The Chris Harder Show

This week, Lori did something I never thought I'd see… she unsubscribed from her favorite brands. Not because she hates shopping, but because she finally saw how much brain space tiny distractions were stealing. In this episode, Lori and I break down the "97%", the constant stream of emails, texts, offers, and distractions that steal your time, energy, and momentum. We talk about how even the smal...

Want higher retention, more referrals and a stronger lifetime value without constantly relying on new customer acquisition? This episode is for you. I'm breaking down how to increase adoption fast so customers actually use what they buy, get a quick win, and build the kind of momentum that turns into long-term results, renewals, and word-of-mouth growth. You'll learn the shift that changes everyth...

Burnout doesn't come from working hard. It comes from never shutting your brain off. After listening to Dr. Guy Winch on the Lewis Howes podcast, I had a major wake-up call about what rest actually looks like. In this episode, Lori and I break down why your day isn't over when your laptop closes, why scrolling is lying to you about "relaxing," and how learning something new or moving your body is...

If sales feel slower right now, you're not imagining it. In this episode, I'm breaking down the real reason "brand new exposure customers" aren't buying as fast as they used to, and what you must do in 2026 to build know, like, and trust faster than everyone else. Because I'm telling you right now, this year is going to separate the people who get really intentional about trust from the people who...

Worry may feel normal, but it's quietly draining your energy, confidence, and results. In this episode, Lori and I dive into why worry isn't just a habit, it's a signal. A signal that you're operating from fear instead of faith, lack instead of certainty. We talk about how worrying steals time you could be using to create solutions, how it impacts your energy in business and relationships, and why...

You don't need a massive overhaul to create a better year. In this episode, I break down 3 daily habits I started on January 1st that have completely shifted my energy, focus, and momentum even during one of the most demanding seasons of my career. I share why repeatable actions beat intimidating goals, how to stack habits without burning out, and how to create a winning streak that carries you th...

If this year felt like everything you built started falling apart, you're not alone and you're not failing. In this episode, Lori and I talk about why so many people are coming out of 2025 feeling disoriented, frustrated, or like the plan they worked so hard for suddenly disappeared. We share the glass-blower analogy that has guided us through every major transition in our lives, including the com...

If you've ever set a big revenue goal and then hit the middle of the year like, "Wait… why isn't this happening?" this episode is for you…and 2026 is going to be different. I'm breaking down the simple planning framework I use with my private clients and inside our masterminds to turn a revenue goal into an actual strategy you can execute on. We're talking the key numbers you need to know, the lev...

Most families don't struggle during the holidays because they don't care. They struggle because no one is willing to slow things down and make a connection. In this episode, Lori and I share how we've turned holidays, birthdays, and family gatherings into moments that actually matter by using structured conversations. We talk about the Holiday Power Nine, why it feels awkward at first, and how to...

Most people aren't burnt out because they're working too hard. They're burnt out because the number they're chasing has no meaning behind it. In this episode, I break down why arbitrary revenue goals will always leave you exhausted, unmotivated, and questioning what you're even doing all of this for. I share how to right size your goals using a "dream life budget" so every dollar you're chasing ha...

I spent three and a half hours taking pro pickleball lessons and walked away realizing how many of the problems people are having in business have nothing to do with talent, luck, or effort. They come down to mindset, fundamentals, and who's pushing you to show up. In this episode, Lori and I break down 4 lessons that translate directly to business and leadership, why opportunities don't go to the...

Change doesn't mean you're losing. It means the game just reset. In this episode, I break down why every major shift creates massive new opportunities for the people willing to move first. I share the two types of opportunity that always show up during change, why the "pack" always resets, and how this might be the exact moment you finally become the leader instead of the follower. Get ready to st...

If your online sales feel stuck, I'm willing to bet it's not your offer, it's your inputs. I see this over and over again. People say they're "tapped out," but the real problem is they've stopped putting themselves in rooms where momentum actually happens. In this episode, Lori and I break down why your next level isn't hiding behind another scroll refresh. I share how a random pickleball game tur...

