Sharran Srivatsaa

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In 2011, Sharran Srivatsaa walked away from his banking job on Wall Street to become the president of Beverly Hills-based Teles Properties. At the time, the luxury real estate brokerage was making over $300 million annually, but it was far from its original growth projections. In just five years, Srivatsaa and his partners transformed the company into a business worth more than $3 billion — increasing its value 10 times over.

Srivatsaa is now a venture capitalist, sought-after business… Show more

In 2011, Sharran Srivatsaa walked away from his banking job on Wall Street to become the president of Beverly Hills-based Teles Properties. At the time, the luxury real estate brokerage was making over $300 million annually, but it was far from its original growth projections. In just five years, Srivatsaa and his partners transformed the company into a business worth more than $3 billion — increasing its value 10 times over.

Srivatsaa is now a venture capitalist, sought-after business coach, and the CEO of real estate software company Kingston Lane. He has earned a comfortable lifestyle, but things weren’t always that way. After immigrating to the United States from India as a teenager, Srivatsaa had a stroke of bad luck that led him to “dumpster diving” for food. Show less

Making decisions is hard, and no one knows this better than people at the top. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg even wears the same outfit every day to avoid “decision fatigue.” These nine bosses and advisors in The Oracles let us in on how they make choices without regret.

Business travel can be exhausting and expensive — but it doesn’t have to be. We asked these well-traveled business titans and Advisors in The Oracles to share their secrets for saving money, being productive, and staying healthy on the road.

Referrals are the highest compliment to your business — but it takes work to get them. There’s a fine line between staying top of mind with referral sources and being pushy. Here’s how these relationship masters and Advisors in The Oracles find this balance and win referrals.

We asked 10 business moguls and Advisors in The Oracles for their No. 1 productivity tips. Here’s what these extremely successful businesspeople, including the head of a $750 million real estate empire, a Shark on “Shark Tank,” and a CEO who grew a company to $3.6 billion in five years had to say.

These leading entrepreneurs and Advisors in The Oracles share the decisions that led them to fulfillment and success.

Hindsight is always 20/20. These moguls and advisors from The Oracles, a mastermind gr­oup of high-level entrepreneurs, share what they would tell their 25-year-old selves if they could go back in time.

Time is everyone’s most valuable and scarce resource. Managing it effectively can be the difference between success and failure. These Advisors in The Oracles share how they manage their day to optimize their business success and personal life.

Books have so much power. Their insights can make you rich, revamp your health, offer new perspectives or transform your relationships. These avid readers and Advisors in The Oracles share the books that are incredible additions to any library.

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You are what you repeatedly do. These members of The Oracles built empires by following these bulletproof daily rituals and habits.

Imagine a world where everyone woke up feeling inspired to go to work. Unfortunately, many businesses are a toxic blend of apathy, political paranoia, and self-interest.

Eight CEOs and members of The Oracles share their number one strategy for building and leading an elite, peak-performance team.

Closing the sale is what separates the average from the extraordinary businessperson. Top dealmakers and members of The Oracles share their proven strategies for closing your next big sale.

As an entrepreneur, your time and energy are in constant demand. If you’re not careful, too many “Yeses” to distractions and invitations—like coffee with no precise purpose—will sabotage your creative and productive output.

Accomplished entrepreneurs and members of The Oracles divulge how to say “No,” once and for all.

We are the result of our repeated behavior. Or as Aristotle put it, “Success is not an action, but a habit.”

Here, top entrepreneurs and members of The Oracles weigh in on the one mental habit that drove their success and how to cultivate it in yourself.

Don’t be a ‘control freak.’
Every high achiever has probably been criticized as a “control freak” at some point. However, given the numerous daily distractions entrepreneurs encounter, if you want to do “deep work” with broad-ranging impact, you have to control your time to make each day a masterpiece.

My “masterpiece day” is composed of six categories: eat, move, sleep, deep work, service, and personal development. Each category has one action that I can accomplish that day, be it… Show more

Don’t be a ‘control freak.’
Every high achiever has probably been criticized as a “control freak” at some point. However, given the numerous daily distractions entrepreneurs encounter, if you want to do “deep work” with broad-ranging impact, you have to control your time to make each day a masterpiece.

My “masterpiece day” is composed of six categories: eat, move, sleep, deep work, service, and personal development. Each category has one action that I can accomplish that day, be it 30-minutes of exercise (move) or making a 5am Club inspiration call (service). To reach your potential, exert control over your life. Show less

“Success leaves clues,” said Sharran Srivatsaa (president of brokerage, western region, Douglas Ellliman Real Estate) on stage at Inman Connect New York.

After interviewing 52 of the highest-performing teams, he found 10 common themes that contributed to their success, and shared them with the audience.

When I first met Issy Sharp, founder of Four Seasons Hotels, he told me something that stuck with me: "Systematize the predictable. Humanize the exceptional."

I force one particular question regularly upon all the entrepreneurs that I mentor: "How can you create once and delight many times?" High-achiever personalities feel like they need to be intimately involved with every touchpoint with clients to delight. This is a fallacy and operationally frustrating.

Email automation is… Show more

When I first met Issy Sharp, founder of Four Seasons Hotels, he told me something that stuck with me: "Systematize the predictable. Humanize the exceptional."

