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Business School with 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—CEO 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

Copyright: © Copyright 2023 Sharran Srivatsaa

Latest Episodes:

How to Automate Consistency Jul 26, 2022

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There's a quote that says, "Talent gets you noticed, but consistency gets you paid." But no one ever tells you how to do it. What if someone gives you a very simple system that allows you to automate consistency? In this episode, Sharran breaks down his 3-part process of building a habit to do anything in your life, even the things that you think you hate doing. So imagine if you can do anything that you want. Once you get this concept, it will change the way you look at everything.

If you want to test your consistency, Join the 5am Club

“To do great things, you have to do fewer things.”

- Sharran Srivatsaa

Timestamps:

00:00 How to automate consistency

02:46 3 BIG ideas that we're going to talk about today

03:33 A quick story of where this idea came from

04:23 What are you proud of in your life?

06:10 How to do great things

08:18 What is the 10-year accelerator and how does it help you make decisions?

10:24 The Habit Loop (Trigger-Action-Reward)

16:13 The fastest way to get on autopilot

17:36 People love your truth

18:40 Quick recap of today’s topic

Resources:

- Join the 5am Club

- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free

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The Fastest Way to Get Famous Jul 19, 2022

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"Fame is the most efficient business model." You must have heard that statement before. And it's okay to be famous. Fame allows you to do more good, stand out from the crowd, make more money, and draw attention to your cause. Fame is a good thing when it's done the right way. So how do you become famous? In this episode, Sharran walks us through his 3-step process on the fastest way to get famous. Once you understand this process, you can make it work with a lot of ease.

If you're interested in how Sharran's Partnership Program works, visit: HIGHLANDPRIME

“Fame is a good thing when it's done the right way.”

- Sharran Srivatsaa

Timestamps:

00:00 The most efficient business model

02:20 It's okay to be famous

04:35 A story about Hal Elrod that explains mindshare, timeshare, and the power of association

07:58 Step #1: How to occupy mindshare

14:51 Step #2: Dominate one platform

17:59 Step #3: Leverage other people's audiences

21:45 What being in someone else's show can do for you

23:26 The benefits of partnering with Sharran

24:14 Quick recap of today’s topic

Resources:

- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free

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9 Influencer Secrets Jul 12, 2022

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Are you curious about the strategies influencers use to build, grow, and scale their brands and businesses? Social media has changed the way people communicate. While reaching more people because of the many platforms is easier now, content creation has become more challenging because you have to compete with other brands and cut through the clutter. What are you going to post? What’s working right now?

In this episode, Sharran goes through nine secrets that allow influencers to stand out from the crowd. These were distilled and curated from 30 days of intensive research and tons of notes from Sharran. Imagine getting this valuable information in just 33 minutes. You don't want to miss this!

If you…

Have a business that is in the $3-10 million range
Want to 3X your growth in the next 3-5 years
Position your business for an exit

Go to: highlandprime.com for an opportunity to work with Sharran.

“Influencers are driven by impressions; celebrities are driven by capability.”

- Sharran Srivatsaa

Timestamps:

00:00 Here’s a special treat for you

02:06 A confession from Sharran

05:15 Do THIS first before embarking on a new project

06:56 Secret #1. They reuse content

09:01 Secret #2: They anchor and borrow credibility

10:20 Secret #3:They obsess over the hook

12:33 Secret #4: They use a lot of single trigger words

13:56 Secret #5: They create a lot of long-form content

19:46 Secret #6: They collaborate with others

21:28 Secret #7: They ask questions and engage in replies

24:58 Secret #8: They showcase results

27:47 Secret #9: They have a primary platform

30:12 Quick recap of today’s topic

32:14 Do you want to 3X your business in the next 3-5 years? Here’s an invitation to work with Sharran

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- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free

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How to Get Noticed in a Noisy World Jul 05, 2022

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Every single day we get 14 million commercial messages. That means our prospects, clients, and leads are getting more. Can you imagine? We live in a world full of noise and clutter. So how can you cut through the clutter and build relationships with people? How can we invite them to work with us in whatever way? In this episode, Sharran shares three big ideas about the way we communicate to get noticed in today’s noisy world.

“If you want to be taken seriously, show up consistently.”

- Sharran Srivatsaa

Timestamps:

00:00 We live in a world full of noise and clutter

02:33 How communication has evolved over the years

04:55 2 BIG learnings from running a 3-day email campaign between someone with millions of email subscribers vs. Sharran with 50k people in his email community

05:47 The #1 way to get through all the clutter

06:01 Big Idea #1: If you want to be taken seriously, show up consistently.

