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You could be the BEST at what you do, but if you're not willing to be seen, you're leaving clients, money, and life-changing opportunities on the table! I'm sitting down with my longtime friend, entrepreneur, and personal branding expert Jessica Burgio to talk about why your business will never outgrow your willingness to show up and how to stop being the best-kept secret in your industry. Jess shares how she went from working behind the chair as a hairstylist to building a podcast with 400+ episodes, launching a sold out $50K mastermind, and becoming the go-to mentor for women ready to turn their expertise into authority. We're breaking down how to get into rooms that accelerate your success, build relationships that open doors, create content that actually connects with your ideal clients, and stop waiting until you feel ready to take action. Plus, we're sharing why playing it safe with your content is keeping you invisible and how to finally own what makes YOU different so the right people can find you, trust you, and pay you. If you're ready to stop hiding, start showing up as the expert you already are, and create the business opportunities you deserve, this episode is for YOU! Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Ready to launch your business before Black Friday? Go to http://SHOPIFY.COM/happy to start your free trial. Monarch - Monarch breaks the debt cycle, turn endless gloom into a plan with an end date. Use code EYH at http://monarch.com to get your first year of Monarch Core half off at just $50. Northwest - Gain access to thousands of free guides, tools, and attorney-drafted documents to help you run your business with confidence at http://northwestregisteredagent.com/EarnFree Indeed - Spend less time searching, and more time actually interviewing candidates who check all your boxes. Get a $75 Sponsored Job credit at http://indeed.com/podcast right now and let them know you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Life At The Speed Of Play - Mark is offering our listeners TWO books for the price of one! Go tohttp://getmarksbook.com/earn Sequencing - http://Sequencing.com is offering our listeners up to 10% off your full Genome test, plus free shipping. Go to Sequencing Dot com, and use promo code EARN for 10% off. Faire - Sign up today and get 50% off your first wholesale order, up to $100 at http://faire.com/happy50. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 How to stand out in an endless sea of online noise.  02:15 The biggest visibility mistake that keeps entrepreneurs from growing. 06:00 How to overcome the fear of being seen, judged, or rejected. 10:30 Why personal development won't change your life unless you do THIS. 12:00 How getting into the right rooms can completely change your trajectory. 16:40 The experience that showed Jessica what was possible for her future. 18:50 How to overcome imposter syndrome when you're surrounded by successful people. 25:50 How one mastermind led to new businesses, a podcast, and career opportunities. 29:30 What separates the top 1% in any industry from everyone else. 32:55 How one connection or conversation can change your life. 34:37 Why being your authentic self is essential for building a trusted brand. 42:15 Lessons from 400 podcast episodes about building authority and consistency. 43:30 How to choose a personal brand or podcast name that can grow with you. 46:55 Why great content isn't enough without great marketing. 47:18 How Jessica sold out a $50K mastermind through her podcast. 53:40 How to use your content to build trust and attract qualified leads. 55:00 How to turn your expertise into authority, influence, and new income opportunities. 01:00:40 Why clarity comes from taking action, not waiting until you're ready. RESOURCES Click HERE to apply for Jessica Burgio’s House of Influence Mastermind  Learn how to turn podcast guesting into massive sales, ⁠⁠save your spot for the free live training HERE⁠⁠! Make your own ⁠Million Dollar Media Kit HERE! Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout - head to getgloci.com FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci Follow Jessica: @jessicaburgio

Are you chasing a bigger, more successful life because it's what you REALLY want, or because it's what you think you're supposed to want? In this throwback He Said She Said episode, Chris and I are pulling back the curtain on the conversations we've had about selling everything, retiring early, and walking away from the pressure of building businesses and personal brands. We're sharing why we've realized that a simpler life isn't necessarily a happier life for us, how I spent years feeling guilty for wanting more, and the surprising realization I had after taking a month-long vacation in Europe. Plus, Chris shares a powerful exercise to help you get crystal clear on what you actually want, whether that's building a multimillion-dollar business or creating a slower, simpler life. If you've ever questioned whether all your hard work is worth it, felt guilty about your ambition, or wondered if you're chasing the wrong version of success, this conversation will help you stop comparing your dreams to everyone else's and start building a life that genuinely fulfills YOU. Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Ready to launch your business before Black Friday? Go to http://SHOPIFY.COM/happy to start your free trial. Monarch - Monarch breaks the debt cycle, turn endless gloom into a plan with an end date. Use code EYH at http://monarch.com to get your first year of Monarch Core half off at just $50. Northwest - Gain access to thousands of free guides, tools, and attorney-drafted documents to help you run your business with confidence at http://northwestregisteredagent.com/EarnFree Indeed - Spend less time searching, and more time actually interviewing candidates who check all your boxes. Get a $75 Sponsored Job credit at http://indeed.com/podcast right now and let them know you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Life At The Speed Of Play - Mark is offering our listeners TWO books for the price of one! Go tohttp://getmarksbook.com/earn Sequencing - http://Sequencing.com is offering our listeners up to 10% off