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 smallest interruptions compound into hours of lost progress, why distractions are so dangerous because they're enjoyable, and how the most successful people block anything that isn't part of their mission. Get ready to stop letting distractions run your life and start choosing what actually deserves your focus.   HIGHLIGHTS The decision Lori made that even I didn't see coming. The 97% that steals your focus. How even self-care routines can become hidden stressors. How "harmless" distractions steal hours of your day. The mindset shift elite performers use to protect their attention. Ways to start deflecting distractions without burning out.   RESOURCES Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE! Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

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 everything: it's not enough to sell the product, it's your responsibility to design an experience that makes starting frictionless, progress obvious, and consistency more likely. I walk you through 5 practical levers to drive usage, including simplifying the first step, building smart reminders and cues, using proactive check-ins that reduce cancellations and returns, creating community and recognition that reinforces identity, and leveraging social proof to keep belief high while results catch up.   HIGHLIGHTS Why usage beats acquisition and how it impacts retention, referrals, and lifetime value. The real reason customers cancel, return, or churn even after an excited purchase. How to design a "fast start" experience that creates an early win and reduces drop-off. The 5 most effective ways to increase adoption (without becoming high-maintenance.) How to use reminders, community, and recognition to build habit and consistency. Why "perception is reality" when customers decide whether your offer is worth it. How retention improves your CAC-to-LTV math, and why that changes everything.   RESOURCES Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Frello: @frello_app

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 what truly recharges you. I share how pickleball, brain training, and simple rituals at the end of the day have completely shifted my energy, focus, and momentum. Get ready to upgrade how you recharge this year.   HIGHLIGHTS Why your workday ends when your brain lets go, not when your calendar does. The difference between relaxing and truly recharging. How rituals help you mentally clock out from work. Why learning new skills boosts energy more than scrolling. Ways to recharge even with a busy schedule.   RESOURCES Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE! Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

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 stay passive and hope things go back to "normal." I'm giving you my playbook: what to post, where to show up, how to leverage other people's platforms, and why a mind-blowing low-ticket offer might be your biggest growth move of the year.   What You'll Learn In This Episode Why sales from new audiences are moving slower (and what's changed in the market.) What a "trust recession" actually looks like in real business terms. The 5 fastest ways to build know, like, and trust in 2026. Why face-to-camera content matters more than ever (and how to do it imperfectly.) The power of having a platform that creates repetitive exposure (podcast, YouTube, email, text.) How in-person visibility speeds up trust even if you're an introvert. The "Costco sample" strategy: low-ticket offers that convert into high-ticket customers. The 80/20 shift I'm seeing right now, and how to make sure you're on the winning side. RESOURCES Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

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 most of the things you stress about never actually happen. We also share exercises to interrupt worry in real time, including how to "play the movie to the end" and how to borrow certainty from people who've already walked the path ahead of you. Get ready to stop feeding worry and start leading your life and business with intention.   HIGHLIGHTS Why worry is a sign of misplaced faith. The surprising amount of time worry steals from your life. A 10 minute exercise that exposes how unnecessary most worries are. How worry creates a lack of energy and leads to bad business decisions. The "play the movie to the end" method to dissolve fear.   RESOURCES Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE! Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

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 through hard days. Tune in for more clarity, energy, and consistency without adding pressure this 2026.   HIGHLIGHTS The 3 habits I started on January 1st that completely changed my energy and mindset. How separating habits guarantees long-term consistency. Why feeling better during your hardest seasons is actually possible. How creating a daily "winning streak" changes your confidence. The question you need to ask yourself right now for this new year.   RESOURCES Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Frello: @frello_app

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 complete collapse of my banking career in 2008 and the identity I had to melt down with it. Get ready to stop calling it a setback and start understanding what this phase is actually preparing you for.   HIGHLIGHTS The glassblower metaphor that explains every major life reset. What really happened for us during the 2008–2009 career and identity collapse. How long real reinvention actually takes. Why resisting change creates more pain. Entire industries and income streams are melting down right now.   RESOURCES Apply for our Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE Get on the waitlist for the Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE  Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

