The Chris Harder Show

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How to reframe a "bad" situation with a new perspective Progress over perfection Why gratitude can change everything Resources: Visit chrisharder.me/mastermind to fill out an application to our elite mastermind OR text "ELITE" to 310-421-0416 to find out if you're a good fit Show Notes: How is your day unfolding so far? Chances are something unexpected has or is going to happen. Rolling with the punches is an inevitable part of life that we can't control, but we do have power in our reactions. In this episode, we're unpacking how we activate our agency to course correct a day from going from bad to worse, and how you can shift your perspective to deal with momentary obstacles without letting them wipe out your entire day. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Why Facebook and Instagram ads are becoming less relevant How the playing field is evening out What to do outside of Facebook marketing Taking a podcast tour Collaborating with other entrepreneurs Resources: Visit chrisharder.me/mastermind to fill out an application to our elite mastermind OR text "ELITE" to 310-421-0416 to find out if you're a good fit Show Notes: Today we're continuing our five-part series on the five new trends that every single small business owner, solopreneur, or entrepreneur needs to know as we head into 2022. Having the first-mover advantage – knowing what's coming before anyone else does – allows you to mitigate some of the disruptions that could affect your business and allow you to move proactively ahead of the pack. In our last installment, we talked about how crowded the online business space is going to become, and that leads to this trend: we are going to see a massive move away from Facebook and Instagram ads. I'm going to share with you why, and, most importantly, what comes next. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Recent trends in borrowing behavior How to use financial urgency as your secret weapon Creating revenue streams to be abundant Resources Listen: Episode 535: Two Ways That We Always Create More Abundance Show Notes I've noticed a trend with clients and people asking me about borrowing. Many are 6-7 figure entrepreneurs, so they're not borrowing from scarcity of resources; instead, there is an emotional impulse to feel more abundant. Now, there is no air-tight rule that fits all borrowing scenarios. Still, there is a distinct difference between borrowing to feel abundant versus consciously moving your assets to enable financial flexibility. You have to get brutally honest with yourself because, if your foot is off the gas, you're headed in a dangerous direction. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How we've been living in full faith Choosing to be on the ride When you need to lean into faith Resources: Visit chrisharder.me/mastermind to fill out an application to our elite mastermind OR text "ELITE" to 310-421-0416 to find out if you're a good fit Show Notes: As an entrepreneur, you have to operate on full-time faith. As we continue to run into bump after bump along our journey, we keep moving forward in full faith that what we want, or something better, is going to happen. And that's how it's going to have to be as an entrepreneur or as someone with big, massive goals in their life. Things aren't always going to happen the way you expect them to, but with enough tenacity, grit, and determination, you can make them happen if you just keep pushing and keeping the faith. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Identifying business trends for next year Where I get my information from Why it's going to be harder to find customers in 2022 How to break through the noise Resources: Get a free report of upcoming personal branding trends at brandbuildersgroup.com/study-chris. Visit chrisharder.me/mastermind to fill out an application to our elite mastermind OR text "ELITE" to 310-421-0416 to find out if you're a good fit Show Notes: Things are constantly changing, and that's no different as we head into 2022. Today, I'm going to share the first in a five-part series around the business trends you MUST know going into next year. I gave some similar predictions at the beginning of the pandemic in early 2020 and as we headed into 2021, and they were remarkably accurate, so I'm going to flex my futurist muscles and help you stay ahead of the curve. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Taking time off to find your calling Why I'm walking away from millions Taking a step back in order to take a leap Resources: Visit chrisharder.me/mastermind to fill out an application to our elite mastermind OR text "ELITE" to 310-421-0416 to find out if you're a good fit Show Notes: When does it make sense to walk away from money? And not just a small payday, but a big, massive amount of money – especially for where you're at in life. As someone who's done it before and found great success (and who's preparing to take that plunge again), I wanted to share what I've learned from the experience, why it makes sense for me, and why it could make sense for you as well. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Stepping back to take big leaps The identity you're keeping up every day Clinging to your past identities Making decisions that support your vision Resources: Text "ELITE" to 310-421-0416 to find out if you're a good fit for our elite mastermind group chrisharder.me/mastermind Show Notes: Our identities are constantly shifting. Who we are today is not who we will be forever, and guess what? That's a good thing! But when you're ready to make that drastic change it can feel daunting. It can be scary. When you're about to take a leap, you need to step back and get a running start. And when you're transcending into the next level, you have to do the same. You've got to start taking steps back before you take that big leap. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: What opportunity cost is How short-term decisions rob you of long-term success How to make better decisions Resources: Text "ELITE" to 310-421-0416 to learn about my elite mastermind chrisharder.me/mastermind Show Notes: Let's talk about opportunity cost. Whether you are familiar with the term or not, most people forget to consider it when making financial decisions. And opportunity cost, when not considered, is silently sapping away at your financial future. The next time you go to make a decision, think about: what will I miss out on in the future by making this decision now? What will I gain in the future if I make this choice? Your financial future depends on you playing the long game. Don't box yourself into a corner for some immediate benefit. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The downside of being attached to permanency Asking "What's the worst that could happen?" Changing direction when you're going the wrong way Resources: Visit fastfoundations.com or text "FAST" to 310-421-0416 to learn more about our mastermind program Show Notes: One thing that's holding you back is an attachment to permanency. Believing that you're supposed to find a great job and stay with that company forever, or you find a partner and stay with them forever, or you plant roots and stay in the same city forever. When you're not attached to permanency, you're allowed to dabble, to experiment, to try new things and see if they are right for you. And it's only through that experimentation that you find what works best for you. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Teaching from theory or experience Not knowing what you don't know Finding great mentors The challenges female entrepreneurs face The importance of being unapologetic about your success Why generosity is essential for success Resources: candyvalentino.com foundersorganization.com - use code "HARDER" to get $1,000 off your ticket Show Notes: Candy Valentino is incredible. After helping to run 62 charity events for other organizations, she is putting on her own event that is going to be absolutely transformative for entrepreneurs out there. We talk about finding the right mentors, learning from others instead of from your own failure, and the importance of generosity in entrepreneurship. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.