Business School with Sharran Srivatsaa

Sharran Srivatsaa
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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

  1. 6D AGO

    What Winners Actually Do

    Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! What if the secret to winning wasn't talent or luck, but the habits you practice every day? In this episode, Sharran shares a no-nonsense look at the habits that consistently set winners apart. From working beyond probability to the power of stacking evidence, Sharran walks through the core behaviors that make up a winning mindset. These habits aren't driven by luck or talent, but by consistent, focused actions that yield long-term results. Whether it's pushing through discomfort or sprinting through focused seasons, the episode highlights actionable steps to help you build success, even when no one is watching. Tune in to hear how the simple habits of winners can transform your business, your brand, and your personal growth. If you're ready to level up and embrace a winning mindset, check out this episode and start applying these strategies today! “If nobody's criticizing you, you're probably not doing anything interesting.” - Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 01:44 - How winners increase their chances 02:31 - Building confidence through evidence 03:35 - Doing work that nobody sees 04:30 - Seasons of intensity 05:38 - Using doubt as information 06:29 - Doing one more 07:05 - Action before motivation Resources: - The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/ - Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/ - Board Member: ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing - https://arcmf.com/ - Board Member: The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/ Connect with Sharran: - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/likesharran - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/ - X - https://x.com/sharran - LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharran - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpl_gT1bVB1iNZl9yQbWuA?sub_confirmation=1 - a href="https://www.threads.com/@sharransrivatsaa" rel="noopener...

    10 min

  2. JAN 6

    How I Run Interviews

    Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! Hiring A-players? Forget the traditional interview playbook. Learn the new way to assess talent and make smarter hiring decisions. In today’s episode, Sharran walks us through the modern interview process he uses to hire top talent at Acquisition.com. Ditching outdated behavioral interviews, he shares a three-part method that goes beyond scripted answers and reveals how candidates actually think and work in real-life situations. Whether you're hiring for your team or looking to enhance your interviewing skills, this episode will teach you the techniques to spot the true A-players. “The most-cited meta-analysis of hiring is called the Schmidt and Hunter study. They found that work sample tests, essentially giving the candidates something to do with case studies and problem-solving simulations, like getting them to actually think through a situation, outperform every single traditional interview when it comes to predicting future performance.” - Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 02:47 - Why traditional interviews are ineffective for modern roles 05:01 - The Reverse Consulting Method: Assessing how candidates think through real-world problems 07:05 - The power of asking for "bad ideas" to assess judgment and decision-making skills 09:18 - Giving candidates real project ownership to gauge their problem-solving abilities 10:31 - The importance of managing complexity and setting the right interview conditions to see candidates shine 11:36 - Recap of the three essential techniques for modern interviewing Resources: - The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/ - Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/ - Board Member: ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing - https://arcmf.com/ - Board Member: The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/ Connect with Sharran: - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/likesharran - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/ - X - https://x.com/sharran - LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharran - a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpl_gT1bVB1iNZl9yQbWuA?sub_confirmation=1" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    15 min

  3. 12/30/2025

    How Billionaires Avoid Taxes

    Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! Most people think taxes are unavoidable once their investments grow. But billionaires play a completely different game. In this episode, Sharran breaks down the single strategy the wealthiest individuals use to access liquidity without selling assets or paying capital gains taxes. You’ll learn how securities-based lending works, why borrowing is not a taxable event, and how billionaires like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and others use their portfolios as personal banks. More importantly, Sharran explains how this strategy applies to everyday investors with far smaller portfolios. Sharran also walks through the real risks—margin calls, interest rate exposure, and poor capital allocation—so you understand when this tool is powerful and when it can destroy wealth.  If you want your money to keep compounding while still funding real estate, business growth, or new opportunities, this episode gives you the playbook. “The greatest hack in wealth creation is to become your own bank so that you can borrow from yourself.” - Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 01:16 - How billionaires avoid taxes without loopholes 03:05 - Why selling assets triggers wealth destruction 05:17 - Securities-based lending explained step by step 06:51 - Real example: Borrow vs. sell  10:26 - Margin calls and how investors get wiped out 11:30 - Safe borrowing rules to protect your portfolio 13:23 - How to set up a securities-backed line of credit 15:25 - Key takeaway from today's episode Resources: - The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/ - Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/ - Board Member: ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing - https://arcmf.com/ - Board Member: The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/ Connect with Sharran: - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/likesharran - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/ - X - https://x.com/sharran - LinkedIn - a...

