Episode 306

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7th Apr 2026

Inside ACQ’s Multi-Billion Dollar Plan

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Most founders are busy scaling, but very few are designing a billion-dollar machine. In this episode, Sharran pulls back the curtain on Acquisition.com’s internal blueprint for building a multi-billion-dollar private equity enterprise. Instead of vague theory, he breaks down the exact structural decisions, strategic bets, and leadership shifts driving their next phase of growth.


He explains what stepping into the CEO role really means. Alongside Alex and Leila Hormozi, the team is dividing responsibilities into three core engines, each designed to scale independently but compound together.


Listeners will also get insight into the five major initiatives shaping their future, including a billion-dollar real estate strategy, an AI-first operating model, and a bold “category king” investment thesis.


This episode is a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how elite operators think, plan, and execute at scale and how you can apply the same frameworks to your own business.


“There's so much opportunity for all of us in the future that one of us can't chase all of it.”

- Sharran Srivatsaa


Timestamps:

00:45 - 3 core decisions and 5 major initiatives for Acquisition.com

07:48 - What becoming the CEO really looks like

11:41 - Why documenting the journey matters

13:06 - Specialization and operating in your zone of genius

14:37 - The 3-year, 1-year, 90-day planning framework

19:21 - Using AI to design your business vision

21:10 - Leadership transition and why growth drives change

24:05 - Building a real estate brand

28:54 - The “category king” strategy

36:48 - How vision is created and executed in teams

39:20 - Why pausing is important after a major success

47:42 - Success measures and next things to come


Resources:

- We Made a Big Decision - https://youtu.be/g3QTLRlmevc?si=Sn2XGhYNvs1dLlDj

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

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