The Chris Harder Show

If your results aren’t changing, it’s time to check your inputs. Fifteen years ago, when Lori and I were climbing out from below zero, the biggest shift we made wasn’t a strategy or a tactic. In this episode, we share how we choose who takes up space on our plate, and why we started surrounding ourselves with people who supported our vision. We also break down how to upgrade your circle without guilt and audit the conversations and content you’re consuming every day. Remember, the right people will pull you higher, faster. All you have to do is make room for them.   HIGHLIGHTS Our “crowd your plate” mindset for filling your life with positive and supportive people. How Lori overcame a “broke” family mindset to transform her health. What to do if your toughest critics are family or coworkers. How to shift your consumption (podcasts, music, media, rooms) to change your beliefs. One question to ask yourself if you’re not seeing the results you want. How to know when it’s time to change out your circle and upgrade your support system.   RESOURCES Join our next VIP Weekend Mastermind HERE! Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

Sales is the oxygen of your business; without it, nothing else matters. In this episode, co-hosted with my wife Lori, our good friend Jillian Murphy who closed millions through conversations breaks down exactly how to adapt your sales strategy for today’s market, why your content is the key to conversions, and how to close high-ticket clients right inside the DMs without endless calls or complicated funnels. We talk about how to avoid “golden retriever energy” in your messages, how to handle objections, and MORE. Get ready to stop dreading sales and change the way you approach with confidence.   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 THIS is the oxygen of your business! 07:30 Where the “ick” around sales comes from and how to overcome it. 12:45 The 4 main buyer types (and how to sell to each one). 19:00 The content strategy that is outperforming B-rolls in 2025. 22:45 Jillian’s two part framework for closing sales in the DMs. 26:00 Do’s and Don’ts of selling in the DMs. 32:00 How do you handle objections? 35:00 Client success stories from $30K turnarounds to $108K cash in 32 days. 44:00 How AI has changed sales. 45:30 Which platform to grow on vs. which to nurture on.   RESOURCES 20 ways to break through DM conversations HERE! Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app Jillian: @thejillianmurphy

Twenty years. That’s how long Lori and I have been married, and I’ll be honest, there were years we weren’t sure we’d make it. Marriage is one of the hardest yet most rewarding things you’ll ever build, and just like business, it takes growth, tough conversations, and the courage to keep reinventing. In this episode, Lori and I share the three things that got us here. If you’re in year one, year ten, or wondering how to make it, especially through the tough seasons, tune in for tools to grow individually while still choosing each other, again and again.   HIGHLIGHTS Our funny (and slightly embarrassing) engagement story. The #1 reason we made it to the 20 year milestone. Why our “try it on for size” rule lets us grow individually and as a couple. The annual dream ritual that keeps us aligned. How we update our 5 year vision (and how you can too).   RESOURCES Join our next VIP Weekend Mastermind HERE! Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

Most people think the key to wealth is working harder, but that’s actually what keeps them stuck. In this episode, Lori and I sit down with our friend Mel Abraham, CPA and bestselling author, to talk about redefining wealth and creating financial freedom on your own terms. Mel opens up about surviving cancer and how it reshaped his entire perspective on money. He shares the behavioral traps that keep people from building wealth, the game plan he personally uses to create financial independence without burnout, and the exact framework that helped one of his students go from $2K/month to $10K/month with just one presentation per week. Get ready to stop chasing money and start building your own money machine.   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 How Mel’s cancer battle reshaped his entire perspective on money. 05:00 The best thing money can buy isn’t what you think. 11:00 Why does life feel so expensive, and what to do about it? 16:30 Why becoming more valuable is the path to earning more. 19:00 How to face off with yourself when change feels impossible. 20:45 How to save when income is inconsistent. 26:15 The hardest threshold on your path to wealth. 32:45 What is wealth for you? 39:45 The FREE event that will show you how to build your money machine.   RESOURCES Sign up for Mel’s The MONEY MACHINE LIVE Experience HERE Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app Abraham: @melabraham9

Too many people go into events or dinners trying to make the ask right away, and that’s the fastest way to turn people off. In this episode, Lori and I break down the exact questions we use to start meaningful conversations, how to position yourself as the connector everyone remembers, and the #1 networking rule I live by. We also share how to craft a confident 30 second answer about what you do (instead of a three minute bio that makes people tune out). Become a master networker and start building the kind of connections that last.   HIGHLIGHTS My #1 networking rule. The four conversation starters Lori uses that always work. How to craft a 30 second answer to “What do you do?”. Why being the connector makes you unforgettable. How to spot high quality contacts (and politely redirect others). One thing that can save you years of trial and error in business.   RESOURCES Join our next VIP Weekend Mastermind HERE! Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

