The Chris Harder Show

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Why things are going to turn around in September Recognizing opportunity instead of fearing loss The two questions you need to ask yourself The three opportunities for earnings coming up What you need to start your business Resources: Money Principles: thetruthaboutmoney.com Show Notes: In the first part of the Coronavirus Economy, I talked about the different types of people and how they will handle this type of situation. In the second part, I gave you the six steps to survive and thrive during this time. And in this episode, I want to focus especially on the "thrive" part of that. I'm doing this series so that you can come out the other end of it thriving, just like I ended up thriving after the 2008 great recession. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: What to do when you aren't feeling prepared Acting fast to get back on track Stop the financial bleeding Building a powerful routine Find yourself a financial runway Inventing new income Building a September plan Resources: fastfoundations.com Show Notes: In light of everything that's going on right now and the circumstances everyone is facing, we have seen a lot of people asking, "What do you do if you feel financially unprepared?" It's okay to not feel prepared for this situation, but it is not okay to not figure out how to move through this as quickly as you can. Lori and I are going to give you six steps you need to take right away to get yourself back on track. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Why so many poets aren't getting exposure and how to fix it Struggling between validation and sharing your message Being an artist and an entrepreneur Being grateful for the abundance you do have Paying attention to our own inspiration and giving it room to grow Transforming your pain into growth Resources: Learn more: in-q.com Read: Inquire Within Instagram: instagram.com/inqlife Facebook: facebook.com/INQlife YouTube: youtube.com/user/INQonline Show Notes: IN-Q is a National Poetry Slam champion, award-winning poet, and multi-platinum songwriter. If you've ever heard him in person or came across his art, I know you've been hooked. He's even been named to Oprah's Super Soul 100 list of the world's most influential thought leaders. He's inspired audiences around the world through his live performances and storytelling. It's no wonder he has seen as much success as he has so far! We talk about his new book, Inquire Within, and how IN-Q incorporated art into a book that tells an overreaching story. We also address starving artist syndrome, being present and grateful for what you do have, doing what you love in life instead of what you have to do, and so much more. Question Highlights: Where are the rest of spoken word poets out there? Why is it so hard for poets to find a platform, and how do we fix it? Do you remember the first time you got paid as a poet? Why is there a stigma around starving artists? Is this a book about hope and inspiration? What are you doing on your upcoming tour? Guest Bio: IN-Q is a National Poetry Slam champion, award-winning poet, and multi-platinum songwriter. His groundbreaking achievements include being named to Oprah's SuperSoul 100 list of the world's most influential thought leaders, being the first spoken word artist to perform with Cirque Du Soleil, and being featured on A&E, ESPN, and HBO's Def Poetry Jam. He's inspired audiences around the world through his live performances and storytelling workshops. Many of his recent poetry videos have gone viral with over 70 million views combined. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How this era will create more new entrepreneurs than any other How massive shifts create new opportunities Creating a moment of reinvention What is coming in the economy My 6-step plan for getting you through this Resources: 90-Minute Strategy Sessions: fortheloveofmoney.com/strategy Show Notes: Welcome to part two of the three-part series on the coronavirus economy. We're going to talk all about what to expect and how to prepare. You need to understand what we're facing and create a plan so that you can survive and THRIVE, and that's what I'm going to give to you. I know there's a lot of uncertainty and a lot of fear out there, but there is so much opportunity as well, and we need to understand both. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Creating a structure and then adjusting it until it works Having a family meeting Taking a break Avoiding falling down a news rabbit hole but staying informed Showing up for yourself Manufacturing appointments Talk to yourself positively Resources: fastfoundations.com Show Notes: We're going to talk about ROUTINE. Let's be honest about the state of things right now: Kids (for those who have them) are forced to stay at home, parents are all working from home, and there's a lot of stress involved with all of this change. And that stress can be squashed by having a good, solid routine. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Why Ramit is a different kind of financial coach Thinking about the big wins instead of the minutia Why most financial advice is around restriction instead of growth Why paying off credit card debt should come first Building up your savings and earning more Adapting to the situation How your business can survive this Resources: Learn more: iwt.com/earn Instagram: @ramit Twitter: @ramit Show Notes: I'm sitting down with financial guru Ramit Sethi, the bestselling author and founder of I Will Teach You To Be Rich. When this book came out in 2009, everyone was going wild over it, and when it was re-released in 2019 with current information, people went wild all over again. And with good reason! This is a great book for teaching the fundamentals of living a rich life, not just financially but in every possible way. You're going to hear about how he is giving in this challenging economy, how you can pivot as a