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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—CEO 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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- 2 days ago14 min
$198M Exit: THIS Is Our Exact Roll-Up System
Get your free personalized Wealth Roadmap here: https://linktw.in/ohwlxm What if one of the biggest opportunities to build wealth isn't starting the next tech company, investing in cryptocurrency, or creating a groundbreaking app? What if it's buying an ordinary local business and combining it with others like it? In this episode, Sharran explains the business roll-up strategy: acquiring smaller businesses in the same industry, combining their operations, and building a larger company that can command a higher valuation. Drawing from his experience rolling up 11 property management companies and selling the combined business for $198 million, Sharran walks through how the strategy works, including acquisition financing, seller equity, and the importance of building a scalable operation. He also shares three big lessons that can make or break an acquisition strategy. The takeaway? Sometimes, the biggest opportunities aren't found in flashy new industries. They're found in making ordinary businesses bigger, stronger, and more valuable. “Every acquisition conversation is a buy versus build conversation.” ~ Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:37 - The biggest wealth-building opportunity 02:09 - How Sharran turned property management into an opportunity 03:52 - Financing and executing the deal 06:17 - Three things to evaluate before buying a business 09:14 - Why buyers choose to buy rather than build 11:16 - How bigger businesses can become more resilient 12:44 - Why bigger companies command higher valuation multiples Disclaimer: Financial decisions depend on individual circumstances. Please consider speaking with qualified financial professionals before making investment decisions. Resources: - The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/ - Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/ - ACQ Real Estate - https://acqre.acquisition.com/ - Board Member: ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing - https://arcmf.com/ - Board Member: The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/ Connect with Sharran: - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/likesharran - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/ - X - https://x.com/sharran - LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharran - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpl_gT1bVB1iNZl9yQbWuA?sub_confirmation=1 - Threads - https://www.threads.com/@sharransrivatsaa
- 1 weeks ago11 min
How to Invest Like Warren Buffett (3 Simple Rules)
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! You don’t need to be a billionaire to make smarter investment decisions. But when everyone seems to have a hot stock tip, a promising startup, or the next big investment opportunity, how do you know which ones are actually worth your money? In this episode, Sharran shares three lessons he learned from Warren Buffett. Drawing from his experience as an investment banker and investor, Sharran explains why having “dry powder” can help you act when others are fearful. He also introduces four questions that help to evaluate an investment. The takeaway? You don’t have to be Warren Buffett to become a more thoughtful investor. You need a clear framework, patience, and a plan for making your money work for you. Learn how to use the Investment X-Ray to evaluate your next opportunity: https://sharran.com/episode258/ “It is an amazing thing to do to actually get your money to work for you because every dollar needs a job.” ~ Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:22 - How to make big bets but safe bets 03:39 - What dry powder means for investors 05:12 - How to keep cash ready for opportunities 07:23 - The 10-hole punch card: Choose investments wisely 09:30 - The four-part framework for evaluating investments 10:47 - Recap: three lessons from Warren Buffett Disclaimer: Financial decisions depend on individual circumstances. Please consider speaking with qualified financial professionals before making investment decisions. Resources: - The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/ - Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/ - ACQ Real Estate - https://acqre.acquisition.com/ - Board Member: ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing - https://arcmf.com/ - Board Member: The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/ Connect with Sharran: - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/likesharran - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/ - X - https://x.com/sharran - LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharran - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpl_gT1bVB1iNZl9yQbWuA?sub_confirmation=1 - Threads - https://www.threads.com/@sharransrivatsaa
- 2 weeks ago11 min
Stop Choosing Between Snowball and Avalanche (Do This)
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! What do you do when bills keep coming, interest keeps adding up, and you feel like you’re barely making progress on your debt? The answer may not be to work harder or pay a little extra whenever you can. It may be to follow a strategy. In this episode, Sharran breaks down three approaches to tackling consumer debt and explains how each strategy works and which one makes the most sense. He challenges listeners to see debt as a problem they can take responsibility for, not a permanent setback. With a clear plan, consistent discipline, and the right habits, paying off debt can become the starting point for building financial momentum and long-term wealth. “It is not your fault, but it is your problem. It is your responsibility to get out of it, so put a plan together.” ~ Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 00:00 - Good debt vs. bad debt: know the difference 01:24 - The debt snowball: build momentum with small wins 02:35 - The debt avalanche: tackle high-interest balances first 04:02 - How AI can help organize a debt payoff plan 05:28 - Is there a better way to pay off debt? 06:08 - How debt consolidation can simplify repayment 07:16 - Three reasons to explore debt consolidation 08:50 - Read the fine print before consolidating debt 09:57 - Turning debt into an advantage Disclaimer: Financial decisions depend on individual circumstances. Please consider speaking with qualified financial professionals before making investment decisions. Resources: - The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/ - Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/ - ACQ Real Estate - https://acqre.acquisition.com/ - Board Member: ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing - https://arcmf.com/ - Board Member: The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/ Connect with Sharran: - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/likesharran - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/ - X - https://x.com/sharran - LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharran - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpl_gT1bVB1iNZl9yQbWuA?sub_confirmation=1 - Threads - https://www.threads.com/@sharransrivatsaa
- 3 weeks ago14 min
Rich vs. Wealthy vs. Financially Free: What’s the Difference?
