What To Do When Your Plan Completely Collapses with Lori Harder
Release Date: 12/31/2025
Why Elite Entrepreneurs Never Build Alone with Lori Harder
The Chris Harder Show
Entrepreneurship gets lonely fast when you try to do it by yourself. I’ve watched it happen over and over. Smart, capable people stall out not because they’re bad at business, but because they’re carrying everything alone. In this episode, Lori and I talk about why growth requires accountability, shared standards, and people who won’t let you drift. We break down how being in the right room accelerates decisions, sharpens execution, and keeps you in the game when things get hard. Get ready to rethink how much further you could go with the right people around you. HIGHLIGHTS ...
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Rob Murgatroyd’s 5-Part Formula for Going Viral at Any Age
The Chris Harder Show
Ever feel like you’re winning on paper but quietly losing in real life? In this episode, I bring back one of my best friends, Rob Murgatroyd, to break down how a massive life change sparked unexpected virality and a deeper sense of fulfillment. He shares his exact storytelling framework for stopping the scroll, creating curiosity, and driving engagement without chasing trends or pretending to be someone you’re not. We also talk about why Rob left the U.S. for Italy, how your environment shapes identity more than most people realize, and the surprising reason why a 'dead' platform is now...
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The Business Superpower Most High Performers Ignore with Lori Harder
The Chris Harder Show
Most people think attachment is dedication. In reality, it’s often fear wearing a productive mask. In this episode, Lori and I talk about why detachment is one of the most powerful skills you can build as a high performer and the 4 areas where attachment quietly sabotages your growth. I share a pivot that could’ve ended one of our biggest ventures if I had stayed married to the original plan. Lori also opens up about releasing the need to be seen and how that shift changed everything. Tune in and learn how letting go is the fastest way to move forward. HIGHLIGHTS Why...
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The Only Two Reasons Businesses Fail (And How to Avoid Both)
The Chris Harder Show
If you’re in the messy middle of building something big and you’re exhausted, doubting yourself, or wondering if it’s ever going to click, this episode is for you. I’m giving you a real-time behind-the-scenes milestone from my company Frello: we just demoed a fully working product to our investors after a nearly three-year journey filled with pivots, pressure, setbacks, and more “this might not work” moments than I can count. I’m breaking down the two reasons businesses actually fail, the mindset that kept me in the game when most people would have quit, and why your dream is...
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The 97% Rule that Separates High Earners from Everyone Else with Lori Harder
The Chris Harder Show
This week, Lori did something I never thought I’d see… she unsubscribed from her favorite brands. Not because she hates shopping, but because she finally saw how much brain space tiny distractions were stealing. In this episode, Lori and I break down the “97%”, the constant stream of emails, texts, offers, and distractions that steal your time, energy, and momentum. We talk about how even the smallest interruptions compound into hours of lost progress, why distractions are so dangerous because they’re enjoyable, and how the most successful people block anything that isn’t part of...
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Lower Marketing Costs & Create Sales and Lifetime Value with This ONE HACK
The Chris Harder Show
Want higher retention, more referrals and a stronger lifetime value without constantly relying on new customer acquisition? This episode is for you. I’m breaking down how to increase adoption fast so customers actually use what they buy, get a quick win, and build the kind of momentum that turns into long-term results, renewals, and word-of-mouth growth. You’ll learn the shift that changes everything: it’s not enough to sell the product, it’s your responsibility to design an experience that makes starting frictionless, progress obvious, and consistency more likely. I walk you through 5...
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Our Rituals to Recharge, Prevent Burnout, and Turn Off Your Work Brain with Lori Harder
The Chris Harder Show
Burnout doesn’t come from working hard. It comes from never shutting your brain off. After listening to Dr. Guy Winch on the Lewis Howes podcast, I had a major wake-up call about what rest actually looks like. In this episode, Lori and I break down why your day isn’t over when your laptop closes, why scrolling is lying to you about “relaxing,” and how learning something new or moving your body is what truly recharges you. I share how pickleball, brain training, and simple rituals at the end of the day have completely shifted my energy, focus, and momentum. Get ready to upgrade how you...
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5 Ways to Build Know, Like & Trust in 2026 (You Can’t Afford to Ignore This!)
The Chris Harder Show
If sales feel slower right now, you’re not imagining it. In this episode, I’m breaking down the real reason “brand new exposure customers” aren’t buying as fast as they used to, and what you must do in 2026 to build know, like, and trust faster than everyone else. Because I’m telling you right now, this year is going to separate the people who get really intentional about trust from the people who stay passive and hope things go back to “normal.” I’m giving you my playbook: what to post, where to show up, how to leverage other people’s platforms, and why a mind-blowing...
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The Mental Habit That’s Quietly Blocking Your Income Growth with Lori Harder
The Chris Harder Show
Worry may feel normal, but it’s quietly draining your energy, confidence, and results. In this episode, Lori and I dive into why worry isn’t just a habit, it’s a signal. A signal that you’re operating from fear instead of faith, lack instead of certainty. We talk about how worrying steals time you could be using to create solutions, how it impacts your energy in business and relationships, and why most of the things you stress about never actually happen. We also share exercises to interrupt worry in real time, including how to “play the movie to the end” and how to borrow...
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3 Habits to Boost Your Energy, Focus, and Momentum in 2026
The Chris Harder Show
You don’t need a massive overhaul to create a better year. In this episode, I break down 3 daily habits I started on January 1st that have completely shifted my energy, focus, and momentum even during one of the most demanding seasons of my career. I share why repeatable actions beat intimidating goals, how to stack habits without burning out, and how to create a winning streak that carries you through hard days. Tune in for more clarity, energy, and consistency without adding pressure this 2026. HIGHLIGHTS The 3 habits I started on January 1st that completely changed my energy and...
info_outlineIf this year felt like everything you built started falling apart, you’re not alone and you’re not failing. In this episode, Lori and I talk about why so many people are coming out of 2025 feeling disoriented, frustrated, or like the plan they worked so hard for suddenly disappeared. We share the glass-blower analogy that has guided us through every major transition in our lives, including the complete collapse of my banking career in 2008 and the identity I had to melt down with it. Get ready to stop calling it a setback and start understanding what this phase is actually preparing you for.
HIGHLIGHTS
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The glassblower metaphor that explains every major life reset.
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What really happened for us during the 2008–2009 career and identity collapse.
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How long real reinvention actually takes.
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Why resisting change creates more pain.
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Entire industries and income streams are melting down right now.
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