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


Resources:

- 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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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.

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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.