The Chris Harder Show

Top fitness entrepreneur and founder of JillFit, Jill Coleman, has always had a love for fitness and was confident in her ability to effectively train herself and others. It was only when she decided to move her business completely online that she realized she had a lot to learn. Immersing herself in all things business from books to a business coach, Jill built a business that now helps others build an online platform for their own fitness business. As with anything, her success didn't grow overnight, however with an abundant and authentic mindset, she now has waitlists for her programs. Jill truly believes that there is enough for everyone and if you're staying authentic to who you are, you're always going to attract the right people – and more money to go with it. If you're looking to catapult your fitness business (or any other business) forward, this podcast is sure to inspire you to take action – especially if that action isn't perfect. Don't miss business lessons and nuggets of wisdom from this seasoned entrepreneur! -- Question Highlights: What is the back story to your successful fitness entrepreneur journey? Has perfectionism held you back and if so, how did you break through that? Were you 100% sure with the decision to move your business completely online? How do you find time to balance fun and business? How did you know it was time to start delegating in order to leverage your time? How did you convince yourself to invest in business coaching? Why are masterminds so effective? What trend are you seeing when it comes to money mindsets? What role has generosity played in your business? In This Episode You Will Learn: About Jill's fitness entrepreneurial journey How perfectionism can hold you back About the significance of choosing time over money Why investing before you're ready can catapult your business The benefits of having an abundance mentality Why Jill prioritizes her work over the money Why it's so important to give not only money, but time, knowledge and emotional bandwidth And so much more… Jill's Thoughts… "I'm not going to be for everyone, but the people I'm for I'm going to deliver them the best value." "I'm willing to take coaching or feedback, but it has to be from a source I trust." "Know what you're good at, play to your strengths and do the best with the rest of it." "The more I spend, the more I bring in." "If I enjoy what I'm doing and I enjoy what I put out, I'm going to do more of it and keep doing it." "The more money I've made, the more I've given." "If it's not shared, it's not valuable." "I prefer the messiest action over the most perfect inaction." "The more I invest in myself, into others and experience, the more I get back 10-fold." -- Jill Coleman, is the co-founder of Metabolic Effect Inc. and the owner of JillFit, a health and wellness brand, with a unique focus on mindset. She holds a master's degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport and a BS in Health & Exercise Science from Wake Forest University. Jill's 16-year journey in the health and fitness industry began when she got her very first job at a gym just for the free membership at 15. Since then, it's a been a whirlwind of education in exercise science and nutrition, fitness competitions, landing several national covers for fitness modeling and plenty of business growth. Jill's work has been featured in SELF magazine, Family Circle, SHAPE, Women's Health magazine, Prevention magazine, among others. Jill's passion lies in coaching in the areas of mindset, body and business, which she does via her elite yearly membership for women, The Best of You Coaching Club. -- Resources: Best of You – Year-Long Business Mentorship Program in the Fitness Space bit.ly/jf_boy2018 IG: @jillfit FB: facebook.com/JillFit/ -- For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.

