Grant is the first speaker I have had in quite some time that the students raved about.

– Glenice Hall, State Director Minnesota Delta Epsilon Chi view all

If you are looking for something different from your next speaker, consider Grant Baldwin. He won't disappoint.

– Kirk Lawson, National Executive Director Business Professionals of America view all

Grant is as genuinely concerned and effective of a speaker as anyone I have encountered.

– Ray Wheeler, GEAR UP Coordinator Kentucky GEAR UP view all

We were extremely pleased with Grant’s performance and encourage other universities to consider him for their programs.

– Sarah Rockwell Merrill, Orientation Coordinator Iowa State University view all

Grant is one of the best speakers I've ever seen!

– Former National FBLA President view all

I found Grant Baldwin to be everything he is advertised to be, and more.

– Bradd Anderson, Youth Development Specialist Missouri 4-H view all

I heard the message from your keynote referenced several times throughout the conference. I even used the "No Excuses" line myself!

– Christine Hollingsworth, State Advisor Missouri FCCLA view all

Grant was a positive influence and presence throughout the entire conference.

– Lisa Stoner, State Advisor Delaware BPA view all

Who is Grant Baldwin?

Grant Baldwin is an engaging communicator and a leading teen expert who is making a significant impact in the lives of students across the country.

SPEAKER

In the past 8 years, Grant has delivered over 500 presentations to over 250,000 students in 42 different states. He has a unique ability to capture an audience's attention with comedy and humor, yet still challenge them to think and apply action to their lives. Grant speaks at schools, conferences, conventions, camps, retreats, and other events for students and those who work with students.

AUTHOR

Grant is the author of the book, Reality Check, which is a guide for helping students make the transition from high school into college and the real world. He also recently released a curriculum based on the book that is being used with students across the country. Grant has also written several e-books including his popular resource for students called "How To Go To College For FREE!"

STUDENT SPECIALIST

Having formerly been a youth pastor and having worked with students for nearly a decade, Grant gets students. He is able to connect with and relate to their worlds. From sporting events to school cafeteria lunches, Grant has spent countless hours helping students deal with the ups and downs of life.

ENTREPRENEUR

From his early days of mowing lawns to running a local vending route with nearly 50 locations to operating a retail eBay business that sold items in 20+ countries, Grant loves being an entrepreneur. He was named to GO Magazine's "20 Under 30" list for 2009 for his work as an entrepreneur.

FAMILY MAN

While Grant does love speaking and inspiring students, he loves his wife and daughters more! He was lucky enough to convince his gorgeous high school sweetheart, Sheila, to marry him and together they have three energetic little girls that Daddy chases all over the house!

A LITTLE HISTORY

Growing up, Grant always enjoyed challenging and inspiring those around him to overcome obstacles and be something significant in life. Having experienced multiple divorces within his family, Grant knew what it was to turn hardship into hope. As a teenager, he began to see how he could use his challenges to encourage and empower those around him.

NORMAL GUY

When he's not traveling and speaking to students, Grant lives in Springfield, Missouri where he is a pretty normal guy. He likes running, golf, reading, cookie dough ice cream, and long walks on the beach with his wife...except they don't have beaches in Missouri.

Grant would love to talk with you anytime so feel free to email him at grant@grantbaldwin.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question for Grant? Check the list of frequently asked questions below. If you don't find an answer, please Contact Us.

How did you get started speaking?

I first got my taste of public speaking in high school. I also spoke in small group settings in my church and loved it. After college, I was a youth pastor and had multiple opportunities to speak to students on a weekly basis.

Later, I worked with a school assembly organization doing presentations around the country and eventually started my own business as a speaker.

That’s a pretty condensed version, but you can get the longer version of how I got started here and here.

I want to become a speaker...any advice?

Becoming a good speaker takes time and practice. Every good speaker was once a horrible speaker. But after years of practice and trial and error, you get better. So if you’re just starting, speak at anything you can. Start with local clubs, school classrooms, your church, or maybe all your grandma’s cats.

When you get to a point where people start inviting you to come speak at their event or school, you know you’re getting there. Then run it like a business. You’ve got to do a lot of marketing to let people know who you are and what you do. It takes a while, so unfortunately most people give up. But if you stick with it, you too could have your own FAQ page (pretty glamorous huh ;)

Here are some additional tips I wrote about here. If you have more questions about becoming a speaker, email me anytime at grant@grantbaldwin.com.

What’s your favorite place to visit?

My standard answer is wherever I currently am is my favorite place ;)

I love Chicago...definitely one of my favorite big cities. I also like New York, Seattle, San Francisco, Denver, San Diego, and DC. Our family loves beaches so we love Florida and Hawaii.

What do you like to do for fun?

I like to spend time with my girls, go on dates with my wife, or enjoy a nice run. I like to read and dabble with gardening (don’t judge me) and occasionally play some golf.

What’s the best part about being a speaker?

I love meeting new people and seeing new places. I love traveling around and seeing different parts of the country. I also love the amount of time I get to be home with my girls and the flexibility I have with my schedule.

Who have been some of your biggest influences in life?

You. Yes, you. (Both of you if more than one person is reading this)

My parents have been a huge influence on me, and I still have a great relationship with both of them. My siblings are pretty cool. My youth pastor helped inspire me to do what I do now with students. My wife and daughters mean the world to me. I adore them. (Ahhhhhhh…isn’t that sweet)

Grant Baldwin