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

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 yourself in the game and see the kind of wealth that you can build in 5 years, 10 years, and beyond.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How you might be holding yourself back from massive prosperity  Mathematical evidence why you shouldn’t ‘wait for the dip’ The current era of redefining how we think of money  How technology and Web 3.0 is changing how we build wealth  The recent history of the real estate and stock markets    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

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 on behind the scenes to get so “lucky.” Tune in to learn more about how you can create your own luck today!  IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How we’ve created the groups and rooms that we want to be in  Reframing difficult situations  Staying empowered and inspired by others success  Expressing gratitude for the 10% of magical luck that we all have in our lives  RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   CONNECT WITH CHRIS Instagram: @chriswharder Website: https://chrisharder.me  CONNECT WITH LORI Instagram: @loriharder Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Earn Your Happy: @

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 life where you’re constantly progressing. He gets real about what’s holding this generation back from really succeeding and how to train your mind, body, and soul for prosperity. Get ready for a lot of truth bombs and inspiration in the episode, because Tony doesn’t hold back!    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The different seasons of human history, your life, and finances  Tony’s approach to adapting his businesses during the pandemic  How to feel prepared and build your confidence muscle  Tony’s advice for entrepreneurial couples and how to prioritize your relationship  The key to work-life integration  Regenera

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 methodology behind her ‘Be on TV’ Bootcamp and inspiring success stories of people who have gone through the program. We also talk about building confidence and establishing yourself as an expert. Tune in to learn about how you can get started on your PR journey without spending thousands of dollars!    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Why having your name in mainstream media is essential for your credibility  Taking the intimidation out of PR  What kind of budget you should set aside for PR How to create genuine, powerful connections Why you should avoid ‘pay-to-play’ PR opportunities  Tools for overcoming imposter syndrom

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 more about how your influence and aspirations will make or break your year.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Updates on our new house  Pinpointing your niche and becoming an expert in it  The power of creating a 30-day journey on your socials  How Lori and I are getting intentional about catching people’s eye in 2022 CONNECT WITH CHRIS Instagram: @chriswharder Website: https://chrisharder.me    CONNECT WITH LORI Instagram: @loriharder Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business Listen to Earn Your Happy

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 having 12 consecutive years of major financial growth. Tune in to hear more about how you can do the same!    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The belief and actions that you need in order to make 2022 your best financial year yet  How to create realistic financial action plan  Embracing the discomfort and inconvenience of some financial decisions  How Lori and I were able to increase our overall income and net worth in 2021   RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.     CONNECT WITH CHRIS Instagram: @chriswharder Website: https://chrisharder.me 

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 listeners!     IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Staying disciplined and focused in order to get closer to your goals  Not relying on instant gratification  Why it’s important for us to show up and be reliable for our community  Setting examples and inspiring the people around us to dream big    CONNECT WITH LORI Instagram: @loriharder Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business Listen to Earn Your Happy   CONNECT WITH CHRIS Instagram: @chriswharder Website: https://chrisharder.me 

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. Listen to learn more about leveraging your assets and find financial freedom in the new year.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Setting bold financial targets and creating logical paths to get there  Learning about digital assets like cryptocurrencies and NFTs How inflation will affect your investments and everyday life  Creating a realistic budget    RESOURCES Text ELITE to 310-421-0416 to apply for the last seat in the Elite Mastermind or go to https://chrisharder.me/mastermind.    CONNECT WITH CHRIS Instagram: @chriswharder Website: https://chrisharder.me 

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 THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The power of small habit changes  Cutting back on alcohol consumption  Getting serious about our workouts  Staying consistent with vitamin and water intake    RESOURCES Text ELITE to 310-421-0416 to apply for the last seat in the Elite Mastermind or go to https://chrisharder.me/mastermind.    CONNECT WITH LORI Instagram: @loriharder Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business   CONNECT WITH CHRIS Instagram: @chriswharder Website: https://chrisharder.me  Listen to The Chris Harder Show

