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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

01:16:26

EBITDA Explained, Inflation Persists & Hawk Tuah

The Higher Standard ·

2024/07/09

Welcome back to another episode of The Higher Standard podcast, where Chris, Saied, and Haroon dive into the latest in finance, investing, and pop culture. Today, we're breaking down some intriguing insights and bringing a touch of humor to your financial woes. First up, the boys aim to demystify "EBITA" – yes, we know you probably thought it was a hip new tech term, but no, it’s just Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, and Amortization. ➡️ And just when you thought this episode couldn’t get any more

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01:30:52

Mind Pump's Amazing Adam Schafer Returns

The Higher Standard ·

2024/07/02

Some of you might not know this, but The Higher Standard podcast wouldn't be here if it were not for Mind Pump's Adam Schafer. Chris and Saied were long time fans of Mind Pump, the #1 fitness podcast in the world. Adam and Chris formed a friendship over time and the idea to create The Higher Standard in a model after Mind Pump was born. You may even note the homage to the Mind Pump studio in The Higher Standard's aesthetic. ➡️ It has been a while since Adam Schafer and Chris had an opportunity to

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01:24:43

The Fed Admits They Were Wrong

The Higher Standard ·

2024/06/25

Chris, Saied, and Haroon kick off this episode of The Higher Standard podcast with a look in to dive deep into what was once the hype around the Bilt credit card program. The Flashy Rent Credit Card was backed by Wells Fargo Bank and is costing them $10 million a month thanks to some poor business decisions. Sometimes when something sounds too good to be true, it is. And yes, even big, sophisticated banks can make bad decisions sometimes. ➡️ Even though Chris forgot his introduction in this

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01:40:33

GDP, CPI & All The Data You NEED to Know Explained

The Higher Standard ·

2024/06/18

In this episode of The Higher Standard podcast, Chris, Saied, and Haroon dive deep into the essential economic data impacting today's market. They kick off with the critical information you need to understand about GDP and CPI, highlighting the significance of the latest CPI print. ➡️ The discussion then moves to the US yield curve problem, including its record-breaking inversion of 702 days. The hosts explore the longest streaks of low unemployment, the surge in people working multiple jobs, and

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01:11:05

How Much Home Can You ACTUALLY Afford

The Higher Standard ·

2024/06/11

In episode 233 of "The Higher Standard," Chris, Saied and Haroon dive into the crucial topic of home affordability, exploring how much house you can actually afford without breaking the bank or sacrificing your prized Pokémon collection. ➡️ They delve into the latest housing market trends, discussing the surge in new single-family homes for sale as highlighted by The Kobeissi Letter and the rising listings in the US housing market noted by Mohamed A. El-Erian. Lance Lambert’s insights on housing

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01:04:13

The Get Dynasty Origin Story

The Higher Standard ·

2024/06/04

In this episode of The Higher Standard podcast, hosts Chris, Saied, and Haroon engage in an insightful conversation with Alessandro Chesser, co-founder of GetDynasty. GetDynasty is revolutionizing estate planning by offering a platform that allows users to create and manage living trusts entirely online. This innovative approach helps protect assets, avoid probate, and ensure seamless inheritance. Highlighted in the discussion are Dynasty's notable investors, including Bill Ackman, Henry Ward, and

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01:20:49

Shelter Is Propping Up Inflation

The Higher Standard ·

2024/05/28

Sometimes the title says it all. Shelter is actually propping up inflation and Chris, Saied and Haroon have the data to prove it. ➡️ Specifically, shelter accounts for approximately 33% of the total CPI and approximately 40% of core inflation. With this much weighting, you can't hit the Fed's 2% target without a decrease in shelter costs.💥 Have you left your "honest ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" review? 🏆 Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized

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01:27:13

A Conversation With Fridays Founders

The Higher Standard ·

2024/05/21

It's been a while since the boys have had a guest on and they thought why not keep it in the family. Saied's cousin, Weiss Surkhabi, MD and his co-founder, Dr. Sina Arham join us to talk about their journey in building their company "Fridays." Fridays aims to provide patients with weight loss solutions that fit their biology and their budget. They believe in a patient's right to fair and equitable medical treatment to achieve their healthiest weight. Essentially treating obesity as a disease

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01:31:41

The Most Important Lessons In Investing

The Higher Standard ·

2024/05/14

Okay, look, we admit it. We are a tiny bit older than 20 years-old and sure, that makes us the "old guys." But, it does mean we have lived through some good and bad decisions. Particularly when it comes to investing. Chris, Saied and Haroon open the show by breaking down their most important lessons in investing. Some have lead to big wins and some have lead to big losses. We hope they help you decide whether or not you are will to take the risk and invest on your own. ➡️ After a prolongated

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01:23:57

How To Value Real Estate Like The Pros

The Higher Standard ·

2024/05/07

So many people use Zillow or Redfin to determine the value of their home, but should they? Even if you get a value, how do you have confidence that it is the right one and not skewed by the wrong data? Realtors would tell you to leave it to the professionals, but a fun fact is that Realtors are not licensed to value homes, but rather only to sell them. Chris, Saied and Haroon are going to tell you how to value your home like a licensed real estate appraiser. ➡️ The great real estate

