A successful speaking business doesn’t just happen, it’s a culmination of hard work, dedication and consistently putting strategies in place to grow and flourish over time.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are thrilled to welcome legendary speaker Mark LeBlanc. Mark runs a speaking business based in Minneapolis. He conducts presentations (over one thousand) on how creating an extreme sliver of focus can put more money in your pocket as a business owner. His keynote speech titled Never Be the Same is a catalyst for how consistency plays a vital role in achieving in times of challenge and change. Mark has published or co-authored four books, including his first book, Growing Your Business which became an underground bestseller and boasts over 800 quantity orders of fifty copies of more. Other books include: Never Be the Same, Build Your Consulting Practice and Defining YOU. “It’s the difference between earning a living and creating a life.” ~Mark LeBlanc Listen to the podcast below: Highlights you won’t want to miss: * Mark’s journey started at the tender age of 21.  1:15 * Licensing your intellectual property.  4:15 * Mark’s “anti-boot camp” – The Achiever’s Circle.  11:55 * The biggest flash points in Mark’s career.  15:40 * The “Trifecta”.  18:45 * Magnetic vs. Dynamic speakers.  23:45 * The Camino.  32:50 Mark was inducted into the Minnesota Speakers Hall of Fame in 2006 and earned his CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) designation from the National Speakers Association in 2018. He served NSA as national president in 2007-2008. The Minnesota Chapter of the NSA created The Mark LeBlanc Award for outstanding service in 1997 and presents the award annually to a deserving person. If you would like to learn some of Mark’s best practices for true business growth, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode. I hope you’ll download and learn. Podcast Resources: Mark’s website:  http://www.markleblanc.com/ Mark’s email:  mark@growingyourbusiness.com  Lee Glickstein: https://speakingcirclesinternational.com/ Want More? Want to hear more episodes of the Wealthy Speaker podcast or subscribe so you never miss an interview? Check out the podcast episode archive, HERE or subscribe on either iTunes or Stitcher below.