The Chris Harder Show

Balancing professionalism and authenticity can be tricky. Am I being professional, or am I being inauthentic and reserved? Ultimately, there is no right way to be other than yourself! Today, Lori and I open up about our ongoing exploration of being fully ourselves in the public eye and share our tips for maintaining authenticity while meeting societal expectations. We know this process can be challenging and uncomfortable, but by accepting your journey of finding yourself, you will live a more satisfying and enjoyable life, despite any outside criticism. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: - The challenge of maintaining authenticity while sticking to professional expectations - Understanding that personal growth is constantly evolving - Overcoming the fear of negative comments or backlash - Tips for experimenting with authenticity in different modalities RESOURCES - Text WORKSHOP to 310-496-8363 to get on the VIP text list for the Girlfriends & Business Workshop! - Text ROUNDTABLE to 310-421-0416 to get information on our next roundtable event. CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Listen to Earn Your Happy CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow me: @chriswharder Visit my website: chrisharder.me Learn more about frello, my peer-to-peer lending app: frelloapp.com Follow frello: @frello_app

With a wealth of experience as press secretary for the mayor of New York, running both the Miami Dolphins and the New York Jets, and as author of "Burn the Boats," Matt Higgins is a true trailblazer. Matt's story is a powerful reminder that success is not just for the privileged few but for anyone with the courage to pursue their dreams. In our conversation, Matt shares invaluable insights on how to turn trauma into opportunity, the importance of trusting your instincts, and how taking significant risks can lead to great rewards. If you've ever felt weighed down by circumstances, limited by your doubts, or unsure how to harness your ambitions, you'll want to jot down some notes! IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: - Matt's inspiring journey, driven by an inner calling for more - The unwavering commitment required to achieve your big goals - Prioritizing your instincts over data - Tips for enhancing your branding and marketing to stand out in competitive markets - Who will benefit from the "Burn the Boats" book? - Why opportunity is a fleeting resource – seize it now! RESOURCES - Text ROUNDTABLE to 310-421-0416 to get information on our next roundtable event CONNECT WITH MATT Follow Matt: @mhiggins Connect with Matt on LinkedIn HERE Sign up for Matt's Newsletter HERE Buy "Burn the Boats" CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow me: @chriswharder Visit my website: chrisharder.me Learn more about frello, my peer-to-peer lending app: frelloapp.com Follow frello: @frello_app

Today, I'm reminding you that finding a balance between having money and enjoying life is so important! You can't just hoard all your cash and miss out on creating those life-long memories. Of course, money is essential, but unlike time, it will always return. You need to prioritize your happiness, invest in creating memories, and share experiences with your loved ones. You work hard for the money you have, and you deserve to spend it. IN THIS EPISODE: - You only live once - Don't be overly cautious or so frugal that you prevent seizing the opportunity for experiences - Money will always return. Time will not. - The moment in my life when my mindset shifted RESOURCES - Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow me: @chriswharder Visit my website: chrisharder.me Learn more about frello, my peer-to-peer lending app: frelloapp.com Follow frello: @frello_app

To increase your capacity for success and overcome challenges, you have to start by embracing them. Just like building physical strength through exercise, tasks that once seemed intimidating will become more manageable over time. If you're striving for average goals, even minor setbacks can feel enormous. But, setting audacious, big goals can make current challenges seem insignificant by comparison. Remember that the size of your challenges is directly related to the size of your goals. So aim high, and don't let the fear of challenges hold you back from pursuing your dreams! IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: - Why the size of your challenges are always in direct proportion to the size of your goals - How to embrace the obstacles and increase your capacity - Tips for setting your big and substantial goals - Overcoming fears that are holding you back from your dreams RESOURCES - Text WORKSHOP to 310-496-8363 to get on the VIP text list for the Girlfriends & Business Workshop! - Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras and Business Perspectives CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Listen to Earn Your Happy CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow me: @chriswharder Visit my website: chrisharder.me Learn more about frello, my peer-to-peer lending app: frelloapp.com Follow frello: @frello_app

Doing great things requires a massive amount of energy, which is why it's crucial to prioritize your overall well-being in the pursuit of your goals. Today, I'm sharing my personal experiences, daily routines, and effective practices to help you maintain mental, physical, and relationship health. By taking these daily steps towards self-care, like recognizing your accomplishments or cultivating gratitude, you will improve your well-being, increase your chances of success, and be one step closer to fulfilling your potential. IN THIS EPISODE: - Why you need to be prioritizing your well-being - Micro-actions, non-negotiables, and daily habits to sustain motivation and energy - Surrounding yourself with supportive content, like podcasts and books - Journaling exercises to maintain clarity, positivity, and focus RESOURCES - Text ROUNDTABLE to 310-421-0416 to get information on our next roundtable event - Check out the GrowthDay App HERE CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow me: @chriswharder Visit my website: chrisharder.me Learn more about frello, my peer-to-peer lending app: frelloapp.com Follow frello: @frello_app

Financial expert Mel Abraham joins Chris Harder to discuss achieving financial freedom and making deliberate choices with money. Topics include identifying money symptoms, building wealth, multiple income sources, overcoming health challenges, and the power of compounding. They also share details about the upcoming event Affluence Live.

