🌴151. Running a global empire without a team feat. Alan Weiss (Weekend Rewind)

In today’s episode of Talk the Walk, I bring you a spicy, spirited convo with the one and only Alan Weiss — and we go deep (and a little rogue) on a hot topic: Do you really need a virtual assistant to grow your business?Alan says no. Emphatically.And look — this wasn't even our planned topic. A throwaway comment Alan made in a previous episode (about VAs being an ego play before you're earning $5M+) sparked a flood of DMs, so we decided to go full throttle on it.In this episode, we talk about:Why Alan runs a seven-figure business with zero staff (and what he does instead)The difference between subcontracting and hiringWhy most people hire out of fear or ego — not needAlan’s daily habits, discipline, and why his Filofax > your fancy scheduling softwareHow to stay ultra-responsive (and why that’s a competitive edge)The real cost of outsourcing the basics before you’ve mastered them yourselfWhat you should outsource first (hint: it’s not your inbox)And of course, the joy of sponsored coffee mugs and martinis at 7am 🍸☕Plus: You’ll hear my confession about sending Alan a Calendly link (his horror!) and how I found myself nervously calling his landline at 5am — yep, we’re taking it back to old-school consulting.Whether you’ve got a VA, are thinking of hiring one, or just want to tighten up your solo game, this one’s a must-listen.Mentioned:American Express concierge servicesWhy email is NOT a task management systemAlan’s infamous Monday Morning MemoThe difference between success and perfectionWhy subcontracting beats staffing (and gives you your life back)🎧 Grab your coffee, martini, or matcha — and come talk the walk with us.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 2025 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.