

The Chris Harder Show
Chris Harder
Giving you every tool you need to be unapologetically successful, these episodes will share the secrets, tips, and incredible stories of how wealthy entrepreneurs, celebrities, and people of influence have risen to the top, and what they've done to make this world a better place as a result of their success. Host Chris Harder pulls out the best in people, proving that when good people make good money, they do great things! As a successful entrepreneur himself, he believes that everyone has the right to an abundant lifestyle and the responsibility to help others have the same. Money's most important role is that it gives options and solves problems and there are way too many stories of successful individuals doing GREAT things with their wealth that go unreported. Chris' goal is to highlight those stories, giving you the permission, motivation, tips and tools to love and attract money, become a smashing success, and in return, empower you to live generously in your earning and your giving. For more content, check out www.chrisharder.me.
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Aug 9, 2018 • 10min
149: The Surest Person in the Room WINS
Do you ever wonder why some people succeed and connect with people right away, while others, when given the same opportunities, just can't seem to pull it together? Over the years I've noticed one common trend that sets these people apart, no matter the kind of sales, business or opportunity – and that's certainty. "The most valuable thing you have is swagger." I was able to observe this same trait while at an entrepreneurial event this week with 15,000 people. Everyone at this event has the hopes of being really successful, but realistically only about 1,000 will actually see those results. So if all these people were offered the same products and opportunities, why isn't everyone really successful? It comes down to your energetic posture. When you approach someone, do you begin your conversation with confidence and excitement? Or do you tend to act shy and unsure of yourself while tripping over your words instead? When you're first meeting someone and/or presenting them with an opportunity, they want to look at you and see that you a.) Know where you're going b.) How you're getting there and c.) Know who you want to come with you. Sounds simple, but within that first 30-60 seconds of meeting someone, people are often already making the decision to link arms with you – or not. "The surest person in the room wins." Now this isn't to say that you won't get nervous – we all have different areas in our lives that bring about that flutter, but it's your choice to show up either big, confident and sure of yourself or small, meek and unsure. "You don't have to show up how you feel – it's just a choice." So stop telling yourself that you can't do x-y-z because you're too shy or introverted. It's just a story! Every single one of you can show up as the most certain and confident person you know you are at the core. And it doesn't take years to do! Give it a few practice runs, get out there with certainty and it's inevitable that your success will follow suit! In This Episode We Talk about: The No. 1 reason some people succeed and some don't – even though they're given the same opportunities The importance of energetic posture Putting a stop to limiting beliefs and stories Resources: Now accepting applications for the 2019 For the Love of Money Mastermind. Go to fortheloveofmoney.com/mastermind to apply! For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.

Aug 6, 2018 • 50min
148: How To Sell Using Webinars with Casey Zeman
I've known today's guest, Casey Zeman, for a couple years now, and I'm so thrilled that we finally get to sit down and dive deep into the journey of his career. From actor to real estate broker to YouTube expert and consultant, he discovered after building his own "YouTube Revealed" course that webinars were the key to success. After some trial and error with the price of his course, he cracked the code on asking for more money and increasing his sales along with it. His biggest tip? Always go into a webinar with sincerity and value. Let your audience know who you are and what solution you're going to offer them and you're well on your way! If you've been thinking of incorporating a webinar into your business, don't miss out on this freeing and immeasurably value episode. Now, for Lori and I to incorporate his advice as well! -- Question Highlights: What's one of your favorite books? What's one of your superpowers? What's one of your favorite quotes? Who is someone who's changed your life? What does your career journey like so far? What should people consider when pricing their online courses? Why is it that you can sell for a higher price and an even higher conversion when you're selling via webinar vs. anything else? What are your top tips that people should know to have a successful webinar? In This Episode We Talk about: Why Casey doesn't think he's generous Casey's career journey thus far How increasing Casey's course price increased his sales Valuing your time and worth Why pricing is based on results How webinars make it easier to connecting one-on-one with people and build relationships The importance of knowing your audience's pain and giving them a solution Why sincerity and value are necessary when conducting a webinar Sharing the common solution and then revealing the uncommon solution The sale/buy-out of majority shares of Casey's business And so much more… -- Casey's Thoughts… "The more successful somebody is the more impacted I feel." "Generosity is not a zero-sum game." "There's an audience ready for you – no matter who you are." "Take ownership of your expertise and what you know." -- Casey Zeman is the founder of the popular webinar too,l EasyWebinar and the TribeMinded method. Servicing over 8,000 customers has given Casey the rare privilege of witnessing what works and what doesn't in the way of webinars, sales, and what it truly takes to scale a business using both engagement and automation combined. Casey has consulted such companies as Harper Collins, Estee Lauder and Dell on engagement and automation strategies and has built his own 7-figure software/info product business. His top clients are generating 10k-20k a day from his strategies and software. Casey's superpower is providing the right balance of engagement and automation that every business needs to scale their sales while also working less, creating more impact and making way more money using the power of video and webinars. On a personal note, recently, Casey brought his 2 sons home from Haiti after having gone through a grueling 3.5-year adoption experience...and his life has been changed seeing the world through their eyes. "They attack life because they are finally home...safe and every day is a new adventure." He lives with his wife, 2 sons and their baby girl in Los Angeles. Resources Instagram: @caseyzeman (For a free workshop, visit the link in his profile) EasyWebinar.com For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.

