{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"209. Diving Deep On &quot;The Rainmaker Method&quot; - Part 3: AUTOMATION","description":"Hey Rainmakers! It\u2019s Chelsey and Stephen, and we\u2019re back with the final episode of our three-part Rainmaker Method series\u2014this one\u2019s all about AUTOMATION. If you\u2019re craving more time freedom in your life and business, this episode is for you. We\u2019re diving into what it looks like to make your business more hands-off, and how the automation pillar fits into the Rainmaker Method alongside leverage and solution. Automation gets tossed around a lot, but we\u2019re breaking it down in a way that makes it practical and doable\u2014even if you\u2019re just getting started. We share our early days of building systems from scratch, learning tools like Zapier (or Zapier... the debate is real!), and how a few small tweaks can lead to big time savings. This episode is loaded with simple ways to buy back your time through smart software, outsourcing, and AI tools that are more accessible than ever. Chelsey gets real about the fears and perfectionism that hold so many of us back from outsourcing or setting up automation. We talk about that mindset shift\u2014from &quot;no one can do it like me&quot; to &quot;someone can do it 80% as well and free up my brain space!&quot; Stephen walks through how to identify your buyback rate, hire your first virtual assistant, and how to actually communicate your style when passing off tasks. We wrap up by showing how all three pillars\u2014leverage, solution, and automation\u2014come together inside our Amazon-based businesses and the Rainmaker Mastermind. If you\u2019re building something big and want to do it without sacrificing your time, your family, or your health, this framework is the compass we keep coming back to. Let\u2019s build businesses that work for us, not the other way around. Links for this episode: Connect with us: \u25ba Rainmaker Instagram: @therainmakerfamily \u25ba Chelsey Instagram: @chels_diaz \u25ba Stephen Instagram: @steezdiaz \u25ba TikTok: @therainmakerfamily \u25ba Facebook: @diazfamilylegacy \u25ba Website: therainmakerfamily.com Join Our Next Rainmaker Challenge - How To Make Passive Income From Home:  https:\/\/therainmakerchallenge.com Save On Our Favorite Things: https:\/\/rainmakerfamily.com\/deals Watch The Million Dollar Mama Case Study: https:\/\/www.makeitrainmomma.com\/casestudy &amp;nbsp; Episode Minute by Minute:&amp;nbsp;  0:00 \u2013 Introduction to Part 3: Automation 1:30 \u2013 Passive Income vs. Leveraged Income 4:00 \u2013 Relative Income Explained 6:00 \u2013 Our First Steps into Automation 8:00 \u2013 What Holds People Back from Outsourcing 10:00 \u2013 Perfectionism, Communication, and the \u201c80% Rule\u201d 13:00 \u2013 How to Hire Your First Virtual Assistant 16:00 \u2013 Fiverr, Upwork, OnlineJobs.ph: Our Favorite Tools 18:00 \u2013 AI Tools and Automating Repetitive Tasks 20:00 \u2013 Letting AI Save You Time in Content and Communication 21:00 \u2013 Recap of the Rainmaker Method 23:00 \u2013 How We Apply This on Amazon 28:00 \u2013 Want Support? Join Our Mastermind  ","author_name":"The Rainmaker Family Show | Build Your Family Business","author_url":"https:\/\/rainmakerfamily.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/35898120\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/35898120"}