I force one particular question regularly upon all the entrepreneurs that I mentor: "How can you create once and delight many times?" High-achiever personalities feel like they need to be intimately involved with every touchpoint with clients to delight. This is a fallacy and operationally frustrating.

Email automation is one of the simplest ways to automate "humanly." I've used platforms like Emma and ConvertKit to deliver "sequences" of pre-written emails that don't take away authenticity and consistently deliver delight. Show less

When I first met Issy Sharp, founder of Four Seasons Hotels, he told me something that stuck with me: “Systematize the predictable. Humanize the exceptional.”

I force one particular question regularly upon all the entrepreneurs that I mentor: “How can you create once and delight many times?” High-achiever personalities feel like they need to be intimately involved with every touchpoint with clients to delight. This is a fallacy and operationally frustrating.

Email automation is… Show more

When I first met Issy Sharp, founder of Four Seasons Hotels, he told me something that stuck with me: “Systematize the predictable. Humanize the exceptional.”

I force one particular question regularly upon all the entrepreneurs that I mentor: “How can you create once and delight many times?” High-achiever personalities feel like they need to be intimately involved with every touchpoint with clients to delight. This is a fallacy and operationally frustrating.

Email automation is one of the simplest ways to automate “humanly.” I’ve used platforms like Emma and ConvertKit to deliver “sequences” of pre-written emails that don’t take away authenticity and consistently deliver delight. —Sharran Srivatsaa Show less

Community drives achievement

We all know that all progress starts with telling the truth. But when we share the truth publicly with a person or group — who can hold us accountable to do better — that’s when we start seeing breakthrough success.

I struggled with an irregular and unhealthy sleep-wake schedule for years until I started an accountability group daily call for 5 a.m. The 5AM Club changed my life by giving me the anchor I needed every morning, and today, we have hundreds… Show more

Community drives achievement

We all know that all progress starts with telling the truth. But when we share the truth publicly with a person or group — who can hold us accountable to do better — that’s when we start seeing breakthrough success.

I struggled with an irregular and unhealthy sleep-wake schedule for years until I started an accountability group daily call for 5 a.m. The 5AM Club changed my life by giving me the anchor I needed every morning, and today, we have hundreds of committed people on that call to start their days off right. Change happens in groups.

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Desarrolla un negocio secundario que aproveche tu tiempo y se autogestione. Los tres pilares de la autogestión son:

- Aprender a vender en línea.

- Ofrecer productos "con valor".

- Crear un sistema de distribución.

Puedes aprender a vender cualquier cosa en línea con solo mirar algunos videos gratuitos y con software básico para ventas, como ClickFunnels o LeadPages. Al ofrecer productos "con valor", tales como cursos, listas de control u hojas de referencia, el… Show more

Desarrolla un negocio secundario que aproveche tu tiempo y se autogestione. Los tres pilares de la autogestión son:

- Aprender a vender en línea.

- Ofrecer productos "con valor".

- Crear un sistema de distribución.

Puedes aprender a vender cualquier cosa en línea con solo mirar algunos videos gratuitos y con software básico para ventas, como ClickFunnels o LeadPages. Al ofrecer productos "con valor", tales como cursos, listas de control u hojas de referencia, el esfuerzo que hiciste una sola vez puede tener un resultado exponencial. El sistema de distribución más veloz es crear una lista de correo intercambiando un producto de valor para conseguir ventajas.

A fin de cuentas, cuando tengas un negocio que se autogestione, tendrás opciones y flujo de dinero al instante: ¡los dos resultados que todos los empresarios aman!
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Create a side hustle that leverages your time and manages itself. The three pillars of a self-managing side hustle are:

1. Learning to sell online
2. Creating "value" products
3. Building a distribution system

You can learn to sell anything online just by watching a few free videos with basic sales funnel software like ClickFunnels or LeadPages. By creating "value" products such as courses, checklists, or cheat sheets, your one-time effort can have an exponential impact. The… Show more

Create a side hustle that leverages your time and manages itself. The three pillars of a self-managing side hustle are:

1. Learning to sell online
2. Creating "value" products
3. Building a distribution system

You can learn to sell anything online just by watching a few free videos with basic sales funnel software like ClickFunnels or LeadPages. By creating "value" products such as courses, checklists, or cheat sheets, your one-time effort can have an exponential impact. The fastest distribution system is building an email list by trading a value product to acquire leads.

Ultimately, when you have a self-managing business, you instantly have options and cash flow: the two results that every entrepreneur loves!

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Create a side hustle that leverages your time and manages itself. The three pillars of a self-managing side hustle are:

Learning to sell online
Creating "value" products
Building a distribution system.

You can learn to sell anything online just by watching a few free videos with basic sales funnel software like ClickFunnels or LeadPages. By creating "value" products such as courses, checklists, or cheat sheets, your one-time effort can have an exponential impact. The fastest… Show more

Create a side hustle that leverages your time and manages itself. The three pillars of a self-managing side hustle are:

Learning to sell online
Creating "value" products
Building a distribution system.