Aug 2, 2018 • 9min
147: How To Grow Your Audience
Today I'm going to give you the answer to the question of why your audience might not be growing – regardless of what business you're in. Brace yourself, it's really quite simple. The No. 1 reason your audience isn't growing is because you're not putting information and content – that's shareable – out there. But was does it mean to be truly shareable? It's about blowing the minds of your current audience so much that they are compelled to share it with their audience – and then their audience becomes your audience. See how this can turn into powerful ripple effect? Your content has to be so DANG good that it practically forces others to share. Here are three ways to increase your chances: Start creating a better experience. This can happen simply by always having the posture and intent of putting something extraordinary out there. Do it more often. Create, create, create…share, share, share. Ask others to share and give them directions. That last point may make you feel a bit awkward, but people crave specific directions and certainty. And besides, you likely won't receive what you don't ask for, right? So here's a little test… go over to Instagram, give me follow @chriswharder and share one of my posts, too. Make sure to tag me so I can send you a thank you! I love hearing from you all and can't wait to hear what happens when you implement the above tips! In This Episode We Talk about: The No. 1 reason your audience isn't growing What it means to be shareable Three steps to help you grow your audience Resources: Now accepting applications for the 2019 For the Love of Money Mastermind. Go to fortheloveofmoney.com/mastermind to apply! For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.

Jul 30, 2018 • 50min
146: Business Lessons from the Amazon Jungle with Tyler Gage
It's an honor to interview such a wide array of people and I love it when past guests connect me with other amazingly successful entrepreneurs. I was recently introduced to today's guest, Tyler Gage and am blown away by his journey. Northern Californian-raised, at age 19 Tyler began studying native plants and languages with indigenous elders in the Amazon rainforest. Not long after, he witnessed these people tearing down trees in order to send their children to school. Taken aback by this, soon after set out to find a more sustainable way for people of the Amazon to provide for their families without sacrificing their ecosystem. Tune in to hear all about the company Tyler founded to do just that and the parallels he's discovered between the Amazon and running a business/being an entrepreneur. He also touches on what it means to be a "fair trade and/or B-Corp. This is such an eye-opening and enlightening conversation – and I can't wait to hear your thoughts on it! -- Question Highlights: What's one of your favorite books? What's one of your superpowers? What's the last thing that kept you up at night? Who is someone who's changed your life? How did you end up living with an indigenous tribe in the Amazon? What are some of the parallels between surviving in the Amazon rainforest and start-ups and being an entrepreneur? Have you built time into your day to put toward your subconscious practice? When you saw people cutting down trees and tearing down their ecosystems to send their children to school, how did that shift you? What does it mean to see your dream become tangible? What does it mean to be fair trade? What is a B-Corp? Twenty years from now, how do you want your children to view money? In This Episode We Talk about: How to use both clinical and intuitive tools How metaphors and dreams are a valid way of communicating in the jungle How Tyler uses dreams and movement to figure out or shed light on problems Creating sustainable jobs The meaning of "Runa" Tyler's struggle with perfection What fair trade means The definition of a B-Corp How Tyler feels about money – before and after this venture's success And so much more… -- Tyler's Thoughts… "We earn our humanity through the way we live." "What energy am I willing to put out there to make money?" "If you're in a position to contribute more than someone else – contribute." -- Tyler is an entrepreneur, author and speaker who uses wisdom from the Amazon and start-up success to bring innovation and inspiration to growing organizations. Since the age of 19, Tyler has been studying native plants and languages with indigenous elders in the Amazon rainforest. After graduating from Brown University, Tyler turned down a Fulbright grant to start RUNA, a social enterprise that makes clean energy drinks with guayusa, a rare Amazo It's an honor to interview such a wide array of people and I love it when past guests connect me with other amazingly successful entrepreneurs. I was recently introduced to today's guest, Tyler Gage and am blown away by his journey. Northern Californian-raised, at age 19 Tyler began studying native plants and languages with indigenous elders in the Amazon rainforest. Not long after, he witnessed these people tearing down trees