WhO IS Grant Baldwin?

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

speaker. With nearly a decade of experience working with and speaking to students, Grant has become a very popular and well-received speaker. He has a unique ability to captivate an audience with comedy and humor in one moment and yet still challenge them to think in the next. Grant has given hundreds of presentations and has spoken to thousands of people in schools, conferences, conventions, and other events for 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 has a free e-book available for students called "How To Go To College For FREE!" In addition, he writes a blog for students that provides thought-provoking challenges and ideas.

teen money expert. Upon graduating from college, Grant had over $25,000 in debt ranging from credit cards to school loans to car debt. After two years of hard work and sacrifice, he was able to pay off every dime of that debt and today teaches students to avoid that road through his financial literacy website for students, www.BrokePiggy.com.

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 two 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 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 or call (417) 350-2203.

 

For the Audience

• Your Audience Will Find the Message Relevant & Applicable. There are two questions Grant desires every presentation to answer: Who Cares and Now What? Not only will his message connect with where your group is at but your audience will have the tools to live differently tomorrow.
• Your Audience Will Be Engaged. Students, school administrators, and event planners all agree: Grant brings energy and passion to every message he presents! Grant absolutely loves life, so he'll make sure your audience has a good time.
• Your Audience Will Connect with Grant. Grant wants to do more than just give a presentation but desires to interact with each member of your audience. He will spend time with your students, participate in other elements of your event, and work to build long term and meaningful relationships.
• Your Audience Will Have a Great Time. While most speakers wouldn't touch a group of students with a 10 foot pole, Grant is one who actually likes students! Maybe it's the kid at heart in him, but he loves being around students and your students will love being around him.

For the Event Planner

• You Will Love Working With Him. When you work with Grant, it's like you've hit the "EASY" button! No problems, hassles, or random demands from us. Grant's desire is to serve you, the event host, and to make your job easy. One comment that Grant hears frequently is "You're the easiest speaker we've ever worked with!" That's what we like to hear!
• You Will Add Value to Your Event. You get more than just a "talking head" when you book Grant to speak at your event. He can keynote a general session, present in a workshop, emcee an event, moderate a discussion, or lead ice breakers or team building exercises.
• Your Students Will Relate to Grant. With nearly a decade of experience working with middle school, high school, and college students, Grant understands students and their world.
• Your Needs Will Be Met. Grant works with you to learn about the audience, the environment and how to accomplish your goals for the event.