The Chris Harder Show

Why are you working so hard, but still not getting the results you want? In this episode, Lori and I talk about the truth about effort, direction, and why so many people stay stuck longer than they need to. We break down the gap between effort and results, why guessing is costing you time and momentum, and how getting the right guidance and tracking the right things can completely change your outcomes. Get ready to work smarter in a way that actually pays off. HIGHLIGHTS The reason your hard work isn't producing the results you expected. Where most people lose momentum without realizing it. The gap between effort and actual progress. Why not having the right guidance keeps you stuck longer than necessary. Why you must either hire an expert or become one through aggressive self-study. What changes when you stop guessing and start getting feedback. RESOURCES Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

Why do some people actually make it while others stall out, quit, or stay stuck for years? In this episode, I talk about the traits I see in every entrepreneur who goes the distance. I share the patterns I've seen across high performers, founders, and friends building massive businesses, and where most people fall short without even realizing it. Tune in and start building the traits that will determine your future success. HIGHLIGHTS The trait that matters more than talent, strategy, or timing. How successful founders think about failure differently. The uncomfortable feedback most people avoid but need. How high performers turn setbacks into forward momentum. The cost of staying the same when you've outgrown your path. How thinking differently from the crowd creates your biggest advantage. RESOURCES Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

Why do your weeks keep looking the same, no matter how motivated you feel at the start? It's not your goals that are the problem, it's the patterns you keep repeating. In this episode, Lori and I break down 3 shifts that can change your trajectory immediately if you actually do them. We talk about why doing the one thing you've been avoiding creates instant confidence, how your environment is quietly reinforcing the same version of you, and why the words you repeat every day are shaping your results more than you think. Tune in to reset your habits, your environment, and your results starting today. HIGHLIGHTS The pattern that keeps recreating the same version of you. The thought you keep repeating that reinforces your current results. How changing 3 inputs can completely shift your week. What happens when you finally stop delaying the thing that matters most. The environment that's keeping you stuck in the same cycle. RESOURCES Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

Ever feel like it's getting easier for people to copy what you're building? That's because it is. In this episode, I break down why AI has completely erased the old advantages in business and what that means for your future if you don't adapt. What used to take millions of dollars, large teams, and years of work can now be recreated faster and cheaper than ever before. I share what I learned from a conversation with Dan Martell and how it completely reframed what actually protects your business today. Get ready to build the one business advantage no one can copy. HIGHLIGHTS Why your business is easier to copy than you think. Why traditional "moats" no longer protect your business. How AI is removing the advantage of money, skill, and time. The only competitive advantage that still matters today. How distribution works in modern business. Why the smartest founders are turning into media companies. RESOURCES Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

Ever made a mistake in your business that felt like a total disaster? In this episode, Lori and I share some of our most embarrassing business mistakes, including the "Chris fit" that accidentally made it into a paid course, Lori calling Natalie Ellis the wrong name on a podcast interview, and my early podcast mistake. Tune in to hear the mindset that helps us recover fast and keep going. HIGHLIGHTS The "Chris fit" that accidentally made it into a paid course. The podcast interview where Lori called Natalie Ellis the wrong name. My early podcast mistake that had my editors scrambling to fix it. Why embarrassing moments are basically a rite of passage in entrepreneurship. The mantra that helps us move forward after mistakes. Why having the right mentors and peers can completely change your comeback rate. RESOURCES Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

How far are you really willing to go to make your vision work? In this episode, I share what it actually looks like to keep a startup alive between fundraising rounds, why timing matters when raising capital, and why true founders are willing to do things most people wouldn't. I also share the example of Elon Musk risking everything after selling PayPal to build Tesla and SpaceX. Get ready to hear the side of entrepreneurship most founders don't talk about. HIGHLIGHTS The question every founder must answer about their mission. Why I sold my Ferrari and a one-of-one Porsche 911 Turbo S. What most people misunderstand about successful startups. What Elon Musk risked after selling PayPal. Why raising capital at the wrong time can cost you millions in valuation. The mindset shift that separates committed founders from casual entrepreneurs. RESOURCES Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

