You can't build a business that lasts if your health, your launch plan, or your culture is broken. In this special episode, Lori and I sit down with three of our VIP Mastermind members. Courtney Saye, founder of the Functional Fertility Clinic, breaks down how she helps couples conceive by solving what conventional medicine overlooks. Sarina Virk Torrendell, a startup veteran from Postmates to Apple to Meta, shares what most founders get wrong about launching and scaling. Ashley Ansuini, founder of The Good Place Pilates, breaks down how to train your team to deliver a brand experience that builds loyalty and community. We dive into product-market fit, team culture, and bold moves that drive growth. Get ready to build a business with both impact and income! HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 How do you help couples achieve pregnancy through functional fertility? 03:00 How gut health issues and yeast overgrowth block conception. 09:45 The profile of driven entrepreneurs and why stress impacts fertility. 14:30 The top five factors that sabotage conception. 16:15 Courtney's free course on the Functional Fertility method. 19:30 Sarina's journey from early Postmates to Apple, Meta, and Amazon. 22:00 Lessons on solving the "cold start problem" when building marketplaces. 25:30 What most founders get wrong about go-to-market strategy. 30:45 The mindset shift from operator to founder. 34:00 How do you balance being a founder while raising two young kids? 37:00 What are the startup trends in AI, lean teams, and building in public? 41:15 Why running a physical studio is harder than an online business. 43:45 The biggest risks and rewards of signing a lease. 48:00 How to train staff to see clients as more than just customers. 51:30 Why Pilates instructors need 450+ hours of training. 01:00:00 Advice to anyone intimidated by Pilates. RESOURCES Get Courtney Saye's FREE Course HERE ! Learn more about Sarina Virk Torrendell and Seed28 HERE ! Experience Ashley Ansuini's The Good Place Pilates in Las Vegas HERE ! 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 Follow Courtney: @courtneylsaye Follow Sarina: @withsarina Follow Ashley: @_ashleysue_
