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Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby

Dr. Daniel Crosbywww.standarddeviationspod.com
The Standard Deviations podcast is a weekly production that looks at money, mind and meaning, all through a psychological lens. Each week, psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Daniel Crosby interviews a fascinating new guest, experts in everything from finance to literature to wellness. Each guest provides listeners with three concrete ways to apply what was learned that week, ensuring that weekly listening becomes part of a path to a richer life. Episodes are brief, research-based, and designed to fit perfectly within your commute time. So, tune in for practical news that will help you make more, think more and be more. Learn more by following Dr. Daniel @danielcrosby or visit the website at www.standarddeviationspod.com/ Standard Deviations is presented by Orion.

Episodes

Doug Boneparth - Navigating the Future of Retirement: Essential Strategies for Planning Ahead

Douglas Boneparth is an InvestmentNews 40 Under 40 alum, the co-author of The Millennial Money fix, and financial Twitter's resident hair and coffee expert. In this episode, we discuss: Whether or not online interactions can take the place of "in real life" connection The case for authenticity and being candid about our own struggles The changing shape of retirement and what it will look like in the future So, grab a cup of your favorite caffeinated beverage and join us....

Feb 21, 201952 minEp. 68

Blair DuQuesnay - Is It Time to Fire Your Male Broker?

After her recent New York Times op-ed, "Consider Firing Your Male Broker", Blair duQuesnay precipitated some soul-searching and started some great conversations about gender equality on Wall Street. This week, she joins Standard Deviations to give further insights into why she thinks the future of wealth management is female. Listen to learn: What Blair views as the source of women's strong investment performance Why both women and men view women as less competent with money, despite d...

Feb 14, 201941 minEp. 67

Sonya Dreizler - Doing Well by Doing Good: How Ethical Practices Lead to Business Success

Some call it ESG, others SRI, while still others refer to as "impact" or "values-based investing." But whatever you call it, Sonya Dreizler can help you make sense of how you can wear your heart on your sleeve and still secure your financial future. In this episode we discuss: Whether or not divesting of public equities has the intended impact Why shareholder engagement is the future of values-based investing How owning stocks of companies you hate might actually make a lot o...

Feb 07, 201952 minEp. 64

James Matthews - Breaking the Millennial Money Myths

With all of the negative stereotypes around Millennials and money, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. Luckily, Standard Deviations is joined by James Matthews, who is just the man for that job. Listen in to learn: Couples' five most common sources of disagreement about money Why James and Daniel are not fans of budgeting How a deeply felt personal purpose can lead to better financial decisions

Jan 31, 20191 hr 3 minEp. 62

John Nolan - Business Lessons From a Spy: Unconventional Wisdom for Leaders

This week, Dr. Crosby is joined by John Nolan, who may just be the most interesting man in the world. Mr. Nolan is a Vietnam veteran who then spent 22 years in the CIA before going on to found and sell his own corporate espionage firm. Listen in for fascinating discussion of: The one skill that separates good from great spies The surprising lengths to which companies and countries go to steal secrets How to get complete strangers to share their secrets Learn more about John: https://www.expectli...

Jan 24, 201958 minEp. 60

Daniel Crosby - The Behavioral Investor

This week on Standard Deviations, the tables are turned as Daniel passes the mic to Dr. Brian Portnoy, author of The Geometry of Wealth. Brian and Daniel discuss Dr. Crosby's new book, The Behavioral Investor, touching on: The four primary types of investor misbehavior What can be done to manage behavioral risk The future of behavioral finance For fans of psychology, personal finance and the elusive search for happiness, this episode is a can't miss. Read Daniel's book: https://www.amazon.com/gp...

Jan 17, 201950 minEp. 58

Jennifer McClure - Public Speaking 101: Key Strategies to Transform Your Speaking Skills

What’s the recipe for a great presentation? This week Jennifer McClure, an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, leadership success coach, and former HR executive who works with business leaders to build their influence, think strategically, and create maximum positive impact at work and in life, provides a masterclass on sharing ideas with the world generally as well as specific advice around common clichés to avoid and for how to create a business around public speaking. Learn more about Jennifer: ht...

