The Chris Harder Show

This week I travelled to Denver to teach at Fast Foundations Mastermind. I planned to spend the lesson debunking the recent article I shared that said people are more afraid of a recession than ever before. To kick things off, I prompted the students to rate their confidence levels of their business succeeding. Their answers threw me a curve ball in the best way. They were all extremely confident people. The reason? Community. They knew they were surrounded by motivated people, therefore, they felt motivation. They didn't feel fear. It turns out if you assemble a bulletproof group of people then they are going to give you a bulletproof mind, making you as successful as your network. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Debunking the idea that people are more afraid of a recession than ever before Building what you wish existed, for free, making it accessible to you and others to succeed How forming your own group of motivated individuals will ensure that you stay that way yourself Feeling supported will make you reject the idea of failure as a possibility RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day Learn more about Fast Foundations Mastermind: fastfoundations.com Text EVENTS to 310-421-0416 to get the first news on The Greatest Year Of Networking In Your Life membership CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

Lori and I recently went to visit her 95-year-old grandpa and we were lucky enough to ask him a few questions regarding money. In today's episode, you'll hear the story of how Grandpa Al was able to pull his family out of financial ruin after his business burned down 65 years ago, and what his biggest investment regret is. His reflections illustrate that if you're willing to do whatever it takes to boost yourself up and sacrifice your daily comforts for long-term prosperity, anything is possible. He also explains how if he had practiced delayed gratification and invested in some discounted land before building his dream house, he would've been $6.5 million richer today. Listen in to hear more of Grandpa Al's wisdom and how we can all extract lessons from older generations. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The two tools that Al used to dig himself out of debt and into absolute abundance Being honest with yourself if you're truly doing everything in your power to improve your financial situation Practicing restraint and realistic budgeting strategies Why I always preach listening to your intuition when it comes to investing RESOURCES The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self by Michael Easter Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

We wouldn't be where we are today if it wasn't for our incredible network of friends and business connections that we've cultivated over the years. We're sharing our top three strategies for expanding your circle, including how to start your own meetups, the importance of attending in-person events, and why you need to prioritize people who provide equal energy exchanges. We get into real-world examples of how we've followed these three steps to reach our goals faster than we could've ever imagined. Plus, we have a special offer about a new event membership that we're launching! IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Making a conscious decision to maintain the strategic relationships in your life Early examples of how we created events when we were starting out in network marketing The miracles, business opportunities, and breakthroughs have come out of having our lake house, aka The Mastermind House Being honest with yourself about people in your life who don't believe in you and create a sense of self-doubt RESOURCES Text the word EVENTS to 310-421-0416 if you want the best year of networking of your life! Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business Listen to Earn Your Happy CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

I got a question from a listener recently about how in the world Lori and I manage to run successful businesses, and also have time to live a fun, extraordinary life. I'm lifting the curtain on what works for us and sharing the five different strategies that we use to keep up with our income goals without sacrificing our free time. I get into why our morning routines are so crucial, how we determine when to cut out time-consuming income sources, and the three ways that we optimize our time. It's all about understanding when to sprint, and when to flow. Tune in to learn how you really can have it all. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Establishing protected time for yourself every morning to get grounded and show up as your best version Establishing what your revenue floor is and cutting out any activities that don't align with that How Lori and I manage to take most weekends off and have a summer slowdown My top tips for building an efficient team that you trust RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

Have you ever found yourself with a great business idea, but you get stuck thinking about how you're going to get it off the ground, or build the prototype, or hire a team? Well, I have great news for you. There are so many people lined up looking for good businesses to invest in, and you just have to get in front of them. I break down what Lori and I look for when we're investing in a new business, and why we like to take on strategic investors when we're launching something new. I share the two key questions to ask investors if you want to bring your dream to the market, and address three of the most frequently asked questions that I get around this topic. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Creating a win-win financial exchange with your investors Why it's so important to pay yourself a salary, even during the beginning startup stages My advice about how much money to raise Realizing that taking on investors doesn't mean you're hiring a bunch of bosses RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

Lori and I have been loving our summer here at our lake house in Wisconsin, but when we envisioned our time here, we didn't take into account some of the extra responsibilities that go into making this dream a reality. Things don't always go as planned, but learning to embrace the hard work that goes into seeing your vision through makes you stronger and more appreciative of the end result. We discuss what it feels like to have an 'expectation hangover' and tools we use to refocus our energy on bringing a vision together. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How we prepare ahead of time for a summer slowdown in our work The reality of what goes into making our lake house dreams come true Practicing gratitude for hard work Learning how to work through challenges instead of abandoning your vision when things get tough RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business Listen to Earn Your Happy CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

I'm joined by Bridgitte Carroll, founder and CEO of GutPersonal, a supplement company that empowers everyone to eliminate gut issues for good through a personalized approach. Bridgitte started off her career as an integrative and functional dietitian, transitioned into the coaching space, and is now the leader of one of the most innovative supplement brands on the market. We dive into her transition from a service-based to a product-based business, her experience working with strategic investors like Lori and I, and what sets GutPersonal apart from competitors. I feel lucky to have witnessed how Bridgitte has built GutPersonal from the ground up. She unpacks some of the biggest mindset blocks that she has had to overcome in order to set herself up for success, including confronting her fear of failure and lack of industry experience. We talk about getting really clear and unapologetic about what your long-term goals are and why short-term sacrifice is always worth it. Bridgette also gives us an inside look into how she's set up her amazing affiliate program and shares what's coming up next for the company. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: What an 'expander' is and why it's so important to have those kinds of people in your network How taking on investors and having that extra layer of accountability can be a superpower The four criteria that I use to determine if I'm going to invest in a company Why we should all be paying more attention to gut health, especially as entrepreneurs The power of affiliate programs and having real buy-in from your team RESOURCES Go to gutpersonal.com/chris or use the code "chris" at check out! When you get your personalized products, tag @wellbybridgitte and @chriswharder on Instagram. I'm going to choose three random people and I'm going to reimburse their whole order! Get your application in now for my 2023 Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind at chrisharder.me/mastermind! Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH BRIDGITTE Follow Bridgitte: @wellbybridgitte Follow GutPersonal: @gut.personal Shop GutPersonal: gutpersonal.com CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

