Episode 233

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12th Nov 2024

Million Dollar Decisions

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Are you a rational decision-maker? Research shows people are often distracted, which can lead to emotional and irrational choices. So, is there a way to guarantee you make smart decisions every time?


In this episode, Sharran reveals ten frameworks for making “Million Dollar Decisions.” Sharran emphasizes that while decision-making is a daily necessity, few people are taught how to do it effectively. Drawing on his experiences and lessons learned, he breaks down actionable methods to help you make smarter, faster choices that can transform your life and business.


From adopting the fighter pilot’s OODA loop to setting a “failure forecast,” Sharran provides practical techniques for mastering decisions, eliminating decision paralysis, and gaining confidence in your choices. Tune in to learn the principles that can accelerate your path to success.



“If the decision is reversible, make it as fast as possible. If the decision is irreversible, take your time.”


- Sharran Srivatsaa


Timestamps:

02:55 - The OODA Loop: Observe, Orient, Decide, Act

05:36 - Decision Preview: Visualizing decisions in advance

07:08 - What Would an Expert Do? Seeking external perspectives

08:16 - Five-Minute Data Sprint: Gathering information quickly

09:27 - The Friendly Journalist Test: Explaining your choices

10:28 - Running a Failure Forecast: Planning for setbacks

12:55 - Rock-Solid Rationale: Building a strong case for decisions

15:55 - Using Intuition as a Tool: Insights from past experiences

17:20 - Setting a timeline for decisions

19:40 - Reversible vs. irreversible decisions

20:35 - Recap: 10 decision-making frameworks


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

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- 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/

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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.