The Chris Harder Show

I’m doing something new I’ve never done on the podcast before. I brought together 3 business powerhouses to talk about the biggest topics impacting entrepreneurs today - Natalie Jill, the master of midlife health and wellness; Justin Benson, an AI visionary and CEO of cutting-edge tech companies; and Jim Carter, AI specialist and CTO extraordinaire. We have an honest conversation about how the upcoming election is impacting our businesses, how to make more sales, and AI tools you likely don’t know about yet to optimize efficiency, changing how you do business. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Meet Natalie Jill, Justin Benson, and Jim Carter. 05:15 How is the upcoming election impacting your businesses? 07:30 Is it helpful or harmful to your business to talk openly about politics? 18:30 How to stay focused and continue to grow your business in polarized political seasons. 21:30 The growing role of AI in elections, media, and algorithms. 32:00 How are you using AI in your business? 45:45 The AI tool designed to assist podcasters and businesses. 55:45 Tips to make sales in the current economic climate. 01:01:00: How to scale sales training in your business without having to hire a bunch of sales trainers. 01:12:00 What are you doing to improve your health as a busy entrepreneur? RESOURCES Learn more about BARA AI HERE Check out Natalie’s Podcast 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 Frello: @frello_app Jim: https://jimcarter.me/ Justin: @justinbenson Natalie: @nataliejillfit

Want our biggest tips for keeping your closest relationships strong as you’re building your empire? Lori and I did a live Q&A session at Melissa Henault’s Burn Out to All Out event, where we discussed everything from pivoting to save your business to managing personal growth without leaving your partner behind. I even share the story of how Lori tricked me into going to a 10 day meditation retreat. We also answered questions from the audience on deciding if you should bring on a business partner, leveraging your personal brand to grow all your ventures, and what we do daily to make sure our marriage stays a priority while running multiple businesses. Tune in for an episode packed with tips + strategies!   HIGHLIGHTS 06:15 How to reframe your perspective to experience the challenges in your business differently. 09:45 When do you know it’s time to pivot in your business or in your career overall? 18:00 How we handle having multiple businesses.  21:30 Ways to leverage your personal brand to fuel everything else you do in business. 30:00 Things we’ve learned from witnessing each other overcome challenges in business. 35:15 Tips for navigating shifts in relationships as you begin a personal growth journey. 40:00 The time Lori tricked me into going on a meditation retreat. 44:45 How do you structure a business partnership that works best for both people? 49:30 How to know when it’s time to choose a business partner vs an employee.  52:00 Ways to handle family dynamics as you grow in business.  57:00 Things we do to prioritize our marriage. RESOURCES Apply to be in the 2025 Elite Mastermind - chrisharder.me/mastermind Get glōci HERE Use code: HAPPY at checkout for 25% off! 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  

How do you define and create a life you love? In this episode, I’m joined by award-winning artist, entrepreneur, and Emmy-nominated director who has made a massive impact in the photography world, Chase Jarvis. Chase has shot campaigns for some of the biggest brands out there, like Apple and Nike, and he even created a camera app named Apple's App of the Year. We talk about ways to overcome fear, trust in your intuition, and align your actions with your deepest values to create a life you love.    HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Chase Jarvis on Never Playing It Safe.  06:30 How do you define a life you love? 18:15 Lessons from a celebrity entrepreneur about creating a life you love.  24:00 Overcome the fears that are keeping you stuck. 28:45 How to overcome fears when you’re playing it safe.  32:45 What advice from your book do you still need to work on?   RESOURCES Get a FREE copy of Chase’s book - Never Play It Safe. Tag Chase and I on Instagram with your biggest takeaway! 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 Frello: @frello_app Chase: @chasejarvis  

Ever wonder what it really takes to build a strong community around your brand? It all starts with creating your own platform. In this episode, Lori and I break down how platforms like podcasts, events, or even small meetups build a community, create opportunities, and foster growth. We also share stories of how our platforms started small, the importance of highlighting others, and practical steps you can take to start building your own (even if you’re starting from zero). Tune in and learn how to elevate your community and, in turn, elevate yourself. HIGHLIGHTS Our new favorite way to use Glōci as a healthy late-night treat. How building a platform creates strong relationships and business opportunities. How Lori and I started small and grew our platform. How to highlight others in your community to create deeper connections. Details on the upcoming Dinner Series in Laguna Beach. RESOURCES Text DINNER to 310-421-0416 to get on the early VIP access list for our final Dinner Series event of 2024 in Laguna Beach. Learn more about the Dinner Series HERE Get glōci HERE Use code: HAPPY at checkout for 25% off! 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  