What actually makes a mastermind powerful? It's not just group calls or access to a mentor, it's the intentional structure behind the program. In this episode, Lori and I break down the exact framework we use to design masterminds that create momentum, relationships, and results for members. We talk about the balance between giving people enough access to support their growth without creating burnout for the host, how fast access to expertise helps entrepreneurs move forward instead of getting stuck, and why the most successful programs turn members into leaders within the community. Get ready to build the kind of program where growth, collaboration, and leadership naturally happen. HIGHLIGHTS Why masterminds work best when members connect with each other. The balance between offering access and protecting your own bandwidth. How "answers on demand" helps entrepreneurs move faster in their businesses. My secret to building better programs. How peer learning accelerates growth inside mastermind communities. Why giving members a platform to lead creates engagement and ownership. RESOURCES Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

What does it actually take to build a business that performs at the highest level? In this episode, I share the mindset shifts and performance standards I see among entrepreneurs who build multi-7-, 8-, and 9-figure companies. I break down the 5 traits that separate average founders from championship-level performers, especially when things get hard, uncertain, or uncomfortable. Get ready to raise the standard for what you expect from yourself and your business. HIGHLIGHTS What elite performers understand that most entrepreneurs overlook. The leadership shift that instantly changes your team's performance. The decision-making habit that separates fast scaling founders from stuck entrepreneurs. The preparation standard required to compete at higher levels. How top performers bounce back quickly after setbacks. Why most entrepreneurs ask for advice but never execute it. RESOURCES Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Frello: @frello_app

Feel like you're learning constantly but still not moving? You don't have an information problem. You have an integration problem. In this episode, Lori and I break down why visionaries struggle with execution, why your brain deletes what you don't apply immediately, and how information overload kills momentum. I share why I can see winning business ideas instantly but need integrators to execute the granular steps, and why that's wiring, not weakness. We also talk about the 4 missing pieces most entrepreneurs ignore, so you can finally close the gap between knowing and doing. Get ready to execute at the level your vision deserves. HIGHLIGHTS What's really stopping you from executing what you already know. Why visionaries struggle to follow through on their big ideas. How to stop forgetting everything you learn in courses and podcasts. What happens when you surround yourself with people who normalize success. The factor that determines whether your ideas ever turn into outcomes. RESOURCES Register for the Built for Bigger Summit (FREE | March 10–12, 2026) HERE Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

What if the biggest thing holding back your business, relationships, or energy isn't strategy, but what's happening inside your body and nervous system? In this VIP Mastermind episode, Lori and I sit down with 3 experts helping high performers strengthen connection, health, and long term vitality. Andrea Johnson shares why ambitious women often harden themselves in business and relationships and how rebuilding trust and emotional safety can transform intimacy and leadership. Then, Kristen Kliethermes breaks down hormones, peptides, and metabolic health, explaining why fatigue, anxiety, and low libido are signals your body needs deeper support. Finally, fertility expert Courtney Saye talks about what most IVF clinics overlook and how optimizing whole body health can improve fertility outcomes. Get ready to learn how to optimize your health, relationships, and resilience unlocks your next level. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Meet Andrea Johnson a.k.a. the Hot Girl Therapist. 05:00 Why high-performing women become emotionally hardened over time. 08:00 How entrepreneurship can become an emotional avoidance strategy. 15:00 How broken trust slowly impacts intimacy and relationships. 19:15 Why does feminine strategy challenge traditional business advice? 25:30 The signs your nervous system is running your business and relationships. 27:30 Andrea's masterclass and nervous system regulation tools. 31:00 What is the biggest mistake people make when starting a health optimization journey? 33:00 Symptoms you should never accept as "normal aging." 37:00 How hormone optimization restores energy, intimacy, and mental clarity. 44:00 The ideal way to help you become the most optimized version of yourself. 46:15 Why multivitamins often miss what your body actually needs. 49:15 Why every couple preparing for IVF should optimize health first. 52:45 The biggest fertility factors most clinics overlook. 56:15 When should couples consider IVF instead of continuing to try naturally? 01:00:00 Environmental toxins impacting your reproductive health. 01:03:00 What does low Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) mean? 01:04:45 When to seek fertility support before or during IVF. RESOURCES Connect with Andrea on Instagram to apply for Femme Quarters Mastermind Connect with Kristen on Instagram to take the Hormone Health Quiz Learn more about Functional Fertility Clinic HERE Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app Andrea: @theandreajohnson Kristen: @kristinleighwellness Courtney: @courtneylsaye

