The Chris Harder Show

What if the business model that made you successful last year is already becoming obsolete? I recently joined a call with some incredibly successful entrepreneurs to give feedback on a proven business owner's new idea. The concept sounded valuable, but almost everyone on the call saw the same major problem: AI had already made the information he wanted to sell available for virtually free.

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Are you still trying to make something work simply because it used to work? In this episode, Lori and I talk about why the people, opportunities, and income streams in your life aren't always meant to stay forever, and why resisting that reality can keep you stuck. We share stories about friendships that evolved, business models that stopped working, and the importance of backfilling what changes instead of staying stu...

Are you starting a business for the right reason? The answer might determine whether you keep going when things get hard. In this episode, I break down the ONLY reason I believe is strong enough to carry you through the hard days. I share the story behind Frello, the $680 problem that started it all, and why I kept going even after we spent $2.5 million building a business that we had to pivot. Tune in to discover what...

Do your arguments keep turning into bigger problems than they need to be? In this episode, Lori and I share the rules of engagement that have helped us navigate conflict, communicate better, and stay on the same team through 20 years together. We break down the tools we use to know when to pause, understand what really matters, replace blame with ownership, and make sure both people feel heard. Tune in to learn how to ...

What in your life is actually giving you energy, and what is quietly robbing you of it? In this episode, I'm continuing the conversation about life's halftime with one of the most powerful exercises I use personally and with my coaching clients to get objective clarity on what needs to stay, change, or go.

The exercise is simple: list out the people, income sources, obligations, activities, and habits that...

Are you leaving money on the table because you're afraid to mix business with your relationships? In this episode, Lori and I get honest about where the line is between building mutually beneficial relationships and taking advantage of your network. We break down what makes the difference between a relationship that creates genuine opportunities and one that leaves people feeling used. We also share examples, including...

What adjustments do you need to make now to ensure the second half of your life is your best one yet? In this episode, I'm sharing a concept I can't stop thinking about: life's halftime. Just like the best teams in sports go into the locker room, look at the score, study what's working, and make adjustments to win the game, I believe high performers need to do the same thing with their lives.

I break down ...

Are you trying to build a big business while feeling like no one around you understands your goals? In this episode, Lori and I share three breakthroughs from our latest Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind that show the challenges high performers face as they grow. From outgrowing your environment and finding people who genuinely understand your ambitions to leaning on the right community during difficult seasons, we talk ab...

Have you noticed that the more you scroll, the more disconnected you actually feel from real life and from real people? In this episode, I am pulling back the curtain on what is really happening underneath that digital fatigue you are feeling, and why your audience is starting to want something very different from another Zoom call, course, or piece of content. I'm walking you through the numbers that prove people are ...

If you lost your business, audience, and platform tomorrow, how would you rebuild from zero? In this episode, Lori and I break down what we would do if we had to start completely from scratch today. We share why your first move should be creating a highly specific, low-overhead product that solves a valuable problem, how to use high-volume social media content, and why getting on other people's podcasts can accelerate ...

What if the life you worked so hard to build isn't the life you want anymore? In this episode, I'm sharing a realization I've been working through at this stage of my life and a conversation with my mom that completely reframed it for me. I break down why I'm treating this season like halftime, reassessing what worked, what didn't, and what I want the second half to look like. I also share why knowing your individual n...

What if you could get in front of hundreds of thousands of potential customers without paying for ads or chasing the algorithm? In this episode, Lori and I share one of the most overlooked ways to grow your business by borrowing trusted audiences instead of relying solely on building your own. We break down what a sales channel really is, why most entrepreneurs spread themselves too thin trying every marketing strategy...

Do you ever feel like everyone else has life or business figured out except you? In this episode, I break down one of the mindset traps entrepreneurs fall into and the reframe that instantly changes how you see your own progress. I also share what I've learned from being friends with many of the entrepreneurs and high-performing people people admire most, why every person you admire is carrying challenges you don't see...

Tired of feeling like you have to constantly post on social media or spend more on ads just to grow your business? Lori and I unpack one of the biggest takeaways from Dan Martell and Renee Warren's Pink Skirt Project event: why podcast guesting has become one of the most overlooked ways to attract high-quality customers, build trust fast, and create real business opportunities. We also share some of our favorite lesson...

Have you ever reached a goal only to wonder why you still feel restless? In this episode, I break down the mindset shift I took away from a recent trip that completely changed how I think about growth, success, and the discomfort that comes with reaching a new level. I share why every achievement becomes the starting point for what's next, why success often brings a new kind of discomfort, and how embracing that feelin...

Are you building a business around information when people are really craving connection? In this episode, Lori and I break down why the next wave of business growth belongs to entrepreneurs who create meaningful human connection, not just more content or education. We share why courses, coaching, and information alone are becoming commoditized, the businesses thriving by bringing people together, and why genuine relat...

Are you building a business around information when people are craving connection? In this episode, I share why I believe we're entering the human connection economy and why entrepreneurs who recognize this shift early will have a major advantage. I break down the businesses thriving by bringing people together, share a BTS look at a new business I'm building around this trend, and why connection is becoming one of the...

Are you quitting too soon because you're only measuring the big results? In this episode, Lori and I talk about why the biggest breakthroughs in business, health, and life are built through small, consistent wins that most people overlook. We share how focusing on micro-wins has helped us stay motivated through long business projects, fitness goals, and personal growth, why so many people give up before momentum has a ...

This conversation was too good not to steal from Lori's podcast one more time. Lori and our business partner Stephanie Gambetta continue breaking down what women need to know about GLP-1s, peptides, and why getting the right protocol matters just as much as the tools themselves. They talk about why so many people struggle with side effects, how personalized coaching and the right dosing strategy make all the difference...