Episode 103

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17th May 2022

My Best Advice for You

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When someone says they have the best advice for you, you pay attention, right? You want to know what that is. So many people give this sage advice, “If I can do it, you can do it too.” Be cautious when you hear this because this is not entirely true. I’m not saying you can’t do it. But it’s not as simple as what people say. 

There are sequences of events that built the momentum and created the perfect storm for people like Elon Musk, Ophrah Winfrey, Warren Buffet, and many other ultra-famous and successful people. Since no two people have the same set of circumstances, you can’t be like Elon Musk even if you wanted to. But there’s one thing that can help you stack the odds in your favor and win in your own way. It’s all about having a solid support system. So who’s in your corner? 

In today’s episode, you get a snapshot of Sharran’s support system. Get to know the people in Sharran’s corner and how they set him up to win. If you want to build your support system, this episode is for you. 

“Whoever it may be, whatever the cost is, hiring a person to be your advisor allows you to have a symbol of seriousness and allows you to have someone in your corner.”

- Sharran Srivatsaa

Timestamps:

00:00 Get ready to hear Sharran’s best advice 

02:18 This “sage advice” is not true. Here’s why…

06:13 Who’s in your corner? Your support system is the most significant factor in your success.

07:53 Are you eager to see what Sharran’s support system looks like? 

09:03 Here’s an interesting story that triggered a significant shift for Sharran and his son

12:15 Sharran’s Roster of Coaches (you can’t have just one mentor for everything)

17:22 Sharran’s Advisory Board 

25:22 Sharran’s Virtual Mentors

27:44 Building a digital shrine and doing a deep dive on someone you admire

30:22 What is a Power Day? (100X your ROI in just ONE POWER DAY!)

33:10 A guide to finding and getting a good mentor - Episode 1: How to Find a Mentor

34:31 A quick recap of today's episode

35:15 If there’s just one thing you can take away from this episode, here’s one piece of advice

Resources:

- Business School Podcast Episode 1: How to Find a Mentor -

- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free

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About the Podcast

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.

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.