The Chris Harder Show

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Building up a runway Reducing your overhead Pivoting to fit the times Shifting your marketing Seeking out opportunities Being a leader Resources: Money Principles: thetruthaboutmoney.com Show Notes: Let's go over the rules of a recession. My goal is for you to not only survive but thrive during this uncertain economic situation that we are all facing together. I've spent over the last decade learning and applying all of the right moves that you should be making as an entrepreneur, and in a recession, some of those rules will change. You need to know the new rules of surviving and thriving in a recession, and I'm going to share those 6 rules with you today. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Finding the gift in this situation Understanding what's in your control and what isn't Sticking through the resistance Asking better questions Resources: fastfoundations.com Show Notes: Let's talk about unexpected gifts. In this very unique situation that we are all facing, more and more people are waking up to see the gift that is coming from all of this. You need to understand what is under your control and what is not, and being forced to do so may be the greatest gift of all. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How to navigate difficult times as an entrepreneur Never wasting a moment How getting help is the key to success Handling pushback and negative feedback Being a woman in a male-dominated field Resources: Learn more: nazarianplasticsurgery.com Instagram: instagram.com/drsheilanazarian YouTube: youtube.com/nazarianplasticsurgery Facebook: facebook.com/NazarianPlasticSurgery Podcast: The Closet ThinkBIG! Conference: nazarianinstitute.org Show Notes: Dr. Sheila Nazarian is one of the most highly accomplished and most famous plastic surgeons in all of the country and has been seen all over TV, from "Body Revenge" to "The Reel" to "The Doctors" and more. We have a conversation about what it's like to be so successful in a male-dominated profession, as well as her incredible non-profit foundation, The Nazarian Institute, where she helps other entrepreneurs see success. Question Highlights: What is your take on the coronavirus? How are you as an entrepreneur navigating this situation? How does a driven person like you fit it all in? What messages are important for you to model to other women? How do you handle negative press or feedback? What is it like being a woman in a male-dominated field? How do you balance being masculine and feminine? Guest Bio: Dr. Sheila Nazarian is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with a private practice in Beverly Hills. She has a Masters in Medical Management degree from the Marshall School of Business at USC. She also serves as Assistant Professor in Division of Plastic Surgery at the University of Southern California. She is the founder of Nazarian Plastic Surgery, Spa26, The Skin Spot e-commerce site, and the Nazarian Institute where she brings thought leaders to teach business owners in the luxury space to Think BIG – Branding, Innovation, Growth. She is married to a neurosurgeon, Dr. Fardad Mobin, has three children. She also enjoys being an influencer in the digital space: @drsheilanazarian, @themodelsurgeon, @spa26.official, @theskinspotbeverlyhills, @thinkbig on Instagram and Nazarian Plastic Surgery on Facebook/YouTube. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Why things are going to turn around in September Recognizing opportunity instead of fearing loss The two questions you need to ask yourself The three opportunities for earnings coming up What you need to start your business Resources: Money Principles: thetruthaboutmoney.com Show Notes: In the first part of the Coronavirus Economy, I talked about the different types of people and how they will handle this type of situation. In the second part, I gave you the six steps to survive and thrive during this time. And in this episode, I want to focus especially on the "thrive" part of that. I'm doing this series so that you can come out the other end of it thriving, just like I ended up thriving after the 2008 great recession. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: What to do when you aren't feeling prepared Acting fast to get back on track Stop the financial bleeding Building a powerful routine Find yourself a financial runway Inventing new income Building a September plan Resources: fastfoundations.com Show Notes: In light of everything that's going on right now and the circumstances everyone is facing, we have seen a lot of people asking, "What do you do if you feel financially unprepared?" It's okay to not feel prepared for this situation, but it is not okay to not figure out how to move through this as quickly as you can. Lori and I are going to give you six steps you need to take right away to get yourself back on track. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Why so many poets aren't getting exposure and how to fix it Struggling between validation and sharing your message Being an artist and an entrepreneur Being grateful for the abundance you do have Paying attention to our own inspiration and giving it room to grow Transforming your pain into growth Resources: Learn more: in-q.com Read: Inquire Within Instagram: instagram.com/inqlife Facebook: facebook.com/INQlife YouTube: youtube.com/user/INQonline Show Notes: IN-Q is a National Poetry Slam champion, award-winning poet, and multi-platinum songwriter. If you've ever heard him in person or came across his art, I know you've been hooked. He's even been named to Oprah's Super Soul 100 list of the world's most influential thought leaders. He's inspired audiences around the world through his live performances and storytelling. It's no wonder he has seen as much success as he has so far! We talk about his new book, Inquire Within, and how IN-Q incorporated art into a book that tells an overreaching story. We also address starving artist syndrome, being present and grateful for what you do have, doing what you love in life instead of what you have to do, and so much more. Question Highlights: Where are the rest of spoken word poets out there? Why is it so hard for poets to find a platform, and how do we fix it? Do you remember the first time you got paid as a poet? Why is there a stigma around starving artists? Is this a book about hope and inspiration? What are you doing on your upcoming tour? Guest Bio: IN-Q is a National Poetry Slam champion, award-winning poet, and multi-platinum songwriter. His groundbreaking achievements include being named to Oprah's SuperSoul 100 list of the world's most influential thought leaders, being the first spoken word artist to perform with Cirque Du Soleil, and being featured on A&E, ESPN, and HBO's Def Poetry Jam. He's inspired audiences around the world through his live performances and storytelling workshops. Many of his recent poetry videos have gone viral with over 70 million views combined. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How this era will create more new entrepreneurs than any other How massive shifts create new opportunities Creating a moment of reinvention What is coming in the economy My 6-step plan for getting you through this Resources: 90-Minute Strategy Sessions: fortheloveofmoney.com/strategy Show Notes: Welcome to part two of the three-part series on the coronavirus economy. We're going to talk all about what to expect and how to prepare. You need to understand what we're facing and create a plan so that you can survive and THRIVE, and that's what I'm going to give to you. I know there's a lot of uncertainty and a lot of fear out there, but there is so much opportunity as well, and we need to understand both. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Creating a structure and then adjusting it until it works Having a family meeting Taking a break Avoiding falling down a news rabbit hole but staying informed Showing up for yourself Manufacturing appointments Talk to yourself positively Resources: fastfoundations.com Show Notes: We're going to talk about ROUTINE. Let's be honest about the state of things right now: Kids (for those who have them) are forced to stay at home, parents are all working from home, and there's a lot of stress involved with all of this change. And that stress can be squashed by having a good, solid routine. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Why Ramit is a different kind of financial coach Thinking about the big wins instead of the minutia Why most financial advice is around restriction instead of growth Why paying off credit card debt should come first Building up your savings and earning more Adapting to the situation How your business can survive this Resources: Learn more: iwt.com/earn Instagram: @ramit Twitter: @ramit Show Notes: I'm sitting down with financial guru Ramit Sethi, the bestselling author and founder of I Will Teach You To Be Rich. When this book came out in 2009, everyone was going wild over it, and when it was re-released in 2019 with current information, people went wild all over again. And with good reason! This is a great book for teaching the fundamentals of living a rich life, not just financially but in every possible way. You're going to hear about how he is giving in this challenging economy, how you can pivot as a business, what to expect to come, how long this will last, and how you can create products and make money out of any expertise that you have. Question Highlights: Why didn't the advice of most financial experts make sense to you? What's your message to the financial gurus that want people to cut back? Why do you restrict anyone with credit card debt from joining your programs? What is your definition of rich today? What is your take on what we are facing over the next 3 months as an economy? What should most solopreneurs and small business owners do right now? How do we pivot? What is Earnable and who is that platform for? What is your business doing to stay alive? Why is generosity so important to you? Guest Bio: Ramit Sethi, author of the New York Times bestseller I Will Teach You To Be Rich, has become a financial guru to millions of readers in their twenties, thirties, and forties. He started his website, iwillteachyoutoberich.com, as a Stanford undergraduate in 2004, and he now hosts over a million readers per month on his blog, newsletter, and social media. Sethi grew up in Sacramento, the son of Indian immigrant parents who taught him the art of negotiating—his father once spent five days negotiating with a car dealer, only to walk away over a set of floor mats. He wasn't the smartest kid in his class, but he loved building systems, which ultimately earned him over $200,000 in scholarships, which he used to get bachelor's and master's degrees in technology and psychology at Stanford. His understanding of human behavior and money led to him creating innovative solutions in self-development. Ramit and his team of dozens of employees build premium digital products about personal finance, entrepreneurship, psychology, careers, and personal development for top performers. The IWT community includes 1 million monthly readers, 400,000 newsletter subscribers, and 35,000 premium customers.He has written about personal finance for The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, and been interviewed on dozens of media outlets including NPR, ABC News, and CNBC, and popular podcasts like The Tim Ferriss Podcast. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The opportunities during this epidemic The economic effects of COVID-19 How you can play a role in this support Resources: Fast Foundations: fastfoundations.com Show Notes: This is part one of a three-part series called the Coronavirus Economy. It is meant to teach you, inform you, give you some guidance, and show you that — while yes, some people are suffering — this is a time of opportunity. Opportunity to give, to reset, to share, to reinvent yourself, and to lean into your strengths that you've put on the backburner. I want to equip you as best as possible as all of us navigate this unfamiliar territory of the coronavirus. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com