The Chris Harder Show

I'll be honest with you, some nights it would be easier to shut down at 5, crack open a beer and Netflix and chill with Lori – and put my worries away until the next day. But deep down I know that I won't be satisfied with that when I know I've got big things to do and lives to change. Building a great business is truly an act of love.   We don't want to waste the gifts we've been given. This does...

Today's guest and former NFL star, Steve Weatherford, and I have been trying to connect and get him on the show for a year now. But we both came to the same consensus that this specific timing was meant to be. With so many revelations happening recently for this former American football player, Steve feels called now more than ever to uncover all of them and share them with others in podcasts like...

One of the most popular questions I get is how Lori and I as a couple make financial decisions. It's not surprising when you see everywhere just how stressful finances can be. So today, I'm sharing a few game-changing ground rules that will help you feel better about your and your partner's relationship with money.   Set your ego aside. Regardless if you're the sole bread winner or you both work,...

Today's conversation with the one and only Natalie Jill of Natalie Jill Fitness is long overdue, but I feel like we're connecting at the perfect time all the same. Having been friends with Natalie Jill for quite some time now, her initial rock-bottom comeback story is amazing, but after experiencing another setback recently, her story is both inspiring and eye-opening.   Natalie Jill's journey beg...

There's a misconception out there that only the people who are down and out struggle with their money mindset. I couldn't disagree with that more – very successful people also feel the same fear. In fact, the other day, I received an DM from a young, super successful woman on Instagram. (By the way, I love getting messages and questions from you so feel free to send them my way @chriswharder).   T...

I don't even know where to begin telling you about today's guest, Ashley Stahl. I met Ashley in my mastermind group, but it was recently that I really sat down to hear her story, and wow! Prepare yourself to be in awe of her mind-blowing journey so far.   While now a career coach and writer with successful business, her career journey began early on at age 23 in Washington D.C. at the Pentagon man...

Some may find it hard to believe but everyone , and I mean everyone, has a ceiling. Yes, even Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey or any other wildly successful person has one. And here's why:   "Everybody has a ceiling or they 'd be higher than they are now. "   For example, let's say a person is making $100K a year. Why aren't they making $200K? Because they have a ceiling. You can change the numbers, but...

Hey everyone, I'm back and I've got my amazing wife, Lori Harder, back on the show and today we're sharing some of our most impactful stories that have helped lead us to the full-circle rich lives we're leading now. We're far from perfect and that's exactly why we love sharing our ups and downs with as many people possible – even if they're super embarrassing. Tune in to hear four+ stories and les...

I've been wanting to talk about today's topic for a while and am excited to dive in to whether or not the statement "Money is power," is true. And if it is true, who should have the power? The good guys or the bad guys?   First off, I do believe that money is power because we all get an opportunity to "vote" with our dollars. The more money you have, the more say you have. People with more money a...

I'm so glad that I was introduced to the founder and CEO of Disruptive Advertising, Jacob Baadsgaard. I was pulled to interview him instantly when I saw the powerful link between his income and generosity level. Believing that tithing supports an abundance mindset he's also incorporated those beliefs into his business too, but creating a company charity committee.   In addition to the above, Jacob...

Has anyone ever asked you, "Why isn't this good enough? You've already done x-y-z, so what do you want to do more?" Most often the people who ask have good intentions, but they don't understand that you're called to do bigger things. And this can be painful for others or make them feel threatened for a couple different reasons.   First, they may just feel threatened and afraid that you'll move on...

It's super difficult to have a good money mindset if you have a fear around a certain topic of money. And I've found that one of the most common fears out there is taxes. That's why I'm so grateful for people like today's guest, certified tax coach Diane Gardner, who help quiet those fears by arming you with knowledge that helps you navigate the tax space.   Diane's goal is to help her clients (an...

