4 Things to Do NOW to Make 2026 Your Breakthrough Year
If you want 2026 to be your breakthrough year, THIS is the foundation you need. In this episode, I share why the transition from snake energy into fire horse energy is the exact wake-up call so many of us needed. The things that stopped working this year weren’t failures. I break down why adding more offers, more content, or more effort is not the answer. This is the year to refine what you do, get honest about what’s broken, tighten your messaging, and clean up every leak in your life and business so that when speed hits, you’re actually ready for it.
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HIGHLIGHTS
Why challenging years expose the cracks you must fix before you scale.
What the fire horse energy in 2026 demands to launch you into your next level.
Sprinting without direction creates chaos, not customers.
Clarity over volume is the rule that will save your business next year.
Why slowing down now is the only way to accelerate with confidence in 2026.
Why the women who win the biggest in 2026 are the ones cleaning up their business right now.
RESOURCES
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Think Like A CEO, Build Multi 7-Figure Businesses, and Lead as A Power Couple with Drew & Rachel Thomas
Done will always beat perfect when you are building your next level. In this episode, I sit down with Drew and Rachel to talk about what it really takes to move through failure, chaos, and fear to build a life, marriage, and multiple 7-figure businesses together. We talk about how to stop operating from burnout, simplify your business to scale faster, and build real wealth instead of just cash flow. They share how messy action became their superpower, why faith and values drive every decision they make, how to raise your standards in business and leadership, and how to stop playing small even when your environment tells you to stay safe. Get ready to think bigger, move faster, and finally step into the CEO version of you.
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HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 Why done is better than perfect when starting a podcast or business.
05:45 How did your opposite strengths in sales and social media become your power combo?
10:00 How did you scale from 60K months to nearly 300K months together?
17:30 The full business breakdown you need to stop money leaks fast.
22:45 Why so many salon owners stay stuck inside an industry bubble.
28:00 What core beliefs have allowed you to scale as both spouses and CEOs?
31:30 How learning independently and coming together sparks better ideas.
39:00 How unfinished ideas keep entrepreneurs stuck in constant reset mode.
41:30 The launch where nearly the entire room stood up to build their own brand.
47:00 Why fixing symptoms alone keeps businesses stuck.
53:00 The first steps to thinking like an owner instead of an operator.
57:30 What is the vision behind your podcast and live events?
01:04:15 Leaving an environment that didn’t believe in big dreams.
01:09:15 Why relentless pursuit is required for massive goals.
01:15:15 The Blueprint Live training for building both business and brand.
RESOURCES
Join Rachel and Drew’s SALONCON 2026 HERE
Join the FREE Salon Owner Club HERE
Listen to Brand Talk with Rachel and Drew HERE
Apply for our Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE
Get on the waitlist for MCM Mastermind HERE
Join the Audacity Challenge HERE!
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Network Feel Tapped Out? Here’s How to Open New Doors to Clients, Investors & Opportunities
I see this all the time: Someone tells me they feel “tapped out” and like online sales just aren’t working anymore, and every single time, the answer is the same. In this episode, Chris and I talk about why your next level won’t come from sitting at home scrolling or refreshing your dashboard. We dive into how one simple pickleball game turned into massive business connections for Chris, how Pilates completely shifted my world with Glōci, and why your barista, your gym buddy, or the person on the mat next to you might be the bridge to your next yes. Get ready to turn everyday conversations into real opportunities.
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HIGHLIGHTS
Why feeling “tapped out” usually means your network is too small.
How one morning of pickleball led to powerful business connections.
The costly $150k mastermind lesson we learned the hard way.
Why being friendly is actually a business strategy.
Why doing nothing and staying home never gets rewarded.
RESOURCES
Shop my Glōci birthday sale HERE
Apply for our Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE
Get on the waitlist for MCM Mastermind HERE
Join the Audacity Challenge HERE!
Check out our FREE 90-Day Business Blueprint HERE!
