Chris Dufey Podcast

Not long ago I was sleeping on a couch trying to build my business in time for our first daughter to be born. NOW?  As a father to 4, we’re living between Bali and Australia, and having sold my last coaching company recently—I get to be the brains behind some of the best online businesses. The Chris Dufey Podcast has a simple mission, openly sharing the un-filtered truths to success, and giving you the insights to create the business and life you love. Rather than you feeling overwhelmed with too much information and too many podcasts to listen to… Each episode here is designed to have you stop feeling confused about “what to do”. And gives you the (proven) next steps to get results. Find out more at https://chrisdufey.com/podcast

$1 Million Run Rate. 63 Days. Here’s How. 01/09/2026

$1 Million Run Rate. 63 Days. Here’s How. Most people think scaling means more. More offers. More funnels. More hires. More chaos. That’s the lie. In this video, I break down exactly how I hit a $1M run rate in 63 days with no team, no paid ads, no fancy launch, and why doing less is what finally worked. This came right after I sold my last multi–seven-figure business. I was burnt out. Overbuilt. Drowning in complexity. So I made one promise to myself: This one has to feel light. No 15-person team. No bloated Slack channels. No pretending I love to grind. Just a clean system that prints cash without running my life. Here’s what actually moved the needle: • Why most offers sound clever but don’t solve real pain • The “hell yes” test your offer must pass • How simplifying to one offer, one funnel, one metric changed everything • Why leverage isn’t automation… it’s efficiency • How I rebuilt delivery so clients win faster with less of me • The exact message that filled my calendar with high-value clients • The timeline exercise that shows you what to cut (and what to keep) No standard ‘guru’ speak. No 47-module programs. No outdated hustle advice. Just a simple machine that works even when you’re offline. If your business feels heavier than it should… If you’re working harder but not scaling cleaner… If you want a path to growth that doesn’t wreck your life… This episode is for you. 👇 Subscribe and turn on notifications if you’re done chasing bigger and ready to build better. And grab the link in the description to book a free demo and see the exact system installed step-by-step. You don’t need to work harder. You need a cleaner path. —— In this video: 00:00 — The lie about scaling 00:38 — How I hit a $1M run rate in 63 days 01:05 — Selling my last business and starting over 02:10 — The promise: this one had to feel light 02:55 — Why your business feels heavier than it should 03:25 — One offer, one path, one result 04:05 — Why most offers sound clever but don’t solve pain 04:45 — The “hell yes” test 05:25 — The Rainmakers offer breakdown 06:05 — Why leverage isn’t automation 06:40 — Designing delivery around outcomes, not effort 07:20 — The 8-week delivery model 08:10 — Why most marketing confuses instead of converts 08:40 — Selling clarity instead of tactics 09:15 — The one line that filled our calendar 09:45 — Clean offer + lean delivery + clear message 10:15 — The Shiran timeline exercise 11:00 — Cutting what doesn’t matter 11:30 — The cleanest path to $1M without wrecking your life 12:05 — What to do next —— If this is our first time meeting, hey 👋🏼 I’m Chris Dufey, founder of The Rainmakers. We help coaches and creators scale to $1M Profit with tiny teams and only working 2-4hrs a day. A few years ago, I was sleeping on a couch, scrambling to build a business before my first daughter arrived. She showed up. I wasn’t ready. Now, I’ve got four kids, homes in Bali and Australia, and I build 7- and 8-figure businesses that don’t depend on me. Quick timeline: 18: Became a trainer to get fit 21: Built a PT agency 25: Moved to Dubai, started a business 27: Moved to Bali to figure it out 28: Launched and lost a supplement brand 29: Started coaching fitness pros 31: Founded Coaches Cartel 35: Sold it 36: Consulted 6-9 figure CEOs 38: Started The Rainmakers This channel is for founders who want simple, scalable businesses that buy back time with proven systems that just work. Subscribe, drop a comment, and let’s build a business you actually enjoy running. /episode/index/show/chrisdufey/id/39679510

