Category: Podcast

Have you been trying to carry everything on your own without realizing you were never meant to? In this episode, Chris and I share one of the most powerful metaphors we’ve ever used in our relationship and business: the cross-country bike ride and the support van. We open up about the seasons where one of us had to step back, the moments we resisted asking for help, and what it actually takes to build a partnership and a life that works long-term. Tune in to shift how you think about support, success, and doing life with others.

 

In this episode you will learn:

• Why you can’t be the one “out front” all the time.
• How to communicate your needs so people can actually support you.
• What it looks like to switch roles in relationships, business, and friendships.
• How to outsource your “support van” when both partners are in a growth season.
• Why support isn’t optional if you want to grow sustainably.

 

RESOURCES

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

 

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Think you need more experience before you can get paid to speak? Think again. In this episode, I sit down with Jess Ekstrom, a Forbes Top Rated Speaker, to break down how to turn your lived experience into paid speaking opportunities. Jess shares how she went from speaking for a slice of pizza to commanding $35K per talk. We also dive into the shifts that get you booked, how to think about pricing without tying it to your self-worth, and how to optimize your online presence so opportunities come to you. Get ready to create a signature message that people want to book.

 

In this episode you will learn:

00:00 Why people can’t book you if they don’t know you’re a speaker.

08:30 How did you get into speaking?

11:45 The massive pay gap between male and female speakers.

15:00 The mindset shift that helps you confidently raise your rates.

17:30 How to identify your signature message.

25:00 Tips to handle fear, nerves, and worst-case scenarios on stage.

32:30 How to think about pricing without attaching it to your worth.

35:30 When do you say yes or no to free speaking?

38:00 Why you don’t need to be an expert to start speaking.

40:00 Step-by-step framework for a signature message.

46:00 Ways to optimize your profile for opportunities.

 

RESOURCES

Join Jess’s Mic Drop Workshop to become a paid speaker HERE!

Start with Jess’s FREE speaking training HERE!

Text “HYPE” to get weekly mindset + speaking tips from Jess – 704-228-9495

Pre-Order Jess’s book Making It Without Losing It HERE!

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

 

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Follow Jess: @jess_ekstrom

Are you holding back your real opinions because you’re afraid of being judged? In this episode, I break down why trying to be liked is the exact thing keeping your personal brand small, invisible, and unprofitable. I share what actually makes a brand stand out and why it requires the courage to say the uncomfortable thing instead of watering yourself down. I talk about how audacity, clarity, and conviction directly impact your growth, why over-editing your message is costing you opportunities, and how the people you’re worried about judging you aren’t the ones who will ever pay you. Get ready to start showing up in a way that attracts real opportunities and serious momentum.

 

In this episode you will learn:

• Why trying to be liked is capping your brand growth.
• How filtering your message removes your authority and impact.
• Why the people judging you will never be your buyers.
• The mistake of trying to sound smart instead of being clear.
• The 5 traits that make a personal brand undeniable.
• How conviction impacts your ability to attract clients.
• How to speak to the thoughts your ideal client won’t say out loud.

 

RESOURCES

Join the Loop in Newport at Pendry Newport Beach on May 9 HERE

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