Business School with Sharran Srivatsaa

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.”…

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…

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! Did you know your communication skills matter more to your career than your technical expertise? In this episode, Sharran reveals three communication frameworks that can help entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals make complex ideas easier to understand and more likely to stick. First, he explains why organizing ideas into three key points makes communication more memorable. Next, he shares how geometric shapes can turn complicated ideas into mental snapshots people can easily recall and share. Finally, he introduces the Why–What–How–Now framework, a simple structure for helping an audience understand why an idea matters, where they’re going, how to get there, and what happens next. Sharran also shares lessons learned from investing $50,000 in a speaking coach and demonstrates how AI can help structure complex ideas. “Your communication skills will determine your compensation more than your technical skills ever will.” ~ Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 00:00 -…

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! What happens if every dollar in your bank account had a job? In this episode, Sharran breaks down why letting cash sit in a bank account may not be enough to build long-term financial freedom. He then introduces a practical way to start creating passive income. Sharran explains what passive income means, why he calls it “pre-funded income,” and how the shift from trading time for money to having money generate income can create greater financial freedom. He also introduces the concept of tiny income-generating assets and shares three ways you can build one. For entrepreneurs and aspiring investors, this episode reminds us that the goal isn’t simply to earn more, but to put capital and assets to work. “If every employee needs a job, every dollar needs a job as well. It is our job to give every dollar a job.” ~ Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:51 - Why leaving money in a bank account is a bad idea 02:10 - What passive income really means 03:51 -…

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! The biggest investing struggle isn’t picking the wrong stock–it's not having a system in place. In this episode, Sharran breaks down the investing framework he uses to make smarter, more disciplined decisions without constantly watching the market. He explains his three core rules of investing, explores the difference between active, passive, and thematic investors, and explains why knowing which type you are matters. Sharran then dives into tax optimization, asset location, tax-loss harvesting, and the simple weekly, monthly, and quarterly cadence he uses to manage his portfolio. Financial freedom goes beyond finding great investments. It includes creating a system and using it consistently to deploy your investments over time. Tune in, take notes, and build an investing playbook designed for the long term. “A passive investor essentially invests in active investors... because if it's passive for you, it has to be active for someone else.” ~ Sharran Srivatsaa…

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! Everyone talks about the different ways to create wealth. But what if some of the financial advice you've been following is keeping you broke? In this episode, Sharran breaks down four brutally honest money truths about 401(k)s, credit cards, hot stocks, crypto, and financial advisors, and challenges some of the conventional advice people receive about money. The goal is to become financially literate. At least enough to understand your money, question the incentives behind the advice you're getting, and take personal responsibility for building your wealth. “Everyone talks about how to get rich. Nobody talks about the brutal truths on how we're staying poor, we're staying broke, even though our entire families are working hard.” ~ Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:25 - Why maxing out your 401(k) won't make you rich 02:14 - Why cutting up your credit cards isn't a wealth strategy 04:10 - The danger of chasing hot stocks, crypto, and random tips…

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! What happens when you finally land your dream job only to realize it may not be the right path for you? Sharran spent years working toward Goldman Sachs, landing the job after 39 one-on-one interviews, but he walked away from it a few years later. Today, he shares three lessons he learned while working at Goldman Sachs that made him question his role as an investment banker and ultimately led him down a different path. He tells the story of the opportunity that changed everything: taking a stake in a struggling real estate business despite never having operated a company before. With his money, time, and reputation on the line, Sharran helped grow the business from just over $300 million to $3.4 billion in five years. More importantly, he learned what it takes to become an entrepreneur. This is the story of how Goldman Sachs helped Sharran discover what he was truly meant to do and why the best career path isn't always the most prestigious one. “You don't want to get…

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! What would you do with your first $1,000? Most people see their first $1,000 as money to save, invest, or spend. But what if you’re looking at it all wrong? In this episode, Sharran challenges the conventional approach to investing and explains why your first $1,000 should be viewed as an opportunity to create something bigger, not simply as money to put into a stock, ETF, or savings account. He introduces the One-Hour Question, a constraint designed to help you figure out what you could build with $1,000 while working just one hour a day. He then explains the Learning Dividend: investing in a skill that can increase your earning potential for years to come. Finally, Sharran explains why you are your best investment and why the return on investing in yourself is often difficult to see immediately. The goal isn't to grow $1,000 into $1 million overnight but to learn how to create the million dollars repeatedly. “It’s not about the $1,000; it’s what the $1,000 can…