your full Genome test, plus free shipping. Go to Sequencing Dot com, and use promo code EARN for 10% off. Faire - Sign up today and get 50% off your first wholesale order, up to $100 at faire.com/happy50. HIGHLIGHTS How to recognize when you're chasing someone else's version of success instead of your own. How to know if you're playing small or if a simpler life would actually make you happier. How to stop feeling guilty for wanting MORE out of your life and career. How to pursue your biggest dreams without needing everyone around you to understand them. How to let go of resentment when your friends and family don't share your ambitions. What a month-long vacation taught me about what truly makes me happy and fulfilled. A powerful exercise to get crystal clear on what you REALLY want out of life. How to figure out whether building a bigger business or creating more freedom is the right path for YOU. RESOURCES Learn how to turn podcast guesting into massive sales, ⁠⁠save your spot for the free live training HERE⁠⁠! Make your own ⁠Million Dollar Media Kit HERE! Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout - head to getgloci.com FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow Chris: @chriswharder Follow glōci: @getgloci

You guys, I am SO excited to pull back the curtain on one of the most overlooked ways to grow your business and make more money! In this special episode, I’m sharing an interview I did with my friend and business partner Natalie Ellis on the Bossbabe podcast about how you can make $25K, $50K, and even $100K from ONE podcast interview. Plus, exactly what they did differently to turn those conversations into paying clients. Natalie and I break down what podcast hosts are actually looking for, the pitching mistakes that get you rejected in seconds, and how to position yourself as the expert everyone wants to book, even if you don't have a huge following. Listen in for my Million Dollar Guest framework for creating unforgettable interviews, building instant credibility, and turning someone else's audience into your next customers.  Check Out Our Sponsors: Shopify - Ready to launch your business before Black Friday? Go to http://SHOPIFY.COM/happy to start your free trial. Monarch - Monarch breaks the debt cycle, turn endless gloom into a plan with an end date. Use code EYH at http://monarch.com to get your first year of Monarch Core half off at just $50. Northwest - Gain access to thousands of free guides, tools, and attorney-drafted documents to help you run your business with confidence at http://northwestregisteredagent.com/EarnFree Indeed - Spend less time searching, and more time actually interviewing candidates who check all your boxes. Get a $75 Sponsored Job credit at http://indeed.com/podcast right now and let them know you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Life At The Speed Of Play - Mark is offering our listeners TWO books for the price of one! Go tohttp://getmarksbook.com/earn Sequencing - http://Sequencing.com is offering our listeners up to 10% off your full Genome test, plus free shipping. Go to Sequencing Dot com, and use promo code EARN for 10% off. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Why podcast guesting is one of the most underestimated ways to grow your business. 09:45 What top podcast hosts look for and the pitching mistakes that get you rejected. 14:15 How to pitch a conversation that podcast hosts actually want to book. 21:15 Real stories of entrepreneurs making $25K, $50K, and $100K from podcast interviews. 26:00 How to turn one podcast appearance into valuable relationships and months of content. 29:00 The media kit strategy that helped a Mel Robbins interview go viral. 31:15 How to build a media kit that makes you an easy YES for podcast hosts. 38:15 How to create memorable frameworks that position you as the expert. 44:15 My Million Dollar Guest framework for turning interviews into business growth. 47:15 How to prepare for an interview that makes people want to work with you. 50:30 How to turn podcast listeners into paying clients. 55:30 How to promote your offers during interviews without sounding salesy. 01:00:45 How to make podcast guesting a repeatable sales strategy for 2027. 01:03:15 Why you don't need a huge audience to start getting booked. 01:05:30 The first step to becoming a profitable podcast guest. RESOURCES Check out The Bossbabe Podcast with Natalie Ellis HERE! Learn how to turn podcast guesting into massive sales, ⁠⁠save your spot for the free live training HERE⁠⁠! Make your own ⁠Million Dollar Media Kit HERE! Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout - head to getgloci.com FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci Follow Natalie: @iamnatalie

Are you posting more on social media but still struggling to turn your content into clients and sales? In this episode, I share why storytelling might be one of the most valuable skills you can learn in the age of AI. After more than 10 years of podcasting and 85 million downloads, I've seen firsthand how powerful it is when people feel like they actually know you. I break down the podcast statistics behind why people trust hosts and buy from their recommendations, how to tap into audiences that already trust someone else, and why learning to tell your story and pitch yourself can help you get booked on podcasts instead of waiting to be discovered. Tune in to learn how to stop chasing followers, build trust with new audiences, and turn your story into more opportunities for your business. Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Launch your business before Black Friday, go to http://shopify.com/happy to start your free trial. Monarch Money -  Get your first year of Monarch Core for half off at http://Monarch.com with code EYH. Northwest Registered Agent - Visit http://northwestregisteredagent.com/EarnFree and start using free resources to build something amazing. Fabric - Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to help protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at http://meetfabric.com/EARN. Meetfabric.com/EARN. Quince - Find the fall pieces you’ll reach for most at Quince. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns and when Quince asked how you heard about them, let them know it was here on Earn Your Happy. Gloss Genius - Run a business that takes appointments? Use code HAPPY at https://glossgenius.com/earnyourhappy for 50% off your first two months of a premium plan. Faire - Sign up today and get 50% off your first wholesale order, up to $100 at http://faire.com/happy50. Terms may apply. Life at the Speed of Play - Go to http://getmarksbook.com/earn to get two copies for the price of one—one for you and one for a friend. HIGHLIGHTS The marketing shift happening right now that could completely change how you attract clients. Why storytelling matters more than follower counts in the age of AI. The numbers behind why podcast audiences trust hosts. How podcast recommendations influence buying decisions. Why people are pulling back from social media. Why your real-life experiences help you stand out in the age of AI. How to pitch yourself without feeling like you're bragging. The 60-second story that can help you get booked. Turning podcast guesting into a consistent source of clients and income. RESOURCES Learn how to turn podcast guesting into massive sales, ⁠⁠save your spot for the free live training HERE⁠⁠! Make your own ⁠Million Dollar Media Kit HERE! Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout - head to getgloci.com FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci

Can you be successful in every area of your life and still struggle to feel truly loved in your relationships? In this episode, I sit down with attachment specialist Adam Lane Smith to talk about how some high-achieving women learn to hide their needs, try to solve everything alone, and struggle to let others get close. Adam shares how to have the conversations you've been avoiding, express your needs without feeling guilty, and create more emotional safety with the people you love. He also breaks down the 3-date method for getting clear on compatibility before committing to someone. Tune in to learn how to start building relationships where you can feel seen, safe, and accepted. Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Launch your business before Black Friday, go to http://shopify.com/happy to start your free trial. Monarch Money -  Get your first year of Monarch Core for half off at http://Monarch.com with code EYH. Northwest Registered Agent - Visit http://northwestregisteredagent.com/EarnFree and start using free resources to build something amazing. Fabric - Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to help protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at http://meetfabric.com/EARN. Meetfabric.com/EARN. Quince - Find the fall pieces you’ll reach for most at Quince. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns and when Quince asked how you heard about them, let them know it was here on Earn Your Happy. Gloss Genius - Run a business that takes appointments? Use code HAPPY at https://glossgenius.com/earnyourhappy for 50% off your first two months of a premium plan. Faire - Sign up today and get 50% off your first wholesale order, up to $100 at http://faire.com/happy50. Terms may apply. Life at the Speed of Play - Go to http://getmarksbook.com/earn to get two copies for the price of one—one for you and one for a friend. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Why are high-achieving women often hard to love? 04:45 What led you to make attachment and relationships your life's work? 07:30 Why being successful at work doesn't always translate to intimacy at home. 09:30 How childhood experiences can teach you to solve problems alone. 12:00 How to ask your partner for what helps you feel loved and safe. 15:15 Adam's approach to managing fear before opening up to your partner.  21:45 How to choose the right time and prepare for an important relationship conversation. 24:00 The conversation formula that helps your partner understand what you need. 27:45 How sharing your needs and preferences can build intimacy. 29:45 Rebuilding emotional safety and connection in a relationship. 35:00 Practicing vulnerability even when rejection feels possible. 38:30 How to be clear about what you want in a relationship. 41:00 What to look for beyond chemistry when getting to know someone. 42:15 Can you talk about the hard things before building a future together? 48:00 Learning to hear your partner's feedback without immediately trying to fix things. 51:00 What a difficult conversation can teach you about trust and curiosity.  54:00 How to ask trusted people to help you see your blind spots. 58:45 The attachment pattern Adam identifies in some high-achieving women. 01:00:00 Ways to practice openness and connection in everyday life. RESOURCES Explore Adam Lane Smith’s attachment resources and coaching support HERE! Learn how to turn podcast guesting into massive sales, ⁠⁠save your spot for the free live training HERE⁠⁠! Make your own ⁠Million Dollar Media Kit HERE! Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout - head to getgloci.com FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow Chris: @chriswharder Follow glōci: @getgloci Follow Adam: @attachmentadam

Is it just me, or does it feel like you're working harder than ever on social media and getting fewer people to actually see your content? Chris and I break down the shocking statistics behind declining reach on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, and reveal why getting on other people's podcasts could be one of the most profitable moves you make for your business. We talk about why podcast listeners are more likely to trust recommendations and buy, how podcasting helped us fill a $50K mastermind, and the power of storytelling to turn an audience into paying customers. If you're tired of fighting the algorithm and want to get your offers in front of people who are actually ready to invest, this episode will show you where to focus your energy to get more visibility, build trust, and make more sales! Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Launch your business before Black Friday, go to http://shopify.com/happy to start your free trial. Monarch Money -  Get your first year of Monarch Core for half off at http://Monarch.com with code EYH. Northwest Registered Agent - Visit http://northwestregisteredagent.com/EarnFree and start using free resources to build something amazing. Fabric - Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to help protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at http://meetfabric.com/EARN. Meetfabric.com/EARN. Quince - Find the fall pieces you’ll reach for most at Quince. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns and when Quince asked how you heard about them, let them know it was here on Earn Your Happy. Gloss Genius - Run a business that takes appointments? Use code HAPPY at https://glossgenius.com/earnyourhappy for 50% off your first two months of a premium plan. Faire - Sign up today and get 50% off your first wholesale order, up to $100 at http://faire.com/happy50. Terms may apply. Life at the Speed of Play - Go to http://getmarksbook.com/earn to get two copies for the price of one—one for you and one for a friend. HIGHLIGHTS The shocking statistics behind declining social media reach and why your content isn't getting seen. Why posting more content isn't necessarily the answer to growing your audience and making more sales. How podcast guesting can help you reach new audiences who are already primed to trust and buy. The surprising difference between podcast hosts and social media influencers when it comes to influencing buying decisions. Why storytelling and long-form conversations are so powerful for building trust and converting listeners into customers. How we used podcasting to attract clients willing to invest $50K in our mastermind. What the most successful sales strategies from QVC, radio, and infomercials can teach you about selling through storytelling. How to get your offers in front of qualified buyers without spending a fortune on advertising. The simple changes that can help you stand out to podcast hosts, get booked on more shows, and turn interviews into paying customers. RESOURCES FREE TRAINING: Get Booked, Get Paid! Learn how to get booked on podcasts, stand out to hosts, and turn guest appearances into paying customers - ⁠⁠save your spot for the free live training HERE⁠⁠! Make your own ⁠Million Dollar Media Kit HERE! Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout - head to getgloci.com FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow Chris: @chriswharder Follow glōci: @getgloci

Are you growing your business based on what your customers actually want? In this episode, I'm joined by Jordan Harper, nurse practitioner and founder of Barefaced, who turned her skincare expertise into a thriving brand by keeping things simple. Jordan shares how listening to customers, educating her community, and building trust before launch helped her launch Barefaced without capital investors. We also talk about staying focused, creating more value without constantly adding products, and balancing business growth with motherhood. Get ready to rethink how you grow your business, build customer trust, and turn real problems into opportunities. Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Launch your business before Black Friday, go to http://shopify.com/happy to start your free trial. Monarch Money -  Get your first year of Monarch Core for half off at http://Monarch.com with code EYH. Northwest Registered Agent - Visit http://northwestregisteredagent.com/EarnFree and start using free resources to build something amazing. Fabric - Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to help protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at http://meetfabric.com/EARN.  Quince - Find the fall pieces you’ll reach for most at Quince. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns and when Quince asked how you heard about them, let them know it was here on Earn Your Happy. Gloss Genius - Run a business that takes appointments? Use code HAPPY at https://glossgenius.com/earnyourhappy for 50% off your first two months of a premium plan. Faire - Sign up today and get 50% off your first wholesale order, up to $100 at http://faire.com/happy50. Terms may apply. Life at the Speed of Play - Go to http://getmarksbook.com/earn to get two copies for the price of one—one for you and one for a friend. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Meet Jordan Harper, CEO and founder of Barefaced. 04:00 Why solving a problem can help you build the right network. 06:30 How can social media help you connect with your ideal customers? 10:15 What Jordan learned about the beauty industry's endless cycle of new products. 13:30 How to fund a business without capital investors and reduce risk before launch. 21:45 Why saying no to good opportunities can help your brand grow stronger. 24:15 How do you stay focused when you're excited about a million different business ideas? 28:00 How to grow customer value without constantly adding more products. 30:00 Tips to find new ways to serve the customers you already have. 36:00 Why prevention is always better than correction when it comes to your skin. 40:00 Which skincare products should you prioritize for your routine? 46:00 How motherhood helped Jordan focus on what matters and learn to delegate. 51:00 The self-talk that helps you move through overwhelm and trust yourself. RESOURCES Shop Barefaced for simple, science-backed skincare products to help you build an effective routine HERE! Explore Barefaced RX for personalized, prescription skincare treatments tailored to your skin concerns HERE! Learn how to turn podcast guesting into massive sales, ⁠⁠save your spot for the free live training HERE⁠⁠! Make your own ⁠Million Dollar Media Kit HERE! Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout - head to getgloci.com FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci Follow Jordan Harper: @jordanharper_np Follow Barefaced: @barefaced

