Alan Weiss

Alan Weiss is the author behind one of my FAVORITE books on consulting and business ever — Million Dollar Consulting. In today's podcast, I talk to Alan about his thoughts on business and life. Learn how he grew a million-dollar business after getting fired and starting from zero, plus more. Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/88

Dr. Alan Weiss, a polarizing figure in the consulting industry, discusses building authority through publishing, choosing a contrarian position, and growing a consulting business. They also talk about reframing conversations with clients, the importance of confidence, and long-term relationships. Alan shares his perspective on continued growth, innovation, and the impact of his provocative style. The host emphasizes the significance of courage, trademarking, productivity, books in personal and business development, content creation, and leaving a positive impact.

Contrarian Marketing Podcast hosts Kevin and Eli have an in-depth conversation with Alan Weiss, author of over 60 books on consulting. They discuss Alan's background, approach to consulting, learning, and more. Topics include becoming a successful consultant, specializing vs generalizing, what makes a great consultant, writing books, technology and AI.

Who better to learn about consulting from than "the consultants consultant" Alan Weiss? Alan wrote the famous best selling book "Million Dollar Consultant" and is the author of over 60 books on consulting and business. In this episode Matt and Jacob sit down with Alan to discuss how the principles of Alan's books can be applied to brand strategy. We explore why consultancy is a good option, different consulting approaches, how to sell it and how to grow a consulting practice. We go deep into value based billing and show how selling time is a terrible idea. Matt is especially thrilled with this episode as he has been using Alan's techniques to great success. This episode is NOT to be missed!

In this discussion, Alan Weiss, a renowned consultant and author known for 'Million Dollar Consulting,' delves into the art of community building. He emphasizes the power of vibrant, inclusive communities in tech, sharing insights from his forthcoming book. Alan discusses multimedia's role in engagement and how strategic planning trumps tactical decisions. He addresses attracting senior executives and maintaining active participation, while highlighting how AI and chatbots can enhance community dynamics. Get ready to reshape your understanding of community essentials!