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Business School with Sharran Srivatsaa

Sharran Srivatsaa

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Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 335

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

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How to Speak Like a Billion Dollar CEO

Season 2 · Episode 335

Thursday, October 1, 2026 • Duration 13:13

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! Did you know your communication skills matter more to your career than your technical expertise? In this episode, Sharran reveals three communication frameworks that can help entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals make complex ideas easier to understand and more likely to stick. First, he explains why organizing ideas into three key points makes communication more memorable. Next, he shares how geometric shapes can turn complicated ideas into mental snapshots people can easily recall and share. Finally, he introduces the Why–What–How–Now framework, a simple structure for helping an audience understand why an idea matters, where they’re going, how to get there, and what happens next. Sharran also shares lessons learned from investing $50,000 in a speaking coach and demonstrates how AI can help structure complex ideas. “Your communication skills will determine your compensation more than your technical skills ever will.” ~ Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:08 - How the Rule of Three makes ideas easier to understand 02:59 - Using geometric shapes to communicate complex ideas 07:28 - The communication structure that changes everything 12:37 - How to use AI to communicate complex ideas Disclaimer: Financial decisions depend on individual circumstances. Please consider speaking with qualified financial professionals before making investment decisions. Resources: - The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/ - Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/ - ACQ Real Estate - https://acqre.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 - https://www.threads.com/@sharransrivatsaa

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Investor Explains the Only Guide You Need to Make Passive Income

Season 2 · Episode 334

Monday, September 28, 2026 • Duration 08:51

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! What happens if every dollar in your bank account had a job? In this episode, Sharran breaks down why letting cash sit in a bank account may not be enough to build long-term financial freedom. He then introduces a practical way to start creating passive income. Sharran explains what passive income means, why he calls it “pre-funded income,” and how the shift from trading time for money to having money generate income can create greater financial freedom. He also introduces the concept of tiny income-generating assets and shares three ways you can build one. For entrepreneurs and aspiring investors, this episode reminds us that the goal isn’t simply to earn more, but to put capital and assets to work. “If every employee needs a job, every dollar needs a job as well. It is our job to give every dollar a job.” ~ Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:51 - Why leaving money in a bank account is a bad idea 02:10 - What passive income really means 03:51 - The path from active income to financial freedom 05:46 - Arnold Schwarzenegger’s real estate wealth-building story 06:28 - 3 Ways to build tiny income-generating assets 08:32 - The biggest takeaway from this episode Disclaimer: Financial decisions depend on individual circumstances. Please consider speaking with qualified financial professionals before making investment decisions. Resources: - The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/ - Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/ - ACQ Real Estate - https://acqre.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 - https://www.threads.com/@sharransrivatsaa

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After 31 Years of Investing, THIS Is My Exact System (Copy Me)

Season 2 · Episode 333

Thursday, September 24, 2026 • Duration 21:43

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! The biggest investing struggle isn’t picking the wrong stock–it's not having a system in place. In this episode, Sharran breaks down the investing framework he uses to make smarter, more disciplined decisions without constantly watching the market. He explains his three core rules of investing, explores the difference between active, passive, and thematic investors, and explains why knowing which type you are matters. Sharran then dives into tax optimization, asset location, tax-loss harvesting, and the simple weekly, monthly, and quarterly cadence he uses to manage his portfolio. Financial freedom goes beyond finding great investments. It includes creating a system and using it consistently to deploy your investments over time. Tune in, take notes, and build an investing playbook designed for the long term. “A passive investor essentially invests in active investors... because if it's passive for you, it has to be active for someone else.” ~ Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:54 - The three rules behind Sharran’s investing system 05:47 - Tax-loss harvesting and building a warehouse of losses 08:15 - Investment strategies, asset allocation, and optimizing for taxes 17:15 - The weekly, monthly, and quarterly investing cadence 20:45 - How a simple system creates investing confidence Disclaimer: Financial decisions depend on individual circumstances. Please consider speaking with qualified financial professionals before making investment decisions. Resources: - The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/ - Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/ - ACQ Real Estate - https://acqre.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 - https://www.threads.com/@sharransrivatsaa

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4 Brutally Honest Truths That Are Stopping You From Becoming Rich

Season 2 · Episode 332

Monday, September 21, 2026 • Duration 11:34

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! Everyone talks about the different ways to create wealth. But what if some of the financial advice you've been following is keeping you broke? In this episode, Sharran breaks down four brutally honest money truths about 401(k)s, credit cards, hot stocks, crypto, and financial advisors, and challenges some of the conventional advice people receive about money. The goal is to become financially literate. At least enough to understand your money, question the incentives behind the advice you're getting, and take personal responsibility for building your wealth. “Everyone talks about how to get rich. Nobody talks about the brutal truths on how we're staying poor, we're staying broke, even though our entire families are working hard.” ~ Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:25 - Why maxing out your 401(k) won't make you rich 02:14 - Why cutting up your credit cards isn't a wealth strategy 04:10 - The danger of chasing hot stocks, crypto, and random tips 06:41 - Why financial advisors won't make you rich 09:28 - Why financial literacy matters even when you have an advisor 10:40 - The real goal: take personal responsibility for your money Disclaimer: Financial decisions depend on individual circumstances. Please consider speaking with qualified financial professionals before making investment decisions. Resources: - The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/ - Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/ - ACQ Real Estate - https://acqre.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 - https://www.threads.com/@sharransrivatsaa