What if you didn't have to build your entire audience from scratch to grow your business? In this episode, I'm breaking down how to borrow other people's audiences and get in front of people who already trust the person introducing you. I share what you can learn from Tim Ferriss and Brené Brown, why getting in the right rooms and building relationships before you need them matters, and how podcast guesting opens doors to bigger opportunities and sales. Get ready to stop growing one follower at a time and start making the high-leverage moves that can change everything for your business. Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Launch your business before Black Friday, go to http://shopify.com/happy to start your free trial. Monarch Money -  Get your first year of Monarch Core for half off at http://Monarch.com with code EYH. Northwest Registered Agent - Visit http://northwestregisteredagent.com/EarnFree and start using free resources to build something amazing. Fabric - Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to help protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at http://meetfabric.com/EARN. Meetfabric.com/EARN. Quince - Find the fall pieces you’ll reach for most at Quince. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns and when Quince asked how you heard about them, let them know it was here on Earn Your Happy. Gloss Genius - Run a business that takes appointments? Use code HAPPY at https://glossgenius.com/earnyourhappy for 50% off your first two months of a premium plan. Faire - Sign up today and get 50% off your first wholesale order, up to $100 at http://faire.com/happy50. Terms may apply. Life at the Speed of Play - Go to http://getmarksbook.com/earn to get two copies for the price of one—one for you and one for a friend. HIGHLIGHTS Why you don't have to build your audience from scratch. How Tim Ferriss built relationships before he needed them. Why VIP access can get you closer to the people you want to know. The exposure effect and the power of showing up again and again. What Brené Brown's TEDx story teaches you about borrowing the stage. Why podcast guesting is one of the highest-leverage ways to grow. How to start borrowing audiences and create bigger opportunities. RESOURCES Learn how to turn podcast guesting into massive sales, ⁠⁠save your spot for the free live training HERE⁠⁠! Make your own ⁠Million Dollar Media Kit HERE! Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout - head to getgloci.com FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow Chris: @chriswharder Follow glōci: @getgloci

Do you have a story, skill, or experience that could open doors for you, but you're not sure how to turn it into a speaking career? In this episode, I'm joined by Erin Stafford, who went from leading marketing for a major healthcare company to earning $1 million in speaking fees in just 2 years. We talk about how to find the message you're meant to share, build credibility without waiting for a bestselling book or a huge following, and turn the everyday moments people relate to into powerful stories. Erin also breaks down how to create a signature keynote, customize it for different audiences, pitch yourself for paid opportunities, and build a professional brand that makes it easier for people to book you. Get ready to discover how your story can become one of your most powerful professional assets. Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Launch your business before Black Friday, go to http://shopify.com/happy to start your free trial. Monarch Money -  Get your first year of Monarch Core for half off at http://Monarch.com with code EYH. Northwest Registered Agent - Visit http://northwestregisteredagent.com/EarnFree and start using free resources to build something amazing. Fabric - Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to help protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at http://meetfabric.com/EARN. Meetfabric.com/EARN. Quince - Find the fall pieces you’ll reach for most at Quince. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns and when Quince asked how you heard about them, let them know it was here on Earn Your Happy. Gloss Genius - Run a business that takes appointments? Use code HAPPY at https://glossgenius.com/earnyourhappy for 50% off your first two months of a premium plan. Faire - Sign up today and get 50% off your first wholesale order, up to $100 at http://faire.com/happy50. Terms may apply. Life at the Speed of Play - Go to http://getmarksbook.com/earn to get two copies for the price of one—one for you and one for a friend. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Meet Erin Stafford, corporate marketing executive turned million-dollar keynote speaker. 04:15 Finding the one topic you want to be known for as a speaker. 08:00 How to build credibility even if you don't have an extraordinary personal story. 13:15 What is the biggest mistake new speakers make when building a keynote? 18:15 What's the difference between corporate keynote speaking and selling from the stage? 20:45 What you can realistically earn as a paid speaker. 23:00 How to keep your speaking topic relevant without constantly reinventing your message. 25:15 Why repeating one signature talk can build confidence and improve your delivery. 27:30 Presentation tricks that help you remember your content and stay on track. 31:30 Why being imperfect on stage can make you more relatable. 36:00 What are the essentials every speaker needs on a professional website? 42:30 How your corporate experience can help you connect with an audience. 43:45 The questions to ask before an event so your keynote speaks directly to the audience. 46:30 What to do when technology fails and your presentation doesn't go as planned. 50:15 Creating a consistent personal brand that makes you recognizable. 53:30 The mindset shift that helps you take action before everything is perfect. 57:30 Why storytelling and communicating your value matter more than ever in the age of AI. RESOURCES Learn how to build a million-dollar speaking career with Erin Stafford at the Million Dollar Speaker event on November 6–7 in Hollywood, California HERE! Learn how to turn podcast guesting into massive sales, ⁠⁠save your spot for the free live training HERE⁠⁠! Make your own ⁠Million Dollar Media Kit HERE! Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout - head to getgloci.com FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow Chris: @chriswharder Follow glōci: @getgloci Follow Erin: @erinmstafford