Want to raise the bar on your money mindset? It all starts with knowing where your money mindset comes from. In this episode, I share how my parents unknowingly instilled a strong money mindset in me from a young age and the power of normalizing an abundant lifestyle (especially when it’s not your current reality.) Whether you’re a parent looking to shape your child’s mindset or you’re trying to shift your own, get ready to build a wealth-oriented mentality. Tune in for tips that align your mindset with your goals. HIGHLIGHTS My top tip to make more room for abundance in your. How  to normalize luxury experiences to expand your money mindset. Ways to instill a positive money mindset in your kids. Who you should surround yourself with to elevate your expectations and results. RESOURCES Text DINNER to 310-421-0416 to get on the early VIP access list for the final Dinner Series event of 2024 in Laguna Beach. 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 Frello: @frello_app  

Are you feeling overwhelmed by your busy schedule? It’s not the workload itself that’s causing the pain — it’s the expectation that you should have more free time than you actually do. In this episode, Lori and I share how to reset your perspective, structure your calendar to prioritize what really matters, and embrace the joy that comes with building something big. You’ll also hear how we manage multiple startups, optimize our schedules, and find time for each other. Let’s break free from the busy trap and find happiness in the hustle. HIGHLIGHTS How Gloci is boosting our energy and focus while traveling. How we’re handling the pressure of building two startups at once. Our Monday non-negotiable that sets the tone for a productive week. How to keep your creative energy alive while balancing the tactical. What it takes to balance business growth with personal time and relationships. RESOURCES Get glōci HERE Use code: HAPPY at checkout for 25% off! 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

How much more likely would you be to reach a goal if you KNEW it was inevitable? In today's episode, I share the powerful difference between hoping and knowing, and how this difference helps you reach new personal records in your business, finances, and life. I tell the story of one of my Elite Mastermind members, Mike Lemieux, and what led him to crush a goal, making a new personal record—despite facing a major setback. Tune in to learn how your self-talk and determination make all the difference in reaching your next level.   HIGHLIGHTS How certainty impacts your performance in life and business. Ways to overcome setbacks and stay committed to your goals. The mantra I learned from Mike Lemieux's story, hitting a new personal record. How your self-talk is impacting your success. How to hit personal records in both life and business.   RESOURCES Apply for the Elite Mastermind - chrisharder.me/mastermind 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 Frello: @frello_app  

Is your mindset around money holding you back? It costs too much to be poor. Lori shares an example of this from a time in her 20’s when she was trying to save by living in a cheap apartment and her car got stolen. Having a poor money mindset (regardless of how much you have in the bank) is a sure way to stay stuck. In this episode, we share some universal laws about money, how to shift into an abundant mindset, and the most important investment you can make for your financial future.  HIGHLIGHTS How drinking Gloci twice a day is boosting my focus and energy. The real cost of a poor mindset. What Lori and I did to break free from a poor mindset. How shifting to an abundant mindset changes everything. Ways to make smart investments in yourself and your business. Details for our final Dinner Series of the year in Laguna Beach! RESOURCES Text DINNER to 310-421-0416 to get on the early VIP access list for our final Dinner Series event of 2024 in Laguna Beach. Get glōci HERE Use code: HAPPY at checkout for 25% off! 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  

Want to know one thing that sets apart businesses that take off and become wildly successful? Businesses like Uber, Expedia, and Airbnb have disrupted their industries and I’m doing the same thing with my company Frello, disrupting the lending industry by doing this one major thing. They are all aggregators of their industries. In this episode, I share ways to apply the aggregator model to any size and type of business.   HIGHLIGHTS The best type of business to have.  How to apply the aggregator model to any size of business. How a member of my mastermind is applying the aggregator model to her podcast. RESOURCES 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 Frello: @frello_app  

Are you finding sales challenging? It’s time to pivot from focusing on features and discounts to building authentic connections with your customers. In this episode, Lori and I are here to share strategies that will not only get eyes on your business, but actually close more sales. You'll learn the habit that will build your confidence in sales, how to leverage social proof, and how to transfer your excitement to potential customers to close the deal. Get ready to sell with confidence and connect with your customers.    HIGHLIGHTS How Glōci influences your decision-making and energy levels. The difference between getting eyeballs vs. closing sales. Emotional drivers that lead customers to make a purchase. Lori and I's personal approach to sales. Details on the final Dinner Series event of 2024.   RESOURCES Text DINNER to 310-421-0416 to get on the early VIP access list for the final Dinner Series event of 2024 in Laguna Beach. Get glōci HERE Use code: HAPPY at checkout for 25% off! 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