The Chris Harder Show

I answer the three most common questions that listeners have been sending me about the economy, and share my top tips for how to avoid all the negative rhetoric and fear mongering about an impending crisis. I've been getting a lot of questions about the possibility of a recession, if we're going to have the same housing catastrophe as we did back in '08/'09, and the sectors that Lori and I have been focussed on investing in. As always, I promise to be a beacon of truth and possibility in these uncertain times, so tune in to learn more about what's really going on in the economy. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Why a downturn is actually a normal and necessary part of the economic cycle How the home loan situation has changed since the early 2000s to prevent another extreme housing crisis Why I've got my eye on the tech sector and crypto What dollar cost averaging is and how I use that technique to take advantage of the dip in the stock market right now 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 HOST BIO Host of the top-rated podcast, The Chris Harder Show, Chris Harder uses his platform to empower entrepreneurs to become unapologetic in their pursuit of wealth and generous in their giving. The foundation of Chris' success as an entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist is built on his belief that "when good people make good money, they do great things". In addition to owning and investing in several multi-million dollar companies, Chris uses his online course, The Money Principles, his two mastermind groups and his exclusive 1:1 business coaching to help countless clients earn six and seven figure incomes.

Lori and I were coaching separate groups recently, and when we came together to talk about how the sessions went, we realized a lot of entrepreneurs are facing four similar challenges. We've noticed that many business owners are up against an audience problem, they're not providing value to their audience, their content is stale, or they're comparing their chapter one effort to someone else's chapter nine results. It's so powerful to hear the truth and bring some self awareness around what's really holding you back, and we hope that this conversation can shine a light on how you can reach your true potential. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Growing your audience in accordance with the size of your goals Examples of how we add value to our audience before we ask them for anything in return What we notice about our social media numbers when we put out original, fun content Our perspective on healthy comparison The number one move that helps jumpstart your growth RESOURCES Want to learn the truth about how to get your online business off the ground? Check out our new course at joinbeonline.com! 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

If you want to double your reach and earnings, you need to double your audience. I'm sharing how to do that fast and for free so that you don't fall into the trap of setting goals that are bigger than what your audience can provide you. I explain my approach to doing podcast tours and teaching in front of other people's groups. I also get into why it's so important to collaborate with your peers on text and email lists and how to make the most out of your podcast by trading bumpers or episodes with other like-minded hosts. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The audience growth problem that I see with so many entrepreneurs, regardless of what stage of business they're in How to get your message out to 20,000 people per week The trend that I see with my audience numbers after I speak at other people's events Examples of how to create a win-win situation by teaming up with other people who have text and email opt-ins What it looks like to trade podcast bumpers or episodes RESOURCES Check out joinbeonline.com to learn more about our new course! 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 HOST BIO Host of the top-rated podcast, The Chris Harder Show, Chris Harder uses his platform to empower entrepreneurs to become unapologetic in their pursuit of wealth and generous in their giving. The foundation of Chris' success as an entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist is built on his belief that "when good people make good money, they do great things". In addition to owning and investing in several multi-million dollar companies, Chris uses his online course, The Money Principles, his two mastermind groups and his exclusive 1:1 business coaching to help countless clients earn six and seven figure incomes.

The human experience, especially as an entrepreneur, can feel like a never-ending roller coaster. Lori recently had a day where she was feeling super low and in her head about the direction of her life, but she was able to snap out of it by talking to our new neighbors and sharing her business experience. We've realized that we're happiest when we're living our purpose, which for us means building something, working hard, and creating meaningful experiences with people that we love. By getting out of our own worlds and helping uplift someone else, we inevitably feel better and start climbing to the top again. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Learning how to integrate more enjoyment along with work What it feels like when we spiral and we're in this temporary false reality The immediate mood shift that happens when you're of service to someone else Details about the launch of our new course RESOURCES Text BULLETPROOF to 310-421-0416 to take advantage of Early Access VIP pricing of our new course! 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

