I was recently listening to an episode of the  Ed Mylett Show with Rory Vaden, and they brought up the difference between investing time versus spending time. It’s a simple idea, but it helped me realize that being intentional about what you’re doing and who you’re doing it with isn’t just about streamlining your schedule, but it’s also about moving the needle on your long-term goals and making your life better. I’ve been reflecting on how I’ve been able to apply this to my life and some tangible ways for you to implement it in your life as well.     IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:  Thinking about the ROI of your time  Reflecting on ways that you might be giving away your time without getting anything in return  How the most successful business leaders invest their time  Why Chris and I consider our lake house a true investment in our future success, happiness, and wellbeing     RESOURCES   Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey audiobook   The Ed Mylett Show - Building A Powerful Personal Brand w/ Rory Vaden   Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text DAILY to 310-496-8363 for daily manifesting affirmations and journal prompts.     CONNECT WITH LORI Follow me: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink:  @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business:  @girlfriendsandbusiness  Listen to Girlfriends & Business

How To Expand Your Time By Investing It Vs. Spending It

We wouldn't be where we are today if it wasn’t for our incredible network of friends and business connections that we’ve cultivated over the years. We’re sharing our top three strategies for expanding your circle, including how to start your own meetups, the importance of attending in-person events, and why you need to prioritize people who provide equal energy exchanges. We get into real-world examples of how we’ve followed these three steps to reach our goals faster than we could’ve ever imagined. Plus, we have a special offer about a new event membership that we’re launching!    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:  Making a conscious decision to maintain the strategic relationships in your life  Early examples of how we created events when we were starting out in network marketing  The miracles, business opportunities, and breakthroughs have come out of having our lake house, aka The Mastermind House  Being honest with yourself about people in your life who don’t believe in you and create a sense of self-doubt     RESOURCES  Text the word EVENTS to 310-421-0416 if you want the best year of networking of your life! Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text DAILY to 310-496-8363 for daily manifesting affirmations and journal prompts.     CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink:  @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business:  @girlfriendsandbusiness  Listen to Girlfriends & Business   CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Chris: @chriswharder Visit Chris’ Website: https://chrisharder.me   Listen to The Chris Harder Show 

Top 3 Strategies To Expand Your Circle Of Influence

I’m joined by Patricia Carlin, a payments industry powerhouse and co-founder of Residual Payments. I’m all about finding creative ways to bring in extra income, and ​​becoming a digital payment expert is a great way to do that. Patricia explains exactly what being a payment processor is, how the job works, and what to expect around the workload. She also pulls back the curtain on the earning possibilities for someone who really puts in the work and dedication to their business, and shares her tips for how to land new accounts.    Patricia is upfront about the most common challenges that she sees people struggle with, and how she helps her community break though mindset blocks to create a successful side hustle. She knows firsthand what it’s like to dismantle limiting belief systems and we touch on how she’s learning to embrace the label of ‘powerful woman.’ Chris and I always stress the importance of having multiple streams of income, especially in today’s economy, so listen in to hear about this amazing opportunity!    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:  Patricia’s introduction to digital payments and why she wanted to create the premier training community for digital payment experts How Patricia realized the gaps in her skillset and found someone to help propel the business forward  Some of the business lessons that she’s learned the hard way, including how to protect your energy  Real numbers that you can bring in via digital payment processing  Advice for building relationships with business owners and other potential clients     RESOURCES  Thanks to Indeed for supporting Earn Your Happy. Go to indeed.com/happy to redeem a $75 sponsored job credit.  Shout out to Beis for sponsoring the show. Go to beistravel.com/lori to get 15% off your first purchase.   Sign up for the Residual Payments FREE virtual event on August 19th and 20th!  Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text DAILY to 310-496-8363 for daily manifesting affirmations and journal prompts.     CONNECT WITH PATRICIA Follow Patricia and David: @meetthecarlins  Sign up at Residual Payments: residualpayments.com/payment-revolution    CONNECT WITH LORI Follow me: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink:  @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business:  @girlfriendsandbusiness  Listen to Girlfriends & Business

How To Make REAL Passive Income Through Digital Payment Processing With Patricia Carlin, Co-Founder of Residual Payments

Even if you love your routine, if your day-to-day stays the same, you can’t stretch and grow into new areas. You need to push yourself to try different experiences and shift your perspective. I love to switch things up by having a conversation with someone new and learning from them. Trying a new activity, workout routine, or being in an unknown environment gives us a better understanding of the decisions that we should make in order to have the life that we want. Tune in to hear what I like to do when I’m feeling stuck and want to shake things up.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:  Why it’s so important to get out of your comfort zone  What happens in my relationships and business when I’m feeling stagnant  Simple ways to commit to something fresh and exciting everyday  Finding lessons in every interaction that you have with a new person     RESOURCES  Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text DAILY to 310-496-8363 for daily manifesting affirmations and journal prompts.     CONNECT WITH LORI Follow me: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink:  @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business:  @girlfriendsandbusiness  Listen to Girlfriends & Business

This Is Your Sign To Switch Up Your Day Right Now!

