Earn Your Happy

If you had to start your business from zero today, where would you even begin? In this episode, Chris and I break down exactly what we would focus on if we lost our businesses, audiences, and platforms and had to rebuild from scratch. We share how we’d approach creating the right offer, getting in front of new audiences, and figuring out what actually gets people to pay attention and buy. Plus, we talk about one of the opportunities we see right now for building trust and becoming known for what you do. Tune in for the strategies we’d use to gain momentum, grow an audience, and build a profitable business from the ground up.

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HIGHLIGHTS

The first thing Chris and I would do if we had to start from scratch.

Why your first offer needs to solve a very specific problem.

How posting more gives you faster feedback on what your audience wants.

Why podcast guesting accelerates trust and authority.

How to borrow other people’s audiences and turn listeners into your audience.

Why becoming known for one specific thing helps you grow faster.

RESOURCES

Register for my FREE Million Dollar Guest Training HERE!

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Do you feel like AI is moving so fast that you're already behind and have no idea where to start? In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend and AI expert Jim Carter to break down how to actually use AI to save time, eliminate the “junk work” draining your energy, and spend more time in your zone of genius. We talk about where to start if AI feels overwhelming, how small teams can use it to get more done, and how to protect your voice and creativity while letting AI amplify what you already do best. Jim also breaks down digital clones, AI agents, and how to turn repetitive tasks into systems that work for you. Get ready to make AI work for you, get hours of your time back, and spend more of your day doing the work that only you can do.

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Shopify - Try the ecommerce platform I trust for Glōci. Sign up for your $1/month trial period at http://Shopify.com/happy.

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Monarch Money - Get your first year of Monarch Core for half off at http://Monarch.com with code EYH.

Northwest Registered Agent - Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/EarnFree and start using free resources to build something amazing.

Wealthfront - Join the million-plus people already building long-term wealth with confidence by heading to wealthfront.com/earn.

Indeed - Indeed is giving Earn Your Happy listeners a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to help get your job the premium status it deserves. Just go to http://Indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on Earn Your Happy.

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HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 The easiest place to start using AI to save time in your business.

06:30 Advice for building relationships that lead to opportunities you can’t manufacture.

13:00 Are you already behind if you're not using AI?

16:15 What happens to jobs and businesses as AI gets smarter?

24:30 Ways to use AI to create more opportunities instead of fearing what it will replace.

26:30 Tips for getting more done with AI, even if you have a small team.

29:30 The repetitive tasks AI can take off your plate right now.

30:15 How Jim used AI to discover where he was wasting the most time.

35:30 What to stop doing if you want better results from AI.

38:00 How do you use AI without losing your voice or authenticity?

44:15 What digital clones can do for your knowledge, ideas, and impact.

55:00 How to identify the biggest AI opportunities in your business.

59:15 When to stop simply chatting with AI and start building systems that do the work for you.

01:04:45 A simple framework for turning repetitive tasks into AI skills that work for you.

01:08:45 How to work with Jim and build your first AI agent in person.

RESOURCES

Get Jim’s AI Opportunity Map and use code HAPPY for a special discount HERE!

Learn more about Jim Carter and his AI resources HERE!

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If you've been feeling stuck, chances are you don't need another small habit or tiny tweak. You need a move that changes who you are. In this Quickie, I'm sharing why the biggest breakthroughs in business and life come from making bold decisions that stretch your identity, expand your capacity, and force you to become the person your future is asking you to be. From writing my first book and giving a TED Talk to hosting events and launching Million Dollar Guest, I'm pulling back the curtain on the moments that completely changed my life. If you're ready to stop playing small, trust your intuition, and create the kind of momentum that transforms your future, this is an episode you'll want to come back to again and again.

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Monarch Money - Get your first year of Monarch Core for half off at http://Monarch.com with code EYH.

Northwest Registered Agent - Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/EarnFree and start using free resources to build something amazing.

Wealthfront - Join the million-plus people already building long-term wealth with confidence by heading to wealthfront.com/earn.

Indeed - Indeed is giving Earn Your Happy listeners a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to help get your job the premium status it deserves. Just go to http://Indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on Earn Your Happy.

Momentous - If you want to try Momentous Signature Spec Creatine, head to livemomentous.com and use code EARN for up to 35% off your entire first order.

HIGHLIGHTS

Why small changes rarely create life-changing results.

What a "quantum leap" really looks like in business and life.

The identity shift required before your biggest breakthrough happens.

The bold decisions that completely changed my career.

Why your biggest opportunities usually feel uncomfortable at first.

How to know when it's time to trust your intuition and go all in.

The difference between staying busy and creating real transformation.

RESOURCES

Turn podcasts into sales! Get my FREE Million Dollar Guest Training:

https://milliondollarguest.com/training

Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE!

Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE!

