🌴165. How to get paid to be yourself feat. Alan Weiss (Weekend Rewind)

Welcome to this Weekend Rewind edition of Talk the Walk — where coffee meets conversation and martinis mix with mindset shifts.In this episode, we explore a bold (and slightly cheeky) question: Can you really get paid to be yourself?Alan Weiss — aka the Rockstar of Consulting — says yes, and he should know. From flat tires on Bentleys to 17-day certifications crammed into a weekend, Alan shares hilarious and hard-hitting stories about value, visibility, and self-worth.Inside this episode:Why "authenticity" is more than a buzzword (and how most people get it wrong)The 3-part filter to turn your passion into profit: market need, excellence, and enthusiasmAlan's infamous "Of course" strategy for saying yes before you know howWhy your name is your brand (and what to say to "I’m not interesting enough")Leanne’s confession about losing patience over a bridge crossing 🙃And what to do when you feel like being visible = being self-indulgentThis conversation is your permission slip to stop acting, start trusting yourself, and build a business where you are the asset. Just don’t expect Alan to do anything involving spreadsheets.QUOTES TO REMEMBER: 💬 “If you want to get paid to be yourself, you have to be fearless.” — Alan Weiss 💬 “Don’t worry about being liked. Worry about being respected.” — Alan Weiss 💬 “Marketing isn’t your job — it’s your identity.” — Leanne Hughes🙋‍♀️ Got a question or comment about the episode? Drop it below — or DM us your biggest takeaway.Thanks for walking with us — see you next episode!Sign up for free for my best articles every week: Work Fame.Show notes for every episode at https://podcast.leannehughes.comP.S. Ready to take things up a level? Here are some ways I can help:Watch My Speaker Reel: Let's energise your next event.Get My Book: Design your workshops fast using The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint. Let's connect on all the channels:Leanne Hughes on LinkedInLeanne Hughes on InstagramVisit my website: leannehughes.comEmail me: [email protected] you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.