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! You can have a great business idea, talented people, and ambitious goals–but without the right systems for hiring, decision-making, focus, wealth, and leadership, growth can become much harder than it needs to be. In this episode, Sharran shares seven major lessons from 30 years of building businesses, investing in more than 100 companies, and leading organizations at scale. He begins with one of the biggest drivers of business performance: finding and keeping A players who can create significantly more value than they cost. Sharran then breaks down his four-step decision-making framework, introduces his wealth ladder, and explains why financial freedom requires a system rather than simply a higher-paying job. Sharran closes with a leadership lesson that applies to teams, individuals, and even AI. If you want to build a better business without learning every lesson the hard way, take these seven principles and put them into action. “A great leader's job is to define…

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! Most people invest based on hype, advice from friends, or the promise of high returns. But without a framework, you can either make emotional decisions that cost you or freeze and miss good opportunities. In this episode, Sharran introduces the Investment X-Ray, a four-part framework he has used for 20 years to evaluate investments and make better financial decisions. He breaks the framework into four categories and explains how each category can be scored out of 25 to create a simple 100-point investment filter. He then applies it to examples including gold, startups, ETFs, Bitcoin, and real estate. Drawing from his experience as an investment banker and professional investor, Sharran explains why relying on financial advice from social media can be dangerous. His Investment X-Ray allows investors to analyze and compare opportunities based on factors that actually matter to their goals. “Rule number one of making an investment is don't lose money, right? Or if you…

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! (https://sharran.com/podcast/) You can spend decades learning lessons the hard way, or you can learn from someone who has already built billion-dollar companies, lost millions, and started from dumpster-diving for food. In this episode, Sharran reflects on the seven lessons he wishes he had learned earlier in his entrepreneurial journey. He explains why persistence can be more powerful than having a perfect “why,” why entrepreneurs should build the biggest possible business, and how creating a competitive moat can turn massive upfront effort into long-term leverage. He also explores why building a business is less about the exit and more about creating options. Sharran then shares his belief that everything has a playbook, warns against risking an entire “empire” for a short-term opportunity, and explains his definition of being “deserving.” Success leaves clues. Don't waste decades figuring it out through trial and error; steal the seven lessons from Sharran so you…

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! Everyone thinks money is the only way to get ahead. But what if your greatest assets aren’t sitting in your bank account? Discover the five trades you can use to create opportunities, build wealth, and unlock unlimited upside. In this episode, Sharran explains why money is only one of the many assets people can use to create opportunities and reveals five powerful trades that can be exchanged in the marketplace. Through personal stories, including his experiences with investing in mentors, relationships, and real estate opportunities, Sharran shows that wealth is not just about how much money you have but also about understanding and leveraging all the assets available to you. “When you see money as this one-dimensional thing, and it's the only way you can win, it is very debilitating… But when you start to see that you have multiple assets, that’s when it really starts to work.” ~ Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:25 - The money trade: Using…

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! You can work harder, earn more, and cut small expenses, but still struggle to build wealth. The reason? Four silent money monsters are quietly stealing your money without you even realizing it. In this episode, Sharran provides a simple framework for identifying and eliminating the four biggest obstacles to your financial freedom. Because, of course, wealth is often lost through overlooked forces working against you. Sharran explains why idle cash loses purchasing power, why having a tax strategy can dramatically impact wealth building, and how emotional decisions can interrupt the power of long-term investing. He also reveals how seemingly small investment fees can compound into millions of dollars lost over time. A key takeaway is that building wealth is not always about making more; it is about keeping more. “Sometimes wealth creation is not about making more—it’s actually about losing less.” ~ Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:31 - Inflation…

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! Most people are chasing random financial goals: Buying a house, hitting a net worth number, or copying what everyone else is doing. But nobody ever gives you a structured financial roadmap. In this episode, Sharran breaks down the five money milestones that create a clear path toward financial freedom and shares examples, including how his college roommate went from earning $65,000 to $125,000 after increasing his skills and market value. “If you can just get your active income greater than your monthly expenses, you’re already 90% of the way there.” - Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:26 - Milestone #1: Make active income greater than monthly expenses 05:10 - Milestone #2: Create a money distribution system 08:17 - Milestone #3: Understand asset location and where your money lives 13:30 - Milestone #4: Make every dollar work through cash management 19:08 - Milestone #5: Investing in asset classes that create long-term wealth Disclaimer: Financial…

