The Chris Harder Show

In This Episode You Will Learn About: -Overcoming challenges by having belief -Meeting a need in the market -Leading with benefits -Making a choice of what products you want to be a part of -Getting fulfillment from making an impact Resources: -Learn more at outstandingfoods.com -Instagram: instagram.com/outstandingfoods -LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/billyg1 -Instagram: instagram.com/billglaser -Pig Out Chips: pigoutchips.com Show Notes: Today I'm sitting down with my good friend Bill Glaser, founder of Outstanding Foods. Not only is he an outstanding individual, he's an entrepreneur, financier, and an investor who has raised over 200 million dollars for different startups, including some of his own. We talk about the skill sets that it takes to be successful at this level. Get ready to take notes, tune in, and listen up, because this episode is outstanding. Question Highlights: -How has being a risk-taker translated into your business? -What's a time where you had no idea what you were doing but it still worked out? -How did you start a million dollar company right out of college? -What is the toughest part and best part of getting this business going? -Is there a correlation between generosity and success? Guest Bio: Bill Glaser, CEO and co-founder of Outstanding Foods, is an entrepreneur, financier and investor who has raised over $200 Million, taken several companies public, and has been involved with 2 companies that had 9 figure exits. Glaser's current venture, Outstanding Foods, is a plant-based foods company that creates tasty as hell products that everyone can love. Outstanding Foods makes nutritious snack foods that are plant-based and taste like meat. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: -Being grateful -Making ambitious goals -Attracting opportunity Resources: -Entry Level Mastermind: fastfoundations.com -Elite Level Mastermind: fortheloveofmoney.com/mastermind Show Notes: This episode is meant as a big thank you to everyone who listens to this show. When we stepped into 2019, we were starting to feel burnt out. We thought we might have to settle for less. Instead, this year we had a record number of personal highs in so many areas. We had a record number of downloads on this show, a record number of sign ups for our mastermind, a record amount of payroll, and a record amount of giving. No matter where you're finishing the year, no matter how you feel going into 2020, unexpected opportunities can and will show up if you stay committed to your goals. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: -Having a generous upbringing -Parenting as an entrepreneur -Attracting better talent through generosity -Inspiring others to do better -The importance of video marketing -Meeting people where they are Resources: -Learn more at iheartdogs.com -Marshall's Instagram: instagram.com/marshallmorris -I Heart Dogs Instagram:instagram.com/iheartdogscom Show Notes: Marshall Morris is the founder of several businesses, but is probably best known for I Heart Dogs. They do giving back better than anyone else I know. We talk about where this generosity came from, why he's so good at helping others monetize themselves, and all the coming trends in 2020 if you're planning on selling anything. This is absolutely going to make or break your success in the coming year. Question Highlights: -How did you come so far so quickly? -How are you parenting so successfully? -What impact has generosity had on your success? -How did you become okay with sharing your success and giving? -Why are you so good at helping others build wealth? -What should we be doing to get our message out there? -Tell me about the art of creating jobs. Guest Bio: As the son of a hard-working, humble pastor, Marshall was taught early on the value of a hard day's work. In fact, at a young age, his father would "loan" him out for the weekend to different farmers he did business with to help out (for very little pay). This weekend help wasn't about making money, however, his father really just wanted to instill in him the value of working hard. And it's with this same mentality that his dad encouraged Marshall to attend college, but also informed him that it would be his responsibility to pay his own way – as that's the way he did it. Growing up in an impoverished family, his dad worked hard to pay for his college while attending so he'd never have to take out a loan. Not deterred by this, Marshall joined the military so his schooling could be paid for as he went. He never thought he would be deployed, but then 9/11 happened. Obviously, while deployed Marshall couldn't attend college so instead he read a lot of books (12 hours a night for a year) so he could continue at least some type of education. Among those books, he found that those focused on business resonated with him the most, and upon returning from his deployment he took it from there. Admittedly having more of a sales mindset from the beginning, he dabbled in real estate but gradually got out of it when the market took