The Chris Harder Show

I'm often asked how important it is to develop your personal brand alongside your business. At the end of the day, your strong personal brand will always make your other endeavors easier and cheaper to launch, grow faster and overall, more successful. In today's episode, I share examples of how my wife Lori and I have seen this happen in our careers, and also what Gary Vee shared about this topic in a recent podcast episode. People are exponentially more successful when they continue to concentrate on their personal brand instead of ignoring it and diving into their other company, so what's stopping you from developing yours? IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Why you should be splitting your time 50/50 on your personal brand and business endeavors How your personal brand helps accelerate your business ideas Ways that Gary Vee, Lori and I have continued to prioritize our personal brands while growing as entrepreneurs The importance of delegation and hiring the right people to avoid burnout 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 I'm in groups of people who are multi-millionaires, I notice three main differences in their thinking and behavior. In today's episode, I'm diving into those three things and showing you how you can level up to those ambitious circles of multi-millionaires. Compared to six and seven figure networks, eight and nine figure networks have more elevated conversations; we choose much larger targets and we simply have much higher risk tolerance. If you're ready for a life of extraordinary abundance and wealth, listen to today's episode. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: What makes the multi-millionaire mindset different from people earning under eight figures The dreaming, collaboration and rich conversations that I have with my multi-millionaire friends Demanding more out of your interactions Why your need for certainty is holding you back from success Letting go of the ego and fear around failure 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 together for 20 years, and married for 16. We've gotten to where we are by staying committed to taking risks and supporting each other's dreams. In today's episode, we share how we've worked on our communication skills and mindset when it comes to having faith in each other. We're dedicated to figuring it out, rebuilding and flourishing together. Listen in to hear more of our conversation about the two major reasons that we've had such a strong and lasting relationship. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Our new house in Newport Being supportive of each other, even when it wasn't easy to do Why it's important to be your partner's biggest cheerleader Questions to ask your partner to better understand their dreams and passions How faith comes into play in a relationship 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

Today, I'm joined by entrepreneurs and the powerhouse duo behind Carter & Custer, Jim Carter and RT Custer. Jim and RT share how they overcame some of their biggest business challenges and what they have planned for the next iteration of Fast Foundations Mastermind. RT explains how his watch company Vortic came out on top of a 6-year lawsuit against industry giant Hamilton. His passion and belief for upcycled watches kept him fighting when everyone around him, including his first attorney, advised him to give up and file for bankruptcy. Today, his case is an example of first use doctrine and the freedom to turn one man's trash into another man's treasure. Jim has always been a behind-the-scenes tech guy, but felt driven to use his expertise and transform the non-profit space. Jim shares the story of how he bridged the gap between blockchain and charity, and eventually raised $1 million for Pencils of Promise by facilitating a donation from an anonymous philanthropist who wanted to spend his Bitcoin wealth. Not only are Jim and RT co-founders of their agency, but they've teamed up to buy Fast Foundations from me and are making it bigger and better than ever. Listen in to hear more about their vision for the mastermind and take advantage of an amazing free opportunity they're offering. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How RT fought and won a major trademark infringement and counterfeiting lawsuit Turning to organic marketing instead of relying on mainstream advertising and media How Jim helped nonprofits raise over $10 million in a matter of weeks by using blockchain technology The story of how Jim and RT teamed up to co-found Carter & Cluster The power of being together in a group mastermind setting What inspired Jim and RT to buy Fast Foundations The unique perspective that Jim and RT bring to masterminds RESOURCES Go to fastfoundations.com and grab a spot or put yourself on the waiting list for the next Fast Foundations Mastermind! Text STRATEGY to 310-496-3389 for your FREE 30 minute strategy session with Jim or RT. Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH RT CUSTER Follow RT: @rtcuster Learn More About Vortic Watches: vorticwatches.com Follow Vortic Watches: @vorticwatches Listen to Products Worth Talking About: productsworthtalkingabout.com Follow Products Worth Talking About: @productsworthtalkingabout Learn More About Carter & Custer: carterandcuster.com Follow Carter & Custer: @carterandcuster Learn More About Fast Foundations: carterandcuster.com/fast-foundations CONNECT WITH JIM CARTER Follow Jim: @causehacker Learn More About Carter & Custer: carterandcuster.com Follow Carter & Custer: @carterandcuster Learn More About Fast Foundations: carterandcuster.com/fast-foundations CONNECT WITH CHRIS Instagram: @chriswharder Website: https://chrisharder.me

What should you do with the equity in your home now that we have this exploding market? I'm a big fan of income producing properties, but I'm not a fan of saying that homeownership is an investment. At the end of the day, homeownership is a convenience, not something that's making you money. I explain how you can practice smart lending techniques, put your money in a low fee index fund, and sit back and watch that home equity grow. Tune in to learn more about how to get the most out of homeownership. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Why you should be making financial moves with the equity in your home The average appreciation of homes Two responsible borrowing guidelines What investing in low fee index funds looks like RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Instagram: @chriswharder Website: https://chrisharder.me

