For The Love Of Money Podcast | Business | Philanthropy | Entrepreneur | Lifestyle And Success With Chris Harder

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 around for retirement. Listen in to hear more of our conversation about enjoying the moment while growing and living a bucket list type of life.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Our vision for our new lake house  Why making memories is so important to us  How I’ve transformed my approach to growing a business  Not waiting for things to get easier in order to take action  Examples of how to make memories and live this lifestyle without spending a ton of money    RESOURCES:    Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.     CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pin

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 seen accidental bias come into play recently and my (unbiased) advice for how to stay aware of that. I get into what you should be looking for in your financial advisors and debunk a myth about renting vs. buying that I saw on a realtor’s viral TikTok video. When it comes to taking advice from people, like my dad always said, follow the money.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How to figure out if someone is dishing out biased advice  Why you should always go with a fiduciary financial advisor Where I see many realtor’s accidental bias come into play  How to become a leaner, meaner, better decision maker    RESOURCE

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 NFTs, the two ways to get an NFT and what a virtual wallet is. I also get into what the mining process looks like and what Etherium is. Join me on this journey as I learn more about blockchain and web3.0.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Examples of different types of NFTs  Two different Gary Vee projects that I’m excited about  The world’s first NFT-only restaurant  My favorite tools and sites for buying and managing NFTs  Why it’s crucial to learn more and invest in this new space    RESOURCES Text NFT to 310-421-0416 to get updates and follow along on my NFT journey.  metamask.io  opensea.io    CONNECT WITH CHR

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 Mastermind and explain how to move on from something with respect and grace. If you can feel this chapter of your career closing and need that extra push to start a new one, this episode is for you.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Why you need to cut ties with business decisions that no longer serve you  What holds us back from pivoting and how to overcome those fears  How to know when a chapter of your career is done  The importance of not burning bridges RESOURCES:    Text FAST to 310-421-0416 or go to fastfoundations.com to get on the waiting list and grab your spot for the next Fast Foundations Mastermind.  T

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 in a recent podcast episode. People are exponentially more successful when they continue to concentrate on their personal brand instead of ignoring it and diving into their other company, so what’s stopping you from developing yours?    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Why you should be splitting your time 50/50 on your personal brand and business endeavors  How your personal brand helps accelerate your business ideas Ways that Gary Vee, Lori and I have continued to prioritize our personal brands while growing as entrepreneurs  The importance of delegation and hiring the right people to avoid burnout    RESOURCES T

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 targets and we simply have much higher risk tolerance. If you’re ready for a life of extraordinary abundance and wealth, listen to today’s episode.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: What makes the multi-millionaire mindset different from people earning under eight figures The dreaming, collaboration and rich conversations that I have with my multi-millionaire friends  Demanding more out of your interactions  Why your need for certainty is holding you back from success  Letting go of the ego and fear around failure   RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boos

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 conversation about the two major reasons that we’ve had such a strong and lasting relationship.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Our new house in Newport  Being supportive of each other, even when it wasn’t easy to do  Why it’s important to be your partner’s biggest cheerleader  Questions to ask your partner to better understand their dreams and passions  How faith comes into play in a relationship    RESOURCES:    Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.     CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Foll

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 belief for upcycled watches kept him fighting when everyone around him, including his first attorney, advised him to give up and file for bankruptcy. Today, his case is an example of first use doctrine and the freedom to turn one man’s trash into another man’s treasure.    Jim has always been a behind-the-scenes tech guy, but felt driven to use his expertise and transform the non-profit space. Jim shares the story of how he bridged the gap between blockchain and charity, and eventually raised $1 million for Pencils of Promise by facilitating a donation from an anonymous philanthropist who wanted to spend his Bitcoin

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 back and watch that home equity grow. Tune in to learn more about how to get the most out of homeownership.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Why you should be making financial moves with the equity in your home  The average appreciation of homes  Two responsible borrowing guidelines  What investing in low fee index funds looks like    RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day.     CONNECT WITH CHRIS Instagram: @chriswharder Website: https://chrisharder.me 

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 of the long-winded paragraphs that we’ve sent and we’re here to help you avoid making the same mistakes!    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How to get what you want by asking in the right way  Why your messages might be getting left on read  Creating a very precise and focused question  The power of reaching out to your peers and competitors for advice   Casting a wide net when you’re looking for answers    RESOURCES:    Text FAST (310) 421-0416 to get on the VIP waitlist for the next in-person Fast Foundations! Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.     CONNECT WITH LORI In