You can learn to sell anything online just by watching a few free videos with basic sales funnel software like ClickFunnels or LeadPages. By creating "value" products such as courses, checklists, or cheat sheets, your one-time effort can have an exponential impact. The fastest distribution system is building an email list by trading a value product to acquire leads.

Ultimately, when you have a self-managing business, you instantly have options and cash flow: the two results that every entrepreneur loves!

— Sharran Srivatsaa , angel investor and president of brokerage (western region) at Douglas Elliman; grew Teles Properties 10X in five years Show less

I always encourage entrepreneurs to build a black swan fund. If there was a sudden market pullback, wouldn’t it be amazing if you had allocated cash sitting ready to buy assets at fire-sale prices?

I even go as granular as writing my fire-sale wish list. For example: “If Apple ever drops below $25 a share again, I’m going to buy and hold,” or, “If that Jackson Hole ranch I’ve always wanted drops to $2.5 million, I am going to buy it.” This gives me the market courage based on strategic… Show more

I always encourage entrepreneurs to build a black swan fund. If there was a sudden market pullback, wouldn’t it be amazing if you had allocated cash sitting ready to buy assets at fire-sale prices?

I even go as granular as writing my fire-sale wish list. For example: “If Apple ever drops below $25 a share again, I’m going to buy and hold,” or, “If that Jackson Hole ranch I’ve always wanted drops to $2.5 million, I am going to buy it.” This gives me the market courage based on strategic decisions that I’ve already made, instead of being driven by fear or greed of the current market cycle.

—Sharran Srivatsaa, angel investor and president of brokerage (western region) at Douglas Elliman; grew Teles Properties 10X in five years Show less

We all know that all progress starts with telling the truth. But when we share the truth publicly with a person or group — who can hold us accountable to do better — that's when we start seeing breakthrough success.

I struggled with an irregular and unhealthy sleep-wake schedule for years until I started an accountability group daily call for 5 a.m. The 5AM Club changed my life by giving me the anchor I needed every morning, and today, we have hundreds of committed people on that call to… Show more

We all know that all progress starts with telling the truth. But when we share the truth publicly with a person or group — who can hold us accountable to do better — that's when we start seeing breakthrough success.

I struggled with an irregular and unhealthy sleep-wake schedule for years until I started an accountability group daily call for 5 a.m. The 5AM Club changed my life by giving me the anchor I needed every morning, and today, we have hundreds of committed people on that call to start their days off right. Change happens in groups. Show less

We all know that all progress starts with telling the truth. But when we share the truth publicly with a person or group — who can hold us accountable to do better — that's when we start seeing breakthrough success.

I struggled with an irregular and unhealthy sleep-wake schedule for years until I started an accountability group daily call for 5 a.m. The 5AM Club changed my life by giving me the anchor I needed every morning, and today, we have hundreds of committed people on that call to… Show more

We all know that all progress starts with telling the truth. But when we share the truth publicly with a person or group — who can hold us accountable to do better — that's when we start seeing breakthrough success.

I struggled with an irregular and unhealthy sleep-wake schedule for years until I started an accountability group daily call for 5 a.m. The 5AM Club changed my life by giving me the anchor I needed every morning, and today, we have hundreds of committed people on that call to start their days off right. Change happens in groups. Show less

Motivational speakers and mentors are busier than ever training L.A.’s agents, but some doubt their effectiveness — and some see a poaching play

As you build an investment portfolio, it is good practice to include the third party property management fees into your financial model. This way you can make the right decision even before you acquire the property. Then ask yourself, "What business are you in?" If you are an investor, then stick to investing. If you are a property manager, then stick to the property management. Stay focused.

In the absence of in-person meetings, the one common practice that can drive deeper client relationships is intentionally increasing the number of touchpoints during the advisory process. Simple communication — such as confirming appointments and following up with homework, or transactional updates such as reaching deal milestones, and even just regular weekly updates — builds trust and confidence.

I always encourage entrepreneurs to build a black swan fund. If there was a sudden market pullback, wouldn’t it be amazing if you had allocated cash sitting ready to buy assets at fire-sale prices?

I even go as granular as writing my fire-sale wish list. For example: “If Apple ever drops below $25 a share again, I’m going to buy and hold,” or, “If that Jackson Hole ranch I’ve always wanted drops to $2.5 million, I am going to buy it.” This gives me the market courage based on strategic… Show more

I always encourage entrepreneurs to build a black swan fund. If there was a sudden market pullback, wouldn’t it be amazing if you had allocated cash sitting ready to buy assets at fire-sale prices?

I even go as granular as writing my fire-sale wish list. For example: “If Apple ever drops below $25 a share again, I’m going to buy and hold,” or, “If that Jackson Hole ranch I’ve always wanted drops to $2.5 million, I am going to buy it.” This gives me the market courage based on strategic decisions that I’ve already made, instead of being driven by fear or greed of the current market cycle. —Sharran Srivatsaa, angel investor and president of brokerage (western region) at Douglas Elliman; grew Teles Properties 10X in five years Show less

“We often notice the best investments are in the spillover markets, which are communities just outside where all the growth is happening in the hot market. As real estate values skyrocket, this instantly starts pricing people out of the hot market and they often look at the spillover markets that mirror most of the winning characteristics of the hot market.”

