The Chris Harder Show

Ever feel like you have to choose between being wealthy and being happy? In this episode, I break down a conversation I witnessed at the gym that perfectly shows how limiting money beliefs get passed from person to person, and how quickly they can shape your future without you realizing it. I explain why statements like "all rich people are miserable" are a massive red flag, and how your brain wil...

Are you staying out of the game and wondering why you don't have the results? In this episode, Lori and I break down a truth most people avoid… life and business are full contact sports. The connections, the money, the inner circle, the opportunities you want all come with bumps, bruises, and uncomfortable moments. We talk about why people sit on the sidelines watching others win, how avoiding dis...

What if the business you worked so hard to build is becoming the thing that's trapping you? In this episode, I break down why so many entrepreneurs hit a point where their business feels heavier, and why adding more people doesn't always solve the problem. I share the exact four-part framework I used to help a successful team stop being the bottleneck in their own business. Get ready to lead diffe...

Why are people interested in what you do, but still not hiring you? In this episode, Lori and I break down one of the biggest problems we saw inside our Elite Mastermind, even among 7 and 8-figure entrepreneurs. We talk about why "clear beats cute" every single time, how overcomplicating your messaging is costing you opportunities, and why you have to decide you are the expert before you ever feel...

Ever feel like entrepreneurship is way lonelier than you expected? If you don't fix it, it can quietly drain your energy, productivity, and even your results. In this episode, I break down why so many entrepreneurs feel isolated even when things are going well and the shifts I made that completely changed how I feel day-to-day, from who I surround myself with to how I structure my environment and...

Why are you working so hard, but still not getting the results you want? In this episode, Lori and I talk about the truth about effort, direction, and why so many people stay stuck longer than they need to. We break down the gap between effort and results, why guessing is costing you time and momentum, and how getting the right guidance and tracking the right things can completely change your outc...

Why do some people actually make it while others stall out, quit, or stay stuck for years? In this episode, I talk about the traits I see in every entrepreneur who goes the distance. I share the patterns I've seen across high performers, founders, and friends building massive businesses, and where most people fall short without even realizing it. Tune in and start building the traits that will det...

Why do your weeks keep looking the same, no matter how motivated you feel at the start? It's not your goals that are the problem, it's the patterns you keep repeating. In this episode, Lori and I break down 3 shifts that can change your trajectory immediately if you actually do them. We talk about why doing the one thing you've been avoiding creates instant confidence, how your environment is quie...

Ever feel like it's getting easier for people to copy what you're building? That's because it is. In this episode, I break down why AI has completely erased the old advantages in business and what that means for your future if you don't adapt. What used to take millions of dollars, large teams, and years of work can now be recreated faster and cheaper than ever before. I share what I learned from...

Ever made a mistake in your business that felt like a total disaster? In this episode, Lori and I share some of our most embarrassing business mistakes, including the "Chris fit" that accidentally made it into a paid course, Lori calling Natalie Ellis the wrong name on a podcast interview, and my early podcast mistake. Tune in to hear the mindset that helps us recover fast and keep going.   HIGHLI...

How far are you really willing to go to make your vision work? In this episode, I share what it actually looks like to keep a startup alive between fundraising rounds, why timing matters when raising capital, and why true founders are willing to do things most people wouldn't. I also share the example of Elon Musk risking everything after selling PayPal to build Tesla and SpaceX. Get ready to hear...

What actually makes a mastermind powerful? It's not just group calls or access to a mentor, it's the intentional structure behind the program. In this episode, Lori and I break down the exact framework we use to design masterminds that create momentum, relationships, and results for members. We talk about the balance between giving people enough access to support their growth without creating burn...

What does it actually take to build a business that performs at the highest level? In this episode, I share the mindset shifts and performance standards I see among entrepreneurs who build multi-7-, 8-, and 9-figure companies. I break down the 5 traits that separate average founders from championship-level performers, especially when things get hard, uncertain, or uncomfortable. Get ready to raise...