The Biggest Mistake I Made Chasing "Financial Freedom" 01/05/2026

The Biggest Mistake I Made Chasing "Financial Freedom" Most people say they want financial freedom. Very few ever define what that actually means. And that’s where everything goes wrong. This video isn’t about getting rich. It’s about getting free. For real. I’m sharing this because I’ve lived both sides. Sleeping on a couch. My wife pregnant with our first child. Halfway across the world in Dubai. Selling everything I owned with one question looping in my head: ”Can I actually give them the life they deserve?” I was trapped in time-for-money. Burnt out. Chasing cash thinking it would fix how I felt inside. It didn’t. What changed everything was understanding this: True freedom is downstream from financial freedom. But money alone isn’t the goal. In this episode, I break down: • Why most people misunderstand financial freedom • The difference between external freedom and internal peace • What “f*ck you money” really means • Why a financial cushion changes how you choose clients, projects, and life • The mistake I made that nearly wiped us out financially • How scarcity destroys joy (Yes, even when you’re “successful”) • The invisible scorecards that actually define a rich life • Why most people chase status instead of fulfillment • A simple, boring wealth-building strategy that actually works • How to define your version of “enough” This is honest. Raw. Sometimes uncomfortable. Because financial freedom isn’t about Lamborghinis or renouncing money altogether. It’s about: • peace • choice • alignment • integrity • being able to say no without fear It’s about building a life you’re proud of before you get there, not postponing happiness until some future number. If you’re building a business… If you’re providing for a family… If you feel that internal pull for more meaning, not just more money… Don’t just watch this. Use it. —— In this video: 00:00 — The real question behind financial freedom 01:00 — Sleeping on a couch, wife pregnant, starting over 02:00 — The time-for-money trap 03:00 — Why chasing money didn’t bring peace 04:05 — The five essential freedoms (and why money comes first) 05:15 — External freedom vs internal freedom 06:40 — Why success without peace isn’t success 07:20 — What “fuck you money” actually means 08:40 — Saying no without fear 09:30 — The danger of scarcity-driven decisions 10:45 — The mistake that nearly wiped us out 12:00 — Financial freedom as the foundation 13:10 — How much money is actually enough? 14:20 — Making money vs building wealth 15:15 — The simple wealth-building flywheel 16:30 — Internal vs external scorecards 18:00 — Status games vs a life you’re proud of 19:30 — Why happiness can’t be delayed 20:45 — Defining your own version of freedom 21:50 — Final thoughts and what to do next —— If this is our first time meeting, hey 👋🏼 I’m Chris Dufey, founder of The Rainmakers. We help coaches and creators scale to $1M Profit with tiny teams and only working 2-4hrs a day. A few years ago, I was sleeping on a couch, scrambling to build a business before my first daughter arrived. She showed up. I wasn’t ready. Now, I’ve got four kids, homes in Bali and Australia, and I build 7- and 8-figure businesses that don’t depend on me. Quick timeline: 18: Became a trainer to get fit 21: Built a PT agency 25: Moved to Dubai, started a business 27: Moved to Bali to figure it out 28: Launched and lost a supplement brand 29: Started coaching fitness pros 31: Founded Coaches Cartel 35: Sold it 36: Consulted 6-9 figure CEOs 38: Started The Rainmakers This channel is for founders who want simple, scalable businesses that buy back time with proven systems that just work. Subscribe, drop a comment, and let’s build a business you actually enjoy running. /episode/index/show/chrisdufey/id/39636605

The Conversation Most Men Won’t Have | Sharran Srivatsaa & Chris Dufey 01/01/2026