I just returned from the last leg of my two-month vacation and I feel recharged and freaking ready to go! So today I want to remind you to be grateful for your seed. What the heck do I mean?   You see, we all have special little seeds inside of us and that in turn becomes your business and eventually your wealth. Those little seeds could be a variety of things, such as a special talent or skill, a...

It was such a privilege to have my friend, Tim Storey, on the podcast. No matter how long or short our conversations are I always leave them a better person – and I know you will too. His words will set a fire in anyone's soul! Tim's story began in Compton, California where his family of seven lived in a two-bedroom apartment. It was there that he learned to "think big in small places." That thoug...

If you're experiencing feelings of lack, scarcity or worry right now, I hope my message today helps free you:   "Your abundance tomorrow is not determined by what you have today. "   We all have these feelings at one time or another, whether we're super successful or barely making ends meet – and that's OK! But we must do our best to get back into an energy of abundance by taking one step forward...

Imagine being set on a trajectory for the majority of your life, only to wake up one day questioning whether or not you're on your path or a path someone else put you on.   This is what happened to my guest and author, Alex Banayan. From an early age, Alex's parents' dream was for him to become a doctor, and up until his freshman year in college it was what he thought he wanted to – until he reali...

While I never like to talk about my schedule being "too busy," at the start of this week I was downright intimidated with mine. Fortunately for me, a friend of mine was in town and invited me out for brunch. That particular time is usually scheduled for my morning workout, but I'm so glad I chose an impromptu brunch instead.   This particular friend has a 100-million-dollar business and every time...

I cannot wait for you all to listen to my conversation with video marketing expert, Billy Gene Shaw. From growing up on welfare and living on the wrong side of the tracks to becoming a highly sought-after and successful speaker and entrepreneur, Billy Gene is living life to the fullest and helping others along the way.   If you're not utilizing video in the social media part of your business, this...

Do you ever wonder why some people succeed and connect with people right away, while others, when given the same opportunities, just can't seem to pull it together? Over the years I've noticed one common trend that sets these people apart, no matter the kind of sales, business or opportunity – and that's certainty.   "The most valuable thing you have is swagger. "   I was able to observe this same...

I've known today's guest, Casey Zeman, for a couple years now, and I'm so thrilled that we finally get to sit down and dive deep into the journey of his career.   From actor to real estate broker to YouTube expert and consultant, he discovered after building his own "YouTube Revealed" course that webinars were the key to success. After some trial and error with the price of his course, he cracked...

Today I'm going to give you the answer to the question of why your audience might not be growing – regardless of what business you're in. Brace yourself, it's really quite simple.   The No. 1 reason your audience isn't growing is because you're not putting information and content – that's shareable – out there. But was does it mean to be truly shareable? It's about blowing the minds of your curren...

It's an honor to interview such a wide array of people and I love it when past guests connect me with other amazingly successful entrepreneurs. I was recently introduced to today's guest, Tyler Gage and am blown away by his journey.   Northern Californian-raised, at age 19 Tyler began studying native plants and languages with indigenous elders in the Amazon rainforest. Not long after, he witnessed...

Lori and I just wrapped up our trip to Europe and wow, it was one of our greatest experiences to date – not just enjoyment wise, but we learned so many things about ourselves and other people.   One particular story and lesson we've taken home taught us about perspective on how people think, but don't take action.   While having lunch in a beautiful square in Spain, we overheard the conversation o...

Cole Hatter is back on For the Love of Money and this time we've asked his wife and partner in crime, Sanja Hatter, to join him. I love having couples on the show because I enjoy hearing how other couples make working together work. But even more importantly, I find my audiences resonate with these conversations the most.   First and foremost, I love how family-centered both Cole and Sanja are. Wi...

Today we're talking about the huge difference between being abundant and financially irresponsible. You see so many people want to be abundant but they're using abundance and increasing their financial thermostat as an excuse.   "Abundance without responsibility is stupidity. "   Sounds harsh, but here's what I mean. If you're living outside of your means, perhaps buying high-price items (homes, c...