The Chris Harder Show

By all accounts, today's guest and CEO of PingTank, Jeremy Greene, shouldn't be running one of the most successful tech companies around. As a child who grew up poor, spent years in the foster care system and barely graduated high school, he was certainly not groomed to be an entrepreneur, but there was one difference… he had an innate sense to survive and hustle to get where he's at today. From a start in the music business to the face filters you see today in social media, Jeremy's 8-Mile-esque story is mind-blowing. If you're looking for an inside scoop on pitching your ideas and turning them into realities, Jeremy's no-nonsense talk will set you straight about what works – and what doesn't. -- Question Highlights: Tell us how you got started in the music industry Why did you drop your career in music? Where did you get the posture to present yourself to billionaires? When you were figuring out how to be an entrepreneur, were there setbacks? What's your best trait as an entrepreneur? How do you get people to say yes? Where did you get your huge financial thermostat from? Do you feel that you're able to make a bigger impact because of your wealth? Where do you like to make an impact with your money? And more… In This Episode You Will Learn: How Jeremy went from trailer park to tech mogul How Jeremy got his start in the music business Why Jeremy shifted his focus from music to technology Why you must fail in order to succeed The importance of instilling a fear of missing out mentality when pitching your product What Jeremy's new app Mojiit is all about How one can make in impact without money Why hustling is so important to get the money to build a bigger platform Tips on how to part ways from people you've outgrown And so much more… Jeremy's Thoughts… "I really understand that marketing plays a big aspect in everything you do in life." "If you could create and sell people on a product and you can build a good product, you could convince anyone to be a part of it." "Building a good company starts with building an amazing product first, marketing it right and giving people the fear of missing out." "You don't learn anything until you have failures behind you." "If you want to disrupt anything, it starts with just being OK with the comfortability of you first. You can't sell something to other people if you don't believe it yourself." "Money doesn't buy you happiness, but it makes you comfortable." "Money doesn't define who you are and what you become. Where you grow up does not define where you'll be one day. It's OK to outgrow people, places and things." "You don't need money to be successful. You have everything that's built within you to be successful." "If you have money in the bank and you're not helping people, you're an a**hole." "Do what you love." -- Jeremy Greene is an American serial entrepreneur based in Los Angeles, California . He grew up in Maine. Greene was the number one musical artist on Myspace and ended up receiving record deals with P Diddy. He is the founder and chief executive officer of Mojiit. After his musical career ended Greene was inspired by The Social Network Movie to start a tech company and founded PingTank with a friend. Greene received publicity for his marketing stunts, including faking his arrest at a large party and then bringing out Tyga and Kylie Jenner for an impromptu performance. PingTank later did a deal with Facebook to be incorporated into Facebook Messenger. In early 2016, Green launced FwayGoApp, a party invitation and discovery application. In July 2017, he started Mojiit (Company) . Resources: IG: @realjeremygreene @mojiitapp YouTube: Jeremy Greene Youngry Summit – Oct. 28, 2017 http://Youngry.com/summit -- For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.

Today we're doing a deep-dive on the topic of masterminds – why they work, what you might not know, how you can create or become a part of one yourself, and so much more. First off, let's define what a mastermind is. A mastermind is essentially a group of people all working together to mastermind on each other's business (or another area). "The idea is to go into a mastermind with massive, audacious goals and come out on the other end smashing those goals." Lori and I have personally invested and been involved in two business masterminds – one we didn't complete, however we still learned so much from it. Our most recent has been a raging success exploding our income with an additional seven figures beyond our existing goal. So how was this success possible? Below are some key areas that will help ensure a healthy ROI on your investment: Family mentality: Everyone is treated as family and everyone is open to helping each other when they can facilitate – think any aspect of business that you don't know how to do Group diversity: It's necessary to have a diverse group of people and skills to ensure different perspectives Size is key: Not too small, not too big – 20-25 people is ideal Duration: A year commitment allows any breakthroughs to be implemented and completed Enough touchpoints to ensure accountability (quarterly, monthly and weekly) At the same point financially heading toward the same (or similar) financial goal "When you get all the layers right, your significant investment turns into multiple returns." Masterminds are a magical formula that combines ideas, support, accountability and connections that when utilized correctly can help you reach your goals. Don't try to do everything alone when you could literally have 20 or more people making life easier for you. Instead mastermind and catapult your business to new heights. In This Episode You Will Learn: What a mastermind is Why masterminds are crucial if you're trying to smash your goals How Chris and Lori have received ROI with their masterminds Tips to ensure a successful mastermind How you can be a part of the 2018 For the Love of Money Mastermind Resources: 2018 For the Love of Money Mastermind Apply to be a part of it at: http://ForTheLoveOfMoney.com/mastermind For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.

