The Higher Standard

Today's guest has worked with some of the largest companies and most successful business people in the world, such as Walt Disney Company, TD Ameritrade, Teach for America, and more. This experience has helped him become something of an expert in the behavior of top performers in many different industries.

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris sits down with Roger Lipson, owner of The Lipson Group and a personal friend and mentor. He uses his extensive experience to help CEOs, Presidents and their teams become more effective in their positions.

You'll learn a little about Roger's background with the Gallup organization, where he helped develop their Strengths Finder.

You'll discover the universal trait he's found in the vast majority of high performers, and the importance of balance in work and life.

You'll also encounter some key insights Roger has gained during his time as an executive coach that can help you become a high performer.

This is a show you do not want to miss! Join Chris and Roger as they explore the traits top performers share, as well as what insights can be gained from this information.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• Roger's background with the Gallup organization developing their Strengths Finder.
• The universal trait he's found in the majority of high performers, and the importance of balance in work and life.
• Some key insights Roger has gained during his time as an executive coach.
• And so much more...

Resources:

Roger's LinkedIn

Black Crown

Instagram

Facebook

Friends, NFTs and real estate may seem like three entirely separate subjects, but they have a surprising connection: a fear of missing out.

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris shares his thoughts on these three subjects - friends, NFTs and real estate, and demonstrates how they interconnect with one another.

You'll discover the unusual and sometimes frustrating dynamics that occur on social media over time when you're focused on content creation.

You'll learn about the sudden and incomprehensible popularity of NFTs and why Chris sees some serious issues with them, primarily in the area of security.

You'll discover some of the crazy numbers coming out of the real estate space of late, and why, left unchecked, this trend could literally leave everyone priced out of the market.

Join Chris as he offers his insights and opinions on these subjects and more.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• The unusual dynamics that occur on social media over time when you are a content creator rather than a consumer.
• The explosive (and slightly baffling) popularity of NFTs and the concerns that surround them, such as security.
• The alarming numbers coming out of the real estate space, as well as the consequences that could arise, should current trends continue.
• And so much more...

Resources:

Black Crown

Instagram

Facebook

There is no shortage of online "experts" who claim to have the secrets to making large sums of money, achieving effortless health, and otherwise creating luxury lifestyles. The trouble is, many of these so-called experts are, in fact, modern-day snake oil salesmen. But how do you determine the real from the fake? Today's guest has made it his mission to help people do just that.

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris sits down with Spencer Cornelia, a YouTuber who has created a wildly popular channel dedicated to calling out these fake gurus using thoughtful, evidence-based information and investigation.

You'll learn a little about Spencer's background and how it helped guide him to his current success.

You'll discover some of the "fake gurus" he's already called out and how that's impacted him, both positively and negatively.

You'll also learn about Chris and Spencer's shared passion for real estate.

This is a show you do not want to miss! Join Chris and Spencer as they discuss the rise of the fake gurus and what can be done to avoid becoming a victim.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• Spencer's background and how it helped guide him to his current success.
• Some of the "fake gurus" he's called out as well as how that's impacted him, both positively and negatively. 
• Chris and Spencer's shared love of real estate.
• And so much more...

Resources:

Spencer Cornelia's Youtube channel

Black Crown

Instagram

Facebook

You may have heard the term going around the Internet: AirBnB arbitrage. It's a wildly popular economic strategy, often promoted as being an easy and lucrative way to cash in on the popularity of AirBnBs. 

In today's episode, Chris shares his unique insight into this phenomenon - both what it is, and more importantly, what it isn't.

You'll discover a bit about Chris' unique background and how it allows him to see the AirBnB arbitrage concept from multiple perspectives, revealing its all-too-real difficulties. 

You'll learn how so-called experts online have portrayed the concept as being an easy and lucrative way to make income by subletting through AirBnB.

You'll discover the limitations of AirBnB arbitrage, why it's restricted or even illegal in an increasing number of cities.

Join Chris as he demystifies the concept of AirBnB arbitrage and its benefits and drawbacks.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• Why Chris' background as a lawyer, a real estate broker and Chief Credit Officer at a publicly-traded bank gives him a  unique perspective on AirBnB arbitrage.
• Why the concept of AirBnB arbitrage is not as simple (or as lucrative) as it's often portrayed by "experts" online.
• The limitations of AirBnB arbitrage, and why it may even be illegal where you live.
• And so much more...

Resources:

Black Crown

Instagram

Facebook

You would assume that someone whose career history includes such entries as Chairman and CEO of TrailRunner International, SVP Head of International Corporate affairs for Alibaba Group, EVP of communications for PepsiCo, Chief of Staff to the US Secretary of the Treasury Henry Paulson, AND Senior Advisor to US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, would have some interesting insights to share wouldn't you? And you'd be right!

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris sits down with Jim Wilkinson, whose resume contains all of the above and much more. Jim shares some of the wisdom and experiences he's accumulated throughout his career.

You'll learn a little about Jim's extensive background, from his time at Yale in the Global Executive Leadership program to leading TrailRunner International.

You'll discover the concept of "intensive ambiguity" - the idea that you can never truly predict where your life or career will go, and why you need to focus on daily wins more than detailed, long-term plans.

You'll also learn why being in business is surprisingly similar to being a mixed martial arts fighter.

