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The Education Scam: Why You’re Not Rich (And Never Were Meant To Be)
Episode 291
Most of us grew up believing school was our golden ticket — a noble path to knowledge, success, and the elusive American Dream. Turns out, that dream was engineered to keep you obedient, predictable,…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Matt Moghaddam | The Reality of Social Media, Small Business & Big Dreams
Episode 290
Ever wonder how a kid rebuilding engines in his dad’s garage ends up shaping the off-road and Overland industries while dodging influencer clichés and crushing corporate glass ceilings? In this episo…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Fragile Mirage of Economic Recovery
Episode 289
The U.S. economy is sending more mixed signals than a Gen Z relationship status. One minute, the S&P 500 is flirting with all-time highs, the next, the housing market's giving you whiplash with recor…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Parsa Vahid | From Broke Engineer to Manages Hundreds of Millions
Episode 288
What does it take to walk away from a stable career in engineering and build a boutique wealth advisory firm that manages hundreds of millions? In this episode, Chris and Saied sit down with Parsa Va…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
The Fed Held Rates, But Will War With Iran Trigger a Recession?
Episode 287
The Fed held rates steady — again — and while that might not sound sexy, it triggered a deep dive into the uncomfortable parallels between today’s economy and some of history’s most turbulent wartime…
Published on 3 months ago
Farshad Dehbozorgi | Clubs, TikTok & How Millions of Views Turned Him In To a Lawyer
Episode 286
In this episode of The Higher Standard, we’re joined by viral sensation turned courtroom assassin, Farshad Dehbozorgi, Esq. — or as we like to call him, “The Club-to-Courtroom Closer.” We dig into hi…
Published on 3 months ago
Dimon Drops Bombs, Powell Plays Defense, & Housing Still Hurts
Episode 285
Jerome met Trump, Trump yelled "Cut Rates," and Powell clutched his “Data Dependent” sign like a life raft. In this episode, Chris, Saied and Rajeil dissect the political theater behind a rare Oval O…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Jeff Fargo | The Truth About Bought Followers, Bot Engagement & Podcast Fame
Episode 284
In this episode of The Higher Standard, Chris welcomes longtime friend and digital strategist Jeff Fargo into the freshly minted Black Crown Studios—and it’s not just a tour, it’s a masterclass in po…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Credit Downgrade Chaos, Mortgage Madness & a Fijian
Episode 283
In this high-octane episode of The Higher Standard, Chris and Saied officially welcome Rajeil to the show—and initiate him with a healthy dose of sarcasm and button-pushing. They hop right in to Mood…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Pejman Ghadimi | Exotic Car Hacks, Cash & Consciousness
Episode 282
What happens when you bring Pejman Ghadimi, the man who turned hacking exotic cars into a six-figure side hustle for thousands, onto The Higher Standard? You get a masterclass in how society has sold…
Published on 4 months ago