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 SrivatsaaTimestamps:01:41 - Why predictions are useless if you don’t act on them03:25 - The power of defaults and behavior03:52 - Google Gemini and the future of AI05:45 - Attention does not spread evenly09:08 - Why hyperlocal content is making a massive comeback11:21 - The importance of distribution over product12:48 - The return of boring business models14:35 - How AI can help you grow your business15:49 - Why entertainment and personality are key to content creation17:06 - Big winners get bigger over timeResources:- 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- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpl_gT1bVB1iNZl9yQbWuA?sub_confirmation=1" rel="noopener

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!What if the secret to winning wasn't talent or luck, but the habits you practice every day? In this episode, Sharran shares a no-nonsense look at the habits that consistently set winners apart. From working beyond probability to the power of stacking evidence, Sharran walks through the core behaviors that make up a winning mindset. These habits aren't driven by luck or talent, but by consistent, focused actions that yield long-term results. Whether it's pushing through discomfort or sprinting through focused seasons, the episode highlights actionable steps to help you build success, even when no one is watching. Tune in to hear how the simple habits of winners can transform your business, your brand, and your personal growth.If you're ready to level up and embrace a winning mindset, check out this episode and start applying these strategies today!“If nobody's criticizing you, you're probably not doing anything interesting.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:01:44 - How winners increase their chances02:31 - Building confidence through evidence03:35 - Doing work that nobody sees04:30 - Seasons of intensity05:38 - Using doubt as information06:29 - Doing one more07:05 - Action before motivationResources:- 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- <a href="https://www.threads.com/@sharransrivatsaa" rel="noopener...

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Hiring A-players? Forget the traditional interview playbook. Learn the new way to assess talent and make smarter hiring decisions.In today’s episode, Sharran walks us through the modern interview process he uses to hire top talent at Acquisition.com. Ditching outdated behavioral interviews, he shares a three-part method that goes beyond scripted answers and reveals how candidates actually think and work in real-life situations. Whether you're hiring for your team or looking to enhance your interviewing skills, this episode will teach you the techniques to spot the true A-players.“The most-cited meta-analysis of hiring is called the Schmidt and Hunter study. They found that work sample tests, essentially giving the candidates something to do with case studies and problem-solving simulations, like getting them to actually think through a situation, outperform every single traditional interview when it comes to predicting future performance.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:02:47 - Why traditional interviews are ineffective for modern roles05:01 - The Reverse Consulting Method: Assessing how candidates think through real-world problems07:05 - The power of asking for "bad ideas" to assess judgment and decision-making skills09:18 - Giving candidates real project ownership to gauge their problem-solving abilities10:31 - The importance of managing complexity and setting the right interview conditions to see candidates shine11:36 - Recap of the three essential techniques for modern interviewingResources:- 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- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpl_gT1bVB1iNZl9yQbWuA?sub_confirmation=1" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Click&nbsp;Here&nbsp;to&nbsp;Get&nbsp;All&nbsp;Podcast&nbsp;Show&nbsp;Notes!Most people think taxes are unavoidable once their investments grow. But billionaires play a completely different game. In this episode, Sharran breaks down the single strategy the wealthiest individuals use to access liquidity without selling assets or paying capital gains taxes.You’ll learn how securities-based lending works, why borrowing is not a taxable event, and how billionaires like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and others use their portfolios as personal banks. More importantly, Sharran explains how this strategy applies to everyday investors with far smaller portfolios.Sharran also walks through the real risks—margin calls, interest rate exposure, and poor capital allocation—so you understand when this tool is powerful and when it can destroy wealth.&nbsp;If you want your money to keep compounding while still funding real estate, business growth, or new opportunities, this episode gives you the playbook.“The greatest hack in wealth creation is to become your own bank so that you can borrow from yourself.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:01:16 - How billionaires avoid taxes without loopholes03:05 - Why selling assets triggers wealth destruction05:17 - Securities-based lending explained step by step06:51 - Real example: Borrow vs. sell&nbsp;10:26 - Margin calls and how investors get wiped out11:30 - Safe borrowing rules to protect your portfolio13:23 - How to set up a securities-backed line of credit15:25 - Key takeaway from today's episodeResources:-&nbsp;The&nbsp;Next&nbsp;Billion&nbsp;by&nbsp;Sharran&nbsp;Srivatsaa&nbsp;-&nbsp;https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/-&nbsp;Acquisition.com&nbsp;-&nbsp;https://www.acquisition.com/-&nbsp;Board&nbsp;Member:&nbsp;ARC&nbsp;Multifamily&nbsp;Real&nbsp;Estate&nbsp;Investing&nbsp;-&nbsp;https://arcmf.com/-&nbsp;Board&nbsp;Member:&nbsp;The&nbsp;Real&nbsp;Brokerage&nbsp;-&nbsp;https://www.joinreal.com/Connect&nbsp;with&nbsp;Sharran:-&nbsp;Facebook&nbsp;-&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/likesharran-&nbsp;Instagram&nbsp;-&nbsp;https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/-&nbsp;X&nbsp;-&nbsp;https://x.com/sharran-&nbsp;LinkedIn&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a...

