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

  Today’s guest and entrepreneur, Angie Lee, has one of the best comeback stories! Once on the path to a career as a dietitian, she left college a semester early to be an entrepreneur. At the time she as starting up a food distribution company with her brother, but unfortunately, it didn’t pan out. With student loans and the money spent on the business, Angie found herself six figures in debt.   With a family background of entrepreneurship, Angie didn’t allow herself to feel shame over this debt. Instead she used the debt as an opportunity to create her own business and grow it through social media and other streams of income. Wanting to share this knowledge, Angie now helps others with their six-figure business launches.   Tune in to hear how Angie leverages all aspects and platforms of social media (most importantly video and audio) and focuses on her strengths to gain exposure of her podcast and brand. There’s so much value in this episode as she shares some of the exact tools and methods she uses. Let me

Some of you may know that some of my favorite books are actual biographies – most specifically of billionaires. I’ve learned so much by reading about their actual experiences – the wins and fails – and today, I’m going to share my top three lessons I’ve learned from billionaires Warren Buffett, Elon Musk and Richard Branson.   Lesson No. 1 – In order to get some of your time back and get more done, give yourself permission to say NO to more things.   “The difference between successful people and really successful people is that the really successful people say no to almost everything.”  – Warren Buffett   Time is our most valuable asset and it should be invested in the same fashion.   “Invest your time in all the right places.”   By saying no, you’re gaining back both time and energy, and you’re able to get laser focused on the areas that need it. Even if it’s gaining back one hour a day, that’s getting back just over 15 days in one year! Just think of what you could do with that time with your family and fri

My wife, Lori, is back for another dual podcast! Both of us have been lit over here since ringing in the New Year and we wanted to share some of our thoughts out loud regarding some of the things we’ve been working on going into 2018 (hint: new eCourse coming in the next couple months).   First and foremost, we’ve both done a lot of reassessing and have gotten really clear and laser-focused on what we want to see and do this year – individually and as a couple – both in business and in play. Find out what we’re working to get rid of and what we’re working to align ourselves with more – some things may surprise you! We’re putting it all about there in this super candid conversation – you don’t want to miss it! --   Question Highlights: What was something you loved that we did on New Year’s Eve? What is something you do to get clear on your goals/intentions? What are your mindset blocks? What is one of the rituals that you’re committed to? What are your favorite ways to find tribe? How do you find the energy t

  Today’s episode is all about busting through a limiting belief that you may not even know you have. In fact, this very belief may even be holding you back from greater success. Here it is… So many people think that we’re supposed to feel good ALL the time on the quest of entrepreneurship. OK, I’m not saying I want you to feel crappy about it, but here are my thoughts on it.   The journey of entrepreneurship isn’t supposed to feel good. I know it sounds crazy, but full honesty, a large portion of the time we don’t know what we’re doing, it feels clunky or awkward and we fail a ton! But unfortunately, we all live in the era of social media where we all see everyone’s highlight reels. I’m all for this, because I feel like I’m pretty happy most of the time, but I also know that I feel frustrated, under-motivated or have a ton of work to get done – and I try to share that with my followers as well.   “The wins are not the entire picture of reality.”   I feel it is so important to understand the full circle of en

I was so excited to connect with today’s guest serial entrepreneur and author, Peta Kelly, as we hadn’t had a real catch-up in forever. And how amazing is it that it could be timed with her new book, Earth Is Hiring? Once a self-professed science nerd, Peta followed the pull of her soul into network marketing which soon led to full-on entrepreneurship and she hasn’t looked back since. She’s now made it her mission to help millennials (and anyone else who gives a sh*t), discover The New Way to Live, Lead, Earn and Give. Listen in to hear how Peta made the conscious decision to change her personal money story in order to align herself with her soul’s purpose, and how you can too. Believe me when I say she makes it sound easy and effortless. --   Question Highlights: Who is Peta Kelly? How did you make the transition from science nerd to serial entrepreneur? Do you feel you have the responsibility to create change? Of your motto, “The New Way to Live, Lead, Earn and Give,” which do you think is the most importa

