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The Higher Standard

Chris Naghibi & Saied Omar

Welcome to the Higher Standard Podcast, where we give you ultra-premium, unfiltered truth when it comes to building your wealth and curating the lifestyle of your dreams. Your hosts; Chris Naghibi and Saied Omar here to help you distill the immense amount of information and disinformation out there on the interwebs and give you the opportunity to choose a higher standard for yourself. Sit back, relax your mind and get ready for a different kind of podcast where we elevate your baseline with crispy

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All Episodes

01:02:44

Home Values, Mortgage Demand, Layoffs and Crypto

The Higher Standard ·

2022/07/26

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris offers up opinions and insights on the drop in home sales in 2020, recent layoffs in large companies across the board, and demand for mortgages.In this episode you'll discover:- Why the early pandemic downturn in house sales in 2020 was the biggest since 2008.- Why, contrary to popular belief, real estate is not a hedge against inflation.- The reasons why entering into a recessionary economy and fixing that economy requires an increase in

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49:53

Fed Increase Prediction, DSCR Loans and No Fat Jokes

The Higher Standard ·

2022/07/22

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris offers up opinions and insights on debt service coverage ratio loans in the single family residential market, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and predictions around the growth of the GDP.In this episode you'll discover:- The concept of debt service coverage ratio loans and why it's not, as some seem to suggest, a new thing.- Why food and energy commodities, like gasoline prices, are excluded from the CPI.- Chris' predictions for GDP growth.This is a

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46:23

Auto Repos, Buy Now, Pay Later and Trolling

The Higher Standard ·

2022/07/19

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris offers up opinions and insights on- Auto repossessions and the fact that used car prices are more than $10,000 above typically expected levels and are creating a bubble that is beginning to show signs of bursting.- Websites such as Keeping Current Matters that highlight the wrong thinking surrounding real estate prices.- Why Buy Now, Pay Later service businesses are losing value.This is a show you do not want to miss! Join Chris for this fascinating

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59:24

Brian Moynihan Fail and Influencers In The Wild

The Higher Standard ·

2022/07/15

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris offers up opinions and insights on comments made by Brian Moynihan, chairman and CEO of Bank of America, as well as the rise of so-called 'influencers.'In this episode you'll discover:- Why Brian Moynihan's comments make no sense in light of the facts.- Why Chris believes the 'artificial' recession caused by the COVID pandemic has created a supply recession.- The problem with social media influencers spreading false information and inflated

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26:23

Getting Serious About The Economy

The Higher Standard ·

2022/07/12

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris offers up opinions and insights on why it's time to get serious about the economy and its effects on our lives and businesses.In this episode you'll discover:- Why Chris believes that July will be labelled by the media as 'the beginning of the recession.'- Why a 'delayed response mechanism to the economy' has blindsided much of the media to the real issues affecting the economy.- Why the 'affordability crisis' will have a far greater effect on the

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45:33

Rents Rise and How Chris Bought His House

The Higher Standard ·

2022/07/08

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris offers up opinions and insights on the rise of rent across the country and some thoughts on the purchase of his own home.In this episode you'll discover:- The strategy Chris used to purchase his home for three and a half percent down.- Why the rising costs of buying a home have created an increase in rental prices across the board.- Why he believes we're in an 'affordability crisis.'This is a show you do not want to miss! Join Chris for this

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50:25

Estrogen, Buying a Home and Dave Ramsey Still Sucks

The Higher Standard ·

2022/07/05

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris offers insights on everything from surprising side effects of testosterone treatments and the Great Resignation to his continued issues with Dave Ramsey.In this episode you'll discover:- The side effects of testosterone treatments, and the surprising perspective it offers.- The real reasons behind the so-called 'Great Resignation.'- Some actual numbers surrounding buying a house and the current market.This is a show you do not want to miss! Join Chris

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46:32

Mad at Realtors, Peter Schiff is Right and Dave...

The Higher Standard ·

2022/07/01

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris offers up opinions and insights on various subjects, such as realtor rhetoric, why Peter Schiff was right all along and Dave Ramsey's role as a lead aggregator.In this episode you'll discover:- Why Chris' is incensed by the rhetoric coming out of the real estate industry claiming that house prices won't go down.- Why Peter Schiff's warnings have been right since 2006.- Dave Ramsey's troubling comments on housing prices.This is a show you do not want

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51:17

Mortgage Applications, LeBron a Billionaire and...

