
Business School with Sharran Srivatsaa
Business School is hosted by Sharran Srivatsaa, President of Real (TSX: REAX) (NASDAQ: REAX), the fastest-growing, publicly-traded, real estate brokerage in the world. Sharran grew Teles Properties by 10x in 5 years to $3.4 Billion in sales and eventually sold the business to Douglas Elliman. Sharran is also an accomplished “deal guy” and private equity investor. He is the Chairman of private equity firm Highland Prime which focuses on investing in service-businesses and also the Chairman of ARC Multifamily Group which focuses on value-add multifamily investment projects.
Sharran is a former Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse banker and a sought after keynote speaker and is the creator of the wildly-popular 5am Club call for Entrepreneurs.
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
Latest episodes

Oct 8, 2024 • 11min
16 Lessons in 8 Minutes
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Want to unlock life-changing wisdom in just a few minutes? In this episode, Sharran dives into 16 amazing lessons he’s gained from years of learning and reflection. Through personal stories and insights from mentors and others, he reveals how small, intentional shifts can lead to massive improvements in every area of life. If you’re looking for ways to sharpen your focus, elevate your mindset, and embrace new strategies for success, this episode delivers powerful takeaways that can help you get there. Expect actionable advice, thought-provoking ideas, and a fresh perspective on how to create lasting change. Tune in to hear how Sharran’s experiences can inspire you to level up!“A lot of people will tell me: “I'm really afraid of this thing, I'm really afraid of that thing, I'm really afraid this is going to happen to me again.” But if you learned the lesson, articulated it, and put it in language for yourself, it becomes part of your nervous system. “Lessons in life will be repeated until they are learned.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:01:23 - Your preparation reflects your dedication.01:32 - What’s for today shouldn’t wait for tomorrow01:42 - Where must you focus your energy?02:03 - Who should you surround yourself with?02:18 - The difference between the wise and the foolish02:33 - Want to change? Change your comparisons02:47 - How to avoid scarcity 03:04 - How to master success 03:20 - If it’s special, it’s supposed to be tough03:30 - Life repeats its lessons until you learn them04:25 - Why people need love and belonging04:36 - Comfort never leads to achievement04:55 - Understanding the power of gratitude05:06 - A compliment is a gift, not a trade05:38 - Embracing the true meaning of love06:35 - What entitlement does to people07:16 - Recap of the 16 lessonsResources:- 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

Oct 1, 2024 • 32min
The 4 Paths to Wealth Creation
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!What if everything you’ve been told about building wealth is the long, hard way? In this episode, Sharran challenges the traditional mindset of wealth creation—the familiar path of getting a degree, landing a stable job, and climbing the corporate ladder in hopes of financial freedom. But what if there’s a faster, smarter way to reach success? It turns out there isn’t just one, but four powerful paths to building wealth that can bypass the slow grind of the conventional route. These paths offer more freedom, opportunity, and financial growth, and today, you'll learn how to leverage them. If you're ready to break free from the long, arduous road to success and want to discover the cheat code to wealth creation, this conversation is for you. Tune in and learn how you can take the shortcut to financial independence—these are the strategies no one taught you in school! “If you are really good and have mastery in the thing that you do, you have the ability to make a ton of money.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:02:36 - The flaw in the traditional path to success06:20 - Four powerful wealth creation paths07:22 - Becoming an entrepreneur while keeping your full-time job15:52 - Building equity and becoming a real estate mogul16:18 - How to invest even with no cash20:59 - Creating wealth in today’s modern economy23:31 - Stacking multiple wealth-building paths for success26:28 - The flywheel effect and how it accelerates growth28:49 - Recap of the 4 wealth creation strategiesResources:- 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

Sep 24, 2024 • 14min
Generational Unfair Advantage
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!As parents, you want your kids to thrive, but do they have to face the same challenges you did to learn life's tough lessons? In this episode, Sharran explores a bold and contrarian perspective on parenting—one that suggests you don’t have to put your children through the same struggles to set them up for success. Drawing from his experiences with his young children, Sharran shares how you can create a generational unfair advantage, paving the way for your kids to bypass certain hardships and focus on learning new lessons to propel them even further.Tune in to discover how shifting the curve for your kids can give them an extraordinary head start in life. If you're a parent looking to teach valuable lessons without repeating the past, this episode is for you.Listen now to uncover the keys to creating a better future for the next generation.“Just because you learned that way doesn't mean your kids have to learn that way. We have to not just lift the curve–but we have to shift the curve. You can teach them what you have learned and shift the curve up so they don't suffer because the new path will give them new lessons.”- Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps:01:54 - What goes through your mind when you think of your kids?03:50 - Lift the curve or shift it?11:05 - Be the sherpa, not the mountainResources:- Know Your Investor DNA - https://go.wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/investordna- 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

Sep 17, 2024 • 26min
Operationalizing Generosity
Discover how kindness can be a powerful strategy for success. Operationalizing generosity shifts perceptions in both personal and professional realms. Learn three actionable ways to give back that make a lasting impact. Explore the significance of sharing knowledge openly, which fosters goodwill and community growth. The conversation emphasizes creating value over chasing profit, highlighting that goodwill far surpasses money or fame. Tune in to understand why leading with generosity can transform your life and your business.