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 levers to pull when the math isn't mathing, and the part most people skip that determines whether you'll follow through or flame out. This is the episode that helps you stop hoping and start building a plan that can actually win. HIGHLIGHTS The mindset shift that turns a revenue goal from a "wish" into a real plan. Numbers every business owner MUST know to scale with confidence. The formula to figure out exactly how many customers you need this year. A simple way to spot whether your business model is actually profitable BEFORE you scale it. The planning move that makes your marketing budget realistic, not aspirational. The lead math that tells you what you can afford to pay per lead. A clear way to audit your lead sources and double down on what's working. The schedule check that protects your quality of life while you grow. The accountability piece that keeps you executing even when motivation drops. RESOURCES Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app  

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 push through that discomfort to create the kind of memories you never regret having. Get ready for a holiday to be remembered.   HIGHLIGHTS Why we don't actually know how many holidays we get. How Chris and I turn family gatherings into meaningful conversations. How to push through resistance when starting new traditions. Tips to get skeptical family members to participate in the Holiday Power Nine. A Christmas ornament ritual that becomes our keepsake.   RESOURCES Apply for our Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE Get on the waitlist for the Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE  Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

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 has a clear purpose behind it. Get ready to rethink your numbers, reconnect with your why, and set goals that actually make the journey worthwhile.   HIGHLIGHTS Why chasing "logical" numbers like $1M or $10M often leads to burnout. The difference between wants and purpose-driven goals. How a dream life budget reveals what you actually need to earn. Why making more money than you need can cost you happiness. How purpose makes even the hardest days worth it. Why right sized goals create more motivation.   RESOURCES DM me on Instagram to share your 2026 goal or ask questions Apply for a strategy session or mastermind HERE Explore tax and wealth planning support HERE Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Frello: @frello_app

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 hardest workers, why fundamentals always scale better than raw talent, and why staring at the scoreboard instead of working the plan is keeping so many people stuck. Get ready to be more prepared, more disciplined, and surrounded by the right people.   HIGHLIGHTS Why assuming the opportunity is coming to you changes everything. The mindset shift that makes you faster to act and win. How two men in their 70s destroyed talent with fundamentals. The pickleball lesson that changed how we think about business. Why staring at the score never grows your business. Why accountability partners matter more than motivation. How the right people force you into action when you'd normally procrastinate.   RESOURCES Shop the Glōci Holiday Sale (Buy 2, Get 1 Free until December 18) HERE! Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE! Get on the waitlist for MCM Mastermind HERE! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

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 stop fearing change and start using it as your unfair advantage.   HIGHLIGHTS Why economic shifts always create brand new opportunities. The two types of opportunity that always appear during major shifts. How AI, algorithms, and economic pressure are resetting the playing field. The mindset that separates the new leaders from the ones who get left behind. How to act before you feel ready and build momentum instead of perfection Why adaptability now matters more than your old skill set. How to position yourself at the front of the race this time around.   RESOURCES Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

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 turned into real business opportunities, Lori talks about how Pilates unexpectedly opened massive new marketing channels for Glōci, and we show you why your barista, gym buddy, or the person next to you could be the connection that changes everything.    HIGHLIGHTS Why feeling "tapped out" usually means your network is too small. How one morning of pickleball led to powerful business connections. The costly $150k mastermind lesson we learned the hard way. Why being friendly is actually a business strategy. Why doing nothing and staying home never gets rewarded.   RESOURCES Shop Lori's Glōci birthday sale HERE Apply for our Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE Get on the waitlist for MCM Mastermind HERE Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

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 is the fastest way to kill momentum. Get ready to simplify your business, refocus your energy, and scale faster than ever.   HIGHLIGHTS The three questions that tell you if it's actually time to create something new. Why "the money is in the monotony" and what that means for your next 24 months. Why adding more products usually decreases your income. One question to see if your current offer can actually scale to your income goals. How boredom quietly kills high-earning businesses.   RESOURCES Apply for Mentor Collective Mastermind (up to $500K in revenue) HERE Tax, compliance, and wealth coordination with TruWealth HERE Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Frello: @frello_app

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 to change next. These aren't surface-level questions. These are the ones that shift your direction. Get ready to challenge your patterns, upgrade your standards, and step into the next version of your life on purpose.   HIGHLIGHTS What version of yourself you may be outgrowing without realizing it. The dangerous way fear quietly dismisses your inner voice. How to tell if your income stream is truly aligned or just feels uncomfortable. The money stories that keep repeating your same financial results. The uncomfortable question about who may need to be replaced in your life.   RESOURCES Try the new Glōci Glow & Debloat flavors HERE Apply for our Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE Get on the waitlist for MCM Mastermind HERE Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

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 real operators from the scammers and the inexperienced. Tune in to learn why retention rates are the ultimate truth serum, why you must talk to both current AND former members, and how to dramatically increase your odds of a massive ROI on your next coaching investment.   HIGHLIGHTS The $74,000 mastermind disaster that taught me everything I would never do. Why flashy stages and big social followings are terrible indicators. The 3 make-or-break questions to ask every coach or mastermind leader. The exact two references you must demand. How Lori and I turned our worst investment into highly retained masterminds.   RESOURCES Apply for our Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE Get on the waitlist for MCM Mastermind HERE Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

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 in thirds, why happiness comes from pursuit, and how to get yourself into rooms that match the size of your goals. Tune in and build your next chapter on purpose.   HIGHLIGHTS My reflections on turning 48. How a stroke changed my brain and behavior for the better. What getting older actually gives you (hint: it's better than youth). Two pieces of advice for anyone feeling lost in their late 30s or 40s. How I intentionally build and maintain deep friendships. What I am proudest of this year and what almost broke me. The "Rule of Thirds" for curating the right business community.   RESOURCES Black Friday Sale: 80% off Strategy Sessions + 50% off MCM – DM us the word DEAL on Instagram Try the new Glōci Glow & Debloat flavors HERE Apply for our Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE Get on the waitlist for MCM Mastermind HERE Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

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 environment will determine your success faster than your skill set will. Tune in to find out if you're wired for entrepreneurship and how to surround yourself with people who think the way you do, so you can actually win.   HIGHLIGHTS The conversation that instantly revealed who was and wasn't meant to be an entrepreneur. Why your default reaction to opportunity tells you more than any personality test. How fear-based friends can chip away at your confidence without you even noticing. The trait entrepreneurs can't succeed without (and why skill alone isn't enough). Why being in the right room will multiply your results faster than any tactic.   RESOURCES Apply for our 2026 Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE! Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Frello: @frello_app

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 AI is pushing your customers to crave real, in-person connections more than ever. Get ready to step into the strategies that will actually shift your results in 2026.   HIGHLIGHTS Why Facebook traffic is exploding again right now and will dominate 2026. Micro-offers and low-ticket tripwires are the new growth strategy. Phone sales are outperforming sales pages (even on $500–$2k offers!) How AI overload and fake content are making in-person connections more valuable. Why in-person events, activations, and workshops convert higher in 2026.   RESOURCES Try the new Glōci Glow & Debloat flavors HERE Apply for our Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE Get on the waitlist for MCM Mastermind HERE Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

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 everything felt stacked against us. I also break down how to recognize when you've slipped into passive thinking, how to shift into action even during stressful seasons, and why your advantages and your problems always show up at the same time. Tune in and reclaim the ability to influence your outcomes, no matter what's happening around you.   HIGHLIGHTS The perspective shift that instantly puts you back in control. Why challenges and advantages always coexist. How to stop being a "spectator" of your circumstances and start steering your outcomes. The assets, relationships, and resources you're overlooking but could use right now. A mindset reframe to help you stay in motion, even during the hardest seasons.   RESOURCES Apply for our 2026 Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE! Book a Free Call With True Wealth HERE! Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Frello: @frello_app