My entire world changed when I learned that networking was not about building my database but about being the gateway to another great relationship. Every time I meet someone new, I’ve trained myself to ask the question, Whom can I introduce this person to that could change their life?

This goes so much beyond having a scorecard for business or personal favors; it instantly deepens the personal relationship, which is the foundation of an awesome network. So ask yourself the question… Show more

My entire world changed when I learned that networking was not about building my database but about being the gateway to another great relationship. Every time I meet someone new, I’ve trained myself to ask the question, Whom can I introduce this person to that could change their life?

This goes so much beyond having a scorecard for business or personal favors; it instantly deepens the personal relationship, which is the foundation of an awesome network. So ask yourself the question, What introduction can I make that will change someone’s life? Show less

My entire world changed when I learned that networking was not about building my database but about being the gateway to another great relationship. Every time I meet someone new, I’ve trained myself to ask the question, Whom can I introduce this person to that could change their life?

This goes so much beyond having a scorecard for business or personal favors; it instantly deepens the personal relationship, which is the foundation of an awesome network. So ask yourself the question… Show more

My entire world changed when I learned that networking was not about building my database but about being the gateway to another great relationship. Every time I meet someone new, I’ve trained myself to ask the question, Whom can I introduce this person to that could change their life?

This goes so much beyond having a scorecard for business or personal favors; it instantly deepens the personal relationship, which is the foundation of an awesome network. So ask yourself the question, What introduction can I make that will change someone’s life? Show less

What skills do you need to cultivate in order to find success in your industry? Sharran Sirvastaa of Teles Properties shared his thoughts at Luxury Connect.

When looking at international investment opportunities, I advise clients to over index on the structural stability of the country. In recent years, Belize checks all those important boxes, with its English-speaking legal system based on British common law, its stable exchange rate to the U.S. dollar, an economy growing at approximately 20% annually and new tax incentives to boot.

When looking at international investment opportunities, I advise clients to over index on the structural stability of the country. In recent years, Belize checks all those important boxes, with its English-speaking legal system based on British common law, its stable exchange rate to the U.S. dollar, an economy growing at approximately 20% annually and new tax incentives to boot.

We often notice the best investments are in the spill-over markets, which are communities just outside where all the growth is happening in the hot market. As real estate values skyrocket, this instantly starts pricing people out of the hot market and they often look at the spill-over markets that mirror most of the winning characteristics of the hot market.

We often notice the best investments are in the spill-over markets, which are communities just outside where all the growth is happening in the hot market. As real estate values skyrocket, this instantly starts pricing people out of the hot market and they often look at the spill-over markets that mirror most of the winning characteristics of the hot market.

Apart from a multi-generational, family-tradition value to owning a second home, today's economy allows for options such as Airbnb or HouseStay (30 days and longer), vacation clubs, various flavors of time shares and also hotel network options to simulate this experience with almost no downside risk. Let someone else own the real estate; focus on unlocking the experience that you want from it!

Apart from a multi-generational, family-tradition value to owning a second home, today's economy allows for options such as Airbnb or HouseStay (30 days and longer), vacation clubs, various flavors of time shares and also hotel network options to simulate this experience with almost no downside risk. Let someone else own the real estate; focus on unlocking the experience that you want from it!

Real estate agents have one main priority: buying and selling homes for clients. These days, with technology advancing at the speed of light, agents are able to harness the power of artificial intelligence to accomplish their goals more quickly, efficiently and accurately.

Platforms utilizing artificial intelligence can automatically and intuitively start buyer matching within minutes of agents accepting a new listing. Worried about building the perfect postcard? With auto farming… Show more

Real estate agents have one main priority: buying and selling homes for clients. These days, with technology advancing at the speed of light, agents are able to harness the power of artificial intelligence to accomplish their goals more quickly, efficiently and accurately.

Platforms utilizing artificial intelligence can automatically and intuitively start buyer matching within minutes of agents accepting a new listing. Worried about building the perfect postcard? With auto farming, powered by artificial intelligence, agents can create and send marketing materials to leads within minutes. Considering social media advertising? Agents are offered easy on-demand ads at different pricing structures. Even though artificial intelligence can never replace a living, breathing real estate professional, a solid platform that strategically leverages artificial intelligence capabilities gives agents the gift of time, and allows them the ability to spend more energy closing deals. Show less

“Being healthy is more than talking about health. … It’s a mindset,” says Srivatsaa. “We have to talk about it at every opportunity.” Teles has hosted conference calls for its agents about health and stress, in addition to having other authors and health professionals speak at its offices. In fact, wellness has become such an important initiative at Teles that president and founder Peter Hernandez writes a monthly series called “Keep it Core” covering health topics. Teles even incorporates… Show more

“Being healthy is more than talking about health. … It’s a mindset,” says Srivatsaa. “We have to talk about it at every opportunity.” Teles has hosted conference calls for its agents about health and stress, in addition to having other authors and health professionals speak at its offices. In fact, wellness has become such an important initiative at Teles that president and founder Peter Hernandez writes a monthly series called “Keep it Core” covering health topics. Teles even incorporates triathlons and cycling events into their charitable fundraising initiatives.