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FOLLOW
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Turn Low-Ticket Offers Into Millions (The $27 Funnel That Built an 8-Figure Business) with Maria Wendt
Traffic can solve any problem in your business. In this episode, I sit down with Maria Wendt, the founder of an 8-figure low-ticket education business with nearly 100,000 students. We talk about how you can leverage traffic, focus on one powerful offer, and scale without burning out. She shares her journey as a single mama, why she pivoted from high-ticket to low-ticket after having her daughter (and later divorce), how traffic and eyeballs became the foundation of her business, and how she scaled to $7–8.5M a year with $200 and under courses, all while running a very lean team and spending the majority of her time with her toddler. Get ready to work smarter, build sustainable income, and finally feel in control of your time and money.
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HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 Why traffic and eyeballs solve every business problem.
04:00 How to calculate your daily traffic goal for consistent sales.
07:10 How do you build an 8-figure business with only low-ticket offers?
08:45 The pricing “dead zones” that kill online sales.
14:00 Why did you pivot to low-ticket after becoming a single mama?
18:00 The secret behind Maria’s 6%–25% conversion rates.
22:00 Why copy makes or breaks low-ticket success.
25:00 How $27 offers turn into $400 carts.
30:00 How to know what product your audience will actually buy.
34:00 How beginners monetize what they already know.
43:00 The exact daily posting formula that doubled Maria’s following.
49:00 How do you run an 8-figure business while spending most of your time with your toddler?
53:00 The “Rule of Five Ones” that creates 7-figure businesses.
56:00 Why is low-ticket the ultimate long-term scaling strategy?
01:00:00 Low-ticket vs high-ticket and who should use each.
RESOURCES
Visit Maria’s Website & Low-Ticket Courses Hub HERE!
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Watch Maria on YouTube
Apply for our Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE
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Join the Audacity Challenge HERE!
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FOLLOW
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Get Attention on Demand in 2026 (Claiming Your Fire Horse Energy)
2026 is not a normal year for business. In this episode, I break down the shift from the introspective “snake energy” of 2025 into a year that demands visibility, testing, data, and clear opinions. I talk about the trust recession buyers are in, why random aesthetic content has stopped working, and what it actually looks like to become the entrepreneur who knows how to get attention on demand. Get ready to learn why visibility is no longer optional in 2026.
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HIGHLIGHTS
Why 2025 snake energy felt heavy, slow, and confusing.
What the fire horse year expects from you as an entrepreneur.
The trust recession and why your audience doesn’t trust themselves.
Why random content is dead and niche content is non-negotiable.
How testing and data will make your business easier in 2026.
The routines, boundaries, and support you need to move fast in 2026.
RESOURCES
Try the new Glōci Glow & Debloat flavors HERE
Apply for our Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE
Get on the waitlist for MCM Mastermind HERE
Join the Audacity Challenge HERE!
Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet HERE!
Check out our FREE 90-Day Business Blueprint HERE!
Listen to my free SECRET PODCASTS SERIES - Operation: Rekindle This B*tch
FOLLOW
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Follow glōci: @getgloci
Where F*ck-Yes Dreams Come To Figure It Out. This is where your boldest dreams meet the raw, messy middle—the risks, the failures, and the “WTF am I even doing?” moments.
It’s funny, vulnerable, and real as hell, because chasing big goals isn’t a straight line—it’s a rollercoaster. Top 25 in Entrepreneurship on Apple Podcasts | Forbes Top 11 Female-Led Business Podcasts Hosted by Lori Harder, entrepreneur, podcast host, author and founder of CPG wellness & beauty company Glōci, and your go-to business bestie matchmaker. If you’re here, it’s because you’ve got big dreams and a million ideas, but you’re missing some pieces—and maybe some key people—to bring it all together. We got you.
Follow along on Instagram too @loriharder for more inspiration just like this! This podcast is part of the YAP Media Network.