Business School with Sharran Srivatsaa

Episode 76

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9th Nov 2021

The 3 Obsessions of 8-Figure CEOs

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Have you ever wondered what it's like to become an 8-Figure CEO? What can they be thinking of every waking moment? CEOs who have achieved and scaled beyond 7-figures share consistent traits and obsessions that made them highly successful. Today, Sharran goes over the three obsessions of 8-Figure CEOs, what fuels them every single day, and what distinguishes them from other CEOs. These are first-hand observations from the entrepreneurs that he mentors. And you can start doing the same things right now. So, listen in on this episode to get access to information that will help you learn to play the success game.

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Timestamps:

00:00 8-Figure CEOs think and act differently

00:44 What are the things that 8-Figure CEOs are deeply obsessed with

01:05 The three reasons why CEOs are passionate about their obsessions

02:30 What can we learn from Walter Schneider (a 9-Figure CEO and mentor to high performers like Sharran)

04:24 Health is not just about eating right and exercising (physical energy is a requirement for success)

08:32 Keeping score helps you focus on what’s important

10:58 Why you need a powerful support system where you can be vulnerable

16:01 How to join a private podcast that gives you 10K worth of value every episode

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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.

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About your host

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.