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

The sprint seasons where you make sacrifices and keep your foot on the gas are what lead to greatness. Whether you have fitness goals, a vision for your relationship, or a milestone you’re aiming for in your business, anything is possible when you commit to creating the results that you want. Trust me, a mediocre effort produces mediocre outcomes, and there’s nothing worse than knowing you let yourself down.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: What I mean when I say ‘sprint season’  The pain of living somewhere between going all in and taking it easy  Examples of how this concept shows up in different areas of life  The reality of what happens when you don’t pursue your goals with ambition    RESOURCES The Ed Mylett Show: The Power Of Persuasion w/ Stephen A. Smith   Text me the word ROUNDTABLE to 310-421-0416 to lock in a date for the next roundtable VIP business strategy session.     CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow me: @chriswharder Visit my website: chrisharder.me  Learn more about frello, my pee

You might think I’m crazy for sticking with a service provider that charges double what his competitors do, but there’s solid reasoning behind my choice. In this episode, I’m sharing an example of what happens when you play the long game by overdelivering on a consistent basis and negotiating with confidence. If you want to create a loyal client base at the price point that you deserve, listen to this episode to learn exactly how to do that.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Knowing the difference between a good job and a great job in your industry  The power of going the extra mile for your clients How to be the most certain person in the room during a negotiation  Why a loyal customer is worth more than cutting corners to save on upfront costs   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, my peer-to-peer lending app:

We’re joined by Danny and Brianne Hoefelmann, co-founders of The Good In Media, to talk about how they’re using their podcast and video content agency to help people expand their impact.  When Danny made it his mission to find out what happiness meant to him, Lori’s podcast was one of the first to pop up on his search. After committing to self-development work and getting his wife Brianne on board for it too, they knew they wanted to amplify authentic, inspiring voices. In our conversation, they share their top tips for people who want to create audio and video content and walk us through how to get started.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How Earn Your Happy helped Danny navigate a challenging time in his life  Advice for anyone who’s investing in personal growth, but feels resistance from their spouse  Why it’s so important to show up with positive energy to every room that you’re in  How to get clear on who your podcast audience is  What to expect budget-wise when starting a podcast    RESOU

If you know it’s time to kick yourself into high gear and start moving the needle, I have three ways to help you do just that. Not only should you focus on just one or two specific goals, but you also want to create measurable, tangible milestones to hit along the way. Plus, I always say the fastest way to uplevel is to start with your network and find people who are really going to hold you accountable. Between my fitness goals and launching frello, I’m in a full-on sprint season and these three things are what keep me going, even on the hardest days.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Understanding where you need to add intensity and accountability to your goals  The first step to get hyper clear on your vision  Examples of milestones that will help keep you on track  The power of surrounding yourself with people who expect greatness and don’t let you settle for mediocrity   RESOURCES Text me the word ROUNDTABLE to 310-421-0416 to get information about the next roundtable VIP business strategy s

When you surround yourself with dreamers and accomplished individuals, it’s inevitable their energy starts to rub off on you. Proximity is crucial for building social capital, but sometimes it requires you to stretch out of your comfort zone to live or work in a certain area. In this episode, I share two examples that illustrate the power of proximity and how to get in the rooms with people who have the knowledge you need in order to level up.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Why my trainer chooses a longer commute instead of working at the gym that’s five minutes from his house  Proof that relationship capital is the most important capital you can build  Looking at where you can invest your resources into high-quality connections  Ways to normalize success and surround yourself with positive propaganda    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: chrishar

There are four traits that all of our successful friends and mentors share, and in this episode, we break down what they are and how to integrate them into your life. The key to growing your network is to show up with enthusiasm and gratitude to every situation. If you want to gain the reputation of someone who sticks to their word and adds value to every interaction, practice being a humble learner and overdelivering on your commitments. These four traits set the foundation for successful leaders and their businesses.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How to maintain relationships when you’re in a sprint season  Why it’s so important to find the lessons in every situation  Simple ways to make gratitude your default reaction  The difference between overdelivering and overpromising    RESOURCES Text ROUNDTABLE to 310-421-0416 or go to chrisharder.me/roundtable to learn more about the next Roundtable Strategy Session.    CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink

Jonathan Maxim is the CEO of K&J Growth Hackers, an agency that specializes in helping new apps get their first users. Besides working with big name apps like TikTok and Triller, Jonathan is also part of the frello team and we’ve been working together for the past year to get my peer-to-peer lending app off the ground.  In our conversation, Jonathan shares his expert insights on the journey to building an app, the pros and cons of different app models, and how to get started with your idea today. We also talk about the power of polarity and how to increase your risk tolerance in order to make an impact. Plus, Jonathan shares his POV on what’s going on with TikTok as someone who’s seen behind the scenes of that business.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: What it takes to launch an app  Jonathan’s advice for anyone who thinks they have a million-dollar app idea  Tools for breaking down common barriers to entry, like coding and design Why Jonathan encourages founders to build monetization into their

I have a real world example that proves how having an abundant mindset will infinitely make you more money, but having a lack mindset will do the exact opposite. You can’t put a price on a strong recommendation and word-of-mouth marketing, so when you do right by your clients, you’ll be rewarded in ways that you never even dreamed of.  Listen in to hear how I saw this principle work out in my life recently and the giant reminder that it gave me about keeping the client experience at the forefront of business decisions.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The two different experiences I had with contractors working on our house  How to shift out of a scarcity mindset  Simple ways to reward businesses that go above and beyond Proof that if you do the right thing, everything works out in your favor    RESOURCES Check out Chalene Johnson’s program on how to monetize social media: loriharder.com/impact Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your

We’re in Austin for the GrowthDay LIVE event and it’s been such an energy boost! These rooms not only plug us back into our community and help us meet new people, but they’re also a great reminder of why it’s so important to celebrate what makes you unique.  We’re sharing takeaways from Ed Mylett’s impactful keynote speech and unpack how his message landed for us. Plus, Lori shares what she does to alleviate her nerves before getting on stage. Stay tuned for an upcoming episode where we’re going to recap more of this weekend!    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The #1 thing that’s helped us improve as speakers and presenters  The importance of having a powerful stage presence and knowing how to communicate your message effectively Why we love going to events like GrowthDay LIVE  An analogy from Ed Mylett’s presentation that really resonated with us  Details about Lori’s upcoming workshop with Katrina Scott    RESOURCES Text WORKSHOP to 310-496-8363 to get on the VIP text list for the Girlfriends

One of my good friends Natalia Benson recently had me on her show to break down some of the barriers that stop people from achieving financial freedom. I get into the three pieces of financial advice that I wish I would’ve taken seriously when I was younger and explain exactly how you can start applying those lessons to your life today.  I also share what to do if you want to transform your current financial picture and create a solid foundation for investing. Natalia is an amazing example of what it looks like to take advantage of economic shifts and put the work into yourself and your business, so you don’t want to miss this conversation!    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How I started to change my money mindset after hitting my financial rock bottom in 2009 Strategies for monetizing the economic changes happening right now  Tools for gaining insight into your spending habits  Tangible ways to take the fear out of your financial situation  Why you don’t need to know everything about the stock mar

The common thread in everyone’s success story is the role that generosity plays in it. Whether you realize it or not, someone’s small (or large) act of kindness helped propel you to where you are today, and you’re capable of doing the same for someone else. In this episode, I’m sharing examples of the incredible trickle down effect that generosity has and recapping how I channeled that concept into my new peer-to-peer lending app, frello.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The compounding effect of simple, kind acts  Why talking about money and what we can do with it should be normalized  Understanding the impact of giving away some of your time, expertise, or money to someone who could really benefit from it The story that inspired frello    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, my peer-to-peer lending app: frell

Lori and I grew up with extremely different ideas about sales and making money. In her religion, it was considered bad to be a salesperson, but in my world, it was celebrated and something I felt naturally gifted in.  No matter what your money story is, we’re sharing our tips for improving your sales skills and breaking down the lessons we’ve learned from our decades of experience. If you’re willing to set aside your ego and help people make better decisions with your product, there’s no limit on what you can achieve.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Advice for people who feel uncomfortable on sales calls   How to enroll people into a vision of possibility  What to do if you’re not winning your sales conversations  Key takeaways from our time in network marketing    RESOURCES Check out the FREE webinar we did with Chalene Johnson! Go to loriharder.com/impact to get the replay.  Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker  Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost yo

My go-to tech expert Jim Carter joins me on this episode to explain how new AI tools can help business owners expand their reach and impact for a fraction of the cost and time. Jim demonstrates exactly how sites like ChatGPT and Midjourney can help with creating original written and image content for social media, newsletters, websites, and more. He also shares what’s new in the market that help entrepreneurs stay focused on income-producing tasks.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Using AI to reimagine and refresh content you’ve already posted  Why SEO is more important now than ever before  How to use AI to reduce your bottom line  Ways to improve the output of the AI tools you use    RESOURCES Check out Jim’s FREE ChatGPT Tutorial: fastfoundations.com/chatGPT  AssemblyAI  Midjourney  AI Excel Bot  Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day.     CONNECT WITH JIM  Follow Jim on Instagram: @causehacker  Learn more about the F

When I ask people what they’re working for, the common theme between all of their answers is choice. Maybe they want to choose to do more with their kids, or to live where they want, or enjoy a certain lifestyle. I’m sharing exactly how to figure out the amount of money your business needs to generate in order for you to live your dream. Once you’re laser focused on that number, making decisions and setting goals becomes a whole lot easier.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Why I believe that choice is the best thing that money can buy  Understanding that a bigger net worth doesn’t always mean a better life  How to get crystal clear on your current financial profile  The breakdown of my ‘Dream Life Budget Exercise’    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, my peer-to-peer lending app: frelloapp.com  Follow frello:

There’s a simple formula for achieving your goals: Stay committed, even when it’s not convenient. The initial interest that sparked your idea isn’t going to be strong enough to get it across the finish line. But, when you put some healthy pressure behind your goals and surround yourself with people who help you stay on track, you’ll be able to work through any challenges that come up along the way.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Learning more about our Enneagram types  What keeps us committed to our goals, especially on hard days  Why it’s so important to actively schedule in needle-moving actions on your calendar  Exciting news about my peer-to-peer lending app    RESOURCES Interested in being an investor in frello? Check out frelloapp.com/invest  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

One of our goals for this year is to be more intentional and consistent with posting on Instagram. Our friend Chalene Johnson is the absolute master of organic growth and engagement on social media, so we recently sat down with her to get all her top tips. Chalene shares industry insight into how to get more followers to watch your stories, what to do if you want to monetize your page, and how to create content that actually impacts your community.  We cut through all the generic advice in this episode and really get into what works. If you want to take it a step further, check out our upcoming free social media webinar: loriharder.com/impact   IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How to take advantage of the current Instagram algorithm  Chalene’s #1 tip for people who want to grow their audience  The different strategies between main feed posts, stories, and reels  What to do if you’re sales and affiliate marketing links have slowed down  Why Chalene purposely leaves information off her stories and capt

I know transforming your financial reality can feel overwhelming, but it’s actually more simple than you might think. My motto is ‘control what you can control,’ or in other words, start slow and try strategies that are slightly outside of your comfort zone to build up game-changing habits.  Don’t know where to start with investing? Open a high-yield savings account instead. Want to pay your credit card down? Try to go 30 days without using it. When you strip it down to the basics, it’s easier to get on track with your financial goals.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Tools to rein in any unnecessary or unconscious spending  How to start increasing your investment risk tolerance  Examples of ways to increase your monthly savings margin  Why it’s so important to start doing something instead of nothing when it comes to your financial future     RESOURCES Wealthfront  Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Business Perspective messages to boost your day.     CONNECT WITH CHRI

We’re only four months into this year and we’ve already learned so much about optimizing our time and getting clear on different business goals. In this episode, we share what’s currently lighting us up and fast-tracking our progress. We also talk about the main takeaways from the latest Roundtable Strategy Session and discuss exciting updates on different business ventures and upcoming events.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Staying open-minded to what you can learn from people in different industries The key to expanding your reach and revenue  What makes a great founder  Learning to really use your network and receive support  What to expect from Lori’s branding and networking workshop    RESOURCES Text WORKSHOP to 310-496-8363 to learn more about the workshop with Katrina Scott!  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 Follow Girlfriend

I’ve been mentioning the peer-to-peer lending app I’ve been working on for the past year, and I think it’s about time that I share the ‘why’ and ‘how’ behind this legacy project. With frello, we’re taking the fear and uncertainty out of urgent financial jams, and at the same time, helping good people do great things with their money while making unmatched returns.  Join me on this episode as I share some of the behind-the-scenes of bringing this app to life and how you can be involved with getting it across the finish line!    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The personal story that inspired this app  What frello looks like from the borrower and lender side  Safeguards we have in place to ensure lenders don’t lose money  How this app got off the ground so quickly  Our next round of strategic fundraising    RESOURCES Interested in being an investor in frello? Check out frelloapp.com/invest  Follow frello on Instagram: @frello_app  Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras or Busine

Every other video or post on social media seems to be another financial “expert” fear mongering about the economy. I want to remind you that this is the time to get creative, not pull back. No matter what’s going on in the world, there will always be some sort of headwind, and this year is no different. Listen in to hear the top five ways that you can tune out the headlines and plug into your financial reality.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Why financial fear mongering is so dangerous  What you can do to have a positive money mindset, despite what you see on social media  Ways to become an opportunity-seeking machine  Examples of how your micro-economy can thrive, regardless of what’s trending on the macro level    RESOURCES Ask me your questions and I’ll answer them live on the show! Go to chrisharder.me/ask to submit your question.   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 V