If you want to operate your sales efficiently and effectively, you need to understand your three tiers of skill sets. The first tier is your natural abilities, the second tier is learnable skills, and the third tier consists of skills that are out of your range and are best outsourced. Today, we're breaking down each of these tiers and reminding you to focus on your unique strengths and build a network of diverse talents. This way, you can spend the most time and effort doing what you do best and outsource or trade skills to fill in the gaps! IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: - Leaning into the skills that come naturally to you - Tips for learning intentionally and cultivating your strengths - How to outsource tasks or trade skills for your weak areas - Advice for not comparing yourself to the success of others RESOURCES - Text WORKSHOP to 310-496-8363 to get on the VIP text list for the Girlfriends & Business Workshop! - Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras and Business Perspectives CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Listen to Earn Your Happy CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow me: @chriswharder Visit my website: chrisharder.me Learn more about frello, my peer-to-peer lending app: frelloapp.com Follow frello: @frello_app

Lori and I are chatting with our close friend and absolute lighthouse for good people seeking personal growth, Christine Hassler. With over two decades of experience as a master coach, psychologist, bestselling author, and speaker, Christine has devoted her life to providing compassionate guidance to her clients and training coaches to work effectively and safely with theirs. In our conversation, Christine explains why all coaches need to invest in proper training and tools. Her Elementum Coaching Institute not only teaches coaching skills but also emphasizes energetics, coaching hygiene, and preventing burnout to equip coaches for long-term success. Christine also shares her coaching methods for emotional availability, acceptance, setting boundaries, and releasing your expectations of others. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: - How to choose the right coach for you - Tools and strategies for finding your breakthrough - Using emotional release methods and somatic work for healing - The qualities of a great coach and the ways Elementum will teach you to be one - Why you need to be investing in your personal growth and improvement RESOURCES - Claim your $2,500 Elementum Coaching Institute credit HERE - Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE Follow Christine: @christinehassler Visit Christine's Website: christinehassler.com Check out Elementum Coaching Institute: elementumcoachinginstitute.com Read Expectation Hangover: Overcoming Disappointment in Work, Love, and Life Listen to Over It And On With It CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Listen to Earn Your Happy CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow me: @chriswharder Visit my website: chrisharder.me Learn more about frello, my peer-to-peer lending app: frelloapp.com Follow frello: @frello_app

I've said it before, and I'll say it again - a rising tide lifts all ships. Being in a market saturated with established businesses and players should encourage you to jump in, not shy away. Today, I'm breaking down my three essential strategies for success in a crowded market - honing in on your niche, mastering your marketing and communication, and knowing your numbers. By passionately embracing these three strategies, your business will thrive regardless of the market around you. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: - The misconceptions of oversaturation - Tips for dialing in on what sets you apart from the rest of the market - Strategies for amplifying your marketing and communication - Why you need to understand your numbers RESOURCES - Text ROUNDTABLE to 310-421-0416 to get information on our next roundtable event CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow me: @chriswharder Visit my website: chrisharder.me Learn more about frello, my peer-to-peer lending app: frelloapp.com Follow frello: @frello_app

To unlock the most successful version of yourself, you need to trust your intuition, challenge your beliefs, and overcome the fear of disappointing others. Today, we're exploring strategies for getting unstuck so you can fulfill your potential. Plus, we share some personal stories of pivotal moments in our lives where we chose to make decisions that aligned with our values and dreams rather than seeking approval from others, and we haven't looked back! IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: - A simple technique to use when you're feeling stuck - Our personal examples of times when we overcame feeling stuck - How to make decisions in alignment with your goals rather than seeking approval from others - Tips for taking bold actions and challenging your limiting beliefs RESOURCES - Text WORKSHOP to 310-496-8363 to get on the VIP text list for the Girlfriends & Business Workshop! - Text ROUNDTABLE to 310-421-0416 to get information on our next roundtable event CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Listen to Earn Your Happy CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow me: @chriswharder Visit my website: chrisharder.me Learn more about frello, my peer-to-peer lending app: frelloapp.com Follow frello: @frello_app