Episode 228

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8th Oct 2024

16 Lessons in 8 Minutes

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Want to unlock life-changing wisdom in just a few minutes? In this episode, Sharran dives into 16 amazing lessons he’s gained from years of learning and reflection. Through personal stories and insights from mentors and others, he reveals how small, intentional shifts can lead to massive improvements in every area of life. 


If you’re looking for ways to sharpen your focus, elevate your mindset, and embrace new strategies for success, this episode delivers powerful takeaways that can help you get there. Expect actionable advice, thought-provoking ideas, and a fresh perspective on how to create lasting change. Tune in to hear how Sharran’s experiences can inspire you to level up!


“A lot of people will tell me: “I'm really afraid of this thing, I'm really afraid of that thing, I'm really afraid this is going to happen to me again.” But if you learned the lesson, articulated it, and put it in language for yourself, it becomes part of your nervous system. “Lessons in life will be repeated until they are learned.”


- Sharran Srivatsaa


Timestamps:

01:23 - Your preparation reflects your dedication.

01:32 - What’s for today shouldn’t wait for tomorrow

01:42 - Where must you focus your energy?

02:03 - Who should you surround yourself with?

02:18 - The difference between the wise and the foolish

02:33 - Want to change? Change your comparisons

02:47 - How to avoid scarcity 

03:04 - How to master success 

03:20 - If it’s special, it’s supposed to be tough

03:30 - Life repeats its lessons until you learn them

04:25 - Why people need love and belonging

04:36 - Comfort never leads to achievement

04:55 - Understanding the power of gratitude

05:06 - A compliment is a gift, not a trade

05:38 - Embracing the true meaning of love

06:35 - What entitlement does to people

07:16 - Recap of the 16 lessons


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- The 5am Club - https://sharran.com/5amclub/

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- 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/


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- 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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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—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.

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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.