Episode 168

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18th Aug 2023

Larry Wheels | Adversity Builds Character

In this captivating episode, we dive into the extraordinary life of Larry Wheels, a remarkable individual who's not only conquered the realms of bodybuilding, powerlifting, strongman and arm wrestling but has also taken the social media world by storm. Larry opens up about his journey, from being a teenage powerlifting prodigy to evolving into a multifaceted entertainer, influencer, and budding entrepreneur. In this hour-long interview, we explore Larry's candid reflections on his early use of performance-enhancing substances, shedding light on the challenges and lessons learned. As he shares his experiences, Larry also imparts invaluable wisdom for aspiring youth looking up to him, highlighting the importance of making informed decisions. The episode kicks off with Larry discussing his recent hospitalization due to a health scare involving Rhabdomyolysis, offering a raw and real glimpse into his life beyond the spotlight. Tune in for a conversation that goes beyond the surface, aiming to inspire and educate on "The Higher Standard." Also, please note, Saied was on vacation and only Chris and Haroon were present for the interview. Saied is still very salty about it, please don't mention it to him. This is our secret.

Larry's Links:

Larry Wheels Website

Larry's YouTube Channel

Larry's Instagram

Larry's Threads

Larry's Facebook

Larry's Twitter

Larry's TikTok

Larry's Snapchat

Larry's Brands:

PR Lifestyle

Pump & Power Meal Prep

Transcend Company

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About the Podcast

The Higher Standard
This isn’t a different standard, it’s the higher standard.
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 high-resolution audio. This isn't a different standard. It's the higher standard.

About your host

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Christopher Naghibi

Christopher M. Naghibi is the host and founder of The Higher Standard podcast — a rapidly growing media platform delivering unfiltered financial literacy, real-world entrepreneurship lessons and economic commentary for the modern era.

After nearly two decades in banking, including his most recent role as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of First Foundation Bank (NYSE: FFWM), Christopher stepped away from corporate life to build a brand rooted in truth, transparency, and modern money insights. While at First Foundation, he had executive oversight of credit, product development, depository services, retail banking, loan servicing, and commercial operations. His leadership helped scale the bank’s presence in multiple national markets from $0 to over $13 billion.

Christopher is a licensed attorney, real estate broker, and general building contractor (Class B), and he brings a rare blend of legal, operational and real estate expertise to everything he does. His early career spanned diverse lending platforms, including multifamily, commercial, private banking, and middle market lending — holding key roles at Impac Commercial Capital Corporation, U.S. Financial Services & Residential Realty, and First Fidelity Funding.

In addition to his media work, Christopher is the CEO of Black Crown Inc. and Black Crown Law APC, which oversee his private holdings and legal affairs.

He holds a Juris Doctorate from Trinity Law School, an MBA from American Heritage University, and two bachelor degrees. He is also a graduate of the Yale School of Management’s Global Executive Leadership Program.

A published author and sought-after speaker (unless it’s his son’s birthday), Christopher continues to advocate for financial empowerment. He’s worked pro bono with families in need, helped craft affordable housing programs through Habitat for Humanity, and was a founding board member of She Built This City — helping spark interest in construction and trades for women of all ages.