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! Most people think wealth transfer is something only billionaires need to plan for. But the biggest mistake wealthy families make is waiting until they have “enough” before setting up the systems that protect and grow their wealth for generations. In this episode, Sharran completes his Tax Advantage Matrix series by breaking down Level Three: Transferring wealth strategically. While the first two levels focus on reducing taxes today and designing the right financial structure, this final level focuses on moving wealth from one generation to the next in the most tax-efficient way. This episode teaches you why the wealthy consider estate planning before they need it, how ownership changes financial behavior, and why building the right systems today can create a lasting legacy for their families. Listen to Part 1: Lower Your Taxes Legally - https://sharran.com/episode321/ Listen to Part 2: Lower Your Taxes Legally - https://sharran.com/episode322/ “If something is small…

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! Most business owners ask, “What can I write off?” But once your business starts generating real profit, the bigger question becomes: Is your business structure designed to keep more of what you earn? In this episode, Sharran continues his Tax Advantage Matrix series by explaining Level Two: Designing the structure that allows entrepreneurs to keep more of their wealth. He breaks down the three components of a tax-efficient structure and explains how choosing the right business entity, understanding how different types of income are taxed, and strategically deciding where assets or businesses are located can dramatically impact wealth creation. Through examples like S Corp elections, capital gains, borrowing against assets, opportunity zones, and state domiciles, Sharran shows why wealthy individuals think about tax strategy before problems arise. This episode gives entrepreneurs the framework to have better conversations with their advisors and create a stronger…

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! Most people wait until the end of the year to ask how they can pay less in taxes, but by then, it’s already too late. The wealthy understand that taxes are a strategy game built around knowing the rules, using incentives, and planning ahead. In this episode, Sharran breaks down the first level of his Tax Advantage Matrix, a framework designed to help business owners legally reduce their tax burden. The goal is not finding loopholes, but understanding the incentives already built into the tax code. Through examples like the Augusta Rule, R&D credits, 1031 exchanges, Roth conversions, and installment sales, Sharran shows how strategic tax planning can help entrepreneurs keep more of what they earn. “Taxes are just entirely based on an incentive mechanism. It doesn't penalize you for the income that you make; it is all about the incentives and the behaviors that you can use with your money that you are in partnership with the government overall.” - Sharran Srivatsaa…

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! Most entrepreneurs think the next level of growth requires another hire. But what if the real problem isn’t your team size? In this episode, Sharran explains how entrepreneurs can create more leverage without immediately hiring more people. He challenges the common belief that growth requires adding more team members and reveals why hiring too soon can often create more complexity when the business owner’s knowledge is still trapped in their head. Sharran introduces his three-step framework for creating reusable work, which will allow businesses to operate without relying on the founder for every decision. If you want more freedom, stronger teams, and a business that can run without you being the bottleneck, this episode provides a practical roadmap. “The real leverage is when your work becomes reusable.” - Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 01:42 - Why hiring more people isn’t always the answer to creating leverage 02:59 - What true leverage means: Making your work…

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! Trust isn’t built by charisma, success, or likability. It’s built through a simple formula that most people completely misunderstand. In this episode, Sharran Srivatsaa breaks down the true mechanics behind trust and why most people confuse it with warmth, familiarity, or success. Sharran introduces a practical formula for trust. Using real-world examples from medicine, business partnerships, and leadership, he shows how even highly skilled individuals fail to earn trust if one of these three elements is missing. The episode also highlights why trust is tested under pressure, not comfort, and how reputations are built one reliable promise at a time. “I really don't think that the size of the promise matters–it's keeping the promise that matters.” - Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 02:21 - Defining trust: Confidence in future behavior 03:47 - What trust is NOT: Warmth, familiarity, charisma, or success 07:17 - The trust formula: Competence × character × consistency 11:42…

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! You’re not bad with money. You’ve just been taught three lies that almost guarantee you’ll stay stuck in the same financial cycle. In this episode, Sharran breaks down three deeply ingrained lies about money that most people learn early and never question. These beliefs shape how people earn, spend, and invest, often keeping them trapped in cycles of high income but low wealth. Sharran explains why income and wealth are not the same thing, showing how real wealth comes from converting income into assets rather than lifestyle upgrades. He also explores the importance of maintaining a financial gap between earning and spending, highlighting how lifestyle inflation silently destroys long-term wealth building. Through personal stories, behavioral insights, and real-world examples, this episode reframes money as a system of discipline, patience, and awareness–not just earning power. It’s a wake-up call for anyone who wants to build real, lasting wealth. “When you realize…