in order to send their children to school. Taken aback by this, soon after set out to find a more sustainable way for people of the Amazon to provide for their families without sacrificing their ecosystem. Tune in to hear all about the company Tyler founded to do just that and the parallels he's discovered between the Amazon and running a business/being an entrepreneur. He also touches on what it means to be a "fair trade and/or B-Corp. This is such an eye-opening and enlightening conversation – and I can't wait to hear your thoughts on it! nian leaf, and improves livelihoods for thousands of indigenous farming families in Ecuador. With the help of investors like Channing Tatum and Leonardo DiCaprio, Runa has become a thriving, multimillion-dollar company and was acquired by VitaCoco in June of 2018. Tyler currently serves as a Managing Director for Terrafertil, the largest natural foods in Latin America, and has worked as the Chief Development Officer for the company. Terrafertil acquired Essential Living Foods in the US in 2017 and then Nestlé acquired all of Terrafertil in 2018. Tyler also serves on the Advisory Council for Entrepreneurship at Brown University and advises, invests in and supports other start-ups. He lives in Bellingham, Washington with his wife Michelle and enjoys playing soccer, riding his unicycle and practicing yoga. Resources Instagram: @tylergage Tyler's new book, "Fully Alive" on Amazon {http://a.co/g5wkrlo} TylerGage.com Runa.org For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.

Jul 26, 2018 • 15min
145: An Amazing Story of Giving vs. Judging
Lori and I just wrapped up our trip to Europe and wow, it was one of our greatest experiences to date – not just enjoyment wise, but we learned so many things about ourselves and other people. One particular story and lesson we've taken home taught us about perspective on how people think, but don't take action. While having lunch in a beautiful square in Spain, we overheard the conversation of a group of women on vacation at a nearby table. They were talking about another person they knew – someone who presumably had a lot of money. They were appalled that someone could buy a $60,000 watch when they could use that money instead to feed people. Of course, my ears perked up because this was clearly a money mindset issue. But before I go further, please know that by sharing the following story my goal is not to brag; nor is it to judge these women. After all, we're all on different journeys, right? "Make a difference, don't make a judgment." Their judgments all come down to perspective. So yes, a $60,000 watch is a great deal of money to an everyday family with an average income. But if this person has $100 million or billion, it likely doesn't affect how they give. What if they annually give away $50 million? To this particular person, $60,000 may very well be a drop in the bucket compared to the impact they're making already. As these women continued discussing, suddenly a beautiful woman entered the square. She was a woman who I could tell was beautiful inside and out, but it was clear that she was mentally and physically challenged – and homeless. A bit later, we heard this angelic voice sing one of the most moving songs we'd ever heard. We looked around and around and found ourselves looking at this same woman. Our minds were blown and I felt compelled to get up, walk the 500 feet to where she was standing (with a cup in hand for money), and give her 50 Euros. She turned so quickly she dropped the cup filled with coins. I bent down to help her pick it all up and place the 50 Euros in her cup. When she realized what I had given her, her face lit up with a smile so big I couldn't contain my own, and it was in that moment, even though we didn't speak each other's languages, I could see the profound gratitude she felt. The woman continued to sing and weave her way through the square and eventually made her way near us and toward the table of women. She stopped at our table, rewarding us again with a bright smile, and proceeded onward. With her cup extended for money, these women brushed her (as well as other performers) off. This was a clear example of people preaching and talking about how someone else should give, but when given an opportunity to improve someone else's life, they didn't. I tell you this story to demonstrate that there are a lot of people out there judging, talking and preaching, but all of that adds up to nothing in the lives of people who actually need a handout. What does add up are the people who have a few extra dollars to give in the moment when someone shows up that could be given to. So, do you want to be one of the talkers or the do'ers? I think you already know what my answer is. In This Episode We Talk about: What Chris has discovered on his trip to Europe Making a difference vs. making a judgment Understanding perspective Resources: Now accepting applications for the 2019 For the Love of Money Mastermind. Go to fortheloveofmoney.com/mastermind to apply! For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.

