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How to get booked AND paid to speak even if you have no idea where to find gigs, who to contact or what to charge.

Finally . . . get a proven complete step-by-step system designed to take you by the hand and show you EXACTLY how to get booked AND paid to speak. No ambiguity or confusing theories. This is LITERALLY the play book I’ve used to earn over ONE MILLION DOLLARS from speaking!

Whether you’re trying to get your first speaking gig or book your 67th –
this course will show you EXACTLY what to do to . . .

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IS THIS YOU?

Before I became a speaker, I can remember sitting in presentations or conference sessions, listening to the presenter, all the while thinking . . . I can do that!

Something about being on stage in front of a live audience being able to teach, encourage, motivate, and inspire them seemed extremely rewarding and fulfilling— and also pretty cool!

Have you had this experience before? I thought so.

So finally I got tired of just being in the audience, and I was ready to get on stage. But I had no clue where to begin. I found myself asking things like . . .

  • Where do I even begin?!?
  • How do I find the right audience?
  • How do I prepare a memorable message that resonates?
  • How do I be compelling on stage that leaves people wanting more?
  • Where do I find gigs?
  • How do I get my first gig?
  • When (if ever) should I speak for free?
  • How do I negotiate speaking fees?
  • Who are the decision makers and how do I get in contact with them?
  • How do I sell myself as a speaker to decision makers?
  • How do I get noticed in a crowded industry?
  • How do I get booked, not just once, but consistently?
  • How do I network with other successful speakers?

Have you ever asked any of these questions?

I know exactly how you feel.

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IS THIS YOU?

SEE REAL NUMBERS FROM A REAL SPEAKER WHO IS ACTUALLY MAKING A LIVING
FROM SPEAKING

I used to see other speakers and just know I could do that if someone would just show me how to get started.

But through a combination of trial and error, learning from other mentors, and just getting started, I’ve built a full time career as a speaker for the past 7 years. Just to put that in context, here are some numbers . . .

  • $1,176,841 career revenue from
    speaking & product sales
  • 400+ events I’ve been
    PAID to speak at
  • 700+ total number of
    presentations
    I’ve given
  • 45 U.S. States
    I’ve spoken in
  • 350,000+ total number of people
    i’ve spoken to live
  • 13,000+ biggest audience I presented
    a keynote to
  • 30,000+ physical copies sold of my
    self-published book

I don’t throw out these numbers as a pat on the back,
but to show you I’ve figured out how to get booked and paid to speak.

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If you want to find events that book speakers, learn how to connect with decision makers, actually start earning real money from speaking, and make a difference with your message, you have two choices:

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Keep Dreaming

Keep wishing that somehow the speaking invites will magically start pouring in and somehow you’ll just “fall into” becoming a speaker.

FOLLOW A PROVEN PATH

Why reinvent the wheel? Find a mentor who has created something you want and learn from them.

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“Every aspiring speaker needs a mentor or coach to help them get to the pinnacle of success they are trying to have in the speaking business. Grant Baldwin is that coach. He gives you EVERYTHING you need to know to build a successful speaking business. Stop considering whether you should make the investment in his coaching and JUST DO IT! I promise that you will not regret it.”

— LAYMON HICKS, SPEAKER

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YOUR BIGGEST STRUGGLES

YOUR BIGGEST STRUGGLES WITH FINDING SPEAKING GIGS . . . SOLVED

Every week, I get emails from people wondering how to get started as a speaker. Maybe you’ve sent me one of those emails : )

Some people want to speak full time and others would love to speak just a few times each year. Either way, I want to teach you EXACTLY what to do.

I’m going to show you . . .

  • EXACT email scripts I use to connect with decision makers!
  • My simple tricks and hacks to discover events that actually BOOK speakers!
  • How to find decision makers and sell yourself even if you hate selling!
  • How to know when and what to charge and when it’s okay to speak for free.
  • Every possible marketing strategy I know that has got me booked over the years…this alone will save you hundreds of hours!
  • All the paperwork (contracts, info forms, etc) and checklists our team uses for booking an event.
  • How to position yourself as an EXPERT in a market so you get PAID!
  • How to determine what topics to speak on and how to frame it for decision makers so you actually get booked
  • What products and services to create to help leverage speaking to spread your message and influence further (and how to sell from stage without annoying your client or audience)
  • How to create a demo video and what to include in it (and what not to include)
  • Every tool and system we use to run our multiple 6-figure-a-year business as a speaker
  • How to transition from your full-time job into a full-time speaking career (which is exactly what I did)
  • How to get your very first speaking engagement even if you’ve never spoken before!

I’m literally opening my playbook and giving you exactly what I wished I had when I got started.