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01:34:13

How To Begin Investing In Real Estate

The Higher Standard ·

2024/04/30

If you have ever wondered if you can ask a question and be a guest on the show, the answer is absolutely... yes! Episode 227 of The Higher Standard podcast brings us a long time listener and first time caller, Vache. The young father-to-be sent a direct message to Chris about how to begin real estate investing and plan for his future. Saied, Chris and Haroon thought it would make a wonderful segment that would provide value to all. So we hope you like this analytical breakdown and personalized

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01:15:13

You Need To Do This Before You Build A Business

The Higher Standard ·

2024/04/23

Do I need a corporation? Do I need an LLC? What the hell is an "S" corporation and a "C" corporation? We have been asked this question so many times that it became obvious we needed to provide some insight in to what you need to know and do before you build a business. Chris, Saied and Haroon are here to help you get your business started with the right foundation in episode 226 of The Higher Standard. ➡️ Inflation also came in super hot and layoffs are happening in the market with some of the

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01:13:04

Before You Buy A Property, Recession Warning & The...

The Higher Standard ·

2024/04/16

In a jam packed episode of The Higher Standard podcast, Chris, Saied and Haroon cover everything you need to know before you buy a property. They then jump over the the importance of financial literacy in schools before the hit the hardcore data segment. A big recession indicator is flashing red, total credit card debt is up while the saving rate is plummeting and the boy have concerns of the looming inflation print. They think we won't see a probably of a rate cut until likely July at the

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01:12:10

Four Paths To Millions, Lots Of Data & Kashkari Gets It

The Higher Standard ·

2024/04/09

Years after reading an article on CNBC titled "There are 4 main paths to becoming a millionaire—and this is the easiest one, says money expert" Chris still feels like the salient points are still very much relevant to this day. Chris, Saied and Haroon kick off the show with Rich Corley's 4 paths to becoming a millionaire from his book titled "Rich Habits." ➡️ Episode 224 then pivots to a breakdown of Jerome Powell's love for Neel Kashkari, some fresh perspective on the FOMC's thoughts and

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01:25:53

You Need A Trust, The Fed, Housing & Diddy

The Higher Standard ·

2024/04/02

Friends, please make sure your financial seat backs and tray tables are in their full upright position because we are about to tell you why you need a trust. Make sure your economic seat belt is securely fastened and all carry-on luggage is stowed underneath the seat in front of you like Diddy sneaking through customs or in the overhead bins like his drug mule.➡️ We are going to dive in to the last Fed meeting, the impact to the rate environment and talk to you about how it impacts you in the near

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01:36:45

The Investment Strategy & Wild NAR Settlement

The Higher Standard ·

2024/03/26

After many repeated requests, Chris shares his own basic investment strategy that took his personal growth portfolio from $0 to over $1,000,000 with as little oversight as possible. He provides you the names of the low cost index funds he uses, the allocation to each and then explains how he has built his portfolio from there. This is not investment advice; however, it is what he did to create his wealth in the markets and is still what he does today. This strategy will work for the novice

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01:18:45

The #1 Wealth Killer & Why The Jobs Report Is Broken

The Higher Standard ·

2024/03/19

Chris, Saied and the spirit of Haroon are back at it and still playing with an updated beta version of the format for "The Higher Standard" podcast. We are trying to hit you right in the face before the intro, before the shenanigans with useful financial literacy. We are still going to get in to current events and our take, but we want to make sure that each and every single one of you find value within each episode. So, please let us know what you think. We start off today's show with the #1

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01:17:41

How To Get A Perfect Credit Score, Inflation & Shelter

The Higher Standard ·

2024/03/12

In this "The Higher Standard" episode, Chris, Saied, and Haroon mix humor with economic deep dives. They cover building a top credit score and analyze S&P 500's performance via Bloomberg. Next, they tackle CNBC's report on the Fed's latest inflation measure. They then explore SuperCore Inflation with The Kobeissi Letter and tackle rent inflation's mysteries with the Washington Post. Plus, they dissect dire predictions of a $34 trillion debt crisis and rising mortgage rates from Fortune. Join

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01:19:29

Hack A Massive Discount On A Mortgage & The Fed Ain't...

The Higher Standard ·

2024/03/05

The boys start the show right off the bat with a commonly asked about mortgage hack that will actually save you a whole lot of money. The problem is that it isn't really something too many people actually do. It requires discipline, planning and making sure your bank applies the payments correctly. The rest of the episode is spent diving in to the Fed and their rate cut paradigm. By all outward measures, the FOMC should take a victory lap in that they have gotten inflation back in line while

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01:38:17

Economic Conspiracy, Trump Sneakers & AI Problems

The Higher Standard ·

2024/02/27

The boys are off and running with shenanigans from the beginning. Haroon inadvertently opens his energy drink before the show started so he can't entertain you with his usual unnecessary interruptions, but don't worry, he filled his can with water for reasons we still don't fully understand. They spend a good amount of time recapping Jerome Powell's commentary from Jackson Hole, Wyoming which were clearly designed to strike fear in to the markets. One of their favorite economists, Mohamed

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