When to Persist or Pivot with Lori Harder

In this episode, I sit down with my friend and mentor Lori Harder, the podcast host of 'Earn Your Happy' and the founder and CEO of Gloci. Lori shares her incredible journey from an in-debt high school dropout to a multimillionaire serial entrepreneur. We dive deep into her experiences, from her initial venture in fitness and network marketing to the challenging yet rewarding pivot from her first iteration of Gloci, originally called Light Pink.   Lori opens up about the emotional and strategic challenges of pivoting a business, the importance of persistence, and how to handle the fear of making or facing tough decisions. This episode is a must-listen if you've ever been afraid to pivot in your business or felt the weight of entrepreneurial challenges. Don't miss Lori's invaluable insights and her advice on maintaining confidence and navigating through the messy middle of business.   What You'll hear in this episode: [1:20] Meet Lori Harder [3:30] Lori's Entrepreneurial Journey and Personal Development [5:55] The Importance of Mindset in Business [7:55] Lori's Venture into Consumer Products [14:35] The Birth of Glossy and Overcoming Challenges [26:50] Facing Hard Truths in Business [27:25] The Emotional Weight of Investor Money [28:55] Pivoting to a New Business Model [29:45] Communicating the Pivot to Investors [30:50] Learning from Business Mentors [34:00] The Importance of Asking for Help [36:10] Embracing Hard Conversations [47:15] The Role of Financial Clarity [48:15] Mastermind Programs and Mentorship   If you like this episode, check out: How Katie Savarise Built a Culture, Not Just a Brand Hiring the Right Pro (Interview on She Leads First Podcast) One Why and How to Embrace More Failure in Business with Lynn Smith   Want to learn more so you can earn more?    Visit keepwhatyouearn.com to dive deeper on our episodes  Visit keepwhatyouearncfo.com to work with Shannon and her team  Watch this episode and more here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMlIuZsrllp1Uc_MlhriLvQ  Connect with Shannon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/shannonkweinstein/    The information contained in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and is not individual tax advice. Please consult a qualified professional before implementing anything you learn.