The Higher Standard

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris discusses Elon Musk's recent deal to purchase Twitter for $44 billion.

You'll discover some of the history surrounding Twitter and the deal with Musk.

You'll learn some of the surprisingly complex logistics that go into purchasing a public company.

You'll also discover what the purchase of Twitter will really mean for the company.

This is a show you do not want to miss! Join Chris for this fascinating conversation.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• Some of the history surrounding Twitter and the deal with Musk.
• The surprisingly complex logistics that go into purchasing a public company.
• What the purchase of Twitter will really mean for the company.
• And so much more...

Resources:

Black Crown

Instagram

Facebook

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris chats with Helya Glen, the owner and head trainer at The Studio Ventura, a high intensity and strength training gym in Ventura, Ca. She is a Mostfit Master Trainer, NASM Certified, RKC Certified, Animal Flow, RYT 200 as well as a nutrition specialist and the host of the popular podcast Fit n’ Busy.

You'll discover a little of Helya's background, and how she bought her gym for $2!

You'll learn why entrepreneurship is a combination of luck and being able to recognize opportunities when they arise.

You'll also discover some of the many challenges and obstacles she's had to overcome on her road to success.

This is a show you do not want to miss! Join Chris and Helya for this fascinating conversation.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• A little of Helya's background, and how she bought her gym for $2!
• Why entrepreneurship is often a combination of luck and being able to recognize opportunities when they arise.
• Some of the many challenges and obstacles she's had to overcome on her road to success.
• And so much more...

Resources:

Helya's Instagram

The Studio Ventura

Black Crown

Instagram

Facebook

The world is currently caught up in the fascinating and, to many, confusing events of the Johnny Depp / Amber Heard defamation trial. Being sued and ending up in court is something that can happen to any entrepreneur, and it can be a challenge, even with good representation, to know what you should and should not do.

In today's episode of the Higher Standard, Chris attempts to provide some insight into some of the legal terminology and behavior that occurs during a trial.  

In today's episode you'll discover:

- Explanations of legal terminology and processes.

- Some basic do's and don't's if you should find yourself in court. 

- Actual clips from the Depp / Heard trial that offer lessons to those facing litigation.

This is a show you do not want to miss! Join Chris for this fascinating and eye-opening discussion.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• A breakdown of some of the processes and terms you're likely to run into in court.
• Tips for navigating the legal process effectively.
• Clips from the Depp / Heard trial with examples of what NOT to do.
• And so much more...

Resources:

Black Crown

Instagram

Facebook

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris chats with Richard Gutierrez, a licensed boiler and plumbing contractor in the state of California. He also does commercial plumbing and is a long time friend of Chris' and shares a love of cars.

You'll discover a little about Richard's background and how he's reached his level of success. 

You'll learn that just because you think you've succeeded, doesn't mean that you have number one.

You'll also discover that no matter what life gives you, you have to keep fighting for what you're passionate about, you have to keep fighting for your personal growth.

This is a show you do not want to miss! Join Chris and Richard for this fascinating conversation.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• A little about Richard's background and how he's reached his level of success. 
• Why reaching a level of success doesn't necessarily mean that you have number reached one.
• Why you have to keep fighting for what you're passionate about, you have to keep fighting for your personal growth.
• And so much more...

Resources:

J.J. Commercial Water Heaters

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris dives deep into a subject that affects us all, whether we realize it or not - inflation.

You'll discover why inflation itself is changing, and how that may be a very good thing. 

You'll learn how these changes will impact your life in significant ways.

You'll also discover why the Federal Reserve lifted its policy interest rate for the first time since 2018.

This is a show you do not want to miss! Join Chris for this fascinating conversation.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• Why inflation itself is changing, and how that may be a very good thing. 
• How these changes will impact your life in significant ways.
• Why the Federal Reserve lifted its policy interest rate for the first time since 2018.
• And so much more...

Resources:

Black Crown

Instagram

Facebook

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris chats with Zakari A. Kurtz, Esq., CEO, founder and Principal Attorney at Sneaker Legal. He handles complex business and legal transactions and works on all aspects of trademark and brand protection in the United States and abroad. His diverse background includes representing artists, athletes, agents, musicians, influencers, the federal and state government, as well as small business and large corporations.

You'll discover a little of Zakari's background and path to success.

You'll learn how he's been able to make use of advertising and branding in such a powerful, non-traditional way for a law firm.

You'll also discover their shared love of sneakers, NFTs and the culture that has been built around those subjects.

This is a show you do not want to miss! Join Chris and Zakari for this fascinating conversation.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• A little of Zakari's background and path to success.
• How he's been able to make use of advertising and branding in such a powerful, non-traditional way for a law firm.
• Their shared love of sneakers, NFTs and the culture that has been built around those subjects.
• And so much more...

Resources:

Sneaker Legal

Zakari's Twitter

Zakari's Instagram

Black Crown

Chris' Instagram

Chris' Facebook

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris discusses several issues that have caught his attention, from the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate hike to Kim Kardashian’s inflammatory comments.

You'll discover a little about the Fed's recent interest rate increase and the reasons behind it.

You'll learn the factors that go into the Fed's decision making processes.

You'll also discover the dangers of taking too many things at face value, particularly when dealing with things you hear in the media.

This is a show you do not want to miss! Join Chris for this fascinating conversation.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• A little about the Fed's recent interest rate increase and the reasons behind it.
• The factors that go into the Fed's decision-making processes.
• The dangers of taking too many things at face value, particularly when dealing with things you hear in the media.
• And so much more...

Resources:

Black Crown

Instagram

Facebook

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris chats with Britt Williams Baker, Harvard graduate and co-founder of Dow Janes, a financial education company that exists to get women in control of their money.

You'll discover a little of Britt's background and how she began investing at just 8 years old.

You'll learn why she believes that women+ with money have more choices and louder voices in their daily lives.

You'll also discover how Dow Janes has been able to grow and scale to just over 60,000 members in two years.

This is a show you do not want to miss! Join Chris and Britt for this fascinating conversation.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• A little of Britt's background and how she began investing at just 8 years old.
• Why she believes that women+ with money have more choices and louder voices in their daily lives.
• How Dow Janes has been able to grow and scale to just over 60,000 members in two years.
• And so much more...

Resources:

Britt's LinkedIn

Dow Janes website

Black Crown

Instagram

Facebook

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris dissects the first ever US real estate NFT being offered. Chris will help interpret some of the concepts being tossed about during this process, and what it means for the industry.

You'll discover what goes into the first true US real estate NFT.

You'll learn a little of the technical details of the NFT.

You'll also discover some of the roadblocks this new technology will face in the future.

This is a show you do not want to miss! Join Chris for this fascinating conversation.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• What goes into the first true US real estate NFT.
• A little of the technical details of the NFT.
• Some of the roadblocks this new technology will face in the future.
• And so much more...

Resources:

Black Crown

Instagram

Facebook

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris chats with Saied Omar, family man and Chris' long-time friend.

You'll discover a little of Saied's background.

You'll learn why he's not on social media, and the benefits he's discovered from its absence.

You'll also discover how you can take a more thoughtful approach to discussing world events and other subjects.

This is a show you do not want to miss! Join Chris and Saied for this fascinating conversation.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• A little of Saied's background.
• Why he's not on social media, and the benefits he's discovered from its absence.
• How you can take a more thoughtful approach to discussing world events and other subjects.
• And so much more...

Resources:

Black Crown

Instagram

Facebook