#52: Grant Baldwin

Mar 4, 2024

Grant Baldwin shares his journey from youth pastor to keynote speaker, offering practical tips for effective storytelling and leadership. Topics include commanding a room, planning speeches, audience engagement, business investment, charitable giving, and parenting values. Books mentioned: 48 Days to the Work You Love, The 4-Hour Workweek, and 10x Is Easier Than 2x. Connect with Grant on various platforms for more insights.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Mastering the Art of Paid Speaking Engagements

01:55 • 22min

Enhancing Storytelling Techniques for Better Engagement

23:38 • 6min

Exploring the Role of Humor in Public Speaking and Presentation Content

29:22 • 2min

Balancing Preparation and Authenticity in Speech Delivery

31:22 • 13min

Parenting in Affluent Environments

44:39 • 14min

Navigating Marriage through Intentionality and Shared Experiences

58:44 • 4min

The Power of Seeking Help and Specialization

01:02:19 • 26min

Crafting Impactful Speeches Through Storytelling

01:28:15 • 14min

Promotion of the Speaker Lab resources and a message to the listeners

01:41:48 • 2min

Grant Baldwin describes himself as a “normal dude” who has earned millions delivering 500+ paid speaking engagements around the world. He founded The Speaker Lab to teach what he’s learned about communication and connection – two of the most critical skills to advance your career or grow your business.

In this episode, Grant talks about his journey from burned out youth pastor to well-paid keynote speaker and shares practical tips you can use to become a more effective storyteller, marketer, and leader today.

Grant also talks about:
- How to command a room even if you’re not a confident speaker
- Exactly how to plan a “best man” speech or any other type of talk
- The two questions every audience needs you to answer
- How he’d improve Brandon’s “bathroom mirror” story
- Why he invests most of his money back into his own business
- How he ensures his kids don’t grow up spoiled
- His family’s approach to charitable giving
- Getting his pilot’s license

Books Mentioned:
- 48 Days to the Work You Love by Dan Miller
- The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss
- 10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy

Connect with [Grant:

Book: The Successful Speaker: Five Steps for Booking Gigs, Getting Paid, and Building Your Platform

https://www.amazon.com/Successful-Speaker-Booking-Building-Platform/dp/0801094089

The Speaker Lab Podcast https://thespeakerlab.com/podcast/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespeakerlab/

Website: https://grantbaldwin.com/

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Grant’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):
- The Make-A-Wish Foundation https://wish.org/

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- Podcast Pointman, the podcast agency that produces this very show and a handful of other Top-1% podcasts. Watch the podcast growth masterclass here: https://www.podcastpointman.com

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