So, why do so many businesses fail, or more to the point, why do so many not even get off the ground? It may surprise you to know that often it's not because it's a bad business. It's not because it's a bad idea or product, and it's not because the person isn't a good "business person." "The reason 95% of all businesses fail is because everyone is allowed to call themselves an entrepreneur without actually acting like an entrepreneur." So many people seem to think that being an entrepreneur is this fun, romantic and energizing endeavor – like a magical entrepreneurial movie. But it's actually quite the opposite. It's gritty, dirty, scary and downright uncomfortable at times. Entrepreneurship consumes your life. "You don't build a business in your spare time, you build your business all the time." If you're not willing to do that, your business and your entrepreneurial career isn't likely to go too far. It's all about going that extra mile. You ask for help. You face rejection over and over. You have to learn what you don't already know to reach your goals. True entrepreneurs do all the above (and more). And when they do, their business success follows. In This Episode You Will Learn: Why so many businesses don't even get off the ground Why even good businesses fail About the traits necessary to be an entrepreneur Resources: Lori Harder's The Bliss Project March 2-4, 2018 – Newport Beach, CA TheBlissProject.info For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.

I think you're all really going to love my conversation with founder of Peak Performance Group and profitability expert, Thor Conklin. He first caught wind of entrepreneurship while caddying for successful businesspeople at the age of 13. Not only did he help them navigate through challenging golf courses, he also asked questions, listened and learned tips on navigating his own businesses down the road. Of course he didn't start any at that age, but he credits many foundational elements to that time in his life. Today, Thor does his best to pay it forward by being the "caddie" for others in their businesses by helping them maneuver around problem areas or obstacles that can stray one off their path to profitability. He challenges his clients (and others) to use accountability as a tool to reach new levels of success (hint: you don't have to do it alone!). I love how Thor operates both in his businesses and his life – giving both his time and money to ensure others are moving forward to create maximum results (see special offer below). Be sure to listen to the full episode as he drops some amazing nuggets of knowledge that can help you get out of your own way and take action. -- Question Highlights: Being a caddie, and being around business people, what's the lesson that stands out the most to you? Who's one of the people who's had the biggest impact on the successful life you live? What does it mean to be a senior leader with Tony Robbins, and what kind of exposure did you have to him? What kind of impact has this relationship had on your life? Do you have a preparation ritual before you speak to or meet with people? Do you feel like the most successful people have some sort of strong morning ritual they start with? What are your thoughts when it comes to entrepreneurs regarding profit vs. revenue? Do you think we live in a time where people are being overfed knowledge? What's typically the biggest waste you see when you dig into someone's profitability? Do you have any tips to help people stop their limiting mindsets? What are your thoughts on profit? Have you seen a correlation between profit and impact? What role has generosity played in your life? In This Episode You Will Learn: How Thor used his job as caddie when he was younger to learn about business How Thor became a senior leader within the Tony Robbins Organization Why a morning ritual is part of most successful people's lives What work/life balance means to Thor How PEAK Performance is able to help you – Profitability, Execution, Accountability and Knowledge Why execution and accountability trump knowledge What components make up Thor's Ultimate Success Map Why it's so important to find someone that you pay to hold you accountable Tips to help stop limiting beliefs Thor's views on profit That there is no honor in trying to do things alone And so much more… Chris's Thoughts… "If you can't turn those sales into profits and those profits into cash, then why are we doing what we're doing?" "Most people think that they're business owners, but their business owns them." "People know what to do. They just can't figure out how to get it done." "Knowledge is not power. Correct knowledge applied properly is power." "We don't want to admit that the problem might be us." "You need to make money so you can give it away." "I want to know that I had a hand in the psychology, the process and the actions of an individual." "Wealth is a byproduct of a value provided to the marketplace." -- Thor Conklin is a business owner, author, Consultant and content-driven podcaster. As an entrepreneur, the first company Thor created was a global risk management consulting firm in 1999 that served the private equity community. His top 15 clients had a combined revenue of $8.7 billion USD and operated in over 100 countries worldwide. Since that time he has bought and sold several multi-million dollar businesses making him a sought after, cross-industrial resource for entrepreneurs and executives in all stages of business. Thor has a talent for slicing through the noise of every day distractions and bringing his audience intellectual commodities like his:"Ultimate Success Map," a simplistic, easy-to- follow guide for individuals who need to break through to the next level of achievement and get the absolute most, not just from their business, but, from their lives. Thor is gritty, experienced and accessible as he brings to bear what holds people back from realizing their full potential. Through his latest venture, Peak Performance Nation, he teaches the tools, tips, tricks and strategies necessary to be a Peak Performer. He qualifies the psychology of success in one word: "Execution!" "Nothing you've learned matters – unless you can EXECUTE!" Thor Conklin serves as a professional mentor and facilitator of small entrepreneur groups within Atlanta's Entrepreneur's Organization (EO) where he is also Chair, Emeritus of the Learning Program. He is a Senior Leader within the Tony Robbins Organization and has been for the last 14 years. Resources: FB: @thorconklin Thorconklin.com SPECIAL OFFER: Is something getting in your way or do you have a problem you need help solving? Drop Thor a line, 50 words or less, telling him about it and he'll personally get back to you with a four-step process to either improve or completely eliminate the problem. Email him directly at: thor@thorconklin.com -- For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.