There is a direct correlation between overall holistic wellness and the mental acuity necessary for the fast-moving world of high-end real estate, Srivatsaa says. As a company leader, Srivatsaa has seen the benefits of investing in one’s health. Just a few years ago, he was in the same boat as Feldman. “I was very sick to the point where I couldn’t even sustain a normal work schedule. There were very few foods that I was not allergic to, and lack of energy made it hard for me to exercise,” he says. So he changed his mindset and focused on taking care of his body and living a more balanced life. “It’s important to take care of ourselves so that we can be great citizens of the world,” Srivatsaa says. Show less

Sharran Srivatsaa, President, Teles Properties — Srivatsaa’s focus on corporate growth and agent success has helped Teles Properties establish itself as a force to be reckoned with; he’s responsible for Teles’ agent service platform.

Many agents believe that once they list the home for sale on the MLS their job as a listing agent is complete. But the truth is, it’s far from over. The agent’s responsibility is to recognize and target the type of people who will look for the home and then laser focus the listing launch based on that information.

The type of strategy used to sell a home varies depending upon the market you’re trying to target. Like a cannon ball, the local market should be pounded in order to reach as… Show more

Many agents believe that once they list the home for sale on the MLS their job as a listing agent is complete. But the truth is, it’s far from over. The agent’s responsibility is to recognize and target the type of people who will look for the home and then laser focus the listing launch based on that information.

The type of strategy used to sell a home varies depending upon the market you’re trying to target. Like a cannon ball, the local market should be pounded in order to reach as many people as possible. Agents should use MLS, email marketing, social media, office and broker previews. For a national market, like a shotgun, targeting specific areas drive the best results. For example, an ideal buyer for Laguna Beach, Calif. may not be from Topeka, Kansas, but there may be a huge trend of buyers from Chicago and Seattle to Laguna, and that’s crucial information that allows for targeted networking, as well as digital and social ad spend in those markets to attract the right buyer pool. Show less

"Expanding our Southern California footprint has been Teles' vision for some time, and the addition of this office in the Pacific Palisades -- along with our newly minted offices in Palm Springs, Manhattan Beach and San Diego that launched earlier this year -- is bringing that dream into fruition," says Srivatsaa. "Teles prides itself on its strategic growth strategy and this latest office is another example of how we are ahead of the game. We are extremely excited to be launching this new… Show more

"Expanding our Southern California footprint has been Teles' vision for some time, and the addition of this office in the Pacific Palisades -- along with our newly minted offices in Palm Springs, Manhattan Beach and San Diego that launched earlier this year -- is bringing that dream into fruition," says Srivatsaa. "Teles prides itself on its strategic growth strategy and this latest office is another example of how we are ahead of the game. We are extremely excited to be launching this new office -- and its beautiful location cannot be beat." Show less

Teles spends 85 percent of its innovation budget on research and development and values a culture of ABT — “always be testing.” Because consumer trends change so often, we built a process to constantly test everything, from newsletter headlines and email subject lines to social media imagery and direct-mail campaigns. We extract the best practices and then deliver them to agents so they can produce highly impactful marketing campaigns at the push of a button.

With our in-house marketing… Show more

Teles spends 85 percent of its innovation budget on research and development and values a culture of ABT — “always be testing.” Because consumer trends change so often, we built a process to constantly test everything, from newsletter headlines and email subject lines to social media imagery and direct-mail campaigns. We extract the best practices and then deliver them to agents so they can produce highly impactful marketing campaigns at the push of a button.

With our in-house marketing studio, we have created a crowdsourced system of the best marketing campaigns across our five-county footprint. Additionally, because of our firm’s proprietary cross-marketing software, each listing can potentially reach the personal database of every single agent at the firm, allowing for incredibly deep exposure. Show less

The president of California-based Teles Properties interviews agents to glean best practices for marketing on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter.

Quoted - "Over the last few years, we have seen the erratic inventory levels across macro markets begin to rebalance and move towards a less volatile state. There are various micro markets that are still recalibrating and that present short-term, tactical opportunities for buyers and sellers based on the individual market conditions. However, we project that many of these individual market opportunities will normalize during the course of 2016."

"With the addition of our new location in Laguna Niguel, Teles is strategically poised to gain a significant market share in a region that has experienced tremendous growth over the last several years," says Teles co-president, Sharran Srivatsaa. "South Orange County is home to some of the state's most exquisite beaches and vibrant towns and we couldn't be more pleased to bring to this area the outstanding level of client services and industry expertise for which Teles agents and brokers are… Show more

"With the addition of our new location in Laguna Niguel, Teles is strategically poised to gain a significant market share in a region that has experienced tremendous growth over the last several years," says Teles co-president, Sharran Srivatsaa. "South Orange County is home to some of the state's most exquisite beaches and vibrant towns and we couldn't be more pleased to bring to this area the outstanding level of client services and industry expertise for which Teles agents and brokers are renowned." Show less

Mr. Sharran Srivatsaa serves as Chief Operating Officer of Teles Properties, Inc. Mr. Srivatsaa joined Teles after spending several years at Credit Suisse and Goldman Sachs, where he focused on working with management teams of fast-growing businesses across the country on strategic planning and corporate finance. In addition to his Wall St. experience, he has a deep technology background from his time working with founding teams of cutting-edge companies in Silicon Valley such as Lightera… Show more