09:53 Big Idea #2: Social platforms are one too many; personal platforms are one to one.

13:46 Big Idea #3: If it's expected and it arrives consistently, it's not junk.

17:13 Here’s a big human learning

19:16 The one thing that bothers Sharran more than anything else

21:31 The best thing Sharran has ever done (and no one can beat him!)

22:39 Quick recap of today’s conversation

Resources:

- Join the 5 am Club

- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free

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Passive Income Retreat Takeaways Jun 28, 2022

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What goes on in a live event? Of course, you would know if you were lucky to join the Passive Income Mastermind Retreat. If not, here’s your chance to find out. Today, Sharran and two of his friends and fellow members of Club 200, Joey Mure and Mark Podolsky, will share their most significant takeaways from the private event. The event focused on three main topics:

How to Grow Your Passive Income
How to Reduce Your Tax Burden
How to Build the Infrastructure to Make Sure Everything Works Smoothly

Mark Podolsky is a trusted authority on buying and selling raw land that he came to be known as The Land Geek. He has flipped over 6,257 properties since 2001 and has made millions of dollars in this niche.

Joey Mure is the co-host of the Wealth Without Wall Street podcast and a proponent of building passive income to achieve financial freedom. Together with his business partner Russ Morgan, Joey organized this live event in Austin, TX bringing together four powerhouse speakers, including Sharran and some panelists, to create a life-changing event for their members.

If you want to know how you can be a part of the next Passive Income Mastermind, tune in to this episode.

“Live events change lives.”

- Sharran Srivatsaa

Timestamps:

00:00 Here’s your chance to discover what transpired in this exclusive event

02:57 Joey shares the idea behind the Passive Income Retreat

07:29 Mark’s biggest takeaway from the event has something to do with turning your liabilities into assets and thinking big

10:55 Sharran explains what happens when someone has a BIG Goal but No Plan. Hey, you can’t just manifest something grand without crafting a plan to achieve it.

16:12 Mark talks about the impact of Sharran’s presentation, specifically the concept of the “first domino.”

18:45 Sharran shares how effective the live event was with a well-designed stage presentation and curated breakout groups that function like mini advisory boards

24:45 Here’s your opportunity to join Club 200 and be part of the next Passive Income Mastermind - https://www.wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/club200

26:01 An event suited for introverts with fun events, meaningful conversations, shared experiences, and overflowing exchange of value

28:17 Sharran’s thoughts on what the internet has done for us and how to access the most profitable last mile (The 80/20 Rule)

31:24 Joey shares an actual result from one of their members

33:33 Final thoughts and takeaways from the Passive Income Mastermind

Connect with Joey Mure & Mark Podolsky:

- Mark Podolsky

Resources:

- Apply to join the Passive Income Mastermind

- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free

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One Question Every Business Owner Must Ask Right Now Jun 21, 2022

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When entrepreneurs do well in their business, they often say, “Oh yeah, we’re crushing it! Our business grew by X%!” But when it's not doing well, they instantly blame the market. It's a normal reaction. But how do you grow your business in whatever market condition?

In today’s episode, Sharran will share the one question every business owner must answer and the three lessons from a private board meeting with a billion-dollar company. If you are an entrepreneur, this information will hugely benefit your business. So tune in and discover the three things you can do to have a thriving business regardless of market conditions.

Interested in partnering with Sharran or learning more about their partnership model? DM him on Instagram with the word PARTNER. - INSTAGRAM

“Brand is the invisible hand that will lift you. The lack of brand is the invisible hand that will crush you.”

- Sharran Srivatsaa

Timestamps:

00:00 Behind the scenes of a private board meeting of a billion-dollar company

03:34 The one question that affected the vibration of the room

04:25 Business owners should recognize this truth about business growth

07:25 How do we get our business to grow without the market correlation?

07:56 Lesson #1: Is this the time to redefine your “ONLY statement”?

08:45 Examples of “ONLY statement” that differentiate your business from the competition

11:33 Lesson #2: Brand is the invisible hand that will lift you. The lack of brand is the invisible hand that will crush you.

15:01 Lesson #3:This is the time to grow the front side of your funnel.

18:04 Quick recap of today’s topic

20:34 Here’s an offer to learn more about partnering with Sharran and growing your business regardless of market conditions.

Resources:

- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free - https://sharran.com/4weekmba/

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Learn Marketing From My 10yr Old Son Jun 14, 2022

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What is marketing? Why do brands advertise? No matter how good you are at what you do, it doesn’t automatically mean that people know you. So it is your responsibility to make your brand known. That’s where marketing comes in. And one of the coolest ways to market your brand is by product placement. The more familiar you are, the more people will trust you and buy from you. In today’s episode, you will hear a conversation between Sharran and his 10-year-old son about this essential aspect of marketing.