This is a show you do not want to miss! Join Chris and Jim as they unpack a wealth of insights and advice about business and life.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• A little about Jim's extensive background and his philosophy around working harder than everyone else.
• Why he believes that you can never truly predict where your life or career will go, and why you need to focus on daily wins more than detailed, long-term plans.
• The surprising similarities between being in business and being a mixed martial arts fighter.
• And so much more...

Resources:

TrailRunner International

Jim's LinkedIn

Black Crown

Instagram

Facebook

It's been estimated that just over half the world's population access social media in some form. That's nearly four and a half billion people.

Despite that incredible amount of usage, only a small fraction of those users fully appreciate the impact social media has on business, education, entertainment, and even our everyday lives. We view it as a "value add" or, most often, an annoyance. The fact is, social media is the primary source of information for a great many people around the world, and that gives it tremendous impact.

In today's episode, Chris shares some of his insights on the successes (and more importantly the mistakes) he's made utilizing social media in his business.

You'll learn the mistake he made early on around social media, the lessons and insights he gained from the error, and what he did to resolve the issue. (And it didn't involve deleting his account and starting over.)

You'll discover why knowing the basic structure of various social media platforms is not enough if you want to leverage it for your business in an effective way.

You'll learn the importance of seeing failures as learning opportunities, and why starting over on social media is usually not the right answer when something goes wrong.

Join Chris as he offers his insights and real world experience in the implementation and use of social media for your business.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• Why social media is used by nearly everyone, but not appreciated by most for its impact on the world.
• Why using social media in a powerful, effective way for your business requires effort, and often outside expertise.
• The importance of approaching things such as social media with a lack of ego and a willingness to see failures as learning opportunities.
• And so much more...

Resources:

Black Crown

Instagram

Facebook

The 2008 crash bankrupted a great many in the real estate industry, and this week's guest is no exception. However, he decided to pivot into sketch comedy rather than simply accept defeat, biding his time until he could re-enter the industry and become an internationally renowned expert in real estate investing/wholesaling.

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris sits down with Jamil Damji, real estate expert, co-founder of KeyGlee, the #1 wholesale company in the world, and star of 'Triple Digit Flip,' a reality show on A&E all about making $100,000 or more on fix and flip projects.

You'll learn something of Jamil's background as the son of immigrant parents, and his "accidental" entry into the real estate industry.

You'll discover how he pivoted from the real estate industry to a temporary career in sketch comedy after the crash of 2008, before moving back to real estate in 2012. 

You'll also learn how he and his team landed their successful show on A&E called, 'Triple Digit Flip.'

This is a show you do not want to miss! Join Chris and Jamil as they share insights and advice on succeeding in whatever area you choose.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• A little of Jamil's background as the son of immigrant parents, and his "accidental" entry into the real estate industry. 
• How he pivoted from real estate to a temporary career in sketch comedy after the crash of 2008, and then moved back to real estate in 2012.
• How he landed a successful show on A&E called, 'Triple Digit Flip.'
• And so much more...

Resources:

Jamil's Instagram

Triple Digit Flip show

Black Crown

Instagram

Facebook

The 80's and early 90's were a time when hotel seminars were all the rage.

The process looked something like this: An author would publish a best-selling book on sales, money making and the like, and then offer up small, inexpensive seminars to give people another taste of the material on offer. These small seminars would end in a sales pitch to a weekend getaway or multi-day seminar, which would often culminate in another pitch for things that often had little to do with the original idea.

That was then. What about now?

In today's episode, Chris shares some thoughts on this classic scheme from the 80's and shows how many of the tactics still exist today in a modified form.

You'll learn about the hotel seminar boom of the 80's and early 90's and how it was used to generate a lot of money, even though its results were often questionable.

You'll discover how these practices have moved online, providing a greater reach for so-called "experts" to peddle their solutions to an unsuspecting public.

You'll learn how the weaponization of social media has created new opportunities to mislead and misinform those who don't do their due diligence.

Join Chris as he takes you on a trip to the 80's and back, and offers advice and insights into the tactics we see on social media every day.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• How the hotel seminar boom of the 80's and early 90's used books to hook people in, hit them with a sales pitch for longer weekend seminars, leading to the truly big sales pitch for things that often had little to do with the original subject.
• How these practices have not gone away, they've simply moved online, reaching even more people and offering more opportunities for so-called "gurus" to position themselves as experts in their field - often with little to no experience.
• The weaponization of social media by those who position themselves as experts and use images of huge houses and fancy cars to promote their alleged successes.
• And so much more...

Resources:

Black Crown

Instagram

Facebook

Welcome to The Higher Standard podcast, where you can find ultra-premium, unfiltered truth when it comes to building your wealth and curating the lifestyle of your dreams, no games, no drama, and no shenanigans.

Led by your host, banker, and lawyer Chris Naghibi, this show is a guru-free, no-BS environment. There's an immense amount of information and disinformation out there, and wading through it to find the true nuggets of value requires a guide who can help you choose a higher standard for yourself.

You'll learn a little about the nature of the podcast as well as Chris' background.

You'll discover Chris' qualifications and some of the mistakes he's made and learned from along the way.

You'll learn about the stories, information, advice, and insights you can expect from future episodes.

You don't want to miss this show!

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• A little about the nature of the podcast as well as Chris' background as the son of an immigrant family.
• Chris' qualifications and some of the mistakes he's made and learned from along the way.
• The kind of information, advice, and insights you can expect from future episodes.
• And so much more...