Mr. Sharran Srivatsaa serves as Chief Operating Officer of Teles Properties, Inc. Mr. Srivatsaa joined Teles after spending several years at Credit Suisse and Goldman Sachs, where he focused on working with management teams of fast-growing businesses across the country on strategic planning and corporate finance. In addition to his Wall St. experience, he has a deep technology background from his time working with founding teams of cutting-edge companies in Silicon Valley such as Lightera (acquired by telecom giant CIENA) and international mobile-payment powerhouse, Obopay. He serves on the National Board of Directors for the Vanderbilt University Alumni Board. Mr. Srivatsaa competed on the professional tennis tour and was Academic All-American at Luther College, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Math. He also received his MBA with Honors from Vanderbilt University. Show less

Mentioned - "Sharran Srivatsaa recently told me how his company, Teles Properties, uses data intelligence for its brokerage model. By mining, spotting and visualizing patterns in hyperlocal micro-market data, Teles accurately predicts likely sales prices for clients and properties. The firm has given its real-estate agents a distinct market advantage and sold homes for the highest negotiated prices in the shortest times among its competitive group." - John Kelly

The uncertainty in the Shanghai and Hong Kong equity markets has triggered numerous “flight to safety” conversations targeting US real estate, and although the devaluation of the Yuan has intrinsically made US real estate a little more expensive dollar for dollar, it is still being viewed as a less volatile and higher quality long-term investment.
We have been receiving numerous inquiries from private bankers and asset managers not only regarding one-off purchases but to explore a portfolio… Show more

The uncertainty in the Shanghai and Hong Kong equity markets has triggered numerous “flight to safety” conversations targeting US real estate, and although the devaluation of the Yuan has intrinsically made US real estate a little more expensive dollar for dollar, it is still being viewed as a less volatile and higher quality long-term investment.
We have been receiving numerous inquiries from private bankers and asset managers not only regarding one-off purchases but to explore a portfolio of US real estate investments for their Asian clients, particularly focused in the luxury markets of LA County and Orange County.
The Asian investor’s logical and emotional love affair with Southern California’s high-end market lies beyond just the lifestyle components of weather, landscape, and locker room street-cred… it is grounded in the “confidence of value” which is referenced by the ability of these high-end market real estate values to recover gracefully from significant market downturns or even showing thoughtful immunity to blips of global volatility.
China’s recent breakthrough into a global economic hub has created tremendous opportunity for the Chinese nationals, but the high-correlation of asset classes and the volatile Asian markets are forcing investors to find “portfolio safety” in other parts of the world. US luxury real estate has emerged as one of the top choices given the stability of values over time, structured ecosystem of private property laws, and the rules and regulations to support homeownership as a whole.
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Quoted- "Ernie exemplifies all that a top agent should and more," says Sharran Srivatsaa, Teles Properties co-president. "Ernie has been on top of every trend for decades. He builds long-lasting relationships that not only please our clients, but help our company garner greater respect and maintain our distinguished reputation as one of SoCal's leading luxury real estate firms."

Quoted- "Ernie exemplifies all that a top agent should and more," says Sharran Srivatsaa, Teles Properties co-president. "Ernie has been on top of every trend for decades. He builds long-lasting relationships that not only please our clients, but help our company garner greater respect and maintain our distinguished reputation as one of SoCal's leading luxury real estate firms."

Quoted- "Ernie exemplifies all that a top agent should and more," says Sharran Srivatsaa, Teles Properties co-president. "Ernie has been on top of every trend for decades. He builds long-lasting relationships that not only please our clients, but help our company garner greater respect and maintain our distinguished reputation as one of SoCal's leading luxury real estate firms."

Teles Properties, one of the fastest growing luxury residential real estate firm in Southern California, is pleased to announce it will be presenting a keynote session at the California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) annual Broker Conference (#BC15), held this year at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, Calif. on October 7, 2015.
The annual conference, which brings together thousands of California brokers and principles under one roof, provides a unique opportunity to network with… Show more

Teles Properties, one of the fastest growing luxury residential real estate firm in Southern California, is pleased to announce it will be presenting a keynote session at the California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) annual Broker Conference (#BC15), held this year at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, Calif. on October 7, 2015.
The annual conference, which brings together thousands of California brokers and principles under one roof, provides a unique opportunity to network with leaders of brokerage firms of all sizes from around the state, and participate in conversations about what matters to their brokerages, agents and clients.
"We are honored to be speaking at this year's conference," said Peter Loewy, chairman and CEO of Teles. "This annual broker conference is such a unique event with invaluable benefits. Our leadership team looks forward to being part of discussions that truly matter to our industry."
As one of the event's featured attendees, members of Teles' executive leadership team -- chairman and CEO, Peter Loewy; and presidents, Sharran Srivatsaa and Peter Hernandez -- will be participating in a compelling and influential session titled "How One Company is Building for Today's Future" from 1:50 p.m. at 2:40 p.m. The session will be moderated by C.A.R. CEO Joel Singer, and will reveal the integration of human capital, process optimization and platform dependence that will drive a superior value to the consumer in the years to come. The session will also explore consumer behavior alignment, the mindset shift from a salesperson to an advisor, and the partnership between agent and broker, as well as corporate culture, lead generation and conversion, talent acquisition and more. Show less

Quoted - "The uncertainty in the Shanghai and Hong Kong equity markets have triggered numerous “flight to safety” conversations targeting US real estate, and although the devaluation of the Yuan has intrinsically made US real estate a little more expense dollar for dollar, it is still being viewed as a less volatile and higher quality long-term investment."