The Law of Diminishing Expenses is pretty straightforward: the richer you become, the less expensive everyday things seem to you. All of the sudden, the daily requirements to live your life, like gas in your car and dinner on the table no longer become a prohibitive expense in your mission to become wealthy. In order to get there, you need to build a budget and have multiple streams of income so that if any one of them went away, you wouldn't have to change your lifestyle tomorrow. Tune in to hear more tips and real-life examples of how the Law of Diminishing Expenses works. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The moment that I understood what The Law of Diminishing Expenses meant The importance of having a reasonable budget that you can actually stick to What to do once you have that extra cushion from your side hustle or new business opportunity Free resources that I give out to help you get over the hump of living paycheck-to-paycheck RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

We all have fears, but how can you use them to propel you forward instead of hold you back? All you have to do is choose which fear you're going to feed and let that be the fuel that motivates you to achieve your big goals. Lori and I discuss what fears really drive us, and how we use that to stay focused without letting it overwhelm us. We feel so fortunate to live the life that we do now and show up for our friends and family in ways that we never could've dreamed of, and the thought of all that going away is enough to kick us into high gear. What's the thing that keeps you going when you feel like you can't anymore? Always remember that and use it to your advantage. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The power of visualizing the life that you want and being unapologetic about it Recognizing if it's the excitement of having nice things or the fear of not having them that makes you take action Appreciating the freedom we have in our country to pursue our boldest dreams Tangible ways to reimagine your fears as motivation RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business Listen to Earn Your Happy CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

Lori and I are joined by Dean Graziosi, a multiple New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and investor. We explore the opportunities that exist within the booming self education industry and Dean shares his top tools for thriving in this upcoming economy. We're strong believers in educating and bulletproofing yourself for whatever might happen in the future. Dean, Lori, and I discuss how to find new opportunities that are opening up right now, ways to shift your current messaging, and the power of monetizing your life experience. We get into common mindset challenges that Dean sees his clients facing and how he helps them rethink selling as serving. Plus, he dives into what people can expect from his free Time to Thrive Challenge and his top tips for how to get the most out of the course. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Historical examples of wealth and businesses being created times of economic recession and depression Different strategies for pivoting within your current industry The earnings side of niching down Rethinking what it looks like to share knowledge and experience with the world Typical obstacles that Dean and Tony are addressing in their upcoming course RESOURCES Sign up for FREE 5-day Time to Thrive Challenge from August 2-6 at thrive600.com! Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. CONNECT WITH DEAN Follow Dean: @deangraziosi Visit Dean's Website: deangraziosi.com CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business Listen to Earn Your Happy CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me GUEST BIO Dean Graziosi is a multiple New York Times best selling author, entrepreneur, and investor. He has started or played a major role in over 14 successful companies that have changed lives all around the world – including the new Mastermind.com platform. His mission for over 20 years has been to deliver self-education to those seeking transformation, fulfillment, and success outside the traditional education path. His most impactful project to date included the largest online product launch in history, a program he co-created with Tony Robbins called Knowledge Broker Blueprint. This world-class course continues to impact over 38,000 people in 150+ countries and 4,100 niches to share what they know and help make self education the new norm. Dean is now planning to exponentially widen his impact by serving over 1 million new people and exposing them to the self-education industry through his Own Your Future Challenge with Tony Robbins in May 2021. Dean lives in Paradise Valley, AZ with his wife Lisa and his three children.

Peer pressure normally gets a bad rap, but it's actually a great tool to hold yourself accountable. One of the greatest financial hacks is to open yourself up to other people's skill sets, experience, and perspective. I recently learned about two ways that some friends of mine are using the power of peer pressure to maximize their earnings, take care of their money, invest intelligently, and hit their giving goals. I share what those strategies are and how you can apply them to your life today. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Rethinking peer pressure as a way to hold yourself to a higher standard Tools for becoming more transparent about your finances with trusted confidants Doing an unveiling of your financial picture annually or biannually with other like-minded people Why it's helpful to do a 'portfolio defense' of your investments to uncover any blindspots or weaknesses RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me HOST BIO Host of the top-rated podcast, The Chris Harder Show, Chris Harder uses his platform to empower entrepreneurs to become unapologetic in their pursuit of wealth and generous in their giving. The foundation of Chris' success as an entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist is built on his belief that "when good people make good money, they do great things". In addition to owning and investing in several multi-million dollar companies, Chris uses his online course, The Money Principles, his two mastermind groups and his exclusive 1:1 business coaching to help countless clients earn six and seven figure incomes.

During your downtime, do you catch yourself thinking about what you should be doing instead? Lori and I are working on shifting our language around those thoughts when they creep up and soaking up this time that we have in Wisconsin with our friends and family. It can be so easy to become the thief of your own peace by constantly focusing on what you should be doing to make more money and hit bigger goals. But, it's so important to give yourself a break and enjoy the fruits of your labor. If you don't, then why are you even hustling in the first place? IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Recognizing when you're sabotaging your own joy and peace Looking at enjoyment as a sign that you'll be able to collapse time when you tap back into work mode Why making a better life is usually taking away things, not adding more to your to-do list An eye-opening journaling exercise from Four Thousand Weeks that really helped us get clear on our priorities RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business Listen to Earn Your Happy CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

The number one thing that has helped me make strong decisions and tune out negativity is consuming at least two hours of positive propaganda daily. If you don't monitor the amount of positive propaganda that you are taking in to outweigh the amount of negative news, then you're going to struggle with your money mindset and operate from fear. I share really simple ways to listen and read things that reinforce the way you want to see the world. I'm challenging everyone else to do the same, so DM me @chriswharder and let me know how you're going to get in your two hours of positive propaganda. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The reason why I use the term 'positive propaganda' Examples of positive and negative propaganda, particularly through the lens of the economy How someone who's really busy can get in at least two hours of positive propaganda daily Why I started listening to energizing and inspiring podcasts when I work out RESOURCES Fill out your application for the 2023 Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind at chrisharder.me/mastermind. Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

In a down economy, ​​people are afraid that their means of making income is going to go away, but the truth is that opportunity never goes away一it just shifts. If you're afraid that your skill set won't be needed or that your industry is going to sink, I'm here to remind you that there are new opportunities for those who are willing to seek it. It might be in a new place, style, or approach, but I promise that it's out there. I share examples of the prosperity and greatness that can happen when you find creative ways to keep up with this ever-changing world. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Looking at how people in the mortgage, film, and home appraisal industry changed their money-making strategies during challenging times Figuring out how your background can unlock opportunities in different industries Why your chances at making money in a recession can actually be better than when the economy is status quo Finding new areas where you can get in on the ground floor RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