The Conversation Most Men Won’t Have | Sharran Srivatsaa & Chris Dufey Most people think money fixes everything. It doesn’t. It just exposes what you never defined in the first place. My recent conversation with Sharran Srivatsaa (Acquisition.com President) starts with a quiet tension: building something big while trying not to lose the people who matter most. Fatherhood. Money. Ambition. Guilt. All colliding at once. The truth is this: More income without a framework doesn’t buy freedom. It buys anxiety with better branding. In this episode, we go deep on what actually works: • Why freezing your lifestyle is the real cheat code • The exact definition of financial freedom (no vibes, just math) • How to run a family P&L like a real business • Why most entrepreneurs are chasing income instead of equity • The parenting framework that removes guilt without quitting the mission • How to stop “working harder” and start diagnosing what’s broken • The difference between growth and scale (and why confusing them keeps you stuck) Not with SMART goals. Not with KPIs. Not with OKRs or any of that MBA bullshit. But with simple rules, clear scoreboards, and decisions you can actually live with. One line hit hard: “If you don’t know what ‘enough’ is, you’ll never feel like you’re winning.” This isn’t theory. It’s lived experience. Five exits. 20+ years. Millions made (and millions lost). And a framework that now runs: the business the money and the family (without everything bleeding into everything else). If you’re building fast but feeling off… If money keeps increasing but peace doesn’t… If you’re winning on paper but questioning the cost… This episode is for you. Watch it slowly, and take notes. Then decide what enough actually means for you. 👇 Share it with someone who’s grinding without a scoreboard. And subscribe. More like this is coming. —— In this video: 00:00 — Building the dream while missing the moments 02:10 — Why guilt is the wrong scoreboard 04:35 — Be where your feet are 07:20 — The 4-domain parenting framework 10:45 — Why more money doesn’t create peace 13:30 — Income vs equity (the real game) 17:05 — Freezing your lifestyle is the cheat code 20:50 — Run a family P&L like a business 24:30 — Defining financial freedom (200% rule) 27:40 — What do you actually want? 31:10 — Creating safety without micromanaging 34:55 — Money in karmic balance 38:20 — Why most operators get stuck 41:35 — Maxims as decision guardrails 45:10 — Growth vs scale (stop confusing them) 49:40 — Buy vs build thinking 53:20 — The moment everything clicks —— 👋🏼 If this is our first time meeting, I’m Chris Dufey, founder of The Rainmakers. We help coaches and creators scale to $1M Profit with tiny teams and only working 2-4 hours a day. A few years ago, I was sleeping on a couch, scrambling to build a business before my first daughter arrived. She showed up. I wasn’t ready. Now, I’ve got four kids, homes in Bali and Australia, and I build 7- and 8-figure businesses that don’t depend on me. This channel is for founders who want simple, scalable businesses that buy back time. Subscribe, drop a comment, and let’s build a business you actually enjoy running. /episode/index/show/chrisdufey/id/39579285

Every Funnel I Tried Failed… Except This One 12/29/2025

Every Funnel I Tried Failed… Except This One Most funnels don’t fail quietly. They drain your time. Your energy. And your belief that this shit can actually work. So I tested every (yes, every) funnel so you don’t have to. VSLs. Webinars. Challenges. Tripwires. Quiz funnels. DM scripts. All of it. It took me nine months, and more money than I care to admit. And here’s the truth no one wants to say out loud: Most funnels suck. Unless you’re already internet famous… Have a massive following… Or host a podcast with Tim Ferriss… Almost any funnel can work. But what about the rest of us? What if you’re just a damn good coach who wants great clients consistently? Without living inside content calendars, DMs, or ad dashboards? That’s what this video is about. In this episode, I break down the one funnel that beat everything else every single time, because it’s: • Simple • Clean • Built on trust (not hype) • Scales without big ad budgets • Works even with a small or nonexistent audience We talk about why: • Followers don’t equal buyers • Daily content farms lead to burnout, not scale • DM closing repels high-trust clients • Most funnels fail because the market doesn’t believe anymore And what actually works instead. I call it the Trust Engine. It’s the highest-converting system we’ve ever tested and we’ve installed it in 200+ coaching businesses across niches. Health. Business. Relationships. Agencies. Service pros. Same result. Because it’s built on three things: 1. A strong, obvious offer 2. Smart nurture that builds trust before the call 3. A clean sales process with zero pressure No “only 3 spots left” bullshit. Just a system that helps serious buyers make serious decisions. And this isn’t theory. We’ve helped: • Coaches go from $32k → $108k/month in 90 days • Coaches hit $240k in a quarter after years of funnel hopping • Coaches with zero audience book 21 calls in 10 days and close $40k If your business feels noisy… If your funnel isn’t converting… If you’re doing too much for too little return… This episode will save you months of wasted effort. —— In this video: 00:00 — I tested every funnel so you don’t have to 00:35 — Why most funnels fail 01:05 — The myth of massive followings 01:40 — Why daily content leads to burnout 02:15 — The DM closing lie 02:50 — What actually works: the Trust Engine 03:20 — Why trust beats tactics 03:55 — The 3 pillars of a high-converting funnel 04:30 — Why your offer matters more than the funnel 05:05 — Smart nurture vs pressure selling 05:40 — Clean sales with zero gimmicks 06:10 — Real client results (across niches) 07:00 — Why most funnels fail in today’s market 07:40 — Engineering trust at scale 08:20 — Finding the choke point in your business 08:55 — Stay in your zone of genius 09:35 — What to do next —— If this is our first time meeting, hey 👋🏼 I’m Chris Dufey, founder of The Rainmakers. We help coaches and creators scale to $1M Profit with tiny teams and only working 2-4hrs a day. A few years ago, I was sleeping on a couch, scrambling to build a business before my first daughter arrived. She showed up. I wasn’t ready. Now, I’ve got four kids, homes in Bali and Australia, and I build 7- and 8-figure businesses that don’t depend on me. Quick timeline: 18: Became a trainer to get fit 21: Built a PT agency 25: Moved to Dubai, started a business 27: Moved to Bali to figure it out 28: Launched and lost a supplement brand 29: Started coaching fitness pros 31: Founded Coaches Cartel 35: Sold it 36: Consulted 6-9 figure CEOs 38: Started The Rainmakers This channel is for founders who want simple, scalable businesses that buy back time with proven systems that just work. Subscribe, drop a comment, and let’s build a business you actually enjoy running. /episode/index/show/chrisdufey/id/39569560

