The Chris Harder Show

Why are you waiting to make the memories? Chris and I had the opportunity to buy our dream legacy lake property in Door County, Wisconsin, and even though we weren't really in the market, we went for it because we want to start making amazing summer memories with our friends and family as soon as possible. Today, we're sharing why we're choosing to live a life of abundance today instead of waiting...

We all have a subconscious bias that we carry from our backgrounds and life experiences. We might believe that something is totally unbiased and true, but the reality is that there's a lot of influence behind-the-scenes that we're not aware of, and it can influence big decisions you make that will affect your own life. To keep you aware of accidental bias, I'm sharing two examples of where I've se...

After my last episode on NFTs, I got 500% more DMs than any other episode I've ever done in almost 600 episodes. The majority of them were asking for an episode on the basics of NFTs, so that's what I'm bringing to you all today. I break down some of the major terms and concepts of NFTs to help launch your own exploration. I explain the difference between utility-first and collectibility-first NFT...

We're talking about each time that we've had to pivot because of our interests changing and what it's like to let people down when you transition into a new chapter of your career. Lori shares how challenging it was to let go of her brick-and-mortar gym and Bliss Project event, even though she knew it was the right choice. We also get into our decision to sell our signature Fast Foundations Master...

I'm often asked how important it is to develop your personal brand alongside your business. At the end of the day, your strong personal brand will always make your other endeavors easier and cheaper to launch, grow faster and overall, more successful. In today's episode, I share examples of how my wife Lori and I have seen this happen in our careers, and also what Gary Vee shared about this topic...

When I'm in groups of people who are multi-millionaires, I notice three main differences in their thinking and behavior.  In today's episode, I'm diving into those three things and showing you how you can level up to those ambitious circles of multi-millionaires. Compared to six and seven figure networks, eight and nine figure networks have more elevated conversations; we choose much larger target...

Lori and I have been together for 20 years, and married for 16. We've gotten to where we are by staying committed to taking risks and supporting each other's dreams. In today's episode, we share how we've worked on our communication skills and mindset when it comes to having faith in each other. We're dedicated to figuring it out, rebuilding and flourishing together. Listen in to hear more of our...

Today, I'm joined by entrepreneurs and the powerhouse duo behind Carter & Custer, Jim Carter and RT Custer. Jim and RT share how they overcame some of their biggest business challenges and what they have planned for the next iteration of Fast Foundations Mastermind.    RT explains how his watch company Vortic came out on top of a 6-year lawsuit against industry giant Hamilton. His passion and beli...

What should you do with the equity in your home now that we have this exploding market? I'm a big fan of income producing properties, but I'm not a fan of saying that homeownership is an investment. At the end of the day, homeownership is a convenience, not something that's making you money. I explain how you can practice smart lending techniques, put your money in a low fee index fund, and sit ba...

The quality of your questions determine the quality of your relationships. Today, Lori and I are sharing our top tips for how to get the answers that you're looking for. We talk about creating an equal energy exchange and being self-aware and respectful of people's time and resources. We discuss best practices for how to build your network and get on people's radars. Trust me, we look back on some...

You need to shed something big in order to become lighter on your feet, take a few steps back and get that running start to leap to your dreams. I know how hard it can be to turn down a sure income in order to pursue your passions, but you can't create something extraordinary by sitting on the sidelines and taking ordinary actions. On today's episode, I'm sharing examples of how Lori, Lewis Howes...

Today, I'm sharing how you can create massive, life-changing and legacy-changing wealth through NFTs. I recently bought a piece of digital art from the Private Jet Pajama Party collection for several thousand dollars, which isn't something that I ever thought I would be saying! The key to success with blockchain, NFTs and cryptocurrency is finding something that has the right people and moementum...

Today, we're talking about how to find that missing link for your business, aka your 'person.' Lori and I discuss the different people who have been major supporters and catalysts of our career milestones. We share why it's essential to your success to link up with people who are the integrators to your visions and our top three tips for building that relationship. Plus, we have an awesome update...

Today, I'm joined by launch strategy experts Josh and Jill Stanton. They're the powerhouse couple behind Screw the Nine to Five and The Wealthy Course Creator, which provide resources for coaches, consultants and course creators who want to profit off their expertise. They have a pay-to-play model that helps attract the right customers, generate higher conversion, and create a repeatable launch mo...

On today's episode, I'm joined by financial expert and Youtuber Anthony O'Neal. Anthony is a #1 national bestselling author and host of the popular financial podcast, The Table. He's dedicated to teaching others how to obtain spiritual, mental and financial freedom and found his niche in guiding singles on how to maximize their financial power before committing to a relationship.    Anthony is can...

Spirituality is one of the most significant pieces in the equation of creating sustainable wealth. If you're not spiritually aligned and engaging in daily practices, you're missing out on an opportunity to enhance your money making strategy. Now, whether you agree with me that spiritually is 60% influential or with Lori that it's 100% (or somewhere in between), in this episode we break down our th...

When I was spending time with my mom recently, she imparted some wisdom on me that I want to share with you all on today's episode. She's been making major progress with her health and fitness goals and said, "I've got a long way to go, but at least I'm traveling." So many people don't pursue their dreams and goals because the journey seems impossible. Today, I'm sharing some tips for how to break...

On our daily morning walk, Lori and I pass by massive construction sites for $10-20 million estates. Seeing the trucks lined up and the workers in full swing, it dawned on me that these homes are creating an entire economy for the people who work on them.   I realized that I needed to add a little spin to my motto. Not only do good people do great things when they make good money, but they also cr...

You have to go through times of having little to no choice in order to earn your way into a season of massive choice. Today, Lori and I are talking about how we've gone through periods of hardcore hustle to set ourselves up for options in the future. Lori shares about finally landing speaking gigs at a price that she feels great about and I explain how amazing it feels to be free to schedule his d...

There are two types of people in business: the visionaries who see the future and know where they want to go with a product or service, and the integrators who actually get them there. No one can be both, and in today's episode, I explain why it's more profitable to hire someone who complements your natural skill set instead of trying to do everything by yourself. I also provide examples of how yo...

Mark my words: a millionaire will be middle class in 10 years. I'm not saying this to scare you, but rather inspire you to get to work on creating legacy wealth. We're so accustomed to instant gratification and the idea of getting in at the 'right time.' But while you're waiting on the sidelines, other people are playing ball and hitting home run after home run. Make 2022 the year that you get you...

You've probably heard the saying that luck is when opportunity meets preparation. We think it's more like 90% hard work and timing with 10% magic sprinkled in. Today, we're sharing about the ways that we've created our own luck. We talk about how we've transformed our mindset to focus on the lessons and growth that come from every challenging circumstance. We also discuss the reality of what goes...

We are so excited to share our conversation with one of the world's biggest transformational coaches, Tony Robbins. We get into how to adapt and take action in 2022, his secrets for maintaining a happy marriage through the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, and details on his latest book and seminar project.    Tony explains the importance of anticipating rather than reacting, and how to create a...

Let's face it: social media ads aren't nearly as effective as they used to be. Lori and I have been thinking about how we can take our brands to the next level this year by taking the next step with PR. That's why on today's show, Lori and I sit down with PR expert Jen Gottlieb to discuss her modern, authentic approach to getting her clients on mainstream media platforms.    Jen shares the methodo...

If you increase your influence and become more aspirational, you will double the results of whatever goal you've set for 2022. Today, Lori and I discuss how to gain more influence online and why it's important to share your aspirational lifestyle with your audience. We talk about how we've done this with our own platforms and simple steps that you can take in order to do the same. Tune in to learn...