Sep 10, 2024 • 25min
3 Tools for Insane Productivity
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Have you ever wondered how the most successful people seem to get more done in less time? It’s not magic—it’s about maximizing every minute and aligning your efforts with your highest purpose.In this episode, Sharran reveals three game-changing strategies to supercharge your productivity. His insights will show you how to squeeze every drop of potential from each moment, transforming your daily routine into a powerhouse of productivity. Don’t just work harder—work smarter, with intention and focus, to achieve extraordinary results.Time is ticking, and it's our most precious, non-renewable resource. Are you making the most of yours? Tune in to learn how to turn every minute into a powerful step toward your goals before time runs out.Discover how we automated an entire day's work in Episode 43: How We Automated a Whole Day of Work: https://sharran.com/episode43/“The biggest flex is not checking off as many things from your list. The biggest flex is not having anything on your list to check off.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:02:00 - What sets the most successful apart?04:09 - Minimizing administrative overhead11:32 - Eliminating the ultimate productivity killer16:09 - How the Review-Preview method boosts productivity21:25 - A powerful productivity analogy22:26 - The top reason for lack of success22:48 - Recap: 3 tools for insane productivityResources:- 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

Sep 3, 2024 • 17min
4 Ways to Double Your Database
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Social media might be the land of endless scrolling, but how do you actually get people to stop, pay attention, and engage with you? The answer lies in building a powerful email list—your direct line to your audience. Want to know the secrets to skyrocket your list without spending a dime?In this episode, Sharran discusses the four most effective and completely free strategies for rapidly growing your email list. He highlights why an email list is the backbone of any successful business and how it’s the key to turning casual scrollers into loyal customers. Tune in to discover the strategies that will double your database and transform your digital relationships into real connections. Take advantage of these essential tips to elevate your business to the next level!“YouTube is not a scrolling platform, but almost everything else in the world is based on scrolling. And I've been thinking a lot about the idea of “How do I slow the scroll?” It might not be able to do a scroll stopper, but I can slow the scroll. And I know that the one platform I use that has not lost its efficacy—in fact, it's better than it's ever been—is email.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:03:45 - Are Facebook ads worth it for list building?05:23 - Growing your list with Zoom events07:37 - The power of list swaps10:25 - Using community drives to expand your database11:50 - Two smart strategies for raffles14:31 - Recap: 4 ways to double your listResources:- 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

Aug 27, 2024 • 23min
16 Lessons in 21 Minutes
Sharran Srivatsaa, an insightful speaker known for his transformative lessons, shares 16 powerful insights he's internalized from various thought leaders. He discusses the key to successful selling, the happiness advantage, and how we can cultivate positivity for personal and professional growth. Sharran emphasizes the difference between competing and practicing, the importance of mentorship, and how to handle negative emotions effectively. Tune in for actionable strategies that can elevate your mindset and life.

Aug 20, 2024 • 27min
Social Media Money Machine
Sharran, a strategist known for transforming social media into revenue streams, shares an insightful six-step formula for turning online presence into profit. He emphasizes the importance of operationalizing generosity and creating real impact through content. Sharran discusses the challenges of leveraging social platforms and reveals the power of reframing content from various angles. He highlights the key difference between information and implementation, encouraging listeners to engage better and grow their businesses through strategic social media use.

Aug 13, 2024 • 27min
Millionaire Success Formula
Sharran Srivatsaa, an expert in business growth and productivity, shares invaluable insights gleaned from two decades of mentorship. He discusses the concept of 'thematic decades' for long-term goal setting, emphasizing strategic planning for deep work. Discover how to maximize productivity with time blocking and align your environment for success. Sharran also highlights the importance of supportive networks and pursuing genuine passions, offering a blueprint that could elevate your journey to millionaire status.

Aug 6, 2024 • 20min
3 Deals in 59 Days
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Are you ready to elevate your real estate career or service business? Whether you're just starting out or looking to bounce back from a slump, this episode is designed for you!Tune in as Sharran uncovers four essential strategies to boost your career and business in 60 to 90 days. Sharran’s hands-on approach provides clear, actionable steps to achieve rapid success.Discover how you can land three deals in just 59 days. This episode offers valuable insights for real estate agents, service professionals, and business owners eager for practical guidance.Seize this chance to transform your business! Listen now, absorb the tips, and prepare to accelerate your success.“If a coach has not been there and done that and he does not have a system, please do not hire them because then you're gonna blame the coach or the coach is not gonna be happy with you, and then you're gonna be the same result it's gonna be really difficult.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:03:21 - 3 Essential elements for business success05:17 - Key advantages of joining a team08:05 - Top 2 reasons to become a real estate agent09:00 - Why hiring a coach is crucial and how to pick one12:01 - The impact of a mentor on your journey13:44 - Specialist vs. Generalist: Which one are you?17:01 - Recap: Four strategies to fast-track success17:24 - A critical step to maintain your successResources:- Renovations to Maximize Home Value - https://www.revive.realestate/- Deal of the Week System - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OU3-IUMyoCc- 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