Business School with Sharran Srivatsaa

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3rd May 2022

What to Do When You Are Afraid

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Fear is a natural human emotion when someone feels threatened by real or perceived danger. Fear can lead to stress, anxiety, and helplessness. Why do people react differently when faced with the same situation? What is the best way to tackle fear? In today's episode, Sharran shares a 5-question process that will help you move forward even when you are afraid. This framework was developed within a Mastermind Group composed of entrepreneurs who run 9-figure companies. So the next time you are afraid, you will know what to do. But first of all, make sure to do this exercise on paper. Don't keep your fears inside your head. That's the first thing you have to remember.

“Fear has no place on paper.”

- Sharran Srivatsaa

Timestamps:

00:00 Imagine yourself in this situation

00:43 Knowing this will help you

01:14 What do you do when you are afraid?

02:28 Fear has no place on paper – What does this mean?

03:16 Question #1: What exactly are you afraid about?

03:46 Question #2: What is the worst thing that can happen?

04:52 Question #3: What would your mentor do in this situation?

06:40 Question #4: What do the numbers say?

06:55 3 Artifacts that can solve every entrepreneur’s problem and upgrade their lives

08:32 Question #5: Based on all the factors, what is our plan of action?

08:55 Here’s a super simple gameplan

11:07 A quick recap of today's topic

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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.