Business School with Sharran Srivatsaa

Episode 74

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26th Oct 2021

The Most Dangerous Type of Person in the World

We all know that a big part of our lives is having the right people around us. But how would you know if you have a dangerous person in your life? Today, Sharran teaches us how to spot the most dangerous type of person and deal with people who should not be a part of our bigger and better future. At the same time, you should look deep into yourself to determine if you are that person and what you can do to get on the right path. This is a thought-provoking episode and one that you should not miss.

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“Only consistent people do powerful and amazing things in this world.”

- Sharran Srivatsaa

Timestamps:

00:00 Sage advice from Warren Buffett

02:05 Who is the most dangerous person in your world today

03:29 The person you wouldn't call even if your life depended on it

04:31 The three types of people in the world (which one are you)

08:33 How do you measure a person's credibility

09:08 How do you deal with a consistently inconsistent person

13:37 What if you're the inconsistent one

14:56 What does it take to have a bigger and better future

15:41 The two critical questions you need to ask about a person

18:01 A heartbreaking story and a painful realization

21:28 Two things you can do if you want to be more consistent

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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.