This isn’t a bunch of theories from a wanna-be speaker who spoke at some random Rotary Club event and thinks they know how to build a speaking business now.

THE BOOKED & PAID TO SPEAK COURSE IS RIGHT FOR YOU IF . . .

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You market yourself as a speaker but you’re FRUSTRATED because you’re not getting the leads or bookings you want.

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You want to speak a few times each year in your niche/industry but are OVERWHELMED and don’t even know where to begin.

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You’re ready to get serious about your speaking career and want a SHORTCUT from someone who has been where you are.

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You’re STRESSED with all details and want to see behind the curtain of how a successful speaker runs a six-figure business.

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“Grant did a fantastic job keeping the audience engaged as he related to them in fun ways and gave great advice for their upcoming journey. He presented on a balance of things—stories, challenges and humor. From a professional staff standpoint, he was super easy to work with behind the scenes.”

— Kasi Jones, Purdue University
(I spoke to 5,000+ new students at their fall orientation event.)

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ALRIGHT, LET’S ADDRESS SOME OF
THE ELEPHANTS IN THE ROOM.
I KNOW WHAT YOU’RE THINKING . . .

“How do I get started speaking if I have a full-time job, family or a thousand other projects already on my plate?”

“How do I get started speaking if I have a full-time job, family or a thousand other projects already on my plate?”

When I decided I wanted to become a speaker, I was working during the day selling home security systems and at night was waiting tables at a fine dining restaurant. My wife just had our first daughter. We had bills piling up and family responsibilities calling to me.

How would I ever find the time to start speaking?

You can do this, but there’s no easy button. I can show you EXACTLY what to do and hold your hand every step of the way, but you still have to do it. Forget about the giant task of speaking at 50+ events each year and managing all of that. Let me start with just teaching you how to get your FIRST gig. Then we’ll worry about gigs 2 through 50 : )

Slow consistent progress is the key to achieving any massive goal. Make a commitment to work on it every day and you will see success much sooner than you think.

I did exactly what you’re trying to do, so we even include a specific lesson called “Transitioning From Your Current Job”.

“I don’t know if I have the experience or confidence to be a speaker.”

“I don’t know if I have the experience or confidence to be a speaker.”

We all hate that feeling of showing up somewhere and not really knowing anyone. Whether it be some networking event, social gathering or random family reunion with people you only see once every few decades, it’s not a pleasant experience.

As humans, we all naturally gravitate to things that feel safe and comfortable. You’ve seen the stats that public speaking is consistently listed as one of the biggest fears for people. So as much as you may like the idea of speaking, it’s totally natural to wonder if you can actually do it.

I get it.

The first time I was paid to speak ($1,000 to speak for 45 minutes), I found myself wondering, “Who am I to be up here talking to this audience? I’m no one special.”

Today I’ve become a pretty good speaker, but do you know how that happened? By actually getting on stage and speaking. Shocking I know right? : )

It’s not fair to compare your starting point as a speaker to someone who has been at it for years. Of course, they’re going to be better than you.

But you don’t have to be this refined, polished, world expert to get booked and paid to speak. You can start with your current base of knowledge, your experiences, stories, and journey and still make an excellent speaker.

“I’m not even sure who I want to talk to or what I would talk about?

“I’m not even sure who I want to talk to or what I would talk about?"

I remember thinking I wanted to be a speaker, but even then, I wasn’t really clear what that meant! What do I talk about? Just whatever they tell me? Do I have to write a new talk every time? That sounds like a lot of work.

Am I supposed to be funny? But what if I’m not a comedian? I don’t have any personal tragic life story to share. I’ve actually had a pretty normal, fairly uneventful life…does that disqualify me from being an interesting speaker?

Here’s the good news…I’ll help you not only discover what you should speak about (based on your passion, experience, and story), but also how to find the right kind of clients that are looking for a speaker like you to share your message!

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“Grant is one of the few people I am able to turn to when looking for direction and advice in the speaking market. He understands how to get bookings and brand speakers. He is always able to offer insight and give ideas on how to grow and expand business. Simply put, Grant’s a superstar. He knows what it takes to rock the stage and build a great brand and is able to pass that along to other speakers.”

— RYAN PORTER, SPEAKER

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So what will I learn from this
Booked & Paid To Speak course?

Module 1

Module 1

Getting Started

Why Do You Want to Speak? Knowing why you want to speak will make a big difference in determining who you want to speak to and what you want to speak about.

Who Do You Want to Speak to? Helping you identify your ideal audience

What Do You Want to Speak About? What topic are you an expert on? We’ll also discuss the expert myth.

