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 enthusiasm
• Alan's infamous "Of course" strategy for saying yes before you know how
• Why 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-indulgent

This 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

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