Are you quietly tolerating things that are draining your energy? In this episode, Lori and I dive into what it really means to unapologetically raise your standards — in your home, relationships, and your business. We talk about why resentment builds when you stay quiet, how setting clear expectations actually strengthens your team, and why you owe it to yourself and the people around you to say what you want. We also share the story behind Lori’s $1,000 competition bikini, how it helped her land magazine covers, and how even the smallest standards reflect what you’re willing to receive in life.   HIGHLIGHTS What happens when you settle for “good enough”. Why Lori bought a $1,000 bikini. What my old party crew said when I tried to grow. How to choose the environment that matches your dream. Chris’ story of standing up for excellence at work. How small standards affect your whole life. The secret to attracting (and keeping) A-players. ONE standard you need to finally stand up for.   RESOURCES Looking for mentorship? Join the waitlist for our NEW Mentor Collective mastermind. Text WAITLIST to 310-421-0416 to join the waitlist for our NEW 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

Wondering if you’re really cut out for entrepreneurship? In this episode, I break down the common traits I see in EVERY high-level entrepreneur who’s built lasting success. These are the traits that have carried me and Lori through every hard pivot, every business challenge, and every growth season. I also share why big business owners (even $90M/year business owners) still question their path, how we built our new mastermind, and why unwavering consistency beats talent every single time. Tune in for some wake-up calls you need to shift into high gear.   HIGHLIGHTS FIVE traits that determine whether you’ll make it or not. What makes our new Mentor Collective Mastermind different. The #1 doubt even top performing entrepreneurs still have. What happens when you show up with CONSISTENT action. The mindset shift that will stop you from spiraling when something flops. The question I ask every mastermind member to make our programs even better. What most people are too afraid to do publicly. How critical thinking gives you the first-mover advantage.   RESOURCES Looking for mentorship? Join the waitlist for our NEW Mentor Collective mastermind. Text WAITLIST to 310-421-0416 to join the waitlist for our NEW 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 stay stuck because they won’t let go of who they’ve been. In this episode, Lori and I break down the five identity shifts we’ve made (and continue to make) to grow our businesses, our brands, and our impact. We talk about breaking free from old beliefs like “I’m not the type of person who…” and replacing them with actions that match the version of you who already achieved the goal. We also share the thinking behind our new mastermind for businesses under $500K and why we designed it to be the most hands-on and supportive community we’ve ever created.   HIGHLIGHTS Our new mastermind for businesses under $500k is HERE! What it really takes to become someone who creates great content. The lie we tell ourselves that keeps us stuck. Why you have to become more efficient to grow faster. One skill that speeds up every result in your business.   RESOURCES Looking for mentorship? Join the waitlist for our NEW Mentor Collective mastermind. Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

Ever feel like you're grinding but nothing's moving the needle forward? That’s your sign to do the opposite of what you normally would. In this episode, I share the ONE strategy that almost always gets things moving again. I share how I’ve used this concept to push through massive fatigue building Frello (after 2+ years and $3M invested), how high-level entrepreneurs overcame fear walking into our Elite Mastermind, and why “cutting back” when finances get tight might actually be the wrong move. Plus, more details on our new Mentor Collective Mastermind for businesses earning $25K–$500K/year.   HIGHLIGHTS Why I’m grateful for the power of choice. What happens when high performers feel intimidated. How our mastermind members pushed through fear. Why going solo is holding you back. What I do when my energy’s low.   RESOURCES Looking for mentorship? Join the waitlist for our NEW 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

We are SO EXCITED to finally bring back a mastermind for entrepreneurs earning $50k–$500k!  After wrapping up our Elite Mastermind with over 50 seven and eight-figure earners, Lori and I knew it was time to create something epic for those in the earlier stages of business growth. In this episode, we break down everything that’s included in our brand new Mentor Collective Mastermind and the three major mindset and execution shifts that will set you up for your most successful year yet. We also talk about how to build the perfect mix of mentorship and peer support, how to niche down and blow up your brand, and how to feel certain about what you’re manifesting.   HIGHLIGHTS How Lori felt running the Elite Mastermind side-by-side with me for the first time. A MAJOR announcement for entrepreneurs making $50k–$500k. 3 things that keep coming up from top entrepreneurs. Why the right mix of mentors and peers changes everything. What the new algorithm means for your growth.   RESOURCES Looking for mentorship? Join the waitlist for our NEW 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