If your business feels stuck, this episode will show you exactly why and what to do about it. We're breaking down how your environment, the conversations you tolerate, and the content you consume are either accelerating your growth or quietly sabotaging it. You'll learn how to upgrade your circle, shift out of a broke mindset, become someone investors would confidently bet on, and execute at a level that separates you from everyone else. If you're ready to stop playing small, crowd out mediocre influences, and position yourself for bigger rooms, bigger opportunities, and bigger income…you're in the right place. HIGHLIGHTS Our "crowd your plate" mindset for filling your life with positive and supportive people. What to do if your toughest critics are family or coworkers. How to shift your consumption (podcasts, music, media, rooms) to change your beliefs. One question to ask yourself if you're not seeing the results you want. How to know when it's time to change out your circle and upgrade your support system. RESOURCES Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

You can't build a high-performing business with a low-performing body. In this VIP Mastermind episode, Lori and I sit down with 3 experts who operate at the intersection of health, leadership, and elite performance. Lindsey Burwell breaks down why your metabolism isn't actually slowing down and how blood sugar and liver health may be the drivers behind weight gain and fatigue. Then, Ashley Ansuini shares how she built a 200+ person weekly Pilates community and scaled her studios without losing culture. Finally, elite performance specialist Dr. Matt Zanis talks about what working with Olympians, Navy SEALs, and how hormones are impacting modern men, and the non-negotiables that create longevity. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Meet Lindsey Burwell. 05:00 Does your metabolism really slow down as you age? 10:00 The truth about GLP-1s and regulating blood sugar the right way. 15:00 How do you support your liver? 20:00 Is your body really absorbing the supplements you're taking? 28:00 How Ashley Ansuini built a 200+ person weekly rooftop Pilates community. 31:45 How to build culture, retention, and connection in brick and mortar. 38:00 The leadership shift required to scale without losing culture. 44:30 Why training instructors in culture matters more than teaching movement. 49:45 Why teaching trainers became more fulfilling than teaching classes. 52:00 Meet Dr. Matt Zanis, a.k.a. the "puzzle-solving" physical therapist. 56:45 Where most people quit recovery and performance progress. 01:05:00 Why men's testosterone levels are at an all-time low. 01:08:09 Most people don't even know what feeling good actually feels like. 01:10:00 The 3 habits elite performers never skip. RESOURCES First 20 listeners get a FREE Patch Kit, and everyone else gets $20 off their first pack: DM "LORI" to @the.patchmethod - https://www.instagram.com/the.patchmethod Shop The Patch Method HERE Book a class at The Good Place LV HERE Email Matt for private coaching HERE – [email protected] Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app Lindsey: @lindseyburwellwellness The Patch Method: @the.patchmethod Ashley: @_ashleysue_ The Good Place: @thegoodplacelv Matt: @rootedinmvmnt

Most entrepreneurs don't have a revenue problem. They lack the courage to say what they want, then wonder why they're underpaid, resentful, and stuck in bad deals. In this episode, Lori and I share why the fastest way to scale is to shorten the time between knowing the truth and saying it. I break down the Candor Speed Principle, why delayed honesty erodes trust, and how direct communication increases your leverage in any room. Get ready to have better partnerships, cleaner deals, and faster growth. HIGHLIGHTS The leadership metric most entrepreneurs completely ignore. Why delayed truth creates resentment and negotiation fatigue. The difference between kind candor and emotional reactivity. The KIND framework that changes how you handle hard conversations. The word track that lowers defensiveness instantly. What calm communication signals about your leverage. RESOURCES Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