Jan 10, 20191 hr 8 minEp. 57

Tra Williams - Feed Your Unicorn

During the last holiday season, entrepreneurship consultant Tra Williams was feeling especially thankful for his gifts and said so on social media. His gratitude was immediately thrown back in his face by an online troll who suggested that he "go feed his unicorn." Originally taken aback by the rudeness, Tra decided not to let the bully get him down and instead determined he would follow his advice; He WOULD feed his unicorn, thank you very much. Listen to this episode to learn: How to...

Jan 03, 201937 minEp. 56

Randy Norton - Why Value Investing is the Key to Success in Real Estate Markets

Randy Norton - Applying Value Investing to Real Estate This week the Standard Deviations is pleased to welcome Randy Norton, Managing Partner and Global Head of Real Estate and Alternative Investments at Green Mesa Capital. Randy provides excellent guidance on how to think about seldom-considered asset classes in a conversation that touches on: How the wisdom of value investing can be applied to real estateThe most common behavioral traps among real estate investorsConsiderations for buying a RE...

Dec 27, 201844 minEp. 55

Joey Fishman - ESG in Action: A Practical Discussion on How to Drive Sustainable Growth

Joey Fishman - A Practical Conversation About ESG This week on Standard Deviations, Dr. Crosby speaks with Joey Fishman who heads up the socially responsible investing arm of Ritholtz Wealth Management and oversees their "Portland Portfolio." Their discussion of ESG investing includes: A definition of the differences between SRI, ESG and impact investing How to think about risk and return tradeoffs in values-based portfolios A hard look at whether or not SRI brings about the desired ch...

Dec 20, 201834 minEp. 54

Tyrone Ross Jr. - The Lessons of Failure: How Embracing Setbacks Leads to Success

Tyrone Ross is a financial advisor, cryptocurrency enthusiast and Olympic Trials qualifier in the 400 meters. In this week's episode, Tyrone shares intensely personal stories of how his brushes with defeat have made him the success that he is today. Our longest episode to date, you'll understand why we needed all 1.5 hours to have this important conversation! Listen in to learn: How a handful of heartbreaking failures set Tyrone on his current path to success What gave him hope in his darkest ho...

Dec 11, 20181 hr 17 minEp. 53

Dan Egan - The Power of Good Design: Encouraging Positive Behavior in Spaces and Systems

Our guest this week is Dan Egan, Director of Investing and Personal Finance at Betterment. Dan is an expert at improving decisions through smart technological design and he brings that wisdom to a show that includes talk of: How "centaur" approaches (combining human advisors with tech) are the future of finance Why investors need to have faith in their own approach The future of behavioral finance Whether it is most effective to change the person or the product Learn more about Dan: ht...

Dec 06, 201846 minEp. 52

Dr. Sarah Stanley Fallaw - The Next Millionaire Next Door

Dr. Sarah Stanley Fallaw - The Next Millionaire Next Door Standard Deviations welcomes Sarah Stanley Fallaw, Ph.D. the founder and President of DataPoints LLC, a research-based technology company that gives advisors tools to identify and guide better financial behaviors in their clients. Dr. Fallaw is continuing and furthering the important work begun by her father, Thomas Stanley, author of The Millionaire Next Door. In this data-packed episode, Dr. Fallaw shares with us: What to look for in an...

Nov 29, 201837 minEp. 51

Chris Turchanksy - Future-Proofing Your Finances: The Evolution of Financial Advisors in 2025 and Beyond

Chris Turchansky - The Financial Advisor of the Future Standard Deviations is pleased this week to welcome Chris Turchansky, President of ATB Investor Services. Chris's role is unique in that he leads a team of investment and financial services professionals with a singular focus on serving the residents of Alberta, Canada. Chris believes that investing is about more than just money and that it is directly tied to things like happiness and family security. Listeners to this week's episode will l...

Nov 22, 201841 minEp. 50

Annette Hammortree - Navigating Financial Planning for Families with Special Needs Children

Annette Hammortree is the owner of Hammortree Financial Services and the parent of a child with special needs. With a passion born of personal experience, Annette provides us with a detailed look at the unique financial considerations of those who love someone with special needs. Listeners will learn: The biggest misconceptions and misunderstanding around money and children with special needs How living with a special child impacts daily living The financial considerations that are unique to fam...