The Higher Standard ·

2022/06/28

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris discusses some educational, fascinating (and possibly frustrating) new events in the world of cryptocurrency.In this episode Chris discusses:- Why Chris believes the mortgage industry is hurting, but the players are too emotionally invested in the market.- Testosterone injections and their effect on a man's energy levels.- Thoughts on the real reason Elon Musk is trying to back out of the Twitter deal.This is a show you do not want to miss! Join Chris

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59:00

Jamie Dimon, Negative Leverage and Anonymous LLCs

The Higher Standard ·

2022/06/24

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris tackles several subjects, starting with recent remarks made by Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase.In this episode Chris discusses:- Jamie Dimon's belief that we're headed into a recession, and the reaction those remarks have generated.- Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's apparent admission that she erred last year in predicting that elevated inflation wouldn't pose a continuing problem.- The concept of anonymous LLCs as seen in the state

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27:29

The Symposium Versus Brian Moynihan

The Higher Standard ·

2022/06/21

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris shares insights he gained from his recent participation in a Chief Credit Officer symposium in New York. While there he was able to mingle with other Chief Credit Officers and share thoughts and ideas about the state of the economy.In this episode you'll discover:- Insights and discoveries he made during the symposium, not all of which he agrees with.- A fascinating television interview with Brian Moynihan, CEO of Bank of America.- Why household debt

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31:18

You Are Not Your F*!king Khakis

The Higher Standard ·

2022/06/17

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris dives into the Fed’s interest rate hike. Will it be 50 basis points? 75?In this episode Chris discusses:- The Fed's 50-point interest rate hike and its effects.- Why the perception that the Fed has taken a 75 basis point increase off the table may be wrong.- Where he believes recessionary economies come from and why you should pay attention to his opinion on this subject.This is a show you do not want to miss! Join Chris for this fascinating

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24:14

Cryptocurrency Is Never Going To Be The Same

The Higher Standard ·

2022/06/14

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris discusses some educational, fascinating (and possibly frustrating) new events in the world of cryptocurrency.In this episode Chris discusses:- Some educational background on cryptocurrency in general.- Do Kwan, the South Korean cryptocurrency developer who is being called the "Elizabeth Holmes of cryptocurrency."- How cryptocurrency is changing and will change in the future.This is a show you do not want to miss! Join Chris for this fascinating

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43:49

Andy Nguyen | Changing the World Through Food

The Higher Standard ·

2022/06/10

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris chats with Andy Nguyen, co-founder and co-owner of such brands as Bored & Hungry, Food Fighters Universe NFT, Matte Black Coffee, Dough & Arrow, Happy Hours Group, and Trill Burgers, among many others.In this episode Chris and Andy discuss:- Andy's background and his path to being an entrepreneur.- His extensive knowledge and experience surrounding food and branding.- How he's been able to build a sense of community around his many

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49:53

Aaron Mostow, Kevin Flores and Rodolfo Tagle III |...

The Higher Standard ·

2022/06/07

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris chats with Award-winning filmmaker and producer Aaron Mostow and music producer Kevin Flores about the new sci-fi rave novel they co-wrote with breakdancer Rodolfo Tagle III, 'Love Hertz.'During this episode you'll discover:- Both Aaron and Kevin's backgrounds and what led to this team-up.- The surprisingly long journey taken by these friends, a journey that culminated in the creation of 'Love Hertz.'- How coming from different industries affected the

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49:41

Timm Chiusano | Balancing Act: Dad, Professional,...

The Higher Standard ·

2022/06/03

What happens when a hobby takes on a life of its own? That's the question Chris is exploring in today's episode of The Higher Standard.Chris sits down with Timm Chiusano, VP of Production and Creative Services for Spectrum Research, the advertising sales division of Charter Communications. Spectrum provides small businesses and global agencies with innovative and strategic advertising solutions.In his spare time however, Timm has become something of a celebrity on TikTok, the immensely popular

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58:35

The Return of Saied Omar

The Higher Standard ·

2022/05/31

In today's episode of the Higher Standard, Chris reunites with Saied Omar following his family vacation to Hawaii. This wide-ranging discussion covers a lot of ground, including:- Will Smith's behaviour at the Oscars and the "slap heard 'round the world."- Predictions of a recession in the United States in 2023.- Buying and selling non-fungible tokens.This is a show you do not want to miss! Join Chris and Saied for this fascinating and eye-opening discussion.Enjoy!What You’ll Learn in this Show:The

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24:37

Ben Baller's NFT, Kim vs Ray J, and We Did Johnny...

The Higher Standard ·

2022/05/27

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris offers up some honest - and occasionally visceral - opinions on issues currently making the rounds in the press.You'll discover his thoughts on:Ben Baller's failed NFT project.The continuing controversy surrounding Kim Kardashian, Ray J, and an alleged sex tape.The effects of the Johnny Depp defamation trial on Depp himself.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'

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52:00

Ali Hojat | Passion Builds Wealth

The Higher Standard ·

2022/05/24

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris chats with Ali Hojat, CEO and founder of First class Exotics. He is considered one of the pioneers of the exotic car rental business.You'll discover a little about Ali's background and the challenges he's had to overcome.You'll learn how he's been able to grow First Class Exotics into a thriving business.You'll also discover how passion can truly build wealth.This is a show you do not want to miss! Join Chris and Ali for this fascinating

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25:48

Elon Musk Hasn't Bought Twitter - YET

The Higher Standard ·

2022/05/20

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

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