Quoted- "As leaders, I believe that we have a tremendous opportunity to impact our industry today. In some form or fashion, I believe the real estate industry needs to be taken apart and put back together.
We are witnessing a complete fragmentation and destruction of value across the board. Consumers are having an uninspiring experience compared to other financial transactions; brokers are being boxed into just providing liability insurance and a copy machine; teams are forming quickly — but… Show more

Quoted- "As leaders, I believe that we have a tremendous opportunity to impact our industry today. In some form or fashion, I believe the real estate industry needs to be taken apart and put back together.
We are witnessing a complete fragmentation and destruction of value across the board. Consumers are having an uninspiring experience compared to other financial transactions; brokers are being boxed into just providing liability insurance and a copy machine; teams are forming quickly — but the vast majority are struggling to attain profitability because team leaders who have been successful agents are now forced to acquire a business owner’s skill set while on the job — and agents are in the thick of it all and have to keep up with the changes in the consumer psychology, contracts and regulations, vendor relationships, technology updates and brokerage relationships while getting sold a new idea everyday." Show less

Sharran Srivatsaa is the president at Teles Properties. In addition to striving to build the most advanced agent service platform in the industry, Srivatsaa’s focus includes Teles’ corporate growth strategy, client advisory and firm-wide operations. He is also a sought-after speaker and a respected thought-leadership resource for top publications, such as The Wall Street Journal and Financial Times where he is often quoted.

Leveraging their strongest assets-expertise in banking, investment-return modeling, trust law and tax shelters-some Wall Street executives have quit their jobs to sell luxury real estate.

Quoted - “Since a lot of the data is not accurate, I think that provides a phenomenal opportunity for a real estate professional to show value […] so if agents can see the value in being the advisor, resolving conflict, then that puts them in a really, really special place.”

Quoted - "I am a deep believer in mentors over motivators, if given the choice. If the necessary personal and emotional infrastructure—mindset, psyche, process, and outlook—has not been developed in an individual, then motivation can only have a marginal impact. I believe that the true purpose for great mentorship is to create a personal operating system of success, which needs to be crafted and honed over time based on our own individual life backgrounds and personal strengths."

Quoted - "Trust, accessibility, and commitment. Trust: I was at a time in my personal life and professional career where I was open to advice and guidance at a very fundamental level. That enhanced my relationship with my mentor. Accessibility: In this ever-changing world, opportunities or issues can’t wait till your next monthly meet. Accessibility via phone, text message, email, etc. is crucial. Commitment: We never finish a meeting without outlining what each of us is committed to do based… Show more

Quoted - "Trust, accessibility, and commitment. Trust: I was at a time in my personal life and professional career where I was open to advice and guidance at a very fundamental level. That enhanced my relationship with my mentor. Accessibility: In this ever-changing world, opportunities or issues can’t wait till your next monthly meet. Accessibility via phone, text message, email, etc. is crucial. Commitment: We never finish a meeting without outlining what each of us is committed to do based on what was discussed." Show less

Srivatsaa joins Teles after spending several years at Credit Suisse and Goldman Sachs, where he focused on working with management teams of fast-growing businesses across the country on strategic planning and corporate finance. In addition to his Wall Street experience, Sharran brings a deep technology background from his time working with founding teams of cutting-edge companies in Silicon Valley such as Lightera (acquired by telecom giant CIENA) and international mobile-payment powerhouse… Show more

Srivatsaa joins Teles after spending several years at Credit Suisse and Goldman Sachs, where he focused on working with management teams of fast-growing businesses across the country on strategic planning and corporate finance. In addition to his Wall Street experience, Sharran brings a deep technology background from his time working with founding teams of cutting-edge companies in Silicon Valley such as Lightera (acquired by telecom giant CIENA) and international mobile-payment powerhouse, Obopay.
“I have worked with Sharran on business transactions over the last 10 years and I am excited to have him join our leadership team,” said Peter Loewy, Chairman and CEO of Teles. “He brings a unique set of skills that is hard to find in the marketplace: a core technology background combined with stellar Wall Street experience topped off with international hospitality training at Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton.” Show less

“Sharran was the unanimous choice for our COO position,” said Peter Hernandez, President of Teles. “Sharran’s diversified experience combined with his energy and passion for growing companies, makes him an ideal candidate to join our leadership team in this ever-changing and challenging real estate services environment.”
Mr. Srivatsaa competed on the professional tennis tour and was Academic All-American at Luther College, where he earned a Bachelors degree in Computer Science and Math. He… Show more

“Sharran was the unanimous choice for our COO position,” said Peter Hernandez, President of Teles. “Sharran’s diversified experience combined with his energy and passion for growing companies, makes him an ideal candidate to join our leadership team in this ever-changing and challenging real estate services environment.”
Mr. Srivatsaa competed on the professional tennis tour and was Academic All-American at Luther College, where he earned a Bachelors degree in Computer Science and Math. He also received his MBA with Honors from Vanderbilt University and currently serves on the National Board of Directors for the Vanderbilt University Alumni Board. Show less

Host of Super Agents Live, podcasting tycoon Toby Salgado, sat down with Teles Properties President & Chief Operating Officer, Sharran Srivatsaa, to talk about all things real estate and agent production.
Their warm and informal conversation touches on various topics including; Geographic Farming in a Digital World,Lead Generation Psychology,Lead Conversion Pyramid,Campaign-oriented Marketing Approaches,Coaching and Mindset.

