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Business School with Sharran Srivatsaa

Business School with Sharran Srivatsaa

By: 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.comCopyright 2025 Sharran Srivatsaa Economics Management Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales Personal Finance
Episodes
  • Why Most Bosses Suck

    Why Most Bosses Suck
    Aug 19 2025

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    Have you ever wondered why so many bosses fail to inspire their teams? In this episode, Sharran dives into the controversial topic that no one wants to discuss—why most bosses suck.


    He argues that many leaders, who love their titles and control, often lack the necessary skills to be effective bosses, which can damage team dynamics and productivity. Sharran also explains what good leadership is all about and how you can become the kind of boss people actually want to work for.


    If you’re a leader, he offers actionable insights to help you improve, and if you’re working under a boss who isn’t quite up to par, you'll find helpful advice on how to navigate that environment.


    If you’re a boss or part of a team, listen to this episode and learn how to break away from the toxic “boss” mindset and become a true leader.


    “Respect doesn't come from your position in the org chart; it comes from watching someone lead by example.”

    - Sharran Srivatsaa

    

    Timestamps:

    01:34 - Leaders who love the title "boss"

    03:54 - Hypocrisy in leadership: “Unemployable” entrepreneurs

    04:45 - Great leaders manage the work, not the people

    05:54 - The harmful impact of org charts

    07:40 - The danger of credit-hungry bosses

    09:10 - Titles don’t matter: focus on value, not status

    10:49 - How great leaders learn from experience

    11:38 - Leaders who don’t respond but expect responsiveness

    12:30 - Leadership is a reverse triangle

    14:20 - Leadership is about loving the work, not the title

    15:52 - Two reasons why Sharran would choose to work for someone else


    Resources:

    - The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/

    - Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/

    - Join the Future Proof Community - https://futureproofsecrets.com/

    - 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 -

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    19 mins
  • Underdog Growth System

    Underdog Growth System
    Aug 12 2025
    Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!How do you create a marketing system that works and brings in clients while you sleep? In this episode, Sharran reveals his Underdog Growth System, a powerful framework for those who want to grow without the burnout associated with constantly hustling. Drawing from his experience scaling billion-dollar companies, Sharran breaks down the mindset shifts, real-life strategy, and the motivation you need to turn your underdog status into explosive growth. If you’ve ever felt like the odds were stacked against you, this is the playbook you’ve been waiting for. Tune in and discover how to leverage your grit, outgrow your competition, and build something great. “You don't need to hustle. You just need to build something different–you just need to have some kind of plan.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:02:32 - Do you have a clear and compelling offer?04:15 - The power of the one thing: One campaign, one goal05:23 - Talk to one person and use their language06:35 - Sell the outcome, not the tool08:19 - Post where the money is09:16 - Do you have a follow-up system in place?10:25 - How to replicate one big idea 12:08 - Treat your marketing campaign like a product15:14 - How to build a lead sprinkler system16:32 - Why ship it broken is the way to goResources:- Sharran's Email Sprinkler System - https://sharran.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Side-Email-Sprinker-Sample-Email-Structures.pdf- The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/- Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/- Join the Future Proof Community - https://futureproofsecrets.com/- 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-
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    21 mins
  • How To Win

    How To Win
    Aug 5 2025

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    What if I told you that the key to winning in business, life, and relationships isn’t a secret strategy, but a set of simple, decisive actions that anyone can take?


    In this episode, Sharran shares his ten “shortcuts” to success in a world that’s obsessed with quick fixes. These principles are designed to help you level up your business, personal growth, and overall mindset.


    The ideas he outlines aren’t just motivational; they’re actionable. If you want to separate yourself from the crowd and make your success inevitable, this episode will give you the tools to do just that. Tune in to hear Sharran break down the ten lessons that have helped him achieve enormous success.


    “The thing that actually moves the needle comes from the boring stuff that nobody sees–the extra call, the late-night email, the hard conversation that you didn't want to have but you had to have anyway, the person you had to let go, the person you needed to hire.”

    - Sharran Srivatsaa


    Timestamps:

    02:35 - Effort is the Ultimate Equalizer: Why focused work beats talent

    03:40 - Stacking the Proof: Building confidence through reps, not affirmations

    05:37 - Nobody Sees the Work: The importance of working in silence

    06:55 - Obsession Over Average: How obsession drives success

    08:57 - Using Doubt as Fuel: How to turn criticism into motivation

    10:28 - The Power of One More: Why doing one more thing can make the difference

    11:47 - Suffering with Intention: Embracing discomfort as part of the process

    13:48 - Track the Ledger: How to stay on track with your goals

    15:46 - Boring is the Battleground: Doing the mundane stuff consistently

    17:29 - Outwork Your Excuses: Don’t wait for motivation; follow the plan


    Resources:

    - The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/

    - Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/

    - Join the Future Proof Community - https://futureproofsecrets.com/

    - 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

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    23 mins
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