Chris and I have been loving our summer here at our lake house in Wisconsin, but when we envisioned our time here, we didn’t take into account some of the extra responsibilities that go into making this dream a reality. Things don’t always go as planned, but learning to embrace the hard work that goes into seeing your vision through makes you stronger and more appreciative of the end result. We discuss what it feels like to have an ‘expectation hangover’ and tools we use to refocus our energy on bringing a vision together.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:  How we prepare ahead of time for a summer slowdown in our work  The reality of what goes into making our lake house dreams come true  Practicing gratitude for hard work  Learning how to work through challenges instead of abandoning your vision when things get tough     RESOURCES  Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text DAILY to 310-496-8363 for daily manifesting affirmations and journal prompts.     CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink:  @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business:  @girlfriendsandbusiness  Listen to Girlfriends & Business   CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Chris: @chriswharder Visit Chris’ Website: https://chrisharder.me   Listen to The Chris Harder Show 

Top Tools We Use To Refocus Our Energy On Bringing A Vision Together

Danielle Canty, co-founder of bossbabe, joins me on the show today to discuss what burnout is and how to combat it. Burnout is something that so many people, especially entrepreneurs, suffer from, but we don’t have to accept it and suffer the effects.    We dive into the two main reasons behind burnout, why it’s so important to get out of your routine, and our go-to tools for tapping into the power that you have within you to create change in your life. We’re inviting you to take a look at what you’re committing to, what you’re saying no to, and where you’re making choices that truly recharge your soul. Make sure you tag us on Instagram and let us know your biggest takeaways from this conversation!    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:  Our recent experiences with burnout and how we’re working on getting out of that funk Recognizing the responsibility that you have to yourself and the people around you to practice self-care  The difference between resting and recharging Amazing business results that we’ve noticed from taking time to reconnect with our communities  A few questions that you can ask yourself if you think you’re experiencing burnout     RESOURCES  Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text DAILY to 310-496-8363 for daily manifesting affirmations and journal prompts.     CONNECT WITH DANIELLE  Follow Danielle: @daniellecanty  Follow bossbabe: @bossbabe.inc   Listen to the bossbabe podcast   CONNECT WITH LORI Follow me: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink:  @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business:  @girlfriendsandbusiness  Listen to Girlfriends & Business

Danielle Canty Of bossbabe On How to Recognize When You’re Experiencing Burnout And Tips For Overcoming It

We all have fears, but how can you use them to propel you forward instead of hold you back? All you have to do is choose which fear you're going to feed and let that be the fuel that motivates you to achieve your big goals.    Chris and I discuss what fears really drive us, and how we use that to stay focused without letting it overwhelm us. We feel so fortunate to live the life that we do now and show up for our friends and family in ways that we never could’ve dreamed of, and the thought of all that going away is enough to kick us into high gear. What’s the thing that keeps you going when you feel like you can’t anymore? Always remember that and use it to your advantage.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:  The power of visualizing the life that you want and being unapologetic about it Recognizing if it’s the excitement of having nice things or the fear of not having them that makes you take action Appreciating the freedom we have in our country to pursue our boldest dreams  Tangible ways to reimagine your fears as motivation     RESOURCES  Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show!    CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink:  @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business:  @girlfriendsandbusiness  Listen to Girlfriends & Business   CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Chris: @chriswharder Visit Chris’ Website: https://chrisharder.me   Listen to The Chris Harder Show

How To Turn Fear Into Fuel For Your Dreams!

