Business School with Sharran Srivatsaa
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
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
Episodes
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Mar 24, 2026 • 21min
Multi-Billion Dollar Bet
A behind-the-scenes look at a major company redesign that split leadership into CEO and executive chair roles. Why the team paused explosive launches to build capacity and hire a C-suite. Plans to scale a billion-dollar real estate portfolio and create a house of monetizable brands. A push to become AI-first and build a few dominant category leaders.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 14min
The Lifestyle Tax
A deep dive into the concept of the lifestyle tax and why small spending shifts matter for long-term wealth. Stories about keeping operating budgets fixed amid massive company growth. Practical contrasts between optimizing spending and truly maximizing net worth. Warnings about lifestyle creep, pre-spending expected income, and the power of fixing expenses for several years.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 17min
My 3-Part Money System
A clear three-part system that changed how to approach investing. Why time in the market beats guessing and how compounding works. How taxes and fees quietly erode returns and which vehicles help. Rethinking risk through the capital stack and who gets paid first. A practical scorecard and a four-good checklist to evaluate opportunities quickly.
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Mar 3, 2026 • 20min
10 Lessons Learned at Goldman Sachs
Short lessons about generating value and creating big wins from small starts. Long-term relationship-building beats quick profits. The importance of instant responsiveness and owning mistakes is highlighted. Hard-work paranoia and using clear frameworks sharpen decision-making. Brand power, internal champions, and firm-wide collaboration multiply impact.
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Feb 24, 2026 • 18min
What I Learned From the Top 1%
Lessons from billionaires and elite performers are broken into seven core principles. Stories include fast decision-making, saying yes to momentum, and when to pivot into entrepreneurship. Expect ideas about extreme focused effort, questioning assumptions, and the role of environment and obsessive preparation in creating world-class results.
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Feb 17, 2026 • 21min
Decision Mapping Method
A practical framework for sharpening how you make choices. Short lessons on why daily decisions compound and shape your future. A four-step Decision Mapping Method is outlined with tips on clarifying context, isolating the real constraint, accepting trade-offs, and turning decisions into action. Advice on scaling the process through documentation and delegation.
Feb 10, 2026 • 13min
Why Your Team Isn’t Winning
They unpack how vague expectations crush motivation and performance. Sports analogies show the power of behavior-based rules and precise instructions. A simple three-step feedback framework turns fuzzy asks into concrete actions. Practical examples reveal specific behaviors for visibility and ways to scale clearer coaching to build future leaders.
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Feb 3, 2026 • 27min
How To Stop Getting Dumber
Practical fixes for avoiding intellectual decay are unpacked in short, actionable points. The conversation covers cutting short-form content and choosing long-form media. It explores smarter ways to use AI, shifting from consuming to creating, and redesigning family entertainment. Daily writing is presented as the core habit to keep thinking sharp.
Jan 27, 2026 • 15min
There Are No Tax Loopholes
They debunk the myth of tax loopholes and explain how the tax code creates intentional incentives. You get a simple three-step framework: know the law, follow the rules, and document the truth. Real estate depreciation and common business tax mistakes are clarified. Practical guidance on what to do before spending money is also covered.
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Jan 20, 2026 • 20min
Predictions for 2026
Explore the future with groundbreaking predictions for 2026. Discover why acting on predictions is essential for success. Learn how defaults shape behavior and the potential of tools like Google Gemini. Delve into the resurgence of hyperlocal strategies and the significance of distribution over just having a great product. Uncover how boring business models can yield steady returns and why AI should be used for growth. Plus, find out why entertainment and personality are vital in capturing online attention!