Most entrepreneurs don't add new products because it's smart. They add them because they're bored, anxious, or chasing the next dopamine hit. In this episode, I break down the reason creating more offers usually hurts your business instead of helping it. I share the three questions you must answer before adding anything new, why your flagship product deserves 80% of your focus, and how distraction...

After one of our longest Thanksgiving road trips ever, Lori and I ended up having some of the most honest conversations we've had in a long time. We talked about change, momentum, money, identity, and the versions of ourselves we're actively outgrowing. In this episode, we share the exact questions that challenged our thinking, where we've been playing it safe, and forced us to confront what needs...

With mastermind season here and more coaches than ever, most people choose based on shiny marketing and end up disappointed (or worse). In this episode, I share the painful $74,000 mastermind mistake Lori and I made 8–9 years ago and the lessons it taught us about how to choose the right mentor, the right mastermind, and the right room. I also break down the three questions I now use to separate r...

It's my 48th birthday, and Lori and I are getting really honest about what actually matters as you get older. I share what I've shed this past year, how coming back from a stroke and a torn shoulder changed the way I look at my health, business, and time, and why your friendships and business community are either your greatest asset or your biggest liability. We talk about structuring your circle...

How do you know if you're actually cut out to be an entrepreneur? Today, I share a moment from a conversation I overheard that perfectly revealed the difference between people who see opportunity and people who only see fear. I break down why your natural reaction to risk matters more than any business strategy, how the wrong friends can quietly chip away at your confidence, and why your environme...

The business landscape is shifting faster than ever, and if you're not adapting, you're going to get left behind. In this episode, Lori and I break down the four trends you must master if you want to win in 2026. We talk about why Facebook traffic is unexpectedly exploding again, why micro-offers and paid ads are officially back on the must-do list, how phone sales are making a comeback, and why A...

Feeling like life is piling problems on you faster than you can solve them? Today, I share a story from a neighbor who endured devastating loss but completely transformed his outlook by becoming an active participant in his life once more. I also open up about some of the toughest challenges Lori and I navigated over the past 18 months, and the approach we used to keep moving forward even when eve...

You're going to love this one because it's straight from our mastermind Q&As. Lori and I share a few of our favorite questions from inside both of our masterminds. We break down the coaching we gave our members, and I promise it'll hit home no matter what stage your business is in. Get ready to rethink how you sell, how you describe what you do, and how you handle slow seasons without losing momen...

Most people freeze when they feel fear. The successful ones use it as jet fuel. In part two of this conversation with Pace Morby, we dive into how to turn fear into forward motion, invest where AI can't compete, and build income streams that last. Pace shares where to put your money now, how three co-living rentals can replace the average household income, and why getting in the right rooms is the...

If your business isn't running on these 3 systems, you're leaving serious money on the table. In this episode, Lori and I break down the tools we use across every one of our brands and teach inside our Elite Mastermind to turn followers into paying clients. We talk about how to capture leads with an irresistible opt-in, automate your DMs with ManyChat so it's working while you sleep, and turn new...

What if you could help someone go from a shelter to a $580K home and cash-flowing in 30 minutes? In this crossover with Lori, real-estate innovator Pace Morby shares how Maddie (homeless 4+ years) used a simple 30-minutes-a-day plan to make $5K in 8 days and, with creative finance + co-living, now nets $2K/month. We also dive into the 20% leader ownership, the "25 things only" focus exercise, and...

Sometimes doing the opposite of what feels important is exactly what you need. In this episode, Lori and I share how a spontaneous trip to Pennsylvania turned into one of the best resets we've had all year. We talk about why pattern interrupts are crucial for creativity, clarity, and momentum, and how the right environment and the right people can recharge both your energy and your business. I bre...