Ah, balance – it's something you hear a lot of about. So is it real or is it a fairy tale? If the mere mention of balance has you feeling conflicted, you're not alone. Do we let flow just happen or do we take the bull by the horns and make it happen? As an entrepreneur, you have people like Tim Ferriss who promote a four-hour workweek while spending your time on remote islands or anywhere else in the world you want to work. And then you have the die-hard, Gary Vaynerchuk's, who are all about the hustle and working harder and harder. Honestly, I agree with both sides of that coin because either way and at some point, you're going to feel guilty. It sets in when you're working hard and take a break or not working as hard. Or it happens when you've got your sleeves rolled up, working hard and people tell you you've gotten out of touch and they never see you. That's why I believe that daily or weekly balance is a myth – or at the very least, it's misleading. "Balance is something that's always changing and that's the key. You need to honor it and change with it." Lori and I like to talk about in terms of "seasons." I cannot stress the importance enough of honoring the season you're in. Don't let someone else dictate what you should be doing, what do you feel like doing? "The key is to trade 'should' with 'I feel like.'" Pay attention to what you're feeling like. Are you amped and ready to power through for an extended period of time, or do you feel like going to the beach and eating pizza? Whichever season it is, know that eventually you're going to want a change. If you're working hard and in a productive mode, you're eventually going to want a period of rest, travel or play. On the flip side, those beach days will soon lead to boredom and restlessness and you'll likely crave a productive season. While I'm no expert, my typical "doing" season is about 120 days max and my season of "rest" follows for about 30-45 days. Again, these are just MY seasons – yours may be very different as there's no magic formula. Balance is purely subjective – it all boils down to how YOU feel. So in an effort to help you find balance between your seasons, I challenge you to do two things: Listen to and honor your season. Ignore all social media and other influencers (yes, even me) who are in a different season than you. Trust me. It will only make you feel guilty, Once you figure out this balance, I know you'll feel better. And when we feel better, we can do even more amazing things in life and business. In This Episode You Will Learn: If balance is real or just a fairy tale How balance can be compared to the different seasons The difference between a productive and rest season Resources: For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.

Now that I've got your attention, I'd like for you to meet Polly Rodriguez, Founder and CEO of Unbound, a sexual wellness company. Raised in the Midwest, this was not the path she saw herself taking early on in life, however after a cancer diagnosis in college and consequently a premature onset of menopause at the age of 21, she was compelled to dig when she found a lack of information in regard to it. What started as a small quest to more comfortably purchase sexual wellness products, Unbound has now grown into a wildly successful business (despite multiple barriers and misconceptions to break down) that empowers countless women to explore their sexuality. Don't miss this inspiring story that proves that anything is possible! -- Question Highlights: • What thoughts went through your head when you were diagnosed with cancer? • What is Unbound? • Where did you get the idea for it and how did it get started? • What was one of your biggest business challenges? • Was there any hesitation about starting a company in the sexual wellness field? Were you worried what your parents would think? • What does the landscape look like for women entrepreneurs? • What has to happen in order for it to be easier for women to have a successful start-up? • What initially drove you to give a portion of your business profits away? In This Episode You Will Learn: • How Polly came up with her business, Unbound • About the challenges of running a sexual wellness company • How Polly overcame the stigmas and misconceptions associated with sexual wellness products • Why giving away a portion of Unbound's profits boosts team morale • Why getting cancer is a huge part of Polly's success • Why it's so important to have a career that's more than just a job, that it has a purpose • And so much more… Polly's Thoughts… "Everything's a good experience if you have the right attitude." "If you can be really vulnerable and honest about what it is about human sexuality that interests you, you can just simmer in that awkward moment and why you're interested…and only good things can come from that." "I had to be brutally confident that it would work out." "Women, especially millennials, want a job that has a bigger meaning or purpose." "It's not just about selling, it's about something more meaningful." "Getting cancer was this weird gift that gave me permission to pursue a different path." "Something that feels selfish can actually be a charitable act in a lot of ways." -- From the start of her career, Unbound's CEO, Polly Rodriguez, has always been committed to elevating the customer experience from acceptable to exceptional. With a background in strategy consulting, she began at the firm, Deloitte, where she innovated new, thoughtful approaches to outdated customer tactics. Translating this skillset to an entirely different industry, Polly's next role was as Director of Growth for the YCombinator startup Grouper, which focused on the most flawed experience of all: dating in New York City (and subsequently globally). Yet, there was one interaction that continued to plague her — the process of shopping for, and finding, adequate sexual wellness products for the modern woman. It wasn't until Polly was diagnosed with cancer at age 21 and went through premature menopause as a result of the radiation treatment that she faced the disparaging barriers that women encounter when seeking to explore their own sexuality. Wanting to ameliorate the process of shopping for sex products — one that is often overwhelming and uncomfortable — she took her place as the CEO of Unbound, a sexual lifestyle company that specializes in subscription boxes, one-off thematic sets, and most recently an original collection. With the goal of helping women empower themselves through sexual exploration, Polly continues to innovate new and unprecedented approaches to a rapidly evolving industry. Resources: Unboundbox.com -- For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.