No matter what you're facing, what your uphill battle is, or what you're afraid of, we promise that there are always solutions out there一you just haven't found them yet. Lori and I have been reflecting on all the times that we thought we had hit a dead end, but came up with a bold alternative by changing up our mindset or environment. We can't guarantee that you'll like the solution or it'll be easy, but you'll unlock power and resilience that you didn't even know existed inside of you. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Choosing to believe that there's always a way through whatever challenge you're facing Accepting that you don't have to like the solution, you just have to like that it'll solve your problem Examples of how this is showing up in our lives and businesses right now The reality of what it means to pivot RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business Listen to Earn Your Happy CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

Eric Thomas is one of the most sought after motivational speakers out there––I mean, he is up there with Tony Robbins––so Lori and I are thrilled to speak with him today. Eric was homeless for two years of his life, during which time he realized he needed to stop putting what he wants in the hands of others, and take ownership to achieve his dreams. He shares about what he feels his mission is today and who he is here to serve, what he recommends you do when you're feeling stuck and the most stand-out lessons for readers to take away from his book, You Owe You: Ignite Your Power, Your Purpose, and Your Why. Our favorite thing Eric touches on, however, are his thoughts on combining average skills with phenomenal will. Lori and I are giving away a copy of Eric's book to the first 50 listeners who tag Eric (@etthehiphoppreacher), Lori (@loriharder) and myself (@chriswharder) on Instagram sharing their biggest breakthrough from the episode. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How to shift your belief system to see disadvantages as advantages Eric's tips for people who are feeling uneasy about the future of the economy How to own what you want in life Which audiences Eric feels are the most important to speak to right now Why it's important to lead your life as our authentic self How Eric uses faith when he feels at his lowest RESOURCES Get FREE access to "How to Win Clients on Upwork in 5 Simple Steps" ($47 value) at thegig.io/vip. If you're going to make more than $500,000 next year, apply for next year's Elite Mastermind at chrisharder.me/mastermind. Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me CONNECT WITH ERIC THOMAS Purchase his book, You Owe You Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/etthehiphoppreacher Watch on Youtube: youtube.com/c/etthehiphoppreacher Follow on Twitter: twitter.com/Ericthomasbtc Like on Facebook: facebook.com/etthehiphoppreacher

There are so many people that hold themselves back from their big business idea, side hustle, or career change because they feel like you don't have the necessary business skills. Lori and I are here as living proof that you don't need an MBA or tons of experience to live your dream. Honing in on your soft skills and emotional intelligence will get you to where you want to be, and we're pinpointing some of our top underrated skills that have helped us succeed in business. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How being a savvy consumer can be an advantage as an entrepreneur My even-keeled responses to the highs and lows of business Lori's process for reeling in her immediate reactions in stressful situations The most effective traits of successful founders and CEOs RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business Listen to Earn Your Happy CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

I'm joined by Dorothy Hollabaugh, the Co-Founder & CEO of The Gig, a digital media company that helps freelancers acquire and profit from high-income online skills. We discuss the number one thing that you can do to bridge a gap in your income, regardless of what's coming up in your industry. She details how to leverage your skills (or develop new ones) to get up and running as a freelancer. We dive into how to come up with your rate, where the biggest opportunities for online jobs are, and how exactly to land clients on sites like Upwork. There are so many ways to get scrappy and creative online, and I promise that the tools that Dorothy shares will give you the options and flexibility that you didn't have during the '08/'09 recession. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The most challenging time Dorothy's ever gone through as a business owner and how she moved through it Putting yourself in the position to gain experience working on real projects Simple things that you can do to immediately set yourself apart in the freelancer market Developing your network of freelancers with people who have similar and complementary skill sets Cultivating confidence and belief in yourself as a freelancer The power of spending an hour a day in deep study on your skill RESOURCES Get FREE access to "How to Win Clients on Upwork in 5 Simple Steps" ($47 value) at thegig.io/vip. If you're going to make more than $500,000 next year, apply for next year's Elite Mastermind at chrisharder.me/mastermind. Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me CONNECT WITH DOROTHY Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorothy-illson/ Subscribe to The Gig: thegig.io

I answer the three most common questions that listeners have been sending me about the economy, and share my top tips for how to avoid all the negative rhetoric and fear mongering about an impending crisis. I've been getting a lot of questions about the possibility of a recession, if we're going to have the same housing catastrophe as we did back in '08/'09, and the sectors that Lori and I have been focussed on investing in. As always, I promise to be a beacon of truth and possibility in these uncertain times, so tune in to learn more about what's really going on in the economy. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Why a downturn is actually a normal and necessary part of the economic cycle How the home loan situation has changed since the early 2000s to prevent another extreme housing crisis Why I've got my eye on the tech sector and crypto What dollar cost averaging is and how I use that technique to take advantage of the dip in the stock market right now RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me HOST BIO Host of the top-rated podcast, The Chris Harder Show, Chris Harder uses his platform to empower entrepreneurs to become unapologetic in their pursuit of wealth and generous in their giving. The foundation of Chris' success as an entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist is built on his belief that "when good people make good money, they do great things". In addition to owning and investing in several multi-million dollar companies, Chris uses his online course, The Money Principles, his two mastermind groups and his exclusive 1:1 business coaching to help countless clients earn six and seven figure incomes.

Lori and I were coaching separate groups recently, and when we came together to talk about how the sessions went, we realized a lot of entrepreneurs are facing four similar challenges. We've noticed that many business owners are up against an audience problem, they're not providing value to their audience, their content is stale, or they're comparing their chapter one effort to someone else's chapter nine results. It's so powerful to hear the truth and bring some self awareness around what's really holding you back, and we hope that this conversation can shine a light on how you can reach your true potential. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Growing your audience in accordance with the size of your goals Examples of how we add value to our audience before we ask them for anything in return What we notice about our social media numbers when we put out original, fun content Our perspective on healthy comparison The number one move that helps jumpstart your growth RESOURCES Want to learn the truth about how to get your online business off the ground? Check out our new course at joinbeonline.com! Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business Listen to Earn Your Happy CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

If you want to double your reach and earnings, you need to double your audience. I'm sharing how to do that fast and for free so that you don't fall into the trap of setting goals that are bigger than what your audience can provide you. I explain my approach to doing podcast tours and teaching in front of other people's groups. I also get into why it's so important to collaborate with your peers on text and email lists and how to make the most out of your podcast by trading bumpers or episodes with other like-minded hosts. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The audience growth problem that I see with so many entrepreneurs, regardless of what stage of business they're in How to get your message out to 20,000 people per week The trend that I see with my audience numbers after I speak at other people's events Examples of how to create a win-win situation by teaming up with other people who have text and email opt-ins What it looks like to trade podcast bumpers or episodes RESOURCES Check out joinbeonline.com to learn more about our new course! Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me HOST BIO Host of the top-rated podcast, The Chris Harder Show, Chris Harder uses his platform to empower entrepreneurs to become unapologetic in their pursuit of wealth and generous in their giving. The foundation of Chris' success as an entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist is built on his belief that "when good people make good money, they do great things". In addition to owning and investing in several multi-million dollar companies, Chris uses his online course, The Money Principles, his two mastermind groups and his exclusive 1:1 business coaching to help countless clients earn six and seven figure incomes.

