The Chris Harder Show

Why does 2022 have to be another year that you trudge through the mud financially? It doesn't, and in fact, this could be the greatest financial year of your life that leads to annual abundance. Today, I'm sharing the two mindset shifts that you need in order to feel empowered and let go of financial fear this year. I get into how Lori and I rebuilt our bank accounts from below zero in 2009 to hav...

We're wrapping up this year by talking about our greatest wins from 2021 and what we wish for our listeners going into 2022. Lori discusses raising $2 million from 54 female investors and the unexpected ripple effects from that. Chris shares how grateful he is for the end-of-the-year abundance and how he got there. Tune in to hear more about the highlights and what energy we're sending out to our...

Today, I'm sharing three major tips for staying ahead of the financial game in 2022. I explain why you need to pay yourself first, factor in inflation, and lock in as many inflation-proof assets at low rates while they're still around. Now, this is not to scare you, but rather empower you so that you can take advantage of the opportunities and mitigate the challenges that are coming your way. List...

Recently on one of our daily walks, we talked about how we need to create some non-negotiable guardrails for our 2022 highway of life 2022. Our lives demand so much of us, so we've decided to commit to three simple habits that will help us reach peak performance. Today, we're detailing the small, consistent shifts that we're making for next year and explaining why you should do the same.    IN THI...

People ask me all the time what my secret is to increasing my income and net worth significantly every year. Today, I'm sharing an example of how I do that by thinking outside the box and taking advantage of every opportunity that comes my way. Instead of giving up on trying to find a rental for our annual family holiday vacation, I invested in a used Suburban that's not only a tax write off, but...

Is it really the most wonderful time of the year? For so many of us, the holidays can be extremely stressful and actually take away from the spirit of gratitude and connecting with loved ones. That's why about six years ago, we decided to create new traditions that actually get us excited about spending time with family without sacrificing what makes us feel good mentally, spiritually, and physica...

Buying and selling a home in 2021 has been a wild ride. In today's episode, I share a cautionary tale about how a realtor's overconfidence lost him a major sale that Lori and I were ready to sign on the dotted line for. I talk about how to put your ego aside, regardless of what's going on in the economy. It can be tempting to relax and ride the wave, but staying focused and disciplined is what's g...

The holidays are my favorite time of year, hands down. The lights, the trees, the movies–it's all magical. But back when Lori and I were living beyond our means, the pressure we put on ourselves to get the most extravagant gifts for our family caused us major stress at the end of the year. In today's episode, I'm talking about how we've switched the focus from presents under the tree to really tap...

We're live from our LA Airbnb with a fun update: we got the house in Scottsdale! We're super excited to have one out of two homes checked off the list, but this whole process has inspired us to talk about the effects of decision fatigue. If you feel exhausted and can't pinpoint why, you might be stalled out with too many decisions. We're sharing tips for how to close the open loops that are keepin...

I'm building a business in the most unfamiliar territory that I could ever find myself in: tech. Why would I do such a crazy thing? Because I have the vision to take the intimidation, fear and shame out of borrowing with a peer-to-peer lending app. Today, I'm sharing how I've built a team to help bring my idea to life and how you can take action on your own million dollar idea, too.     IN THIS EP...

A friend of mine once lost $80 million in 24 hours. What he didn't lose was his experience, drive and ability to climb back to the top again. Long story short; he didn't let that loss stop him and he has completely recovered. In today's episode, I'm giving you all the tips and inspiration to learn where your true financial security comes from and how to leverage these assets to achieve your big go...

While we were staying at an Airbnb in Newport last week, we went on an evening walk and overheard one family say, "we used to go to college, because that's where the knowledge was", and it just hit us like a ton of bricks. Today, we're talking about going where the knowledge is depending on the industry that you're looking to build a career in.   IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Going where the kno...