a turn. After returning from being deployed, Marshall was presented with the opportunity to help a friend of a friend with advertising sales on an automotive site that was struggling. Knowing very little about the internet, but feeling that this business could go somewhere, he offered to partner with this person. Their goal was to just make some money, make it a success and figure out the sales and marketing along the way with "Google university." Eventually the company started doing well, and they sold it to a bigger automotive company. It was through networking that he met his now business partner, Justin, who was in internet marketing. Having only a Facebook page, he enlisted the help of Marshall. Both found that their strengths and weaknesses balanced each other and they created the business I Heart Dogs. And the rest is history with other businesses such as I Heart Cats, I Heart Birds (and many more). Marshall and business partner, Justin, excel at building business models and then using those models anywhere. For them and their current niche, they've found that the more they do, the more they find opportunity (and who wouldn't want that?). Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: -Stepping into new roles -The problem with being a people pleaser -Undervaluing your time -Being unapologetic about growth -Facing your health -Giving yourself grace Resources: -Train the Trainer Event: eventluv.com Show Notes: We're going to talk about what we are going to Start, Stop, Face, and Embrace in 2020. This is our annual end of the year episode, where I sit down with my wife, Lori Harder, to reflect on the past year totally unscripted. This year, we're going to have a structure to our review that's a little different from past episodes. This is a such an open conversation, and you are going to get so much value out of it. Question Highlights: What are you going to start in 2020? What are you going to stop? What are you going to face? What are you going to embrace? What did you learn to do well in 2019? How are you attracting the people you are to you? Guest Bio: Lori Harder is a transformational speaker author, Forbes Top-18 Female-led Podcast host, Number 1 Best-selling author, and thought leader. She helps people lock in their transformations by teaching how to create lasting relationships that support their long-term goals. As a successful entrepreneur running two seven-figure businesses, network marketing professional, Tedx Speaker, 10-time cover model, and three-time fitness world champion, she offers a carefully curated set of practical tools to promote sustainable health, spiritual well-being and emotional thriving. She is the creator of the Top 100 Earn Your Happy podcast with over 15 million downloads, the founder of The Bliss Project event with thousands of women who've attended and the best-selling author of A Tribe Called Bliss. She also runs two 7-figure masterminds with her husband Chris Harder. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: -Why an audience is the most important asset you can build for your business -How to leverage your audience -The two different types of audiences: ones you own and ones you rent -How to build an audience Resources: -Money Mindset Courses: thetruthaboutmoney.com -Entry Level Mastermind: fastfoundations.com -Elite Level Mastermind: fortheloveofmoney.com/mastermind Show Notes: What is the most valuable thing you can build for your business? An audience. In 2020, we will be doubling down on our audience building efforts, and you should too. Come up with a plan to double down on building a larger, more engaged audience. It doesn't matter what you sell, whether it's coaching, education, or physical products, building a large, engaged audience will always make it better. So we're going to talk about some strategies to build your audience, the different platforms you should be on, and how to leverage that audience in meaningful ways. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: -Not letting age limit you -Channeling your passion productively -Getting influencer/brand attention -Building relationship capital -Speaking to younger generations -Talking about your "why" over your "what" Resources: -Learn more at joeyspeers.com -Mastermind: creativerisemastermind.com -Instagram: instagram.com/joeyspeers Show Notes: Today I'm sitting down with Joey Speers, founder of JSmedia, who works with some massive brands such as Yeti, Uber, and Ford. But what makes Joey truly extraordinary is that he founded this marketing company when he was just 14 years old. He reached out to me to tactfully let me know my marketing was looking a little old, and we have done many projects since. Joey has formed his own mastermind for creatives to help break them out of the "struggling artist" syndrome. He is already crushing it, and he proves that there are no excuses, not age or anything else, that can hold you back! Question Highlights: -Where does all this ability and expertise come from at just 21 years old? -How did it feel when people were telling you there was