The Chris Harder Show

Why are you working so hard, but still not getting the results you want? In this episode, Lori and I talk about the truth about effort, direction, and why so many people stay stuck longer than they need to. We break down the gap between effort and results, why guessing is costing you time and momentum, and how getting the right guidance and tracking the right things can completely change your outcomes. Get ready to work smarter in a way that actually pays off. HIGHLIGHTS The reason your hard work isn't producing the results you expected. Where most people lose momentum without realizing it. The gap between effort and actual progress. Why not having the right guidance keeps you stuck longer than necessary. Why you must either hire an expert or become one through aggressive self-study. What changes when you stop guessing and start getting feedback. RESOURCES Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

Why do some people actually make it while others stall out, quit, or stay stuck for years? In this episode, I talk about the traits I see in every entrepreneur who goes the distance. I share the patterns I've seen across high performers, founders, and friends building massive businesses, and where most people fall short without even realizing it. Tune in and start building the traits that will determine your future success. HIGHLIGHTS The trait that matters more than talent, strategy, or timing. How successful founders think about failure differently. The uncomfortable feedback most people avoid but need. How high performers turn setbacks into forward momentum. The cost of staying the same when you've outgrown your path. How thinking differently from the crowd creates your biggest advantage. RESOURCES Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

Why do your weeks keep looking the same, no matter how motivated you feel at the start? It's not your goals that are the problem, it's the patterns you keep repeating. In this episode, Lori and I break down 3 shifts that can change your trajectory immediately if you actually do them. We talk about why doing the one thing you've been avoiding creates instant confidence, how your environment is quietly reinforcing the same version of you, and why the words you repeat every day are shaping your results more than you think. Tune in to reset your habits, your environment, and your results starting today. HIGHLIGHTS The pattern that keeps recreating the same version of you. The thought you keep repeating that reinforces your current results. How changing 3 inputs can completely shift your week. What happens when you finally stop delaying the thing that matters most. The environment that's keeping you stuck in the same cycle. RESOURCES Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

Ever feel like it's getting easier for people to copy what you're building? That's because it is. In this episode, I break down why AI has completely erased the old advantages in business and what that means for your future if you don't adapt. What used to take millions of dollars, large teams, and years of work can now be recreated faster and cheaper than ever before. I share what I learned from a conversation with Dan Martell and how it completely reframed what actually protects your business today. Get ready to build the one business advantage no one can copy. HIGHLIGHTS Why your business is easier to copy than you think. Why traditional "moats" no longer protect your business. How AI is removing the advantage of money, skill, and time. The only competitive advantage that still matters today. How distribution works in modern business. Why the smartest founders are turning into media companies. RESOURCES Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

Ever made a mistake in your business that felt like a total disaster? In this episode, Lori and I share some of our most embarrassing business mistakes, including the "Chris fit" that accidentally made it into a paid course, Lori calling Natalie Ellis the wrong name on a podcast interview, and my early podcast mistake. Tune in to hear the mindset that helps us recover fast and keep going. HIGHLIGHTS The "Chris fit" that accidentally made it into a paid course. The podcast interview where Lori called Natalie Ellis the wrong name. My early podcast mistake that had my editors scrambling to fix it. Why embarrassing moments are basically a rite of passage in entrepreneurship. The mantra that helps us move forward after mistakes. Why having the right mentors and peers can completely change your comeback rate. RESOURCES Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

How far are you really willing to go to make your vision work? In this episode, I share what it actually looks like to keep a startup alive between fundraising rounds, why timing matters when raising capital, and why true founders are willing to do things most people wouldn't. I also share the example of Elon Musk risking everything after selling PayPal to build Tesla and SpaceX. Get ready to hear the side of entrepreneurship most founders don't talk about. HIGHLIGHTS The question every founder must answer about their mission. Why I sold my Ferrari and a one-of-one Porsche 911 Turbo S. What most people misunderstand about successful startups. What Elon Musk risked after selling PayPal. Why raising capital at the wrong time can cost you millions in valuation. The mindset shift that separates committed founders from casual entrepreneurs. RESOURCES Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