Feel like you're learning constantly but still not moving? You don't have an information problem. You have an integration problem. In this episode, Lori and I break down why visionaries struggle with execution, why your brain deletes what you don't apply immediately, and how information overload kills momentum. I share why I can see winning business ideas instantly but need integrators to execute...

What if the biggest thing holding back your business, relationships, or energy isn't strategy, but what's happening inside your body and nervous system? In this VIP Mastermind episode, Lori and I sit down with 3 experts helping high performers strengthen connection, health, and long term vitality. Andrea Johnson shares why ambitious women often harden themselves in business and relationships and h...

If your business feels stuck, this episode will show you exactly why and what to do about it. We're breaking down how your environment, the conversations you tolerate, and the content you consume are either accelerating your growth or quietly sabotaging it. You'll learn how to upgrade your circle, shift out of a broke mindset, become someone investors would confidently bet on, and execute at a lev...

You can't build a high-performing business with a low-performing body. In this VIP Mastermind episode, Lori and I sit down with 3 experts who operate at the intersection of health, leadership, and elite performance. Lindsey Burwell breaks down why your metabolism isn't actually slowing down and how blood sugar and liver health may be the drivers behind weight gain and fatigue. Then, Ashley Ansuini...

Most entrepreneurs don't have a revenue problem. They lack the courage to say what they want, then wonder why they're underpaid, resentful, and stuck in bad deals. In this episode, Lori and I share why the fastest way to scale is to shorten the time between knowing the truth and saying it. I break down the Candor Speed Principle, why delayed honesty erodes trust, and how direct communication incre...

You don't get paid for who you think you are. You get paid for how the world experiences you. In this episode, Lori and I sit down with our 3 VIP Mastermind guests. Julie Cyvonne is back to break down feedback, perception, and why who you think you are doesn't matter nearly as much as how you're actually perceived. Then, Riley & Kaylie Miller, founders of The Property Wives, share how standing una...

You have human instincts that kept your ancestors alive. Those same instincts will sabotage your business if you don't manage them. In this episode, Lori and I break down 4 human conditions that hold founders back. These patterns feel normal, justified, and smart, but they are not built for scaling. We talk about why you're not supposed to feel happy every day while building something meaningful,...

Most people are waiting for the perfect moment, the perfect skill set, or the perfect opportunity before going all in and that mindset is exactly what's keeping you stuck. In this episode, I break down 3 quotes I live by, principles that have shaped how Lori and I build businesses, make decisions, and push through hard seasons when momentum feels slow. I talk about why doing low-value work keeps y...

Entrepreneurship gets lonely fast when you try to do it by yourself. I've watched it happen over and over. Smart, capable people stall out not because they're bad at business, but because they're carrying everything alone. In this episode, Lori and I talk about why growth requires accountability, shared standards, and people who won't let you drift. We break down how being in the right room accele...

Ever feel like you're winning on paper but quietly losing in real life? In this episode, I bring back one of my best friends, Rob Murgatroyd, to break down how a massive life change sparked unexpected virality and a deeper sense of fulfillment. He shares his exact storytelling framework for stopping the scroll, creating curiosity, and driving engagement without chasing trends or pretending to be s...

Most people think attachment is dedication. In reality, it's often fear wearing a productive mask. In this episode, Lori and I talk about why detachment is one of the most powerful skills you can build as a high performer and the 4 areas where attachment quietly sabotages your growth. I share a pivot that could've ended one of our biggest ventures if I had stayed married to the original plan. Lori...

If you're in the messy middle of building something big and you're exhausted, doubting yourself, or wondering if it's ever going to click, this episode is for you. I'm giving you a real-time behind-the-scenes milestone from my company Frello: we just demoed a fully working product to our investors after a nearly three-year journey filled with pivots, pressure, setbacks, and more "this might not wo...