The Chris Harder Show

The holidays are right around the corner, so Lori and I wanted to share how we dial in our schedules and uphold our boundaries so that we actually enjoy the season. We break down what we do before, during, and after the holidays in order to stay on track with our personal and business goals. We talk about our simplified approach to gift giving, how we practice the 'less is more' philosophy, and explain how we protect our energy around friends and family. Plus, we share our favorite New Year's Eve tradition and explain how we set ourselves up for success at the beginning of the year. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Focusing on quality time and experiential gifts The importance of sticking with your healthy habits during the holiday season Picking your battles and keeping the peace with your family Why we like to schedule a trip or self-development event in January to kickstart the year Giving yourself some buffer room before you dive right back into work RESOURCES Save your spot for the 2023 Elite Mastermind: chrisharder.me/mastermind Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business Listen to Earn Your Happy CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

How do you know when you're stretching in a way that will make you level up, or if you're just being fiscally irresponsible? There are three questions that Lori and I ask ourselves when we're thinking about making a big investment. I break down what those three questions are and share measurable ways that can help you get really clear on your decision. I also share real examples of how we've used this system to radically change our lives for the better. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How Lori and I decided to move to California and live in the 'Bentley building,' even though we were still recovering from The Great Recession Recognizing when you're making excuses for irresponsible spending habits Why you want to have 12 months of liquid runway available at all times Tangible data to consider before making a big purchase RESOURCES Fill out the application now for the 2023 Elite Mastermind: chrisharder.me/mastermind Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

One of the biggest mistakes I see new entrepreneurs make is that they start building their businesses in financial quicksand. I'm joined by fractional CFO and tax strategist Shannon Weinstein to break down how to set yourself up for success from day one. I ask Shannon about everything from writing off phone bills and meals to how to find the right tax professional. We also talk about how she decided to go all-in on her brand, Keep What You Earn, and what inspired her brilliant approach to marketing. Don't save this episode for Aprilーthe key to being tax savvy is proactivity and preparation. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The point in your business when you should seek out a tax strategist or fractional CFO Red flags to look out for when you're talking with an accountant or tax strategist Common misconceptions about tax write-offs and deductions What the Augusta Rule is and how to take advantage of it Shannon's strategy of giving away information, but charging for implementation What you can expect to learn in the Business Financial Quickstarter RESOURCES Use Code CHRIS for $50 off Business Financial Quickstarter: keepwhatyouearn.com/chris Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH SHANNON Follow Shannon: @shannonkweinstein Learn more about Keep What You Earn: keepwhatyouearn.com Listen to Keep What You Earn CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

One of the biggest shifts that we've gone through in our businesses is learning how to collapse time by collaborating with experts instead of trying to muscle through everything on our own. Lori and I discuss ways that we've been able to grow faster and more sustainably by getting in the right rooms, building out diverse networks, and outsourcing tasks that aren't in our zones of genius. We describe the ripple effect that this approach has had on our lives and the business outcomes that we've experienced because of it. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Learning how to take action and pivot instead of freeze Taking responsibility when you choose to struggle instead of reaching out for support The domino effect of collapsing time What Lori wishes she could go back and tell herself during the early days of hosting live events Examples across industries of how you can reach your goals more efficiently RESOURCES We're enrolling for the 2023 Elite Mastermind right now! Go to chrisharder.me/mastermind to learn more. Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business Listen to Earn Your Happy CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

When you're seeing all these sensationalized headlines about layoffs, inflation, and the economy in general, I want to make sure that you're not confusing opportunities shifting with opportunities going away. There's no doubt that things are changing, but you have a chance to be on the cutting edge of it all. Now more than ever, we're going to see more entrepreneurs and start-ups that need your expertise. Listen in to learn how you can roll up your sleeves, get creative, and build financial freedom like you never imagined before. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How my perspective on right-sizing has changed since I made a career pivot in 2008/2009 My message to anyone who has been laid off recently How to take advantage of the booming contractor and freelancer economy Why it's time to focus on your marketing and growth strategy RESOURCES Get your application in for the 2023 Elite Mastermind: chrisharder.me/mastermind Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

I'm a firm believer that if you're living a luxurious life, but your family is suffering financially, then you're actually not living a rich life at all. Instead, you're living a greedy life. I want to share a story that really drives home why it's so important to seek financial freedom not just for yourself, but also for your loved ones. I'm highlighting a moment where financial abundance allowed me to make the right choice for my grandma, instead of having to make a choice directed by lack of money. Listen in for more takeaways from the situation that my family and I found ourselves in when my grandma's retirement fund ran out at 94 years old. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The level of choice and ability I want you to seek for you and your family Why you need to be taking your retirement planning seriously, regardless of how old you are The pride that I have that I can uphold my family values and support the people that I love Reflecting on your bigger 'why' for building wealth RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

Lori and I have been pushing up against a lot of resistance lately. But, we've made a commitment to consistently step into resistance because we know that we'll be rewarded for it in the long run. It can be so tempting to choose the easier, more comfortable option, but once you start training yourself to push through the resistance, all of the things that you really want are waiting for you on the other side. We discuss how this has shown up in our lives in the past and set a plan for how we're going to work through the resistance we're feeling right now. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How we've always gotten something of great value from pushing through resistance Understanding where your feelings of fear and discomfort are really coming from Staying on track with our food and exercise choices The positive ripple effect of making decisions based on your future self RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business Listen to Earn Your Happy CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

Your business doesn't have to suffer during an economic slowdown. It's your job to convey the absolute need for your product instead of marketing it as a nice-to-have item in someone's budget. I break down some examples of how to make this happen in a variety of businesses and illustrate how you can work with trends in purchasing behavior. It's all about tweaking your language and getting in front of the people who can really benefit from your offerings, regardless of what's going on in the economy. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The #1 thing that's going to save your business during an economic slowdown Tangible ways to upgrade your marketing strategy How to turn anything from a want into a need Understanding your audience and their buying patterns RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

The thoughts that you have in your head and the words that come out of your mouth will always override any good intentions or big financial goals that you might have. But, when you start to rewrite those subconscious beliefs and spread positivity, you can change your financial outcome. It can feel really confrontational and uncomfortable to do this money mindset work, but it's the number one way to improve your outlook on the world and set yourself up for financial freedom. Join me as I share tangible ways to stop going through life on autopilot and get really intentional about calling in abundance. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How our unchosen beliefs can accidentally sabotage our dreams Taking an honest look at what shaped your perspective and relationship with money Seeking opportunity and abundance in all situations My favorite three-step exercise for reframing your money mindset RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me

When you look into the future, you're just inviting in anxiety over something that probably isn't going to happen or isn't going to feel the way that you think it's going to feel. Instead, you could be living in the present and savoring the moment. I know, so much easier said than done, but this idea has really resonated for Lori and me this past month with all of the events and traveling that's been going on. We're chatting about how we deal with the overwhelm that we feel when we see a jam-packed schedule ahead of us and tips to stay focused and feel your best when you're out of your normal routine. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Staying focused on what's within your control and letting go of everything that isn't What to do when you're overwhelmed with your workload, especially when you're on the road Easy habits to implement so you can stay as healthy as possible when traveling Getting to the root of what you're really afraid of一it might surprise you! RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business Listen to Earn Your Happy CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Me: @chriswharder Visit My Website: https://chrisharder.me