How many fake “health hacks” are you falling for right now? In this episode, Lori and I sit down with our brilliant doctor and friend, Dr. David Boyd, to talk about today’s most dangerous health advice, biohacks, and supplements. Dr. Boyd shares the exact steps to create your own "Modern Blue Zone" so you can live longer, perform better, and avoid getting blindsided by surprise health issues. We also talk about hormone optimization for men and women, why stress is the biggest silent killer for entrepreneurs, and MORE. Get ready to feel more peace of mind than ever when it comes to health.   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Are entrepreneurs healthier or more stressed than ever? 07:00 What the world’s longest-living people do differently. 12:00 Should you try peptides or advanced supplements? 18:30 How women can optimize hormones during perimenopause. 21:30 Creatine isn’t just for gym bros. 26:15 Are Ozempic & GLP-1 drugs smart or dangerous? 33:00 The protein guidelines for muscle, performance, and aging. 35:45 What is the Blind Spot Executive Physical? 40:30 How blind spot scans saved Lori’s health.   RESOURCES Download The Modern Blue Zone Guide FOR FREE HERE Apply for The Blind Spot Executive Physical HERE! Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app David: @davidboydmd

Want to know how REAL breakthroughs happen? Lori and I came home from two totally different trips both packed with lessons we’re sharing with you. I just got back from a five day road trip with my mom and brother and Lori just wrapped her twice-a-year mastermind with some of the most brilliant women. In this episode, we break down exactly why these intentional spaces work, how to create your own (even if you’re starting small), and why you have to get out of your echo chamber if you want fresh ideas and bigger results. I also share how to engineer the setting, set the right intentions, and surround yourself with people who’ll push you higher. Get ready to create your own “breakthrough container,” for your business, your relationships, or your life.   HIGHLIGHTS The one question I asked on my family road trip that corrected long-held assumptions. How Lori’s small dream list idea became a mastermind with billion-dollar founders. How to escape your “echo chamber” to get new strategies and perspectives. The 3 part formula for creating life-changing conversations. The kind of exposure that accelerates results after a mastermind.   RESOURCES Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app  

If you knew the next five years would make or break your future, and your kids’ futures, would you do anything differently today? I’m pulling back the curtain on why we’re about to see the fastest, most dramatic shift in wealth, opportunity, and information in history… and exactly what you can do to make sure you’re on the winning side of it. I’m sharing three critical moves you must start now to protect your career, grow your wealth, and position yourself for the biggest opportunities of our lifetime, so you’re not left scrambling to catch up. If you want to thrive in the new economy instead of being left behind, this is for you.   In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why the next five years will define your financial future. How to prepare for the fastest wealth shift in history. Three actions to thrive in the changing economy. Why understanding AI is critical for career survival. How to get into the right high-level conversations. Key areas to invest time learning for future opportunities.   RESOURCES Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

When reflecting on the past struggles and risks Lori and I had to take in order to build the lives and businesses we have now, we realized something important. Those experiences weren’t just about survival, they were given to us to build the risk tolerance and resilience we needed to get to where we are now. We share how I went from plowing snow in freezing Wisconsin winters and cleaning bar bathrooms, and Lori waking up at 4 AM to work at drive-thru coffee shops to make ends meet, to building our dream lives. We also share one mindset shift that will take you to the top of the mountain (hint: it’s not talent, luck, or connections).   HIGHLIGHTS The ONE THING you tolerate that determines your success. Common pitfalls keeping most people stuck in life and business. The #1 lesson we learned from our toughest struggles. How Chris ended up cleaning bars at 3 AM. The real secret to success (it’s NOT just working harder). The mindset shift that changed EVERYTHING for us.   RESOURCES Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

Want to create true success? The kind where you hit big goals without missing the big moments that matter along the way? I’m currently on a road trip with my mom and brother, and it inspired me to share what it takes to live a rich life where you build massive businesses, generate wealth, and still create priceless memories with the people you love. I share three powerful rules I live by that have shaped not only my business success, but also my most meaningful life experiences. Plus, the biggest difference between the dreamers and doers.  In this episode, you will learn: How to create success where you build wealth and actually enjoy life along the way. The mindset shift that separates dreamers from doers. How to identify what’s really holding you back from taking action towards your goals. Ways to create time for what matters most in your busiest seasons. The secret to enjoying success WHILE you’re building it.   RESOURCES Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app