What actually makes a mastermind powerful? It's not just group calls or access to a mentor, it's the intentional structure behind the program. In this episode, Lori and I break down the exact framework we use to design masterminds that create momentum, relationships, and results for members. We talk about the balance between giving people enough access to support their growth without creating burnout for the host, how fast access to expertise helps entrepreneurs move forward instead of getting stuck, and why the most successful programs turn members into leaders within the community. Get ready to build the kind of program where growth, collaboration, and leadership naturally happen. HIGHLIGHTS Why masterminds work best when members connect with each other. The balance between offering access and protecting your own bandwidth. How "answers on demand" helps entrepreneurs move faster in their businesses. My secret to building better programs. How peer learning accelerates growth inside mastermind communities. Why giving members a platform to lead creates engagement and ownership. RESOURCES Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

What does it actually take to build a business that performs at the highest level? In this episode, I share the mindset shifts and performance standards I see among entrepreneurs who build multi-7-, 8-, and 9-figure companies. I break down the 5 traits that separate average founders from championship-level performers, especially when things get hard, uncertain, or uncomfortable. Get ready to raise the standard for what you expect from yourself and your business. HIGHLIGHTS What elite performers understand that most entrepreneurs overlook. The leadership shift that instantly changes your team's performance. The decision-making habit that separates fast scaling founders from stuck entrepreneurs. The preparation standard required to compete at higher levels. How top performers bounce back quickly after setbacks. Why most entrepreneurs ask for advice but never execute it. RESOURCES Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Frello: @frello_app

Feel like you're learning constantly but still not moving? You don't have an information problem. You have an integration problem. In this episode, Lori and I break down why visionaries struggle with execution, why your brain deletes what you don't apply immediately, and how information overload kills momentum. I share why I can see winning business ideas instantly but need integrators to execute the granular steps, and why that's wiring, not weakness. We also talk about the 4 missing pieces most entrepreneurs ignore, so you can finally close the gap between knowing and doing. Get ready to execute at the level your vision deserves. HIGHLIGHTS What's really stopping you from executing what you already know. Why visionaries struggle to follow through on their big ideas. How to stop forgetting everything you learn in courses and podcasts. What happens when you surround yourself with people who normalize success. The factor that determines whether your ideas ever turn into outcomes. RESOURCES Register for the Built for Bigger Summit (FREE | March 10–12, 2026) HERE Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

What if the biggest thing holding back your business, relationships, or energy isn't strategy, but what's happening inside your body and nervous system? In this VIP Mastermind episode, Lori and I sit down with 3 experts helping high performers strengthen connection, health, and long term vitality. Andrea Johnson shares why ambitious women often harden themselves in business and relationships and how rebuilding trust and emotional safety can transform intimacy and leadership. Then, Kristen Kliethermes breaks down hormones, peptides, and metabolic health, explaining why fatigue, anxiety, and low libido are signals your body needs deeper support. Finally, fertility expert Courtney Saye talks about what most IVF clinics overlook and how optimizing whole body health can improve fertility outcomes. Get ready to learn how to optimize your health, relationships, and resilience unlocks your next level. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Meet Andrea Johnson a.k.a. the Hot Girl Therapist. 05:00 Why high-performing women become emotionally hardened over time. 08:00 How entrepreneurship can become an emotional avoidance strategy. 15:00 How broken trust slowly impacts intimacy and relationships. 19:15 Why does feminine strategy challenge traditional business advice? 25:30 The signs your nervous system is running your business and relationships. 27:30 Andrea's masterclass and nervous system regulation tools. 31:00 What is the biggest mistake people make when starting a health optimization journey? 33:00 Symptoms you should never accept as "normal aging." 37:00 How hormone optimization restores energy, intimacy, and mental clarity. 44:00 The ideal way to help you become the most optimized version of yourself. 46:15 Why multivitamins often miss what your body actually needs. 49:15 Why every couple preparing for IVF should optimize health first. 52:45 The biggest fertility factors most clinics overlook. 56:15 When should couples consider IVF instead of continuing to try naturally? 01:00:00 Environmental toxins impacting your reproductive health. 01:03:00 What does low Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) mean? 01:04:45 When to seek fertility support before or during IVF. RESOURCES Connect with Andrea on Instagram to apply for Femme Quarters Mastermind Connect with Kristen on Instagram to take the Hormone Health Quiz Learn more about Functional Fertility Clinic HERE Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app Andrea: @theandreajohnson Kristen: @kristinleighwellness Courtney: @courtneylsaye