The Chris Harder Show

Lori joins me today on the show, along with Mark Sullivan and Josh Zieglowsky of ERC Specialists, a specialty payroll company exclusively dedicated to understanding and maximizing the CARES Act Employee Retention Credit (ERC) for U.S. businesses affected negatively by COVID-19. You've heard about PPP and EIDL, but this is actually a refund for the W2 wages that you paid as an employer. Mark and Josh explain what this tax credit is all about, who qualifies for it, and why your CPA hasn't told you about this yet. They also break down what you can expect from their services and highlight why this program is one of the few win-win-win situations out there. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The types of businesses that qualify for ERC What this refund can do for your company What inspired Mark and Josh to start ERC Specialists Addressing fear points and frequently asked questions RESOURCES Take the ERC Specialists 5-minute questionnaire at fastercexperts.com. 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 ABOUT JOSH Josh has been an entrepreneur for almost 20 years. His primary focus is investing in residential and commercial real estate. Josh's key expertise includes asset and portfolio management, broker relations, investor and client relations, banking relations, economic and demographic trends, market analysis, due diligence oversight, financing oversight, acquisition and disposition strategies, transaction oversight and business development. When Josh first learned about the ERC, he spoke to some CPAs and payroll firms but was unsuccessful in finding a solution for his company's filings, so he took it upon himself to help other businesses receive this credit from the government. He took the approach of the book "Who not How" to hire top experts who specialize in this niche program. With his dream team in place, Josh now leads business development and marketing at ERC Specialists. ABOUT MARK Mark Sullivan has more than 20 years of experience building and scaling profitable companies. When Mark heard about ERC Specialists, he immediately saw the opportunity to help thousands of business owners recover from the pandemic, and he answered the call to lead our company as CEO. Over the last 10 years, Mark has founded and launched 5 different companies that each hit $1m in sales in their first 12 months in business. During that time as a co-owner and acting CEO, he generated over $30m+ in revenue. As acting CEO for ERC Specialists, he's had the opportunity to oversee over half a billion dollars of filed credits helping thousands of businesses access COVID-19 relief funds. As the leader of ERC Specialists, Mark drives the company's strong commitment to its mission of empowering growth, which includes the growth of our employees, customers, community relationships, and affiliates. He's relentlessly committed to the cause of helping business owners and is working hard each day to make it a reality.

There's a balance between coasting and enjoying life, but also doing things that stretch you and get you out of your comfort zone. Lori and I talk about some ways that we've been switching up our energy, doing things that make us grow, and setting us up for success when it comes to reaching our goals. We discuss the difference between intentional and unintentional discomforts, and what we do to stay proactive about unintentional discomforts like burnout and weight gain. Plus, I share details about my newest course that's going to help support you in this transitional economy that we're in right now. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Why intentional discomfort is actually a great thing How our podcasts keep us uncomfortable and push us to have conversations that expand us Starting with small changes and goals Confronting where you're choosing short term pleasure over long term happiness The importance of committing to your goals before your environment tests you RESOURCES Text BULLETPROOF TO 310-421-0416 to get on the VIP early access list to Chris' new course! 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

I normally wake up feeling ready to take on the day and strong in my positive mindset, but I'll be honest with you, not everyday looks like that. But instead of accepting that it's going to be a bad day, I want to share with you my go-to plan for when I feel myself slipping into a funk. I've shared my morning routine on the show before, but I want to highlight the power of redundancy and constantly reciting what I'm grateful for and what I want to manifest for the day. I make a conscious effort to put on motivating podcasts, eat nourishing food that makes me feel good, and get some movement in. All of the sudden, it's like the clouds clear and my day has totally turned around. I want you to use this episode as a reminder that you might not be able to control your circumstances, but you're always in control of the outcome. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Realizing that I was burning the candle at both ends with so much work and travel My number one tip for getting out of a negative mindset Consistently practicing gratitude in a variety of ways Taking time to appreciate the the little things, like my favorite post-work out shake and drive home from the gym How controlling your activities, outlook, and habits will ultimately change your outcome 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: https://chrisharder.me HOST BIO Host of the top-rated podcast, The Chris Harder Show, Chris Harder uses his platform to empower entrepreneurs to become unapologetic in their pursuit of wealth and generous in their giving. The foundation of Chris' success as an entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist is built on his belief that "when good people make good money, they do great things". In addition to owning and investing in several multi-million dollar companies, Chris uses his online course, The Money Principles, his two mastermind groups and his exclusive 1:1 business coaching to help countless clients earn six and seven figure incomes.