Whatever your greatest fear is, whether it's around your finances, your business, the economy, your health, your family, I want to assure you that whatever the worst-case scenario that you can dream up, it's probably not going to happen to you. But, if it did, I promise that it's not going to be nearly as bad as you think. Trust me, I've been there, done that twice. In today's episode, I talk about the two lowest times in my life when my biggest fears came true. Hitting rock bottom financially and losing my father, even though they were painful and challenging times to work through, have created so many amazing opportunities and transformed my perspective on life. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Turning your rock bottom into your greatest motivator Transforming your mindset around your fears The amazing abundance, careers, and financial security that came out of losing it all in '08/'09 Reflecting on what makes mine and Lori's daily walks so meaningful Getting closer with my mom and spending quality time with family as a result of my dad's sudden passing RESOURCES Go to joinbeonline.com! Enrollment will open SOON and at an INSANE EARLY VIP PRICE! 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 sold $330,000 of Ethereum back in October 2020 to contribute to the downpayment of our house. Eleven months later, that $330,000 would've been $5,000,000. Ouch. But, that's what happens when I go against my motto of 'invent new income, and outearn it.' I'm sharing the hack that Lori and I use when we want to offset the cost of something. Please, learn from my mistake and don't take your investments out early. Instead, roll up your sleeves, dig into your side hustle, and make your purchases and investments feel free with that extra paycheck. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Why you don't want to pull your investments out early, no matter how tempting it is My #1 tip for retirement savings The rule of thumb for surviving a challenging economy How to get really clear on what your monthly bare necessities cost, and then outearn that RESOURCES Go to joinbeonline.com! Enrollment will open SOON and at an INSANE EARLY VIP PRICE! 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

We've finally had some time to really reflect about our vacation to the Amalfi Coast and want to share some of our biggest takeaways from the trip. Our friend Rob Murgatroyd curated so many beautiful experiences as part of his Work Hard Play Hard Mastermind and we were able to really soak up the Italian culture, art, food, and fashion. We talk about getting clarity on how we're going to balance the joy and production containers of our lives, and our commitment to making time for new, enriching experiences in our week. We learned about the Italian saying "Dolce Far Niente," which means the sweetness of doing nothing, observing beauty, and enjoying life in the moment. Lori and I want to take time to be more present in our everyday lives and worry less about things that we don't have control over. This trip proved to us that a vacation doesn't have to be just a moment in time一we can extend this sense of peace and wonder into our everyday lives. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Examples of how Italians value both form and function, and beauty for beauty's sake Why we're cutting off work at 1PM on Fridays for the next few months Applying deeper meaning to our beautiful life together and taking away the power that stress has Finding magic in connection and conversation when business isn't the main topic The benefits of getting out of your environment and day-to-day comfort zone RESOURCES Blue Mind by Wallace J. Nichols Text BULLETPROOF to 310-421-0416 to get VIP Early Access to our upcoming course! 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

I read a headline the other day about Elon Musk laying off 10% of the Tesla staff because of predictions about an upcoming recession. I can usually see through the BS clickbait headlines, but this one really got me down. Instead of staying in that funk, I decided to dig a little deeper and realized that the dramatic headline was way off from the truth about what's going on at Tesla. This was a great reminder for me that skewed data and scandalous headlines can make us feel positive and take action, or feel negative and freeze. I'm sharing how to spot when data is taken out of context and why it's so important to surround yourself with positive propaganda. I promise that what I'm putting out there will always be based on facts and I'll continue to offer solutions, including mine and Lori's course that will bulletproof you for whatever happens with the economy. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Recognizing your reactions to misleading, provocative headlines Doing your due diligence and getting facts about what's going on in your arena Recapping what a recession actually is and why it doesn't have to slow you down Why I've committed to making more money this year than I did last year My promise to be the voice of reason and possibility RESOURCES Text BULLETPROOF to 310-421-0416 to get VIP Early Access to mine and Lori's new course! 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

In a challenging economy, you don't have to slow down. As a matter of fact, you can thrive, make more money, and get more bang for your buck. By just adding 10% for every 1% that the GDP is down in four areas, you can make more sales and come out on top. I share ways that you can add 10% more time, effort and added value to your customers, plus why it's a good idea to add more to your marketing and advertising budget. Now is the time to invest more in your team, whether that's mentors and coaches, or employees and contractors. Lastly, securing 10% more credit can help make up for any cash flow interruptions that you might experience. Listen in to learn more about my mathematical formula for business owners to prosper in a difficult economy. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: A recap on what a recession actually means The four areas where you should be adding more time and money when you're in a down economy Simple ways to add value for your customers Proof that companies are investing in people that move the needle, regardless of what's going on in the economy Why you shouldn't be afraid of increasing your line of credit RESOURCES Text BULLETPROOF to 310-421-0416 to get on the VIP Early Access list for our upcoming course about how to make yourself bulletproof during a challenging economy! 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

Our recent trip to Italy is the perfect metaphor for wanting something versus deciding to do something. Lori and I break down the layers of decision that it took for us to actually follow through and take this vacation, plus something really valuable that we learned from our friends about deciding to have a good life. We think it's important to put markers in your year and create memorable experiences for yourself, even if it's something local. Listen in to hear our reflections about our time on the Amalfi Coast and how we're committing to getting outside of our element at least once a week from now on. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The difference between wanting a good life and deciding to have a good life Why things will never slow down unless you plan for them to slow down Surrounding yourself with positive reinforcements to solidify your decisions Practicing integrity and following through with your decisions Budget-friendly ideas for how to get outside of your normal life 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