business, what to expect to come, how long this will last, and how you can create products and make money out of any expertise that you have. Question Highlights: Why didn't the advice of most financial experts make sense to you? What's your message to the financial gurus that want people to cut back? Why do you restrict anyone with credit card debt from joining your programs? What is your definition of rich today? What is your take on what we are facing over the next 3 months as an economy? What should most solopreneurs and small business owners do right now? How do we pivot? What is Earnable and who is that platform for? What is your business doing to stay alive? Why is generosity so important to you? Guest Bio: Ramit Sethi, author of the New York Times bestseller I Will Teach You To Be Rich, has become a financial guru to millions of readers in their twenties, thirties, and forties. He started his website, iwillteachyoutoberich.com, as a Stanford undergraduate in 2004, and he now hosts over a million readers per month on his blog, newsletter, and social media. Sethi grew up in Sacramento, the son of Indian immigrant parents who taught him the art of negotiating—his father once spent five days negotiating with a car dealer, only to walk away over a set of floor mats. He wasn't the smartest kid in his class, but he loved building systems, which ultimately earned him over $200,000 in scholarships, which he used to get bachelor's and master's degrees in technology and psychology at Stanford. His understanding of human behavior and money led to him creating innovative solutions in self-development. Ramit and his team of dozens of employees build premium digital products about personal finance, entrepreneurship, psychology, careers, and personal development for top performers. The IWT community includes 1 million monthly readers, 400,000 newsletter subscribers, and 35,000 premium customers.He has written about personal finance for The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, and been interviewed on dozens of media outlets including NPR, ABC News, and CNBC, and popular podcasts like The Tim Ferriss Podcast. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The opportunities during this epidemic The economic effects of COVID-19 How you can play a role in this support Resources: Fast Foundations: fastfoundations.com Show Notes: This is part one of a three-part series called the Coronavirus Economy. It is meant to teach you, inform you, give you some guidance, and show you that — while yes, some people are suffering — this is a time of opportunity. Opportunity to give, to reset, to share, to reinvent yourself, and to lean into your strengths that you've put on the backburner. I want to equip you as best as possible as all of us navigate this unfamiliar territory of the coronavirus. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Staying informed without getting overwhelmed Not letting the drama or fear paralyze you The law of attraction Staying solution-based Resources: Fast Foundations: fastfoundations.com Show Notes: We are talking about distractions. It is what stops people from everything. All of the clutter in your life is stopping you from moving forward and giving attention to what is most important. Whether it's the coronavirus or the elections, it's important to stay informed while keeping in mind what you can and can't do. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The importance of asking new questions Getting over your limiting beliefs The formula for sustainable motivation Finding your reasons why Optimizing your energy Deciding what your dominant question is The importance of gratitude Resources: Learn more: jimkwik.com Podcast: kwikbrain.com Read: limitlessbook.com Instagram: instagram.com/jimkwik Facebook: facebook.com/KwikLearning Twitter: twitter.com/kwiklearning Show Notes: Jim Kwik is a world expert in speed-reading, memory improvement, and optimal brain performance. This superpower of his was developed to combat an experience he had when he was a young child where he overheard a teacher refer to him as "the boy with the broken brain." He set out to not only fix his "broken brain," but everybody else's too. Today he is one of the smartest men on the planet and has spent the past 25 years helping celebrities, presidents, and everyday people improve their retention, learn faster, and tap into a part of their brain that most of us don't access on a daily basis. This episode will literally make you smarter. Question Highlights: Where did your obsession with superheroes come from? Are some people just wired to learn slower than others? Are there any techniques in your book for mental brain fog? Are there any techniques used by people we would recognize that you can share? Why is generosity so important to you? Guest Bio: Jim Kwik, his real name, is the widely recognized world expert in memory improvement, brain optimization and accelerated learning. After a childhood brain injury left him learning-challenged, Kwik created strategies to dramatically enhance his mental performance. He has since dedicated his life to helping others unleash their true genius and brainpower. He is the host of the top education training podcast Kwik Brain and author of the upcoming book "Limitless - Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, Unlock Your Exceptional Life." His mission: No brain left behind. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Money in the hands of women is the best place for it to be Masculine vs feminine energy Why more women aren't making more money What women could do if they had an extra million dollars Resources: Free training videos: fortheloveofmoney.com/free Money Principles Show Notes: Today we're going to talk about one of the most important places that money can be: In the hands of women. Money in the hands of more women is the best place for it to be, and I'm going to prove that to you today. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com