    17 min

  4. 12/23/2025

    What Rich People Do Naturally

    Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! Everyone wants to be rich, but most people don’t know that the habits of the wealthy are often very different from what society expects. In this episode, Sharran breaks down the five core actions and mindsets that set the rich apart. For example, rich people understand that every decision comes with a cost, and they make those decisions with full awareness of what’s at stake. They aren’t concerned with impressing others. It’s not about flaunting wealth; it’s about building wealth through sound decisions and actions. Plus, they fix problems through behavior changes, not just apologies, and they consistently try again even after failure. Finally, rich people give the greatest gift: their full attention. Learn these simple yet powerful habits anyone can start implementing today. “Rich people understand trade-offs. The one thing rich people understand is that every choice costs something.” - Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 01:38 - Understanding trade-offs: Every decision comes with a cost 03:12 - Stop trying to impress others: Focus on building wealth 04:53 - Fix problems through behavioral changes, not apologies 06:21 - Keep going: The power of trying one more time 07:55 - Giving attention: How attention builds influence and wealth 09:40 - Recap: What rich people do naturally Resources: - The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/ - Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/ - Board Member: ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing - https://arcmf.com/ - Board Member: The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/ Connect with Sharran: - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/likesharran - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/ - X - https://x.com/sharran - LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharran - YouTube - a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpl_gT1bVB1iNZl9yQbWuA?sub_confirmation=1" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    12 min

  5. 12/16/2025

    The Algorithm Is Lying To You

    Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! Social media has become part of our everyday lives, but that doesn’t make it trustworthy. The most dangerous part isn’t the misinformation itself–it’s how believable it looks. In this cautionary episode, Sharran exposes how social media algorithms manipulate what you believe, especially about money. He reveals that most viral financial content isn’t built to help you–it’s built to profit from your clicks. Backed by shocking data from FINRA, Sharran explains why over 70% of online finance posts fail basic compliance standards and how influencers earn more from your attention than your success. He dives into the psychology of algorithmic incentives, showing how platforms reward confidence over accuracy and how that distorts the truth. You’ll also learn three simple rules to spot fake gurus and protect yourself from misleading advice online. Stop making decisions based on what you see or hear from social media-verify the information from more reliable sources. “Whoever is shouting loudest–the biggest, loudest advice–about money is often giving the worst advice about money.” - Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 02:04 - What FINRA discovered about viral finance posts 02:44 - Why algorithms push bad financial advice 04:31 - The “algorithm economics problem” explained 06:22 - The hidden business model behind finance influencers 09:09 - What good financial content should include 10:35 - The three rules to protect yourself from bad advice 12:43 - Why you should always verify with “boring sources” Resources: - The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/ - Acquisition.com -  https://www.acquisition.com/ - Board Member: ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing - https://arcmf.com/ - Board Member: The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/ Connect with Sharran: - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/likesharran - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/ - X - https://x.com/sharran - LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharran - a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpl_gT1bVB1iNZl9yQbWuA?sub_confirmation=1" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    15 min