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Earn up to 4.30% APY with Wealthfront’s high-yield cash account for a limited time: https://wealthfront.com/earnThis experience may not be representative of other Wealthfront clients, and there is no guarantee of future performance or success. Experiences will vary. The host of Earn Your Happy podcast, Lori Harder (“Media Partner”), is not a client of Wealthfront. The Media Partner receives cash compensation from Wealthfront Brokerage for this paid endorsement placed in their podcast, creating a conflict of interest. More details available via the referral link. The Direct Deposit Plus Investing Program from Wealthfront Advisers LLC and Wealthfront Brokerage LLC provides eligible clients a 0.25% APY increase above the base APY on eligible Cash Account balances (up to an overall boosted rate of 4.30% for a limited time when including the three month 0.75% APY boost for new clients) when you direct deposit $1,000 a month, plus open, fund, and maintain an investing account. Wealthfront may change or end the program at any time and determine eligibility at its discretion. Terms apply. Full details at wealthfront.com/promo-terms.The Cash Account, which is not a deposit account, is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC ("Wealthfront Brokerage"), Member FINRA/SIPC. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. The Annual Percentage Yield ("APY") on cash deposits as of January 30, 2026, is representative, requires no minimum, and may change at any time. References to the APY for the Wealthfront Cash Account, including any APY increase, are to the APY paid by insured depository institutions that participate in our cash sweep program (the "Program Banks”). Wealthfront Brokerage does not pay interest. Wealthfront Brokerage sweeps cash balances to Program Banks, where they earn the variable APY.Same-day withdrawal or instant payment transfers may be limited by destination institutions, daily transaction caps, and by participating entities such as Wells Fargo, the RTP® Network, and FedNow® Service. New Cash Account deposits are subject to a 2-4 day holding period before becoming available for transfer. Fees & Eligibility requirements may apply to certain checking features. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Securities investments are not bank deposits, bank-guaranteed or FDIC-insured, and may lose value. Product images are for illustrative purposes and do not reflect individual experiences, account balances, or performance.

Do you feel like you built a business for freedom, but somehow became the person everyone depends on for EVERYTHING? In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Thomas to talk about the leadership shifts that help you move from reactive chaos to sustainable success. We break down why discipline and clear expectations create more freedom, the ways poor retention and people-pleasing are costing your business, and why being the "cool boss" without structure creates confusion and resentment on your team. Ashley also shares her Leadership Compass framework for defining your North Star, turning your values into behaviors your team can actually follow, and creating a culture where accountability starts with you. Get ready to become a stronger leader, empower your team to take more ownership, and build the systems and culture that give you more freedom to focus on growing your business.

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Shopify - Try the ecommerce platform I trust for Glōci. Sign up for your $1/month trial period at http://Shopify.com/happy.

Zazzle - Save 25% on your first order today at http://Zazzle.com with code EARN.

Monarch Money - Get your first year of Monarch Core for half off at http://Monarch.com with code EYH.

Northwest Registered Agent - Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/EarnFree and start using free resources to build something amazing.

Wealthfront - Join the million-plus people already building long-term wealth with confidence by heading to wealthfront.com/earn.

Indeed - Indeed is giving Earn Your Happy listeners a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to help get your job the premium status it deserves. Just go to http://Indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on Earn Your Happy.

Momentous - If you want to try Momentous Signature Spec Creatine, head to livemomentous.com and use code EARN for up to 35% off your entire first order.

HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 How to turn a reactive business into an intentional one.05:30 Why discipline and boundaries protect you from constant business fires.

09:15 Why business owners struggle to step into leadership.

12:00 The North Star framework for staying focused on what matters most.

15:15 Strategies for staying disciplined and focused on your bigger goals.

20:45 What your retention numbers reveal about your company culture.

25:00 Why a "no rules" culture can create confusion and resentment.

31:45 Tips for building a strong company culture as your business grows.

34:45 The people-pleasing trap that can hurt your team and leadership.

36:15 The leadership mistakes that could be creating your culture problems.

40:00 The framework for defining who you want to be as a leader.

43:45 Ways to turn your core values into behaviors your team can actually follow.

46:00 What’s the difference between talking about your values and actually living them?

49:15 What is sustainable success?

52:00 Strategies for building a leadership team that can make decisions without you.

54:45 Advice for becoming the leader your business needs you to be.

RESOURCES

DM “GIFT” to Ashley @hbic.sixten on Instagram for a chance to win Ashley Thomas’ Leadership Compass, valued at $999!

Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE!

Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE!