Chris and I are joined by Dean Graziosi, a multiple New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and investor. You might remember when Dean came on the show  last year to speak about exploring the self education industry. We’re so excited to have him back on again to expand on that further and share some tools for thriving in this upcoming economy.    We’re strong believers in educating and bulletproofing yourself for whatever might happen in the future. Dean, Chris, and I discuss how to find new opportunities that are opening up right now, ways to shift your current messaging, and the power of monetizing your life experience. We get into common mindset challenges that Dean sees his clients facing and how he helps them rethink selling as serving. Plus, he dives into what people can expect from his free Time to Thrive Challenge and his top tips for how to get the most out of the course.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:  Historical examples of wealth and businesses being created times of economic recession and depression  Different strategies for pivoting within your current industry  The earnings side of niching down  Rethinking what it looks like to share knowledge and experience with the world  Typical obstacles that Dean and Tony are addressing in their upcoming course     RESOURCES  Sign up for FREE 5-day Time to Thrive Challenge from August 2-6 at  thrive600.com!  Thanks to Indeed for supporting Earn Your Happy. Go to indeed.com/happy to redeem a $75 sponsored job credit.  Thanks a Little Passports for sponsoring my show. Little Passports is offering new customers 20% off when you go to littlepassports.com/lori. Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show!    CONNECT WITH DEAN  Follow Dean: @deangraziosi  Visit Dean’s Website: deangraziosi.com   CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink:  @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business:  @girlfriendsandbusiness  Listen to Girlfriends & Business   CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Chris: @chriswharder Visit Chris’ Website: https://chrisharder.me   Listen to The Chris Harder Show    GUEST BIO Dean Graziosi is a multiple New York Times best selling author, entrepreneur, and investor. He has started or played a major role in over 14 successful companies that have changed lives all around the world – including the new Mastermind.com platform. His mission for over 20 years has been to deliver self-education to those seeking transformation, fulfillment, and success outside the traditional education path.  His most impactful project to date included the largest online product launch in history, a program he co-created with Tony Robbins called Knowledge Broker Blueprint. This world-class course continues to impact over 38,000 people in 150+ countries and 4,100 niches to share what they know and help make self education the new

Dean Graziosi On How To Thrive In The Upcoming Economy Shift

Most of us don't need to be adding things to our plate right now. In fact, taking things off your to-do list can actually help you make time for the people and experiences that really matter. When you scroll on social media, it can feel like everyone is doing more than you, but how can you look for ways to create value and fulfillment from doing less? I’ve found that taking a step back has magically expanded time and made me even more productive when I need to be in that mode. I want to challenge you this week to do less and give yourself time to connect with something or someone you love.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:  Reflecting on spending quality time with family and friends in Wisconsin  Detaching your self-worth from how busy you are  How you can actually get more done by doing less Evaluating if your routines are actually making you more stressed     RESOURCES  Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show!    CONNECT WITH LORI Follow me: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink:  @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business:  @girlfriendsandbusiness  Listen to Girlfriends & Business

How To Create Value And Fulfillment From Doing Less

During your downtime, do you catch yourself thinking about what you should be doing instead? Chris and I are working on shifting our language around those thoughts when they creep up and soaking up this time that we have in Wisconsin with our friends and family. It can be so easy to become the thief of your own peace by constantly focusing on what you should be doing to make more money and hit bigger goals. But, it’s so important to give yourself a break and enjoy the fruits of your labor. If you don’t, then why are you even hustling in the first place?    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:  Recognizing when you’re sabotaging your own joy and peace  Looking at enjoyment as a sign that you'll be able to collapse time when you tap back into work mode Why making a better life is usually taking away things, not adding more to your to-do list An eye-opening journaling exercise from  Four Thousand Weeks that really helped us get clear on our priorities     RESOURCES  Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show!    CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink:  @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business:  @girlfriendsandbusiness  Listen to Girlfriends & Business   CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Chris: @chriswharder Visit Chris’ Website: https://chrisharder.me   Listen to The Chris Harder Show 