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! What does it mean to be wealthy? Is it earning a six-figure income, having millions in the bank, or reaching a point where you no longer have to work to pay your bills? In this episode, Sharran breaks down the three stages of wealth: high income, high net worth, and financial independence. He explains why earning more is only the beginning, how building skills can increase income, and why owning assets and investments matters more than simply accumulating cash. The ultimate goal? To reach a point where passive income covers your monthly expenses, because financial freedom means being able to decide how you spend your time and sharing as much time as you want with the people you love. “Once you have the surplus, that's when you can actually start investing and creating a better life.” ~ Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:32 - What it means to be rich 02:53 - What it means to be wealthy 08:07 - What financial freedom looks like 13:19 - Recap: the 3 stages of wealth Disclaimer: Financial decisions depend on individual circumstances. Please consider speaking with qualified financial professionals before making investment decisions. Resources: - The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/ - Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/ - ACQ Real Estate - https://acqre.acquisition.com/ - Board Member: ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing - https://arcmf.com/ - Board Member: The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/ Connect with Sharran: - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/likesharran - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/ - X - https://x.com/sharran - LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharran - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpl_gT1bVB1iNZl9yQbWuA?sub_confirmation=1 - Threads - https://www.threads.com/@sharransrivatsaa
- 3 weeks ago20 min
What School Never Told You About Money (Ex-Goldman Sachs)
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! You work hard, earn money, pay your bills, and maybe even manage to save a little. But what if the challenge isn’t in how much money you make but what your money does after you earn it? In this episode, Sharran explains why building wealth requires more than simply making money. He shares three big lessons that changed how he thinks about investing, risk, equity, and time. Sharran introduces his Investment X-Ray, a simple framework for evaluating investments through four lenses: capital preservation, tax efficiency, yield, and growth. His experience with real estate flips vs. a friend who took a slower approach shows why patience and time can be powerful wealth-building partners. The goal? Start learning how to make money work for you. “Every money goal needs a money plan.” ~ Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:58 - Why every money goal needs a money plan 03:43 - An Investment X-Ray for evaluating opportunities 08:38 - Using the investment framework to evaluate Bitcoin 12:36 - Cash flow vs. equity 13:53 - The Golden Stairways to building equity 16:26 - Money loves speed, but wealth loves time Disclaimer: Financial decisions depend on individual circumstances. Please consider speaking with qualified financial professionals before making investment decisions. Resources: - The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/ - Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/ - ACQ Real Estate - https://acqre.acquisition.com/ - Board Member: ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing - https://arcmf.com/ - Board Member: The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/ Connect with Sharran: - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/likesharran - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/ - X - https://x.com/sharran - LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharran - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpl_gT1bVB1iNZl9yQbWuA?sub_confirmation=1 - Threads - https://www.threads.com/@sharransrivatsaa
- Oct 12, 202616 min
If You Don't Understand Bonds, You Don't Understand Money
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! Ever wonder why your credit card interest rate changes, why mortgage rates go up and down, or why borrowing money can suddenly become more expensive? In this episode, Sharran breaks down the often-misunderstood world of bonds, how it works and how money moves. He starts with the simplest definition: a bond is simply debt. From there, Sharran explains why access to capital matters, the difference between bonds and stocks, and how bonds influence the broader economy. He walks through four major types of bonds and explains the significance of the 10-year Treasury. It doesn't take a finance degree to understand bonds and how they work. Sharran turns a complicated financial concept into practical ideas to help you make better sense of interest rates, borrowing, investing, and the economy. “If the bond market stops for even one day, the entire world will shut down.” ~ Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 00:00 - The simplest way to understand what a bond is 02:36 - 3 reasons why bonds are important 05:08 - Bonds vs. stocks: debt vs. ownership 07:41 - The four major types of bonds 15:21- How the bond market affects everyday money Disclaimer: Financial decisions depend on individual circumstances. Please consider speaking with qualified financial professionals before making investment decisions. Resources: - The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/ - Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/ - ACQ Real Estate - https://acqre.acquisition.com/ - Board Member: ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing - https://arcmf.com/ - Board Member: The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/ Connect with Sharran: - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/likesharran - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/ - X - https://x.com/sharran - LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharran - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpl_gT1bVB1iNZl9yQbWuA?sub_confirmation=1 - Threads - https://www.threads.com/@sharransrivatsaa
