The Higher Standard

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris offers some insights on retirement investing and planning for the future.

You'll discover Chris' thoughts on 401(k)s and IRAs as young people transition to the work phase of their lives.

You'll learn the benefits of using real estate as a tool for retirement investing.

You'll also discover the kind of rough numbers you'll need to reach most people's average retirement goals.

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

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• Chris' thoughts on 401(k)s and IRAs as young people transition to the work phase of their lives.
• The benefits of using real estate as a tool for retirement investing.
• The kind of rough numbers you'll need to reach most people's average retirement goals.
• And so much more...

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris chats with Benjamin Backer, the founder, president, and board member of the American Conservation Coalition. The ACC is a nonprofit focused on common-sense, pro-business, and economically-sound environmentalism. It works with corporations, college campus activists, and politicians to further its cause.

You'll discover a little about Benjamin’s background and the role his parents have played in his current path.

You'll learn what’s meant by “common sense, pro-business and economically sound environmentalism.”

You'll also discover how he became so passionate about this topic and how he went about growing and building a nonprofit.

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

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• A little about Benjamin’s background and the role his parents have played in his current path.
• What’s meant by “common sense, pro-business and economically sound environmentalism.”
• How he became so passionate about this topic and how he went about growing and building a nonprofit.
• And so much more...

Resources:

Black Crown

Instagram

Facebook

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris discusses the rise of TikTok influencers and the growing problem of false or inaccurate information that's being shared through that platform.

You'll discover why TikTok influencers have seen a surge in popularity during the pandemic.

You'll learn why some of the information being shared by these influencers, particularly around real estate, is questionable at best.

You'll also discover how you can cut through the BS and get the information you need to make informed decisions.

This is a show you do not want to miss! 

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• Why TikTok influencers have seen a surge in popularity during the pandemic.
• Why some of the information being shares by these influencers, particularly around real estate, is questionable at best.
• How you can cut through the BS and get the information you need to make informed decisions.
• And so much more...

Resources:

Black Crown

Instagram

Facebook

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris chats with Daniel Allen Cohen, a Los Angeles-based multidisciplinary artist who creates conceptual art with popular culture references that categorize our society’s values, desires, needs, and vices, which at times intertwine. 

You'll discover some of the many high-profile collectors who own Daniel's art.

You'll learn about NFT's, cryptocurrency, and the blockchain.

You'll also discover what it's like being an artist in today's society.

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

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• Some of the many high-profile collectors who own Daniel's art.
• NFT's, cryptocurrency, and the blockchain.
• What it's like being an artist in today's society.
• And so much more...

Resources:

Daniel's website

Daniel's Instagram

Black Crown

Instagram

Facebook

Buying apartment complexes, converting the condos and selling them because they make a ton of money, and right now flipping is huge. Zillow just announced this week they were getting out of the flipping business and everybody is very happy about it. 

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris dives deep into this story to determine if it's as simple as it's being made out to be.

You'll learn about the massive popularity of flipping - buying apartment complexes, converting the condos and selling them for profit.

You'll discover why Zillow has decided to pull out of the flipping business and what means for everyone else.

You'll also learn why Chris thinks there's more to the story than Zillow's apparently failed algorithm.

This is a show you do not want to miss! Join Chris as he peels back the layers of this story to try and determine exactly what's going on.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• The popularity of buying apartment complexes, converting the condos and selling them, also known as 'flipping.'
• Why Zillow has decided to pull out of the flipping business and what that means for everyone else.
• Why Chris thinks there's more to the story than Zillow's apparently failed algorithm.
• And so much more...

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris chats with Will Grewal, co-founder of HomeStack, an innovative real estate technology company creating individualized applications for real estate agents and brokerages. 

You'll discover a little of Will's background as a young entrepreneur and the path he's taken to success.

You'll learn how he's managed to scale his business to hundreds of brokerages and tens of thousands of agents.

You'll also discover how the blockchain and technology are changing the real estate industry as well as Will's role in those changes.

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

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• A little of Will's background as a young entrepreneur and the path he's taken to success.
• How he's managed to scale his business to hundreds of brokerages and tens of thousands of agents.
• How the blockchain and technology are changing the real estate industry as well as Will's role in those changes.
• And so much more...

Resources:

HomeStack website

Will's LinkedIn

Black Crown

Instagram

Facebook

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris is taking some time to simply connect on a more personal level, providing some thoughts on things that have been happening in his life.

You'll discover the real, physical effects of working too hard, and for too long, and how it can affect more than just you.

You'll learn about the process and purpose of verification on social media and why, while it is useful, it's not necessarily as valuable as it's often made out to be.

You'll also discover the reasons why you need to be clear about why you're working so hard, and what your goals are.

Join Chris as he shares some thoughts and insights around things we all face everyday, but rarely discuss.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• The real, physical effects of working too hard, and for too long.
• The process and purpose of verification on social media and why it can't be rushed (despite those who claim it can be.)
• Why you should be clear about why you're working so hard, and what your goals are.
• And so much more...

Resources:

Black Crown

Instagram

Facebook

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris chats with Alex Foster, a bestselling ghostwriter specializing in memoir, fiction, and creative nonfiction. He's ghostwritten eight #1 Amazon Bestsellers, wrote for one of the U.K's most successful thriller writers, and worked as John McAfee's biographer for six months. He works closely with Gotham Ghostwriters and Reedsy, two of the top ghostwriting agencies in the world.

You'll discover a little of Alex's background and the extraordinary experiences that have made him such a strong writer. 

You'll also learn how he's overcome his own version of adversity to be the best version of himself.

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

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• A little of Alex's background and the extraordinary experiences that have made him such a strong and successful writer.
• How he's overcome his own version of adversity to be the best version of himself.
• And so much more...

Resources:

Alex's website

Black Crown

Instagram

Facebook

Have you ever considered becoming a franchisee? How about starting your own business? There's a lot to consider along both paths, with specific requirements, pros and cons.

The decision of which to choose can be a difficult one, but today's episode will help provide some insight.

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris discusses the pros, cons (and processes) associated with both franchises and starting your own business.

You'll learn why Chris and his wife began exploring the possibility of obtaining a franchise and what that entailed.

You'll discover The pros, cons and statistics of becoming a franchisee.

You'll learn about the extensive process that goes into becoming a franchisee, such as documentation, investments, etc.

You'll also discover the pros, cons and statistics of starting your own business.

Join Chris as he shares his insights into startups vs. franchises, and attempts to determine if one is better than the other.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• Why Chris began looking into the possibility of purchasing a franchise.
• The pros, cons and statistics of becoming a franchisee.
• The process for becoming a franchisee such as necessary investments, documentation, etc.
• The pros, cons and statistics of starting your own business.
• And so much more...

Resources:

Black Crown

Instagram

Facebook

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris chats with Dr. Layne Norton, a renowned prep and physique coach, a pro natural bodybuilder, a pro powerlifter, and has a BS in Biochemistry and a PhD in Nutritional Sciences. His educational pedigree and list of accomplishments give him a unique amount of credibility when speaking about nutrition, health and wellness.

You'll discover a little of Dr. Norton's background and what got him started on his current path.

You'll learn about his entrepreneurial journey and his passions.

You'll also discover some of the adversity he has faced and overcome along the way.

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

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• A little of Dr. Norton's background and what got him started on his current path.
• His entrepreneurial journey and his passions.
• Some of the adversity he has faced and overcome along the way.
• And so much more...

Resources:

Dr. Norton's website

Dr. Norton’s Instagram

Holly Baxter’s Instagram

Black Crown

Instagram

Facebook