Jul 23, 2018 • 58min
144: How Couples in Business Succeed with Cole and Sanja Hatter
Cole Hatter is back on For the Love of Money and this time we've asked his wife and partner in crime, Sanja Hatter, to join him. I love having couples on the show because I enjoy hearing how other couples make working together work. But even more importantly, I find my audiences resonate with these conversations the most. First and foremost, I love how family-centered both Cole and Sanja are. With two kids and a close relationship with their family members, they truly have set a standard that I hope to match when we have kids down the road. And the love doesn't stop there. Cole and Sanja practice generosity whenever they can whether it's with their time or money. They are committed to showing people unconditional love in business and everyday life. Tune in to find out how this power couple works together day in and day out (both the highlights and struggles), what their dream life looks like, how faith plays a role in their success and what they're looking forward to this year. -- Question Highlights: What's one of your favorite books? What's one of your superpowers? What's one thing you're afraid of? Who is someone who's changed your life? What do Cole and Sanja stand for as a couple? Sanja, what prompted you to come out from behind the scenes into more of the spotlight? Cole, how has it changed your relationship? What's your advice to people who are stuck in fear? What's the biggest blessing of working together as a couple? What is one of the biggest hurdles of working together as an entrepreneurial couple? What role has your strong faith as a couple played in your success? What is Thrive? What is each of your roles in making Thrive happen? In This Episode We Talk about: How Cole and Sanja came up with their dream life while walking (and getting lost) in Rome Unconditional love for everyone Cole and Sanja's focus on family How Cole's accountability pushed Sanja to do bigger things Why Cole downsized his office/team Reprioritizing what's valuable in your life Cole's two different financial seasons Clearing paths to work backward to make your target income Why regular audits – both business and self – are necessary What areas Cole and Sanja need to work on What role faith plays in the Hatter's lives The Thrive event How Sanja books Thrive's amazing speakers Why Cole is walking away from $500K in income And so much more… -- Cole and Sanja's Thoughts… "Build your dream life and work your business around it." "Make money and make it matter." -- Cole Hatter is the founder of Thrive: Make Money Matter, an entrepreneur, investor, and award-winning speaker. Cole's vision behind creating Thrive: Make Money Matter is to change the way businesses are run forever, creating a new breed of "For-Purpose Entrepreneurs" directing profitable businesses that focus on a local or global initiative. Besides being an amazing mother and dead sexy wife, Sanja Hatter is the co-founder of Thrive: Make Money Matter and the Director of Operations for The Hatter Group, LLC. She is an expert in "giftology," and has an unparalleled talent for fostering and maintaining relationships. If you're impressed with the speakers from Thrive 1-3, you have Sanja mostly to thank for that extraordinary lineup. Sanja loves to teach how she grabs attention of influencers you "can't reach" and create win-win scenarios to create true lasting relationships. Sanja is both a visionary and operator; she dreams big and then executes, creating instant results and five consecutive years of growth in the businesses she owns and operates. -- Resources Instagram: @colehatter and @sanjahatter AttendThrive.com and Grab a ticket and use promo code MONEY to receive the 30% speaker discount. Previous For the Love of Money episode with Cole https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/12-founder-thrive-making-money-matter-cole-hatter/id1215523596?i=1000384466060&mt=2-- For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.

Jul 19, 2018 • 15min
143: Are You Being Abundant OR Financially Irresponsible??