- Oct 8, 202619 min
Exactly How I Built Two $1B+ Businesses in My 30s
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! Do you ever feel like you need more followers, more money, or a bigger audience before your business can really take off? What if you could build something big without any of those things? In this episode, Sharran explains how entrepreneurs can build a big business even with a small personal brand. Drawing from his experience helping build billion-dollar companies, Sharran breaks down the three pillars of business growth. Sharran also shares why giving away your best work can build trust, reduce customer acquisition costs, and turn customers into brand advocates, and how a podcast and Instagram helped fuel major business growth. To build a powerful brand, all you need is to create something people genuinely value, communicate it clearly, and build a simple system that makes it easy for the right people to find you “You can use a small brand to build a big business if your funnel is really simple. That way, you knew when you woke up exactly what you were going to do.” ~ Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 00:00 - How a small brand can build a big business 01:02 - Identifying your value proposition 06:58 - How a strong brand reduces customer acquisition costs 13:22 - Content and funnels to help grow a business without ad spend 18:40 - The most efficient business model Disclaimer: Financial decisions depend on individual circumstances. Please consider speaking with qualified financial professionals before making investment decisions. Resources: - The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/ - Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/ - ACQ Real Estate - https://acqre.acquisition.com/ - Board Member: ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing - https://arcmf.com/ - Board Member: The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/ Connect with Sharran: - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/likesharran - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/ - X - https://x.com/sharran - LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharran - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpl_gT1bVB1iNZl9yQbWuA?sub_confirmation=1 - Threads - https://www.threads.com/@sharransrivatsaa
- Oct 5, 202622 min
Investing Isn't Hard, It's Just Misunderstood
Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! Thinking about investing but not sure where to start? You may already be investing more than you realize. In this episode, Sharran challenges the traditional definition of investing and explains that investing is really about intentionally allocating resources to achieve a specific goal. He breaks investing into five forms of capital and explains how money should be put to work, how skills grow through deliberate practice, and why treating time as a limited resource can completely change how you work and live. He also shares the 10-10 Forever Rule for intentionally investing in relationships and explains why your personal brand is built through consistent behaviors and proof instead of promises. If you need a practical framework for thinking about where to allocate your most valuable resources, this episode gives you some interesting insights. “People have got investing all wrong... investing is about having intentional allocation of resources to create an amazing life for yourself.” ~ Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 00:00 - What investing really means 04:54 - How to make your money work through compounding 07:47 - How to invest in your skills through deliberate practice 09:10 - Why time may be your most limited resource 13:35 - The 10-10 Forever Rule for investing in relationships 18:34 - How to intentionally invest in your personal brand Disclaimer: Financial decisions depend on individual circumstances. Please consider speaking with qualified financial professionals before making investment decisions. Resources: - The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/ - Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/ - ACQ Real Estate - https://acqre.acquisition.com/ - Board Member: ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing - https://arcmf.com/ - Board Member: The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/ Connect with Sharran: - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/likesharran - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/ - X - https://x.com/sharran - LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharran - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpl_gT1bVB1iNZl9yQbWuA?sub_confirmation=1 - Threads - https://www.threads.com/@sharransrivatsaa
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About 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—CEO 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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