What happens when the life you worked so hard to build starts feeling too busy to enjoy? In this episode, Chris and I share how a simple decision to start reading again led to an unexpected encounter with a neighbor who handed us a book that spoke directly to what we’d been asking for. We talk about why your goals, priorities, and definition of your dream life can change, and how Chris’s Dream Life Budget helps you figure out what needs to shift to create more space, freedom, and fulfillment. Because your dream life isn't something you set once and forget. It's something you keep resetting as you grow. Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Launch your business before Black Friday, go to http://shopify.com/happy to start your free trial. Monarch Money -  Get your first year of Monarch Core for half off at http://Monarch.com with code EYH. Northwest Registered Agent - Visit http://northwestregisteredagent.com/EarnFree and start using free resources to build something amazing. Fabric - Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to help protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at http://meetfabric.com/EARN. Meetfabric.com/EARN. Quince - Find the fall pieces you’ll reach for most at Quince. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns and when Quince asked how you heard about them, let them know it was here on Earn Your Happy. Gloss Genius - Run a business that takes appointments? Use code HAPPY at https://glossgenius.com/earnyourhappy for 50% off your first two months of a premium plan. Faire - Sign up today and get 50% off your first wholesale order, up to $100 at http://faire.com/happy50. Terms may apply. Life at the Speed of Play - Go to http://getmarksbook.com/earn to get two copies for the price of one—one for you and one for a friend. HIGHLIGHTS Why Chris and I realized our busy lives were costing us the peace we wanted. The unexpected book our neighbor gave us when we were asking for more peace and simplicity. What helped us rethink our priorities and find more peace. How to use the Dream Life Budget to identify what you want more of and what you can let go of. Why earning more money doesn't always mean you're living your dream life. The “Goldilocks Budget” and finding the sweet spot between too much and too little. RESOURCES Learn how to turn podcast guesting into massive sales, ⁠⁠save your spot for the free live training HERE⁠⁠! Learn about the Dream Life Budget by messaging Chris on Instagram: @chriswharder Make your own ⁠Million Dollar Media Kit HERE! Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout - head to getgloci.com FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow Chris: @chriswharder Follow glōci: @getgloci

Your next million-dollar business idea might be closer than you think, but how do you know if it's actually worth pursuing? I'm sitting down with Mark Pincus, founder of Zynga and the mind behind games like FarmVille and Words With Friends, to break down how to turn your instincts into products people actually want. Mark shares his powerful Proven, Better, New framework for testing ideas, avoiding costly mistakes, and figuring out what will sell before you invest all your time and money. We even put his strategies to work LIVE on one of my own businesses, and he shares how to use AI, customer feedback, and simple game mechanics to create products people keep coming back to. Whether you're launching something new or trying to scale what you've already built, this conversation will help you make smarter decisions, find your next winning idea faster, and have a lot more fun building your business. This episode is brought to you in part by Mark Pincus and Life at the Speed of Play. Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Launch your business before Black Friday, go to http://shopify.com/happy to start your free trial. Monarch Money -  Get your first year of Monarch Core for half off at http://Monarch.com with code EYH. Northwest Registered Agent - Visit http://northwestregisteredagent.com/EarnFree and start using free resources to build something amazing. Fabric - Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to help protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at http://meetfabric.com/EARN. Meetfabric.com/EARN. Quince - Find the fall pieces you’ll reach for most at Quince. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns and when Quince asked how you heard about them, let them know it was here on Earn Your Happy. Gloss Genius - Run a business that takes appointments? Use code HAPPY at https://glossgenius.com/earnyourhappy for 50% off your first two months of a premium plan. Faire - Sign up today and get 50% off your first wholesale order, up to $100 at http://faire.com/happy50. Terms may apply. Life at the Speed of Play - Go to http://getmarksbook.com/earn to get two copies for the price of one—one for you and one for a friend. HIGHLIGHTS 01:48 How Mark Pincus went from dreaming big in the Midwest to building Zynga. 05:45 The surprising way Mark uses everyday consumers to predict which products will succeed. 10:58 How Zynga tapped into an overlooked audience to create massively popular games. 14:53 How to develop a product mindset that helps you recognize winning business ideas. 16:55 Why your instincts might be right even when your business idea is wrong. 19:25 How I applied the Proven, Better, New framework to build Glōci. 23:50 How to make your product stand out in an already crowded market. 29:20 How to study successful competitors instead of reinventing the wheel. 32:36 The success metrics every entrepreneur should establish before launching. 34:35 How to tell whether your product or your marketing is the real problem. 38:01 When to pivot your business idea without abandoning your original vision. 40:34 The untapped opportunities in AI and consumer products. 45:48 How adding fun and gamification to your business can increase customer retention. 50:06 How to use AI to research competitors and make smarter business decisions. 52:53 How to test your business idea before investing time and money. 54:57 Why your next big breakthrough might come from an idea nobody else is willing to try. RESOURCES Learn how to turn podcast guesting into massive sales, ⁠⁠save your spot for the free live training HERE⁠⁠! Make your own ⁠Million Dollar Media Kit HERE! Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout - head to getgloci.com FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci Follow Mark: @markpinc

