Concluding what has been a two-week birthday celebration for my wife, TLM (The Lovely Maria), we arrived in New York yet again for a quick overnight to see Hugh Jackman at Radio City Music Hall, having maneuvered the seating as close to Hugh as I could. The venue is completely refurbished, a time machine into an elegant past, with classic Art Deco style, right down to the huge, elegant restrooms, with large lounges adjoining. (I know that’s an odd observation, but everyone comments on them.)
Six thousand people managed to get themselves seated within five minutes of the curtain. This is the fourth time I’ve seen Jackman, the other times being a concert in Boston and two times on Broadway. He is one of the most multi-talented performers I’ve ever seen. He has an amazing voice, dances well, and most of you have probably seen his movies. He has a jump rope routine that is hard to believe even as you're watching it.
He was on for two solid hours and, unlike the great Billy Joel concerts in Madison Square Garden, I didn’t have to stand for two hours! (You can a photo on my blog on my blog https://alanweiss.com/hugh-jackman-in-the-big-apple/). The only time I took my eyes off of him was when he danced with Kate Hudson, who was mostly failing to wear what was almost a dress.
We walked back to the Chatwal Hotel (seven blocks, close to my record) in 75° weather on crowded New York streets at 10:15, fortunately finding a Nathan’s truck a half block from our hotel. (One of my many addictions.)
Over two weeks we had seen two plays, this concert, had business meetings with clients (and friends) and dined in super restaurants, LeCoucou being world class. Not one Uber was ever late, not one driver anything less than courteous. This is the Big Apple.
I respect people who would rather lead a rural life and avoid the crowds and hassle. But I’ve been coming to Manhattan since I was about five, when my parents could eke out a few bucks for a meal and a movie. And now I’m “known” in many of the best restaurants and the finest hotels. And I’ve learned one thing is unequivocally true.
If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere.
The Fishbowl: In January I’ll be starting a year-long, monthly, “live” coaching session whereby one member of the group will be coached by me for 45 minutes on a current issue of theirs, we’ll deconstruct what happened, and then have 45 minutes of Q&A. This is a variation of the very popular “fishbowl” technique I ran a few years ago.
You may volunteer to be the person coached or simply watch. You needn’t attend every session and I will provide video to everyone afterwards along with written commentary. This should build your coaching prowess considerably.
This will be $500 for the year and I’m offering it to you, here, first, because I’ll obviously have limited participation. My offer to you is $400. (An hour of my “situational coaching” on my site is $2,500, so this is a hell of a deal if you choose to be coached or even just observe.)
You can register here: https://alanweiss.com/store/quick-pay/
I’ll cut off registration in December, but if you wait and we’re filled, I can only put you on a waiting list. If for any reason I don’t run it, you’ll receive a full refund prior to the end of this year.
The Proof Behind Social Proof
Has anyone ever asked you, “Give me an example of your point?” and you suddenly forgot how to speak? Or have you said, “Let me give you an example…,” and then have immediately gone into brain freeze without any ice cream? “Social Proof” comprises pragmatic examples that others can readily relate to which reinforce your point instantly.
When you “open the hood” on social proof, beneath is actually a psychological dynamic which creates normative pressure assuring that the actions of others are appropriate and should be imitated. A desire to “fit in” is created.
Join me for 90 minutes and fill your conversations, narrative, and collateral with social proof that will build your brand and fill your bank account. People ask what research I invest in for my success. I don’t. Then they ask what my investigative habits are. I don’t have any. “So what DO you do?” they ask.
I look around.
Learn how to look around to dominate conversations and close business: October 14, 2025. 10:30 to noon, US eastern time. Video and Zoom notes included. Fee: $350 until and including Sept. 30, $500 thereafter. https://alanweiss.com/growth-experiences/the-proof-behind-social-proof/
BOOK SPRINT begins Nov. 3, 60-minute weekly call to create a completed, professional book proposal in the following 60 days. I have an 80%+ record placing these books with publishers for the last five years. I will introduce the proposal to agents and publishers (and so can you) and provide an additional 30 days of support for the book. The fee is only $4,500. Stop procrastinating and produce your first (or next) book, which is how I’ve attracted well over 90% of my business over the years. Register here and I’ll send the simple prep work: https://alanweiss.com/store/quick-pay/
AI: Alan Intelligence
My unique AI resource which will direct you to the relevant aspects of my entire body of work to answer your “real time” questions about proposals, value based fees, conceptual agreement, avoiding “ghosting,” and thousands of other issues with text, audio, and video resources, all of which you can download. Please go here to gain lifelong, constantly growing access to my work, including referral to specific pages in my books which you can access online: https://alanweiss.com/ai-alan-intelligence/ If you decide at any time to engage in one of my two elite, personal coaching relationships, I'll deduct the full fee you've paid for this resource.
Zoom Workshops 2025: Join me on September 9 for our next installment. If you can’t attend “live” you’ll still receive the video and the AI Companion transcript. https://alanweiss.com/growth-experiences/zoom-workshops-2025/ October 7: Self-Awareness and Self-Honesty. This is the psychological issue of our times.
Million Dollar Consulting® for the World: I’ve provided 14 modules with videos from me, from your colleagues globally, slides, and text. They include everything from launch to self-esteem, proposals to fees, closing business to creating a brand. No upsells! It’s only $115. What do you think about a 10,000:1 ROI? We have over 500 people from 47 countries. https://milliondollarconsultingcourse.com
Million Dollar Consulting® for the World ADVANCED: The new program contains over 60 videos and has 15 modules focusing on what to do in the buyer’s office, overcoming crises, financial planning, and much, much more. https://alanweiss.com/growth-experiences/advanced-global-learning-program/
Million Dollar Consulting® for the World GRADUATE: Another 12 modules with videos by me and your peers on contemporary issues such as Raising Fees Aggressively, How to Be Consistently Interviewed, Maximizing Happiness, and Managing Multiple projects. Join the people from 57 countries who are availing themselves of this inexpensive way to dramatically grow their businesses in any economic times. How does 100:1 ROI sound? https://milliondollarconsultingcourse.com/graduate-learning-program/