Successful People REFUSE To Talk About This 12/26/2025

Successful People REFUSE To Talk About This Most entrepreneurs claim they're building their business for their family, but their calendar tells another story. In this video, I share how I built a “successful” business on paper. Revenue was climbing, Stripe was pinging, everyone thought I was winning. But behind the scenes, I was overworked, disconnected from my wife and kids, and losing myself in the grind. Until I got a wake-up call I couldn’t ignore. This is the true story of how I simplified everything, leaned on systems, and built a business that no longer runs me—so I could scale without sacrifice. In this video: 00:00 Starting the lie we all buy 00:08 Chasing growth over presence 00:17 Revenue up, but why was I doing it? 00:27 The “grind harder” mindset trap 00:35 Why hustle felt heroic 00:41 The lie I told myself it was for my family 01:03 When it stopped being worth it 01:07 10–14 hour days, living in “busy” 01:14 The wake‑up call from my wife 01:29 The moment my daughter asked for time 01:54 Realizing growth without health/family is destruction 02:02 I stopped the madness, not the business 02:20 My business runs when I step away 02:37 Who this message is for (coaches/consultants) 03:17 What’s possible with systems, not hustle 03:53 The real cost of chasing revenue only 04:03 What the true scoreboard is: peace, presence, purpose 04:18 If you feel stuck, here’s your choice 05:26 What I want you to walk away with 05:51 Final thoughts and next steps ___ 👋🏼 If this is our first time meeting, I’m Chris Dufey, founder of The Rainmakers. We help coaches and creators scale to $1M profit with tiny teams, clean systems, and more freedom. A few years ago, I was sleeping on a couch, scrambling to build a business before my first daughter arrived. She showed up. I wasn’t ready. Now, I’ve got four kids, homes in Bali and Australia, and I build 7- and 8-figure businesses that don’t depend on me. This channel is for founders who want simple, scalable businesses that buy back time. Subscribe, drop a comment, and let’s build a business you actually enjoy running. /episode/index/show/chrisdufey/id/39523460

