The Chris Harder Show

Have you ever felt guilty for wanting more when you already have a good life? Lori and I keep coming back to the same question: Should we step away from our personal brands and businesses and just retire? In this throwback episode, we share what that conversation has taught us about ambition, fulfillment, and why a simpler life doesn't always mean a happier life. We also walk through an exercise to help you stop chasing the wrong dreams, get honest about what you actually want long-term, and make decisions that reflect your own definition of success. You don't have to apologize for wanting MORE. Give yourself the permission to own your ambition and build a life that's enough for YOU. HIGHLIGHTS How to recognize when you're chasing someone else's version of success instead of your own. How to know if you're playing small or if a simpler life would actually make you happier. How to stop feeling guilty for wanting MORE out of your life and career. How to pursue your biggest dreams without needing everyone around you to understand them. How to let go of resentment when your friends and family don't share your ambitions. What a month-long vacation taught me about what truly makes me happy and fulfilled. A powerful exercise to get crystal clear on what you REALLY want out of life. How to figure out whether building a bigger business or creating more freedom is the right path for YOU. RESOURCES Want help growing your Instagram without having to figure out what to post or find time to post it? LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BRAND LAB 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

Are you struggling to attract new customers, spending too much on ads, or constantly trying to figure out how to get more attention on social media? In this episode, I break down why getting booked on other people's podcasts is one of the smartest ways to grow your business, build trust, and attract new customers without relying on a huge marketing budget. I also share how to borrow someone else's know, like, and trust factor, turn your personal experiences into compelling stories, and move listeners from discovering you to becoming potential customers. Tune in to learn how to turn your stories into more visibility, stronger connections, and new customers. HIGHLIGHTS Why podcast guesting is an overlooked opportunity to attract new customers. How to borrow someone else's know, like, and trust factor to attract potential customers. Why your everyday life experiences could be the stories that make people connect with you. How to turn everyday experiences into stories that connect with your audience and support what you sell. How to create a path from podcast listener to potential customer without relying on expensive advertising. RESOURCES Want help growing your Instagram without having to figure out what to post or find time to post it? LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BRAND LAB HERE! Learn how to get booked and get paid, ⁠⁠save your spot for Lori's Million Dollar Guest free live training 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

Are you putting more time into social media but getting less reach, fewer opportunities, and diminishing returns? In this episode, Lori and I break down the numbers behind declining organic reach on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, and explain why the problem isn't necessarily your content but the growing competition for attention. We look at why podcasting offers a powerful alternative, from building deeper trust through long-form storytelling to influencing buying decisions and attracting high-ticket clients. I also share what we learned from filling a $50,000 mastermind and why getting in front of someone else's audience can be one of the smartest ways to grow your business. Get ready to stop fighting for attention in an overcrowded feed and start turning borrowed audiences into real business opportunities. HIGHLIGHTS The shocking statistics behind declining social media reach and why your content isn't getting seen. Why posting more content isn't necessarily the answer to growing your audience and making more sales. How podcast guesting can help you reach new audiences who are already primed to trust and buy. The surprising difference between podcast hosts and social media influencers when it comes to influencing buying decisions. Why storytelling and long-form conversations are so powerful for building trust and converting listeners into customers. How we used podcasting to attract clients willing to invest $50K in our mastermind. What the most successful sales strategies from QVC, radio, and infomercials can teach you about selling through storytelling. How to get your offers in front of qualified buyers without spending a fortune on advertising. The simple changes that can help you stand out to podcast hosts, get booked on more shows, and turn interviews into paying customers. RESOURCES Want help growing your Instagram without having to figure out what to post or find time to post it? LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BRAND LAB 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

What do you do when the thing that has paid you well for nine years is still working, and you already know it is time to end it? In this episode, I break down why I shut down the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind - a program that brought in almost $13 million over nine years and that we could have just kept running. I share what I am seeing change in how entrepreneurs want to learn, why AI is pushing people back toward real rooms with real people, and what my dad's death and my own stroke taught me about how I want to spend the time I have. Tune in to hear the question I would ask about your own business before the market answers it for you. HIGHLIGHTS - Why I walked away from a nine-year program that was still profitable and still full. - The one comment from Lewis Howes that made the whole thing exist in the first place. - What nine years and about 200 members actually produced, in real numbers. - How the mastermind industry got bastardized, and why that matters to you as a buyer. - The Wayne Gretzky question I would ask about your product right now. - What my dad's death and my own stroke changed about how I work. - Why the unscalable version of your offer may be worth more than the scaled one. 01:14 Nine years as the mastermind guy 01:52 The comment from Lewis Howes that started it 02:37 Announcing the last ever event 03:18 What is changing in how entrepreneurs want to learn 03:39 Why AI is pushing people back to real rooms 04:13 What nine years of the mastermind actually produced 04:47 The last dinner and the questions they asked 05:45 Skate where the puck is going 06:47 How the mastermind industry got bastardized 07:43 What people really want from a room now 08:39 Why I shut down something this profitable 09:06 Ever since the stroke, what I actually want 14:22 My one regret about the mastermind 14:55 Why doing the unscalable is where the value is RESOURCES Want to join me on an upcoming trip? Comment "FOUND" on one of my Instagram posts or DM me on Instagram, and I'll send you the details. Get a customized social media strategy and $1,000 off with code CHRIS. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BRAND LAB 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

What happens when the life you've worked hard to build starts feeling too busy? In this episode, Lori and I open up about realizing we had too many moving parts in our lives and wanted more peace, space, creativity, and more time for friends and family. We share the unexpected encounter with a neighbor who gave us a book that seemed to speak directly to what we had been asking for, prompting us to rethink our priorities. I also break down an exercise that helps you calculate what your ideal life costs and identify what might need to change in your spending, business, or priorities to support it. Get ready to discover what enough looks like for you and make room for more of what matters most. HIGHLIGHTS Why Lori and I realized our busy lives were costing us the peace we wanted. The unexpected book our neighbor gave us when we were asking for more peace and simplicity. What helped us rethink our priorities and find more peace. How to use the Dream Life Budget to identify what you want more of and what you can let go of. Why earning more money doesn't always mean you're living your dream life. The "Goldilocks Budget" and finding the sweet spot between too much and too little. RESOURCES Learn how to turn podcast guesting into massive sales, ⁠⁠save your spot for the free live training HERE⁠⁠! Learn about the Dream Life Budget by messaging Chris on Instagram: @chriswharder Want help growing your Instagram without having to figure out what to post or find time to post it? LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BRAND LAB 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