Today I want to talk about having faith and how it ties to abundance. Faith is no small thing. It truly has the power to make or break different situations in your life. If you believe it will happen, it will happen. You don't have to know the how or the where… you just have to know. It's acting on something even when you're scared because you know abundance is out there. My trainer, Abe, recently had a faith-testing situation. He hadn't had a vacation in five years and desperately wanted to unplug with a month-long trip in Bali. But of course there was fear around it. Obviously a vacation like that is a lot of money, but on top of that, he wouldn't be getting paid for that entire month while he was away. Long story short, Abe booked the vacation on faith. "I had faith that the finances would work out." And they did! Abe's finances appeared seemingly out of the blue. Here's how abundance showed up for him… I hired him to train me 3-4 sessions a week. Plus, he received a surprise bonus and had the busiest month of his career the month before he left. Long story short? Abe came back from his trip fully rested and more abundant than ever. Now, I've oversimplified the ease at which this all happened, because after all, faith is not intuitive to our brains. Our brains send out the emergency flares any time fear starts creeping in to keep us safe. But this is the exact spot where we need to interrupt those thoughts and do the opposite – no matter how uncomfortable it makes us. "Just because it doesn't feel intuitive doesn't mean it doesn't work." Let blind faith lead you. Don't let fearful thoughts get in the way. Abundance only happens when you truly feel the faith at your core. In This Episode You Will Learn: How one man acted on faith and attracted abundance Why you don't have to know the how or where in all situations Why it's so important to have faith to attract abundance Resources: For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.

I am so grateful that I was able to catch best-selling author, Chris Guillebeau, during this 100-city book tour and pick his brain about his current book, Side Hustle: From Idea to Income in 27 Days. If you're thinking of picking up a side hustle, be sure to tune in as he talks about important factors to consider when choosing one and following through with it. Hint: His book offers a simple path that with hard work will help you rock your side hustle. -- Question Highlights: After visiting every country in the world (193), what have you learned about business, money or people that has absolutely blown your mind? What have you noticed when it comes to entrepreneurship compared to the U.S.? How do people in other parts of the world view the idea of working so hard and long to make money compared to the U.S.? Do you have a favorite moment of giving? How realistic is it for someone to have a successful side hustle up and running, churning out cash, in 27 days? What's one of your all-time favorite side hustle success stories? Where do most people typically get stuck or go wrong in their side hustle? In This Episode You Will Learn: Why Chris set out to visit 193 countries About the importance of sharing acts of generosity How a side hustle can add more security and create an additional asset What a side hustle is The range of money a side hustle can make About some of Chris's side hustle success stories About some of the common things are stalling side hustle progress And so much more… Chris's Thoughts… "The pursuit of wealth for wealth's sake just becomes a compulsion and it's not making us happier." "You can do good things for yourself and help people at the same time." "Helping others can help you help yourself." "Whatever success I have now is very closely related to those years of exploration and discovery and giving of myself." "I take complex concepts and turn them into a simple path." "You don't have to live your life as others expect." -- Chris Guillebeau is the New York Times bestselling author of The $100 Startup, The Art of Non-Conformity, and other books. During a lifetime of self-employment, he visited every country in the world (193 in total) before his 35th birthday. Every summer in Portland, Oregon he hosts the World Domination Summit, a gathering of creative, remarkable people. His latest book, Born for This, will help you find the work you were meant to do. Resources: FB: @chrisguillebeau IG: @193countries SideHustleSchool.com Book: Side Hustle: From Idea to Income in 27 Days by Chris Guillebeau Found on Amazon http://amzn.to/2xR7MEy or wherever books are sold. Blog: The Art of Non-Conformity found at chrisguillebeau.com Daily Podcast: Side Hustle School https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/side-hustle-school/id1188487073?mt=2 -- For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.