Nov 15, 201851 minEp. 49

Neil Bage - Exploring the Intersection of Behavioral Finance and FinTech: How Technology Shapes Investor Decision-Making

Neil Bage - Behavioral Finance and FinTech This week, Dr. Crosby is joined by fellow behavioral finance geek Neil Bage, co-founder of the award winning fintech Be-IQ. Neil is passionate about helping people make safe and informed choices and is a specialist on behavioral drivers of financial decisions. In this episode, we explore the intersection of technology and psychology by discussing: How behavioral finance can move from diagnosing bias toward more practical solutions Whether education is s...

Nov 07, 201843 minEp. 48

Kristin Scroggin - Millennials and Money: Key Insights into Their Financial Priorities and Challenges

Kristin Scroggin - Millennials and Money The world "millennial" was recently deemed so loaded and negative that the New York Times struck it from their style book. But are millennials really as entitled as the popular press would have us believe? This week, generational expert Kristin Scroggin joins us to cut through the noise and provide facts and figures around millennials and money. In this stereotype-destroying hour you will learn: How early bad experiences with investing have sens...

Nov 01, 201849 minEp. 47

Brian Ford - The Eight Pillars of Financial Wellness: Expert Insights

Brian Ford - The Eight Pillars of Financial Wellness This week on Standard Deviations, Dr. Crosby sits down with financial wellness executive Brian Ford to understand the eight pillars of financial readiness. Discussion points include: The behavioral benefits of automation The most ignored source of additional money The psychological and planning benefits of giving money away Learn more about Brian: https://www.momentumonup.com/ Brian's book about the 8 pillars: https://www.amazon.com/8-Pillars-...

Oct 25, 201847 minEp. 46

Travis Scribner - Are You Prepared for 30 Years Without a Paycheck? Start Planning Now

October is Retirement Readiness Month and Travis Scribner is ready to tell us what it takes to be prepared. Travis initially worked on Wall Street before discovering his true passion; simplifying the complex world of finance for the benefit of everyday investors. In his current role as Managing Partner of WestPac Wealth Partners he oversees more than 25 financial representatives as well as hosting his own radio show, "Las Vegas Money Resource." My talk with Travis includes: A discussio...

Oct 18, 201843 minEp. 45

Jeff Zentner - How to Write a Book: Expert Tips for Aspiring Authors

Jeff Zentner - How to Write a Book Dr. Crosby is joined this week by Jeff Zentner, author of New York Times Notable Book The Serpent King as well as Goodbye Days. His third book, Rayne & Delilah’s Midnite Matinee is forthcoming in February 2019. He is the winner of the William C. Morris Award, the Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award, the International Literacy Association Award, and the Westchester Fiction Award. His books have been nominated and longlisted for the Carnegie Medal, and he has been ...

Oct 11, 201837 minEp. 44

Meredith Jones - Women on Wall Street: Paving the Path to Financial Empowerment

Standard Deviations is pleased to welcome Meredith Jones, award-winning author of Women of the Street and an internationally recognized expert on women and investing. She was named one of Inc. magazine’s “17 Inspiring Women To Watch in 2017” and a Distinguished Author by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2018. She has been a regular columnist for Institutional Investor and is a contributor for Market Watch. In this episode, Meredith tackles Wall Street's diversity problem while making th...

Oct 04, 201838 minEp. 43

Unlock Your Full Potential: Life on Your Terms with Eric McDermott

In this episode of Standard Deviations, Eric McDermott, a Managing Partner at Pacific Advisors, Financial Specialist and marketing guru breaks down the steps investors can take to operate from a “risk first” mentality. Learn fascinating facts about the origins of insurance as an industry and how to overcome overconfidence en route to having candid conversations about risk. Eric’s book recommendation: Man’s Search for Meaning Follow up with Eric: http://www.pacificadvisors.com/team/eric-mcdermott...

Sep 27, 201841 minEp. 42

Brian Portnoy - The Geometry of Wealth: How to Build Lasting Financial Prosperity

This week on Standard Deviations, Dr. Crosby speaks with Brian Portnoy, Ph.D., CFA, an expert at simplifying the complex world of money. In his two books, The Investor's Paradox and The Geometry of Wealth, he tackles the challenges of not only making better investment decisions but also how money figures in to a joyful life. He is currently the Director of Investment Education at Virtus Investment Partners and has spent the last 25 years as educator, investor, and strategist. He holds a doctorat...

Sep 25, 201842 minEp. 41