WhO IS Grant Baldwin?

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

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.

speaker. Over the many years of working with and speaking to students, Grant has become a very popular and well-received speaker. Grant has given hundreds of presentations and has spoken to thousands of people in schools, churches, camps, and retreats.

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. In addition, he writes a blog for students that provides thought-provoking challenges and ideas. You can read more about his book here or his blog here.

student expert. Having formerly been a youth pastor and having worked with students for nearly a decade, Grant gets students. He has a unique ability 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. Grant has always enjoyed the roller coaster ride of being an entrepreneur. From his early days of mowing lawns throughout the neighborhood, to running a local vending route with nearly 50 locations, to operating a retail eBay business that sold over 1,100 items in 20+ countries generating over $60k in revenue. Today, Grant runs his full time business as a speaker and author.

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, and they all love every minute of it!

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, MC 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. You'll never get a "canned" message with Grant. He works with you to learn about the audience, the environment and how to accomplish your goals for the event.