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

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

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

Show Sponsor:
- 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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