  Words are more powerful than we realize, but today I’m going I’m specifically highlighting eight words that may be crippling your success. We all use them without realizing it and often don’t even intend to use them. So let’s start 2018 right and kick the following words out of our vocabulary and watch as you see an uptick in your success.   TRY – You’ll either do something or you won’t. By saying “try” you’re already building in an excuse. Do or do not – those are your choices.   MAYBE – By using this word, you’re telling others that you have no intent on following through, which can lead to feeling overwhelmed. Make this the year of YES or NO – period.   SOON – This instantly puts something off until “later.” This word is also a wake-up call you’ve committed to too many things and you must cut what’s not serving you.   POSSIBLY – The word says, “if I feel like it, I’ll do it.” You’re not fully committed to anything and you’re feeling overbooked and stressed. Make a commitment.   IF – If means you

  I am so excited to continue a conversation that I had a couple months ago in Costa Rica with serial tech entrepreneur, Chris Sukornyk. Originally from Canada with entrepreneurial parents, entrepreneurship was built into his DNA. With a passion for technology, Chris attended University, but felt the teachings were out of tune with reality. He left, just one credit shy of graduating (his parents still remind him) and built his first business.   Since that time, Chris has founded (and sold) four other businesses and is now focusing on his next endeavor, which is to help create more net positive businesses and help ecopreneurs. I love that he is intent on creating businesses that are in alignment with his passion as well as his core values around the environment and social responsibility.   Listen in to this enlightening episode to find out how net positive entrepreneurship is the up and coming trend to businesses everywhere and how you can make an impact by either creating one or being a part of one. --   Ques

I don’t know about you, but I love when the end of the year approaches. I get super excited about the holidays (which many of you know), but what some you don’t know is that I get super stoked about sitting down with Lori on New Year’s Eve to go over the year’s highs and lows and planning out our yearly income for the upcoming year. It’s such a great practice and today, I’m going to share that exact plan that we’ve been using (with success) for the past several years. “Why leave it up to chance when you can call your shot, plan what you want to make and make it happen.” This year, I want you too to take control of your abundance, and part of that process is to pick your target income number. Full disclosure, Lori and I have never met our exact number, but we’re also consistently choosing a number that reflects massive growth over the year before. But don’t let that worry you… As they say, “shoot for the stars and land on the moon.” “When you have the number picked out and you’re serious about it then your act

  Whatever your thoughts are on abundance – true or not – you’re going to hear first-hand how my guest, business and mindset coach and entrepreneur, Harriette Hale, tapped into it in a big way. With her first business at the age of 19 (yes, 19!), Harriette quickly climbed her way to success with businesses in music (her passion), dance and spirituality. This success came to a screeching halt, however, when her business partners at the time, planned, plotted and succeeded in taking her entire client list and setting up a competing business on their own. It was a pivotal moment that left Harriette both financially and spiritually broke.   Family and friends had no doubt she would bounce back, but she had worked too hard to go back to a 9-5 job and knew she was meant to use her gifts in a different way. Tune in to find out how she broke free of her conditioned mind and surrendered to the universe, subsequently inviting levels upon levels of massive success into her life.   --   Question Highlights: Who or what

Have you hit a plateau with your business and can’t seem to figure out why? Give my following list of five a read (and listen) and I bet you’ll likely find an area to improve upon.   Trying to be a one-man show. I get it, you take pride in being able to do it all on your own, but my advice? Get help sooner than later. Save your time (and sometimes money) by getting someone else to do it faster and better. Hint: This is, in my opinion, the No. 1 reason people hit a plateau.   Not upgrading your tribe. Seek out people (even if you’re intimidated by them) who are already successful and doing what you want to do. This was a game-changer for Lori and me.   “Upgrading your tribe is the world’s greatest shortcut to get from where you are now to where you want to go with your goals.”   Not upgrading your personal software. It’s all about working on your own mindset! Keep learning new things.   “If you’re not growing, you’re shrinking.”   Losing your passion. Keep in mind that love is a verb, but it doesn’t jus