My Two Cents today is about a simple, but powerful topic, and it's about the importance of becoming more open…waaaay more open. Currently, I know a lot of people who don't understand why they're not further ahead than they are in life. The common denominator? All are working in silos – ideas, groups of people, etc. They've gotten so used to the way things are (and should be in their minds) and they aren't open to anything different. I can say this because I've been this person. I've shut down so many different opportunities all because I had already made a decision as to what it would be like. But once I became more open to entrepreneurship, networking and new point of views, the new possibilities rolled in and became new realities. And as embarrassing as it is to admit, I'm also more open to new people that I may have judged in the past. In order to make this shift though I had to get over the fear first. "Our lack of openness comes from fear or fear of change." I know that change and everything that goes along with it can be uncomfortable, but try different things on for size and see what happens. I've had so many life-shifting experiences that forced me to be more open and at the same time created amazing opportunities – in both life and business. What if that one small (or big) leap changes your life, too? So if you're wishing for more abundance in your life, whether it's money, happiness, memories or experiences, know that it comes down to this one powerful choice. And now's as good a time as any to make it. "Your break is on the other side of choosing to be open." In This Episode You Will Learn: • Why becoming more open will create more abundance in your life • How trying something "on for size" can lead to huge life changes • Why busting through fears is a part of being more open Resources: For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.

I heard today's guest, Olenka Cullinan, speak at an event recently and I just knew her story had to be shared with this audience. In a nutshell, this entrepreneurial powerhouse left Russia at age 19 with only $450 to her name (that she borrowed from her uncle) determined to seize the American dream and build anything she wanted. While growing up in an entrepreneurial household (her mom was a die-hard entrepreneur with her own company), she chose to pursue education instead in an effort to distance herself from the entrepreneurial world. Once in the U.S., she worked three jobs at one point to complete her education degree (and completed it without owing a cent!). While Olenka loved teaching people, she soon felt the pull to do more and leapt back into the entrepreneurial world while combining it with her training in education. She may have started off with humble beginnings, but she has since used the skills she knew she had and BUILT her own success. Olenka is determined to help others discover their passions and now teaches teenagers the skills to become successful entrepreneurs in her Rising Tycoons Academy. She truly believes in helping this country's youth turn their dreams into a dream life. I already know I'll be applying the principles she taught in this episode to my children down the road. Be sure to tune in to find out how you can too. -- Question Highlights: Why didn't you choose to be an entrepreneur right away when you came to the U.S.? What is the opportunity landscape here in the U.S. compared to where you came from? Do you believe there is an immigrant edge that gives you a leg up in terms of grit and hard work? What is Rising Tycoons? Where can adults do a better job in creating kid tycoons? What is a "passionista?" What is holding people back the most when it comes to pursuing their passionista journey? Do you see teens struggle with the same limiting beliefs that adults struggle with when it comes to earning money? How do you want your daughter to view money and success when she grows up? In This Episode You Will Learn: How Russian-born Olenka became an entrepreneur living the American dream How nothing is required outside of your own mindset and skills to build success Why opportunity is wide open for everyone