Get What You Want By Focusing On What You Shouldn’t Do

You might recognize today’s guest as Josh from the hit Nickelodeon show Drake and Josh, or maybe you’ve seen his hilarious, viral social media videos. Josh Peck has recently added another accolade to the list: published author! We discuss the inspiration behind his memoir  Happy People Are Annoying and why he wanted to write a self-help book from the perspective of someone who is still trying to figure it all out. He reflects on some pivotal moments in his life, how his relationship with acting has changed since his days as a child star, and how he nurtures a sense of curiosity and gratitude in his everyday life.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:  What keeps Josh motivated and present, particularly as an actor  Accepting that everything will work out, just maybe not in the way that you thought it would  How Josh has redefined what confidence looks and feels like to him  The importance of working hard, but also taking care of yourself in the process  Josh’s go-to tools for combatting his need for certainty     RESOURCES  Get your copy of Josh's book,  Happy People Are Annoying Thanks to Issuu for supporting Earn Your Happy. Sign up for a premium account and get 50% off issuu.com/podcast and use promo code LORI.   Shout out to Beis for sponsoring the show. Go to beistravel.com/lori to get 15% off your first purchase.  Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show!    CONNECT WITH JOSH Follow Josh on Instagram: @shuapeck Follow Josh on Tiktok: @joshpeck Subscribe to Josh on Youtube:  Josh Peck Follow Josh on Twitter:  @ItsJoshPeck   CONNECT WITH LORI Follow me: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink:  @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business:  @girlfriendsandbusiness  Listen to Girlfriends & Business   GUEST BIO Josh Peck has established himself as one of Hollywood’s rising talents, making the seamless transition from child actor to leading man. He’s starred in feature films such as Mean Creek alongside Rory Culkin (2004), The Wackness beside Ben Kingsley (2008), Red Dawn alongside Chris Hemsworth (2012), Danny Collins with Al Pacino, Annette Benning, and Jennifer Garner (2016), Take The 10 with Andy Samberg and Fred Armisen (2017), Netflix’s The Musical, co-starring Debra Messing, out later this year, and much more.   He has guest starred on The Big Bang Theory and appeared as a recurring guest on The Mindy Project in 2014. In 2016, Peck starred as John Stamos’ son in the Fox series Grandfathered. Currently, Josh is in Disney Plus’ Turner and Hooch series, a continuation of the 1989 Tom Hanks film of the same name. You can next see Josh Peck in the highly anticipated Hulu series, How I Met Your Father, and in the iCarly Reboot on Paramount+. Josh is best known for his role on the Nickelodeon phenomenon Drake & Josh (2004-2007) for which he received a Kids’ Choice Nomination. The series

920. Actor Josh Peck On The Frustrating Reality To Finding Happiness

There are two main tools that I use to lift myself up and change my mood when I’m feeling overwhelmed. I like to make sure that I have scheduled things to look forward to and that I’m prioritizing time with the community that I really want to invest in long term. Lately for me that looks like getting out onto the water and surfing, and spending time with people who make me feel fulfilled, content, and supported. I share examples of activities that you can do to take your stress levels down and create a sense of community. It’s not always easy, but these are the two things that really help me live a more balanced, present life.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:  Finding a sense of peace, purpose, and connection  Doing activities that force you to set goals and focus  Groups that you can join or create to build your community  Giving yourself time to develop friendships     RESOURCES  Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show!    CONNECT WITH LORI Follow me: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink:  @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business:  @girlfriendsandbusiness  Listen to Girlfriends & Business

2 Things To Immediately Make Your Life Feel Exciting And Meaningful Again

No matter what you're facing, what your uphill battle is, or what you're afraid of, we promise that there are always solutions out there一you just haven't found them yet. Chris and I have been reflecting on all the times that we thought we had hit a dead end, but came up with a bold alternative by changing up our mindset or environment. We can’t guarantee that you’ll like the solution or it’ll be easy, but you’ll unlock power and resilience that you didn’t even know existed  inside of you.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:  Choosing to believe that there’s always a way through whatever challenge you’re facing  Accepting that you don't have to like the solution, you just have to like that it'll solve your problem  Examples of how this is showing up in our lives and businesses right now  The reality of what it means to pivot    RESOURCES  Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show!    CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink:  @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business:  @girlfriendsandbusiness  Listen to Girlfriends & Business   CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Chris: @chriswharder Visit Chris’ Website: https://chrisharder.me   Listen to The Chris Harder Show 

