The Chris Harder Show

Recently on one of our daily walks, we talked about how we need to create some non-negotiable guardrails for our 2022 highway of life 2022. Our lives demand so much of us, so we've decided to commit to three simple habits that will help us reach peak performance. Today, we're detailing the small, consistent shifts that we're making for next year and explaining why you should do the same. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The power of small habit changes Cutting back on alcohol consumption Getting serious about our workouts Staying consistent with vitamin and water intake RESOURCES Text ELITE to 310-421-0416 to apply for the last seat in the Elite Mastermind or go to https://chrisharder.me/mastermind. CONNECT WITH LORI Instagram: @loriharder Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business CONNECT WITH CHRIS Instagram: @chriswharder Website: https://chrisharder.me Listen to The Chris Harder Show

People ask me all the time what my secret is to increasing my income and net worth significantly every year. Today, I'm sharing an example of how I do that by thinking outside the box and taking advantage of every opportunity that comes my way. Instead of giving up on trying to find a rental for our annual family holiday vacation, I invested in a used Suburban that's not only a tax write off, but I can also create a new stream of income on the peer-to-peer car sharing app Turo. Tune in to hear more about how to turn your challenges into major financial wins. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Turning a challenge into an income opportunity Creating a new cash flow with my Suburban Being a creative problem solver An update on applications for my Elite Mastermind RESOURCES Text ELITE to 310-421-0416 to apply for the last seat in the Elite Mastermind or go to https://chrisharder.me/mastermind. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Instagram: @chriswharder Website: https://chrisharder.me

Is it really the most wonderful time of the year? For so many of us, the holidays can be extremely stressful and actually take away from the spirit of gratitude and connecting with loved ones. That's why about six years ago, we decided to create new traditions that actually get us excited about spending time with family without sacrificing what makes us feel good mentally, spiritually, and physically. We share our top tips and ideas for how to reimagine the holiday season and some things that we like to do with our family to celebrate. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: What would it look like if we really enjoyed the holidays? What would happen if you exchange the time and the money for experience over gifts? How can you create at least one new tradition around connecting? Our Christmas plans CONNECT WITH LORI Instagram: @loriharder Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Earn Your Happy Listen to Girlfriends & Business CONNECT WITH CHRIS Instagram: @chriswharder Website: https://chrisharder.me

Buying and selling a home in 2021 has been a wild ride. In today's episode, I share a cautionary tale about how a realtor's overconfidence lost him a major sale that Lori and I were ready to sign on the dotted line for. I talk about how to put your ego aside, regardless of what's going on in the economy. It can be tempting to relax and ride the wave, but staying focused and disciplined is what's going to take you far. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: My home buying experience in this crazy market How arrogance kills business An update on applications for my Elite Mastermind RESOURCES Text ELITE to 310-421-0416 to apply for the last spot in the Elite Mastermind or go to https://chrisharder.me/mastermind. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Instagram: @chriswharder Website: https://chrisharder.me

The holidays are my favorite time of year, hands down. The lights, the trees, the movies–it's all magical. But back when Lori and I were living beyond our means, the pressure we put on ourselves to get the most extravagant gifts for our family caused us major stress at the end of the year. In today's episode, I'm talking about how we've switched the focus from presents under the tree to really tapping into each other's love languages and enjoying the holiday season with our family. I'm sharing some ideas for how you can spread Christmas cheer while staying on track with your financial goals. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The pressures of gift giving How to give more meaningful gifts Our family traditions that have helped us reconnect and relax during the holidays Advice for how to have conversations with family about money during the holiday season RESOURCES Text ELITE to 310-421-0416 to apply for a seat in the Elite Mastermind or go to https://chrisharder.me/mastermind. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Instagram: @chriswharder Website: https://chrisharder.me

We're live from our LA Airbnb with a fun update: we got the house in Scottsdale! We're super excited to have one out of two homes checked off the list, but this whole process has inspired us to talk about the effects of decision fatigue. If you feel exhausted and can't pinpoint why, you might be stalled out with too many decisions. We're sharing tips for how to close the open loops that are keeping you in limbo so you can move forward with a clear mind. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How decision fatigue manifests itself Creating honest pros and cons lists Having an objective committee of people who you can share your thought process with Where you can use autopilot decisions so you can focus on the big picture stuff RESOURCES We have ONE spot remaining for Elite Mastermind 2022. Text ELITE to 310-421-0416 or visit chrisharder.me/mastermind to apply! ENTER TO WIN OUR $2,800 HOLIDAY SWEEPSTAKES! CONNECT WITH LORI Instagram: @loriharder Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business CONNECT WITH CHRIS Instagram: @chriswharder Website: https://chrisharder.me

I'm building a business in the most unfamiliar territory that I could ever find myself in: tech. Why would I do such a crazy thing? Because I have the vision to take the intimidation, fear and shame out of borrowing with a peer-to-peer lending app. Today, I'm sharing how I've built a team to help bring my idea to life and how you can take action on your own million dollar idea, too. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Three things you need to bring your vision to life Being intentional and strategic with your resources How to score the one remaining spot in my Elite Mastermind RESOURCES Text ELITE to 310-421-0416 to apply for the last spot in the Elite Mastermind or go to https://chrisharder.me/mastermind. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Instagram: @chriswharder Website: https://chrisharder.me

A friend of mine once lost $80 million in 24 hours. What he didn't lose was his experience, drive and ability to climb back to the top again. Long story short; he didn't let that loss stop him and he has completely recovered. In today's episode, I'm giving you all the tips and inspiration to learn where your true financial security comes from and how to leverage these assets to achieve your big goals and earn the financial freedom you deserve. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: What the true assets are behind financial security Stories of successful entrepreneurs who have taken big risks to achieve financial freedom Inspiration for how to leverage these assets An update on applications for my Elite Mastermind RESOURCES Text ELITE to 310-421-0416 to apply for a seat in the Elite Mastermind or go to https://chrisharder.me/mastermind. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Instagram: @chriswharder Website: https://chrisharder.me

While we were staying at an Airbnb in Newport last week, we went on an evening walk and overheard one family say, "we used to go to college, because that's where the knowledge was", and it just hit us like a ton of bricks. Today, we're talking about going where the knowledge is depending on the industry that you're looking to build a career in. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Going where the knowledge is today, not yesterday Figuring out where you need to be based on the industry you're building your career in What Lori and Chris have been up to lately An update on applications for their Elite Mastermind RESOURCES Text ELITE to 310-421-0416 to apply for a seat in the Elite Mastermind or go to https://chrisharder.me/mastermind. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Instagram: @chriswharder Website: https://chrisharder.me CONNECT WITH LORI Instagram: @loriharder Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Earn Your Happy Listen to Girlfriends & Business

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Why financial fear is so hard to shake An example of my own financial worries Overcoming the fear Resources: Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get a free daily money mantra Visit chrisharder.me/mastermind to apply for my elite mastermind group Show Notes: No matter how well you're doing financially, old money scars can creep back in and mess with your mind. And to be honest, that includes me, as well. I share how my money fears still creep in, how normal it is, and how we can best deal with it. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.