The Chris Harder Show

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Why we are passionate about the Own Your Future Challenge A K-shaped recession Entering the knowledge industry Sharing what you know Resources: ownit64.com Show Notes: Lori and I have been asked to partner with Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi on the biggest act of generosity they have ever done! It's an incredible opportunity, but we didn't just fall into it. There's an entire story behind how we were asked to be a part of this, and why we decided to say yes. Many of you have heard our story before: In the Great Recession of 2008, Lori and I lost everything. Our jobs, our homes, and our possessions. But at the same time, we gained so much — we just didn't realize it. Millions of people are going through something similar right now. It's our duty to do what we can to make sure people are taking up all of the opportunities that are abundant during this time. One of the biggest opportunities right now is in the knowledge industry. People are getting fed up with the traditional education complex and are looking to take a more direct path through self-education. All you have to do to take part in this is share your story, your experience, and your knowledge, as well as everything you've had to learn along the way. If you want to learn for free how to take the knowledge you already have and package it in a way that you can sell in the form of a course or a product, you need to join ownit64.com right now. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Becoming a money magnet Earned income vs. investment income Blaming, complaining, and justifying Writing new truths in your life Improving your environment Reinforcing your dreams Resources: ownit64.com Show Notes: We were not always money magnets. In fact, both of us repelled money in different ways for much of our lives. It takes financial motivation AND education in order to both make money and hold onto it. We're going to go over four things you can do to become a money magnet. Everybody can do these. There are no barriers to entry other than doing the work. So follow these things and become a money magnet. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The importance of building a passive side hustle The best passive side hustle choice Getting over imposter syndrome Finding free resources Resources: ownit64.com Show Notes: Every person needs a passive side hustle. This is not negotiable. It's important to build something that pays you when you're not working, instead of your income requiring a large investment of your time on an ongoing basis. Your financial goal should always be to get to the point where, if one of your income sources disappeared tomorrow, you would not have to change your lifestyle. Most people aren't there yet, but a passive side hustle — not a busy, time-consuming, expensive side hustle — is the way to get there. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: What happens when the world shifts Why "learn it yourself" is the biggest lie told Joining the education revolution Finding your person Switching your mindset from selling to service How to own your future Resources: ownit64.com deangraziosi.com Read: "Millionaire Success Habits" Show Notes: Dean Graziosi is one of the most famous success trainers, authors, and financial educators of our time. He recently launched the book "Millionaire Success Habits," which shares what makes the most successful people in the world different — and how you can become one of them! He's devoted his life to educating people on how to live a better life, and that's what he's going to do for us right now. He shares how you can monetize your message to take control of your future. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The 50/50 generosity rule Fun, easy ways to be generous The importance of reminding people to do great things Resources: Join the Own Your Future Challenge Show Notes: Generosity has always been at the center of my ethos. My goal is to help people make more money so that they can be more generous with it. Because when good people make good money, they do great things. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Giving what you want first Setting the environment for fun Change your environment Building in mini-breaks Living in the moment Resources: 2021blueprint.com Show Notes: How can you make life more fun? Even when you feel like you're living good, there are often too many days that end with you feeling exhausted and like you didn't get to have enough fun. We often say, to change your life, you have to change the questions you ask yourself. So ask yourself this: What would life look like if it were more fun? Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: What the Miracle Mentality is The three ways that we learn The different levels people live in Partnering with the right people Taking inventory of the miracles around us Resources: timstorey.com Read: "The Miracle Mentality" Instagram: @timstoreyofficial Show Notes: Tim Storey is known as the life coach to the stars. He's worked with many A-listers to help them make comebacks or get to the next level in their career. In his new book, "The Miracle Mentality," he offers a guide to overcoming self-limiting beliefs and transforming your world into one of deeper meaning. A big part of it is learning to recognize the little miracles that show up every day, instead of waiting for one big break to change everything. This conversation is full of inspiration, motivation, and positivity. Every time Tim speaks, it is miraculous. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Why you need a budget Six categories of budgeting Example budgets for different situations Resources: chrisharder.me/programs Show Notes: Are you a consumer or a producer? Everyone's a little bit of both, of course, but you have to find the right balance between them. Striking that balance between consuming and producing income is what budgeting is all about at its core. If you struggle to budget your money — especially as an entrepreneur — this episode will help you manage your money the right way. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Pushing your boundaries Growing your audience Competing on more than price Resources: fastfoundations.com Show Notes: Your business might not be growing right now. That's alright — we've all been there before. That's why we are especially qualified to help you get unstuck and bring back the growth. If you can avoid these three things, you will be able to keep your business growing. If any of these sound familiar to you, it might be your key to getting unstuck. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Creating a rising tide Being in massive action Ways I've helped my friends get more business The secret to getting into abundant circles Resources: 2021blueprint.com Show Notes: One of my favorite quotes is, "A rising tide lifts all ships." It typically means that when an industry is doing well, all of the businesses in that industry will do well. I choose to take it to mean that when your circle of friends is doing well, you will all do even better. The great thing is that you can play a huge role in raising that tide. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Earning passive income Building a marketing machine Delegating the art of marketing Serving without expectation Resources: fourwestdigital.com/textme Text FAST to 310-421-0416 or visit fastfoundations.com to learn more about my elite mastermind Show Notes: I'm going to share a true story about how I managed to make $30k on my morning walk. This is not meant to be a brag, but to inspire you to build a machine that can get you the same results. I'm going to tell you how to do it, too. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: What saying no to things does to your brain How consistency can make or break you Taking small steps consistently Resources: Text FAST to 310-421-0416 or visit fastfoundations.com to see if there's room in our elite mastermind Show Notes: We're all searching for the one thing that's going to make us successful, but real success comes from doing the small things consistently. This works both ways: Consistently doing small, positive things can build up to huge wins. Just the same, consistently making poor choices, or not showing up for yourself, can compound to hold you back. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The four things you need to self-audit Managing your time with the people closest to you Being conscious about the locations you visit How to control the propaganda you take in Being grateful for what you have Resources: chrisharder.me/programs Show Notes: Your opportunity to make more money is dramatically affected by how you view the world. When you're surrounded by thriving people who operate as if the economy is working in their favor, the economy will work out in your favor. It reinforces the lifestyle that you are trying to build. Your environment is always going to overwhelm your willpower when it comes to making your goals come true. You need to carefully craft your environment in a way that supports your big, audacious goals, and the lifestyle that you're entitled to. You can audit these four things to determine if your perspective reinforces the lifestyle you want to build or sabotages it. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: When to make a pivot Why you have permission to pivot The steps to making a transition seamlessly Making the leap to something new Resources: Text FAST to 310-421-0416 to join our Fast Foundations mastermind group fastfoundations.com fourwestdigital.com/textme Show Notes: Let's talk about pivots! Career pivots, expertise pivots, you name it. The world has changed so quickly over the last year: people are pivoting left and right, whether out of necessity, or inspiration. And you have full permission to pivot. The expectation of staying in the same career or business your entire life is long gone. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: What your brand means What having a killer brand can do for you What you need to know for a sales page The importance of copywriting Having an iterative mindset How to bootstrap your brand and business on a budget Resources: Visit brandup.ink and use code CHRIS for 10% off on any of their templates Instagram: @wearebrandup Instagram: @annadoingthings_ Show Notes: Anna Nassery is the founder of the incredible branding agency BrandUp. She handled my personal rebrand and it turned out amazing. We're going to do a deep dive into why my brand looked the way it did before, some of the benefits that I've experienced since rebranding, and what the process looked like. Most importantly, we talk about how to build a brand on a budget, because you don't need to put a lot of money into the brand in the beginning to make it epic! Question Highlights: Why don't people take branding seriously? What can you expect to happen when you take hold of your branding? What makes a good sales page? Where can people go wrong on their sales pages? What are some of the brands that you've worked with? What was it like going from a solopreneur to a massive agency? Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Realizing how much money you have coming your way Looking at your resources in a new light The four tiers that reveal how many resources you have How to operate with abundance Resources: Text FAST to 310-421-0416 to join my Fast Foundations mastermind group fastfoundations.com Show Notes: Everybody, no matter what financial level they are at, faces financial fears. Whether you're restarting from below zero or completely loaded, financial worry and uncertainty still creeps in. But let me assure you: you have more money coming your way than you think. When you make decisions from a place of abundance, you attract more abundance. Remind yourself of what assets you have available to you, the money that's within your grasp and that's coming your way in the future. And when you know you've got money coming your way, it becomes easier to make that number bigger. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How happiness makes you more productive The five things you can do to impact your happiness daily Resources: Text FAST to 310-421-0416 to get early bird access and a $2000 discount to our Fast Foundations Mastermind Watch: TEDxBloomington - Shawn Achor - "The Happiness Advantage: Linking Positive Brains to Performance" Show Notes: If you want to make big changes in your life, you have to approach it from a place of happiness and positivity. Feeling miserable and slogging through the change is only going to slow you down. We wrote down five things that will help make you a happier human being, thereby increasing your productivity. When you do these five things, you'll be able to increase your productivity by up to 31%, and give yourself the energy to move through business – and life – the way that you want. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Using the security of a job to help develop your business The best and worst parts of entrepreneurship Working through the fear Making your business unique Asking for help Resources: Text FAST to 310-421-0416 to get early access and $2000 off our Fast Foundations Mastermind. Show Notes: We're going to look at three people who are right in the middle of their small business journey: Jim Carter, who founded a tech agency, Jillian Murphy, who founded a sales coaching agency, and Kelly Kussman, the founder of Cayla Grey candles and scents. I ask them all of the questions that you want to know such as why they got started, why they decided to be an entrepreneur, what the best and toughest parts have been, and how they stand out when there are other people already doing what they do. Question Highlights: Why did you become an entrepreneur when you could easily be making multiple six figures with jobs? What's the best part and toughest part of being an entrepreneur? How do you manage through the fear of putting money upfront? How did you find your unique operating proposition? Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Why most people approach making money backward The many ways people can make money off their passion Matching your dedication to your goal Finding a way to monetize anything Resources: Text FAST to 310-421-0416 to join our Fast Foundations mastermind Show Notes: If you are making money in a way that does not make you happy, you don't have to suck it up and take it. There are a crazy number of ways to make money. As I've surrounded myself with great people, I am amazed by how each of them has found different ways to make money doing what they love. And you deserve to be able to work within your zone of genius to have the time freedom and the choice to do whatever it is you want to do. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

In This Episode, You Will Learn About: Showing enthusiasm and passion Taking messy action Getting comfortable with asking for help Collaborating for success Showing up consistently, even when things are hard Resources: Text FAST to 310-421-0416 to get early access to my mastermind and $500 off your enrollment Show Notes: We've worked with many successful people over our careers, and many of them go on to achieve even greater success. Meanwhile, some people continue to struggle in their businesses, never quite reaching their full potential. The thing is that what people struggle with seems to be universal: We hear it all again and again. We've identified the common traits that set apart those who succeed from those that struggle. If you can embrace these five traits of successful entrepreneurs, it can quickly shift your results for the better. Enthusiasm and passion Enthusiasm doesn't mean being loud and bubbly in public — though, honestly, that can help. It means that when you describe your product, when you do your marketing, or when you tell someone what you do, people can feel the passion in you. If it doesn't come naturally to you, don't worry: enthusiasm is a muscle you can build. So get pumping. Messy action Time is your most valuable asset. You don't need to know everything before you start. As long as you have some idea of what you are doing, you can figure out the rest as you go if you are just taking action. And chances are, you'll learn it even faster. Unapologetic asker Many people are so focused on providing value to others. That's great! But how would you provide value if you never knew what people needed? Let's flip it around. How great would it make other people feel to know that they are providing you with something you value? That's right: fantastic. Collaboration Collaboration is the shortcut to success. Collaboration in your business, your social media, and your marketing will fast-track you to success. Focus on networking and partnerships and help others grow while helping yourself. Instead of looking up to the titans in your industry, look to the people at your level and you can all level up together. Consistency Statistics show that people have to see your offer 7-8 times before deciding to buy from you. With how hard it is to reach people, you need to take action daily if you want people to see you enough. You can learn all of these on your own. You don't need anything to start doing these things. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

In This Episode, You Will Learn About: The importance of early, consistent action in your finances The two stories of the pandemic How financial advice has shifted during the pandemic How to change your outcome Why finding a dream job is a core part of living a rich life Finding what season you're at in your career How to systematically address wealth inequality Resources: iwt.com Find Your Dream Job: iwt.com/podcastdj Instagram: @ramit Twitter: @ramit Show Notes: Ramit Sethi returns one year after everything changed forever to talk about how the pandemic has impacted the career and finance world. He's the author of "I Will Teach You To Be Rich" and a personal development expert with a website that gets over a million monthly visits. We leverage his experience to talk about how money management has changed since the pandemic hit, what "K-shaped recovery" means, how job and career advice has changed, and whether or not you should be looking for a new job or house right now. Question Highlights: What is the biggest predictor of financial success? What are the biggest changes in people's finances that you've seen since the pandemic hit? How has your advice changed in this post-pandemic economy? What can people do today to change their outcome? Why have you shifted to talking about the job scene? What do you do when your partner is in a different career season? What systemic changes can we make to align wages with the cost of living more effectively? Guest Bio: Ramit Sethi started iwillteachyoutoberich.com while studying technology and psychology at Stanford. Since he came from a middle-class family, the only way he could afford college was to pay his own way. That's when he built a system to apply to 60+ scholarships. His hard work paid off, and he earned enough to attend Stanford. But when he got his first scholarship check, he invested it in the stock market… and immediately lost half the money. Oops. That's when he decided to learn how money really worked. While studying psychology and human behavior at Stanford, he saw all these "tips" that financial experts kept throwing around — like "Keep a budget" and "Stop spending money on lattes" — and realized most of it made no sense. He also realized experts loved to tell people what to do...but nobody was actually doing it. Instead of saying "no" to spending on everything, he wanted to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life — if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationships, business, fitness, and more. Since then, he's been testing and sharing his findings with the world via I Will Teach You To Be Rich. He has also written a New York Times bestselling book, been profiled in a 6-page Fortune article and pictured next to Warren Buffett in Forbes Magazine. He has been featured by a long list of media, including the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, NPR, Fox Business, PBS, CNBC, and more. He also has more documented success stories than anyone else he knows — more than 20,000 at last count. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Whether we are in the best or worst times Making money during tumultuous times Taking advantage of new opportunities Choosing your perspective Resources: Text FAST to 310-421-0416 to get early access to my mastermind and $500 off your enrollment Show Notes: Is money good or bad? I'll give you my answer upfront before I explain my reasoning: Money is neither good nor bad. It is simply what you choose to interpret it as. And how you interpret it will dictate what action you take, and what action you take will determine whether it was the greatest time of your life or the worst time of your life. So start choosing the perspective that will empower you and ignite you to take action, and you'll be on the side of the coin that talks about how great these times are. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Doing the hard things The psychology of facing tough days Choosing your version of hard Acknowledging the season that you're in Procrastination disguised as productivity Resources: Text FAST to 310-421-0416 to join our Fast Foundations mastermind group Visit liquidiv.com and get 25% off your first order with promo code HAPPY Show Notes: When you stop doing the hard stuff, life actually feels harder. It's not always easy to do the things you need to do to live the life that you want. But if you skip out on the hard stuff, the rest of your life is only going to get that much more difficult. Doing it may be the hard part, but the reward makes life easier. There are a couple of psychological tricks to help you face a challenging day. One is to block out the impact of how hard it's going to be and instead focus on how it's going to feel on the other side. You can also choose to feel grateful for everything you have in your life — including the things afforded by those hard things. You also need to acknowledge the season of life that you are in. Sometimes what you desire is on the other end of doing something you don't want to do. If you enjoy personal space, but you have a goal that requires you to momentarily give that up, acknowledge it upfront so that you know that this is only temporary and that it will be worth it. Life is going to get hard. That's unavoidable. But it's up to you whether the hard things you do in life lead to a more comfortable life on the other side. Pick the hard you want in life, and don't let the drive to live easy lead to frustration. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Staying humble Being a natural-born entrepreneur Finding out what business you want to get into Getting your spouse on board Raising money strategically Resources: ashlandhardseltzer.com Instagram: @ashlandhardseltzer Show Notes: This interview with Josh Landan is epic. He's the founder of Ashland Hard Seltzer and Saint Archer Brewery, the massively popular craft beer that was sold to Anheuser-Busch a few years back in a record-breaking exit. He tells the incredible story of starting this company from scratch, having a successful exit just a few years in, where he got the idea, how he grew it so fast, and how he leans into his superpowers. Question Highlights: How did you end up in the alcohol world? What did it feel like to exit your business? How did you learn to be content with yourself? How do you go about raising capital? What comes up next? Guest Bio: Josh started his career telling stories from behind the lens – filming, directing, writing, and producing films and documentaries featuring some of the world's top surfers, snowboards, and skateboards. The passion for bringing his athlete friends' stories to life led him to create Saint Archer Brewing Co. and later Harland Brewing Co. Recognizing all of his friends were quickly developing a taste for hard seltzer, Josh saw an opportunity to create something different and tell a new story with friends from all walks of life. Ashland Hard Seltzer was brewed to bring together people from all walks of life, to share moments, and create stories as one. Moments are fleeting. Stories live forever. Cheers! Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The two types of people on social media Finding the humbleness sweet spot The 50/50 rule Not judging others' motivations Resources: Text FAST to 310-421-0416 to join my Fast Foundations mastermind group Show Notes: Social media tends to do one of two things: it makes us brag and show off way too much — which turns people off — or it makes people so afraid to show up and be judged that they hide everything that they're doing. Being humble to a fault doesn't do anyone any good. We've all seen those people that are posting pictures of themselves in lamborghinis or next to their private jets, showing off how luxurious their lives are and selling you a lifestyle that they probably aren't even living themselves. This runs rampant on social media and it creates the impression that people with money are all conceited. This causes people to not pursue the wealth they deserve because they don't want to be perceived that way. That brings us to the other side of the coin. Some people are just way too humble when it comes to money. They don't show anything online because they don't want to be judged — for what they have or what they don't. They mean well, but they miss out on the opportunity to inspire others and give them someone to look up to, to show them what level of success is possible and the work involved to make it happen. This leads us to finding the "humbleness sweet spot." Being able to show people what's possible, inspiring others, but not doing it in a way that's embarrassing or paints success in a bad way. We should all strive for finding this spot, because it's by no means easy to judge. You'll make mistakes — I know I have. But when we find that spot, we can all do great things. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Whether or not you're 'stuck in the middle' Why being stuck in the middle hurts Purposefully upping the stakes Resources: Text FAST to 310-421-0416 to join our Fast Foundations mastermind group Show Notes: Are you trying to get things done without going all-in? This doesn't affect the people who haven't made a commitment and are doing nothing or the people who are already all-in. This is for the people that have a lot of potential and are working hard for their dreams, but a part of them still wants a different life — and they're allowing old habits to hold them back. If you want a change in your life but you're still stuck in your old ways, you need to burn the ships. Up the stakes on your new life so that you have no choice but to keep moving forward. That may mean taking investments in your company so that you have to create a return for your investors, but doing extreme things in your life requires extreme action. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The story of how Jordan was kidnapped twice How Jordan's podcast became so successful Jordan's thoughts on Clubhouse The best way to network without live events Jordan's "Connect Four" method Resources: jordanharbinger.com 6 Minute Networking Course Listen to The Jordan Harbinger Show Instagram: @jordanharbinger Text FAST to 310-421-0416 to join my Fast Foundations mastermind group Show Notes: Jordan Harbinger is a former Wall Street lawyer turned podcast legend. His current show rakes in over 11 million listeners per month and was featured as part of Apple's "Best of 2018" awards. Not coincidental to that success is the fact that Jordan is an incredibly talented networker. We do a deep dive into his "Connect Four" method of networking and how networking has changed in a world without live events. We would also be remiss to not discuss how to grow such a successful podcast, how to monetize it, and the future of the industry. Question Highlights: How did you get kidnapped twice? How did you get into podcasting? What is it that you're doing that makes your show so successful? How do you think Clubhouse will affect podcasting? How are people supposed to network without in-person events? Guest Bio: Jordan Harbinger is a Wall Street lawyer turned podcast interviewer with an approachable style and knack for securing high-profile guests. His show, The Jordan Harbinger Show was selected as part of Apple's "Best of 2018." Hailing from Michigan, Jordan was an inquisitive kid who was fascinated by the internet at an early age. He went to law school at the University of Michigan and landed a job on Wall Street as a corporate lawyer. Jordan wasn't interested in climbing the corporate ladder. But he was curious about a partner who was never in the office. Dave spent his days at charity events and playing racquetball. How did he keep his job? Dave told Jordan that he brought in business for the firm. To do that he didn't sit at his desk: he spent his time building and managing personal relationships. After hard work and intelligence, Jordan felt like he was learning a "secret third path" that nobody ever talked about. This kicked off an obsession with body language and non-verbal communication, persuasion, influence, social psychology, and networking. When he started uploading what he learned to the web, he inadvertently became one of the first podcasters. Today, The Jordan Harbinger Show has over 11 million downloads per month and features a wide array of guests like Kobe Bryant, Moby, Dennis Rodman, Tip "T.I." Harris, Tony Hawk, Cesar Millan, Simon Sinek, Eric Schmidt, and Neil deGrasse Tyson, to name a few. Jordan continues to teach his skills, for free, at 6 Minute Networking. In addition to hosting The Jordan Harbinger Show, Jordan is a consultant for law enforcement, military, and security companies and is a member of the Northern California Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How to make your priorities happen Putting yourself around successful people The power of networking Resources: Text FAST to 310-421-0416 to join my Fast Foundations mastermind group Show Notes: Let's talk about the power of proximity when it comes to your earning potential. When I moved away from California, one of the commitments that I made was to never lose out on the incredible network I had built up there. Once a month, my friends and I meet up to have dinner and reconnect. When I looked around at this latest dinner, I realized that the collective worth of everyone there was over five billion dollars. Incredible. How did I get a seat at that table? Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Whether you should be an employee or an entrepreneur Understanding why you're starting your business Envisioning what your days look like Thinking of the future Staying in your zone of genius Creating the habits you need to move forward Resources: 2021blueprint.com Visit outstandingfoods.com/lori or use code LORI for 25% off your first order! Show Notes: Are you ready to be an entrepreneur? We have six questions you should be asking yourself — whether you have a business already or are thinking of starting one — to make sure you aren't putting yourself into situations that are going to lead you to unhappiness. Entrepreneurship is so trendy right now. While it's a great way to make money and build financial security, not everybody is meant to be an entrepreneur… at least not right now. Use these questions as a guide to determine whether or not being an entrepreneur is right for you: Why are you starting this thing? What is your day-to-day going to look like? Will you be happy doing this three years from now? What is your zone of genius and who will you need in order to get back to your zone of genius quicker? Who do you need to be in order to bring this company to success? What habits do you need? Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The formula for massive success Putting in the right kind of effort Being willing to put up with risk How to increase your changes for luck Resources: 2021blueprint.com Show Notes: It is my goal to bring every single one of you massive success. Thankfully, I have found the recipe for massive success… and it takes just three simple things. Yes, there are more than these three factors that will contribute to success, but without them, you'll be hard-pressed to find it. Here are the three things that go into finding massive success: Luck, Risk, and Effort. We're going to dive into each one individually as well as how they play off of each other to create that success. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: What I would do if I had to start over Coaching on a small scale Scaling up as you grow Launching a course and building a lead Resources: 2021blueprint.com Show Notes: One of the most common questions I get is this: If I didn't have the audience I have now, if I didn't have the money I have now, if I was just a regular person starting from scratch… What would I do? How would I start over? I'm going to share with you my plan to make one million dollars in just 24 months. It's a simple plan, but executing on it isn't always easy. Year One: The first thing I would do is figure out one skill that I have and find ten clients right off of social media and referrals, and I would coach those ten people for $2500 over 90 intense days. That would be $25,000 in just 90 days. I would invest half of that money and live off of the other half for the next 90 days. Then I'd do it again. Result: $50,000 in six months. Now that I'd have proven results for myself, I'd repeat the same process again for $3500 over the next six months. Simply coaching people on Zoom on one skill I have mastered would have earned $120,000 in one year, with me saving half and living off the other half. Year Two: After a year of a proven track record I would continue the same trend, charging $5500 to each client in Q1, $6500 in Q2, $7500 in Q3, and $8500 in Q4. Adding that up, with ten clients every 90 days, comes to $280,000 revenue just from coaching. I would continue to save half and live off of half. But I would add one more thing in year two: In Q3, I would record a video course on the same topic. With my $200,000 in savings, I would spend $100,000 of that on Facebook ads to promote this course. This can easily add up to 50,000 new leads. The course would launch in Q4 of year two, and converting just 4% of those leads at $300 per course would lead to a $600,000 launch. Don't get caught up in the numbers. If you don't feel comfortable charging that much, cut the numbers in half or even quarters. That is still a lot of money to make in just two years from nothing. And if you're still unsure, then it may be time to start upgrading your money mindset to overcome your limiting beliefs. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ChrisHarder.me

