The Chris Harder Show

Anyone else find themselves in a summer slump? Lori and I are back to our lake house in Northern Wisconsin, and I love being out here to wake surf and enjoy time with family. It can be easy though with the slower pace here at the lake house to affect our motivation and energy levels. If you're like us and have big goals and big things you're doing in the world - you can't wait to feel motivated. I...

If you want a winning partnership in life or business it's not going to just happen by accident. There are a few key things you should focus on in every important partnership whether it's your romantic partner, business partner, or with your team. I wish I had this episode to listen to when I first left my corporate career and joined Lori in building her business at the time, it would have saved m...

These books have impacted our lives in so many ways. As Lori and I took our yearly road trip from California to our Lake House where we spent our summers, we listened to books along the drive. We're obsessed with books and decided we'd share a handful of books that everyone should read at some point from "The Comfort Crisis" by Michael Easter, which actually challenges us to embrace discomfort, to...

Want to take your wealth to a whole new level? My good friend, Mel Abraham, is back to share the framework to not only transform your finances and create the wealth you currently dream about, but the opportunity to change the financial future of your family for generations! Mel shares how having financial freedom gave him the ability to fight his cancer diagnosis without worrying about money, and...

One of the biggest reasons we launched our Dinner Series events this year is because of the power of networking. We wanted to give you access to some of our friends and mentors, and in this episode you get a peek into our most recent event in Beverly Hills when Brendon Burchard came to speak. We asked him questions about everything from marketing tips, to personal boundaries, and how he has create...

We just wrapped a weekend that was the perfect formula for moving the needle in our businesses and having fun too! Our good friends Matt and Tara Hannaford came and spent the weekend with us and I'm giving a behind the scenes look at what we spent our time doing and talking about while we caught up with them and a few of our other friends. We balanced strategy sessions, physical activity, making m...

Choosing a business partner can either be the best or the worst thing you've EVER done for your business! In case you haven't heard the news yet, Natalie Ellis just joined Lori as her business partner for Glōci and she's already making such a massive impact on their business and her life. With that being said, before I had my partnership with Matt I made sure to have a deep conversation with him a...

Get ready to turn your knowledge and experience into profit through your personal brand. Our good friend Dean Graziosi is back on the podcast to share four essential keys for success and how to create a business and life you love. He's also a partner with Tony Robbins in multiple different businesses, and introduces an innovative AI-powered tool they've been working on. Join their FREE 3-day event...

Brendan Burchard just spoke at our Dinner Series event and dropped takeaway after takeaway. Lori and I feel so inspired having just facilitated that room and we wanted to share our biggest lessons with you. Brendan gave a masterclass on networking and building relationships, and Lori's speaker coach, Mike Ganino, came and helped everyone clarify their 30 second story so you're memorable and stand...

You will never EARN your way to wealth. If you want to become wealthy you'll need to implement the 3 things I share in this episode to multiply your money. I got a text from one of my Elite Mastermind members that is seeing some wins in her business and personal finances all because of how she's investing in BOTH buckets. Listen in for how to prepare yourself to part with larger sums of money if y...

Are you investing in the right relationships? Lori and I had a deep conversation about the amazing impact that relationships can have in our lives, and how fostering different types of connections can pave the way for extraordinary achievement in life. We talk about the 4 tiers of relationships we all have - from our closest family, friends, and business associates, to our online connections. Lori...

Momentum is hard to get, the most important thing to have in your business, and it's easy to lose. There is one common mistake I see entrepreneurs make that kills their momentum, I've even been guilty of this myself. So I'm breaking it down for you so you know exactly when you go ALL-IN on your business to pour fuel on the momentum you've built to keep it building.    HIGHLIGHTS The mistake many e...

You won't believe what happened to me on my worst date (hint: the police got involved!) Lori recently went on Liz Moody's podcast, she has an incredible show and is part of my elite mastermind. Liz had these amazing conversation cards and today we decided to have fun and pull some of the cards at random to answer. We share our love languages, dating disasters and times we've been envious (plus how...

If you're only focusing on having an amazing product, but you're not learning to run your company well, you're running on borrowed time. Listen in for examples of solopreneurs who have amazing skills or services but struggle because they don't understand things like cash flow, team management, and scaling. I really encourage you to listen because taking time to learn business fundamentals will set...

Lori and I are about to share with you something that has changed our lives, our businesses and our relationship. Traveling, especially when you're in a different country that has its own unique experiences and way of life, has been one of my biggest teachers. In this episode, Lori and I share some of the biggest lessons we gained from a 30 trip we took to Europe that ultimately led to us starting...

Every summer for the past few years I've driven my mom and her dog from her Winter home in Scottsdale to her summer home in Wisconsin. This year was our best road trip yet! We got to have great conversations, make fun stops along the way, and I gained 3 major lessons from this week long trip with my mom that I want to share with you. Whether you're also like Lori and I and are in a busy season, ar...

We just went to the most epic dinner party hosted by our friend Christopher King at the home of makeup mogul Anastasia. After going to this intimate dinner with a group of high performers, Lori and I decided to share some tips we know will help you connect deeper and have better conversations the next time you step into a networking event or dinner like this. Plus we share some of our biggest take...

Does your calendar reflect what you say is most important to you? To say I'm busy right now is the biggest understatement. No matter how busy I am, I don't compromise the things that are most important to me - my health and making memories with the people I love. Listen in for the major lesson I gained when my Dad unexpectedly passed in 2020, why I'm currently on a road trip with my mom this week,...

When you are a high performer and have high expectations of course you're going to shoot for the stars when you set a goal. What happens when you don't hit that goal you had set? In this episode, we share the power of recognizing your accomplishments while also looking at the data to see tweaks you can make to improve and move forward. If you want to be successful you need to be in the long game,...

Are you destined for success? I've always had a deep knowing inside that told me I was going to achieve big things, even when the evidence wasn't there yet. If your current circumstances don't match your dreams, I'm right there with you. I share the action I'm taking to make moves towards my biggest goals, and cheat codes that will collapse the gap between where you currently are, and the success...

Stop waiting for opportunities or connections to come your way. Both Lori and I, and the most successful people we know have built what we have by adding value first! Especially to high performers we want to build relationships with. We just had the most incredible couple of days connecting with friends in Nashville and we're here to share some of the ways we gave value, found who we need for our...

How much should I be investing to get a Return on Investment (ROI) vs Return on Enjoyment (ROE)? This is just ONE conversation I've been having with friends lately and there is so much to be said about the conversations you're having in your friend circles. I'm in Nashville now as I record this, and Lori and I have been getting together with other high-level couples sharing ideas and collaborating...

I'm the busiest I've ever been and have the most energy at the same time - and in this episode I'm going to show you how to do it all. Lori and I have been reflecting on simple ways we've been able to generate as much energy as we need (and more) as we're navigating crazy schedules, travel, juggling multiple full time jobs all while launching new businesses. In this episode, we're sharing common t...

Want to know the one thing that is a dead giveaway for whether or not you're fully committed to reaching your goals? I was at an event recently where I walked someone through the exercise of auditing her calendar to see if you're on track to reach your goals. For most of you listening this will be a reality check, and luckily it also means you will know what you need to do to get fully committed t...

What if you could guarantee your success? Lori and I were reflecting on some of the simple things that have made us successful over the years despite facing major setbacks, and we're sharing 3 things you can implement immediately to create more success in any area of your life. We share what it looks like to have a "front row" identity in your life, how to get the opportunities you want, and the i...