The Chris Harder Show

In This Episode You Will Learn About: -How loss can shut you down -The thing you can do before and during personal tragedy -Sticking to your habits through adversity -Sticking with your commitments -Having the right people around to support you. Resources: -Entry Level Mastermind: fastfoundations.com -Elite Level Mastermind: fortheloveofmoney.com/mastermind Show Notes: I'm going to be sharing a personal story about what I discovered about myself and what I was reminded of when I had to put our dog, Waffles, down last week. Don't worry, it's a positive and upbeat episode, because some of the things I realized about having wealth and choice, what it can do for you in tough situations, and the things I learned about how to show up in the face of adversity are all great lessons. I wanted to get personal and share them with you, because I know they will be a great value in your life. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: -How recessions aren't always based on the economy -Taking advantage of a recession for your benefit -Putting yourself in a liquid position -Doing the work before you need to -Eliminating a personal guarantee from your bank -Setting a spending limit before a recession -How your dollars go farther during a recession Resources: -Learn more: recession.com -Read: Rock the Recession: How Successful Leaders Prepare for, Thrive During, and Create Wealth After Downturns -Twitter: twitter.com/RockRecession -Facebook: facebook.com/RockTheRecession -LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/rock-the-recession -Instagram: instagram.com/rocktherecession -Money Principles: thetruthaboutmoney.com Show Notes: I'm sitting down with Jonathan Slain, author of Rock the Recession and founder of Recession.com. He is the foremost expert on how to get ready for any kind of downturn, because downturns are always guaranteed. It's never "if," it's "when." And it makes more sense to be prepared to thrive in a downturn than it does to struggle. You're going to love Jonathan's story of why he's so passionate about teaching people not just how to make it through, but to take advantage of all the opportunities that present themselves during a recession while other people are going backwards. He talks brilliantly about why marketing is so much more effective during a recession and that you should be doubling down because you will be able to stand out. And you'll love his focus around generosity, and his advice on what you should do around giving during a recession. Question Highlights: -What were you doing when you hit your recession, and how did you get out of it? -Why is a recession a really good opportunity for some people? -How do you put yourself into a liquid position to take advantage of a recession? -What are the four steps for preparing for the next recession? -Should we give more or less during a recession? Guest Bio: Jonathan Slain and Paul Belair founded Recession.com to give entrepreneurs a free tool to assess their recession readiness at Recession.com/Ready. Jonathan Slain spent the Great Recession huddled in the fetal position on the floor of his office. He borrowed $250,000 from his mother-in-law to survive. Jonathan paid his mother-in-law back and is now a highly sought-after consultant (and, yes, he's still married!). Jonathan leverages his experience in investment banking and as an entrepreneur on the keynote speaking circuit because he doesn't want anyone else to have to borrow money from their mother-in-law in the next recession. Paul Belair wasn't scared when the Great Recession hit. He invested $1 million to purchase a business and just five years later sold it for over $70 million dollars. He achieved an American dream exit by using the Recession Gearbox model outlined in this book to create an intentional recession preparation plan. Paul is a CPA and an MBA, and currently serves as chair of the Young Presidents' Organization Construction Industry Network. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: -Learning to focus on the right people -Not letting the wrong people hold you back -How self-development will help your business Resources: -Entry Level Mastermind: fastfoundations.com -Elite Level Mastermind: fortheloveofmoney.com/mastermind Show Notes: Stop worrying about the few people who don't get it, and start worrying about the ones who do. This one thing is holding so many of you back, and it's a game-changer. We all have those people who don't understand our message or mission, or who don't even agree with it. You can't let this minority opinion hold you back from showing up for the majority of people to reach and help them. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: -Overcoming challenges by having belief -Meeting a need in the market -Leading with benefits -Making a choice of what products you want to be a part of -Getting fulfillment from making an impact Resources: -Learn more at outstandingfoods.com -Instagram: instagram.com/outstandingfoods -LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/billyg1 -Instagram: instagram.com/billglaser -Pig Out Chips: pigoutchips.com Show Notes: Today I'm sitting down with my good friend Bill Glaser, founder of Outstanding Foods. Not only is he an outstanding individual, he's an entrepreneur, financier, and an investor who has raised over 200 million dollars for different startups, including some of his own. We talk about the skill sets that it takes to be successful at this level. Get ready to take notes, tune in, and listen up, because this episode is outstanding. Question Highlights: -How has being a risk-taker translated into your business? -What's a time where you had no idea what you were doing but it still worked out? -How did you start a million dollar company right out of college? -What is the toughest part and best part of getting this business going? -Is there a correlation between generosity and success? Guest Bio: Bill Glaser, CEO and co-founder of Outstanding Foods, is an entrepreneur, financier and investor who has raised over $200 Million, taken several companies public, and has been involved with 2 companies that had 9 figure exits. Glaser's current venture, Outstanding Foods, is a plant-based foods company that creates tasty as hell products that everyone can love. Outstanding Foods makes nutritious snack foods that are plant-based and taste like meat. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: -Being grateful -Making ambitious goals -Attracting opportunity Resources: -Entry Level Mastermind: fastfoundations.com -Elite Level Mastermind: fortheloveofmoney.com/mastermind Show Notes: This episode is meant as a big thank you to everyone who listens to this show. When we stepped into 2019, we were starting to feel burnt out. We thought we might have to settle for less. Instead, this year we had a record number of personal highs in so many areas. We had a record number of downloads on this show, a record number of sign ups for our mastermind, a record amount of payroll, and a record amount of giving. No matter where you're finishing the year, no matter how you feel going into 2020, unexpected opportunities can and will show up if you stay committed to your goals. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: -Having a generous upbringing -Parenting as an entrepreneur -Attracting better talent through generosity -Inspiring others to do better -The importance of video marketing -Meeting people where they are Resources: -Learn more at iheartdogs.com -Marshall's Instagram: instagram.com/marshallmorris -I Heart Dogs Instagram:instagram.com/iheartdogscom Show Notes: Marshall Morris is the founder of several businesses, but is probably best known for I Heart Dogs. They do giving back better than anyone else I know. We talk about where this generosity came from, why he's so good at helping others monetize themselves, and all the coming trends in 2020 if you're planning on selling anything. This is absolutely going to make or break your success in the coming year. Question Highlights: -How did you come so far so quickly? -How are you parenting so successfully? -What impact has generosity had on your success? -How did you become okay with sharing your success and giving? -Why are you so good at helping others build wealth? -What should we be doing to get our message out there? -Tell me about the art of creating jobs. Guest Bio: As the son of a hard-working, humble pastor, Marshall was taught early on the value of a hard day's work. In fact, at a young age, his father would "loan" him out for the weekend to different farmers he did business with to help out (for very little pay). This weekend help wasn't about making money, however, his father really just wanted to instill in him the value of working hard. And it's with this same mentality that his dad encouraged Marshall to attend college, but also informed him that it would be his responsibility to pay his own way – as that's the way he did it. Growing up in an impoverished family, his dad worked hard to pay for his college while attending so he'd never have to take out a loan. Not deterred by this, Marshall joined the military so his schooling could be paid for as he went. He never thought he would be deployed, but then 9/11 happened. Obviously, while deployed Marshall couldn't attend college so instead he read a lot of books (12 hours a night for a year) so he could continue at least some type of education. Among those books, he found that those focused on business resonated with him the most, and upon returning from his deployment he took it from there. Admittedly having more of a sales mindset from the beginning, he dabbled in real estate but gradually got out of it when the market took a turn. After returning from being deployed, Marshall was presented with the opportunity to help a friend of a friend with advertising sales on an automotive site that was struggling. Knowing very little about the internet, but feeling that this business could go somewhere, he offered to partner with this person. Their goal was to just make some money, make it a success and figure out the sales and marketing along the way with "Google university." Eventually the company started doing well, and they sold it to a bigger automotive company. It was through networking that he met his now business partner, Justin, who was in internet marketing. Having only a Facebook page, he enlisted the help of Marshall. Both found that their strengths and weaknesses balanced each other and they created the business I Heart Dogs. And the rest is history with other businesses such as I Heart Cats, I Heart Birds (and many more). Marshall and business partner, Justin, excel at building business models and then using those models anywhere. For them and their current niche, they've found that the more they do, the more they find opportunity (and who wouldn't want that?). Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: -Stepping into new roles -The problem with being a people pleaser -Undervaluing your time -Being unapologetic about growth -Facing your health -Giving yourself grace Resources: -Train the Trainer Event: eventluv.com Show Notes: We're going to talk about what we are going to Start, Stop, Face, and Embrace in 2020. This is our annual end of the year episode, where I sit down with my wife, Lori Harder, to reflect on the past year totally unscripted. This year, we're going to have a structure to our review that's a little different from past episodes. This is a such an open conversation, and you are going to get so much value out of it. Question Highlights: What are you going to start in 2020? What are you going to stop? What are you going to face? What are you going to embrace? What did you learn to do well in 2019? How are you attracting the people you are to you? Guest Bio: Lori Harder is a transformational speaker author, Forbes Top-18 Female-led Podcast host, Number 1 Best-selling author, and thought leader. She helps people lock in their transformations by teaching how to create lasting relationships that support their long-term goals. As a successful entrepreneur running two seven-figure businesses, network marketing professional, Tedx Speaker, 10-time cover model, and three-time fitness world champion, she offers a carefully curated set of practical tools to promote sustainable health, spiritual well-being and emotional thriving. She is the creator of the Top 100 Earn Your Happy podcast with over 15 million downloads, the founder of The Bliss Project event with thousands of women who've attended and the best-selling author of A Tribe Called Bliss. She also runs two 7-figure masterminds with her husband Chris Harder. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: -Why an audience is the most important asset you can build for your business -How to leverage your audience -The two different types of audiences: ones you own and ones you rent -How to build an audience Resources: -Money Mindset Courses: thetruthaboutmoney.com -Entry Level Mastermind: fastfoundations.com -Elite Level Mastermind: fortheloveofmoney.com/mastermind Show Notes: What is the most valuable thing you can build for your business? An audience. In 2020, we will be doubling down on our audience building efforts, and you should too. Come up with a plan to double down on building a larger, more engaged audience. It doesn't matter what you sell, whether it's coaching, education, or physical products, building a large, engaged audience will always make it better. So we're going to talk about some strategies to build your audience, the different platforms you should be on, and how to leverage that audience in meaningful ways. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: -Not letting age limit you -Channeling your passion productively -Getting influencer/brand attention -Building relationship capital -Speaking to younger generations -Talking about your "why" over your "what" Resources: -Learn more at joeyspeers.com -Mastermind: creativerisemastermind.com -Instagram: instagram.com/joeyspeers Show Notes: Today I'm sitting down with Joey Speers, founder of JSmedia, who works with some massive brands such as Yeti, Uber, and Ford. But what makes Joey truly extraordinary is that he founded this marketing company when he was just 14 years old. He reached out to me to tactfully let me know my marketing was looking a little old, and we have done many projects since. Joey has formed his own mastermind for creatives to help break them out of the "struggling artist" syndrome. He is already crushing it, and he proves that there are no excuses, not age or anything else, that can hold you back! Question Highlights: -Where does all this ability and expertise come from at just 21 years old? -How did it feel when people were telling you there was something wrong with you as a kid? -What role did your parents play? -What's your message to the parents out there? -What's your advice for reaching out to brands or influencers to get their attention? -What was the biggest brand you worked for at a young age? -What's the importance of people taking Gen Z seriously, and what's the best way to speak to them? -What do you see in masterminds that causes growth in peoples' businesses? Guest Bio: Joey is the founder of JSmedia, The Creative Rise Mastermind and the Walls To Hurdles Podcast show. He started his media and marketing agency, JSmedia when he was 14. JSmedia believes everyone deserves creative solutions and they hand craft them, intentionally. Joey and his team of creatives cater to outdoor brands and online entrepreneurs and have served YETI, UBER, FORD, and more. They specialized in helping businesses clarify who they are and how they want to be experienced and then support them with the creative solutions they need to drive more revenue and fulfillment. Last year, Joey took it upon himself to empower creatives all around the world to eliminate the creative struggle in their lives by investing in community, coaching and accountability. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

In This Episode You Will Learn About: -If you wish something existed, others likely do too -Sharing our wins with people -Removing excuses Resources: -Entry Level Mastermind: fastfoundations.com -Elite Level Mastermind: fortheloveofmoney.com/mastermind Show Notes: If you don't do anything different in 2020, you're not going to get different results. It's common sense, but it's worth remembering. Today, I want to share with you one thing I did differently in 2019 in the spirit of creating what I wished existed and how it transformed my business for the year. I can't wait to hear what you create in 2020. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com