The Chris Harder Show

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The importance of a high-functioning culture The three questions that every customer will ask of your business The value of how you treat and invest in people What makes a 5% leader The takeaways of working with President Obama The challenges Black entrepreneurs face The entrepreneurship of hip hop Resources: Learn more: antongunn.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/AntonJGunn Instagram: instagram.com/antonjgunn Facebook: facebook.com/AntonJGunn Twitter: twitter.com/antonjgunn Elite Mastermind: fortheloveofmoney.com/mastermind Fast Foundations: fastfoundations.com Show Notes: Anton Gunn is a renaissance man. He has done everything. At the core, he's known as the leading authority on socially conscious leadership. He's also the best-selling author of "The Presidential Principles," which details what he learned as the former senior advisor to President Barack Obama. He met with the President regularly to help guide different policies, and we chat about his experience in the White House and the changes he had a part in. We also talk about leadership, diversity, and why both of those things are essential for massive growth. Question Highlights: Could you take us back to the time you were a disengaged team member trapped in a dysfunctional culture with a bad leader? Could you share what a gold star brother is and tell us the significance of your brothers' sacrifice? What is socially conscious leadership? What was it like working for President Obama and what was your biggest takeaway coming out of it? Can you speak on the systemic challenges that Black entrepreneurs face? Could you speak on the topic of "Black exceptionalism"? How can we best support Black entrepreneurs? Guest Bio: Anton Gunn is a former senior advisor to President Barack Obama and the world's leading authority on Socially Conscious Leadership. He has a master's degree in Social Work from USC and was a Resident Fellow at Harvard. He is the bestselling author of The Presidential Principles and has been featured in TIME magazine, the Wall St Journal, INC Magazine, BBC, NPR and on Good Morning America. As an international speaker and consultant, he has worked with organizations like Microsoft, KPMG, Vanderbilt Health, Sodexo, Verizon Wireless, Aetna, American College of Surgeons, Blue Shield of California, and the Boeing Company. From playing SEC Football and being the first African American in history elected to the SC legislature from his district early in his career, to now working as a leadership development consultant and serving on multiple boards, he has spent his life helping people build diverse high performing teams and world-class leadership culture. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How money can make dealing with tragedy easier Why you need to think bigger The importance of relationship capital Living without regret Getting your priorities straight Putting yourself in a financially free position Resources: www.thetruthaboutmoney.com Show Notes: You are going to go through tough times in life. I am right now. I don't wish it on anyone, but the reality is that you need to be prepared financially when these things happen. I want to talk about the things that made going through the worst moment of my life remarkably easier. I want this to be the wakeup call that makes you take it to the next level so that you are so financially free that when you are faced with tough times you can get through them without added stress. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Operating from a place of being financially uneducated Reaching a turning point when you've made a mistake The formula for having tough conversations with your partner Redefining what providing for your family means Wrestling with your ego Creating an emergency fund Making an impact in the world Getting a positive work-life rhythm Resources: Learn more: kyledepiesse.com 99moneymomentum.com Instagram: instagram.com/kyle_depiesse kyledepiesse.com/experiences Show Notes: Kyle Depiesse is one of my one-on-one elite coaching clients. He is crushing it in life and business, and he was just able to take a HUGE weight off of his shoulders: paying off $400,000 in debt in just 38 months. But first, he had to tell his wife they were in that mess. Kyle shares actionable steps for having any type of tough conversation with your significant other, especially around finances, and outlines the steps he took to pay off his debt. We also discuss how this world forces people into operating from ego and making pre-programmed decisions around debt, and how you can start taking control and making better decisions. Question Highlights: How did you get into so much debt? How did you tell your wife about this? What was the hardest part of your debt repayment plan? What's your take on having "good debt"? Were you suffering until the debt was paid off or did you find a happy medium? What's your 99 Days to Money Momentum course and who's it for? Why is building homes and providing meals important for you? Do you have a favorite moment of giving? Should you wait until you're out of debt to start giving? What can you say to the person still sabotaging their own thoughts? How can you help men whose work life rhythm is out of whack? Guest Bio: Kyle is the Creator and Founder of the Reaching Beyond Experience rooted in assisting others in achieving their highest level of fulfillment in how they connect with others, connect with themselves, and build their careers. After 15 years in corporate America, hitting rock bottom and completely burned out, Kyle left everything to start designing a life around fulfillment. Since 2015 he has spent a season as a stay at home dad, finished an Ironman, started his own business, started a podcast, and along with his wife, paid off almost $400k to become completely debt-free! Now he leverages his story to design destination experiences and coaching offerings to help his clients get the clarity they need to build their definition of a fulfilling life. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Emerging business trends coming out of the pandemic Pivoting your business Next level social media marketing How to make deals with social media influencers Diversifying your content plan Becoming a fitness influencer How the fashion space is evolving Strategies for affiliate marketing Resources: fortheloveofmoney.com/mastermind Show Notes: This episode is a peek inside of one of my elite mastermind calls. I sit down and do a Q&A with Dan Fleyshman, who is one of the most brilliant and accomplished entrepreneurs I have ever met, and his ambition is only paralleled by his love of contribution and generosity. His core business is a marketing agency, Elevator Studio, and he's spent over $60 million on influencer marketing, so he knows exactly where your money should go and we dive deep into that topic. Question Highlights: What is something positive that has shifted for you or that you've learned out of this COVID situation? What are some emerging trends that have been born out of this? How did you pivot to cleanmask.com so quickly? How did you source enough to fill warehouses and keep it affordable? Where does your heart of generosity come from? What do you see happening in social media? What's an area of opportunity that you've had to delegate? What would you think about monetizing if you were just getting into the media industry? What would you do if you were building an online fitness class? What metrics do you look at for communicating the ROI of a campaign? What is the best call to action? Do you have any strategies for affiliate marketing? Guest Bio: Dan Fleyshman is the youngest founder of a publicly traded company in history. After licensing his apparel for $9.5 million dollars at the age of 19, he went on to scale the energy drink products into 55,000 retail stores. Over the years Fleyshman launched 1 of the top 5 online poker sites globally, has thrown 37 "Elevator Night" events, co-founded the "100 Million Mastermind Experience", spoken at over 200 business events, angel invested in 36 companies and his agency "Elevator Studio" has spent over $60 million dollars with social media influencers for fashion brands, film studios, mobile apps & consumer products. Dan's main passion is his Model Citizen Fund charity which creates backpacks for the homeless filled with 150 emergency supply items inside. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Why it's valuable to be visible Where to focus first Engaging in your brand Texting is the new platform Being authentic Always experimenting Resources: fortheloveofmoney.com/webinar Instagram: @drinklitepink Chris' Instagram: @chriswharder Lori's Instagram: @loriharder Show Notes: Today we're going to talk about visibility in your business and your brand. Mel Robbins gave a talk recently about visibility and she said, "If you are not visible daily, you are invisible." So often we can think that we're posting in vain or that people aren't seeing what we are putting out there, but social media is one big experiment when you're just starting out. We're going to break it down for you so that you can skip some of the trial and error and get real traction. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Finding your why Setting audacious goals Building an identity that believes in yourself Operating out of enthusiasm The formula for abundance The importance of confidence and self-worth Attacking your biggest fear in life Resources: Learn more: edwinarroyave.com Instagram: @tedwinator fortheloveofmoney.com/grant Show Notes: Edwin Arroyave is such an incredible success story of rags to riches. It starts with the extraordinary story of growing up and having to support his family as a teenager when his dad went to jail, and how that's all translated into his business success today, how he thinks, and how he operates. Today he is the founder and CEO of Skyline Security, one of the largest home security companies in the US. We take a deep dive into money mindset, his first income goals, and raising kids in privilege, and so much more. Question Highlights: What did the journey from moving to the US to today look like? Where did your goal of making $100k a year come from? What was your first job? What did it feel like buying your mom a house? What is the formula for living in abundance? What's it like to be on TV all the time? Guest Bio: With more than 26 years of leadership and entrepreneurial experience, Edwin is the founder of Skyline Security Management, Inc and Skyline Smart Energy headquartered in the Los Angeles area. He is recognized throughout the residential & commercial security industry as a pioneer when it comes to building teams, bringing industry partners together, and an expert in security and smart home sales distribution. Inc. Magazine named it one of the 5000 fastest-growing companies in 2015, 2016, and 2017. Edwin was named one of the "Top 20 under 40" for Security System News in 2014 and is a member of the Bel Air Chapter of YPO (Young Presidents Organization) Today his company is the largest nationwide distributor of Brinks Home Security, protecting over 30k families and homes a year. In its history Skyline has generated over $350 million. Edwin is married to Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave of the TV series The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. They have 4 children together. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Knowing when to listen to feedback Caring about the advice Not taking feedback personally Detaching from the feedback after you take action Resources: fortheloveofmoney.com/grant Show Notes: So many of you are just beginning your entrepreneurial journey right now. Or, if you're in the middle of yours, you're forced to make a massive shift due to COVID-19. Anytime you start something new, critical feedback will always come along. I'm going to show you how to handle critical feedback better because knowing how to handle feedback is going to make you more money. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Having fun and relaxing when you feel stuck Identifying your underlying feelings Rallying support and holding yourself accountable Thinking outside the box Reframe your thoughts around feeling stuck Resources: fortheloveofmoney.com/free Show Notes: We all get stuck at some point. Sometimes there are so many directions you could possibly go in that it's overwhelming, and sometimes a lack of obvious directions leaves you feeling trapped. Being stuck isn't a bad thing — it's an integral part of the process of improvement. But those feelings feel so real and you don't want to sit with them forever. So, Lori came up with five different ways to feel unstuck and keep moving forward in your life. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Growing up with an entrepreneurial tendency Incorporating the lessons you learn into future businesses The value of data Customer acquisition versus lifetime value of a customer The business opportunities that are available now The immigrant edge Resources: fortheloveofmoney.com/grant Instagram: instagram.com/ilyaneversleeps Show Notes: Ilya Pozin is the founder of Pluto TV, which sold to Viacom last year for $340 million dollars — making him one of the most successful entrepreneurs we have ever sat down with. Ilya is such a motivating figure in my life, and we share an ethos not just for generosity but also this addiction for creating ideas and new businesses. He tells the story of his first business, which he built and sold at 17, and you're going to love his perspective on what it's like to be an immigrant in the US. You'll also love his advice around why building a business now, in the face of a recession, is a really good idea. Get ready and take notes because this episode is pure inspiration. Question Highlights: What was your first business which you built when you were 17? What was the second business you built shortly after that? What did you learn from those two companies that you leveraged into Pluto TV? What are your thoughts around starting a business during a recession? Where did the idea for Pluto TV come from? What was the biggest hurdle from idea to selling your company? How do you want your children growing up to view the American Dream? How do you want your children to view money? How do you want your children to view generosity and contribution? Guest Bio: Ilya Pozin is a serial entrepreneur who immigrated to America in 1991 when he was 8 years old. He started his first company when he was only 17 years old. The company was a digital agency called Ciplex, which later sold for $1.5 million dollars. Still with a wealth of ideas, he created his second company called Open Me, a social greeting and gifting company that sold in 2016 for $6 million dollars. With his third company, Ilya knew that he had something special to offer the world, and Viacom recognized this too. Pluto TV, America's leading free streaming television service eventually sold to the multinational mass media conglomerate for $340 million dollars. Ilya is a true representation of the American dream, but more importantly, a loving father to his two young girls. Every day he encourages his daughters to strive for their goals, because the man who immigrated to the United States was certainly able to achieve his. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The three phases of wealth building Becoming aware of your desire for wealth Creating more income and wealth Building multiple income sources How to grow your wealth The order to invest your money Resources: fortheloveofmoney.com/free fortheloveofmoney.com/grant Show Notes: We've lost millions of jobs in the past two months and this has brought on a lot of financial fear. These fears are grounded in reality, but they are also temporary. Let's understand where we're at so we can single-handedly make it better. We're going to talk about the three phases of wealth building because most people don't realize what phase they are in, but you have to know where you're at to know where to go. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com