Lego Blocks of Leverage

Lego Blocks of Leverage

Author: Sharran Srivatsaa September 30, 2025 Duration: 20:53

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Feeling like your effort isn’t getting you anywhere? In this episode, Sharran breaks down why hard work alone isn’t enough and how to find the game you were truly built to win. 


Using tennis, business, and life as examples, he introduces his concept of “Lego Blocks of Leverage” and reveals how identifying your unique ability can turn grind into flow. Sharran shares actionable insights to help listeners uncover where they have energy, edge, and ease so work feels like play but produces real results.


Ready to stop spinning your wheels? Tune in to learn how to leverage your superpowers, build systems that scale, and finally win in the areas that matter. 


“We’re all X-Men and X-Women in some way. Each one of us has our own superpower. We all have our own gifts.”

- Sharran Srivatsaa


Timestamps:

01:17 - Tennis analogy: playing on the wrong surface

03:27 - When it’s smart to change the table you’re sitting at

04:49 - Finding your level ten vehicle in life and business

10:30 - Lego blocks of leverage: Sharran’s superpower

14:50 - The three filters: energy, edge, ease

18:10 - Playing the game you were designed to play


Resources:

- The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/

- Acquisition.comhttps://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


There's a lot of advice out there about building a business, but much of it feels theoretical or disconnected from the messy reality of day-to-day operations. Business School with Sharran Srivatsaa exists in that gap between theory and execution. Hosted by Sharran Srivatsaa, an entrepreneur and investor who has personally built and exited five companies across different sectors, this podcast is built on a foundation of direct, tactical experience. As the President and Managing Partner at Acquisition.com, Sharran now works closely with other business owners, giving him a unique, ground-level view of the common challenges and opportunities facing founders and operators today. Each episode focuses on stripping away the fluff and noise to discuss the specific strategies, mental frameworks, and practical steps that drive real growth. You'll hear conversations that tackle everything from marketing and management to investing and operational efficiency, all aimed at providing clarity and intentionality for the journey. This isn't about generic inspiration; it's for the underdogs and builders who are focused on measurable results. The insights shared in this podcast come from the front lines, offering a perspective that is both broad from his multi-industry exits and deeply personal from his current work guiding other companies. If you're looking for actionable guidance from someone who has repeatedly navigated the path from startup to successful exit, you'll find a valuable resource here.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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