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FOLLOW

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Earn up to 4.30% APY with Wealthfront’s high-yield cash account for a limited time: https://wealthfront.com/earnThis experience may not be representative of other Wealthfront clients, and there is no guarantee of future performance or success. Experiences will vary. The host of Earn Your Happy podcast, Lori Harder (“Media Partner”), is not a client of Wealthfront. The Media Partner receives cash compensation from Wealthfront Brokerage for this paid endorsement placed in their podcast, creating a conflict of interest. More details available via the referral link. The Direct Deposit Plus Investing Program from Wealthfront Advisers LLC and Wealthfront Brokerage LLC provides eligible clients a 0.25% APY increase above the base APY on eligible Cash Account balances (up to an overall boosted rate of 4.30% for a limited time when including the three month 0.75% APY boost for new clients) when you direct deposit $1,000 a month, plus open, fund, and maintain an investing account. Wealthfront may change or end the program at any time and determine eligibility at its discretion. Terms apply. Full details at wealthfront.com/promo-terms.The Cash Account, which is not a deposit account, is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC ("Wealthfront Brokerage"), Member FINRA/SIPC. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. The Annual Percentage Yield ("APY") on cash deposits as of January 30, 2026, is representative, requires no minimum, and may change at any time. References to the APY for the Wealthfront Cash Account, including any APY increase, are to the APY paid by insured depository institutions that participate in our cash sweep program (the "Program Banks”). Wealthfront Brokerage does not pay interest. Wealthfront Brokerage sweeps cash balances to Program Banks, where they earn the variable APY.Same-day withdrawal or instant payment transfers may be limited by destination institutions, daily transaction caps, and by participating entities such as Wells Fargo, the RTP® Network, and FedNow® Service. New Cash Account deposits are subject to a 2-4 day holding period before becoming available for transfer. Fees & Eligibility requirements may apply to certain checking features. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Securities investments are not bank deposits, bank-guaranteed or FDIC-insured, and may lose value. Product images are for illustrative purposes and do not reflect individual experiences, account balances, or performance.

Your next customers are already out there... you just haven't been showing up where they are. In this episode, Chris and I break down one of the most overlooked sales channels available today and why it has the potential to transform your business without relying on paid ads or chasing the social media algorithm. We share how building trust through long-form conversations creates faster conversions, why borrowing other people's audiences can accelerate your growth, and the mindset shift that helps you stop spreading your efforts across too many marketing strategies. If you're ready to build more authority, attract higher-quality leads, and create a business that grows through trust instead of constant content creation, this episode is for you.

Check out our Sponsors:

Shopify - Try the ecommerce platform I trust for Glōci. Sign up for your $1/month trial period at http://Shopify.com/happy.

Zazzle - Save 25% on your first order today at http://Zazzle.com with code EARN.

Monarch Money - Get your first year of Monarch Core for half off at http://Monarch.com with code EYH.

Northwest Registered Agent - Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/EarnFree and start using free resources to build something amazing.

Wealthfront - Join the million-plus people already building long-term wealth with confidence by heading to wealthfront.com/earn.

Indeed - Indeed is giving Earn Your Happy listeners a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to help get your job the premium status it deserves. Just go to http://Indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on Earn Your Happy.

Momentous - If you want to try Momentous Signature Spec Creatine, head to livemomentous.com and use code EARN for up to 35% off your entire first order.

HIGHLIGHTS

What a sales channel actually is and why every business needs one.

The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make when trying to generate more sales.

Why borrowing other people's audiences can outperform building your own.

How the "trust transfer" effect helps convert listeners into customers faster.

The 3 phases of turning podcast interviews into one of your highest-converting sales channels.

Why long-form content builds authority faster than short-form content.

How reaching hundreds of thousands of potential customers doesn't have to require a massive ad budget.

RESOURCES

Register for my FREE Million Dollar Guest Training:

https://milliondollarguest.com/training

Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind 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

Earn up to 4.30% APY with Wealthfront’s high-yield cash account for a limited time: https://wealthfront.com/earnThis experience may not be representative of other Wealthfront clients, and there is no guarantee of future performance or success. Experiences will vary. The host of Earn Your Happy podcast, Lori Harder (“Media Partner”), is not a client of Wealthfront. The Media Partner receives cash compensation from Wealthfront Brokerage for this paid endorsement placed in their podcast, creating a conflict of interest. More details available via the referral link. The Direct Deposit Plus Investing Program from Wealthfront Advisers LLC and Wealthfront Brokerage LLC provides eligible clients a 0.25% APY increase above the base APY on eligible Cash Account balances (up to an overall boosted rate of 4.30% for a limited time when including the three month 0.75% APY boost for new clients) when you direct deposit $1,000 a month, plus open, fund, and maintain an investing account. Wealthfront may change or end the program at any time and determine eligibility at its discretion. Terms apply. Full details at wealthfront.com/promo-terms.The Cash Account, which is not a deposit account, is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC ("Wealthfront Brokerage"), Member FINRA/SIPC. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. The Annual Percentage Yield ("APY") on cash deposits as of January 30, 2026, is representative, requires no minimum, and may change at any time. References to the APY for the Wealthfront Cash Account, including any APY increase, are to the APY paid by insured depository institutions that participate in our cash sweep program (the "Program Banks”). Wealthfront Brokerage does not pay interest. Wealthfront Brokerage sweeps cash balances to Program Banks, where they earn the variable APY.Same-day withdrawal or instant payment transfers may be limited by destination institutions, daily transaction caps, and by participating entities such as Wells Fargo, the RTP® Network, and FedNow® Service. New Cash Account deposits are subject to a 2-4 day holding period before becoming available for transfer. Fees & Eligibility requirements may apply to certain checking features. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Securities investments are not bank deposits, bank-guaranteed or FDIC-insured, and may lose value. Product images are for illustrative purposes and do not reflect individual experiences, account balances, or performance.