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The commonalities between leadership and relationships Giving feedback in the moment Being honest, open, and building trust What gets recognized gets repeated Resources: Visit outstandingfoods.com/lori or use code LORI for 25% off your first order! Show Notes: There are some common threads between being a good leader and being a good romantic partner. Nobody is going to be great at either when they're just starting out — just think back to your first relationship and I'm sure you'll agree — but with some intentional practice, we can become better leaders and better partners at the same time. Give feedback in the moment Nothing is worse than letting a grievance sit and then coming back to it after the other person has moved on. Some people get over things much more quickly than others. If you try to bring something up later, the other person may get confused, defensive, or angry. And small things left unaddressed continue to build up until they become a huge roadblock in your relationship. That can all be avoided by bringing it up in the moment. Being honest, open, and building trust Building off of that last point, giving feedback in the moment is what is going to make people learn to trust you. Being honest also empowers other people around you to open up and be their best, and that is the sign of a good relationship in business AND life. What gets recognized gets repeated When you see the kind of behavior you want, you have to work to recognize it in a way that acknowledges the other person. This will help that behavior stick and give further clarity to the types of behaviors you want. This also opens the trust door for feedback and makes it easier to breach the conversation around what can be improved. If you take in these three tips, you're going to make it a lot of the way towards being great in both leadership AND relationships. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The updated lesson from my $4500 Christmas lights story Being penny wise but dollar dumb The dangers of a scarcity mindset Providing value for what you charge Resources: Text ELITE to 310-412-0416 or go to fortheloveofmoney.com/mastermind to see if you're a good fit for my elite mastermind group Show Notes: A few months ago, I told a story about spending $4,500 to get Christmas lights put up on our house. This story had two points: One, never apologize for what makes you happy, and two, know the value of your time. Those lights brought me enough joy that it was well worth the cost, and for me to spend the time putting them up could have cost 10x the hourly amount I paid. When it came time to take those lights down, which was included in the cost, I decided it would look nice to leave some up on our palm trees. When the company then invoiced me for the cost to leave the lights up — which would have saved their team time — I was floored! This company that I was so happy with up to this point was being penny wise and dollar dumb… and because of that, they lost my return business. The first lesson I have for you out of this experience is just that: Don't be penny wise and dollar dumb. Don't nickel and dime your customers in order to squeeze as much money out of them as possible at the expense of their repeat business. The second lesson is not to live with a scarcity mindset. Scarcity leads you to collect pennies now rather than dollars later. It tells you to milk every customer for all they're worth now, instead of happily serving them year after year. Scarcity always costs more than you think it is saving you. Be financially responsible. Go for the upsell. But make sure you have a good reason for it, and provide real value for it. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Why we've rebranded Why you need to niche down when first starting your business When it's time to rebrand The shift that's happening in our economy Resources: chrisharder.me Show Notes: Welcome to The Chris Harder Show! New name, same great mission as ever. I aim to give you every single tool, trick, and skillset you need to grow your business, your money mindset, and your wealth. Most importantly, I want you to become wildly unapologetic about your pursuit of success — because when good people make good money, they do great things. So while our mission is the same, I'm adding to the toolbox even further… in order to get you to where you're going faster. Why We're Rebranding Times change, and you and your brand need to be able to keep up with that change to give people the value that they need. When I started For The Love Of Money, I wanted to focus solely on financial empowerment — a topic I still deeply care about today — but I knew that this was only going to expand over time. At the beginning of building an audience for your brand, your goal is to make your niche as specific and succinct as possible, so people clearly know what you're about and who you are for. But once you've gained a level of notoriety, and you begin to be recognized for more than just your central topic, you can start to branch out and help people even further. If I'm going to accomplish my mission of bringing you to the next level financially, then I need to be able to teach you about more than just money mindset or a few tricks with your money. I need to be able to teach you to earn that money in a big, big way. Now, as The Chris Harder Show, I can attract even more guests. I can get more people to share the show. I can have more of the conversations that I want to have. And this all adds up to one thing: More value for you. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Why you need to choose your pain Getting from good to great Choosing God-sized dreams Welcoming pressure Resources: Text ELITE to 310-421-0416 or visit fortheloveofmoney.com/mastermind to see if you're a fit for my elite mastermind group Show Notes: There are two types of pain points in life: The ones you are dealt and the ones that are chosen. If you aren't choosing the pain that you face, life is going to choose for you — and it may not be the kind of pain you want. But any pain you face is going to help you grow, so if you need pain, make sure it's the pain you choose. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Refusing to settle for less than you're worth Having contagious energy Being solution-oriented Not complaining Going out of your way to collaborate Resources: Text ELITE to 310-421-0416 or visit fortheloveofmoney.com/mastermind to join my elite mastermind Show Notes: This episode is all about a guy named Jim. He applied for my elite mastermind, and after a quick call with him, I was completely energized. In the past 5 months, Jim went from making $30 an hour to landing his first $1000-per-hour client because he set his mind to raising value. Hear what we talked about, how I know he's going to be a success, and how you can be more like Jim. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The importance of knowing your numbers The benefits of competition How every person and product is unique Being authentic to where you are at Resources: Text ELITE to 310-421-0416 or visit fortheloveofmoney.com/mastermind to join my elite mastermind Instagram: @chriswharder | @loriharder Show Notes: Fear of competition scares a lot of people away from even taking the first step towards a business, but there's no reason that competition should hold you back. So, we're going to break down the reasons why you shouldn't worry about competition and why you should actually be wary of starting a business that has no competition. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The power of bartering The importance of empowering female entrepreneurs Investing in yourself Working through the fear of charging for your services Having audacious goals Resources: barterandbe.com tothemoonsocial.com Instagram: @barterandbe | @tatatickaradze | @tothemoonsocial Show Notes: You have got to listen to Tata Tickaradze because her knowledge is going to make a massive difference in your business. She's the founder of To The Moon Social Media Agency and Barter + Be, and they are both epic brands. Never before have so many people taken their businesses online, and Barter + Be allows business owners to barter their skills and services in order to get what they need done. We talk about her platform, how you can barter to get what you need, updating your money mindset, and more. You can barter and trade your way to exactly what you need. Question Highlights: What is Barter + Be and where did the idea come from? Why is empowering female entrepreneurs more important now than ever before? What happens when people have skin in the game? How did you work through your fear of charging? What's your big, audacious goal for this company? What do you have to say to those people with a good idea that haven't acted on it yet? Guest Bio: Barter & Be was created by entrepreneur and social media branding expert Tata Tickaradze. A skilled marketer who understands the nuances of all aspects of social presence from planning to development to execution, Tata's created her own agency, To the Moon Social. She has single-handedly grown significant user communities based on her time-honed process. Tata's knowledge of content and delivery has been critical in the launch of major brands and professional services alike. As Tata built her own business, she kept running into a problem: In order to progress and expand, she needed to invest in professional services like graphic design, photography, and web development. But as a small business owner, she didn't always have the cash in her bank account to pay for these types of services. It was a catch-22: In order to be more profitable, she needed to up her game … but in order to up her game, she had to spend more money. When Tata looked around, she saw many of her creative and entrepreneurial friends running up against the same problem—and often, they needed her help with social media. Naturally, they started to swap services. And something amazing happened—everyone grew their businesses, together. A master connector, Tata created Barter & Be to help other women expand their networks of creative female entrepreneurs, and to facilitate the growth of their businesses without the hefty price tag. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The importance of finances in a relationship How your partner gets financial security Spending on things or experiences Understanding your spending threshold Giving updates on your finances Resources: Text ELITE to 310-421-0416 or visit fortheloveofmoney.com/mastermind to join my elite mastermind group Show Notes: This one is for anyone that's married, dating seriously, or has a long-term partner… because one of the biggest stresses in a relationship is money. It is the number one cause of divorce. Wherever you are in your relationship, it is never too late to ask these four important money questions of your significant other. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The traits that apply to both business and relationships Having unwavering standards about who you spend your time with Why you have to always be growing Having a target to strive for Resources: Visit fortheloveofmoney.com/mastermind or text ELITE to 310-421-0416 to join Chris' elite mastermind group Show Notes: There are a handful of things that have just as much to do with running a successful business as they do having successful relationships. You obviously want your relationship to thrive just as much as your business, so start focusing on these three things and make strides in both. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Ashley's career history Not being afraid to make a pivot Finding your primary skillset Connecting to your intuition How to know when you should pivot Slowing down to make better decisions Identifying your money blueprint Resources: ashleystahl.com Instagram: @ashleystahl Read: "You Turn" Episode 162: From 5 Million Dollars to Broke - A Money Mindset Lesson with Ashley Stahl Show Notes: Ashley Stahl's last appearance on the show, a vulnerable peek into what she learned after losing millions, turned into one of the most popular episodes ever. She's back to talk about her new book, "You Turn," which was written for so many people just like you. We are always changing as humans, and we're going to talk about how you can get into your dream career or dream business because she outlines all of the tools you need to take you on a career journey to where you need to be. This is another smash hit episode by Ashley Stahl, and you'll want to take some notes. Question Highlights: How has your career morphed over the years? How do we determine what direction we should take in our careers? Can you talk about the guilt around starting over? What is our inner money blueprint and how does it affect our career choice? What is the most important lesson in your book "You Turn"? Who is this book for? Why should people be unapologetic about pursuing the life of their dreams? Guest Bio: Ashley Stahl is an angel investor, writer, and career coach who empowers job seekers around the world in finding their purpose and landing more job offers. At age 23, Stahl managed a high-level program for the Pentagon, for which she was named a "Top 99 Foreign Policy Leader Under 33" by Diplomatic Courier Magazine and Young Professionals in Foreign Policy. Next, she was named Power 30 