The human experience, especially as an entrepreneur, can feel like a never-ending roller coaster. Lori recently had a day where she was feeling super low and in her head about the direction of her life, but she was able to snap out of it by talking to our new neighbors and sharing her business experience. We've realized that we're happiest when we're living our purpose, which for us means building something, working hard, and creating meaningful experiences with people that we love. By getting out of our own worlds and helping uplift someone else, we inevitably feel better and start climbing to the top again. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Learning how to integrate more enjoyment along with work What it feels like when we spiral and we're in this temporary false reality The immediate mood shift that happens when you're of service to someone else Details about the launch of our new course RESOURCES Text BULLETPROOF to 310-421-0416 to take advantage of Early Access VIP pricing of our new course! Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business Listen to Earn Your Happy CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

Whatever your greatest fear is, whether it's around your finances, your business, the economy, your health, your family, I want to assure you that whatever the worst-case scenario that you can dream up, it's probably not going to happen to you. But, if it did, I promise that it's not going to be nearly as bad as you think. Trust me, I've been there, done that twice. In today's episode, I talk about the two lowest times in my life when my biggest fears came true. Hitting rock bottom financially and losing my father, even though they were painful and challenging times to work through, have created so many amazing opportunities and transformed my perspective on life. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Turning your rock bottom into your greatest motivator Transforming your mindset around your fears The amazing abundance, careers, and financial security that came out of losing it all in '08/'09 Reflecting on what makes mine and Lori's daily walks so meaningful Getting closer with my mom and spending quality time with family as a result of my dad's sudden passing RESOURCES Go to joinbeonline.com! Enrollment will open SOON and at an INSANE EARLY VIP PRICE! Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

I sold $330,000 of Ethereum back in October 2020 to contribute to the downpayment of our house. Eleven months later, that $330,000 would've been $5,000,000. Ouch. But, that's what happens when I go against my motto of 'invent new income, and outearn it.' I'm sharing the hack that Lori and I use when we want to offset the cost of something. Please, learn from my mistake and don't take your investments out early. Instead, roll up your sleeves, dig into your side hustle, and make your purchases and investments feel free with that extra paycheck. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Why you don't want to pull your investments out early, no matter how tempting it is My #1 tip for retirement savings The rule of thumb for surviving a challenging economy How to get really clear on what your monthly bare necessities cost, and then outearn that RESOURCES Go to joinbeonline.com! Enrollment will open SOON and at an INSANE EARLY VIP PRICE! Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

We've finally had some time to really reflect about our vacation to the Amalfi Coast and want to share some of our biggest takeaways from the trip. Our friend Rob Murgatroyd curated so many beautiful experiences as part of his Work Hard Play Hard Mastermind and we were able to really soak up the Italian culture, art, food, and fashion. We talk about getting clarity on how we're going to balance the joy and production containers of our lives, and our commitment to making time for new, enriching experiences in our week. We learned about the Italian saying "Dolce Far Niente," which means the sweetness of doing nothing, observing beauty, and enjoying life in the moment. Lori and I want to take time to be more present in our everyday lives and worry less about things that we don't have control over. This trip proved to us that a vacation doesn't have to be just a moment in time一we can extend this sense of peace and wonder into our everyday lives. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Examples of how Italians value both form and function, and beauty for beauty's sake Why we're cutting off work at 1PM on Fridays for the next few months Applying deeper meaning to our beautiful life together and taking away the power that stress has Finding magic in connection and conversation when business isn't the main topic The benefits of getting out of your environment and day-to-day comfort zone RESOURCES Blue Mind by Wallace J. Nichols Text BULLETPROOF to 310-421-0416 to get VIP Early Access to our upcoming course! Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business Listen to Earn Your Happy CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

I read a headline the other day about Elon Musk laying off 10% of the Tesla staff because of predictions about an upcoming recession. I can usually see through the BS clickbait headlines, but this one really got me down. Instead of staying in that funk, I decided to dig a little deeper and realized that the dramatic headline was way off from the truth about what's going on at Tesla. This was a great reminder for me that skewed data and scandalous headlines can make us feel positive and take action, or feel negative and freeze. I'm sharing how to spot when data is taken out of context and why it's so important to surround yourself with positive propaganda. I promise that what I'm putting out there will always be based on facts and I'll continue to offer solutions, including mine and Lori's course that will bulletproof you for whatever happens with the economy. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Recognizing your reactions to misleading, provocative headlines Doing your due diligence and getting facts about what's going on in your arena Recapping what a recession actually is and why it doesn't have to slow you down Why I've committed to making more money this year than I did last year My promise to be the voice of reason and possibility RESOURCES Text BULLETPROOF to 310-421-0416 to get VIP Early Access to mine and Lori's new course! Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

In a challenging economy, you don't have to slow down. As a matter of fact, you can thrive, make more money, and get more bang for your buck. By just adding 10% for every 1% that the GDP is down in four areas, you can make more sales and come out on top. I share ways that you can add 10% more time, effort and added value to your customers, plus why it's a good idea to add more to your marketing and advertising budget. Now is the time to invest more in your team, whether that's mentors and coaches, or employees and contractors. Lastly, securing 10% more credit can help make up for any cash flow interruptions that you might experience. Listen in to learn more about my mathematical formula for business owners to prosper in a difficult economy. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: A recap on what a recession actually means The four areas where you should be adding more time and money when you're in a down economy Simple ways to add value for your customers Proof that companies are investing in people that move the needle, regardless of what's going on in the economy Why you shouldn't be afraid of increasing your line of credit RESOURCES Text BULLETPROOF to 310-421-0416 to get on the VIP Early Access list for our upcoming course about how to make yourself bulletproof during a challenging economy! Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

