The Higher Standard

"Relationships are the truest form of currency." What does this phrase truly mean, and how can it affect your business?

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris shares some realizations he's had around relationships and the business world, drawing on examples such as Henry David Thoreau to demonstrate how we may be looking at relationships entirely wrong.

You'll learn what Chris means when he says, "relationships are the truest form of currency."

You'll discover why one of the first steps to improving your relationships, both personally and in business, is being willing to do an unwavering but realistic self-assessment.

You'll also learn why networking and other social events are not truly places to develop relationships, despite what many believe.

Join Chris as he offers his insights into relationships, both personal and in business.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• The true meaning of the phrase, "relationships are the truest form of currency."
• Why an unwavering but realistic self-assessment is an essential first step.
• Why networking and other social events do not create true relationships. 
• And so much more...

Resources:

Black Crown

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In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris chats with his friend Chris Ngo, CEO of The Leverage Showroom, founder of Foundation Footwear and passionate entrepreneur. 

You'll discover a little of Chris' background as well as his path to becoming an entrepreneur.

You'll learn how his story helps to illustrate that it doesn't really matter how you start, it's about how you finish.

You'll also find a discussion about cars and other passions shared by these two old friends.

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

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• A little of Chris' background and how he became an entrepreneur.
• How his story perfectly illustrates the idea that it doesn't really matter how you start, it's about how you finish.
• A deep dive into cars and other passions shared by these two old friends.
• And so much more...

Resources:

Black Crown

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Facebook

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris uses a recent CNBC interview with Anthony Hsieh, CEO of LoanDepot to take a deep dive into the mortgage industry and what may be on the horizon, if we use LoanDepot as a proxy.

You'll discover a little of Anthony Hsieh's career and background, as well as Chris' experience working for him.

You'll learn why Chris believes that LoanDepot's current situation could offer clues as to what's to come in the economy.

You'll also discover 

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

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• A little of Anthony Hsieh's career and background, as well as Chris' experience working for him.
• Why Chris believes that LoanDepot's current situation could offer clues as to what's to come in the economy.
• Why choosing to do an interview while dealing with a poor earnings report is insightful and something to be respected.
• And so much more...

Resources:

Black Crown

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Facebook

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris chats with Danesh, aka That Danesh Guy, a popular and divisive TikToker with over 544,000 who has fully embraced "accountability culture." A former comedian based on the East Coast, Danesh has focused his efforts online, tracking down and debunking anti-vaxxers and those who spread vaccine disinformation.

You'll discover a little of Danesh's background as a stand up comedian working on Disney' cruise line who was forced to stop performing due to the pandemic.

You'll learn what got him started going online and holding people accountable for their bad behavior. 

You'll also discover why he's not worried about “cancel culture,” particularly in the comedy world.

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

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• A little of Danesh's background as a stand-up comedian working on Disney's cruise line who was forced to stop performing due to the pandemic.
• What got him started going online and holding people accountable for their bad behavior. 
• Why he's not worried about “cancel culture,” particularly in the comedy world..
• And so much more...

Resources:

That Danesh Guy TikTok

That Danesh Guy Twitter

That Danesh Guy Instagram

Black Crown

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Facebook

Investing in commercial real estate is a lucrative form of wealth creation, but only if you understand the rules involved. Ideally, what you need is the perspective of someone who deals in commercial real estate everyday - someone who can help you navigate the ins and outs of the industry.

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris provides some of that perspective. As a Chief Credit Officer for a bank, Chris can offer insights the public doesn't often have access to.

You'll discover why buying and selling your home isn't sufficient to prepare you for commercial real estate investing.

You'll learn about the Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) and the questions you need to be asking.

You'll discover why the term "commercial real estate" is very broad, and why you need to understand the different asset classes and markets involved.

You'll also learn how to select the right lender to speak to when financing your investments.

Join Chris as he breaks down the three things you must understand before investing in commercial real estate.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• Why buying a home for yourself and investing in a commercial property are two very different processes. 
• The importance of understanding the Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR).
• The differences between various asset classes when investing in commercial real estate.
• How to choose the right lender for your commercial real estate investment.
• And so much more...

Resources:

Black Crown

Instagram

Facebook

There are certain business sectors that seem more reluctant than most to embrace the power of social media. The legal profession is one such example. While there are valid reasons why a legal firm or an individual attorney may be hesitant to take to Instagram or Tik Tok, opportunities are available to those who approach it correctly.

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris chats with e-commerce and advertising attorney Robert Freund, founder of Robert Freund Law based out of Los Angeles, California. He has embraced the use of Instagram as a means of getting clients, to the point where he now gets 95% clients via the platform.

You'll discover a little of Robert's background, fro his start in general business litigation to his current role as an advertising attorney, focusing on e-commerce and social media marketing issues.

You'll learn how he stumbled onto building and using his Instagram following as a way to attract clients.

You'll also discover the importance of embracing the opportunities social media provides, especially in industries that may be reluctant to embrace social media.