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Why financial fear is so hard to shake An example of my own financial worries Overcoming the fear   Resources: Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get a free daily money mantra Visit chrisharder.me/mastermind to apply for my elite mastermind group   Show Notes: No matter how well you're doing financially, old money scars can creep back in and mess with your mind. An...

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Why we sold our dream home Taking opportunities when they present themselves Trusting the process   Resources: Visit chrisharder.me/mastermind to apply for my elite mastermind group   Show Notes: We just sold our dream home. I know that might be baffling to some people – we've had no shortage of people asking us why. So, we thought we'd spend some time sharing...

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Reviewing the previous four trends Why building a personal brand is more important than ever The stats around personal branding How you can take advantage of this trend   Resources: brandbuildersgroup.com/study-chris   Show Notes: We wrap up our series of the five must-know trends for small businesses and entrepreneurs in 2022 with personal branding, a former...

In This Episode You Will Learn About: When raising prices leads to higher sales What happens when a product costs more When you can justify higher prices (and when you can't)   Resources: chrisharder.me/mastermind   Show Notes: Your pricing matters. When you're deciding what to price your products or services, the natural inclination is to set things lower than the competition, so that people want...

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Operating without a plan The downside of superstition The importance of speaking what you want into life   Resources: ENTER TO WIN OUR $2,800 HOLIDAY SWEEPSTAKES!   Show Notes: Our life has been chaotic lately. So much has been changing that we've been afraid to talk about what we've been doing. We just sold our home – and we don't even have a place to stay ye...

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How the barrier of entry to creating physical products is lower than ever The opportunities available in franchising Using products as a gateway to digital sales   Resources: Visit chrisharder.me/mastermind to apply for my elite mastermind ENTER TO WIN THE LITE PINK $2,800 HOLIDAY SWEEPSTAKES!   Show Notes: We've been covering the biggest trends that every ent...

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The three empowering financial thoughts I believe in The ability to generate money at will Getting creative about finding money Living with an abundant mindset   Resources: Text DAILY 310-421-0416 to get a free money mantra from me every morning   Show Notes: There are three empowering thoughts around money that literally shape who I am. I think about them so...

In This Episode You Will Learn About: When climbing the corporate ladder goes wrong Making decisions that fit your identity Separating worthiness from your accomplishments How to sell without hurting others Taking action through fear   Resources: mrdavehollis.com Read: Built Through Courage Instagram: @mrdavehollis Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get a free money mantra every weekday!   Show Notes:...

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Offering encouragement and taking risks Betting on yourself Systematic investing Looking out for opportunities The importance of living below your means Having financial conversations with your partner   Resources: goodmoneyframework.com Read: Good Money Revolution Listen: Good Money Podcast Instagram: @goodmoneyframework   Show Notes: Financial expert, Derric...

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Why you need to adopt text marketing NOW The stats behind texting Playing the long game by providing value   Resources: fourwestdigital.com/textme Visit chrisharder.me/mastermind to fill out an application to our elite mastermind OR text "ELITE" to 310-421-0416 to find out if you're a good fit   Show Notes: Today, we're digging into text marketing, truly the n...

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Taking big risks The power of compounding interest Why your home is not an investment The importance of relationship capital Rules for multiple income sources Parking your ego   Resources: Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 for a free money mantra every day    Show Notes: If you could go back in time and give yourself financial advice, what would you say? My longtime...

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How to reframe a "bad" situation with a new perspective Progress over perfection  Why gratitude can change everything   Resources: Visit chrisharder.me/mastermind to fill out an application to our elite mastermind OR text "ELITE" to 310-421-0416 to find out if you're a good fit   Show Notes: How is your day unfolding so far?  Chances are something unexpected h...

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Why Facebook and Instagram ads are becoming less relevant How the playing field is evening out What to do outside of Facebook marketing Taking a podcast tour Collaborating with other entrepreneurs   Resources: Visit chrisharder.me/mastermind to fill out an application to our elite mastermind OR text "ELITE" to 310-421-0416 to find out if you're a good fit Show...