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

By consistently adding time, effort, authenticity, and value to a community, you will create a strong foundation and build trust with successful collaborators. Today, I’m discussing the art of community building and encouraging you to seek out communities that consist of like-minded individuals who take action. Plus, I share my advice on dealing with imposter syndrome by embodying your unique perspective, entering rooms with confidence, and detaching yourself from the outcomes.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: - Tips for building a tangible community - The significance of authenticity and a genuine desire to be a part of a community - What makes a community valuable?  - Advice for overcoming imposter syndrome  - How to confidently enter a room and add value to the conversation    RESOURCES - Text ROUNDTABLE to 310-421-0416 to get information on our next roundtable event   CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow me: @chriswharder Visit my website: chrisharder.me  Learn more about frello, my peer-to-peer lending app: frell

As entrepreneurs, it's natural to feel hesitation when hiring or outsourcing services for your business. Let this be your wake-up call. If you want your business to reach its full potential, you need to invest in the right people. In this episode, I remind you that the money you bring into your business is revenue, not just income. Reinvesting a significant portion of your revenue back into your business is crucial for growth and will force you to show up consistently. Don't let the fear of parting with your money hold you back from achieving your goals and multiplying your income!    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: - Understanding the difference between personal income and business revenue  - Why making investments in the right people will bring your ideas to life - Overcoming the fear of failure or financial loss - Why paying other people or services will hold you accountable and push you to take action    RESOURCES - Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras and Business Perspectives   CONNECT

If you want friendlier people in your life and desire positive opportunities, you have to be the generator. By proactively choosing to be happy, even when it doesn't come naturally, you will become a catalyst for spreading joy to those around you. Today, we share our insight on generating happiness by training yourself to focus on the good, appreciating your purpose, and surrounding yourself with positive influences. We encourage you to start small by choosing one moment each day to be a happiness generator so you can gradually expand positivity throughout every aspect of your life.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: - How to train yourself to focus on the good, not the bad - Appreciating your purpose and embracing the challenges in your life - Simple ways you can become a happiness generator - Advice for surrounding yourself with positivity   RESOURCES - Text ROUNDTABLE to 310-421-0416 to get information on our next roundtable event. - Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com!   CONNECT WITH LORI Fo

Whether you're working with family, choosing the right business partner, or outsourcing roles, maintaining strong business relationships is a massive factor in a successful company. When I started frello, I knew I needed a partner who could manage the tech side of the app, and because I put in the effort to ensure our work styles complemented one another, our business and partnership flourished. In this episode, I share my insights on aligning visions and values, honest communication, and setting boundaries within a business relationship.   IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: - Advice for establishing successful partnerships from the very beginning - How I found my current business partner and the reasons why we work so well together  - Ensuring that your pace aligns with your partner's pace - Strategies for building your business without a partner    RESOURCES - Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras and Business Perspectives   CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow me: @chriswharder Visit my website: chrishar

In a recent conversation with my extremely wealthy friend, we talked about the significance of his luxury yachts, jets, and homes. He told me these items are tools for bringing the family together and creating epic memories. True worth lies not in the physical objects themselves but in the lifelong memories they make. Today, I encourage you to reflect on why you desire the material items and shape your pursuit of them around curating experiences that bring people together to make lasting memories.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: - Why do people say, “More Money, More Problems”? - The true value of material items  - What it means to have a “spike” moment - The significance of making epic memories and having extraordinary experiences    RESOURCES - The Power of Moments - Text WORKSHOP to 310-496-8363 to be the first to know about our next workshop!   CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow me: @chriswharder Visit my website: chrisharder.me  Learn more about frello, my peer-to-peer lending app: frelloapp.com  Follow frello

We have been incredibly busy lately! But despite the stress of constant travel and feeling like we each have two full-time jobs, we still manage to get everything done. By shifting your perspective on time and personal expectations, you will work with more passion and more intensity within smaller time constraints. Your capacity for quality work grows as you strengthen your ability to take on more tasks and tougher challenges.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: - How to shift your perspective to enjoy the “busy” - Managing your relationship with time - Advice for overcoming disappointment when expectations are not met  - Accomplishing the same amount of work with more passion in a limited time frame   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 Listen to Earn Your Happy   CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow me: @chriswharder Visit my website: chrisharder.me  Lea

I encourage you to reconsider your standards and only work with people that leave you enthusiastic because you and your business deserve that greatness. Don’t tolerate mediocrity in your professional relationships. There is extreme value in surrounding yourself with collaborators that ignite your excitement and energy. Today, I share my advice for ways to seek out and demand extraordinary partnerships on every level of your business   IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: - An example of a collaborator that ignites my enthusiasm - Why it’s crucial to set high standards for collaborators  - Advice for demanding new ideas, value, and energy from meetings - Ways to upgrade your standards for enthusiasm and high talent   RESOURCES - Text ROUNDTABLE to 310-421-0416 to get information on our next roundtable event   CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow me: @chriswharder Visit my website: chrisharder.me  Learn more about frello, my peer-to-peer lending app: frelloapp.com  Follow frello: @frello_app 