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Why I Left Goldman Sachs After Landing My Dream Job

Season 2 · Episode 331

Thursday, September 17, 2026 • Duration 11:20

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! What happens when you finally land your dream job only to realize it may not be the right path for you? Sharran spent years working toward Goldman Sachs, landing the job after 39 one-on-one interviews, but he walked away from it a few years later. Today, he shares three lessons he learned while working at Goldman Sachs that made him question his role as an investment banker and ultimately led him down a different path. He tells the story of the opportunity that changed everything: taking a stake in a struggling real estate business despite never having operated a company before. With his money, time, and reputation on the line, Sharran helped grow the business from just over $300 million to $3.4 billion in five years. More importantly, he learned what it takes to become an entrepreneur. This is the story of how Goldman Sachs helped Sharran discover what he was truly meant to do and why the best career path isn't always the most prestigious one. “You don't want to get good at something that you hate.” ~ Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:45 - The hidden costs in financial fees 04:10 - The lesson that demonstrated the power of ownership 06:01 - A lesson on the skills and sacrifice needed for entrepreneurship 08:01 - How Sharran grew Teles Properties 10X in five years 10:31 - How to figure out whether entrepreneurship is right for you Disclaimer: Financial decisions depend on individual circumstances. Please consider speaking with qualified financial professionals before making investment decisions. Resources: - The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/ - Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/ - ACQ Real Estate - https://acqre.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 - https://www.threads.com/@sharransrivatsaa

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How I Would Invest $1000 If I Were Starting Over

Season 2 · Episode 330

Monday, September 14, 2026 • Duration 14:43

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! What would you do with your first $1,000? Most people see their first $1,000 as money to save, invest, or spend. But what if you’re looking at it all wrong? In this episode, Sharran challenges the conventional approach to investing and explains why your first $1,000 should be viewed as an opportunity to create something bigger, not simply as money to put into a stock, ETF, or savings account. He introduces the One-Hour Question, a constraint designed to help you figure out what you could build with $1,000 while working just one hour a day. He then explains the Learning Dividend: investing in a skill that can increase your earning potential for years to come. Finally, Sharran explains why you are your best investment and why the return on investing in yourself is often difficult to see immediately. The goal isn't to grow $1,000 into $1 million overnight but to learn how to create the million dollars repeatedly. “It’s not about the $1,000; it’s what the $1,000 can enable you to actually do.” ~ Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:57 - The one-hour question: What can you build with $1,000? 04:16 - The learning dividend: invest in skills that pay for life 08:20 - The weekend sprint: learn a valuable skill without spending $1,000 09:42 - Why you are your best investment 13:03 - Why the ROI of investing in yourself is hard to see 14:08 - The real goal of your first $1,000 Disclaimer: Financial decisions depend on individual circumstances. Please consider speaking with qualified financial professionals before making investment decisions. Resources: - The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/ - Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/ - ACQ Real Estate - https://acqre.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 - https://www.threads.com/@sharransrivatsaa

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I Built 2 Billion Dollar Businesses. Here's What I Learned.

Season 2 · Episode 329

Thursday, September 10, 2026 • Duration 25:32

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! You can have a great business idea, talented people, and ambitious goals–but without the right systems for hiring, decision-making, focus, wealth, and leadership, growth can become much harder than it needs to be. In this episode, Sharran shares seven major lessons from 30 years of building businesses, investing in more than 100 companies, and leading organizations at scale. He begins with one of the biggest drivers of business performance: finding and keeping A players who can create significantly more value than they cost. Sharran then breaks down his four-step decision-making framework, introduces his wealth ladder, and explains why financial freedom requires a system rather than simply a higher-paying job. Sharran closes with a leadership lesson that applies to teams, individuals, and even AI. If you want to build a better business without learning every lesson the hard way, take these seven principles and put them into action. “A great leader's job is to define what good looks like.” ~ Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:23 - Lesson #1: How to find and keep A players 04:09 - Lesson #2: The 4-step framework for better decisions 07:36 - Lesson #3: Build a business for options, not just an exit 10:03 - Lesson #4: Turn value into a powerful value proposition 13:15 - Lesson #5: Why focus is more important than intelligence 16:43 - Lesson #6: The wealth ladder and how to get rich once 21:07 - Lesson #7: Great leaders define what good looks like Disclaimer: Financial decisions depend on individual circumstances. Please consider speaking with qualified financial professionals before making investment decisions. Resources: - The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/ - Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/ - ACQ Real Estate - https://acqre.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 - https://www.threads.com/@sharransrivatsaa

This Goldman Sachs Secret Finds Winning Investments ($3B+)

Season 2 · Episode 328

Monday, September 7, 2026 • Duration 20:44

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! Most people invest based on hype, advice from friends, or the promise of high returns. But without a framework, you can either make emotional decisions that cost you or freeze and miss good opportunities. In this episode, Sharran introduces the Investment X-Ray, a four-part framework he has used for 20 years to evaluate investments and make better financial decisions. He breaks the framework into four categories and explains how each category can be scored out of 25 to create a simple 100-point investment filter. He then applies it to examples including gold, startups, ETFs, Bitcoin, and real estate. Drawing from his experience as an investment banker and professional investor, Sharran explains why relying on financial advice from social media can be dangerous. His Investment X-Ray allows investors to analyze and compare opportunities based on factors that actually matter to their goals. “Rule number one of making an investment is don't lose money, right? Or if you know what you're doing, at least you know the risk that's associated with it.” ~ Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:29 - Capital preservation: understanding your potential downside 02:51 - Tax efficiency: looking beyond investment returns 05:25 - Yield or cash flow: making your money work for you 06:36 - Growth: evaluating an investment’s long-term upside 07:23 - The 100-point Investment X-Ray scoring system 09:26 - Using the framework to evaluate startups 11:46 - Applying the X-Ray to ETFs and the S&P 500 14:38 - Evaluating Bitcoin through the four-part framework 17:25 - Comparing real estate investments using the Investment X-Ray Disclaimer: Financial decisions depend on individual circumstances. Please consider speaking with qualified financial professionals before making investment decisions. Resources: - The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/ - Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/ - ACQ Real Estate - https://acqre.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 - https://www.threads.com/@sharransrivatsaa

If I Started Over Tomorrow, I'd Do These 7 Things First

Season 2 · Episode 327

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 • Duration 19:42

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! (https://sharran.com/podcast/) You can spend decades learning lessons the hard way, or you can learn from someone who has already built billion-dollar companies, lost millions, and started from dumpster-diving for food. In this episode, Sharran reflects on the seven lessons he wishes he had learned earlier in his entrepreneurial journey. He explains why persistence can be more powerful than having a perfect “why,” why entrepreneurs should build the biggest possible business, and how creating a competitive moat can turn massive upfront effort into long-term leverage. He also explores why building a business is less about the exit and more about creating options. Sharran then shares his belief that everything has a playbook, warns against risking an entire “empire” for a short-term opportunity, and explains his definition of being “deserving.” Success leaves clues. Don't waste decades figuring it out through trial and error; steal the seven lessons from Sharran so you can start winning. “Everything in life has a playbook. I’m a strong believer that everything in life has a way to win. And I call that the input-output equation.” ~Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:06 - Lesson #1: Never give up today 03:47 - Lesson #2: Build the biggest possible business 05:43 - Lesson #3: Create a competitive moat 08:35 - Lesson #4: Build for options, not just an exit 10:03 - Lesson #5: Everything in life has a playbook 12:41 - Lesson #6: Don’t risk the empire for a pot of gold 15:25 - Lesson #7: Ask intelligently by becoming deserving Disclaimer: Financial decisions depend on individual circumstances. Please consider speaking with qualified financial professionals before making investment decisions. Resources: The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://www.mynextbillion.com/ Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/ ACQ Real Estate - https://acqre.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/@sharran/featured Threads - https://www.threads.com/@sharransrivatsaa

The ONLY 5 Assets You Need to Invest In (Not Stocks)

Season 2 · Episode 326

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 • Duration 14:48

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! Everyone thinks money is the only way to get ahead. But what if your greatest assets aren’t sitting in your bank account? Discover the five trades you can use to create opportunities, build wealth, and unlock unlimited upside. In this episode, Sharran explains why money is only one of the many assets people can use to create opportunities and reveals five powerful trades that can be exchanged in the marketplace. Through personal stories, including his experiences with investing in mentors, relationships, and real estate opportunities, Sharran shows that wealth is not just about how much money you have but also about understanding and leveraging all the assets available to you. “When you see money as this one-dimensional thing, and it's the only way you can win, it is very debilitating… But when you start to see that you have multiple assets, that’s when it really starts to work.” ~ Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:25 - The money trade: Using capital to create significantly larger returns 05:14 - The relationship trade: How connections create wealth opportunities 07:47 - The time trade: Turning time into money and equity 09:54 - The skill trade: Developing valuable skills that increase income 12:17 - The brand trade: Building an asset you can monetize 13:43 - How to combine multiple assets to create bigger opportunities Disclaimer: Financial decisions depend on individual circumstances. Please consider speaking with qualified financial professionals before making investment decisions. Resources: - The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/ - Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/ - ACQ Real Estate - https://acqre.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 - https://www.threads.com/@sharransrivatsaa

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