Plus, Weiss gives you sophisticated how-to's. Again, not theories, but proven techniques that he illustrates how and why they work. I've been able to immediately apply many of the ideas in the book. Guess what? They DELIVER. I loved this book so much I am giving it to my consulting and "going solo" friends.

Like me, you may have read MILLION DOLLAR CONSULTING or MONEY TALKS: HOW TO MAKE A MILLION AS A SPEAKER, also by Alan Weiss. I found THE ULTIMATE CONSULTANT to be a great follow-up. The material was fresh and current. It expanded upon ideas in the previous books, and wasn't just a rehash of material.

The best thing is THE ULTIMATE CONSULTANT is the start of a series. If you buy this book, I guarantee you will be like me...eagerly waiting for the next book installment!

If you are serious about expanding your consulting business, this is the book you want. I believe that, which is why I am putting my name down for this review.


Same old Weiss   August 2, 2001
 21 out of 23 found this review helpful

Save your money on this book because it's the same old Weiss books repackaged under a new publisher.

This hardback is the best looking book, aesthetically, that he's written. However, his content about passive marketing, upsells (books, tapes, etc.) and value based fees he's done already. (Strategies which most consultants already practice.) This advice is no different than Peter Drucker's work circa 1985 (See "Flawless Consulting") This book is supposed to be for "advanced consultants" but the basics of the book are no different than his previous books. I'd like to see some fresh content from him. Hopefully, this is not part one of a seven part series of the same old rehash from Weiss. Or worse yet, a series devoted to "consulting case studies."

Anyone need a used copy?


Weiss Points Us to the Obvious   August 31, 2001
 17 out of 19 found this review helpful

Prior to purchasing Weiss' new book, I saw the ratings and read the reviews -- then bought it anyway. Contrary to some comments that this is a rehash of his previous points, I found value in it. Perhaps I value these type of books differently than others. True 'there's not a lot new under the sun', and that is true of books on consulting. But consider this, especially if you're a practicing consultant as I am. I purchase books for 4 reasons that add value: 1)They discuss standards/laws/regulations; 2) They discuss basic techniques common to an industry/profession; 3) They discuss techniques the author particularly found valuable; and/or 4)The most valuable -- they provide positive affirmation that what I've chosen to do is worth doing, even when in a down period/slump. I believe that if you finish a book (or workshop/seminar) with one point that will be used, then the ($) for a book [or ($) for a workshop] is money well spent. And if the idea/point is one that we've seen before, but the way it's currently presented now causes us to finally ACT on it, then the value to us is incalcuable. All of Weiss' books cause me to act on a point or two. Hence its value to me. I look forward to others in the series.


Million Dollar Consulting, Part II   July 11, 2003
 9 out of 10 found this review helpful

After having spent almost twice the money for this book than Alan's "Million Dollar Consulting", I found little to no new information. Take my advice: buy a copy of Alan's wonderful "Million Dollar Consulting" and spend the savings elsewhere in your practice. Good luck.


Consulting Resource   November 29, 2001
 7 out of 11 found this review helpful

This book is an excellent item to help you begin a consulting profession. It has been an inspiration and resource for myself. An excellent book!