The Wall Street Journal Online just the other day posted the article “Quitting Wall Street to Sell Real Estate “. It’s all about insights from hedge fund execs, wealth advisors, traders & others who quit their Wall Street jobs to sell luxury real estate. It even includes profiles of some well known executives like Sharran Srivatsaa, president and COO of Beverly Hills based Teles Properties, a luxury real estate firm in Southern California.
Srivatsaa was a private wealth advisor at Goldman… Show more

The Wall Street Journal Online just the other day posted the article “Quitting Wall Street to Sell Real Estate “. It’s all about insights from hedge fund execs, wealth advisors, traders & others who quit their Wall Street jobs to sell luxury real estate. It even includes profiles of some well known executives like Sharran Srivatsaa, president and COO of Beverly Hills based Teles Properties, a luxury real estate firm in Southern California.
Srivatsaa was a private wealth advisor at Goldman Sachs before leaving Wall Street for California. Part of the allure in leaving behind the financial world and jumping into luxury real estate is that, for the highest performers, real estate income can rival finance industry pay packages. Those with a financial background provide value added play to the new luxury real estate game providing a competitive edge to even top earning real estate professionals. Watch the report below or read more at the Wall Street Journal Online.
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Quoted - “We wanted to cut through that aura of exclusivity and glossy brochures, we wanted to show what Owen was like, [once you get] past the application process.”
“We want to be authentic, but also professional and respectful.”

See if this scenario sounds familiar: You have a packed workday, but it doesn't stop there. To maximize productivity, you take calls on your way home. When you pull into the driveway, the door swings open and your children come running out to see you. You stick your index finger up in the air, signaling "one more minute." After you finish, you walk inside, half-apologetic that you made your family wait and half-irritated that you didn't get it all done; you're caught in a messy state between… Show more

See if this scenario sounds familiar: You have a packed workday, but it doesn't stop there. To maximize productivity, you take calls on your way home. When you pull into the driveway, the door swings open and your children come running out to see you. You stick your index finger up in the air, signaling "one more minute." After you finish, you walk inside, half-apologetic that you made your family wait and half-irritated that you didn't get it all done; you're caught in a messy state between super-parent and rockstar entrepreneur.

A version of this happened to me every day and dramatically affected the relationship with my family. Something had to change. Show less

Create a side hustle that leverages your time and manages itself. The three pillars of a self-managing side hustle are:

Learning to sell online
Creating “value” products
Building a distribution system.
You can learn to sell anything online just by watching a few free videos with basic sales funnel software like ClickFunnels or LeadPages. By creating “value” products such as courses, checklists, or cheat sheets, your one-time effort can have an exponential impact. The fastest… Show more

Create a side hustle that leverages your time and manages itself. The three pillars of a self-managing side hustle are:

Learning to sell online
Creating “value” products
Building a distribution system.
You can learn to sell anything online just by watching a few free videos with basic sales funnel software like ClickFunnels or LeadPages. By creating “value” products such as courses, checklists, or cheat sheets, your one-time effort can have an exponential impact. The fastest distribution system is building an email list by trading a value product to acquire leads.

Ultimately, when you have a self-managing business, you instantly have options and cash flow: the two results that every entrepreneur loves! Show less

Don’t be a ‘control freak.’
Every high achiever has probably been criticized as a “control freak” at some point. However, given the numerous daily distractions entrepreneurs encounter, if you want to do “deep work” with broad-ranging impact, you have to control your time to make each day a masterpiece.

My “masterpiece day” is composed of six categories: eat, move, sleep, deep work, service, and personal development. Each category has one action that I can accomplish that day, be it… Show more

Don’t be a ‘control freak.’
Every high achiever has probably been criticized as a “control freak” at some point. However, given the numerous daily distractions entrepreneurs encounter, if you want to do “deep work” with broad-ranging impact, you have to control your time to make each day a masterpiece.

My “masterpiece day” is composed of six categories: eat, move, sleep, deep work, service, and personal development. Each category has one action that I can accomplish that day, be it 30-minutes of exercise (move) or making a 5am Club inspiration call (service). To reach your potential, exert control over your life. Show less

"The world of consumer facing marketing has changed because the consumer is evolving faster than marketers. Consumers are demanding a more human experience, and don’t want to be treated like just another lead in a database. While there is no silver bullet in today’s world of direct response marketing, here is a thoughtful framework for thinking through your marketing campaigns that will significantly boost the impact and overall conversion of your marketing dollars."