When you turn on the news these days, there are constant stories about the stock market plummeting, housing reaching an all time high, and inflation getting out of control. These are scary headlines, but I have three steps (plus a bonus one) to put yourself in a position to use this economic downturn as a springboard to further secure your family's wealth and future prosperity. Remember, this is a slow down, not a shut down, and it doesn't have to be a slow down for you. You're going to have to put in a little more leg work to tighten your budget, invent a new income, and build your 12-month emergency fund, but it's not impossible. If you follow those three steps or are already set up with those buffers, liquidate as much as you can and invest in assets that are at majorly discounted prices right now. If you follow my lead, you'll be untouchable in this recession. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How to be in control of your own personal economy Assessing where you can temporarily eliminate any monthly expenses Creative ways to create a new stream of income How to build up that 12-month runway in your savings account Why this is the perfect time to invest any extra cash into bargain blue chip tech stocks, crypto, and NFTs RESOURCES Text BULLETPROOF to 310-421-0416 to get on the VIP early access list for my new course on how to effectively invent new income. 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: https://chrisharder.me

Does your current routine match the standards that it takes to hit your life goals? What about your environment and the people that you surround yourself with? Lori and I have been noticing that there are gaps between where we want to be and where we currently are, and we're discussing the tangible ways that we're closing those gaps. Lori realized that she was giving herself a lot of space for excuses by working from home, so she switched up her workflow and has already noticed a major difference in her productivity. I'm celebrating a weight loss milestone and share how I got there by committing to my health goals. Send us a DM and let us know what you're going to do 10% better for 10 days to get closer to your dream! IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Why improvement isn't about working harder; it's about working smarter and strategically Confronting where you're self-sabotaging Evaluating what you can change in your surroundings and work routine to hit your target Making incremental improvements instead of doing the all-or-nothing approach RESOURCES Check out the Transformation Church episode that Lori mentioned in today's episode! 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

Kelsey Eyers and Lori Lefcourt are the powerhouse duo behind Rexxy, a brilliant and innovative affiliate marketing agency. Kelsey and Lori are both entrepreneurs who saw a major gap in the marketing industry. The old way of paying thousands, sometimes multimillion dollar deals for influencer marketing, isn't producing the ROI that was once promised. The average social media follower has grown more and more skeptical of influencers who sell any kind of product if the price is right. Kelsey and Lori figured out how to scale authentic, word-of-mouth marketing through affiliate programs. The best and most organic way that you can get out there in front of people is to build a salesforce of your customers who know your brand, love it, and trust you as an owner. We discuss how their approach works, the philosophy behind their Frameworxx Playbook™, and how business owners can customize and launch their own affiliate program right now. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The most important lessons that Kelsey and Lori learned from launching their first businesses What to look for in a business partner The story behind how they started Rexxy The shift of the buying power from celebrities and mega influencers to everyday people How to build creative, effective affiliate partnerships Two major Frameworxx Playbook™ success stories RESOURCES To get access to the Frameworxx Playbook™, community, and small group coaching calls for $497 (down from $2,500!), use code CHRIS at checkout: rexxy.co/frameworxx-affiliate-program Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH KELSEY & LORI Follow Kelsey: @kelsey.eyers Follow Lori: @lori_lefcourt Follow Rexxy: @rexxyco CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me ABOUT KELSEY EYERS & LORI LEFCOURT Kelsey started her first brand, Sweat CBD in 2018 which she grew using affiliate marketing. She then went on to freelance her affiliate marketing services and eventually built a full service agency called BossBoxx. Lori started her career on Wall Street and then went on to launch a brand called Unicreamer and also take her experience to the agency world. Lori and Kelsey were introduced by Chris Harder after both joining his mastermind. Shortly after they started working together they realized that they had very similar goals and interests and both had a passion for helping brands. They decided to join forces and work together to help product based businesses start, launch & scale. After about a year of working together, they started to realize that affiliate marketing was bringing their clients the best results. They had a dream to help brands large and small build organic affiliate marketing programs that could help them scale the way affiliates helped both of their brands in the past, and Rexxy was born. Rexxy is an affiliate marketing hub where companies of all sizes can find tools and resources to design, launch, and scale a high-converting affiliate marketing program. While they continue to grow their agency, the Rexxy team is also gearing up to design and launch an affiliate tracking software in 2023.