You don't get paid for who you think you are. You get paid for how the world experiences you. In this episode, Lori and I sit down with our 3 VIP Mastermind guests. Julie Cyvonne is back to break down feedback, perception, and why who you think you are doesn't matter nearly as much as how you're actually perceived. Then, Riley & Kaylie Miller, founders of The Property Wives, share how standing unapologetically for marginalized communities has exploded their growth on social media, deepened their mission, and attracted their ideal clients. We talk about what happens when you take a public stand, how to grow fast on platforms like TikTok, and why empathy is one of the most underrated business superpowers. Get ready to rethink what it really takes to grow online and in business. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 How people see you is your responsibility. 05:45 How to separate your worth from your business data. 08:15 The "rule of 3" Julie uses to decide which feedback to integrate. 12:15 How does a high performer go from good to truly great? 15:00 Why in-person retreats accelerate transformation faster than online coaching. 18:00 Are you avoiding the one thing that could set you free? 22:00 Meet Riley & Kaylie Miller of The Property Wives. 26:00 Creating the largest platform for safe relocation for the queer and trans community. 27:30 The barriers marginalized communities face in homeownership. 32:00 How to buy a home with only $1,000 out of pocket in Colorado. 34:00 How did you gain hundreds of followers on TikTok in a single day? 43:15 The 1-minute exercise that will instantly build empathy and leadership. RESOURCES Connect with Julie Cyvonne on Instagram: DM "JOURNEY" to take her FREE microdosing quiz Learn more about Julie's upcoming retreats and programs HERE Learn more about the Safe Haven Homes Initiative HERE ​​Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app Julie: @juliecyvonne Riley & Kaylie Miller: @thepropertywives

You have human instincts that kept your ancestors alive. Those same instincts will sabotage your business if you don't manage them. In this episode, Lori and I break down 4 human conditions that hold founders back. These patterns feel normal, justified, and smart, but they are not built for scaling. We talk about why you're not supposed to feel happy every day while building something meaningful, why "ready" is a myth, how control creates your ceiling, and why comparison guarantees a distorted reality. If you want bigger results, you have to become stronger than your programming. HIGHLIGHTS Why entrepreneurship doesn't feel "happy" most days. The reframe from "I'll be happy when…" to "I'm happy because…" What to do when you never feel ready. How the illusion of control creates your income ceiling. How to stop over-romanticizing everyone else's life. RESOURCES Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE! Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

Most people are waiting for the perfect moment, the perfect skill set, or the perfect opportunity before going all in and that mindset is exactly what's keeping you stuck. In this episode, I break down 3 quotes I live by, principles that have shaped how Lori and I build businesses, make decisions, and push through hard seasons when momentum feels slow. I talk about why doing low-value work keeps you capped financially, why the best salespeople don't sell features or outcomes but feelings, and why consistency is the unfair advantage in business and life. Get ready to tighten your standards, raise your self-awareness, and build momentum the right way. HIGHLIGHTS ONE thing that outperforms talent, luck, and brilliance. Ryan Serhant's quote that explains exactly why you feel busy but not profitable. How to calculate your actual hourly value. Robert Herjavec's quote on why elite sellers focus on emotion instead of features or logic. Alex Hormozi's quote for becoming exceptional. Why growing a business is about using time and people wisely. RESOURCES Apply for our Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

Entrepreneurship gets lonely fast when you try to do it by yourself. I've watched it happen over and over. Smart, capable people stall out not because they're bad at business, but because they're carrying everything alone. In this episode, Lori and I talk about why growth requires accountability, shared standards, and people who won't let you drift. We break down how being in the right room accelerates decisions, sharpens execution, and keeps you in the game when things get hard. Get ready to rethink how much further you could go with the right people around you. HIGHLIGHTS The 3 things every high-performing business owner needs to succeed. The surprising stats behind goal completion when you don't go it alone. What pickleball taught me about accelerated learning and business growth. The difference between a business owner and being "the service". How mentors, peers, and masterminds raise your standards automatically. Why isolation isn't neutral and the 26% risk you don't know about. RESOURCES Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE! Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