Our recent trip to Italy is the perfect metaphor for wanting something versus deciding to do something. Lori and I break down the layers of decision that it took for us to actually follow through and take this vacation, plus something really valuable that we learned from our friends about deciding to have a good life. We think it's important to put markers in your year and create memorable experiences for yourself, even if it's something local. Listen in to hear our reflections about our time on the Amalfi Coast and how we're committing to getting outside of our element at least once a week from now on. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The difference between wanting a good life and deciding to have a good life Why things will never slow down unless you plan for them to slow down Surrounding yourself with positive reinforcements to solidify your decisions Practicing integrity and following through with your decisions Budget-friendly ideas for how to get outside of your normal life RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business Listen to Earn Your Happy CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

It's easy to look at influencers and think, man, that's the good life. They get free products, they live in nice houses, drive beautiful cars, and they don't have any financial stress. But, what people choose to show on social media is often the highlight reel and we're not seeing the tough decisions and the bold moves that it takes to get to those perks. I'm joined by Stevie and Sazan Hendrix, two internet moguls who know all about that. Stevie and Sazan are redefining what it means to live the good life, embracing simplicity, and pulling back the curtain on what it's really like to be a social media influencer. We talk about how they balance being both grateful for what they have and also hungry for more, and the three things they do to stay grounded in their chaotic world. They break down how they deal with harsh comments and emphasize the crucial role that their strong faith plays in their success. Stevie and Sazan also share inspiring stories about their family heritage and talk about the foundation of their cross-cultural relationship. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Finding ways to protect your peace when you're an online figure Recognizing the beauty in the ordinary and living an intentional life Understanding that challenge and good can coexist at the same time Expressing compassion for people who spread hate The sweet spot where you're you're not pursuing so much that you've lost your way, but you also have enough where you don't want for anything Stevie's number one piece of advice for financial freedom How Stevie and Sazan stay rooted in their relationship to God RESOURCES Text BULLETPROOF to 310-421-0416 get on the VIP Early Access list for my upcoming course! Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH STEVIE & SAZAN Follow Sazan: @sazan Follow Stevie: @stevie_hendrix Listen to The Good Life with Stevie and Sazan CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

I'm sharing a quick financial rule called The Rule of 72 that I wish somebody would have not only taught me when I was younger, but shaken me by the shoulders and made me fully understand the value of this calculation. You can use The Rule of 72 to determine how quickly your money can double. It's simple: take the number 72 and divide it by the rate of return you're getting on your investment, and it tells you what year it will double. Some of the greatest investment minds suggest buying mutual funds that invest in index funds. When you average out all the ups and downs, the S&P has averaged 10.7%. So whether you're in your early 20s and just starting out, or you're like me in your 40s (or beyond) and thinking about retirement, it's never too late to plant it, set it, and forget it. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How the Rule of 72 works Warren Buffet's investing advice that has always stuck with me Examples of what it looks like to invest conservatively vs. aggressively How inflation comes into play with The Rule of 72 Details about how my new course can help you take advantage of compounding interest RESOURCES Text BULLETPROOF to 310-421-0416 to get on the Early Access VIP List for the Be Online personal branding course Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

Lori came to me the other day and wanted to have a conversation about what's really going on in this uncertain economy, what I think is coming in the future, and how we can prepare ourselves so that we don't experience a repeat of 2008/2009 when we had to start over from scratch. So many of us are scarred from The Great Recession, but the reality is that there are so many news outlets that rely on fear mongering techniques that make people freeze in fear. In today's episode, I explain how we've ended up in this rapid inflation situation, why a recession is usually a self-fulfilling prophecy, and three ways that you can bulletproof yourself for whatever's coming down the pipeline. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Navigating negative propaganda about the economy Debunking myths about economic recessions Taking a critical look at your monthly spending habits Ideas for how to create a new income stream Why I always suggest having a 12 month reserve in your savings account The single thing that will set us apart from having another '08/'09 situation RESOURCES Text BULLETPROOF to 310-421-0416 to get VIP early access to my new course. Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business Listen to Earn Your Happy CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

Lori and I are joined by the legendary entrepreneur, speaker, and performance coach Ed Mylett to talk about his latest book, The Power of One More, and so much more. We discuss overcoming limiting beliefs from his unstable childhood, rethinking the 24-hour day, and his top tips for staying present and enjoying the downtime when you're addicted to achieving like we are. He breaks down his strategy of 'one more' that's helped transform his relationship with pain and achieve so much success. We also get into the impact that intention and faith have on his life, plus what readers can expect to learn from his new book. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The surprising role that money plays in your happiness A simple but effective way that Ed has transformed the standards that he holds himself to The genius time management strategy that Ed teaches to the elite performers that he works with The unexpected difference between successful and unsuccessful people How Ed is finding more equanimity and peace in his life What the Reticular Activating System is and how you can change your reality by harnessing it Why it's important for people to show up for their purpose and chase the next evolution of themselves The power of taking a step based on intention RESOURCES I'm giving away a free copy of Ed's book to the first 50 people who tag @edmylett, @loriharder, and @chriswharder on Instagram and share one of their takeaways or one of their breakthroughs from this episode! Text BULLETPROOF to 310-421-0416 to get early VIP access to my new course. Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. CONNECT WITH ED Follow Ed: @edmylett Buy Ed's new book: The Power of One More: The Ultimate Guide to Happiness and Success Visit Ed's website: edmylett.com Listen to The Ed Mylett Show CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business Listen to Earn Your Happy CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me ABOUT ED Ed Mylett is a globally recognized entrepreneur, performance coach, and speaker. He got his start in the financial services industry, achieving incredible success that eventually earned him a spot on the Forbes 50 Wealthiest Under 50 List. Since then, he has spearheaded a range of ventures, spanning technology, real estate, health, food/nutrition and more . Ed is the best-selling author of #MaxOut Your Life, and new book The Power of One More (Wiley, 6/1/2022). He has grown his online audience to more than 3 million followers in just four years. His weekly podcast, The Ed Mylett Show, features such diverse thought leaders and peak performers as: Megyn Kelly, Barbara Corcoran, Martin Luther King III, David Goggins, Vivica A. Fox, Tony Robbins, James Clear, Kurt Warner, and Jaime Kern Lima. Ed also regularly inspires audiences ranging from small gatherings to mega-venues of 50,000+ attendees, and online audiences in the hundreds of thousands.