I talk about my legacy-building dreams on here all the time, but I want to make it clear that no matter what your financial goals are, the most important thing is that you're maximizing your time here on earth and setting numbers for yourself一not someone else's ego. Small businesses aren't talked about enough in terms of business goals, and that needs to change. There's a sweet spot where you can earn what you consider a comfortable living, and then use compound interest in your favor to have a good life and create a great future for yourself. But, if you're not feeling like you're there yet, listen in to hear more about my new course that's going to help you monetize your own skill sets and bulletproof your future. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Why it's important to frame your personal financial goals with the size of your business Valuing your free time and creating memories with your loved ones How to build your net worth and live your dream lifestyle with your small business What to expect from my upcoming course RESOURCES Text BULLETPROOF to 310-421-0416 to get on the early access VIP list to my new course. 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: https://chrisharder.me

We're joined by our good friend Lindsey Schwartz of Powerhouse Women for today's He Said, She Said! We each share one moment or event of expansiveness when we did something that felt either scary or irresponsible or unreasonable, but it became this moment that radically upleveled us. Lori talks about how back in 2009 when we were starting over again from scratch, we rented an apartment in a ritzy building in Minneapolis, even though it was tiny and out of our comfortable budget range. We wanted to be around people who were at the level we wanted to be at, and over our 18 months of living there, we made it happen. Lindsey talks about her decision to attend her first mastermind event and how she learned to make decisions based on what her future self would do. Plus, I touch on my decision to go all-in on my FinTech company and partner with someone who can help me reach my $100 million goal. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Getting yourself into the environments where people are at the level you want to be at Evaluating who you're sharing your ideas with How to make the most out of networking events Asking bold questions and being transparent about numbers How to know when you're dreaming big enough Why it's good to sometimes feel like the least experienced person in the room RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. CONNECT WITH LINDSEY Follow Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Follow Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz Visit the Powerhouse Women website: www.powerhousewomen.co 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 ABOUT LINDSEY Lindsey Schwartz is a best-selling author and the founder of Powerhouse Women. Fiercely committed to supporting other women, Lindsey invests her time in mentoring women and girls of all ages—from high achieving entrepreneurs to high school students. She's also an investor in female-founded companies including beverage brand Lite Pink. After seeing numerous women in her life stop short of pursuing their own entrepreneurial dreams because of fear and self-doubt, she saw the need for more honest conversations about the ups & downs of entrepreneurship in order to show women that they don't have to have it all together to get started. From there, the Powerhouse Women community, annual event, and podcast were born, with the motto that we're not meant to do business (or life) alone!

I'm working on some of the biggest legacy-building projects of my life right now, and I'm finally at this sweet spot in creating abundance that matters, but also having the time and energy to make choices that align with my goals and values. I've been in situations where I didn't have the money to make the choices I wanted to make, and I've also been at the other end of the spectrum where I had the money, but didn't have the time to enjoy the fruits of my labor. I'm now in this middle ground, and I want to share my four tips for how to make that happen. Let this be a reminder that, yes, abundance matters, but what's equally as important are the micro choices and paths that we take to get there. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How to build wealth and keep your choice at the same time Focusing your strategy around your priorities Learning how to share the challenge and lean on your network Defining and upholding your boundaries Celebrating the results of your hard work 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: https://chrisharder.me

When I was in school, my teachers always said that if you wanted to investigate something, you have to ask the five 'W Questions': who, what, where, when, and why. Today, I want you to apply that thinking to figure out what's holding you back from the financial level that you want to be at. I get into how to evaluate who you're hanging out with, what's going to get you to your goals, when you work best, where you're living, and why you've set that certain number in your head. I share what my answers are to those questions and more about my quest for $100 million. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How the people you surround yourself with impacts your ability to dream big Figuring out what streams of income you can add to reach your financial goals Honoring the time of day when you're most creative and motivated Getting into the cities and rooms where major collaboration is happening Having a larger purpose for making a financial legacy 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: https://chrisharder.me