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! Your business may feel like it’s running fine, but if you’re the bottleneck, no AI, new hire, or process can fix it. Discover how to uncover the real problem. In this episode, Sharran exposes why most business owners struggle despite growth, more revenue, and bigger teams. He walks through the “curse of capability” and shows how being good at sales, marketing, or operations can unintentionally make the CEO the busiest person in the company. Sharran shares a four-step framework for managing any project and how business owners can offload work without losing control. He also shares his method of creating “phantom roles” before hiring, ensuring new team members can step in seamlessly. This episode teaches owners how to get the business out of their heads, delegate effectively, and leverage AI to create operational freedom. “Humans notice things, and AI helps things.” - Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 01:56 - The real problem most businesses have 03:18 - When your skill…

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! Wealth isn’t about chasing the next hot stock or investment. It’s about mastering time, habits, and your own biology. In this episode, Sharran breaks down the Wealth Time Engine, a framework for creating lasting wealth through three foundations: Time, habits, and biology. He explains why focusing on short-term wins often leads to failure, and why patience, compounding, and disciplined habits are the real keys to financial success. Sharran illustrates these principles with real-life examples, including his own experiences in real estate and the story of Ronald Read, a janitor who patiently built an $8 million estate. Sharran also explains how to calculate your wealth buffer, create rules around investments, and overcome the fear-driven biology that causes many to sell too early. With strategies like the Rule of Three Decades and investment rationale frameworks, this episode teaches how to let time and discipline generate wealth while avoiding common behavioral traps.…

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! What if I told you there’s a billionaire whose path to wealth wasn’t flashy, fast, or complicated? In this episode, Sharran shares the story of Don Bren, chairman and owner of the Irvine Company and one of America’s most underrated billionaires. Unlike the typical headlines of IPOs and megadeals, Don Bren acquired massive wealth through patience, strategic thinking, and consistent, small actions over decades while patiently letting time amplify his strategy. This episode demonstrates how thinking long-term and acting consistently can generate extraordinary outcomes even in ways that seem invisible to the public eye. For founders and investors, Don Bren’s method offers a blueprint for building wealth quietly, strategically, and sustainably. “The biggest opportunities don’t always look like opportunities at first. Sometimes they’re just hidden opportunities.” - Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 01:24 - Why buying a business reduces risk versus starting from scratch 05:19 -…

The best way to sell anything is to understand your audience, and our current technologies have created vast frameworks in which to do just that. However, there are right and wrong ways to do so, and many business owners either lose customers through abuse or miss out on attracting so many more. In this episode of Business School, Sharran talks with Jessie Beaudoin about how to utilize Google to understand human behavior, how to implement the A.R.T. approach, and the non-invasive way of collecting information so that your customers feel supported, not interrogated. Information may be abundant, but people are still rightfully deliberate with their time, so if you dedicate yourself to understanding them, they will return the favor. “Inquiry type is a strong indicator of intent.” - Jessie Beaudoin In This Episode: - What holds people back from tackling their ideas - How to utilize Google trends to learn about human behavior - How to implement the A.R.T. approach in the social media landscape - Why you should…

Entrepreneurship is one of the riskiest yet most rewarding careers anyone can undertake, so when one is managing hundreds of employees and thousands of dollars, they understandably may seek coaching to be their best self. However, what should a CEO look for in a coach? How does one go beyond mere numbers to rise above the competition? In this episode of Business School, Sharran sits down with business coach Michael Sheargold to discuss the best qualities of effective coaches, the pitfalls CEOs need to avoid, and the concrete steps to foster a business culture full of success and fulfillment. Business is more than mechanics and metrics—it’s a mindset. “Coaching is the client agenda.” —Michael Sheargold In This Episode: - The crucial components of effective coaching - How to have a healthy relationship with money - The myth of “having it together” - An irreplaceable aspect of your relationship with a coach - Why you should focus on the game, not the goal Connect with Michael Sheargold: Website LinkedIn…

With over 15 years of experience, Alisa Glutz shares with us what she has learned about how to understand your credit score and how it will impact your overall credit standing. She takes us on a journey of how credit works and why we must check our credit report. If you want to take control of your finances, join Sharran and Alisa as they embark on this credit journey! “We don’t cut the credit cards; we learn how to use them. We make them work for us, and we become CEO of our money” - Alisa Glutz In this episode: - Why Alisa got started with credit and mortgage - Why you should learn about credit score - How to pull up and check your credit report - The importance of understanding your credit report - Why your credit score matters - How to take care of your credit - And much more… Resources: Elite HRV app - https://elitehrv.com/ Connect with Alisa: Website Book TikTok @colormycredit Connect with Sharran: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube

