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In this episode, we welcome Grant Baldwin, Grant is the founder of The Speaker Lab. Back in 2008, he was a broke youth pastor who didn’t really know what he wanted to do in life. Through a few twists and turns, he decided to start a speaking business. He worked hard to build his business and get paid to speak, all while trying to figure things out on his own because there weren’t a ton of great resources out there.Despite starting his speaking career during a financial crisis in 2008, He has earned over $2 million from 500+ paid engagements all over the world. He has done everything from closed-door workshops to keynotes in front of 13,000 people. [00:01 - 04:10] Opening SegmentIntroducing Grant to the show!Growing up in an entrepreneurial and involved in a church household [04:11 - 18:00] Generate More Revenue and Build Trust with Investors Through SpeakingEnjoyed speaking and wanted to do more of itStarted coaching and training around speaking to help people to do it on a consistent basisSpeaking is a trust-based business and people do business with people they knowHaving a level of credibility, respect, recognition, and prestigeSpeaking provides opportunities for networking and influence[18:01 - 32:58] Be the Steakhouse, Not the BuffetThe Speak Framework:Select a problem to solvePrepare your messageEngage your audienceActivate your call to actionKeep the conversation goingBe clear on the solution you are providing and how you are providing itEstablish yourself as an expert with a website and a demo videoReducing risk when speaking on stage can be done by creating a demo video, website, and social proof[32:59 - 44: 52] Closing SegmentGrant offers listeners tactical steps to overcome the fear of speaking See the links below to connect with Grant!Quotes:“The key to a long happy marriage is lower your expectations.” - Grant Baldwin“The way that you get better-doing anything is to do the thing.” - Grant BaldwinConnect with Grant through his Website, LinkedIn & Instagram!Connect with me:www.5talents.capitalLinkedInInstagramWatch 5T CRE on YouTubeLeave us a review and receive your free ebookEmail us --> [email protected] 5 TALENTS CAPITAL | ABEL PACHECOIf you are ready to start your investment journey with 5 Talents Capital, here are the next steps you should take:View our informational video and case study at https://5talents.capital/grow-your-wealth/After viewing the video follow the prompts which will lead you to a scheduling link to meet one on one with Abel Pacheco. Register for our investor portal here investor portal once registered you will be able to review some of our past deals and you will receive alerts for upcoming investment opportunities.Support the Show.