My Two Cents – Ep. 59 – The "Up-Leveling Trap" and How to Avoid It We're often told that if we want to get further and have more success we must start surrounding ourselves with those who are doing what we want to do or are doing bigger things. This is a good thing, however, when we continually spend time with these types of people we start falling into the "up-leveling trap," which is comparison. We start feeling like we're not doing enough because we're not where they are. But here's the thing…mentors are supposed to be ahead of you! Don't compare your journey to theirs. Be conscious of your own journey and love where you're at. "You have to pause and look back at how far you've come instead of looking at how far you have left to go." Be grateful that someone else has done it first and is willing to share how to get you there. Be grateful they've given you a "roadmap." "Be grateful for who you are and what you have right now and what you're doing, but be equally excited about where you're going." When you can find this balance between the two, you know you're on a healthy journey to success and abundance. The next time you find yourself about to fall into the up-leveling trap, do me (and yourself) a favor and make a conscious effort to stop comparison in its tracks. Catch your thoughts and meditate for five minutes in a quiet place. Think about and picture how far you've come in the last week, month, year and beyond. I promise it will shift your perspective and help ground you where you're supposed to be. It's definitely normal for these thoughts to come up, but it is not OK to let them stop you, to wallow in them or let them be an excuse. Be grateful that others have paved the way for you and also allowed you to create your own unique path to success. And be assured that if you stay ambitiously on this path success and abundance will follow. In This Episode You Will Learn: What the "up-leveling trap" is and how to avoid it Why the gap between you and your mentors should be view as a roadmap Why it's important to have gratitude for your journey Resources: For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.

I am so glad that today's guest and wildly successful entrepreneur, Joey Fazio, and I were recently introduced by a mutual friend. Growing up in a military family, his life was a bit atypical as his father was gone often (at age 12 his dad was deployed and didn't come home for three years). Joey left his parents' home at the age of 17, joined college a little after only to eventually drop out at age 20 and join the military (Air Force) himself. Always having an innate drive for success and dreams of bigger things, he left his secure military job to pursue the unknown. Unfortunately, his wife at the time (who had two children with) did not share his passion, and they divorced. So, at the age of 26, Joey started over with a negative net worth, but knew he would become a multi-millionaire by age 36. Spoiler alert: He's now 36 and a multi-millionaire. You don't want to miss this episode as Joey shares his amazing, but sometimes difficult entrepreneurial journey. I truly appreciated how authentic and vulnerable our conversation was and I know that you will resonate with it as well – especially on topics of relationships, money and giving back. -- Question Highlights: What were you feeling like when you were starting over with nothing? What is your advice for those who feel someone they love is holding them back? What did you learn in the military that you use today? Where can someone develop discipline if they haven't been in the military? Of your business, which is your favorite? Where does your insane entrepreneurial drive come from? Would you be able to make as big a difference as you do now without money? What does money mean to you? How do you want your kids to grow up viewing money and opportunity? In This Episode You Will Learn: About how Joey turned a negative worth into millions Advice on what to do if you have an unsupportive partner or spouse Why discipline is essential to growing a successful business The importance of working from the bottom up in a company Why time and opportunity is more important than money How Joey raises his kids to view money And so much more… Joey's Thoughts… "Time is the most valuable resource that any of us have." "Act now – the sooner the better." "Couples that share goals and have the same vision have a much higher chance of succeeding than those with separate goals." "If you don't have the partner who supports you and sees your vision – leave." "Start at the bottom. Work every position. Be the smartest person in the room." "If you have the opportunity to put yourself in a position of power and that truly helps people and makes a difference – do it." "You can't help anyone from the bottom." "If you piss off 10 people to help a million – do it." "It's not about the money, it's about the opportunity." "If you're going to help, go all in." -- Joseph Fazio, is a seasoned entrepreneur who has owned and operated businesses for 18+ years. Joseph has owned/owns 4 different franchised business models as well as proprietary concepts and start-ups. Specific to restaurants, Joseph owns several Denny's franchises and is a certified restaurant operator. Joseph, has won multiple awards with the Denny's organization and was named IFA Franchisee of the Year and was awarded by Congress in 2013 for work two Tint World stores that he owned. Joseph, holds college degrees in both Computer Science and Human Resources Management and is a Disabled Veteran having served six years in the United States Air Force. Since separating from the Air Force, Joseph has owned/operated over 20 businesses and has excelled dramatically in both the fitness and entertainment arenas. In 2016, Joseph sold the largest outsourced personal training and gym management company in the United States, after growing his company to 2,000+ personal trainers and managing over 300 gyms. During this time, Joseph created the supplement company "FitStrong" that sponsored/managed 6 top 10 Olympians as well as roughly 100 other athletes/ambassadors. During this time, Joseph perfected athlete and celebrity marketing/management and currently works with some of the biggest names in social media as well as professional athletes and entertainers. Joseph is now a multi-unit franchisee of Crunch Fitness and is developing Phoenix, Arizona. He has expanded the FitStrong brand to include nutrition shops, and is in the process of becoming the franchisor. Joseph, brings a plethora of business, marketing and branding knowledge to any team. Joseph's background in computer science, combined with his involvement in the celebrity and athlete management space, empowers him with a high-level understanding of social media, information technology, and network marketing. Joseph's various skill-sets make him a key player to have. Resources: IG: @joeyfazio13 Joseph.fazio@gmail.com Guardians for Heroes: guardianforheroes.org -- For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.

Take a poll on how people feel about sales and my guess is that you'll see a large portion of people who are uncomfortable with it or just plain don't like it. If sounds like you, I encourage you to stay put and hear my take on it. First off, sales intrigues me. I'm kind of a nerd that way, but I like it! And maybe it's because I do approach it from a more positive perspective. "You're always selling someone on an idea that you believe in." Whether it's a point of view or a product, I think most can agree with that statement, but link it to money and that's when people start to get uncomfortable. And it's likely because they had bad experiences that helped support that feeling. So my goal with this episode is to change those opinions and feelings around selling and help you get comfortable with it. Let's take the words "sales" and "money" out of the equation. Now you can focus on the people, and offer them a valuable solution for their problem. "You're currently placing too much value on money and not enough value on your customers' needs." It's all about an equal energy/value exchange. As Lisa Nichols puts it, "Sales is just a dignified conversation enrolling two people into a new possibility to enhance their lives." Sales doesn't have to be sleazy and it doesn't mean that anyone is getting the wool pulled over their eyes. Sales is taking an interest in the actual people – not their money (even though that's an amazing side effect). "The best sales are caring conversations." But just like any relationship, don't be surprised if the sale or friendship isn't locked in right away. It takes time and follow-up to build a connection. Have patience and don't make the mistake of stopping that conversation because you think they're going to say no. "Don't create a false no in your head just because the person who you're selling to isn't ready to say yes." A person saying "not yet" is not a NO. Don't get tripped up by doubts and don't stop out of fear or being judged. The world needs your unique solutions! "Not selling to protect your ego is being selfish – not caring." If you're aligned in integrity and you whole-heartedly believe in your solution or product, it will eventually happen and abundance will appear. It is your moral obligation to share your solutions with others. Because if you're not, who else will they turn to? In This Episode You Will Learn: Why people are so uncomfortable about sales How sales is essentially helping to solve peoples' problems Why it's so important to take an interest in those you're trying to sell to Resources: For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.