Whether you’re ready to start a Facebook group or already have a group you want to monetize, you won’t want to miss this episode! Sharran talks with Tristan Ahumada, CEO of Lab Coat Agents – the #1 real estate group on Facebook. Tristan generously shares the secrets of how he turned a Facebook group into a business. He’ll tell you what to do before you start, what kind of time commitment you can expect to give—and what not to do. Grab a pen and paper and get ready to take notes! “Whether you want to monetize or not, there is an opportunity for you to do so in all platforms. And that depends on how sexy your brand is.” - Tristan Ahumada In This Episode: - What information did Tristan want to share by creating a Facebook group? - How Tristan “leads by example” to engage the members of his group - The point at which Tristan knew he had become influential - Learn how to find what’s most important to your users - Using data analytics to create your “tribe” of loyal members - And much more... Connect with Tristan:…

Join Justin Goff and Sharran as they talk about email lists and copywriting. Justin is best known for helping marketers and business owners to convert their offers on cold traffic. He grew his own supplement company $23 million in sales in just under three years by focusing on cold traffic growth. From gambling debts to millions in revenue, he shares the lessons he's learned in the world of copywriting and marketing. Stay tuned, and enjoy the podcast! “The mistake a lot of people make is assuming the buyer is like you.” - Justin Goff In This Episode: - How Justin got into marketing and copywriting - Creating relationships with your email lists - Understanding the mindset of your customers - The first time he figured out how to convert with cold traffic - Opening your mindset to multiple possibilities Resources: Dan Kennedy AllAdvantage David L. Deutsch Connect with Justin Goff: Justin Goff Instagram Apply for Justin's Email List: justin123.com! Connect with Sharran: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter…

How do you land a big celebrity on your show or podcast? Omar Elattar does it all the time, and in this episode, he shares his secrets with you. Get ready to take notes on the importance of “delusional optimism,” and why you should swing for the fences. Learn about the life-changing philosophy behind “the progress game.” By the end of the episode, Omar even turns things around and interviews Sharran! You won’t want to miss this! “People can give you strategy, but they can’t give you the intuition of yourself.” Omar Elattar In This Episode: - What are the “passionate few?” - Why you should write things down - Omar’s 3 solid steps to get things done - Using the “Leap Frog” theory - How to start building momentum - Omar’s formula for reaching out - Sharran’s 1 piece of wisdom right now And much more... Resources: Sharran’s interview on The Passionate Few Connect with Omar: Podcast The Passionate Few Instagram Facebook Connect with Sharran: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube

In just a few short years, Mark Metry went from zero to LinkedIn superstar and guru. If you’ve ever wanted to dominate LinkedIn but didn’t know how to get started, this is the episode for you! Mark takes you from getting started with your profile to creating content that gets results. Join Sharran and Mark as they share the secrets to LinkedIn superstardom! “If you triple-down on LinkedIn, you can become the #1 voice on there.” Mark Metry In This Episode: - Why Mark credits LinkedIn for his success - Taking advantage of LinkedIn’s “content deficiency” - Sharran’s 2 favorite things about LinkedIn - Tips for crafting your bio like a pro - How to engage with existing content - Which metrics to follow And much more... Resources: Sharran’s episode on Humans 2.0 Focus is More Important than Intelligence episode Connect with Mark: Website Mark’s book Humans 2.0 podcast LinkedIn course Connect with Sharran: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube

Are you a high achiever who pushes yourself to outperform everyone around you? Listen to this episode right now to learn how Brad Davidson went from training like an Olympian to being super sick in his 30s. He explains what stress can do to you, and why you need rest and recovery for peak performance. Brad shares his favorite supplements as well as things you can do right now for better sleep tonight. You won’t want to miss this episode! “I will match a lifestyle to your performance, no matter how crazy it is, to make sure when you get home to those you love the most, you have something left over to give them and to engage with them, because that’s where great lives happen.” Brad Davidson In This Episode: - Why Brad decided to join an Olympic team - The myth of “outworking” everyone else - The secret of better health for high-achievers - Learning to read Heart-Rate Variability (HRV) - Tips for driving up your HRV score - Hacks to get better quality sleep tonight - And much more… Resources: Elite HRV app…

How did Craig Ballantyne become known as “The Most Disciplined Man in the World” and “The King of Instagram?” In this episode, Craig explains exactly how celebrity gets manufactured. Be sure you take notes on how he gets his books into people’s hands and how he uses content to get sales. Learn why he loves Instagram, and how to maximize your own social media presence! “The fact that you make a video immediately elevates your celebrity.” Craig Ballantyne In This Episode: - How Craig manufactured his own celebrity - The uses of different forms of social media - Networking through doing podcasts and shows - The time Craig made $5k in the back of an Uber - Making sure people know how to do business with you - Using “AIDA” in your social media posts - And much more... Connect with Craig Ballantyne: Instagram Perfect Week Formula IG Sales System Email: Craig@Godfather.com Connect with Sharran: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube

Grab your notebook for this episode! Sharran welcomes social media wizard Jason Capital, who is here to break down how he’s built his empire by creating content. Are you ready to learn how to sell without selling? Jason shares his exact mechanics for getting words on paper and his golden ratio for “gives: asks.” Jason assures you that everyone sucks when they start, so don’t worry. Learn from the best right now! “Keep working on it, and somewhere in there the one arrow will appear.” Jason Capital In This Episode: - Why do audiences drop off from watching videos? - How to say what you need to say in “one arrow, not ten” - How Jason refines his drafts so he can get rid of fluff - Why Jason believes social media is a volume game - Learn the 5 stages of emotional behavioral change - The “Big 3” high-income skills - Why you should work on your speaking skills - How to make it easy for prospects to say “yes” - And much more... Connect with Jason Capital Instagram Connect with Sharran: Website Facebook Instagram…

Are you ready for a crash course in mastermind groups? Sharran welcomes his first guest, Bedros Keuilian. Bedros is the author of Man Up, the founder and CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp, and the mastermind behind some of the biggest brands in the world. In this episode, Bedros tells you how to create a mastermind, and the details you need to build your industry. He gives expert advice on finding a mastermind, including why you should invest in speed and value. “Environmental exposure and proximity to powerful people force you to level up. We all have the potential and capability within us.” Bedros Keuilian In This Episode: - The 3 types of hobbies you should have - How to start creating a mastermind - Figuring out your niche and desired outcome - The “it” factors of a mastermind - How to pick a mastermind that works for you - The difference between a paid and unpaid group - And much more... Connect with Bedros: Website Instagram Connect with Sharran: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube

What goes into a masterpiece day? How can you go from masterpiece days to a masterpiece of a life? In this episode, Sharran shares the six components of his masterpiece days and how he makes them work. He explains the importance of routines, what real deep work does, and the difference between “non-negotiable time” versus a “non-negotiable block”. Listen now to find your own components of a masterpiece day and get the roadmap to a more fulfilled life. “When you start to stitch together masterpiece days, you get masterpiece weeks. And when you stitch together masterpiece weeks, you get masterpiece years. And when you stitch together masterpiece years, you get a masterpiece of a life.” Sharran Srivatsaa In This Episode: - The specific tactics of Sharran’s masterpiece day - Rules for reaffirming your identity - The 1 thing that’s proven for performance - What does Sharran say “makes the world go ‘round?” - Are you an influencer junkie? - How to feel more fulfilled - And much more... Connect with Sharran:…

Welcome to Business School with Sharran Srivatsaa! Sharran is a CEO, entrepreneur, and keynote speaker. What’s the one thing Sharran wishes he would have done sooner when starting his career? Found mentorship. In the first episode of Business School, Sharran breaks down his 10 step blueprint for finding a mentor and explains exactly why having someone in your corner is so valuable. You’ll learn the secrets of finding the perfect person to help you succeed. No fluff, no gimmicks, just a solid roadmap you can start using today. “A lot of the work of getting a mentor seems all on you. When you do that, you make the mentor relationship deeply frictionless and amazingly impactful.” Sharran Srivatsaa In This Episode: - Sharran’s 10-step blueprint for finding a mentor - What do you need to do before you find a mentor? - How to figure out your actual desired result - What “99% selfless, 1% selfish” means - The secret to being an “action-taker” - And much more... Connect with Sharran: Website Facebook Instagram…

Business School is hosted by Sharran Srivatsaa, the CEO of Kingston Lane, investor and advisor to various cutting-edge technology companies and former Silicon Valley entrepreneur. Sharran is a sought after keynote speaker and a respected thought-leadership resource for publications such as the Wall Street Journal, SUCCESS magazine, Huffington Post and Forbes. On this podcast Sharran shares his best secrets on how to grow your business strategically, how to build your brand elegantly, most importantly integrate the profits in your business with an overall joyful life. For more free resources visit Sharran.com

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! Most businesses think customer acquisition costs money, but what if you could get paid before a customer even buys? In this episode, Sharran explains how businesses can turn marketing into revenue instead of just spending on acquisition. He introduces the concept of negative CAC (customer acquisition cost) and shows how this approach transforms customer acquisition from a cost center into a profit center. Sharran highlights four big ideas: Acquisition doesn’t have to remain expensive, trust changes customer behavior, combining multiple business functions into one system increases efficiency, and attention you own is more valuable than attention you rent. Using examples from workshops, memberships, and social media, he demonstrates how building trust assets before a transaction makes sales faster, easier, and more profitable. This episode provides insights for founders, marketers, and business leaders looking to optimize their customer acquisition, reduce friction,…