This is a show you do not want to miss! Join Chris and Robert for this eye-opening conversation as they explore this fascinating subject.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• A little of Robert's background, from his start in general business litigation to his current role as an advertising attorney, focusing on e-commerce and social media marketing issues.
• How he stumbled onto using his Instagram following as a way to attract clients.
• Being willing to embrace the opportunities social media provides, especially in industries that may be reluctant to embrace social media.
• And so much more...

Resources:

Robert's LinkedIn

Robert's Instagram

Black Crown

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It's likely that you're familiar with the name of Grant Cardone. He's all over the internet dispensing advice and promoting a The concept of friendship is not one we often consider in relation to business. However, relationships are essential tools for creating success in our professional lives, even in light of the pandemic.

The desire to be wealthy or successful is sometimes viewed as wrong somehow, as if it denotes greed or selfishness, but as you'll see, that thinking may be completely wrong.

In today's episode of The Chris Naghibi Show, Chris shares some insights into relationships and business, and why being "greedy" may not be a bad thing at all.

You'll discover why relationships are the truest form of currency in business, and why we tend to see relationships in business very differently than in our personal lives.

You'll learn why time in the office - even just 2-3 days a week - is a powerful, if intangible, resource for success.

You'll also learn the reasons why high-income learners are generally less likely to feel lonely than low-income earners.

Join Chris as he explores the world of friendships in business and how they can help us reach greater levels of success.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• Why in the business world, relationships are the truest form of currency.
• Why regular, physical contact with people, such as in an office environment, is an intangible and vital tool for maintaining healthy relationships. 
• The reasons why, generally speaking, wealthy people are less likely to be lonely than non-wealthy people. 
• The understanding that relationships evolve and shift naturally over time, and that sometimes they run their course and must be severed.
• And so much more...

Resources:

Black Crown

Instagram

Facebook

It happens to all of us at one time or another: We enter into a transaction or agreement, and something goes sideways, causing grief and stress until the matter is resolved, if at all.

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris chats with Daniel Song, car building enthusiast and founder of DRVNmind, a business that offers motorsports-themed inspirational content to entrepreneurs, influencers, disrupters, and of course, car enthusiasts.

You'll discover the story behind Daniel's recent less-than-ideal experience purchasing a new vehicle.

You'll learn how your level of emotional maturity can often turn a bad experience into a more positive one.

You'll also discover what's really going on in the consumer economy at the moment.

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

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• The story behind Daniel's recent less-than-ideal experience purchasing a new vehicle.
• How your level of emotional maturity can often turn a bad experience into a more positive one.
• What's really going on in the consumer economy at the moment.
• And so much more...

Resources:

DRVNmind website

Daniel's Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/drvnmind/

Purchasing a home is the single largest transaction most of us will make in our lifetimes. Even if this is not your first time buying, the process can seem complex, particularly in the current market.

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris offers his ultimate guide to buying a home, covering the legal, lender and real estate perspectives of the process.

You'll discover the key differences between a real estate broker and a real estate agent.

You'll learn the importance of being fully prepared (finances, etc.) before entering onto the homebuying process.

You'll discover why the current real estate market is challenging, particularly for buyers.

You'll also learn why becoming emotionally attached to a property can lead to difficulties.

Join Chris as he provides all the information you need to make your next home purchase as painless as possible.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• The differences between a real estate broker and a real estate agent.
• The importance of having your finances in order before entering the homebuying process.
• Why the market is very challenging for buyers right now, and why you need to be aware of that going in.
• Why it's vital that you never get emotionally attached to a property.
• And so much more...

Resources:

Black Crown

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Facebook

It's likely that you're familiar with the name of Grant Cardone. He's all over the internet dispensing advice and promoting a lifestyle. Most recently, he has promoted a real estate concept known as syndication.

Syndication is an alliance of investors who have come together to manage a large transaction. In a sense, it could be seen as an older form of crowdfunding. This concept has been around for some time, but thanks to people like Cardone, it's gaining popularity,

In today's episode of The Chris Naghibi Show, Chris shares his insights into the syndication process, and whether it's a strategy you should consider.

You'll discover more about syndication itself, it's benefits and challenges and why such an old idea is becoming so popular thanks to social media.

You'll learn about the concept of accredited investors, and why they are essential in creating an effective syndicate.

You'll discover why the level of ownership/investment found in syndications can be confusing and even misleading, depending on the language used.

You'll also learn why independent research is vital to ensuring your investment in a syndicate creates positive results over time.

Join Chris as he cuts through the hype and claims, offering his insights and experience into this exciting but often misunderstood phenomenon.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• What syndication is, how it works, and how it's been made popular by personalities like Grant Cardone.
• The concept of accredited investors, how to become one, and what they mean for the syndication process.
• Why many people online often misrepresent their level of ownership/investment in syndications with the language they use.
• The importance of researching any type of syndication setup before you get involved.
• And so much more...

Resources:

Black Crown

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