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Everyone wants to be rich, but most people don’t know that the habits of the wealthy are often very different from what society expects. In this episode, Sharran breaks down the five core actions and mindsets that set the rich apart. For example, rich people understand that every decision comes with a cost, and they make those decisions with full awareness of what’s at stake.They aren’t concerned with impressing others. It’s not about flaunting wealth; it’s about building wealth through sound decisions and actions. Plus, they fix problems through behavior changes, not just apologies, and they consistently try again even after failure. Finally, rich people give the greatest gift: their full attention. Learn these simple yet powerful habits anyone can start implementing today.“Rich people understand trade-offs. The one thing rich people understand is that every choice costs something.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:01:38 - Understanding trade-offs: Every decision comes with a cost03:12 - Stop trying to impress others: Focus on building wealth04:53 - Fix problems through behavioral changes, not apologies06:21 - Keep going: The power of trying one more time07:55 - Giving attention: How attention builds influence and wealth09:40 - Recap: What rich people do naturallyResources:- 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 - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpl_gT1bVB1iNZl9yQbWuA?sub_confirmation=1" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Social media has become part of our everyday lives, but that doesn’t make it trustworthy. The most dangerous part isn’t the misinformation itself–it’s how believable it looks.In this cautionary episode, Sharran exposes how social media algorithms manipulate what you believe, especially about money. He reveals that most viral financial content isn’t built to help you–it’s built to profit from your clicks. Backed by shocking data from FINRA, Sharran explains why over 70% of online finance posts fail basic compliance standards and how influencers earn more from your attention than your success.He dives into the psychology of algorithmic incentives, showing how platforms reward confidence over accuracy and how that distorts the truth. You’ll also learn three simple rules to spot fake gurus and protect yourself from misleading advice online. Stop making decisions based on what you see or hear from social media-verify the information from more reliable sources.“Whoever is shouting loudest–the biggest, loudest advice–about money is often giving the worst advice about money.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:02:04 - What FINRA discovered about viral finance posts02:44 - Why algorithms push bad financial advice04:31 - The “algorithm economics problem” explained06:22 - The hidden business model behind finance influencers09:09 - What good financial content should include10:35 - The three rules to protect yourself from bad advice12:43 - Why you should always verify with “boring sources”Resources:- The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/- Acquisition.com -&nbsp; 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- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpl_gT1bVB1iNZl9yQbWuA?sub_confirmation=1" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Is your follower count lying to you? Sharran reveals why social media followers are officially dead and why that’s actually great news. In this episode, he breaks down how algorithms have shifted from social media to interest media, meaning your audience is no longer the people who follow you–it’s whoever the algorithm decides will care about your content.Sharran shares the real metrics that matter now (spoiler: it’s not likes) and explains why saves and shares are the new currency of reach. You’ll learn how to engineer viral growth by asking one simple question before hitting publish: “Why would someone share this?”This episode will completely change how you think about social media, virality, and growth in the creator economy.“No post goes viral without massive shares.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:01:07 - Real examples: 16K followers, 2.3M views02:04 - Why your followers aren’t your audience anymore04:09 - The only metrics that matter: saves and shares05:21 - The one question that drives virality06:22 - The psychology behind shareability08:05 - Why “interest media” is here to stay10:02 - The new rule of content creationResources:- The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/- Acquisition.com -&nbsp; 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 - <a...