something wrong with you as a kid? -What role did your parents play? -What's your message to the parents out there? -What's your advice for reaching out to brands or influencers to get their attention? -What was the biggest brand you worked for at a young age? -What's the importance of people taking Gen Z seriously, and what's the best way to speak to them? -What do you see in masterminds that causes growth in peoples' businesses? Guest Bio: Joey is the founder of JSmedia, The Creative Rise Mastermind and the Walls To Hurdles Podcast show. He started his media and marketing agency, JSmedia when he was 14. JSmedia believes everyone deserves creative solutions and they hand craft them, intentionally. Joey and his team of creatives cater to outdoor brands and online entrepreneurs and have served YETI, UBER, FORD, and more. They specialized in helping businesses clarify who they are and how they want to be experienced and then support them with the creative solutions they need to drive more revenue and fulfillment. Last year, Joey took it upon himself to empower creatives all around the world to eliminate the creative struggle in their lives by investing in community, coaching and accountability. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: -If you wish something existed, others likely do too -Sharing our wins with people -Removing excuses Resources: -Entry Level Mastermind: fastfoundations.com -Elite Level Mastermind: fortheloveofmoney.com/mastermind Show Notes: If you don't do anything different in 2020, you're not going to get different results. It's common sense, but it's worth remembering. Today, I want to share with you one thing I did differently in 2019 in the spirit of creating what I wished existed and how it transformed my business for the year. I can't wait to hear what you create in 2020. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: -The power of bartering -Valuing what you offer to people -Making a bartering deal responsibly -Figuring out what you are willing to trade -Creating a contract Resources: -Tata's Instagram: instagram.com/tatatickaradze -Barter & Be: barterandbe.com -Instagram: instagram.com/barterandbe -Marketing: tothemoonsocial.com -Instagram: instagram.com/tothemoonsocial Show Notes: This interview is going to take away all excuses you have around not being able to afford to start your business. Tata Tickaradze tells us the story of how she founded Barter & Be, a community of female entrepreneurs who exchange goods and services without any capital. In her spare time, Tata is a branding expert and genius marketer who has an incredible digital marketing agency called To The Moon. As she was building this business, she kept running into one problem: in order to progress and expand the way she needed to, she needed to invest in professional services. But as a brand new business owner, she didn't always have the money to pay for those. When she looked around, she noticed her creative and entrepreneurial friends had those same problems, and often needed her help with social media and branding. They started to swap services, and everyone's businesses grew! You're going to feel like you have a way to start this business idea that you've always had on your mind but didn't feel like you had the money to start. This is all about resourcefulness, mindset, and applying a value to your services. Question Highlights: -Can you explain Barter & Be for us? -Were you really down to your last $78 when you started this company? -What's a good example of two people who exchanged services through Barter & Be? -How do people not devalue their services? -Is there a contract that people enter into? -How important was giving and generosity to you? Guest Bio: Tata Tickaradze is the founder of Barter & Be. A skilled marketer who understands the nuances of all aspects of social presence from planning to development to execution, Tata's created her own agency, To the Moon Social. She has single-handedly grown significant user communities based on her time-honed process. Tata's knowledge of content and delivery has been critical in the launch of major brands and professional services alike. As Tata built her own business, she kept running into a problem: In order to progress and expand, she needed to invest in professional services like graphic design, photography, and web development. But as a small business owner, she didn't always have the cash in her bank account to pay for these types of services. It was a catch-22: In order to be more profitable, she needed to up her game … but in order to up her game, she had to spend more money. When Tata looked around, she saw many of her creative and entrepreneurial friends running up against the same problem—and often, they needed her help with social media. Naturally, they started to swap services. And something amazing happened—everyone grew their businesses, together. A master connector, Tata created Barter & Be to help other women expand their networks of creative female entrepreneurs, and to facilitate the growth of their businesses without the hefty price tag. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: -The two friends you will have: the Lifters and the Weights -Clearing out your friends lists -Choosing who you are around in 2020 Resources: -Entry Level Mastermind: fastfoundations.com -Elite Level Mastermind: fortheloveofmoney.com/mastermind Show Notes: Every one of us has two types of friends. These friends may not even know which of the two types that they are, but you will be able to identify it by the end of this episode. The quality of people that you have in your life will have a direct bearing on your success. As we wrap up 2019, you have to take a look at your results and decide if you were as successful if you wanted to be. If the answer is no, then you need to change things up to make sure it's not the same in 2020. The quality of your friends, mentors, and coaches have everything to do with that. Start the year off right by reevaluating your tribe. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: -Starting something to answer your own needs -Entrepreneurship is a personal journey -Letting your audience tell you what they want -Using your personality to stand out -Getting out of the way in your business -Charging for convenience -Focusing on what makes sense for your business -Building an audience outside of social media -Balancing business and parenting Resources: -Learn more at getyourprettyon.com -Facebook: facebook.com/getyourprettyon -Pinterest: pinterest.com/getyourprettyon -Instagram: instagram.com/_getyourprettyon -Alison's Instagram: instagram.com/alisonlumbatis -Elite Level Mastermind: fortheloveofmoney.com/mastermind Show Notes: Alison Lumbatis is the founder of Get Your Pretty On, this massive fashion brand that makes outfits easy. Her story of how this business was born is so inspiring, I can't wait for you all to hear it. She created what she needed in a moment, and it has turned into a multi-million dollar business and movement. She has gone on to help over 30,000 women of every size, age, and budget find more confidence in their clothes and how they look. We're gonna talk parenting tips while building a successful brand, because she's a mom of three. We're going to go over social media and how you don't have to have a giant following to have a successful business. And last but not least, we do a deep dive on Alison's secrets to success. You're going to be wildly inspired and have so many takeaways from this interview. Question Highlights: -Where did you come up with the idea for Get Your Pretty On? -Where does your resourcefulness come from? -Can anyone learn to be resourceful? -Is there still room for anyone to start a fashion blog, or is it too saturated? -What changed in your business recently to let it explode? -What's your favorite part about building a team and creating jobs? -What advice do you have around building a membership site? -How important is it (or is it not) to have a following? Where does it play a role in your success? Guest Bio: Alison is a 46-year-old wife, mom of three, entrepreneur, INFJ, coffee worshiper and goat lover. Yes, you read that right, goats. At the heart of it all she's truly a jeans and tee kind of girl who loves spending time with her family and exploring the best places to eat in Dallas, TX. She is an accidental minimalist when it comes to fashion and style, mixing her tried and true closet staples with a few seasonal trends. Alison's goal is to help all women feel pretty by being the go-to resource for inclusive style inspiration and beauty advice. Alison is the creator/editor of the blog, Get Your Pretty On, a style and beauty resource curated for real women, by real women. Our goal is to change the way women feel about themselves- forever. We believe every woman, no matter their size, age, ethnicity or budget, deserves to feel pretty. Women who feel good in their own skin are always the prettiest – and that touches every area of their lives. By being the go-to resource for inclusive fashion inspiration and lifestyle advice, our goal is to connect with real women across the world, empower them to be confident, and to have fun along the way. At the encouragement of her readers Alison launched Style Challenges -- an online capsule wardrobe membership program. Since rolling out the program in 2014, over 25,000 women in 20 countries have participated. Alison is a personal stylist and former actress and print model with both creative and technical backgrounds and was also a network engineer for several years before leaving corporate America to pursue creative endeavors. With such a diverse background Alison is an expert on making style and fashion accessible to all women. She is also the Amazon best-selling author of Get Pretty, Kick Butt! The Moms' Guide to Looking Your Best and Getting More Done. Get Your Pretty On reaches half a million visitors annually in 200 countries worldwide and inspires a global community of women to rediscover themselves and embrace what makes them feel pretty, happy and confident. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com