The Chris Harder Show

I'm joined by #1 international bestselling author of The Third Door, Alex Banayan. You might remember Alex from episodes 152 or 235 where he shared his journey to launching his book and the incredible story behind it. We catch up on what he's been up to since then, and do a deep dive into his massive act of generosity that he embarked on during the pandemic. We discuss how that inspired him to create a free, simple tool to help people find clarity and fuel growth in just 30 days, and how you can get involved with that challenge. Plus, he gives his take on The Great Resignation, what he's learned about success over his ten years of studying it, and the three questions that can help launch your next career move. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: A quick recap of how he funded and wrote The Third Door Why he spent a year hosting free Zoom sessions to help people get clarity about their careers The layout and themes of his Zoom sessions Alex's favorite success stories from his online lectures Why the pandemic inspired so many people to pivot their careers The power of a pen and an empty notebook What people can expect from his 30 Day Clarity Challenge Tps for how to be successful with this challenge RESOURCES Every week for the next month, I'm choosing four or five people to send them a copy of The Third Door. All you have to do is tag @chriswharder and @alexbanayan in your 30 Day Clarity Challenge on Instagram. Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH ALEX Follow Alex on Instagram:@alexbanayan Follow Alex on Twitter: @AlexBanayan Get his book, The Third Door: thirddoorbook.com CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow me: @chriswharder Visit my website: https://chrisharder.me ABOUT ALEX ALEX BANAYAN is the youngest bestselling business author in American history. The Third Door chronicles Banayan's seven-year quest to uncover the definitive mindset of exponential growth and success. The book is a #1 international bestseller and has been translated into more than a dozen languages. Over the course of his unprecedented journey, Banayan's research led him to interview the most innovative leaders of the past half-century, including Bill Gates, Lady Gaga, Larry King, Maya Angelou,Steve Wozniak, Jane Goodall, Jessica Alba, Quincy Jones, and more. Named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list and Business Insider's "Most Powerful People Under 30," Banayan is his generation's leading expert in high performance and personal development, having been featured in Fortune, CNBC, Businessweek, The Washington Post, MSNBC, Fox News, and NBC News. A renowned keynote speaker, Banayan has presented the Third Door framework to corporate leadership teams around the world, including Apple, Google, Nike, IBM, Snapchat, Salesforce, Delta Airlines, Kaiser Permanente, Mastercard, and Disney.

I recently had the pleasure of sitting next to a kind and successful retired entrepreneur on a flight home, and he was nice enough to impart some wisdom with me that I want to share with you all today. There's a difference between being frugal in order to put yourself in a good situation and then continuing to be frugal when you don't have to be. At some point, you have to reward yourself. When you're motivated by tangible things, sometimes that's more powerful than being motivated by something that you can't really see, feel or touch. It's also important to resist the temptation of instant gratification and buy it when you can really afford it. Listen in to hear more of our conversation and how I have weaved this advice into my life. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Recognizing your success and rewarding yourself Why it's powerful to be motivated by tangible items The generous side effects of being successful How to determine when it's the right time to buy your dream item RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Chris: @chriswharder Learn more: https://chrisharder.me

Why are you waiting to make the memories? Chris and I had the opportunity to buy our dream legacy lake property in Door County, Wisconsin, and even though we weren't really in the market, we went for it because we want to start making amazing summer memories with our friends and family as soon as possible. Today, we're sharing why we're choosing to live a life of abundance today instead of waiting around for retirement. Listen in to hear more of our conversation about enjoying the moment while growing and living a bucket list type of life. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Our vision for our new lake house Why making memories is so important to us How I've transformed my approach to growing a business Not waiting for things to get easier in order to take action Examples of how to make memories and live this lifestyle without spending a ton of money RESOURCES: 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

We all have a subconscious bias that we carry from our backgrounds and life experiences. We might believe that something is totally unbiased and true, but the reality is that there's a lot of influence behind-the-scenes that we're not aware of, and it can influence big decisions you make that will affect your own life. To keep you aware of accidental bias, I'm sharing two examples of where I've seen accidental bias come into play recently and my (unbiased) advice for how to stay aware of that. I get into what you should be looking for in your financial advisors and debunk a myth about renting vs. buying that I saw on a realtor's viral TikTok video. When it comes to taking advice from people, like my dad always said, follow the money. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How to figure out if someone is dishing out biased advice Why you should always go with a fiduciary financial advisor Where I see many realtor's accidental bias come into play How to become a leaner, meaner, better decision maker 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

After my last episode on NFTs, I got 500% more DMs than any other episode I've ever done in almost 600 episodes. The majority of them were asking for an episode on the basics of NFTs, so that's what I'm bringing to you all today. I break down some of the major terms and concepts of NFTs to help launch your own exploration. I explain the difference between utility-first and collectibility-first NFTs, the two ways to get an NFT and what a virtual wallet is. I also get into what the mining process looks like and what Etherium is. Join me on this journey as I learn more about blockchain and web3.0. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Examples of different types of NFTs Two different Gary Vee projects that I'm excited about The world's first NFT-only restaurant My favorite tools and sites for buying and managing NFTs Why it's crucial to learn more and invest in this new space RESOURCES Text NFT to 310-421-0416 to get updates and follow along on my NFT journey. metamask.io opensea.io CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

