The Chris Harder Show

Some mistakes feel fatal in the moment, but they’re really just practice for your recovery game. In this episode, Lori and I share the stories that once made us nauseous and now make us better. From my on-camera meltdown that slipped into a paid course, Lori calling a dream guest the wrong name for an entire interview, and my early podcast launch full of coughing fits that the audience could hear. Tune in for tips to reset quickly, fix what matters, and keep momentum.    HIGHLIGHTS The hilarious “Chris fit” that accidentally made it into a paid course. My nightmare interview where Lori called Natalie Ellis the wrong name. The time I thought I was muting coughs, but the recording caught it all. Why embarrassment is part of the process for every entrepreneur. The mantra that keeps us moving. Why your peer group and mentors make or break your comeback rate.   RESOURCES Join the Mentor Collective Waitlist HERE! Apply for the VIP Weekend 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

Entrepreneurship takes more than vision. It takes mastery of your numbers, strong operations, and a healthy mindset. In this special episode, Lori and I sit down with our three VIP Mastermind guests who share the tools every entrepreneur needs right now. Erica Ash shares why separating your business and personal finances and paying yourself first changes everything. Ian Bishop dives into why most founders burn out without a strong integrator by their side. Then, Julie Cyvonne breaks down how microdosing is helping high performers break free from anxiety and step into creativity and joy. Get ready to rethink how you approach your money, your team, and your mindset.   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Why do many entrepreneurs avoid finances? 08:00 The dangers of not knowing your numbers. 12:00 The seven emotional stages of business finance. 18:30 Top 3 money moves every entrepreneur needs now. 23:15 Why separating your business and personal finances is essential. 26:00 Are you a visionary or an integrator in your business? 29:30 Why most businesses fail when they don’t hire a high-powered integrator. 33:30 The SHACK stack framework for evaluating talent. 41:30 How do you build done-for-you masterminds for entrepreneurs? 46:00 Free $1,300 toolkit resource to start integrating new systems. 51:00 How psychedelics support creativity, joy, and liberation. 55:30 Why more high-performers like Elon Musk and Aaron Rodgers are talking openly about psychedelics.  01:00:00 How government propaganda and history shaped public fear of psychedelics. 01:06:15 Psychedelics aren’t for everyone.   RESOURCES Connect with Erica Ash on Instagram: DM “MONEY MOVES” for her FREE checklist Connect with Ian Bishop on Instagram: DM “TOOLKIT” for FREE resources Connect with Julie Cyvonne on Instagram: DM “JOURNEY” to take her free microdosing quiz 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 Follow Erica: @fundher_capital Follow Ian: @therevopscoach Follow Julie: @juliecyvonne

If your results aren’t changing, it’s time to check your inputs. Fifteen years ago, when Lori and I were climbing out from below zero, the biggest shift we made wasn’t a strategy or a tactic. In this episode, we share how we choose who takes up space on our plate, and why we started surrounding ourselves with people who supported our vision. We also break down how to upgrade your circle without guilt and audit the conversations and content you’re consuming every day. Remember, the right people will pull you higher, faster. All you have to do is make room for them.   HIGHLIGHTS Our “crowd your plate” mindset for filling your life with positive and supportive people. How Lori overcame a “broke” family mindset to transform her health. What to do if your toughest critics are family or coworkers. How to shift your consumption (podcasts, music, media, rooms) to change your beliefs. One question to ask yourself if you’re not seeing the results you want. How to know when it’s time to change out your circle and upgrade your support system.   RESOURCES Join our next VIP Weekend 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

Sales is the oxygen of your business; without it, nothing else matters. In this episode, co-hosted with my wife Lori, our good friend Jillian Murphy who closed millions through conversations breaks down exactly how to adapt your sales strategy for today’s market, why your content is the key to conversions, and how to close high-ticket clients right inside the DMs without endless calls or complicated funnels. We talk about how to avoid “golden retriever energy” in your messages, how to handle objections, and MORE. Get ready to stop dreading sales and change the way you approach with confidence.   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 THIS is the oxygen of your business! 07:30 Where the “ick” around sales comes from and how to overcome it. 12:45 The 4 main buyer types (and how to sell to each one). 19:00 The content strategy that is outperforming B-rolls in 2025. 22:45 Jillian’s two part framework for closing sales in the DMs. 26:00 Do’s and Don’ts of selling in the DMs. 32:00 How do you handle objections? 35:00 Client success stories from $30K turnarounds to $108K cash in 32 days. 44:00 How AI has changed sales. 45:30 Which platform to grow on vs. which to nurture on.   RESOURCES 20 ways to break through DM conversations 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 Jillian: @thejillianmurphy

