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EPISODE · Jul 29, 2025 · 55 MIN

Everything I Learned After 60 Days At Acquisition.com

from Business School with Sharran Srivatsaa

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! Do you want to know how to build an extraordinary company culture and make game-changing hires? In this episode, Sharran shares what he learned after 60 days at Acquisition.com, working side by side with Alex and Leila Hormozi. Sharran and Leila discuss the process of growing a business, making tough hires, and building teams that thrive. They share firsthand insights on leadership, hiring, and creating an environment that fosters the success and growth of team members. From hiring your first senior leader to implementing a "memo culture," Sharran and Leila provide actionable lessons on how to attract top talent, navigate the hiring process, and ensure your company grows with purpose and intention. Whether you're a small business owner or leading a growing company, these lessons will help you make smarter decisions and scale faster. Tune in to hear powerful leadership lessons and start applying these strategies to grow your business today! “I really believe that inspiration and momentum are perishable. When you're struck with inspiration, do something then; when you're struck with momentum, you should do something then, because if you let it go, it turns around and you lose it very fast.” - Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 01:33 - Competence vs. humility in leadership 03:48 - Sincere candor in the workplace 06:27 - Culture over technical expertise in hiring 17:02 - Writing memos as a necessary skill for leadership 27:30 - What it's like working with Leila and Alex 31:38 - Breaking down silos with cross-functional work 39:12 - Asking for advice to build team connection 42:24 - Setting unreasonable goals for growth 47:48 - Embracing “shitty first drafts” in brainstorming 51:21 - Hiring advice from Leila Resources: - The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/ - Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/ - Join the Future Proof Community - https://futureproofsecrets.com/ - The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/ - Top Agent Power Pack - https://sharran.activehosted.com/f/121 - The 5am Club - https://sharran.com/5amclub/ - Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free - https://www.highlandprime.com/optin-10k-wisdom - Join Sharran's VIP Community - https://sharran.com/vip/ - ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing - https://arcmf.com/ - Sharran's Partnership Program - https://www.highlandprime.com/ - Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free - https://sharran.com/4weekmba/ 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

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! Do you want to know how to build an extraordinary company culture and make game-changing hires? In this episode, Sharran shares what he learned after 60 days at Acquisition.com, working side by side with Alex and Leila Hormozi. Sharran and Leila discuss the process of growing a business, making tough hires, and building teams that thrive. They share firsthand insights on leadership, hiring, and creating an environment that fosters the success and growth of team members. From hiring your first senior leader to implementing a "memo culture," Sharran and Leila provide actionable lessons on how to attract top talent, navigate the hiring process, and ensure your company grows with purpose and intention. Whether you're a small business owner or leading a growing company, these lessons will help you make smarter decisions and scale faster. Tune in to hear powerful leadership lessons and start applying these strategies to grow your business today! “I really believe that inspiration and momentum are perishable. When you're struck with inspiration, do something then; when you're struck with momentum, you should do something then, because if you let it go, it turns around and you lose it very fast.” - Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 01:33 - Competence vs. humility in leadership 03:48 - Sincere candor in the workplace 06:27 - Culture over technical expertise in hiring 17:02 - Writing memos as a necessary skill for leadership 27:30 - What it's like working with Leila and Alex 31:38 - Breaking down silos with cross-functional work 39:12 - Asking for advice to build team connection 42:24 - Setting unreasonable goals for growth 47:48 - Embracing “shitty first drafts” in brainstorming 51:21 - Hiring advice from Leila Resources: - The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/ - Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/ - Join the Future Proof Community - https://futureproofsecrets.com/ - The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/ - Top Agent Power Pack - https://sharran.activehosted.com/f/121 - The 5am Club - https://sharran.com/5amclub/ - Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free - https://www.highlandprime.com/optin-10k-wisdom - Join Sharran's VIP Community - https://sharran.com/vip/ - ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing - https://arcmf.com/ - Sharran's Partnership Program - https://www.highlandprime.com/ - Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for Free - https://sharran.com/4weekmba/ 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

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