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! Raising wealthy kids isn’t about giving them a big allowance. It’s about teaching them to create, own, and grow. In this episode, Sharran introduces the Millionaire Kids Flywheel, a six-step framework designed to help children develop financial literacy, ownership, and confidence in their abilities. Unlike traditional allowance-based models, Sharran emphasizes teaching kids to earn, invest, and make real decisions with real money. He explains how to teach children the value of work, build something tangible, turn skills into income, and structure their finances through trusts and LLCs. Sharran also shares strategies for teaching access to capital, converting income into ownership, and instilling generosity as a core value. Using real-life examples from his children, Sharran demonstrates how this flywheel creates a system where kids learn to think like entrepreneurs, understand investment, and make money decisions responsibly. Today's episode offers practical guidance…

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! Building a business isn’t just about strategies. It’s about organizing your thoughts and knowing exactly where to focus to scale. Are you ready to take your business to the next level? In this episode, Sharran dives into The Entrepreneur Playbook, where he discusses the essential strategies for growing, scaling, and making your business scalable. This conversation is from his interview on The Anatomy of a Dream podcast with Tiffany K. Guillen. Drawing on his personal experiences, Sharran discusses the importance of focusing on a few key elements rather than trying to grow everything at once. He introduces the traffic, systems, and skills framework for diagnosing business challenges and explains why it’s crucial to fix systems before scaling traffic. Sharran shares practical insights that helped his business grow, how to apply the 1-1-1 framework, and why having a simple plan is key to success. He also explores how to make your business adaptable, with examples from…

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! Most parents want to give their kids an easier life. The problem? Easy lives rarely create resilient adults. In this deeply personal episode, Sharran shares the parenting philosophy he and his wife use to raise resilient, capable, and grounded children. Sharran explains the internal conflict many successful parents face: wanting to protect their children from struggle while also knowing that doing hard things is what built their own strength and character. He breaks down the five core principles they use at home. Through vulnerable stories about his children, Sharran reveals a practical framework for raising emotionally strong kids in a world designed for comfort and distraction. This episode is a must-listen for parents who want to raise capable humans, not entitled ones. “There’s only one constant: doing hard things is what makes you successful.” - Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 03:35 - The parenting conflict between comfort and hardship 05:51 - Lesson #1: Learning…

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! “The way you speak is a skill, and like every skill, it can be learned, practiced, and mastered.” Speaking like a leader is not about being charismatic; it’s about mastering the art of clarity, influence, and connection. In this episode, Sharran reveals the eight communication techniques that set CEOs apart and breaks down each tool to help you speak with authority and influence. Whether you're leading a team, negotiating deals, or simply looking to elevate your communication, these strategies will transform how you speak and connect with others. Tune in to learn how to communicate effectively, gain trust, and lead with confidence. “The single biggest superpower of a CEO is to be able to package an idea elegantly.” - Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 01:17 - The importance of communication in leadership 01:43 - Technique #1: The 4-MAT framework 03:33 - Technique #2: The "Three Whys" approach to communication 05:48 - Technique #3: Using the ISL framework (Insight, Story,…

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! Fear of failure can hold you back from achieving your biggest dreams. But what if you could turn that fear into your greatest strength? In this episode, Sharran discusses the three core fears that lead to financial failure. He explains how these fears often mask themselves as common emotions like impatience, hesitation, and overthinking. Sharran walks listeners through powerful strategies to combat each fear. He shares his personal experiences, including his journey with Goldman Sachs and his dumpster diving story, showing how overcoming these fears can lead to success. If you're ready to turn your fears into powerful decision-making tools and build financial success, this episode provides the framework to help you move forward with confidence. “People are afraid to fail because they’re always protecting something—sometimes it's a title, maybe it's their reputation, or just a feeling of status.” - Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 01:39 - Fear of exposure: What it sounds…

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! You’ve been posting consistently, but your subscriber count still isn’t growing. You’re putting in the effort, but it feels like you’re just spinning your wheels. What if there was a simple, proven strategy that could get you 100K subscribers in less than 63 days without the daily grind? In this episode, Sharran reveals the strategy behind growing his YouTube channel to 100,000 subscribers in just 63 days with only five videos. But it wasn’t just about content creation–it was a business lesson that anyone can apply to their own growth strategy. Sharran walks listeners through five key principles that fueled his success, highlighting how each element contributes to sustainable growth, both on YouTube and in any business venture. This episode is full of insights for creators and business owners alike, showing how small, focused efforts can lead to massive results when executed strategically. “When the content feels real and authentic, people keep watching because it's…