Why it's so important to look at the actions that lead to results How Olenka teaches teens success skills in entrepreneurship, leadership and personal development Why parents must educate themselves on the world around their kids Why it's imperative that we stop preparing and start doing And so much more… Olenka's Thoughts… "If skills are learnable, then success is learnable, too." "Comfort and execution don't live on the same block." "You always choose. You can look at any circumstance in your life and choose what it becomes. Is it going to become an excuse or an opportunity? Because you can't have both at the same time." "We can only change the country by changing the next generation." "Stop preparing and start doing." "You have to practice the unsexy routine to get anywhere, but you have to give yourself small pieces of 'candy' along the way to remind yourself why you're doing that." "Kids have no issues with having dreams. They only have issues finding pathways for those dreams." "The moment you stop looking at money as something to move you forward and start looking at it as something that creates love in your community, family and in the world around you, is when you'll change your perspective." -- Olenka Cullinan is a CEO and Founder of Rising Tycoons, where she turns teens into mindful tycoons. Speaker and Success coach, Olenka has developed a "Backbone of Success"™ method that helps leaders become successful in life and the world. Olenka's work with teenagers from 21 countries, combined with humor and personal experiences led to her recent appearances at TEDx (twice) and made her into one of the nation's premier coaches. She has worked with startups, corporate leaders and some of the top youth organizations in the country: e.g. National Association of Secondary School Principals, National Association of Student Councils, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, TEDx, Job Corps, & Rotary Youth. Rising Tycoons Academies (RTA) program offers hands-on, real-world training, preparing a new generation of aspiring values-based entrepreneurial Leaders. Resources: olenkacullinan.com Go to OlenkaCullinan.com/fire to receive Olenka's free eBook: "Stop Preparing. Start Doing." You can also find the sign-up for her digital academy. IG: @olenkacullinan FB: facebook.com/olenacullinan -- For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.

What would you say if I told you that your future is fully in your control with the help of one empowerment hack? Too good to be true? Possibly, but then you're not using the hack. ;) Today's Two Cents talks about accepting 99.9% responsibility for your current situation. Think about it… The dots (your choices) always connect back to you. Whether it's a moment of weakness where you said yes or no to something or you missed an appointment because your car broke down…it doesn't matter. Whatever the "event" was, you made a choice and that choice is why you're where you're at now. Look, I'm not trying to be an ass (maybe trying to offer a bit of tough love), but this is meant to be a wake-up call to empower yourself by owning your choices! For example, when I lost my job some years ago, I could have blamed the recession, the company etc. But I didn't. I blamed myself because I chose that profession and I could have saved more money so it wasn't such a scary thing. I owned where I was and that day I made the decision to make a career change. "Once you own that you have caused the exact spot you woke up in today, then you are able to determine the exact spot you'll be in tomorrow." It's not always easy to own your choices – it's actually downright uncomfortable. But trust me, when I tell you that it's also where the magic happens. "You're fully in control to make your life awesome…or to make it difficult. It's your choice." Start owning your choices TODAY and create the life YOU want. In This Episode You Will Learn: What empowerment hack can help you create the life you want Why it's important to own our own choices How to recognize who's responsible for your current situation Resources: For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.