Speaking Industry Overview. Learn about the different markets you could speak to. Fee ranges of speakers and what do most speakers talk about?

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Module 2

DEVELOPING YOUR TALK

Different Types of Talks. Learn about the differences between keynotes vs workshops vs. seminars and why some pay more than others.

How to Develop Your Talk. What do you even talk about? Learn how to create a compelling, engaging and informative presentation.

Presentation Skills. When you should and shouldn’t use technology. How to best practice for a talk so you are prepared but not robotic.

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Module 3

OUR MARKETING ARSENAL

Developing Your Brand as a Speaker. How to build a consistent brand and look in your marketing materials and why it matters.

Building Your Website. Find out exactly what you need on a website to get started and what you can do without for now.

Demo Video. Tips for making a quality video. How long it should be and what it should include. Also, what to do if you don’t have any footage.

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Module 4

FINDING EVENTS

How to Find and Email Potential Clients. An in-depth process of how I reach out to potential clients and what I email them (including actual email scripts and conversations with clients).

Finding Opportunities: Google & Referrals. How I use Google to find opportunities and how to build relationships with other speakers and clients for referrals.

Finding Opportunities: The Rest of the Best. How to leverage your current bookings for future business. We’ll also cover gaining repeat business, showcases, and getting media & press.

Module 5

Module 5

THE BOOKING PROCESS

The Inquiry. Someone expresses interest…now what do you do? How to get them on the phone and what you should talk about and ask.

Fees & How to Negotiate. When to speak for free (and when not to). How to structure fees and how and when to negotiate.

When They’re Ready to Book. Contracts, deposits, paperwork, oh my! I’ll show you exactly what we send to every new client.

Before & After an Event. What to do leading up to the event to give the client a great experience and how to follow up after and what we send.

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Module 6

CREATING & SELLING PRODUCT

Why You Need to Develop Product. Five reasons why you need to create product.

Types of Products. Books (we’ll discuss self-publish vs traditional and digital vs physical. I’ve sold 30,000+ copies of my physical self-published book.). We’ll also cover curriculum, training, coaching, consulting, getting booked for more speaking

Selling From Stage. How to pre-sell your product. Pricing strategies for back of the room sales. And how to sell without annoying audience or client.

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Module 7

RUNNING THE BUSINESS

Travel. Who books travel? Who pays for travel? When to book it? Plus, general rules I’ve learned from flying over 750k miles in my career : )

Finances. How to deal with cash flow issues from speaking. How I budget and handle taxes.

Hiring Staff. Why hire staff. When to hire. What you would have someone do. Where to find them. How much to pay.

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Module 8

GOING FULL-TIME

Business Models. Different revenue models for speaking. Understanding how speaking fits into your overall business and strategy.

Transitioning From Your Current Job. More details of how I transitioned into full-time speaking from my previous jobs.

Speaking Bureaus. What is a speaking bureau? How do they work? Do you need to work with one?

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“Grant’s training helped me kick start my speaking career. His tips, tools, and assistance were really awesome in that I didn’t have to reinvent the wheel. Grant is a fun guy to work with. His balance of professionalism, humor, and fun make him, in my opinion, a successful person.”

— BRANDON LEE WHITE, SPEAKER

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So what exactly do I get with the
Booked & Paid To Speak program?

As soon as you purchase, you will get IMMEDIATE access (via user name and password) to the ENTIRE course!

  • All 8 modules consisting of 26 video lessons
  • Lifetime Membership (every time we make updates, improvements, or add new material, you get that hook up too)
  • 24/7 Access (everything is digital and downloadable so you can login to access the content & download the lessons to take with you on the go as well.)
  • 30-Day Money Back Guarantee

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“Grant’s style suited our audience perfectly. He had the right blend of humor and information, which kept the audience engaged and participating. He was very in touch with the audience and spoke to them, not at them.”

— Sara Merrill, Iowa State University

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But what if I put a cherry on top
of this already unbeatable deal?

These are special bonuses I’ve created because they’re some of the more asked-for resources I get from students in my course. These will help you not only build your speaking career but also your business in general.

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BONUS 1

BONUS 1

ACTUAL EMAIL SCRIPTS

Copy and paste the actual emails I use to cold contact decision makers and get bookings!

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BONUS 2

BONUS 2

SWIPE FILE

Get every contract and form we use in our business.

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BONUS 3

BONUS 3

PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP

Get networking, support, feedback and encouragement from others just like you!

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BONUS 4

BONUS 4

My Recommended
Vendors & Tools List

See exactly who and what I use to run my business!

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BONUS 5

BONUS 5

QUICK START ACTION GUIDE

Let me tell you exactly what to focus on in the beginning and what can wait until later.