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! Building generational wealth isn’t about how much you make–it’s about how you structure it for lasting growth. Are you ready to build wealth that spans generations? In this episode, Sharran reveals the nine-step system for building and preserving generational wealth. Taking lessons from the Vanderbilt and Rockefeller families, Sharran walks listeners through key strategies that not only protect wealth but multiply it across generations. He shares the essential tools and systems that ensure family wealth continues to grow without dilution. Sharran also discusses the importance of a family constitution, holding companies, and transfer restrictions to protect assets from unnecessary taxes, lawsuits, and poor decisions. In addition, he highlights the necessity of teaching the next generation the value of money, creating systems for them to manage, and developing their skills for future wealth-building. This episode is a must-listen for anyone serious about building…

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! Most founders are busy scaling, but very few are designing a billion-dollar machine. In this episode, Sharran pulls back the curtain on Acquisition.com’s internal blueprint for building a multi-billion-dollar private equity enterprise. Instead of vague theory, he breaks down the exact structural decisions, strategic bets, and leadership shifts driving their next phase of growth. He explains what stepping into the CEO role really means. Alongside Alex and Leila Hormozi, the team is dividing responsibilities into three core engines, each designed to scale independently but compound together. Listeners will also get insight into the five major initiatives shaping their future, including a billion-dollar real estate strategy, an AI-first operating model, and a bold “category king” investment thesis. This episode is a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how elite operators think, plan, and execute at scale and how you can apply the same frameworks to your own business.…

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! What if the way you think about money is holding you back? In this episode, Sharran shares the 7 Laws of Money that he believes everyone should understand to grow their wealth. He takes you through each of the laws, explaining the differences between speed and time in building wealth, how leverage can multiply your returns, and the importance of understanding risk and reward. Sharran emphasizes the value of compounding, the need to control your investments, and the dangers of diversifying when you don't understand the risks involved. He also shares his personal journey, illustrating how these laws have guided him in making multi-million dollar decisions and building successful companies. If you're ready to level up your money mindset and make smarter financial decisions, this episode is packed with the insights you need. “While the cash flow makes you rich, the equity makes you wealthy.” - Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 02:02 - Money loves speed, but wealth loves time…

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! What does it take to build a multi-billion-dollar business? In this episode, Sharran pulls back the curtain on one of the biggest strategic moves at Acquisition.com—building a multi-billion-dollar business model. He walks you through a major decision to redesign their company structure, focusing on how a shift in leadership roles and responsibilities can lead to explosive growth. Sharran discusses the importance of building capacity before scaling and how they doubled the business size while integrating new executive leadership. He also touches on how embracing AI-first thinking and focusing on category kings are key strategies for future dominance. If you’re looking to grow your business or take your career to the next level, this episode is filled with lessons and strategies that will help you scale intelligently, build infrastructure, and lead with vision. “The bigger the vision, the more you need very focused people fully in their zone of genius to make this come…

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! What if the key to building long-term wealth wasn’t making more money, but keeping your lifestyle in check? In this episode, Sharran dives into the concept of the Lifestyle Tax, explaining how small shifts in spending habits can have a massive impact on wealth creation. Sharran gets vulnerable, sharing his personal journey from struggling in the early years to growing Teles Properties 10x in 5 years to $3.4 billion while keeping the same operating budget. He teaches the difference between optimization and maximization and why most people are caught in the optimization game. Sharran also shares practical lessons on how to handle income growth without letting lifestyle creep erode your net worth. If you're ready to break free from the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck and optimize for long-term wealth, this episode is for you! “I want to make more money because I know that money is not the answer to everything, but money solves money problems.” - Sharran Srivatsaa…

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! What if investing didn’t have to be a guessing game? In this episode, Sharran shares his 3-Part Money System, a framework that completely transformed his approach to investing. After building two billion-dollar companies and navigating the ups and downs of investing, he developed a system to help investors make better decisions. Sharran walks you through the three core principles that drive his money decisions. He shares practical examples of how this system works in real life, from evaluating investments like Bitcoin and real estate to understanding the capital stack. If you're tired of guessing and want a clear framework to guide your financial decisions, this episode provides the blueprint for success. “Knowing the system is not enough. Understanding truly comes from when you use the system the same way every single time.” - Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 01:46 - Why many people often do nothing with their money 02:31 - The importance of time in the market 03:50 -…