mental barriers and the importance of hiring support teams for business growth are shared, reshaping the entire sales journey.

Dec 24, 2024 • 19min
The Echo of Greatness
Uncover the secrets to amplifying your learning by tapping into the minds of great performers. Discover how to deconstruct expert frameworks and role-play with AI to sharpen your skills. Learn about the importance of asking the right questions and pausing for personal insights to deepen your understanding. Engage with insights that can transform your approach to personal branding and business growth. Plus, find out how listener feedback shapes future discussions and what a new exclusive podcast has to offer.

Dec 17, 2024 • 17min
The Weekly Offer
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Imagine your customers eagerly waiting for you to sell to them every week. Sounds too good to be true? In this episode, Sharran unveils the Weekly Offer System, a strategy designed to boost sales, build customer trust, and create consistent engagement. Whether you're a business owner, consultant, or entrepreneur, this method will show you how to turn promotions into conversations and conversions. Discover how brands like Crumbl Cookies and local businesses use this system to skyrocket their sales while maintaining customer loyalty. Learn how to create urgency, deliver value, and stay top-of-mind for your audience.Don’t let inconsistent sales hold you back! Tune in and start building your Weekly Offer System today.“The framing of the offer is way more important than the content of the offer.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:01:14 - Introducing the Weekly Offer System01:27 - The biggest marketing challenge businesses face02:50 - Lessons from Crumbl Cookies’ marketing success03:54 - Why the weekly offer close more sales06:25 - How to build a deal of the week09:49 - What happens if you run out of ideas?11:30 - Step-by-step guide to implementing the Weekly Offer SystemResources:- The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/- Top Agent Power Pack - https://sharran.activehosted.com/f/121- The 5am Club - https://sharran.com/5amclub/- Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free - https://www.highlandprime.com/optin-10k-wisdom- Join Sharran's VIP Community - https://sharran.com/vip/- The Job of a CEO - https://www.highlandprime.com/download-job-of-ceo- ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing - https://arcmf.com/- Sharran's Partnership Program - https://www.highlandprime.com/- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free - https://sharran.com/4weekmba/Connect with Sharran:- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/likesharran- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/sharran- LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharran- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpl_gT1bVB1iNZl9yQbWuA?sub_confirmation=1

Dec 10, 2024 • 18min
The Exponential Marketing Method
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!What if your marketing efforts could multiply your results without requiring extra resources? In this episode, Sharran breaks down the secrets behind exponential marketing. Learn how to identify and eliminate the biggest obstacles holding back your marketing success, and discover how to implement a method that maximizes exposure, expands reach, and opens the door to unlimited opportunities.Sharran dives into key strategies, shares insights from his conversation with Jesse Itzler, and reveals how to solve the inbox problem with a simple yet powerful solution. Whether you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or marketer, this episode will show you how to take your marketing game to the next level.Don’t let outdated marketing methods limit your growth. Tune in to discover how to transform your marketing strategy and achieve exponential results!“One of the things people don't realize is that we think social media is free, which it is, but to take advantage of the freeness of social media is not posting once a day. Taking advantage of social media is using it as a platform to think about unlimited exposure, which is, there is no frequency cap.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:02:02 - What exponential marketing can do for your business02:40 - A powerful lesson from Jesse Itzler04:05 - Understanding and overcoming the frequency cap07:02 - Solving the inbox problem with exponential solutions11:41 - How to implement exponential marketing 14:43 - Recap: Exponential Marketing MethodResources:- The 5am Club - https://sharran.com/5amclub/- Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free - https://www.highlandprime.com/optin-10k-wisdom- Join Sharran's VIP Community - https://sharran.com/vip/- The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/- Top Agent Power Pack - https://sharran.activehosted.com/f/121- The Job of a CEO - https://www.highlandprime.com/download-job-of-ceo- ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing - https://arcmf.com/- Sharran's Partnership Program - https://www.highlandprime.com/- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free - https://sharran.com/4weekmba/Connect with Sharran:- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/likesharran- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/sharran- LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharran- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpl_gT1bVB1iNZl9yQbWuA?sub_confirmation=1

Dec 3, 2024 • 26min
Becoming Unstoppable
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!What if you could do more, be more, and achieve more without adding stress to your life? Discover Sharran’s master plan to become truly unstoppable in business and life!In this episode, Sharran reveals the three essential strategies that will supercharge your energy, sharpen your strategic thinking, and help you make courageous decisions. He explains how tracking your energy, developing a framework for decision-making, and cultivating focus can transform your productivity and results. With actionable tips and examples, this episode is your blueprint for overcoming limitations and achieving exponential growth.Are you ready to break through your limits? Tune in to learn how to unlock your unstoppable potential!“You can't be brave if you're not afraid. You can't have courage if you're not afraid. It's not the fact that you don't have fear. Instead, you've done certain things with so many reps that you know how to do it so you feel more confident.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:01:35 - The concept of becoming unstoppable02:22 - Strategy 1: Maximizing capacity through energy tracking10:38 - Strategy 2: Developing a framework for strategic thinking16:48 - Strategy 3: Building the courage to decide with clarity22:39 - Recap: 3 Strategies to become unstoppableResources:- The 5am Club - https://sharran.com/5amclub/- Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free - https://www.highlandprime.com/optin-10k-wisdom- Join Sharran's VIP Community - https://sharran.com/vip/- The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/- Top Agent Power Pack - https://sharran.activehosted.com/f/121- The Job of a CEO - https://www.highlandprime.com/download-job-of-ceo- ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing - https://arcmf.com/- Sharran's Partnership Program - https://www.highlandprime.com/- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free - https://sharran.com/4weekmba/Connect with Sharran:- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/likesharran- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/sharran- LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharran- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpl_gT1bVB1iNZl9yQbWuA?sub_confirmation=1