Once I realized that every transaction is an equal exchange of energy, it completely shifted my perspective as both a business owner and a consumer. Whether you’re trading wisdom, connections, products, or good old fashioned cash, there’s always a balanced exchange. Join me on this episode as I unpack the layers of this concept and share examples of how I’ve seen it play out in my life.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: - How to become less fearful of investing in things that improve your life  - Finding the silver lining when you buy something that doesn't turn out to be what you thought it would be - Examples of how exchanging your time can eventually pay off in a big way  - Understanding the true value of your product or service    RESOURCES - Text me the word ROUNDTABLE to 310-421-0416 to get information about the next November Roundtable VIP session!    CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow me: @chriswharder Visit my website: chrisharder.me  Learn more about frello, my peer-to-peer lending app: frelloapp.com  Follo

Do you feel like you’re missing a support system of like-minded people? Or your ideas aren't being developed in the ways you’re picturing? In today's episode, Lori and I encourage you to leave the house and embrace the power of being in person. We believe there is a collective energy in togetherness, and we’re providing specific examples of why sharing ideas while they’re hot in the room is so important. Plus, we break down the ways your unique perspective can add substantial value to the rooms you’re in.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: - The collective energy of togetherness - The differences between being on a Zoom vs. in person - How you can add value to the rooms you’re in or events you’re at - The benefits your perspective brings to the table - Tips for cultivating your ideal support system    RESOURCES - Text WORKSHOP to 310-496-8363 to be the first to know about our next workshop!   CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Li

When you take a swing at something and ultimately strike out, of course, it doesn’t feel good. But at least you stepped up to the plate and gave it a try. Today, I want to talk about the micro versus macro failures we experience both personally and financially. Most of the time, these micro failures are a positive opportunity for growth, but people often do everything they can to avoid them out of fear. I encourage you to make bold decisions regardless of doubt and accept the possibility of failure. You never know when one of these investments will pay off big! Listen in to hear how taking risks and making bold decisions open you up to success.   IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: - The difference between micro failures and macro failures - Personal and business examples of macro failures  - Why it’s so important to take the opportunity even if it ends in disappointment  - Overcoming the fear of opening yourself up for success - How to make bold decisions from a place of empowerment   RESOURCES - Text DAILY to 3

You know I’m here to help you avoid the mistakes I’ve made in the past. One of the biggest opportunities I used to miss out on was saying yes to the small opportunities that pay off big time in the long run. These smaller payoffs don’t demand much of your time or energy, are easy to collect, and are oftentimes the seeds of million-dollar plants.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: - Why it’s so important to collect low-hanging fruit  - How to stack small, consistent opportunities for future major long-term payoffs - Proof that the smallest paydays are the seeds that will turn into huge profits  - Utilizing collaboration as a simple shortcut to business success   RESOURCES - Text ROUNDTABLE to 310-421-0416 to get information on our next roundtable event   CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow me: @chriswharder Visit my website: chrisharder.me  Learn more about frello, my peer-to-peer lending app: frelloapp.com  Follow frello: @frello_app 

Having large, clear, and tactile goals for the life you envision is crucial, but it's equally as important to focus on the small, seemingly inconsequential decisions of your daily routine. Today, we dive into the significance of the simple decisions such as choosing a snack or responding to a text message, and how stacking these decisions in alignment with your goals is the key to achieving them. Listen in for our advice and easy tips for mastering the mundane.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: - Why it’s so important to have an end goal for the life you’re picturing - Examples of mastering mundane tasks in your daily routine - Borrowing belief for the results you want to see - Questions you can ask yourself to stay motivated  - Advice for effectively communicating with those around you in order to stick to your wellness schedule  - How stacking the simple decisions is attainable at any time by anyone   RESOURCES - Triumph Dog Training - Atomic Habits by James Clear  - DM Lori the word “MANIFEST” on Instagra

I see way too many people discounting their products in an effort to close the deal. The irony is that when you set the bar too low, you actually lose out on customers. In this episode, I break down why strategic fundraising is proof that you need to charge people appropriately for your product or service. We all need to have skin in the game to follow through and create an emotional attachment with a brand, so where can you create that opportunity with your offer?    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: - An update about the strategic fundraising round with frello  - The reason why we're bringing a lot of influencers and celebrities in as investors - The benchmark I like to use for pricing products  - Why discounting something too much actually makes it valueless    RESOURCES - Interested in being an investor in frello? Check out frelloapp.com/invest    CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow me: @chriswharder Visit my website: chrisharder.me  Learn more about frello, my peer-to-peer lending app: frelloapp.com  Follow frello:

We have a not-so-secret formula for product launches that help us sell out every time. Most people quit before they really dial in on their audience, messaging, and conversion, but those are the three keys to an extraordinary launch. Join us on this episode as we look at ways to increase your chances of getting in front of the right customer base and actively educating them about your offering. Plus, we also share a hack for using AI to create lead magnets and opt-ins that will actually get people to click!    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: - The reality of lead conversion rates  - Why buying email lists doesn't necessarily mean more sales  - One of the best ways to be intentional about your message  - The right balance between adding value and selling to your audience  - Hiring experts who can help you reach your goals faster    RESOURCES - DM the word LEADS to get my list of 270 unique opt-in ideas! - Text ROUNDTABLE to 310-421-0416 to get on the VIP list for the next roundtable strategy sessions.    CONNE

I don’t leave any opportunities on the table when it comes to making memories with my family, but there are two things I need to do in order to make that happen. Besides creating the means that make it possible to take time off and invest in fun experiences, I also intentionally block off the time to do so. Where are you trading your time and sacrificing those invaluable moments with your loved ones? Listen in to learn how you can start to shift that mindset.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: - Why we like to make a road trip out of something that could be a short flight when we can  - Auditing your calendar to see where you can prioritize making memories  - Creating intentional, dynamic moments with the people you love  - What stands out to me when I look back on my favorite memories    RESOURCES - Text me the word ROUNDTABLE to 310-421-0416 to get information about the next roundtable VIP business strategy session.     CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow me: @chriswharder Visit my website: chrisharder.me  Learn more

The lifestyle that you want is truly within your reach, even without winning the lottery or having a huge exit from your company. Lori and I are proof that planting seeds and consistently increasing your income is the key to achieving the lifestyle of your dreams. Over the past couple of years, we’ve been able to rely on our passive income while we focus on building our legacy brands. Listen in to learn how you can do the same and shift your perspective on playing the long game.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: - How Lori and I got to a place where we don’t live on earned income anymore  - The question you should be asking yourself about how you make money  - Learning to appreciate delayed gratification - Why you need to stop settling for earning the same income year after year  - Following the advice of people who get rich during recessions    RESOURCES - Text me the word ROUNDTABLE to 310-421-0416 to get information about the next roundtable VIP business strategy session.     CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow me:

If you wait to be ready instead of taking a swing at something, chances are you’re going to miss your window of opportunity. So many of us get paralyzed by perfection and fear any sort of feedback that we end up not even trying. But, if there’s one thing we’ve learned about business over the years, it’s that you need to be okay with putting out a minimum viable product and improving from there. Listen in as we unpack some examples of how we learned this lesson and what you can do today to take action.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Recognizing the compound effect of taking small steps toward your goals  Why you can’t play big until you’re willing to play small  Using feedback as your roadmap  How to get out of the analysis paralysis cycle and start taking action    RESOURCES Atomic Habits by James Clear  Text ROUNDTABLE to 310-421-0416 to get information about the next roundtable VIP business strategy session.     CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow me: @chriswharder Visit my website: chrisharder.me

Ever since my dad passed away unexpectedly in 2020, I’ve turned into somewhat of a hypochondriac. I’ve been afraid to push my limits in all areas of my life – exercise, work, travel – because I don’t have the full picture of what’s going on beneath the surface.  Instead of kicking the can down the road, I decided to do a comprehensive executive physical with Dr. David Boyd and I can’t even begin to describe the relief I feel after getting a clean bill of health. What can you do to get clarity on what’s holding you back and go full speed ahead? DM me and let’s figure out how to take the first step.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The unintended consequences of putting things off  Realizing how much time I wasted by not getting this physical done sooner  Getting more visibility into the overall health of your business, finances, and relationships  Taking that first scary step to addressing your fears    RESOURCES Text ROUNDTABLE to 310-421-0416 to get information about the next roundtable VIP bus

It doesn’t matter how much money you make – we all suffer from the occasional feeling of not having enough or wishing that we were in a better financial situation. The number one habit that helps me shift out of that scarcity mindset is by starting my day compiling all of the financial resources I have, including retirement accounts, equity, and investments. I guarantee this practice will help you feel more abundant and take advantage of money-making opportunities that come your way.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The root cause of feeling broke, even when you’re financially stable  Advice for anyone who feels anxious parting with their money  Different ways to take daily inventory of your finances  Why it’s important to have crystal clear visibility into your finances   RESOURCES Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day.     CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow me: @chriswharder Visit my website: chrisharder.me  Learn more about frello, m

One of the most common questions that we get asked is around how we got to where we are with our personal brands and other business ventures. It might seem overly simplified, but the truth is we like to study and then take action. The more you do, the more you can use that experience to expand your network and reach. Listen in to learn more about our approach to multi-passionate entrepreneurship.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How we started learning more about business leadership  Why it’s so important to step out of your comfort zone and extract lessons from those experiences  Strategies for building your relationship capital Ways to add value to different conversations and groups of people    CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Listen to Earn Your Happy   CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow me: @chriswharder Visit my website: chrisharder.me  Learn more about frello, my peer-to-peer lending app: frelloapp.com  Follow frello: