Episode 222

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27th Aug 2024

16 Lessons in 21 Minutes

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We learn something new every day, but how often do we internalize those lessons to spark real transformation? Sharran has the answers.


In this episode, Sharran opens up his secret note filled with 16 big lessons he's internalized over the past few months. These aren’t just fleeting thoughts—they are powerful insights drawn from some of the brightest minds, including authors and thought leaders. Sharran doesn’t just learn; he transforms. Every impactful lesson he encounters is carefully documented and woven into his life to create lasting change.


Are you curious about what these lessons could do for you? Sharran reveals his process for turning daily learning into transformative actions that can elevate your mindset, business, and life. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, wisdom, or a fresh perspective, this episode delivers.


Tune in to discover Sharran’s 16 transformative lessons and how to apply them to create your breakthroughs!


“The way to operationalize kindness is to assume that everyone was sent to teach you something.”


- Sharran Srivatsaa


Timestamps:

01:27 - The key to successful selling

02:12 - The happiness advantage explained

02:52 - The power of striving for self-improvement

13:45 - How to handle guilt effectively

05:28 - Competing vs. practicing: The real difference

06:40 - Brain vs. stomach: Understanding the distinction

07:40 - The best way to treat your kids

08:50 - Steps to achieve what you want

10:01 - Your most intriguing idea

10:59 - How to handle people and problems

12:55 - Putting kindness into action

13:55 - The greatest gift you can offer

14:36 - Preventing resentment in relationships

16:42 - What’s more expensive than branding?

17:50 - What the world wants to see in you

19:04 - The difference between flow and practice


Resources:

- The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor - https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Advantage-Principles-Psychology-Performance/dp/0307591549

- 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

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About the Podcast

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

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Sharran Srivatsaa

Sharran is a serial entrepreneur, sought after keynote speaker, and a respected thought-leadership resource for publications such as the Wall Street Journal, SUCCESS magazine, Huffington Post and Forbes.

While Sharran has had 5 exits in the last 19 years, and also a several humbling failed investments and business initiatives. He talks all about them on his top rated Spotify podcast, Business School.

Most recently, Sharran led Teles Properties’ unprecedented 10x growth over 5 years and a 4-year consecutive streak on the Inc. 500 fastest growing companies list resulting in its acquisition by national real estate powerhouse Douglas Elliman.

Prior to Teles, Sharran worked at both Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse, where he collaborated with management teams of fast-growing businesses around the country on investment advisory and corporate strategy. Sharran also spent several years building recreational programs in the Caribbean, Middle East, and Hawaii for some of the finest international resorts such as the Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton, also has deep experience working with technology companies such as Lightera (acquired by CIENA) and Obopay, a fast-growth mobile payments company.

Sharran is a Principal at Srilo Ventures, a multi-factor private investment fund that focuses investing in and advising technology companies and operating businesses in the consumer space. Having successfully completed many acquisitions, joint-ventures, management buyouts, mergers, and capital raises, Sharran serves as a director and advisor on numerous company boards.

He is also a member of the Genius Network, the highest-level marketing mastermind in the world led by whizkid Joe Polish, and also a member of Young President’s Organization (YPO).

After competing on the professional tennis tour, Sharran received his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Luther College and his MBA with Honors from Vanderbilt University.