Million Dollar Consulting by Alan Weiss Summary
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The consulting bible that transformed freelancers into millionaires. Alan Weiss's 25-year bestseller reveals why value trumps hourly rates - a strategy embraced by elite consultants worldwide. "The Rock Star of Consulting" provocatively challenges industry norms while teaching you to command premium fees.
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The Million-Dollar Mindset: Beyond Technical Expertise
Imagine walking into a Fortune 500 boardroom with nothing but your expertise and walking out with a six-figure contract. This isn't fantasy-it's the reality of consultants who've mastered what Alan Weiss calls "process expertise." While Frederick Taylor's 1911 "scientific management" broke jobs into components for efficiency, today's elite consultants create value through strategic direction rather than tactical implementation. The evolution from content specialist to process expert represents the fundamental shift in consulting's DNA. When Mercedes North America needed to improve dealership performance, they didn't hire an automotive industry expert-they hired Weiss, who knew nothing about cars but everything about customer service excellence. This distinction between knowing a specific industry (content expertise) and mastering transferable processes (like decision-making or innovation) separates six-figure consultants from seven-figure ones. The danger of specialization is threefold: dominant competitors may outspend you, technological changes can eliminate your niche entirely, and you'll limit both your growth and personal development.
Creating Gravitational Pull: The Marketing Revolution
The Assertive Expert: Why Humility Is Overrated
The Trust Transfer: Converting Prospects to Clients
Value-Based Fees: The Ethical Imperative
Proposals That Close Every Time
The Trusted Advisor: Creating Your Legacy
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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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