“It doesn't really matter how good you are if no one knows about you.”

- Sharran Srivatsaa

Timestamps:

00:00 A walking conversation between father and son

02:39 What is marketing, according to a 10-year-old boy?

02:55 Let’s talk about Product Placement

03:33 Why Iron Man drives an Audi R8 Spyder

05:01 The reasonAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D. only drive Lexus cars

05:29 What does the Reticular Activating System (RAS) have to do with marketing?

06:51 The simple reason brands advertise

08:21 Why product placements work

Resources:

- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free

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Big Funks and Small Funks Jun 07, 2022

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Two things affect us, no matter who we are. First, we deal with day-to-day issues, the small funks. But then there are big and often heavy issues that nag us. If we learn how to deal with the big and small funks, our lives will be significantly better. In this episode, Sharran shares his formula for dealing with the big and small funks. Putting these issues in perspective and knowing what to do next is the key to a brighter future.

“The coolest people to be around are those who believe in a bigger and a better future.”

- Sharran Srivatsaa

Timestamps:

00:00 Catching the sunrise at the Top of the World

00:22 Two things that affect all of us

01:47 What is a small funk?

03:33 The formula for dealing with the small funks - When X, Do Y

05:07 This is the fastest way to get out of a small funk

05:15 What is a big funk?

05:24 There are two reasons why you have a big funk

06:15 The simplest way to solve your belief problem

07:11 Being unsure of what to do next comes from several issues

07:44 The easiest way to get out of the big funk

08:44 Quick recap of today’s topic

Resources:

- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free

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How to Scale Your Business May 31, 2022

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Are you ready to scale your business? And do you know exactly how to do that? Today, Sharran lets you in on his proven structure for scaling your business. It doesn't matter what industry you are in; this Four-Phase Structure will work for you. What's important is that you have the thinking tool to help you know what happens in each phase, figure out which phase your business is in, and find out what you can do to scale your business.

The Four Phases are: Standardize, Optimize, Grow, and Scale. Tune in to the episode to learn more about each phase.

If you have any questions for Sharran, send him a DM on Instagram with the word “scale” - Instagram

“When you can confidently predict what will happen, it makes the business significantly more joyful.”

- Sharran Srivatsaa

Timestamps:

00:00 Do you know how to scale your business?

03:51 The Four Phases of Scaling Your Business

04:08 Phase #1: STANDARDIZE - Attraction, Conversion, Delivery

05:04 How do you get more people into your world?

06:10 How do you generate opportunities?

07:03 What is your offer and unique selling proposition?

09:33 Two things that happen once you Standardize the Happy Path

10:01 Phase #2: OPTIMIZE - Mapping the Journey on a Flowchart

10:45 How do you map the journey? Try to visualize it while Sharran gives a run-through.

13:56 Ask yourself this: “What is one 15-minute upgrade that I can make?”

16:37 How do you know when your upgrade is done?

17:52 Phase #3: GROW - Hire or Acquire the Capability

20:05 What does investing in a coaching program do?

21:41 The Two Phases of Growth - How do you get more business, and what infrastructure do you need?

22:05 Taking a look at a critical metric

23:10 What else should you know about growing your business?

23:28 What is The Learning Algorithm?

24:42 The Swamp of Success and why it matters

26:34 Phase #4: SCALE - How do you define it?

30:16 Why is it so important to map the process?

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The First Step to Greatness May 24, 2022

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A lot of people want to do great things. But how do you take the first step to greatness? In this episode, Sharran shares three big insights on how you can take that first step. This idea was inspired by Sharran’s daughter, Lara when she learned how to walk for the first time. And it’s a super-powerful illustration of what we all need to be great. And being perfect is not one of those things. Greatness is a choice. So, if you want to choose to be great, tune in and discover the three lessons so you can take your first step to greatness as soon as you can.

“The more first steps you take, the more giant leaps you will make.”

- Sharran Srivatsaa

Timestamps:

00:00 The concept of The First Step to Greatness

01:40 A memory that inspired this episode

02:35 Lesson #1: The more first steps you take, the more giant leaps you will make!

02:58 Lesson #2: Fifty Pounds of Clay - Your best quality work is directly related to the quantity of work you’ve done.

06:55 It’s very hard to take the first step without this thing

07:31 Sometimes, you don’t need perfection

07:51 Lesson #3: The Key Learning - Create the perfect environment before taking your first step.

08:31 Why do you need to treat everything you do like you're skydiving?

10:24 A quick recap of today's topic

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- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free

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