Lori joins me today on the show, along with Mark Sullivan and Josh Zieglowsky of ERC Specialists, a specialty payroll company exclusively dedicated to understanding and maximizing the CARES Act Employee Retention Credit (ERC) for U.S. businesses affected negatively by COVID-19. You've heard about PPP and EIDL, but this is actually a refund for the W2 wages that you paid as an employer. Mark and Josh explain what this tax credit is all about, who qualifies for it, and why your CPA hasn't told you about this yet. They also break down what you can expect from their services and highlight why this program is one of the few win-win-win situations out there. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The types of businesses that qualify for ERC What this refund can do for your company What inspired Mark and Josh to start ERC Specialists Addressing fear points and frequently asked questions RESOURCES Take the ERC Specialists 5-minute questionnaire at fastercexperts.com. Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business Listen to Earn Your Happy CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me ABOUT JOSH Josh has been an entrepreneur for almost 20 years. His primary focus is investing in residential and commercial real estate. Josh's key expertise includes asset and portfolio management, broker relations, investor and client relations, banking relations, economic and demographic trends, market analysis, due diligence oversight, financing oversight, acquisition and disposition strategies, transaction oversight and business development. When Josh first learned about the ERC, he spoke to some CPAs and payroll firms but was unsuccessful in finding a solution for his company's filings, so he took it upon himself to help other businesses receive this credit from the government. He took the approach of the book "Who not How" to hire top experts who specialize in this niche program. With his dream team in place, Josh now leads business development and marketing at ERC Specialists. ABOUT MARK Mark Sullivan has more than 20 years of experience building and scaling profitable companies. When Mark heard about ERC Specialists, he immediately saw the opportunity to help thousands of business owners recover from the pandemic, and he answered the call to lead our company as CEO. Over the last 10 years, Mark has founded and launched 5 different companies that each hit $1m in sales in their first 12 months in business. During that time as a co-owner and acting CEO, he generated over $30m+ in revenue. As acting CEO for ERC Specialists, he's had the opportunity to oversee over half a billion dollars of filed credits helping thousands of businesses access COVID-19 relief funds. As the leader of ERC Specialists, Mark drives the company's strong commitment to its mission of empowering growth, which includes the growth of our employees, customers, community relationships, and affiliates. He's relentlessly committed to the cause of helping business owners and is working hard each day to make it a reality.

There's a balance between coasting and enjoying life, but also doing things that stretch you and get you out of your comfort zone. Lori and I talk about some ways that we've been switching up our energy, doing things that make us grow, and setting us up for success when it comes to reaching our goals. We discuss the difference between intentional and unintentional discomforts, and what we do to stay proactive about unintentional discomforts like burnout and weight gain. Plus, I share details about my newest course that's going to help support you in this transitional economy that we're in right now. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Why intentional discomfort is actually a great thing How our podcasts keep us uncomfortable and push us to have conversations that expand us Starting with small changes and goals Confronting where you're choosing short term pleasure over long term happiness The importance of committing to your goals before your environment tests you RESOURCES Text BULLETPROOF TO 310-421-0416 to get on the VIP early access list to Chris' new course! Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business Listen to Earn Your Happy CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

I normally wake up feeling ready to take on the day and strong in my positive mindset, but I'll be honest with you, not everyday looks like that. But instead of accepting that it's going to be a bad day, I want to share with you my go-to plan for when I feel myself slipping into a funk. I've shared my morning routine on the show before, but I want to highlight the power of redundancy and constantly reciting what I'm grateful for and what I want to manifest for the day. I make a conscious effort to put on motivating podcasts, eat nourishing food that makes me feel good, and get some movement in. All of the sudden, it's like the clouds clear and my day has totally turned around. I want you to use this episode as a reminder that you might not be able to control your circumstances, but you're always in control of the outcome. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Realizing that I was burning the candle at both ends with so much work and travel My number one tip for getting out of a negative mindset Consistently practicing gratitude in a variety of ways Taking time to appreciate the the little things, like my favorite post-work out shake and drive home from the gym How controlling your activities, outlook, and habits will ultimately change your outcome RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me HOST BIO Host of the top-rated podcast, The Chris Harder Show, Chris Harder uses his platform to empower entrepreneurs to become unapologetic in their pursuit of wealth and generous in their giving. The foundation of Chris' success as an entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist is built on his belief that "when good people make good money, they do great things". In addition to owning and investing in several multi-million dollar companies, Chris uses his online course, The Money Principles, his two mastermind groups and his exclusive 1:1 business coaching to help countless clients earn six and seven figure incomes.

When you turn on the news these days, there are constant stories about the stock market plummeting, housing reaching an all time high, and inflation getting out of control. These are scary headlines, but I have three steps (plus a bonus one) to put yourself in a position to use this economic downturn as a springboard to further secure your family's wealth and future prosperity. Remember, this is a slow down, not a shut down, and it doesn't have to be a slow down for you. You're going to have to put in a little more leg work to tighten your budget, invent a new income, and build your 12-month emergency fund, but it's not impossible. If you follow those three steps or are already set up with those buffers, liquidate as much as you can and invest in assets that are at majorly discounted prices right now. If you follow my lead, you'll be untouchable in this recession. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How to be in control of your own personal economy Assessing where you can temporarily eliminate any monthly expenses Creative ways to create a new stream of income How to build up that 12-month runway in your savings account Why this is the perfect time to invest any extra cash into bargain blue chip tech stocks, crypto, and NFTs RESOURCES Text BULLETPROOF to 310-421-0416 to get on the VIP early access list for my new course on how to effectively invent new income. Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

Does your current routine match the standards that it takes to hit your life goals? What about your environment and the people that you surround yourself with? Lori and I have been noticing that there are gaps between where we want to be and where we currently are, and we're discussing the tangible ways that we're closing those gaps. Lori realized that she was giving herself a lot of space for excuses by working from home, so she switched up her workflow and has already noticed a major difference in her productivity. I'm celebrating a weight loss milestone and share how I got there by committing to my health goals. Send us a DM and let us know what you're going to do 10% better for 10 days to get closer to your dream! IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Why improvement isn't about working harder; it's about working smarter and strategically Confronting where you're self-sabotaging Evaluating what you can change in your surroundings and work routine to hit your target Making incremental improvements instead of doing the all-or-nothing approach RESOURCES Check out the Transformation Church episode that Lori mentioned in today's episode! Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business Listen to Earn Your Happy CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