PROVEN $1M Playbook (8 Steps) 12/22/2025

PROVEN $1M Playbook (8 Steps) If you’re a coach or consultant working hard but still stuck, growth not matching effort, and the freedom you started for still feels out of reach, you’re in the right place. I’m not here to sell hype or funnels. I built and sold my own coaching biz. I helped agencies hit $200K/month. I consulted 7 to 9 figure founders. Now I’m here to help you build a business that works without burning you out. In this video: 00:00 Why a million dollar month is possible 00:20 It’s not magic, it’s a system 00:35 Why most coaches stay stuck 01:07 Real results, real numbers 02:18 How the Rainmakers Model was built 03:17 Why this is worth your time 03:48 How the model works 04:21 Retention and client lifetime value 05:24 Lock in consistent profit 05:41 The 8 accelerators 07:03 More leads, better conversions, bigger deals 08:59 Reduce churn and increase retention 11:02 Add more offers, build ascension 12:28 Grow your total market 13:30 Profit matters 15:06 Build a business that runs without you 17:09 Spot what’s missing 18:47 What working with us looks like 19:57 Why we vet every partner 20:26 Already have a team? We plug in 20:43 No hype promises, just real talk 21:17 What time you need to invest 21:52 Why we call it a true partnership 22:51 Why we limit how many partners we take 23:39 How to apply 24:22 What kind of results are possible 24:58 What to expect after you apply 25:25 Is 15 minutes worth it 25:45 What to do next — If this is our first time meeting, hey 👋🏼 I’m Chris Dufey, founder of The Rainmakers. We help coaches and creators scale to $1M Profit with tiny teams and only working 2-4hrs a day. A few years ago, I was sleeping on a couch, scrambling to build a business before my first daughter arrived. She showed up. I wasn’t ready. Now, I’ve got four kids, homes in Bali and Australia, and I build 7- and 8-figure businesses that don’t depend on me. Quick timeline: 18: Became a trainer to get fit 21: Built a PT agency 25: Moved to Dubai, started a business 27: Moved to Bali to figure it out 28: Launched and lost a supplement brand 29: Started coaching fitness pros 31: Founded Coaches Cartel 35: Sold it 36: Consulted 6–9 figure CEOs 38: Started The Rainmakers This channel is for founders who want simple, scalable businesses that buy back time with proven systems that just work. Subscribe, drop a comment, and let’s build a business you actually enjoy running. /episode/index/show/chrisdufey/id/39523445

How To Add $318K in 30 Days (Without More Leads) 12/18/2025

How To Add $318K in 30 Days (Without More Leads) If you’re still stuck selling, delivering, and scrambling for the next sale, this will hit home. One client added $318,000 in recurring revenue in 30 days. No viral reels. No fancy funnels. No massive team. Just a better system. Most coaches are trapped on the high-ticket hamster wheel. Make a sale, deliver, repeat. It feels like growth, but it’s just a business built on burnout. The moment leads dry up, panic sets in. And the cycle starts all over again. I’ll show you how to break free from that trap and install the same 3-part system we use to scale coaches to $100K–$300K+ months without chaos. In this video: 00:00 Why most coaches stay stuck 00:08 How one client hit $318K fast 00:26 The trap of one-off sales 00:54 What happens when leads dry up 01:24 Real 7–9 figure businesses don’t rely on hustle 01:45 Turning clients into recurring revenue 02:00 Why freedom lives in the backend 02:30 The Recurring Revenue Engine explained 03:00 Ascension paths and doubling LTV 03:30 Fulfillment systems that run without you 04:10 The Trust Engine: show-up rates and conversions 05:30 Real numbers from real clients 07:00 Scaling with systems, not stress 08:00 Why personalization beats more free info 08:30 How to install this in your business 09:00 Your next move if you’re done guessing — 👋🏼 If this is our first time meeting, I’m Chris Dufey, founder of The Rainmakers. We help coaches and creators scale to $1M Profit with tiny teams and only working 2-4 hours a day. A few years ago, I was sleeping on a couch, scrambling to build a business before my first daughter arrived. She showed up. I wasn’t ready. Now, I’ve got four kids, homes in Bali and Australia, and I build 7- and 8-figure businesses that don’t depend on me. This channel is for founders who want simple, scalable businesses that buy back time. Subscribe, drop a comment, and let’s build a business you actually enjoy running. /episode/index/show/chrisdufey/id/39462045

The $1M Model That Lets You Work 3 Days a Week 12/16/2025

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