Today we're talking about the huge difference between being abundant and financially irresponsible. You see so many people want to be abundant but they're using abundance and increasing their financial thermostat as an excuse. "Abundance without responsibility is stupidity." Sounds harsh, but here's what I mean. If you're living outside of your means, perhaps buying high-price items (homes, cars etc.) when you don't have the secured money to do it, you're not actually living in abundance. On the contrary, you're likely attracting more lack, and you feel fraudulent and broke because you're not ready to spend like that. And let's be honest, when you're broke it's hard to feel abundant. I can talk about this firsthand because Lori and I were once living this way. We had the house and the cars, but the recession it and we felt the complete opposite of abundant. It's my hope that by sharing this that you'll remember this lesson and avoid going through something similar. So how do you know when to feel abundant and buy nice things, or when to hold back? It sounds too easy, but your soul knows. Your gut knows. Tune in and listen to what it feels like when you're going to make a purchase. To help keep it on your radar, I've come up with seven simple rules/steps that will help clue you if you're ready to start spending more. Set aside an emergency fund that covers one month of expenses. Work to stop buying anything with unsecured debt (credit cards) that you're not going to pay off right away. If you have unsecured debt, start paying it off as quickly as you can. This is also the point where I believe you should start working in an occasional splurge (I don't like the all or nothing approach). Focus on your savings by working up to 6 months' worth of expenses Once you've reached a savings of 1 years' worth of expenses – start funding your retirement. The 1-Year Rule. At this point, once you can buy and want a bigger-ticket item, wait ONE year, then buy it. Want to speed up the above process? Invent more income! Once you start doing the above, I know you will attract true abundance and in turn do great things for yourself – and others! In This Episode We Talk about: The difference between being abundant or financially irresponsible Being aware of your financial patterns 7 rules that help you know when you can start treating yourself Resources: Now accepting applications for the 2019 For the Love of Money Mastermind. Go to fortheloveofmoney.com/mastermind to apply! For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.

Jul 16, 2018 • 51min
142: Social Media Secrets with Jasmine Star
It is such a privilege to have the incredibly talented, Jasmine Star, on the show today! Not only a world-famous photographer, she's also someone many entrepreneurs (including myself) look to for social media wisdom and advice. It's amazing to think that years ago, she was actually in law school, but made the decision to leave and become a photographer. With this abrupt about-face, Jasmine knew she needed to create a successful business using the minimal resources she had available – and she did! Jasmine shares the highs and lows of this journey and why she believes so strongly in the power of human connectivity and helping others. From personal and business struggles to hacks and insider tips on social media, you're not going to want to miss our chat. It may just help you take your social media and business game to the next level! -- Question Highlights: What's your favorite quote? What's one of your superpowers? What is the last thing that kept you up at night? What's one of your favorite messages you've given? What's one of your favorite accomplishments? Can you tell us a little bit about your backstory? What is one strength or asset that your struggle with obesity gave you? What is one standard in your life that you have now because of the way you grew up? How did you transition from law school to world-famous photographer? How did you power through social media troll comments? Can you give us some low-hanging fruit we need to watch for when it comes to building social media for business? What's a good gritty insider social media secret/hack? Is one social media platform better than the other? What's your take on IG-TV? What is Social Curator? Do you have a success story you can share? In This Episode We Talk about: How obesity helped frame how Jasmine sees and interacts with the world and makes decisions Jasmine's transition from law school to world-famous photographer Jasmine's thoughts on immigration Understanding patterns and applying them to whatever the business is Leveraging free resources How Jasmine's business exploded early on Dealing with naysayers and trolls and why Jasmine thanks them Tips to building social media for business Why consistency is key with social media IG TV Jasmine's monthly social media membership, Social Curator And so much more… -- Jasmine's Thoughts… "Life is so short – I'm going to live without regrets." "Create, create, create and you will always have a market." "Jump and amend mid-air!" -- Jasmine Star is a photographer and business strategist from Newport Beach, California. She dropped out of law school to pursue her dreams of being a photographer. In a little less than three years, she built an internationally recognized and award-winning business (Top 10 Wedding Photographers in the World, Top 10 Most Influential Photographers, Top10 Most Socially Influential Photographers...and more!). In addition to growing her business, Jasmine began consulting with photographers how they could use social media to build a brand and grow their businesses. She's amassed over 600,000 followers on all of her social platforms and believes others can do the same to grow pursue their passion...and build a life they love. -- Resources Instagram: @jasminestar Facebook: facebook.com/jasminestar MySocialCurator.com Jasmine's monthly social media membership JasmineStar.com -- For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.

Jul 12, 2018 • 12min
141: My Quarter Million Dollar AMEX Bill...WTF??