Kelsey Eyers and Lori Lefcourt are the powerhouse duo behind Rexxy, a brilliant and innovative affiliate marketing agency. Kelsey and Lori are both entrepreneurs who saw a major gap in the marketing industry. The old way of paying thousands, sometimes multimillion dollar deals for influencer marketing, isn't producing the ROI that was once promised. The average social media follower has grown more and more skeptical of influencers who sell any kind of product if the price is right. Kelsey and Lori figured out how to scale authentic, word-of-mouth marketing through affiliate programs. The best and most organic way that you can get out there in front of people is to build a salesforce of your customers who know your brand, love it, and trust you as an owner. We discuss how their approach works, the philosophy behind their Frameworxx Playbook™, and how business owners can customize and launch their own affiliate program right now. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The most important lessons that Kelsey and Lori learned from launching their first businesses What to look for in a business partner The story behind how they started Rexxy The shift of the buying power from celebrities and mega influencers to everyday people How to build creative, effective affiliate partnerships Two major Frameworxx Playbook™ success stories RESOURCES To get access to the Frameworxx Playbook™, community, and small group coaching calls for $497 (down from $2,500!), use code CHRIS at checkout: rexxy.co/frameworxx-affiliate-program Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH KELSEY & LORI Follow Kelsey: @kelsey.eyers Follow Lori: @lori_lefcourt Follow Rexxy: @rexxyco CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me ABOUT KELSEY EYERS & LORI LEFCOURT Kelsey started her first brand, Sweat CBD in 2018 which she grew using affiliate marketing. She then went on to freelance her affiliate marketing services and eventually built a full service agency called BossBoxx. Lori started her career on Wall Street and then went on to launch a brand called Unicreamer and also take her experience to the agency world. Lori and Kelsey were introduced by Chris Harder after both joining his mastermind. Shortly after they started working together they realized that they had very similar goals and interests and both had a passion for helping brands. They decided to join forces and work together to help product based businesses start, launch & scale. After about a year of working together, they started to realize that affiliate marketing was bringing their clients the best results. They had a dream to help brands large and small build organic affiliate marketing programs that could help them scale the way affiliates helped both of their brands in the past, and Rexxy was born. Rexxy is an affiliate marketing hub where companies of all sizes can find tools and resources to design, launch, and scale a high-converting affiliate marketing program. While they continue to grow their agency, the Rexxy team is also gearing up to design and launch an affiliate tracking software in 2023.

I talk about my legacy-building dreams on here all the time, but I want to make it clear that no matter what your financial goals are, the most important thing is that you're maximizing your time here on earth and setting numbers for yourself一not someone else's ego. Small businesses aren't talked about enough in terms of business goals, and that needs to change. There's a sweet spot where you can earn what you consider a comfortable living, and then use compound interest in your favor to have a good life and create a great future for yourself. But, if you're not feeling like you're there yet, listen in to hear more about my new course that's going to help you monetize your own skill sets and bulletproof your future. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Why it's important to frame your personal financial goals with the size of your business Valuing your free time and creating memories with your loved ones How to build your net worth and live your dream lifestyle with your small business What to expect from my upcoming course RESOURCES Text BULLETPROOF to 310-421-0416 to get on the early access VIP list to my new course. Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

We're joined by our good friend Lindsey Schwartz of Powerhouse Women for today's He Said, She Said! We each share one moment or event of expansiveness when we did something that felt either scary or irresponsible or unreasonable, but it became this moment that radically upleveled us. Lori talks about how back in 2009 when we were starting over again from scratch, we rented an apartment in a ritzy building in Minneapolis, even though it was tiny and out of our comfortable budget range. We wanted to be around people who were at the level we wanted to be at, and over our 18 months of living there, we made it happen. Lindsey talks about her decision to attend her first mastermind event and how she learned to make decisions based on what her future self would do. Plus, I touch on my decision to go all-in on my FinTech company and partner with someone who can help me reach my $100 million goal. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Getting yourself into the environments where people are at the level you want to be at Evaluating who you're sharing your ideas with How to make the most out of networking events Asking bold questions and being transparent about numbers How to know when you're dreaming big enough Why it's good to sometimes feel like the least experienced person in the room RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. CONNECT WITH LINDSEY Follow Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Follow Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz Visit the Powerhouse Women website: www.powerhousewomen.co CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business Listen to Earn Your Happy CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me ABOUT LINDSEY Lindsey Schwartz is a best-selling author and the founder of Powerhouse Women. Fiercely committed to supporting other women, Lindsey invests her time in mentoring women and girls of all ages—from high achieving entrepreneurs to high school students. She's also an investor in female-founded companies including beverage brand Lite Pink. After seeing numerous women in her life stop short of pursuing their own entrepreneurial dreams because of fear and self-doubt, she saw the need for more honest conversations about the ups & downs of entrepreneurship in order to show women that they don't have to have it all together to get started. From there, the Powerhouse Women community, annual event, and podcast were born, with the motto that we're not meant to do business (or life) alone!

I'm working on some of the biggest legacy-building projects of my life right now, and I'm finally at this sweet spot in creating abundance that matters, but also having the time and energy to make choices that align with my goals and values. I've been in situations where I didn't have the money to make the choices I wanted to make, and I've also been at the other end of the spectrum where I had the money, but didn't have the time to enjoy the fruits of my labor. I'm now in this middle ground, and I want to share my four tips for how to make that happen. Let this be a reminder that, yes, abundance matters, but what's equally as important are the micro choices and paths that we take to get there. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How to build wealth and keep your choice at the same time Focusing your strategy around your priorities Learning how to share the challenge and lean on your network Defining and upholding your boundaries Celebrating the results of your hard work RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

When I was in school, my teachers always said that if you wanted to investigate something, you have to ask the five 'W Questions': who, what, where, when, and why. Today, I want you to apply that thinking to figure out what's holding you back from the financial level that you want to be at. I get into how to evaluate who you're hanging out with, what's going to get you to your goals, when you work best, where you're living, and why you've set that certain number in your head. I share what my answers are to those questions and more about my quest for $100 million. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How the people you surround yourself with impacts your ability to dream big Figuring out what streams of income you can add to reach your financial goals Honoring the time of day when you're most creative and motivated Getting into the cities and rooms where major collaboration is happening Having a larger purpose for making a financial legacy RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

I just got done with some one-on-one coaching calls that I do with everybody in my Elite Mastermind, and I noticed a theme in those conversations. People are planting seeds for bigger dreams and gaining so much clarity in their businesses by going to in-person events. We made it work for two years by doing things via Zoom and online groups, but this is your wakeup call to get back into those physical rooms. I share three examples of the power of in-person networking, whether it's something that's already organized, or you take the initiative to launch your own event. There are plenty of opportunities to go and collaborate, find your next business partner, discover your big idea, or seek guidance from your peers and industry leaders. So, what's stopping you? IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Why you don't know what you're missing until somebody can hold up a mirror for you and share other experiences One of the biggest clues that you don't have a good team How in-person events can help boost your business What you can gain from in-person networking events that you can't get online RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