We're talking about each time that we've had to pivot because of our interests changing and what it's like to let people down when you transition into a new chapter of your career. Lori shares how challenging it was to let go of her brick-and-mortar gym and Bliss Project event, even though she knew it was the right choice. We also get into our decision to sell our signature Fast Foundations Mastermind and explain how to move on from something with respect and grace. If you can feel this chapter of your career closing and need that extra push to start a new one, this episode is for you. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Why you need to cut ties with business decisions that no longer serve you What holds us back from pivoting and how to overcome those fears How to know when a chapter of your career is done The importance of not burning bridges RESOURCES: Text FAST to 310-421-0416 or go to fastfoundations.com to get on the waiting list and grab your spot for the next Fast Foundations Mastermind. 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'm often asked how important it is to develop your personal brand alongside your business. At the end of the day, your strong personal brand will always make your other endeavors easier and cheaper to launch, grow faster and overall, more successful. In today's episode, I share examples of how my wife Lori and I have seen this happen in our careers, and also what Gary Vee shared about this topic in a recent podcast episode. People are exponentially more successful when they continue to concentrate on their personal brand instead of ignoring it and diving into their other company, so what's stopping you from developing yours? IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Why you should be splitting your time 50/50 on your personal brand and business endeavors How your personal brand helps accelerate your business ideas Ways that Gary Vee, Lori and I have continued to prioritize our personal brands while growing as entrepreneurs The importance of delegation and hiring the right people to avoid burnout 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'm in groups of people who are multi-millionaires, I notice three main differences in their thinking and behavior. In today's episode, I'm diving into those three things and showing you how you can level up to those ambitious circles of multi-millionaires. Compared to six and seven figure networks, eight and nine figure networks have more elevated conversations; we choose much larger targets and we simply have much higher risk tolerance. If you're ready for a life of extraordinary abundance and wealth, listen to today's episode. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: What makes the multi-millionaire mindset different from people earning under eight figures The dreaming, collaboration and rich conversations that I have with my multi-millionaire friends Demanding more out of your interactions Why your need for certainty is holding you back from success Letting go of the ego and fear around failure 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

Lori and I have been together for 20 years, and married for 16. We've gotten to where we are by staying committed to taking risks and supporting each other's dreams. In today's episode, we share how we've worked on our communication skills and mindset when it comes to having faith in each other. We're dedicated to figuring it out, rebuilding and flourishing together. Listen in to hear more of our conversation about the two major reasons that we've had such a strong and lasting relationship. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Our new house in Newport Being supportive of each other, even when it wasn't easy to do Why it's important to be your partner's biggest cheerleader Questions to ask your partner to better understand their dreams and passions How faith comes into play in a relationship RESOURCES: 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

Today, I'm joined by entrepreneurs and the powerhouse duo behind Carter & Custer, Jim Carter and RT Custer. Jim and RT share how they overcame some of their biggest business challenges and what they have planned for the next iteration of Fast Foundations Mastermind. RT explains how his watch company Vortic came out on top of a 6-year lawsuit against industry giant Hamilton. His passion and belief for upcycled watches kept him fighting when everyone around him, including his first attorney, advised him to give up and file for bankruptcy. Today, his case is an example of first use doctrine and the freedom to turn one man's trash into another man's treasure. Jim has always been a behind-the-scenes tech guy, but felt driven to use his expertise and transform the non-profit space. Jim shares the story of how he bridged the gap between blockchain and charity, and eventually raised $1 million for Pencils of Promise by facilitating a donation from an anonymous philanthropist who wanted to spend his Bitcoin wealth. Not only are Jim and RT co-founders of their agency, but they've teamed up to buy Fast Foundations from me and are making it bigger and better than ever. Listen in to hear more about their vision for the mastermind and take advantage of an amazing free opportunity they're offering. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How RT fought and won a major trademark infringement and counterfeiting lawsuit Turning to organic marketing instead of relying on mainstream advertising and media How Jim helped nonprofits raise over $10 million in a matter of weeks by using blockchain technology The story of how Jim and RT teamed up to co-found Carter & Cluster The power of being together in a group mastermind setting What inspired Jim and RT to buy Fast Foundations The unique perspective that Jim and RT bring to masterminds RESOURCES Go to fastfoundations.com and grab a spot or put yourself on the waiting list for the next Fast Foundations Mastermind! Text STRATEGY to 310-496-3389 for your FREE 30 minute strategy session with Jim or RT. Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH RT CUSTER Follow RT: @rtcuster Learn More About Vortic Watches: vorticwatches.com Follow Vortic Watches: @vorticwatches Listen to Products Worth Talking About: productsworthtalkingabout.com Follow Products Worth Talking About: @productsworthtalkingabout Learn More About Carter & Custer: carterandcuster.com Follow Carter & Custer: @carterandcuster Learn More About Fast Foundations: carterandcuster.com/fast-foundations CONNECT WITH JIM CARTER Follow Jim: @causehacker Learn More About Carter & Custer: carterandcuster.com Follow Carter & Custer: @carterandcuster Learn More About Fast Foundations: carterandcuster.com/fast-foundations CONNECT WITH CHRIS Instagram: @chriswharder Website: https://chrisharder.me