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Most people think success comes from working harder, but the real edge comes from learning faster. In this episode, Sharran reveals the three shortcuts that will help you master any skill 10x faster.&nbsp;You’ll discover how to reach out directly to experts using his “Magic DM Script,” the AI prompt that instantly identifies the 20% of knowledge that creates 80% of your results, and the “Learning Dogma” method that turns new insights into lifelong wisdom. These are the frameworks Sharran uses to learn anything at lightning speed without wasting hours in the YouTube rabbit hole or reading a dozen books.&nbsp;If you’ve ever wanted to fast-track your growth, this episode is your blueprint.“When you listen to something, you get to learn it once. When you teach something, you get to learn it twice (that's a Jim Kwik quote, by the way). But when you document something, you get to learn it forever.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:02:02 - Why speed of learning is the ultimate advantage03:37 - Shortcut #1: The Magic DM Script07:44 - Shortcut #2: Using AI to identify the 20% that matters11:41 - Shortcut #3: The Learning Dogma framework13:55 - Why frameworks boost recall and retention14:56 - Recap: Learn Any Skill 10x FasterResources:- The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/- Acquisition.com -&nbsp; 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- <a...

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Are you curious to know what it takes to become a superhuman? In this powerful episode, Sharran reveals the secrets to becoming the best version of yourself by sharing the framework for personal growth. Forget the self-help jargon–this episode breaks personal growth down to simple, actionable steps that will accelerate your transformation.&nbsp;Sharran explains how personal growth is like math and how changing your behavior with a proven system can help you achieve extraordinary results. He also explores the importance of learning, intelligence, and wisdom, breaking down how we all can level up in every area of our lives.&nbsp;If you're ready to accelerate your personal growth and become the best version of yourself, listen now, and share this episode with a friend who’s ready for extraordinary growth.“Growth is math. I just want you to know this: An input creates an output. If you just know that, if you can figure out the right input, you will get the output you want.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:02:27 - The problem with the traditional school system05:02 - The math of personal growth06:34 - Learning and why it matters08:10 - Understanding intelligence and learning rate10:32 - Wisdom: The stockpile of lessons over time12:31 - The “When-Then” algorithm: A framework to change your behavior17:34 - The power of modeling: Learning from those ahead of you21:10 - How to use feedback for personal growth23:27 - Applying the “When-Then” behavior formula to everyday lifeResources:- The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/- Acquisition.com -&nbsp; 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- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpl_gT1bVB1iNZl9yQbWuA?sub_confirmation=1" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!If you think an LLC automatically protects your personal assets, think again. In this episode, Sharran breaks down this common misconception among business owners. He shares the real story of a friend who lost his house despite setting up an LLC, showing how improper implementation can leave you vulnerable.&nbsp;Sharran talks about the importance of maintaining a proper legal separation between business and personal assets, outlining the crucial steps you need to take to avoid costly mistakes.If you're a business owner, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to learn how to protect what you've worked so hard for.“In court or in process or in procedure, documentation will beat memory every single time.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:01:43 - The myth of LLC protection and real-life story04:40 - Piercing the corporate veil: what it means and why it matters05:21 - The importance of separating business and personal finances09:30 - The role of proper documentation in safeguarding your assets15:27 - How small mistakes can put your LLC protection at risk19:20 - Recap: Your LLC won't protect youResources:- The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/- Acquisition.com -&nbsp; 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 - <a href="https://www.threads.com/@sharransrivatsaa"...