Ever feel like you're winning on paper but quietly losing in real life? In this episode, I bring back one of my best friends, Rob Murgatroyd, to break down how a massive life change sparked unexpected virality and a deeper sense of fulfillment. He shares his exact storytelling framework for stopping the scroll, creating curiosity, and driving engagement without chasing trends or pretending to be someone you're not. We also talk about why Rob left the U.S. for Italy, how your environment shapes identity more than most people realize, and the surprising reason why a 'dead' platform is now his #1 source of traffic. Get ready to rethink where you live, how you tell stories, and what "success" actually looks like in this season of your life. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Why your environment quietly shapes your energy, identity, and ambition. 06:45 Why Italians have mastered the "middle" that entrepreneurs ignore. 12:00 The story behind Rob's book, I Like You Better in Italy. 15:00 How Italy transformed Rob's style, confidence, and standards. 19:30 How Rob accidentally went viral in his late 50s. 25:30 Rob's 5-part formula for going viral at any age. 28:30 How do you create polarization without politics or negativity? 33:30 The platform that's outperforming Instagram and TikTok right now. RESOURCES Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app Rob: @robmurgatroyd Rob in Italy: @robkim_italia

Most people think attachment is dedication. In reality, it's often fear wearing a productive mask. In this episode, Lori and I talk about why detachment is one of the most powerful skills you can build as a high performer and the 4 areas where attachment quietly sabotages your growth. I share a pivot that could've ended one of our biggest ventures if I had stayed married to the original plan. Lori also opens up about releasing the need to be seen and how that shift changed everything. Tune in and learn how letting go is the fastest way to move forward. HIGHLIGHTS Why "unattachment" is your greatest business superpower. How detachment saved our $2.5M Fintech mission when we were told we couldn't launch. The leadership shift that comes from letting go of credit. Worrying about what it looks like to others leads to bad decisions. Letting go of timelines so you stop living in waiting energy. How detachment frees you from anxiety, comparison, and "needy" energy. RESOURCES Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE! Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

If you're in the messy middle of building something big and you're exhausted, doubting yourself, or wondering if it's ever going to click, this episode is for you. I'm giving you a real-time behind-the-scenes milestone from my company Frello: we just demoed a fully working product to our investors after a nearly three-year journey filled with pivots, pressure, setbacks, and more "this might not work" moments than I can count. I'm breaking down the two reasons businesses actually fail, the mindset that kept me in the game when most people would have quit, and why your dream is supposed to feel like this sometimes. If you've been close to giving up, let this be the reminder: there is always a way forward. HIGHLIGHTS Renewed grit to stay in the game when you feel like quitting. A simple lens to diagnose what's really threatening your business. Confidence to pivot without making it mean you "failed". Perspective that turns setbacks into fuel instead of stop signs. A founder's roadmap for surviving the long, messy middle. RESOURCES Want Lori + Chris as your mentors this year? Only 2 Elite Mastermind spots left. Apply: chrisharder.me/mastermind Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

This week, Lori did something I never thought I'd see… she unsubscribed from her favorite brands. Not because she hates shopping, but because she finally saw how much brain space tiny distractions were stealing. In this episode, Lori and I break down the "97%", the constant stream of emails, texts, offers, and distractions that steal your time, energy, and momentum. We talk about how even the smallest interruptions compound into hours of lost progress, why distractions are so dangerous because they're enjoyable, and how the most successful people block anything that isn't part of their mission. Get ready to stop letting distractions run your life and start choosing what actually deserves your focus. HIGHLIGHTS The decision Lori made that even I didn't see coming. The 97% that steals your focus. How even self-care routines can become hidden stressors. How "harmless" distractions steal hours of your day. The mindset shift elite performers use to protect their attention. Ways to start deflecting distractions without burning out. RESOURCES Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE! Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

