The Chris Harder Show

When you're so caught up in the daily grind that you lose sight of what you're working toward, even success can start to feel like a chore. In this throwback episode, Lori and I are asking each other some of the questions that have helped us stay connected to our dreams, navigate challenging seasons in business, and find more happiness along the way. We're sharing how we keep our biggest goals fro...

Are you sitting on the sidelines waiting for a "better time" to start, pivot, or rebuild from scratch? Starting over in business might be the best thing that ever happens to you, especially right now. Whether you're launching your first business, pivoting from something that isn't working, or ready to build your next big thing, I'm breaking down three reasons there's NEVER been a better time to st...

Want to become the person people remember, follow, and ultimately buy from? In this episode, Lori and I are breaking down one of the most valuable skills you can develop in business: storytelling. You don't need a wildly successful exit or some unbelievable life experience to have stories worth telling. In fact, some of the stories that connect and convert the most are hiding in the ordinary momen...

Do you ever feel like every text, email, or notification needs your attention right now? I took a group of entrepreneurs on the first Found trip, and for one day I asked them to leave their phones behind and rediscover what it feels like to simply be present. I'll take you along, from the nerves before we unplugged to a day of unexpected experiences in Santa Barbara, and share why this experiment...

Are you spending more time preparing your idea than actually putting it into the world? In this episode, Lori and I talk about why you don't need a perfect product, massive launch, or elaborate plan to find out if something will work. We break down what happened when we launched Found Trip and Million Dollar Guest, what we learned about product-market fit, and why continuing to market matters when...

Have you ever felt like the moment your business starts gaining momentum, something always comes along to knock you off course? I want to challenge that story and explore why setbacks can feel bigger when you're moving faster. In this episode, I share a different way to think about business challenges, and why the meaning you give them can shape how you respond. I use a simple analogy to show how...

Have you lost a habit that used to make you feel more energized, creative, or like yourself? In this episode, Lori and I talk about the habits and routines that once gave us energy, clarity, creativity, and a mental reset, and how easy it is to let those things disappear when life gets busy.  We share what happened when we started running again after years away, how it helped us reset and generate...

Are you so focused on building a successful life that you're forgetting to actually live it? After spending a few days in Italy with some of my most successful and wise friends, I came home with three wake-up calls I couldn't stop thinking about. In this episode, I'm sharing the perspective shifts that will help you slow down enough to create better ideas, stronger relationships, and richer experi...

Are you making decisions to save money that are costing you far more in time, energy, and earning potential? In this episode, Lori and I break down why your relationship with time and your relationship with money are more closely connected than you realize, and how scarcity around one can create scarcity around the other. We share examples of buying back our time, from hiring cleaners while we wer...

  What if I told you there is a way to get your dream opportunities to come to you? In this episode, I share the four things I've intentionally built over the years that are now creating opportunities I never could have predicted or bought. If you want more access, stronger connections, bigger opportunities, and more abundance in your life and business, this episode will show you what to start doi...

Do you need to change where you are to get closer to the opportunities that could change your life? In this episode, Lori and I talk about the power of proximity and why being around the right people can create opportunities, relationships, and collaborations that are difficult to access from a distance. We share why living where opportunity is can accelerate your growth, but why it means nothing...

Want to build a business that gives you the wealth and freedom you want? Today, we talk with Phil and Trish Calandra, CEO and Co-Founder of TruWealth Advisors, to break down the key to generate revenue, build long-term wealth, and become work optional. We dive into the "revenue trap," why having multiple financial experts doesn't always mean you have a unified strategy, and how entrepreneurs can c...

What if your business doesn't need more offers, more content, or more complicated strategies to make more money? In this episode, Lori and I break down the 4 pillars we believe need to work together to build a million dollar offer. We talk about why trying to sell too many things creates confusion, how to make your messaging specific enough to stop the scroll, why visibility is about getting the r...

What if the business model that made you successful last year is already becoming obsolete? I recently joined a call with some incredibly successful entrepreneurs to give feedback on a proven business owner's new idea. The concept sounded valuable, but almost everyone on the call saw the same major problem: AI had already made the information he wanted to sell available for virtually free. In this...

Are you still trying to make something work simply because it used to work? In this episode, Lori and I talk about why the people, opportunities, and income streams in your life aren't always meant to stay forever, and why resisting that reality can keep you stuck. We share stories about friendships that evolved, business models that stopped working, and the importance of backfilling what changes...

Are you starting a business for the right reason? The answer might determine whether you keep going when things get hard. In this episode, I break down the ONLY reason I believe is strong enough to carry you through the hard days. I share the story behind Frello, the $680 problem that started it all, and why I kept going even after we spent $2.5 million building a business that we had to pivot. Tu...

Do your arguments keep turning into bigger problems than they need to be? In this episode, Lori and I share the rules of engagement that have helped us navigate conflict, communicate better, and stay on the same team through 20 years together. We break down the tools we use to know when to pause, understand what really matters, replace blame with ownership, and make sure both people feel heard. Tu...

What in your life is actually giving you energy, and what is quietly robbing you of it? In this episode, I'm continuing the conversation about life's halftime with one of the most powerful exercises I use personally and with my coaching clients to get objective clarity on what needs to stay, change, or go. The exercise is simple: list out the people, income sources, obligations, activities, and ha...

Are you leaving money on the table because you're afraid to mix business with your relationships? In this episode, Lori and I get honest about where the line is between building mutually beneficial relationships and taking advantage of your network. We break down what makes the difference between a relationship that creates genuine opportunities and one that leaves people feeling used. We also sha...

What adjustments do you need to make now to ensure the second half of your life is your best one yet? In this episode, I'm sharing a concept I can't stop thinking about: life's halftime. Just like the best teams in sports go into the locker room, look at the score, study what's working, and make adjustments to win the game, I believe high performers need to do the same thing with their lives. I br...

Are you trying to build a big business while feeling like no one around you understands your goals? In this episode, Lori and I share three breakthroughs from our latest Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind that show the challenges high performers face as they grow. From outgrowing your environment and finding people who genuinely understand your ambitions to leaning on the right community during difficu...

Have you noticed that the more you scroll, the more disconnected you actually feel from real life and from real people? In this episode, I am pulling back the curtain on what is really happening underneath that digital fatigue you are feeling, and why your audience is starting to want something very different from another Zoom call, course, or piece of content. I'm walking you through the numbers...

If you lost your business, audience, and platform tomorrow, how would you rebuild from zero? In this episode, Lori and I break down what we would do if we had to start completely from scratch today. We share why your first move should be creating a highly specific, low-overhead product that solves a valuable problem, how to use high-volume social media content, and why getting on other people's po...

What if the life you worked so hard to build isn't the life you want anymore? In this episode, I'm sharing a realization I've been working through at this stage of my life and a conversation with my mom that completely reframed it for me. I break down why I'm treating this season like halftime, reassessing what worked, what didn't, and what I want the second half to look like. I also share why kno...

What if you could get in front of hundreds of thousands of potential customers without paying for ads or chasing the algorithm? In this episode, Lori and I share one of the most overlooked ways to grow your business by borrowing trusted audiences instead of relying solely on building your own. We break down what a sales channel really is, why most entrepreneurs spread themselves too thin trying ev...