Imagine fleeing to the U.S. from communist Armenia at the age of 6 only to live with your family of five in one bedroom of a two-bedroom apartment. Your family is broke, you don't speak the language and you've been elected to go dumpster diving for expired food at the nearby grocery story. This was Bedros Keuilian's life and just a couple of the many other adversities he faced as a young immigrant. Having recently met Bedros at a mastermind event, I knew his story was one I needed to share. Not only does he provide a unique perspective, but he's also able to speak to so many aspects of entrepreneurship and money. Tune in to hear how he went from being broke to becoming the mastermind behind many of the most successful brands, businesses, thought leaders and best-selling authors throughout multiple industries (including the company he founded, Fit Body Boot Camp). This epic conversation is definitely one you want share with your friends and family. Enjoy! -- Question Highlights: Did your upbringing feel tough or did it feel normal to you? Do you feel that immigrants come here with a stronger work ethic and desire to succeed more than someone raised in the U.S.? How do you raise your children knowing they'll grow up privileged, but instill in them the grit and edge to know that they need to earn their keep? Who are your mentors? Did you know deep down that you were going to be this successful or was it a slow progression? What's the secret to asking people to pay you what your worth? How does one build self-confidence? Why is it so important to you to be a massive giver and to have your clients follow suit? In This Episode You Will Learn: How Bedros experienced adversities as an immigrant and overcame them The difference between a poor state of mind and always being financially broke How Bedros is making peace with the scars of his childhood About different ways to raise kids to be grounded and giving humans Why self-confidence is the missing ingredient in many entrepreneurs and how to build it How to turn adversity into an advantage Why it's important to give without expectation And so much more… Bedros's Thoughts… "I've got the immigrant edge and the American dream." "The more you pay, the more you pay attention." "I learned to turn adversity into an advantage." "Take a little bit of money from a lot of people." "Build your self-esteem and confidence so you know that you deserve more. Once you know you deserve more, you will command more." "Being self-aware builds self-confidence." "The best high I can get is to serve." "We, as humans, have to be selfish in order to survive." "I can put my money to work to help the people I love." -- Before You Can Build an Empire, You Have to Walk Like an Emperor… Bedros Keuilian is the One Man Who Can Teach You. As a child, he ate out of dumpsters and couldn't speak a word of English. Today, Bedros is a best-selling author, and the founder and CEO of the world's fastest-growing fitness franchise, Fit Body Boot Camp. He's also famous for helping 24 of his clients go from being in debt to growing 7 figure generating empires, and helping thousands more turn their passions into multiple six figure businesses. Resources: bedroskeuilian.com IG: @ bedroskeuilian FB: facebook.com/bedroskeuilian Bedros's book, Man Up, comes out July 2018. Be the first to know details, by signing up at ManUp.com -- For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.

These days we've been hearing a lot about having an abundance mindset. Many claim to have it, but they still don't seem to be "winning." My two cents? Many people don't truly understand the meaning of the word. "If you truly understand abundance, the excitement, not the stress, would keep you up at night." Many don't get that if they truly understood what abundance meant, 90% of their problems would potentially go away. And this mindset doesn't just apply to finances. It's also about leaving a bad relationship because you know there's a better one out there. It's leaving your soul-sucking job because you know you can and will level up. You have a hard-wired belief that even if you lose everything, you know how to get it back (and often more). "There is no ceiling other than the one we put on ourselves." Truly understanding abundance means that there's enough to go around for everyone. It means the more you give, the more you get back – in all ways. So why don't we understand? Did we miss Abundance 101? No! We've just been programmed to only see scarcity from a young age. Whether it be our parents (even though they were well intentioned) or the media (Buy NOW before it's gone!), we've been taught that everything goes away if we don't act now. So, I challenge YOU to understand abundance and put an end to that lack mentality. "I challenge you to ask why others keep winning while you follow the rules and can't seem to get ahead." Question what you've done up to this point, and be open to brand new mindsets if you want something different than you have today. In This Episode You Will Learn: Why a lack mindset can be linked to the absence of abundance How you are either attracting lack or abundance How the abundance mindset applies to relationships, money, career and more Resources: For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.