Twenty years. That’s how long Lori and I have been married, and I’ll be honest, there were years we weren’t sure we’d make it. Marriage is one of the hardest yet most rewarding things you’ll ever build, and just like business, it takes growth, tough conversations, and the courage to keep reinventing. In this episode, Lori and I share the three things that got us here. If you’re in year one, year ten, or wondering how to make it, especially through the tough seasons, tune in for tools to grow individually while still choosing each other, again and again.   HIGHLIGHTS Our funny (and slightly embarrassing) engagement story. The #1 reason we made it to the 20 year milestone. Why our “try it on for size” rule lets us grow individually and as a couple. The annual dream ritual that keeps us aligned. How we update our 5 year vision (and how you can too).   RESOURCES Join our next VIP Weekend 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

Most people think the key to wealth is working harder, but that’s actually what keeps them stuck. In this episode, Lori and I sit down with our friend Mel Abraham, CPA and bestselling author, to talk about redefining wealth and creating financial freedom on your own terms. Mel opens up about surviving cancer and how it reshaped his entire perspective on money. He shares the behavioral traps that keep people from building wealth, the game plan he personally uses to create financial independence without burnout, and the exact framework that helped one of his students go from $2K/month to $10K/month with just one presentation per week. Get ready to stop chasing money and start building your own money machine.   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 How Mel’s cancer battle reshaped his entire perspective on money. 05:00 The best thing money can buy isn’t what you think. 11:00 Why does life feel so expensive, and what to do about it? 16:30 Why becoming more valuable is the path to earning more. 19:00 How to face off with yourself when change feels impossible. 20:45 How to save when income is inconsistent. 26:15 The hardest threshold on your path to wealth. 32:45 What is wealth for you? 39:45 The FREE event that will show you how to build your money machine.   RESOURCES Sign up for Mel’s The MONEY MACHINE LIVE Experience 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 Abraham: @melabraham9

Too many people go into events or dinners trying to make the ask right away, and that’s the fastest way to turn people off. In this episode, Lori and I break down the exact questions we use to start meaningful conversations, how to position yourself as the connector everyone remembers, and the #1 networking rule I live by. We also share how to craft a confident 30 second answer about what you do (instead of a three minute bio that makes people tune out). Become a master networker and start building the kind of connections that last.   HIGHLIGHTS My #1 networking rule. The four conversation starters Lori uses that always work. How to craft a 30 second answer to “What do you do?”. Why being the connector makes you unforgettable. How to spot high quality contacts (and politely redirect others). One thing that can save you years of trial and error in business.   RESOURCES Join our next VIP Weekend 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

How many fake “health hacks” are you falling for right now? In this episode, Lori and I sit down with our brilliant doctor and friend, Dr. David Boyd, to talk about today’s most dangerous health advice, biohacks, and supplements. Dr. Boyd shares the exact steps to create your own "Modern Blue Zone" so you can live longer, perform better, and avoid getting blindsided by surprise health issues. We also talk about hormone optimization for men and women, why stress is the biggest silent killer for entrepreneurs, and MORE. Get ready to feel more peace of mind than ever when it comes to health.   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Are entrepreneurs healthier or more stressed than ever? 07:00 What the world’s longest-living people do differently. 12:00 Should you try peptides or advanced supplements? 18:30 How women can optimize hormones during perimenopause. 21:30 Creatine isn’t just for gym bros. 26:15 Are Ozempic & GLP-1 drugs smart or dangerous? 33:00 The protein guidelines for muscle, performance, and aging. 35:45 What is the Blind Spot Executive Physical? 40:30 How blind spot scans saved Lori’s health.   RESOURCES Download The Modern Blue Zone Guide FOR FREE HERE Apply for The Blind Spot Executive Physical 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 David: @davidboydmd

Want to know how REAL breakthroughs happen? Lori and I came home from two totally different trips both packed with lessons we’re sharing with you. I just got back from a five day road trip with my mom and brother and Lori just wrapped her twice-a-year mastermind with some of the most brilliant women. In this episode, we break down exactly why these intentional spaces work, how to create your own (even if you’re starting small), and why you have to get out of your echo chamber if you want fresh ideas and bigger results. I also share how to engineer the setting, set the right intentions, and surround yourself with people who’ll push you higher. Get ready to create your own “breakthrough container,” for your business, your relationships, or your life.   HIGHLIGHTS The one question I asked on my family road trip that corrected long-held assumptions. How Lori’s small dream list idea became a mastermind with billion-dollar founders. How to escape your “echo chamber” to get new strategies and perspectives. The 3 part formula for creating life-changing conversations. The kind of exposure that accelerates results after a mastermind.   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 you knew the next five years would make or break your future, and your kids’ futures, would you do anything differently today? I’m pulling back the curtain on why we’re about to see the fastest, most dramatic shift in wealth, opportunity, and information in history… and exactly what you can do to make sure you’re on the winning side of it. I’m sharing three critical moves you must start now to protect your career, grow your wealth, and position yourself for the biggest opportunities of our lifetime, so you’re not left scrambling to catch up. If you want to thrive in the new economy instead of being left behind, this is for you.   In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why the next five years will define your financial future. How to prepare for the fastest wealth shift in history. Three actions to thrive in the changing economy. Why understanding AI is critical for career survival. How to get into the right high-level conversations. Key areas to invest time learning for future opportunities.   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