I recently crossed 1000 episodes here on the podcast, and you might be surprised to hear the percentage of episodes I felt like recording. I’m looking back on the crazy moments I've recorded episodes – like pulling over in my car or continuing to show up after my stroke – as proof positive why done is always better than perfect. Plus, I'll reveal the biggest lessons from my years of podcasting – from the relationships I’ve built to how it’s grown my business. If you're an entrepreneur or content creator wondering how to stay committed to your craft, this episode is going to light a fire under you and show you what happens when you show up (especially on the days you don’t want to.)    HIGHLIGHTS My real life example of why consistency beats perfection. The craziest places (and times) I’ve recorded episodes. Relationships that have developed because of the podcast. Whether or not I agree with things I said on the podcast in the beginning. The short and long-term benefits of having a podcast.   RESOURCES Looking for mentorship to take your business to $500k and beyond? Join the waitlist!  Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

We create more pain for ourselves by resisting something than by actually doing it. Today, Lori and I dive into how resistance keeps you stuck, delays success, and drains your energy. I share a story about almost talking myself out of a simple trip to visit my mom just because I dreaded the early morning flight, and how it ended up being way easier than I thought. We also break down the science behind why our brains exaggerate discomfort before it happens and the mindset shift that will help you stop wasting energy on stress, eliminate unnecessary hesitation, and move forward faster.   HIGHLIGHTS The 90-day business plan that will eliminate resistance in your business. How your brain tricks you into thinking something will be harder than it is. The real reason you procrastinate (and how to stop). My wake-up call about why I almost skipped a meaningful family trip. Mindset shift to instantly lower stress and make decisions easier.   RESOURCES Check out our FREE 90-Day Business Blueprint HERE! Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

Lori and I still run into the same fears you do when we invest on a bigger level. A massive key to our success is that we push past that fear time and time again. In this episode I’m giving you 3 things that will shift your mind from focusing on the fears and “what if’s” to focusing on the facts. I’ll share the mindset shift that will give you the courage to take your next step, and the 18 month cash projection that will back that courage up with a plan.   HIGHLIGHTS Your monthly revenue doesn’t define success (I’ll tell you the metrics to look at!) Business changes might be scary, but they’re NECESSARY for growth. The financial projection that will prevent panic and reveal true potential. A simple question that will flip your fear to optimism.  What you NEED to know about cash flow AND profitability.   RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

Before you make the next big decision that could change your life, listen to THIS. Today, Lori and I break down seven questions that will transform you into a decision-making master. Not only will we pull back the curtain on why making important choices are difficult, but we’ll show you how to kick fear & hesitation to the curb and make bold decisions that move the needle forward. Instead of avoiding life-changing decisions, here’s how you can realign your priorities, eliminate stress, and focus on taking action towards your goals.   HIGHLIGHTS Our 90-day blueprint for exponential business growth. What makes the decision-making process difficult. Seven questions to ask yourself to make bold decisions. The upcoming (free!) resource we’ve been working on.   RESOURCES Check out our FREE 90-Day Business Blueprint HERE! Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. Want to grow your email list - Get Over 240 Free Lead Magnets HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

This past weekend we moved into our new house and while I was moving a box I tore my bicep. Instead of wallowing in self-pity, I'm sharing exactly what I did to get support and make sure I don’t lose momentum and get my mind right, even with this setback. This episode is my four-step process to crush any obstacle life throws at you. Whether you're dealing with a business challenge, health issue, or personal struggle, these four steps will help you bounce back stronger than ever.   HIGHLIGHTS The FIRST thing I do when I’m hit with a setback. How to keep yourself positive and ask the right questions to move forward. The plan you need to keep your momentum when you’re faced with a setback. One simple thing that changed my whole perspective about this injury.   RESOURCES 1-1 Coaching chrisharder.me/coaching Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. Want to grow your email list - Get Over 240 Free Lead Magnets HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app