# The Simplest Way to Make More and Work Less

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Podcast: [The Chris Harder Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-chris-harder-show-222691)
Published: 2026-04-27T09:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://chrisharder.me/podcast/
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## Resource

Ever feel like you built a business only to become a slave to it? In this episode, I break down why so many entrepreneurs mistakenly build for scale instead of freedom, creating complex businesses that leave them working harder than ever without actually netting the income they need. I share how to flip the script by starting with your "Dream Life Budget" first, then reverse-engineering the exact business model needed to support it. Get ready to work less, earn more, and build a business that supports your life instead of consuming it. HIGHLIGHTS How to calculate the exact income you need to live your dream life. What a "medium-touch, high-retainer" model actually looks like in practice. How fewer clients can actually lead to more income and more freedom. Why solving higher-value problems allows you to charge premium prices. The fastest way to simplify your business while increasing profit. RESOURCES Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE ! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

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