Episode 257

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29th Apr 2025

Instagram Viral System

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Instagram is constantly evolving, but are you keeping up with the changes? In this episode, Sharran dives into the 10 secrets to Instagram growth, compiled from the latest insider tips directly from Instagram’s CEO, Adam Mosseri. 


From leveraging viral spikes to decoding the winners in your niche, Sharran lays out actionable steps for influencers to boost their reach. Learn how to "stack the spike" to amplify momentum, use batch filming for consistency, and optimize your captions for maximum engagement. Top creators prove these methods work, and they’re all designed to help you grow smarter, not harder. 


Whether you’re building your personal brand or scaling your business, this episode is your roadmap to Instagram success in 2025. If you want to supercharge your Instagram growth in 2025, tune in to learn the 10 secrets that top creators are using to skyrocket their success!


“Every time you make a post, you have to ask yourself, 'Why would someone want to share this?' And if you can't answer that, you've got to study what you share.”


- Sharran Srivatsaa


Timestamps:

01:21 - Adapting to Instagram’s changing landscape

02:54 - Secret #1: Amplify viral momentum by stacking the spike

03:50 - Secret #2: Model what’s working in your niche

05:38 - Secret #3: Batch your content for scalability

06:48 - Secret #4: Maximize carousel engagement with second swipe hooks

08:19 - Secret #5: Hook viewers in the first three seconds

10:43 - Secret #6: Use trending soundtracks for better retention

13:31 - Secret #7: Write captions that drive visibility

15:31 - Secret #8: Craft compelling short-form content with trailer strategy

18:23 - Secret #9: Engage with every comment to strengthen connections

20:45 - Secret #10: Hijack headlines to position yourself as a niche authority

23:45 - Bonus tip: Optimize for shares to unlock massive growth


Resources:

- Join the Future Proof Community - https://futureproofsecrets.com/

- The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/

- Top Agent Power Pack - https://sharran.activehosted.com/f/121

- 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/

- 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:

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- 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

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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.