As professional speakers, we talk a lot about scaling our businesses, landing high-paying gigs, and commanding premium fees, but we rarely talk about the physical baseline required to sustain that level of output. Gruelling travel schedules, high-stakes presentation days, and constant pushing can easily lead to burnout if you aren't intentionally protecting your greatest asset—your health. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I am joined by the incredible Mark Black—a heart and double-lung transplant recipient turned marathon runner and CSP—to discuss what it truly takes to build a thriving, sustainable speaking business without sacrificing your well-being. Mark shares his remarkable personal story alongside actionable strategies for managing stamina, setting non-negotiable boundaries on the road, and shifting into a mindset that prioritizes long-term vitality. Grab your pen, because whether you are just getting started or stepping onto global stages, this is a conversation your life and your business both need to hear.Highlights you won’t want to miss:Managing Your Health While Running a Speaking Business 0:00A lifetime of health challenges 2:00A miracle donor and a marathon 8:00Speaking, as a career? 11:00Climbing the speaking hill 16:00Bonus time 22:00Prepare and recover 27:00Finding the motivation to keep going 35:00See you next time 40:05If you want to hear some great ideas to help you manage your health, move through challenges and keep your speaking business running, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit: https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcast/

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