What does it mean to be a self-reliant entrepreneur? Our guest today is here to tell us; he has literally written the book on the subject! John Jantsch is a phenomenal speaker and author, and today we're talking about how he uses speaking for lead generation for his business and how he has created longevity and relevancy as a speaker for over 30 years. We wrap up with his latest book, The Self-Reliant Entrepreneur and we do something that we've never done before on any show. Stay tuned for that and much more on today's edition of The Speaker Lab!   THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW How did he quadruple his speaking fees? The importance of being able to evolve your message. Why did he start his podcast? How do you ultimately build the strongest business eco-system? Speakers who get a lot of referrals do this one thing: what is it? Can you determine if you are referable? Why trusting yourself is key to being a speaker and an entrepreneur. What is one of the key markers to success? And much, much more!   EPISODE RESOURCES John Jantsch's web site Duct Tape Marketing, by John Jantsch Referral Engine, by John Jantsch Self-Reliant Entrepreneur, by John Jantsch Duct Tape Marketing podcast John Jantsch on Twitter Got questions? Send them in here! Email me! Read show transcripts here