Want higher retention, more referrals and a stronger lifetime value without constantly relying on new customer acquisition? This episode is for you. I'm breaking down how to increase adoption fast so customers actually use what they buy, get a quick win, and build the kind of momentum that turns into long-term results, renewals, and word-of-mouth growth. You'll learn the shift that changes everything: it's not enough to sell the product, it's your responsibility to design an experience that makes starting frictionless, progress obvious, and consistency more likely. I walk you through 5 practical levers to drive usage, including simplifying the first step, building smart reminders and cues, using proactive check-ins that reduce cancellations and returns, creating community and recognition that reinforces identity, and leveraging social proof to keep belief high while results catch up. HIGHLIGHTS Why usage beats acquisition and how it impacts retention, referrals, and lifetime value. The real reason customers cancel, return, or churn even after an excited purchase. How to design a "fast start" experience that creates an early win and reduces drop-off. The 5 most effective ways to increase adoption (without becoming high-maintenance.) How to use reminders, community, and recognition to build habit and consistency. Why "perception is reality" when customers decide whether your offer is worth it. How retention improves your CAC-to-LTV math, and why that changes everything. RESOURCES Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Frello: @frello_app

Burnout doesn't come from working hard. It comes from never shutting your brain off. After listening to Dr. Guy Winch on the Lewis Howes podcast, I had a major wake-up call about what rest actually looks like. In this episode, Lori and I break down why your day isn't over when your laptop closes, why scrolling is lying to you about "relaxing," and how learning something new or moving your body is what truly recharges you. I share how pickleball, brain training, and simple rituals at the end of the day have completely shifted my energy, focus, and momentum. Get ready to upgrade how you recharge this year. HIGHLIGHTS Why your workday ends when your brain lets go, not when your calendar does. The difference between relaxing and truly recharging. How rituals help you mentally clock out from work. Why learning new skills boosts energy more than scrolling. Ways to recharge even with a busy schedule. RESOURCES Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE! Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

If sales feel slower right now, you're not imagining it. In this episode, I'm breaking down the real reason "brand new exposure customers" aren't buying as fast as they used to, and what you must do in 2026 to build know, like, and trust faster than everyone else. Because I'm telling you right now, this year is going to separate the people who get really intentional about trust from the people who stay passive and hope things go back to "normal." I'm giving you my playbook: what to post, where to show up, how to leverage other people's platforms, and why a mind-blowing low-ticket offer might be your biggest growth move of the year. What You'll Learn In This Episode Why sales from new audiences are moving slower (and what's changed in the market.) What a "trust recession" actually looks like in real business terms. The 5 fastest ways to build know, like, and trust in 2026. Why face-to-camera content matters more than ever (and how to do it imperfectly.) The power of having a platform that creates repetitive exposure (podcast, YouTube, email, text.) How in-person visibility speeds up trust even if you're an introvert. The "Costco sample" strategy: low-ticket offers that convert into high-ticket customers. The 80/20 shift I'm seeing right now, and how to make sure you're on the winning side. RESOURCES Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

Worry may feel normal, but it's quietly draining your energy, confidence, and results. In this episode, Lori and I dive into why worry isn't just a habit, it's a signal. A signal that you're operating from fear instead of faith, lack instead of certainty. We talk about how worrying steals time you could be using to create solutions, how it impacts your energy in business and relationships, and why most of the things you stress about never actually happen. We also share exercises to interrupt worry in real time, including how to "play the movie to the end" and how to borrow certainty from people who've already walked the path ahead of you. Get ready to stop feeding worry and start leading your life and business with intention. HIGHLIGHTS Why worry is a sign of misplaced faith. The surprising amount of time worry steals from your life. A 10 minute exercise that exposes how unnecessary most worries are. How worry creates a lack of energy and leads to bad business decisions. The "play the movie to the end" method to dissolve fear. RESOURCES Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE! Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app