When reflecting on the past struggles and risks Lori and I had to take in order to build the lives and businesses we have now, we realized something important. Those experiences weren’t just about survival, they were given to us to build the risk tolerance and resilience we needed to get to where we are now. We share how I went from plowing snow in freezing Wisconsin winters and cleaning bar bathrooms, and Lori waking up at 4 AM to work at drive-thru coffee shops to make ends meet, to building our dream lives. We also share one mindset shift that will take you to the top of the mountain (hint: it’s not talent, luck, or connections).   HIGHLIGHTS The ONE THING you tolerate that determines your success. Common pitfalls keeping most people stuck in life and business. The #1 lesson we learned from our toughest struggles. How Chris ended up cleaning bars at 3 AM. The real secret to success (it’s NOT just working harder). The mindset shift that changed EVERYTHING for us.   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

Want to create true success? The kind where you hit big goals without missing the big moments that matter along the way? I’m currently on a road trip with my mom and brother, and it inspired me to share what it takes to live a rich life where you build massive businesses, generate wealth, and still create priceless memories with the people you love. I share three powerful rules I live by that have shaped not only my business success, but also my most meaningful life experiences. Plus, the biggest difference between the dreamers and doers.  In this episode, you will learn: How to create success where you build wealth and actually enjoy life along the way. The mindset shift that separates dreamers from doers. How to identify what’s really holding you back from taking action towards your goals. Ways to create time for what matters most in your busiest seasons. The secret to enjoying success WHILE you’re building it.   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 you want different outcomes, you must take different actions. That’s the simple truth that’s been guiding Lori and me since January, and the results have been massive. In this episode, Lori and I break down the intentional shifts we’ve made to reignite momentum in business, health, and relationships. I share how we create content, double down on peer accountability, and network in entirely new industries. If you’ve been grinding but not growing, this is the time to ask this same question. Tune in and let’s get you unstuck by doing things differently, not just harder.   HIGHLIGHTS Why working hard isn't the same as working differently. The one life-changing check-in question you’ll ever need. How Lori doubles down on creative days, podcast content, and opt-ins for top-of-funnel growth. The exact calendar structure Lori is using to stay in creative flow. My intentional networking in the real estate industry. How we’re using content strategy to drive personal brand and product-based growth.   RESOURCES Join our next VIP Weekend 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

Feel like you're stuck, starting over, or searching for direction? After investing years and millions into our FinTech app Frello, we were shut down by regulators just weeks before launch; no safety net, no backup plan, just six months of pressure, setbacks, and relentless searching for a way forward. It was the hardest season of my entrepreneurial journey. But here’s the good news: we found a way. In this episode, I share how we pivoted, what it took to rebuild mentally and physically, and why the business we built next is smarter, stronger, and more aligned. Let this be your reminder that what feels like failure might be the setup for your best chapter yet.   HIGHLIGHTS How a random Instagram DM sparked Frello. The lawsuit that forced us to shut everything down (weeks before go-live). A smarter marketplace connecting real estate flippers with hard money lenders. Features we built from insider feedback from top lenders and educators. Why we continued funding Frello out of our own pockets. The rollercoaster metaphor that every entrepreneur needs to hear.   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

One of the most powerful things you can do for your growth is to curate your own circle of high performers, and I just watched Lori do exactly that. In this episode, Lori shares how she pulled off an incredible dinner with 23 powerhouse women, and the ripple effect it’s already created in our lives and business. We also talk about why building relationships that are real and NOT just transactional matters more, and how to develop the emotional intelligence it takes to be invited into or create these next-level rooms. Don’t sit around waiting for the right opportunity or the perfect people to show up, this is your sign to create it yourself.   HIGHLIGHTS The long-game strategy that opens doors that most can’t access. How to get into rooms with high-level, influential people. The story of how Lori collaborated with Drew Ginsburg for a recent dinner at our home. The networking mistake you need to avoid. The key to building genuine, lasting relationships over time.   RESOURCES Join our next VIP Weekend 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