918. How To Choose To Believe There Is Always A Solution & How It Is Showing Up In Your Life And In Your Business

I’m joined by one of my rockstar Lite Pink investors Kelly Kussman to talk about our exciting collab coming out tomorrow! Kelly is the founder of Cayla Gray, a luxury perfume and candle company, and we worked together to create a scent that captures the feel of drinking an icy glass of Rosé in the sparkling summer sun. When I wear Rosé Summer, I’m immediately transported back to when I was on a yacht on the Amalfi Coast, feeling the breeze in my hair, and smelling the salt in the air.    Kelly and I dive into our collaboration process and talk about how we worked together to create a visceral experience with Rosé Summer. She breaks down the difference between white labeling, private labeling, and starting a product-based business from scratch. She shares her tips for how to build your audience from the ground up and what her vision is for the future of Cayla Gray. To learn more about her company and shop Rosé Summer, check out @caylagrayco and caylagray.com!    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:  The life event that shifted Kelly’s perspective and drove her to pursue her entrepreneurial dreams Kelly’s first step when it came to experimenting and testing fragrances  Creative ways to expand your network when you’re entering a new industry  Why Kelly decided to go the direct-to-consumer route  Trends in buyer habits and priorities  Kelly’s simple trick for learning how to speak industry jargon  The fragrance notes and inspiration behind Rosé Summer   RESOURCES  Thanks to Indeed for supporting Earn Your Happy. Go to indeed.com/happy to redeem a $75 sponsored job credit.  Thanks to Gusto for sponsoring the show! To get 3 months free, go to gusto.com/lori.   Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show!    CONNECT WITH KELLY Follow Kelly: @kelly_ward_kussman  Follow Cayla Gray:@caylagrayco  Shop Cayla Gray: caylagray.com    CONNECT WITH LORI Follow me: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink:  @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business:  @girlfriendsandbusiness  Listen to Girlfriends & Business   GUEST BIO Kelly Kussman is the founder and CEO of Cayla Gray.  After 20 years building a career in corporate retail, she had a life altering incident that led her to change course and start her own dream business.  Cayla Gray was founded in 2020 and is a luxury line of clean fragrances, offering both core and seasonal scents.  Kelly wanted to create healthier fragrance options for women because we deserve better products.

917. Expanding Your Network In a New Industry, Top Trends in Buyer Habits, And Speaking Industry Jargon With Cayla Gray Founder, Kelly Kussman

Nothing matters until you make it matter, good or bad. It can be so easy to spiral and focus your energy on things that are frustrating, upsetting, or just generally keeping you down. On the flip side, if you want to prioritize something, you have to be super intentional about that and make sure that you’re giving it the attention that it deserves. I’m trying to become a master of focusing my time and energy where it serves me best, enjoying my downtime, and being present with the people that I love. I’ll always be a work in progress, but the more that I can let things go and hone in on what matters, the more I can live in alignment and reach my goals.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:  Tips for staying present when it feels like there’s an endless to-do list  What Chris and I like to do when we’re feeling like our energy is being depleted  The importance of taking your attention away from things that drain you and moving it to something that fills you up  Examples of how to make your relationships matter and strengthen your connections     RESOURCES  Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show!    CONNECT WITH LORI Follow me: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink:  @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business:  @girlfriendsandbusiness  Listen to Girlfriends & Business

916. Nothing Matters Until You Make It Matter

There are so many people that hold themselves back from their big business idea, side hustle, or career change because they feel like you don't have the necessary business skills. Chris and I are here as living proof that you don’t need an MBA or tons of experience to live your dream. Honing in on your soft skills and emotional intelligence will get you to where you want to be, and we’re pinpointing some of our top underrated skills that have helped us succeed in business.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:  How being a savvy consumer can be an advantage as an entrepreneur  Chris’s even-keeled responses to the highs and lows of business  My process for reeling in my immediate reactions in stressful situations  The most effective traits of successful founders and CEOs     RESOURCES  Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show!    CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink:  @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business:  @girlfriendsandbusiness  Listen to Girlfriends & Business   CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Chris: @chriswharder Visit Chris’ Website: https://chrisharder.me   Listen to The Chris Harder Show 

915. Underrated Skills That Help You Win In Business

I’m joined by AJ Vaden, the CEO and Co-Founder of Brand Builders Group, one of the world’s leading authorities on personal brand strategy. We dive into what it means to have a personal brand and address some of the common misconceptions that people have around the idea. AJ emphasizes the importance of shifting the focus to who you really are, not just relying on your professional title to tell your whole story. She details some fascinating discoveries that her firm made through the first-ever US study on the state of personal branding, and shares the current trends she and her team are seeing in marketing. Plus, she breaks down the four most important questions that you need to get really clear on before launching your personal brand and gives her top tips about where to start that process.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:  Creating a monetization plan for your reputation What motherhood has taught AJ about personal branding  Why your comfort will ultimately hold you back from your calling  AJ’s process for being present and consistent with follow-ups  The three questions that Brand Builders Group sought to answer in their national personal branding study  The best way to get started with your personal branding strategy     RESOURCES  Schedule your FREE personal brand strategy call with one of the Brand Builders Group experts at freebrandcall.com/loriharder!  Thanks to Indeed for supporting Earn Your Happy. Go to indeed.com/happy to redeem a $75 sponsored job credit.  Thanks a Little Passports for supporting my show. Little Passports is offering new customers 20% off when you go to littlepassports.com/lori. Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show!    CONNECT WITH AJ  Follow AJ: @aj_vaden  Learn more about Brand Builders Group: brandbuildersgroup.com   Listen to The Influential Personal Brand Podcast    CONNECT WITH LORI Follow me: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink:  @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business:  @girlfriendsandbusiness  Listen to Girlfriends & Business   GUEST BIO AJ Vaden is CEO and Co-Founder of Brand Builders Group, one of the world's leading authorities on personal brand strategy.    She’s also the co-host of the Influential Personal Brand podcast, named one of Forbes' top 10 podcasts to listen to in 2021. Along with her company she’s been featured in Inc, Success Magazine, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, and Good Morning America.  With an entrepreneurial career that spans 15 years, AJ has been part of founding, building, and leading 4 different 7 and 8 figure companies all centered about personal and professional development practices.  Her client roster includes senior executives from Fortune 100 Companies and 9 Figure Entrepreneurs to Hollywood Actors, Award Winning Musicians and Politicians to New York Times Bestselling Authors and world-renown