  I am out of mind excited for you all to hear my conversation with amazing memory-improvement expert, Jim Kwik. Once called the kid with the “broken brain” because he was a slower learner (as a result from a severe brain injury at age 5), he struggled in school into his college years. But just when he was about to give up, he met family/man who had him write down all his dreams on paper. Once those dreams were read aloud by that man, Jim’s life changed and he committed to finding new ways to help him learn to learn more quickly.   Fast forward several years later, and Jim is a sought-after expert when it comes to memory improvement and speed reading. This episode is going to be life-changing for you as he shares in detail how to improve your memory as well as how to rewire your brain’s limiting money mindset beliefs. He gives this advice freely because he doesn’t want others to suffer and struggle like he once did. Jim truly believes in “no brain left behind.”   I could go on and on about what he shares, how

  With the holidays and the season of giving upon us, I felt it was only fitting to talk about abundance and how abundance can affect us throughout them. For a good portion of people, the holidays can be super stressful – especially when there’s worry around paying for the gifts they want to buy. But here’s the thing, when we worry we send the message of lack out into the universe and we’re looking for abundance.   Just as a refresher, when you have a mindset of abundance you are attracting more and more wealth and good things in your life. And on the opposite side, when you have a lack mindset, you’re pushing away all of those abundant things. So when there is stress around how you will pay for gifts, travel, family gatherings etc., you are actually inviting more struggle into your life. And we don’t want that! So this year I challenge you to reframe all of this.    “Break free from the feeling of lack and get back into the good feelings that the holidays are meant for.”   Now I get it, if you’re comfortable

Get ready for a wealth of knowledge (pun somewhat intended) in today’s episode with wealth strategist, cashflow ninja and podcast host, M.C. Laubscher. Originally from South Africa, he made his way to the U.S. in 2001 with a backpack and sense of humor, did a little competitive sports and after reading “Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Richard Kioysaki, eventually purchased his first investment property.   Since then, M.C. educated himself around all things wealth-building and now helps others create their own wealth and sustain it off of Wall Street. His insights blew me away and I know you’ll learn some new things and believe that you too can be financially free after listening.   --   Question Highlights: Do you agree with the idea of the “immigrant edge?” What did you learn about money or succeeding in business from your years of being a pro rugby player? Why do you think people keep tapping into the wrong resources? What is the “new economy?” What’s the secret to wealth-building today? Out of your amazing podcast

I’m often asked what my non-negotiables are when it comes to my success. Today I’ll share one of the most important and that is my gratitude practice. I am certain that the four steps of my gratitude practice have helped me make more money and I’m certain it can help you, too.   “Gratitude. It doesn’t just change your life; it continues to keep you on the right track.”   Here Are the Four Parts of My Gratitude Practice:   Name Your Alarms with Something Positive. These words don’t have to be anything complex or life-changing, but when you’re tired or half-awake, you need it to train your brain to go somewhere positive. It shapes your mindset and shapes your day. Here are a couple of my alarm names: 4:15 a.m. God has blessed us so we can help others 7 a.m. Congratulations! Today is one of the best days of your life. 9 a.m. Everything is happening even better and even faster than expected.   Wake Up and Say a Positive Mantra. Again this can be simple, but the important part is that you MUST say it like you m

  Today’s guest and entrepreneur, Genecia Alluora, is one of the most driven women I’ve ever talked to (she started working at age 14 and hasn’t slowed down since!). While she started out teaching fitness classes, she’s since founded other businesses, one of which helps other women take their businesses from offline to online. And everything she does is so she can stop trading time for money and spend more time with her family.   Genecia offers such a unique international perspective and she drops the most amazing wisdom. If you’re looking to make the next step forward in your business you’re not going to want to miss the advice she hands out during our conversation.   --   Question Highlights: What kind of jobs did you have at age 14? Did you think it was unfair to work so hard at such a young age or do you feel like it was preparing you for something great in the future? What did participating in Miss Singapore competitions teach you about confidence and what did it go on to serve you later in life? Was th

Lori and I recently visited Costa Rica and met a woman who was working on her Pilates certification. Part of the certification process is teaching classes and this woman shares that she was so nervous that she thought she was going to puke.   Have you ever felt that nervous? I know I have, and the most recent example was the very first episode of this podcast. But just like that Pilates instructor, I pushed past that moment to get the reward.   “The payoff is past the puke.”   Yes, it’s an awful feeling, but it’s just your body and mind’s way of saying, “Whoa, slow down – this is scary.” When you can move through that feeling you’re most often rewarded. But that reward doesn’t come as quickly if you stop short before it can happen.   “The point where you feel like you might get ill is the great separator between those who do and those who do not.”   You are often times ONE step away from the ultimate payoff – but you must make the choice to keep moving.   “It’s one little step, but it’s a HUGE barrier that st

  Today’s episode comes straight from the Costa Rican jungle and with my amazing wife, Lori Harder. We’re talking about the need for women to step into their earning power unapologetically so they’re able to make tons of money and use it as leverage to make a huge positive difference in this world.   Tune in to hear why more women aren’t stepping forward, why they should start (now!) and how Lori overcame her money-earning beliefs and hit new levels of success with her businesses – all while keeping a balance of the feminine and masculine energies. This is such an inspiring episode!   --   Question Highlights: Why should women flex their earning power now more than ever? How can women become unstuck and overcome their fear? Are you able to flex your earning power, make a ton of money and make a difference while staying in your feminine? What do you say to those who fear being judged? Who are 2-3 women that you’ve seen unapologetically step into their earning power? What is one of your most recent favorite mo

  Lori and I have been to our fair share of self- and business-development events, and when we do, there’s one thing we always do… We always buy the upgrade! Upgrading to VIP (or whatever the upgrade is called) has helped so much when it comes to expanding our tribe and network.   “Maximize your return on events.”   Before I go further, if you’re attending an event by the skin of your teeth and you absolutely cannot afford to upgrade – don’t sweat it. I applaud you for hustling and just getting to the event! And trust me, there are plenty of radically amazing people in general admission as well. BUT, if you do have the extra dollars, and you’re trying to determine whether or not to part with that money, my advice – do it!   “Invest in proximity.”   When you choose the upgrade you’re choosing an investment of proximity to the people who are already crushing it. You’re setting yourself on a path that may lead you to the answers you’re looking for. You’re surrounding yourself with the doers, big thinkers and hus

Thanks to today’s guest, real estate entrepreneur, Steve Valentine, your opinion of realtors is about to be challenged. It was never Steve’s intent to get into real estate, however after a brief time in the automotive industry he was called to join his family’s real estate business as a third generation real estate entrepreneur. Steve found great success, however after a huge real estate crash in 2007 and a foreclosure of his own, he had to fight to get his business back and become a “wealth builder.”   Steve’s business journey is so inspiring, but what’s more is all the stories of generosity that go along with it. Be sure to listen in and find out all the ways he’s giving back and providing his community more opportunities each and every day. --   Question Highlights: What did your family teach you about business? What lessons did you learn? What did your family teach you about money? Why was losing everything a blessing? What’s your advice for people who are facing a huge obstacle? What is this new way of

Over the last couple years, taking a cue from my friend and mentor, Lewis Howes, I’ve made it my own personal mission to connect as many people as possible. Once you see that it’s a gift to connect two people who need each other – it’s a no brainer. So how do you go about connecting people? First off, when you meet new people or even when you’re talking to an old friend, get present and LISTEN! I know it sounds simple, but by really tuning in and learning what their goals are or what they’re passionate about, you’re able to connect them with others who have an expertise in an area they need help with or maybe they know someone who does. I’ve started making mental notes of everyone I talk to and lately, I’m able to connect them to someone else who can help them immediately. And it feels amazing! Not only do I get to have a hand in the magic, but often times the favor is returned down the road.  “The more people you can help with their dreams, the more they’ll help with yours.” Of course this isn’t the driving