Today's episode is a modern-day Cinderella story…except there's no fairy godmother or prince in it. Real-estate rock star, Tami Pardee, learned to work hard at a young age and she's been working ever since. Having been raised poor and later brought into wealth, she was taught early on the value of money and the importance of hard work and getting things done. This minivan-driving mom of four uses this same work ethic and drive to dominate L.A.'s residential real estate market today. Listen in to find out how she balances this massively successful business with a family and why she feels called to give back by helping others find or reignite their purpose. -- Question Highlights: Where did your drive for insane success come from? Did you always want this level of success? What are some of your wall-kicking business moments/challenges? How did you work through those challenges? How do you balance a busy family and a busy, successful career? How do you want your children to define success? What effect has your MS diagnosis had on your life/career? What is the main driver of your success? Why is giving back so important to you? Is there a correlation between success and giving? In This Episode You Will Learn: About the impact that hard work has had on Tami's life Why Tami dominates the Los Angeles residential real estate market Why it's so important to serve others Tips to maintain your customer relationships How to deal with the haters Why Tami involves her children in various areas of her business About the importance of living a life of purpose Why you must be successful in all areas of your life: personal, relationships, family, community and business And so much more… Tami's Thoughts… "I'm not really about money, it's more about the comfort of knowing that everything is OK and I control my own destiny." "I was driven by helping people." "If you take care of your farm, the farm will take care of you." "If you show up as loving and kind and are good to people, they're going to reflect that." "In order to live, you need connection, purpose and passion." "It feels good to give back – it feeds the soul." "If you don't have fear, you're doing something wrong." "We need to own our own power." -- Tami Halton Pardee's expertise in Southern California real estate and entrepreneurship is unrivaled. As owner and principal broker of Halton Pardee + Partners (formerly Pardee Properties), Tami is the #1 agent in Los Angeles and the company is the #1 brokerage on the Westside. Responsible for selling over $2 billion worth of residential and commercial properties since beginning in 2005, Tami has built a new model for real estate to better serve clients. In recognition of her work as both an entrepreneur as well as her focus on charity, Good Housekeeping presented Tami the 2016 Awesome Women Award, plus she received a nomination by the Los Angeles Business Journal for Philanthropist of the Year in 2016. Tami received her undergraduate degree from Boston University and her MBA from Loyola Marymount University and spent several years working in the corporate world before creating a business that integrated into the community. Understanding that the buying or selling of a home is one of life's most important life-changing decisions, Tami launched Halton Pardee + Partners with the goal of helping people have a seamless experience. Her unique business model creates a true work-family of staff employees (rather than the traditional independent contractor model), building a culture that results in continued success and a consistent ranking of #1 for sales in its region. Although Tami has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), she continues to drive toward the values and goals that allow her to help others. The Halton Pardee + Partners tagline of "Open Doors. Lifting Hearts. Changing Lives." is the credo that drives the company. Furthering Tami's deep commitment to the community, she created the Life-Changer Program that empowers the transformation of lives and communities. Via active participation and significant financial contributions to local charities that have a direct impact on the lives of those in need, the Life-Changer Program has worked with Harvest Home, Teen Project, Homeless Task Force, Venice Community Housing Corporation, and many more to tackle the issues important to Westside residents. Resources: Life Change Warrior Program lifechangewarrior.com Halton Pardee Real Estate Haltonpardee.com FB: facebook.com/tamihaltonpardee/ -- For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.

If you've been listening to my podcast, you know I want everyone to succeed. And what's more, I love it when a person's success is created by a no-excuses ability to succeed. Does that trait describe you? It's no coincidence that many of my podcast guests possess this same trait. Many have hit rock bottom only to become multi-millionaires later on. How were they able to do this? They turned the few assets they had into full-fledged resources. They were resourceful with what they had! "It's not how many resources you have, it's your resourcefulness that determines your ability to succeed." While some people are just "given" resources because they have the money to put behind it, I find that sometimes these are the people who end up failing. The stakes aren't as high and they're not as personally invested in the business or project. They're not concerned with the seemingly little things. My resourceful friends think a little differently – they see every seed (big or small) as something BIG. "Resourcefulness means you are able to find any little thing that other people might overlook and turn it into something big." Whether it's Googling, working two jobs and saving the money or getting to know the right people, you are fully equipped to create the level of resourcefulness that translates into massive success (however you define it). It's simply a matter of planting the seeds, nurturing them and watching them turn into your dreams. "When you fully grasp the idea that it's all about how resourceful you are instead of what resources you have, that's when you are fully empowered to know that your success is in your own hands." How resourceful are you? In This Episode You Will Learn: The difference between resources and resourcefulness Why having resources doesn't guarantee success How to turn your resourcefulness into resources Resources: For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.