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 and I have all overcome the fear of instability in order to realize our biggest dreams and tips for how you can, too.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: What you need to let go of in order to make your dreams come true  Why your current actions aren’t getting you to where you want to be  The trap of security and consistency  Resources for how to get out of your own way   RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day.     CONNECT WITH CHRIS Instagram: @chriswharder Website: https://chrisharder.me 

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 behind it to survive the inevitable bubble pop that’s going to happen in this industry. Listen in to hear my strategy and advice for how to take advantage of the market today.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Why blockchain and NFTs are here to stay  Factors to consider when investing in NFTs Supply and demand in the virtual world Real-world examples to help decode the blockchain world  My vow to listeners to dig deep on the topic of digital ownership    RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day.     CONNECT WITH CHRIS Instagram: @chriswha

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 and offer for the Fast Foundations Mastermind!    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Who our business ‘people’ are  How we connected with our business counterparts  The benefits of teaming up with someone  Why you need to reevaluate your vision if it’s easily achievable on your own    RESOURCES:    Text FAST to 310-421-0416 to grab your spot at the next in-person Fast Foundations Mastermind! Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.       CONNECT WITH LORI Instagram: @loriharder Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbu

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 model.    We discuss how they came up with this approach and why it’s so successful. They share their advice for other couples in business together and why it pays to go against the grain as an entrepreneur. Tune in to hear more of our conversation where we talk real numbers and examples of their Paid Launch Formula and how you can get involved for under $100!    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Jill and Josh’s decision to relocate from Canada to the Cayman Islands  How they made the transition from being a cog in someone else’s vision to living an incredible life in places like Thailand, Mexico, and now the Caribbean 

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 candid about his own journey to becoming debt-free and the inner work that’s had to take place to stay that way. We talk about how social media impacts our spending, financial literacy challenges that minorities may face and how Anthony is working on closing that gap. He also shares his advice for people in that ‘in-between’ stage of their life and how to gain control over your spending.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The turning point in Anthony’s life where he knew he needed to get a handle on his debt  Anthony’s perspective on debt vs no debt, buying vs renting and other hot button financial topics  Why Anthony

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 theories behind why spirituality is connected to wealth.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The compounding effects of believing in abundance  How we structure our daily journaling to manifest and connect with a higher power  Ways that our spirituality has helped us in our careers  Practical examples of putting intention behind an action    RESOURCES The Hero's Journey by Joseph Campbell    Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.     CONNECT WITH LORI Instagram: @loriharder Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbus

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 down your goals to make them more achievable and how to get over the fear of taking those first few steps towards greatness.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Why most people don’t get started on their goals in a meaningful way  Creating milestones instead of reaching for one massive goal  Reflecting and looking back to where you started  Simple steps that add up to BIG change    RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day.     CONNECT WITH CHRIS Instagram: @chriswharder Website: https://chrisharder.me 

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 create epic opportunities. And the money that these opportunities provide trickles down into the community and beyond. You can’t quite measure the economic impact and opportunity that you’re creating when you succeed, but in today’s episode, I’m sharing a glimpse of what it could look like.  IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Creating jobs, security, and opportunity from your own success  Having a greater sense of accomplishment and responsibility with your wealth  Realizing the long legs of your success  An example of why hiring someone isn’t simply putting money in their pocket一it’s helping fund a community    RESOU

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 days how I want. Choice is the best thing that success can buy and we’re sharing our secrets to getting there!    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: What it looks like to set yourself up for having choices  Being in a position to say no to offers that go against your brand  Creating a legacy that we’re proud of  Takeaways about choices from Gary Vee’s latest book, Twelve and a Half RESOURCES:    To sign up for the Be on TV Bootcamp, go to thebeontvbootcamp.com/harder!  Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.     CONNECT WITH LORI Instagram: @loriharder Lite Pink: @drinklitepink

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 you can get someone on board, even if you can’t provide them with a salary upfront.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How to determine if you are a visionary or an integrator  Creative ways to compensate someone for their services  Leaning into your natural skills  Why you don’t actually save money by doing it all yourself    RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day.   Rocket Fuel: The One Essential Combination That Will Get You More of What You Want from Your Business by Gino Wickman and Mark C. Winters    CONNECT WITH CHRIS Instagram: @ch