  6. 12/09/2025

    Followers Are Officially Dead

    Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! Is your follower count lying to you? Sharran reveals why social media followers are officially dead and why that’s actually great news. In this episode, he breaks down how algorithms have shifted from social media to interest media, meaning your audience is no longer the people who follow you–it’s whoever the algorithm decides will care about your content. Sharran shares the real metrics that matter now (spoiler: it’s not likes) and explains why saves and shares are the new currency of reach. You’ll learn how to engineer viral growth by asking one simple question before hitting publish: “Why would someone share this?” This episode will completely change how you think about social media, virality, and growth in the creator economy. “No post goes viral without massive shares.” - Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 01:07 - Real examples: 16K followers, 2.3M views 02:04 - Why your followers aren’t your audience anymore 04:09 - The only metrics that matter: saves and shares 05:21 - The one question that drives virality 06:22 - The psychology behind shareability 08:05 - Why “interest media” is here to stay 10:02 - The new rule of content creation Resources: - The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/ - Acquisition.com -  https://www.acquisition.com/ - Board Member: ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing - https://arcmf.com/ - Board Member: The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/ Connect with Sharran: - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/likesharran - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/ - X - https://x.com/sharran - LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharran - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpl_gT1bVB1iNZl9yQbWuA?sub_confirmation=1 - Threads - a...

    12 min

  7. 12/02/2025

    Learn Any Skill 10x Faster

    Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! Most people think success comes from working harder, but the real edge comes from learning faster. In this episode, Sharran reveals the three shortcuts that will help you master any skill 10x faster.  You’ll discover how to reach out directly to experts using his “Magic DM Script,” the AI prompt that instantly identifies the 20% of knowledge that creates 80% of your results, and the “Learning Dogma” method that turns new insights into lifelong wisdom. These are the frameworks Sharran uses to learn anything at lightning speed without wasting hours in the YouTube rabbit hole or reading a dozen books.  If you’ve ever wanted to fast-track your growth, this episode is your blueprint. “When you listen to something, you get to learn it once. When you teach something, you get to learn it twice (that's a Jim Kwik quote, by the way). But when you document something, you get to learn it forever.” - Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 02:02 - Why speed of learning is the ultimate advantage 03:37 - Shortcut #1: The Magic DM Script 07:44 - Shortcut #2: Using AI to identify the 20% that matters 11:41 - Shortcut #3: The Learning Dogma framework 13:55 - Why frameworks boost recall and retention 14:56 - Recap: Learn Any Skill 10x Faster Resources: - The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/ - Acquisition.com -  https://www.acquisition.com/ - Board Member: ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing - https://arcmf.com/ - Board Member: The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/ Connect with Sharran: - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/likesharran - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/ - X - https://x.com/sharran - LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharran - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpl_gT1bVB1iNZl9yQbWuA?sub_confirmation=1 - a...

    17 min

  8. 11/25/2025

    How to Become a Super Human

    Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! Are you curious to know what it takes to become a superhuman? In this powerful episode, Sharran reveals the secrets to becoming the best version of yourself by sharing the framework for personal growth. Forget the self-help jargon–this episode breaks personal growth down to simple, actionable steps that will accelerate your transformation.  Sharran explains how personal growth is like math and how changing your behavior with a proven system can help you achieve extraordinary results. He also explores the importance of learning, intelligence, and wisdom, breaking down how we all can level up in every area of our lives.  If you're ready to accelerate your personal growth and become the best version of yourself, listen now, and share this episode with a friend who’s ready for extraordinary growth. “Growth is math. I just want you to know this: An input creates an output. If you just know that, if you can figure out the right input, you will get the output you want.” - Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 02:27 - The problem with the traditional school system 05:02 - The math of personal growth 06:34 - Learning and why it matters 08:10 - Understanding intelligence and learning rate 10:32 - Wisdom: The stockpile of lessons over time 12:31 - The “When-Then” algorithm: A framework to change your behavior 17:34 - The power of modeling: Learning from those ahead of you 21:10 - How to use feedback for personal growth 23:27 - Applying the “When-Then” behavior formula to everyday life Resources: - The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/ - Acquisition.com -  https://www.acquisition.com/ - Board Member: ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing - https://arcmf.com/ - Board Member: The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/ Connect with Sharran: - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/likesharran - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/ - X - https://x.com/sharran - LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharran - a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpl_gT1bVB1iNZl9yQbWuA?sub_confirmation=1" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    28 min
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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

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