Raising Standards
Raising Standards is a show about what it actually takes to live well. Each week, we sit down with people who've done the work. Financial advisors, mentors, builders of character and discipline to break down the real, practical wisdom behind money, mindset, and meaning. No fluff, no theory for theory's sake. Just honest conversations designed to leave you with something you can use the same day you hear it. If you're trying to raise your own standards, this is where you start.
He Thought Snipers Were Hunting Him... Now He's 2 Years Sober | Raising Standards Ep. 3
Two and a half years ago, Jason hadn't slept in five days. He was deep in a cocaine addiction and convinced there were snipers on the roof outside his window. That night was the beginning of the end.
Jason grew up in a loving family in Montreal. From the outside, everything looked fine. Inside, something felt broken from a very young age. When his mom passed away suddenly in tenth grade, weed and drinking became his solution. School became another one. By college, both stopped working, and cocaine took their place.
In this episode, Jason...
$7,000 Growing to $3.3+ Million? Here's How (TFSA vs RRSP vs FHSA) | Raising Standards Ep. 2
Your mortgage could be quietly costing you thousands and most first-time buyers in Canada don't realize it until renewal time. In this episode of Raising Standards, Ilan Dexter sits down with mortgage and financial services expert David to break down exactly how mortgages, down payments, and insurance actually work, plus the budgeting, credit score, and investing fundamentals (TFSA, RRSP, FHSA) that build real financial security before you ever buy a home. If you're planning to buy in Canada, refinance, or just want to stop overpaying on debt, this conversation covers the emergency fund math, the debt snowball method, compound...
How Jewish Wisdom Turns Hustle, Health, And Relationships Into A Life You Can Carry | Raising Standards Ep. 1
What if being “high value” wasn’t about volume or status, but about carrying real weight with calm, steady hands? We kick off Raising Standards with the creator behind the Torah channel to explore how Jewish wisdom reframes strength: serve more than you shine, take responsibility before you take credit, and build the kind of character that makes a home feel safe.
We start with the foundations—why a man who doesn’t burden others becomes the pillar everyone trusts. From there, we map growth by life stage. At 18, you have time to invest: study deeply, train your body...
