The Chris Harder Show

We're in Austin for the GrowthDay LIVE event and it's been such an energy boost! These rooms not only plug us back into our community and help us meet new people, but they're also a great reminder of why it's so important to celebrate what makes you unique. We're sharing takeaways from Ed Mylett's impactful keynote speech and unpack how his message landed for us. Plus, Lori shares what she does to alleviate her nerves before getting on stage. Stay tuned for an upcoming episode where we're going to recap more of this weekend! IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The #1 thing that's helped us improve as speakers and presenters The importance of having a powerful stage presence and knowing how to communicate your message effectively Why we love going to events like GrowthDay LIVE An analogy from Ed Mylett's presentation that really resonated with us Details about Lori's upcoming workshop with Katrina Scott 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 to boost your day. CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink 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

One of my good friends Natalia Benson recently had me on her show to break down some of the barriers that stop people from achieving financial freedom. I get into the three pieces of financial advice that I wish I would've taken seriously when I was younger and explain exactly how you can start applying those lessons to your life today. I also share what to do if you want to transform your current financial picture and create a solid foundation for investing. Natalia is an amazing example of what it looks like to take advantage of economic shifts and put the work into yourself and your business, so you don't want to miss this conversation! IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How I started to change my money mindset after hitting my financial rock bottom in 2009 Strategies for monetizing the economic changes happening right now Tools for gaining insight into your spending habits Tangible ways to take the fear out of your financial situation Why you don't need to know everything about the stock market in order to start investing RESOURCES Discipline is Destiny by Ryan Holiday Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH NATALIA Follow Natalia: @natalia_benson Learn more about Natalia: nataliabenson.com Listen to Natalia Benson: The Podcast 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

The common thread in everyone's success story is the role that generosity plays in it. Whether you realize it or not, someone's small (or large) act of kindness helped propel you to where you are today, and you're capable of doing the same for someone else. In this episode, I'm sharing examples of the incredible trickle down effect that generosity has and recapping how I channeled that concept into my new peer-to-peer lending app, frello. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The compounding effect of simple, kind acts Why talking about money and what we can do with it should be normalized Understanding the impact of giving away some of your time, expertise, or money to someone who could really benefit from it The story that inspired frello RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages 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

Lori and I grew up with extremely different ideas about sales and making money. In her religion, it was considered bad to be a salesperson, but in my world, it was celebrated and something I felt naturally gifted in. No matter what your money story is, we're sharing our tips for improving your sales skills and breaking down the lessons we've learned from our decades of experience. If you're willing to set aside your ego and help people make better decisions with your product, there's no limit on what you can achieve. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Advice for people who feel uncomfortable on sales calls How to enroll people into a vision of possibility What to do if you're not winning your sales conversations Key takeaways from our time in network marketing RESOURCES Check out the FREE webinar we did with Chalene Johnson! Go to loriharder.com/impact to get the replay. Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink 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

My go-to tech expert Jim Carter joins me on this episode to explain how new AI tools can help business owners expand their reach and impact for a fraction of the cost and time. Jim demonstrates exactly how sites like ChatGPT and Midjourney can help with creating original written and image content for social media, newsletters, websites, and more. He also shares what's new in the market that help entrepreneurs stay focused on income-producing tasks. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Using AI to reimagine and refresh content you've already posted Why SEO is more important now than ever before How to use AI to reduce your bottom line Ways to improve the output of the AI tools you use RESOURCES Check out Jim's FREE ChatGPT Tutorial: fastfoundations.com/chatGPT AssemblyAI Midjourney AI Excel Bot Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH JIM Follow Jim on Instagram: @causehacker Learn more about the Fast Foundations Mastermind: fastfoundations.com 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

When I ask people what they're working for, the common theme between all of their answers is choice. Maybe they want to choose to do more with their kids, or to live where they want, or enjoy a certain lifestyle. I'm sharing exactly how to figure out the amount of money your business needs to generate in order for you to live your dream. Once you're laser focused on that number, making decisions and setting goals becomes a whole lot easier. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Why I believe that choice is the best thing that money can buy Understanding that a bigger net worth doesn't always mean a better life How to get crystal clear on your current financial profile The breakdown of my 'Dream Life Budget Exercise' RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages 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

There's a simple formula for achieving your goals: Stay committed, even when it's not convenient. The initial interest that sparked your idea isn't going to be strong enough to get it across the finish line. But, when you put some healthy pressure behind your goals and surround yourself with people who help you stay on track, you'll be able to work through any challenges that come up along the way. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Learning more about our Enneagram types What keeps us committed to our goals, especially on hard days Why it's so important to actively schedule in needle-moving actions on your calendar Exciting news about my peer-to-peer lending app RESOURCES Interested in being an investor in frello? Check out frelloapp.com/invest Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink 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

One of our goals for this year is to be more intentional and consistent with posting on Instagram. Our friend Chalene Johnson is the absolute master of organic growth and engagement on social media, so we recently sat down with her to get all her top tips. Chalene shares industry insight into how to get more followers to watch your stories, what to do if you want to monetize your page, and how to create content that actually impacts your community. We cut through all the generic advice in this episode and really get into what works. If you want to take it a step further, check out our upcoming free social media webinar: loriharder.com/impact IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How to take advantage of the current Instagram algorithm Chalene's #1 tip for people who want to grow their audience The different strategies between main feed posts, stories, and reels What to do if you're sales and affiliate marketing links have slowed down Why Chalene purposely leaves information off her stories and captions An Instagram stories hack to double (or even triple) your views RESOURCES Join us for our FREE webinar to go deeper on everything we cover in this episode, plus learn how to create a unique plan that works for your business! Go to loriharder.com/impact to sign up. Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. CONNECT WITH CHALENE Follow Chalene: @chalenejohnson Learn more on Chalene's website: chalene.com Listen to The Chalene Show CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink 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 know transforming your financial reality can feel overwhelming, but it's actually more simple than you might think. My motto is 'control what you can control,' or in other words, start slow and try strategies that are slightly outside of your comfort zone to build up game-changing habits. Don't know where to start with investing? Open a high-yield savings account instead. Want to pay your credit card down? Try to go 30 days without using it. When you strip it down to the basics, it's easier to get on track with your financial goals. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Tools to rein in any unnecessary or unconscious spending How to start increasing your investment risk tolerance Examples of ways to increase your monthly savings margin Why it's so important to start doing something instead of nothing when it comes to your financial future RESOURCES Wealthfront Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages 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

We're only four months into this year and we've already learned so much about optimizing our time and getting clear on different business goals. In this episode, we share what's currently lighting us up and fast-tracking our progress. We also talk about the main takeaways from the latest Roundtable Strategy Session and discuss exciting updates on different business ventures and upcoming events. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Staying open-minded to what you can learn from people in different industries The key to expanding your reach and revenue What makes a great founder Learning to really use your network and receive support What to expect from Lori's branding and networking workshop RESOURCES Text WORKSHOP to 310-496-8363 to learn more about the workshop with Katrina Scott! Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business Listen to Earn Your Happy CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me