The quality of your questions determine the quality of your relationships. Today, Lori and I are sharing our top tips for how to get the answers that you're looking for. We talk about creating an equal energy exchange and being self-aware and respectful of people's time and resources. We discuss best practices for how to build your network and get on people's radars. Trust me, we look back on some of the long-winded paragraphs that we've sent and we're here to help you avoid making the same mistakes! IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How to get what you want by asking in the right way Why your messages might be getting left on read Creating a very precise and focused question The power of reaching out to your peers and competitors for advice Casting a wide net when you're looking for answers RESOURCES: Text FAST (310) 421-0416 to get on the VIP waitlist for the next in-person Fast Foundations! Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. CONNECT WITH LORI Instagram: @loriharder Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business Listen to Earn Your Happy CONNECT WITH CHRIS Instagram: @chriswharder Website: https://chrisharder.me

You need to shed something big in order to become lighter on your feet, take a few steps back and get that running start to leap to your dreams. I know how hard it can be to turn down a sure income in order to pursue your passions, but you can't create something extraordinary by sitting on the sidelines and taking ordinary actions. On today's episode, I'm sharing examples of how Lori, Lewis Howes and I have all overcome the fear of instability in order to realize our biggest dreams and tips for how you can, too. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: What you need to let go of in order to make your dreams come true Why your current actions aren't getting you to where you want to be The trap of security and consistency Resources for how to get out of your own way RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Instagram: @chriswharder Website: https://chrisharder.me

Today, I'm sharing how you can create massive, life-changing and legacy-changing wealth through NFTs. I recently bought a piece of digital art from the Private Jet Pajama Party collection for several thousand dollars, which isn't something that I ever thought I would be saying! The key to success with blockchain, NFTs and cryptocurrency is finding something that has the right people and moementum behind it to survive the inevitable bubble pop that's going to happen in this industry. Listen in to hear my strategy and advice for how to take advantage of the market today. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Why blockchain and NFTs are here to stay Factors to consider when investing in NFTs Supply and demand in the virtual world Real-world examples to help decode the blockchain world My vow to listeners to dig deep on the topic of digital ownership RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Instagram: @chriswharder Website: https://chrisharder.me

Today, we're talking about how to find that missing link for your business, aka your 'person.' Lori and I discuss the different people who have been major supporters and catalysts of our career milestones. We share why it's essential to your success to link up with people who are the integrators to your visions and our top three tips for building that relationship. Plus, we have an awesome update and offer for the Fast Foundations Mastermind! IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Who our business 'people' are How we connected with our business counterparts The benefits of teaming up with someone Why you need to reevaluate your vision if it's easily achievable on your own RESOURCES: Text FAST to 310-421-0416 to grab your spot at the next in-person Fast Foundations Mastermind! Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. CONNECT WITH LORI Instagram: @loriharder Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business Listen to Earn Your Happy CONNECT WITH CHRIS Instagram: @chriswharder Website: https://chrisharder.me

Today, I'm joined by launch strategy experts Josh and Jill Stanton. They're the powerhouse couple behind Screw the Nine to Five and The Wealthy Course Creator, which provide resources for coaches, consultants and course creators who want to profit off their expertise. They have a pay-to-play model that helps attract the right customers, generate higher conversion, and create a repeatable launch model. We discuss how they came up with this approach and why it's so successful. They share their advice for other couples in business together and why it pays to go against the grain as an entrepreneur. Tune in to hear more of our conversation where we talk real numbers and examples of their Paid Launch Formula and how you can get involved for under $100! IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Jill and Josh's decision to relocate from Canada to the Cayman Islands How they made the transition from being a cog in someone else's vision to living an incredible life in places like Thailand, Mexico, and now the Caribbean Their top tips for entrepreneurial couples How they're rethinking the follower-to-customer pipeline Jill's advice for how to set your ad budget The two metrics that you should be measuring with marketing Details about their Paid Launch Formula Josh's signature scorecard and launch planner Finding your niche and uncovering what your audience thinks they need the most Their 'No Entrepreneur Left Behind' philosophy RESOURCES Go to wealthycoursecreator.com/harder to access the Paid Launch Formula and a free one-on-one strategy call with Jill for just $97! Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day. CONNECT WITH JOSH & JILL Website: screwtheninetofive.com Instagram: @wealthycoursecreator Listen to Wealthy Course Creator CONNECT WITH CHRIS Instagram: @chriswharder Website: https://chrisharder.me ABOUT JILL & JOSH STANTON Josh and Jill Stanton are the co-founders of Wealthy Course Creator and Screw The Nine To Five—their slices of the internet where they help online Course Creators and Coaches host wildly-successful pay-to-play launches so they can create more freedom, impact and profit in their businesses. Coined by Forbes as "a destination for up-and-coming online entrepreneurs," Wealthy Course Creator and Screw The Nine To Five have inspired tens of thousands of entrepreneurs to build wildly-profitable businesses and live lives of meaning and purpose. When they're not CEO'ing they can be found hangin' with their little guy, Kai at their home in the Cayman Islands.