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 I can also create a new stream of income on the peer-to-peer car sharing app Turo. Tune in to hear more about how to turn your challenges into major financial wins.  IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Turning a challenge into an income opportunity  Creating a new cash flow with my Suburban  Being a creative problem solver  An update on applications for my Elite Mastermind   RESOURCES Text ELITE to 310-421-0416 to apply for the last seat in the Elite Mastermind or go to https://chrisharder.me/mastermind.    CONNECT WITH CHRIS Instagram: @chriswharder Website: https://chrisharder.me 

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 physically. We share our top tips and ideas for how to reimagine the holiday season and some things that we like to do with our family to celebrate.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: What would it look like if we really enjoyed the holidays? What would happen if you exchange the time and the money for experience over gifts? How can you create at least one new tradition around connecting? Our Christmas plans    CONNECT WITH LORI Instagram: @loriharder Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Earn Your Happy Listen to Girlfriends & Busine

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 going to take you far.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: My home buying experience in this crazy market  How arrogance kills business  An update on applications for my Elite Mastermind   RESOURCES Text ELITE to 310-421-0416 to apply for the last spot in the Elite Mastermind or go to https://chrisharder.me/mastermind.    CONNECT WITH CHRIS Instagram: @chriswharder Website: https://chrisharder.me 

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 tapping into each other's love languages and enjoying the holiday season with our family. I’m sharing some ideas for how you can spread Christmas cheer while staying on track with your financial goals.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The pressures of gift giving  How to give more meaningful gifts  Our family traditions that have helped us reconnect and relax during the holidays  Advice for how to have conversations with family about money during the holiday season    RESOURCES Text ELITE to 310-421-0416 to apply for a seat in the Elite Mastermind or go to https://chrisharder.me/mastermind.    CONNECT WITH CHRIS I

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 keeping you in limbo so you can move forward with a clear mind.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How decision fatigue manifests itself  Creating honest pros and cons lists  Having an objective committee of people who you can share your thought process with  Where you can use autopilot decisions so you can focus on the big picture stuff    RESOURCES We have ONE spot remaining for Elite Mastermind 2022. Text ELITE to 310-421-0416 or visit chrisharder.me/mastermind to apply!  ENTER TO WIN OUR $2,800 HOLIDAY SWEEPSTAKES!   CONNECT WITH LORI Instagram: @loriharder Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy

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 EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Three things you need to bring your vision to life  Being intentional and strategic with your resources  How to score the one remaining spot in my Elite Mastermind   RESOURCES Text ELITE to 310-421-0416 to apply for the last spot in the Elite Mastermind or go to https://chrisharder.me/mastermind.    CONNECT WITH CHRIS Instagram: @chriswharder Website: https://chrisharder.me 

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 goals and earn the financial freedom you deserve.     IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: What the true assets are behind financial security Stories of successful entrepreneurs who have taken big risks to achieve financial freedom Inspiration for how to leverage these assets An update on applications for my Elite Mastermind     RESOURCES Text ELITE to 310-421-0416 to apply for a seat in the Elite Mastermind or go to https://chrisharder.me/mastermind.      CONNECT WITH CHRIS Instagram: @chriswharder Website: https://chrisharder.me 

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 knowledge is today, not yesterday Figuring out where you need to be based on the industry you’re building your career in What Lori and Chris have been up to lately An update on applications for their Elite Mastermind   RESOURCES Text ELITE to 310-421-0416 to apply for a seat in the Elite Mastermind or go to https://chrisharder.me/mastermind.    CONNECT WITH CHRIS Instagram: @chriswharder Website: https://chrisharder.me    CONNECT WITH LORI Instagram: @loriharder Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Earn Your Happy Listen to Girlfri

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. And to be honest, that includes me, as well. I share how my money fears still creep in, how normal it is, and how we can best deal with it. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

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 those reasons, as well as the lessons we’ve learned from the experience. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

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 luxury that’s no longer an option, it’s a requirement. Regardless of what business you are in, people are more committed to their values than ever before. They want the products they buy – and the people they buy them from – to be aligned with those values. People are voting with their dollars, and you need to earn that vote. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.