If you're showing up, sharing your best stories, and still not getting new customers, you're missing a formula that could turn podcast guesting into one of your biggest revenue streams. After 1,700 episodes and 85 million downloads, I've watched guests generate $25K, $50K, and even $100K from a single interview, and I've seen exactly what separates them from the guests who walk away with nothing. In this episode, I'm breaking down the storytelling strategy that makes listeners feel so understood they can't wait to work with you. You'll learn how to position your expertise, choose stories that actually sell, and turn podcast interviews into paying customers without needing a massive following or sounding salesy. Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Launch your business before Black Friday, go to http://shopify.com/happy to start your free trial. Monarch Money -  Get your first year of Monarch Core for half off at http://Monarch.com with code EYH. Northwest Registered Agent - Visit http://northwestregisteredagent.com/EarnFree and start using free resources to build something amazing. Fabric - Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to help protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at http://meetfabric.com/EARN. Meetfabric.com/EARN. Quince - Find the fall pieces you’ll reach for most at Quince. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns and when Quince asked how you heard about them, let them know it was here on Earn Your Happy. Gloss Genius - Run a business that takes appointments? Use code HAPPY at https://glossgenius.com/earnyourhappy for 50% off your first two months of a premium plan. Faire - Sign up today and get 50% off your first wholesale order, up to $100 at https://faire.com/happy50. Terms may apply. Life at the Speed of Play - Go to http://getmarksbook.com/earn to get two copies for the price of one—one for you and one for a friend. HIGHLIGHTS The biggest mistake experts make that leaves money on the table after podcast interviews. How to turn your best stories into a sales strategy that attracts paying customers. Why a small audience doesn't have to limit how much revenue you can generate from podcast guesting. The 5 types of stories that build trust, establish authority, and inspire people to buy. How to position your expertise so the right customers instantly recognize you as the solution. The strategy that turns a great podcast conversation into a powerful sales opportunity. RESOURCES Learn how to turn podcast guesting into massive sales, ⁠⁠save your spot for the free live training HERE⁠⁠! Make your own ⁠Million Dollar Media Kit HERE! Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout - head to getgloci.com FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci

Want to turn podcast interviews into paying clients? In this third and final episode of my series with Lindsey Marie, I'm breaking down exactly how to turn podcast guesting into a profitable sales channel without feeling pushy or salesy. We're talking about the storytelling strategies that naturally position your offers, how podcast guests have generated $25K, $50K, and even $100K in sales in just 30 days, and the biggest mistakes that cause entrepreneurs to leave money on the table. Plus, I'm sharing how to choose the right call to action, turn Instagram DMs into high-ticket sales conversations, and make every interview work for your business long after it airs. If you're ready to stop showing up on podcasts just for exposure and start turning those opportunities into real revenue, this episode is for you! Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Launch your business before Black Friday, go to http://shopify.com/happy to start your free trial. Monarch Money -  Get your first year of Monarch Core for half off at http://Monarch.com with code EYH. Northwest Registered Agent - Visit http://northwestregisteredagent.com/EarnFree and start using free resources to build something amazing. Fabric - Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to help protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at http://meetfabric.com/EARN. Meetfabric.com/EARN. Quince - Find the fall pieces you’ll reach for most at Quince. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns and when Quince asked how you heard about them, let them know it was here on Earn Your Happy. Gloss Genius - Run a business that takes appointments? Use code HAPPY at https://glossgenius.com/earnyourhappy for 50% off your first two months of a premium plan. Faire - Sign up today and get 50% off your first wholesale order, up to $100 at https://faire.com/happy50. Terms may apply. Life at the Speed of Play - Go to http://getmarksbook.com/earn to get two copies for the price of one—one for you and one for a friend. HIGHLIGHTS 00:30 How to turn podcast interviews into a profitable sales channel.  02:15 The secret to naturally selling your offers throughout an interview.  06:45 The transformation stories that make listeners want to work with you.  10:30 How to use memorable stories to position your offers without pitching.  13:15 How one podcast interview can continue generating revenue for years.  15:00 The do's and don'ts of promoting your offers as a podcast guest.  17:15 How to use free resources to turn podcast listeners into potential customers.  19:30 Where to send listeners to maximize conversions and sales.  20:45 How podcast guests have generated $25K, $50K, and $100K in 30 days.  21:15 How to turn Instagram DMs into high-ticket sales conversations.  23:30 The conversational trick that brings any interview back to your offer.  25:30 How to optimize your Instagram profile to attract clients after an interview.  28:30 The biggest call-to-action mistake that's costing podcast guests sales.  29:45 Who will benefit most from Million Dollar Guest.  34:15 Inside the Million Dollar Guest Accelerator and its five-step framework.  39:30 How to join the free training and turn podcast guesting into a repeatable sales strategy. RESOURCES Learn how to turn podcast guesting into massive sales, ⁠⁠save your spot for the free live training HERE⁠⁠! Make your own ⁠Million Dollar Media Kit HERE! Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout - head to getgloci.com FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci Follow Lindsey: @lindseymarieofficial