Under 30 leader by Apex Society for her work running the Global Threat Intelligence Team at a global political risk consultancy. While preparing senior officials for the front lines of the war on terror, Ashley launched her leadership firm, Ashley International Inc., which offers private coaching and unparalleled online programs to empower Millennials to find their purpose, land more job offers, and increase their income. She's worked with thousands of job seekers in 25 countries via her online program, the Limitless Career Lab. Ashley Stahl is a columnist for Forbes on the topic of Gen Y, careers, and leadership, and also blogs for her own career blog at www.ashleyinternational.com. Her work has been featured on FOX News, the Wall Street Journal, SELF Magazine, the Washington Post, TEDx, Newsweek, and more. Ashley earned her Master's degree in international relations from King's College London, and another Master's in Spiritual Psychology at the University of Santa Monica. She holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Redlands in government, history, and French. She's fluent in French and intermediate in Arabic. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Why now is the best time to make money Why it's a good thing that people are getting wealthier Not buying into the victimhood mindset How to avoid negative propaganda Resources: fortheloveofmoney.com/free Show Notes: There is more than enough money going around for you to hit every single goal you want to hit right now. Yes, in the economy we are in right now. There is more money exchanging hands than ever before. The only problem is that you're not creating a big enough net to scoop up your fair share of it. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Everything is figureoutable Making the best of every situation Taking your feelings out of the equation when solving a problem Loving the challenge Resources: Text ELITE to 310-421-0416 or visit fortheloveofmoney.com/mastermind to join my elite mastermind group Show Notes: We didn't start the new year off quite how we intended. Our usual rituals and business plans went out the window when we both caught COVID. But in the midst of that, and feeling helpless, there were a lot of lessons learned that we can carry forward… some that we are actually grateful to have experienced. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The importance of your surroundings The pros and cons of comparison The importance of gratitude Harnessing comparison to motivate you Resources: Text ELITE to 310-421-0416 or visit fortheloveofmoney.com/mastermind to join my elite mastermind group Show Notes: How can you make your surroundings work for you? There is a real danger, as well as an awesome benefit, to being surrounded by people who are more successful than you. We all judge our success against the people around us. If you feel relatively more successful than the people around you, it may feel good, but you may not be tapping into the abundance that's waiting for you. If you're surrounded by people who are all more successful than you, you may feel bad, but also motivated to do better. Are you letting comparison hurt you? Or are you making it work for you? Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Starting a gratitude practice Shaking up your old habits Why things don't make up my gratitude list Resources: Read: "The Gratitude Diaries" Show Notes: I've always had a strong gratitude practice, but in 2021, I'm pumping it up even more. I've started gratitude journaling every day. And, so far this year, out of everything I've put in my journal that I'm grateful for, none of it has been things. It's okay to be motivated by things, especially when you're just starting out, but the goal is to get to the place where it's the experiences and the people in your life that you're grateful for. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: What a coach does for your business How a mastermind is different from a coach What you need to consider when deciding which to choose Resources: Text ELITE to 310-421-0416 to chat about my elite mastermind fortheloveofmoney.com/mastermind Show Notes: One of the questions I get the most is this: Do I need a coach or mastermind to be successful? Let's dive into that and create the definitive answer to this question. There is a big difference between the two, so it's important to know what your hopes and expectations should be so you know exactly where to invest your dollars. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Not ignoring your needs Taking better care of yourself Trusting your energy Creating more space for yourself Resources: fortheloveofmoney.com/mastermind Text ELITE to 310-421-0416 to join our elite mastermind Show Notes: We're going to talk about two things that we're each going to do differently in 2021. This has been a crazy year, and we're all entitled to give ourselves a little grace, but we've also learned a lot and it's important to take those lessons forward and act on them. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Starting a business on the cheap How to manage overwhelm Making fun a priority Why there's only a Plan A Fixing your limiting beliefs Resources: fortheloveofmoney.com/mastermind Text ELITE to 310-421-0416 to join our elite mastermind Show Notes: We're doing a quick Q&A, because there's always time to fit in inspiration! Questions: Best way to begin a business or side hustle when you don't have the income yet? What are some ways to manage overwhelm when you work 9-5 while building your side business? I love being weird and having fun, but I find myself being so damn serious. Tips for focusing on the fun? How do you plan for having a plan B or plan C if 2021 goes sideways? How do I learn that happiness doesn't come with a price? You can be happy and not owe anyone anything. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Why you need to be measuring your goals Measuring your net worth Measuring your giving Measuring your network Resources: fortheloveofmoney.com/mastermind Text ELITE to 310-421-0416 to join our elite mastermind Show Notes: What you measure moves. It's true. It makes a big difference when you decide to start measuring your money. But not just how much you have. There are three things you are probably not measuring now that, if you do, will start to produce massive results. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The importance of having a vision Asking how, not why Leaning on friends and mentors Over-serving others Having God-sized dreams Text-based marketing Resources: fourwestdigital.com/textme Show Notes: The year is almost over! No matter how this year went for you, it's going to be a big year for reflection. We're each going to share three things that saved our butts in 2020, because they are ALL things we need to be doing next year in order to remain successful. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com