It's been 10 weeks since I invested in my first NFT, and in that time, my collection has grown to almost $400,000. Let that sink in. This is your nudge to get included in this game, start paying attention, and diversifying your portfolio into NFTs and blockchain technology. This is the seed planting stage, and your opportunity to experience explosive growth. I fully expect my cryptocurrency and NFT portfolio to be valued at well over $20 million in a few years with the rate that I'm going at now. Tune in to hear more updates about my NFT collection and tips for how to get on board today. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How my NFT collection has grown since I last shared about it My recommendations for how to get started with cryptocurrency A major win with my recent investment into Moonbirds Why it takes delayed gratification to really make a profit RESOURCES Text NFT to 310-421-0416 to get updates about my crypto and NFT learnings and investments. Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

Lori and I had this moment on our walk through our new neighborhood in Newport where we realized that we're building the life that we always dreamed of. We want to share the formula that we've used to get here, and even though it'll look different for everyone, these tips can help you get to where you want to be no matter where that is. Not only do you have to have outlandish and legacy-building dreams, but you have to surround yourself with people who have the same mindset. You're going to bump up against family and friends who think that you're going against their lifestyle, but it's important to remind yourself that you're becoming the best version of yourself. You also have to be willing to make investments that stretch you, whether it's in yourself through programs and mentors, or your finances through stocks and assets. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: What we do to keep our dreams alive everyday The struggles of going against family patterns Addressing people who told us we were getting caught up in the 'California lifestyle' Choosing to hold yourself to higher standards and bigger dreams Why you can't reach your goals by playing it safe RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Earn Your Happy Listen to Girlfriends & Business CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

Lisa Bilyeu is one of the co-founders of billion-dollar Quest Nutrition company, as well as the co-founder and president of Impact Theory Studios. She has been on the cutting edge of basically everything: first with nutrition, then the podcast and information space, and now she's going all-in on web3. She and her husband Tom are a powerhouse couple that Lori and I are really inspired by, and Lisa shares her top must-do and must-don't tips for couples who are in business together. She's about to drop her new book, Radical Confidence, which is all about how to identify your fears, overcome them, and thrive. We get into how she and Tom balance business and marriage, what's got her attention in the NFT space, and how she's transformed the negative voice inside her head to work to her advantage. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The importance of defining roles as business and romantic partners Learning how to move forward on business decisions, even when you disagree How Lisa plans intentional date days and 'me time' in her and Tom's busy schedules Creative ways to build and uphold boundaries Her approach to getting women on-board for investing in NFTs Confronting the limiting beliefs that came up when Lisa got a book deal Getting to the bottom of where your fears come from How Lisa prepares for speaking engagements RESOURCES I'm sending a copy of Radical Confidence to the first 50 people that tag @lisabilyeu and @chriswharder in their Instagram Stories with either their favorite takeaway from the episode or what their item is going to be that transforms them into the confident superhero! Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH LISA Follow Lisa: @lisabilyeu Preorder Radical Confidence: radicalconfidence.com Listen to Women of Impact CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me ABOUT LISA Lisa Bilyeu co-founded Quest Nutrition, which grew 57,000 percent in its first three years. She is also the co-founder and president of Impact Theory Studios, a revolutionary digital-first studio that produces wildly entertaining original content focusing on themes of empowerment. Over the course of her career, Lisa has created a slate of content that has been viewed more than half a billion times, and she and her husband have built Impact Theory's global audience to more than 7.5 million. As host of the digital series Women of Impact, Lisa conducts real, uncensored conversations with the most inspiring women. Her book, Radical Confidence, will hit shelves May 10th, 2022. Lisa lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Tom, and their two furbabies. She frikin' loves her life.

The people with the net worths and bank account balances that you want to have are playing a different game than you right now. This is your wake up call to get yourself in that game. There's more wealth in circulation now than there's ever been before. Whatever amount of money you desire, that amount, and infinitely more, is there for you to create一that's why it's called making money. I'm sharing what the smartest and most financially successful individuals are doing to create wealth these days and how you can get involved too. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Empowering yourself to make more money Examples of how you can create money out of thin air right now Realizing that we're all trading fictional wealth Why you should be investing in blockchain, crypto, and collectible assets RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

Lori and I were reflecting on how we keep investing in these amazing opportunities, and we realized that there are three key things that are helping us make that happen. We're at a place now where we can recognize a money-making opportunity when we see it, we both have something strategic to offer, and we're planting seeds to get connected with businesses that are within our zone of genius. We choose to look at everything as an opportunity to increase our wealth and capitalize on our skills. Listen in to learn more about how you can do the same. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Tapping into what you have to offer to other people The win-win of using affiliate links Examples of how we've cut ourselves into really cool investment opportunities Building your skillset and network so that you can play a role in every opportunity that comes your way RESOURCES Text DINNER to 310-421-0416 if you want to be considered for an incredible charity dinner with our close network. Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Earn Your Happy Listen to Girlfriends & Business CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Chris: @chriswharder Visit Chris' Website: https://chrisharder.me Listen to The Chris Harder Show

By definition, a recession is just two quarters in a row of negative growth for the GDP, or gross domestic product. In a healthy economy when the GDP is growing three to five percent, a recession simply means negative growth for six months. There's so much misinformation and fear mongering around recessions, but the reality is that they're a self-fulfilling prophecy most of the time. I break down why you don't need to freeze your spending and stress out about the possibility of an upcoming recession. I explain my approach to recessions, my policy when it comes to building my own micro-economy, and why you should always have 12 months of runway to help you stay afloat in the event of an economic downturn in your industry. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Why I don't buy into the panic about economic recessions The cyclical nature of the economy The reason why '08/'09 kicked my butt, and what I've done to ensure that won't happen again How I've made myself recession-proof RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

You know that I'll do pretty much anything to attract more abundance in my life, so today I'm sharing seven powerful thoughts that I like to say in my head or out loud every single time that I spend or receive money. By keeping these thoughts at the forefront, I get this certain pep in my step that helps me bring in more business, clients, and money-making ideas. Money isn't meant to be stashed away一it's there for you to enjoy the fruits of your labor and participate in the economy. I challenge you to find more gratitude and practice positivity when it comes to making and spending money. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Why this exercise works, regardless if you're team woo-woo or team logical How your mindset about spending money can hold you back or propel you forward How the law of attraction works with money Recognizing the feelings that come up when you spend and make money The power of a simple thank you RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me