914. Why Personal Branding is the Future of Marketing with AJ Vaden, the CEO and Co-Founder of Brand Builders Group

If you're procrastinating and putting off your big goal because you want it to be perfect, that's just another version of an excuse. That might sound harsh, but it’s something I wish I would’ve heard when I was sitting in a lot of resistance. I’ve realized that it’s better to do whatever it takes to get the job done, and then learn on the other side. If you have to do more research and drag out your launch, it means you probably shouldn't be teaching it because you haven’t lived it yet. I promise that it’s better to condense your timeline, make yourself do it, and get your idea out there ASAP.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:  Reflecting on times when I was struggling with my inner perfectionist and hesitant to release my work  How to know when you’re releasing the right content  My challenge to everyone when it comes to getting projects done What you’ll learn in our new Be Online course     RESOURCES  Thanks a Little Passports for supporting my show. Little Passports is offering new customers 20% off when you go to littlepassports.com/lori. Check out joinbeonline.com to learn everything you need to go online, grow your business, and scale! Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show!    CONNECT WITH LORI Follow me: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink:  @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business:  @girlfriendsandbusiness  Listen to Girlfriends & Business

913. Shrink The Time It Takes To Reach A Goal

Lauren and I are celebrating a huge business milestone and reflecting on the crazy process of redesigning my personal website and the Lite Pink website. We discuss what we learned about ourselves when we were up against tight deadlines and share how we stayed focused when it felt like there were a million things going on at once.    We also chat about a question that a listener sent in about how I phased out previous businesses before launching Lite Pink. After what Chris and I went through in the ‘08/’09 recession, I will always preach having multiple streams of income and getting your bank account to a place that feels good before going all-in on your big dream. I share some creative ways that I’ve been able to do that and also give advice about monetizing your online influence.   IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:  The best way to reset your workday and limit distractions  How I decided to let go of certain income streams My top recommendation to people who want to fully commit to their big idea  How to leverage your online presence to be an affiliate or do ads, specifically for digital products     RESOURCES  Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text LITE PINK to 310-496-8363 with your questions or topics that you want us to cover in future episodes!    CONNECT WITH LAUREN Follow Lauren: @thelivelylo    CONNECT WITH LORI Follow me: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink:  @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business:  @girlfriendsandbusiness  Listen to Girlfriends & Business

912. Why I Will Never Go All-In On One Income Stream

Chris and I were coaching separate groups recently, and when we came together to talk about how the sessions went, we realized a lot of entrepreneurs are facing four similar challenges. We’ve noticed that many business owners are up against an audience problem, they’re not providing value to their audience, their content is stale, or they’re comparing their chapter one effort to someone else’s chapter nine results. It’s so powerful to hear the truth and bring some self awareness around what’s really holding you back, and we hope that this conversation can shine a light on how you can reach your true potential.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:  Growing your audience in accordance with the size of your goals Examples of how we add value to our audience before we ask them for anything in return What we notice about our social media numbers when we put out original, fun content  Our perspective on healthy comparison  The number one move that helps jumpstart your growth     RESOURCES  Want to learn the truth about how to get your online business off the ground? Check out our new course at joinbeonline.com!  Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show!    CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink:  @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business:  @girlfriendsandbusiness  Listen to Girlfriends & Business   CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow Chris: @chriswharder Visit Chris’ Website: https://chrisharder.me   Listen to The Chris Harder Show 

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