It might seem counterintuitive, but your next big business breakthrough might happen when you stop trying so hard to force it! In this throwback episode, Chris and I are sharing the questions, habits, and strategies that help us create bigger opportunities, stay connected to our dreams, and keep moving forward when business gets challenging. We talk about leveraging relationships to grow your business, why stepping away from work can actually lead to your best ideas, and how to turn a frustrating day around before it derails your momentum. If you've been feeling stuck, stressed, or disconnected from the bigger vision you're working toward, this conversation will help you find your spark again and make your next move with more clarity and confidence. Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Launch your business before Black Friday, go to http://shopify.com/happy to start your free trial. Monarch Money -  Get your first year of Monarch Core for half off at http://Monarch.com with code EYH. Northwest Registered Agent - Visit http://northwestregisteredagent.com/EarnFree and start using free resources to build something amazing. Fabric - Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to help protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at http://meetfabric.com/EARN. Meetfabric.com/EARN. Quince - Find the fall pieces you’ll reach for most at Quince. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns and when Quince asked how you heard about them, let them know it was here on Earn Your Happy. Gloss Genius - Run a business that takes appointments? Use code HAPPY at https://glossgenius.com/earnyourhappy for 50% off your first two months of a premium plan. Faire - Sign up today and get 50% off your first wholesale order, up to $100 at https://faire.com/happy50. Terms may apply. Life at the Speed of Play - Go to http://getmarksbook.com/earn to get two copies for the price of one—one for you and one for a friend. In This Episode, You Will Learn How to identify the one thing you should focus on to create the biggest impact in your business. How to leverage strategic partnerships to unlock opportunities you couldn't create on your own. Why taking a break from work could lead to your next big business breakthrough. How to stay motivated and connected to your biggest dreams when the day-to-day feels overwhelming. Simple ways to shift your energy, regain clarity, and make better decisions when things aren't going your way. How to stop letting one difficult moment ruin an otherwise successful day. RESOURCES Learn how to turn podcast guesting into massive sales, ⁠⁠save your spot for the free live training HERE⁠⁠! Make your own ⁠Million Dollar Media Kit HERE! Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout - head to getgloci.com FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci

Learn how to turn podcast guesting into massive sales, ⁠save your spot for the free live training HERE⁠! Getting booked on podcasts is only half the battle. What you say once the microphone turns on is what turns that opportunity into actual sales for your business! In Part 2 of my conversation with Lindsey Marie, I'm breaking down how to strategically prepare for podcast interviews that build trust, establish your expertise, and make people WANT to buy from you. You'll learn how to structure your interview around your offer, uncover powerful stories from your everyday life that overcome buyer objections, and communicate your value so clearly that your ideal customers immediately recognize you as the solution they've been looking for. If you're ready to turn podcast guesting into a serious revenue stream for your business, this episode is your next step! Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Launch your business before Black Friday, go to http://shopify.com/happy to start your free trial. Monarch Money -  Get your first year of Monarch Core for half off at http://Monarch.com with code EYH. Northwest Registered Agent - Visit http://northwestregisteredagent.com/EarnFree and start using free resources to build something amazing. Fabric - Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to help protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at http://meetfabric.com/EARN. Meetfabric.com/EARN. Quince - Find the fall pieces you’ll reach for most at Quince. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns and when Quince asked how you heard about them, let them know it was here on Earn Your Happy. Gloss Genius - Run a business that takes appointments? Use code HAPPY at https://glossgenius.com/earnyourhappy for 50% off your first two months of a premium plan. Faire - Sign up today and get 50% off your first wholesale order, up to $100 at https://faire.com/happy50. Terms may apply. Life at the Speed of Play - Go to http://getmarksbook.com/earn to get two copies for the price of one—one for you and one for a friend. HIGHLIGHTS 01:00 Why podcast guesting is a powerful sales opportunity when social media reach is declining. 03:00 The difference between getting booked on podcasts and actually converting listeners into buyers. 04:15 The biggest mistake podcast guests make when preparing for an interview. 06:15 How to reverse engineer your interview around the offer you want to sell. 08:45 How to structure your podcast interview like a sales page that converts. 11:45 How to establish credibility and make listeners feel understood from the beginning. 15:30 How to find powerful, relatable stories that connect with your ideal customers. 22:45 How to use storytelling to shift beliefs and overcome objections to your offer. 25:15 How to prepare interview questions that naturally lead to your best stories. 29:45 The Million Dollar Messaging Framework to communicate your value and increase sales. 34:00 What you'll learn in the free Million Dollar Guest training. 38:45 How to start preparing now to turn your next podcast interview into a revenue opportunity. RESOURCES Learn how to turn podcast guesting into massive sales, save your spot for the free live training HERE! Make your own Million Dollar Media Kit HERE! Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE! Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout - head to getgloci.com FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci