Predictions for 2026

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! We’ve all read endless lists of predictions—what’s trending, what’s coming next, and what to watch out for. But what good are these predictions if they don't provide a roadmap for success? In this episode, Sharran breaks down his viral post on predictions for 2026 and gives you the tools to turn those ideas into actionable strategies. You don’t need to agree with every prediction, but Sharran’s goal is simple: To give you an unfair advantage. Whether you’re building your personal brand, making smarter investments, or positioning your business for growth, this episode will help you think ahead, just like Wayne Gretzky skating to where the puck is going. If you want to stay ahead of the curve, the key question isn’t, “What’s next?”—it’s, “What will you do if this is true?” “Predictions are predictions. They're not about certainty; they're not a law. They're not truth. Thereby just saying, hey, if this were to be true, how would I position myself right now?” - Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 01:41 - Why predictions are useless if you don’t act on them 03:25 - The power of defaults and behavior 03:52 - Google Gemini and the future of AI 05:45 - Attention does not spread evenly 09:08 - Why hyperlocal content is making a massive comeback 11:21 - The importance of distribution over product 12:48 - The return of boring business models 14:35 - How AI can help you grow your business 15:49 - Why entertainment and personality are key to content creation 17:06 - Big winners get bigger over time Resources: - The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/ - Acquisition.com - https://www.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