Picture it… You receive your monthly credit card statement, open it and find that the balance due is a quarter million dollars! You'd be blown away, right? Well, let me tell you... I sure was. At first, I felt instant feelings of anger, panic…and scarcity. Yes, I still have flashes of that money mindset belief, but this one knocked the wind out of me. I wasn't expecting that balance – honestly, it wasn't even on my radar. My range of emotions went from holy crap – $250K could buy me a nice home in my hometown of Green Bay, WI to how the hell did we spend that much money in 30 days? Were we spending irresponsibly? Will this be the new norm? Then, I slowed that train down and realized we had a lot of expenses last month. I hosted my mastermind group and we go ALL out. We spent two weeks away on Lori's book tour with our team. Add to that social media ads for the book, a charity donation, international travel and more…well, I'd say we got an awful lot for that quarter million. So I reversed that scarcity mindset and instead used it as a moment to practice abundance and celebrate it. It was up to me to take this opportunity and zero in on how fortunate we are to have the money to pay this bill and to see just how far we've come over the years. Not to mention how many AMEX points we're getting out of this bill, too! ;-) It was time to practice what I teach and turn this into a celebratory moment. While I had 30 days to pay my bill, I made the decision to pay it right then and there – because I could. I put on some happy music, poured myself a glass of scotch whiskey and paid it in full. Why put off paying it when it will only put out signals of lack and fear to the universe? While some may be critical of my transparency, I didn't share this story to be criticized. I shared it to demonstrate that we all still struggle with our money mindset beliefs. Will these beliefs ever go away? No, but you'll learn to handle them more quickly and with more ease because you have the tools to walk you through them. I hope this episode inspires YOU to celebrate each and every one of your wins – big and small. In This Episode We Talk about: The feelings that washed over Chris when he received his AMEX bill Practicing abundance and celebrating Why our money mindset moments never really go away Resources: Now accepting applications for the 2019 For the Love of Money Mastermind. Go to fortheloveofmoney.com/mastermind to apply! For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.

Jul 9, 2018 • 56min
140: How to Be a More Confident Speaker with Yahya Bakkar
The name Yahya in Arabic means "alive," and my friend and guest, Yahya Bakkar embodies his name to a T! Full honesty, when I first met him in our mastermind, I thought he was just this loud person putting on an act, but within 10 minutes, I realized it wasn't an act at all – that's just who he was and it was awesome! In fact, I discovered that it was these traits that I wished I possessed more of. And since that time, Yahya has given me permission to be louder, bigger, more self-expressed and perfectly imperfect. After hearing everything Yahya's gone through, however, it's hard to believe that he's such a positive and high energy person. From complicated parental relationships and struggles with religion to following his heart in terms of his career and marrying his high school sweetheart, Yahya discovered what it means to be fully and unapologetically self-expressed and now strives to help others do the same. Whether you want to become a better speaker or just become more self-expressed, our conversation is a must listen. Can't wait to hear what you take away from it! -- Question Highlights: What's your favorite quote? What's one of your superpowers? What's one thing you're afraid of? What's one of your favorite speeches you've given? What's one of your favorite accomplishments? What did your upbringing look like? Looking back on your life, what is one piece of advice to you'd give to those who feel stuck? How does someone who is standing in fear right now become as confident as you? How do you view money? What are your two main intentions this year? If you could empower us by giving us three tips, what would they be? In This Episode We Talk about: Yahya's complicated upbringing and his relationship with his parents How Yahya's wife opened his mind to other faiths Why Yahya dropped out of college with only one semester left Where Yahya got the idea to be a motivational speaker/coach Resourcefulness Having faith in yourself or a higher power Leveraging faith to guide you through your decisions Being fully and unapologetically self-expressed Yahya's two main intentions for this year Tips to becoming a more confident speaker And so much more… -- Yahya's Thoughts… "Real, genuine and authentic confidence comes from a grounded sense of self-esteem and self-worth." "Know you're valuable because you exist." "I'm self-centered – not selfish." "The more income you make, the more impact you'll have." "You're so much more than what confines you in the material world." "Ditch the script and embody your message." -- Yahya Bkkar is a motivational speaker, confidence coach and health educator who has spoken at Harvard University, Georgia Institute of Technology, TedX and various nationally recognized conferences and organizations. He's the author of Beyond Motivation and The Ultimate Guide to Teen Life, and has trained with the top experts in psychology, physiology and health. Born in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, he first traveled alone to the United States at the age of 5. Like many people, Yahya faced a few challenges growing up. Yahya struggled to find his own identity because he never got along with his father and never met his birth mother. Despite his circumstances, Yahya did his best to put the missing pieces of his life back together by seeking professional help and finding his birth mother in Thailand after being separated for over 2 decades. Yahya's inspirational story gives people hope & reminds them to never give up on their dreams. He now lives in New Jersey and is married to his high school sweetheart. -- Resources Instagram: @yahyabakkar WorldClassSpeaker.com Get Yahya's 5-Step Blueprint to Become a World Class Speaker for FREE! -- For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.