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BONUS 6

BONUS 6

My 10 Best Small Business Tips

Being a speaker involves running a business. I’ll tell you what I’ve learned that will help your business run smooth.

Kyle Scheele
kylescheele.com
Kyle went from zero gigs to a 6-figure speaking business with my help.

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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST & HOW DO I GET STARTED?

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST
& HOW DO I GET STARTED?

Here’s a question to ask yourself . . . how much is your time worth?

One of my favorite things about speaking is there is the potential for a huge ROI (return on investment).

In fact, as I write this I’m on a plane headed to a major university that is paying me $4,000 to speak once for 45 minutes. I also just booked an event last night that happens in a few weeks that is also paying me $4,000 but there I have to speak twice : )

Don’t get me wrong, you could figure out how to get booked to speak on your own. There are certainly people who do that.

Or you could take this shortcut and get your speaking career started faster by avoiding all the mistakes I’ve made.

Choose The Option That’s Best For You and Enroll Today!

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“If you are looking at getting into the speaking business, look no further. Do not pass GO, go directly to Grant! Grant’s knowledge about the speaking industry is unmatched. The information that I learned from Grant is invaluable. His coaching has more than paid for itself within two months. I owe much of my success to Grant and his coaching. He started his speaking business from nothing to being one of the top speakers in the industry. If you are serious about being a speaker then partnering with Grant is the smartest thing you can do.”

— Michael Cuestas

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Let’s be honest . . . we know
you’re wondering if this is going
to be worth it.

So let’s make it really easy for you. If after 30 days you don’t absolutely love Booked & Paid To Speak, just email us and we’ll refund every penny. Our goal is to help you succeed as a speaker, not sell you stuff that doesn’t help.

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?

Who is Booked & Paid To Speak for?
You want to speak full-time but have no idea where to begin.
You are speaking a few times here and there but aren’t sure how to get paid or increase your business.
You have a great offline or online business already and are interested in speaking a few times to network and help promote your product or service.
You want to make a difference in the lives of other people with your message.

Who is this training NOT for?
You expect to get paid thousands of dollars without putting in the work.
You think speaking is a get-rich-quick opportunity.
You think this will be easy and won’t have to do any hustling to make it work.

What specifically will I learn from this course?
You’ll get a proven complete step-by-step system designed to take you by the hand and show you EXACTLY how to get booked AND paid to speak. No ambiguity or confusing theories. This is LITERALLY the play book I’ve used to earn over ONE MILLION DOLLARS from speaking.

Do I have to complete the course in a certain time frame?
Nope! Once you join, you’ll have lifetime access to all the training and any future updates and additions we make! You can go completely at your own pace and with what works best for your schedule.

What if I don’t like the course?
I’m confident you’ll love the materials because they were created with you in mind. But if you don’t like the resources for whatever reason, just let us know within 30 days, and we’ll issue you a refund.

Am I being shipped a physical product?
This course is completely digital, so nothing will be shipped to you. Once you enroll, you’ll receive instructions on how to log into the membership area so you can start accessing the materials.

I don’t live in the USA. Will this still work for me?
We actually have several international students who have participated in the course. While some examples may be US-specific, the strategies and tactics will apply in most parts of the world.

What if I want to speak in the nonprofit/youth/corporate/college/cat lovers market . . . will this still work?
While there may be small nuances between markets, the process of how to get booked and paid is universally the same. This course will give you what you need to start getting booked and paid to speak in any market.

How quickly can I expect results?
If you hustle and work hard to get your marketing materials in place (website, demo video), you can book your first event within 90 days.

How much access do I get to Grant?
The course is designed in large part to be DIY. I have taken everything I know about the process of getting booked and paid to speak and put it in this course. I will have some involvement in the private Facebook group, but if you want more personalized or customized help, you might consider working with me as a coach.

Which package should I buy?
A big factor is obviously your budget. The Master Package is designed to give you the most bang for your buck. But if you decide on the Amateur Package, the course itself is still packed with lots of useful strategies and tactics that will help you.

Where can I learn more about you?
Check out www.GrantBaldwin.com to learn more about who I am and what I do. You can also find me on Twitter @grantbaldwin or listen to our podcast How Did You Get Into That? where we interview people doing interesting and inspiring work.

How can I contact you?
If you still have questions, please email us at [email protected].

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?

Let's Get This Party Started. Enroll Today!

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“We’re so grateful for a chance to get advice from Grant. His practical business tips are helping us create a clearer vision for our business and make exciting choices for the future.”

— Emma Chapman & Elsie Larson, abeautifulmess.com

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