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Have you enjoyed hearing the stories and journeys of over 100 different entrepreneurs? Have these interviews inspired you to take your business to the next level? I hope you’ve enjoyed our time together on How Did You Get Into That. It’s been a pleasure being here with you and I’m so excited to announce our new podcast series coming soon! In this episode, I share with you my journey to creating HDYGIT, and what to expect from the new podcast The Speaker Lab. Listen in to hear all of that and so much more on today’s edition of How Did You Get Into That? and make sure to tune in to our new show Speaker Lab, coming your way in the new year. Thanks for being here and we’ll see you in 2016! THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW: How did I get into podcasting? How was this podcast, How Did You Get Into That, born? Why I decided to create Booked and Paid to Speak. Why is it time to move to a new podcast? The date to expect and where to find The Speaker Lab! How can you still listen to How Did You Get Into That? And much, much more! It’s not goodbye, I’ll see you real soon!Click To Tweet EPISODE RESOURCES The Speaker Lab Booked and Paid to Speak program Subscribe to the show on iTunes Subscribe to the show on Stitcher Email me with any questions, comments or guest suggestions at Grant@GrantBaldwin.com The post 142 – How to Wrap Up a Podcast with Grant Baldwin appeared first on Grant Baldwin.

Do you identify as being slightly nerdy? Are you interested in fitness or being fit? Then you will love hearing today’s guest, Steve Kamb. Steve is the founder of NerdFitness.com, a site that provides fitness/wellness tips and articles to people who identify as being a bit nerdy. In this episode, Steve shares how and why he decided to launch NerdFitness.com, why his “average Joe and Jane” technique has been so successful, and his take on the best video game of all time. Listen in to hear all of that and so much more on today’s edition of How Did You Get Into That?. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW: How does Steve define nerdiness? What kind of content does NerdFitness provide? What it was like growing up in a town called Sandwich! Steve shares how to turn your fitness struggles into successes. How to corner a market in your niche. How living a “double life” led to NerdFitness’ success. Steve’s suggestions for making money through your website. And much, much more! We’re not going to lose who we are.Click To Tweet EPISODE RESOURCES Nerd Fitness website Level Up Your Life, by Steve Kamb Four Hour Work Week, by Tim Ferriss Taking Up The Cause Full-Time, Steve Kamb’s article 279 Days to Overnight Success, by Chris Guillebeau Nerd Fitness on Twitter Subscribe to the show on iTunes Subscribe to the show on Stitcher Email me with any questions, comments or guest suggestions at Grant@GrantBaldwin.com The post 141 – How to Be a “Fit Nerd” with Steve Kamb appeared first on Grant Baldwin.

You’d never know it by his success but Foundr’s creator Nathan Chan had never started a business prior to starting the digital magazine! If The Impostor Syndrome has ever shown up in your life, or if you haven’t yet taken the entrepreneurial plunge but really want to, this episode is for you. Nathan Chan was a support engineer in the IT field before creating Foundr magazine. On today’s edition of How Did You Get Into That? Nathan shares why he made Foundr, how he grew his subscribers and how he continues to leverage the success of Foundr into bigger and better things! THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW: Why did Nathan feel like an impostor in the early days of Foundr? What role has consistency played in his success? Why did he give the magazine a year? How did he get Sir Richard Branson to say yes to an interview? What does Nathan suggest if you want to start your own digital magazine? How has Nathan leveraged the interview with Sir Richard Branson? Why is there no e in the Foundr name? And much, much more! I had nothing, I had to make it work.Click To Tweet EPISODE RESOURCES Foundr website Foundr the magazine The Foundr podcast Foundr on Twitter Foundr on Instagram Subscribe to the show on iTunes Subscribe to the show on Stitcher Email me with any questions, comments or guest suggestions at Grant@GrantBaldwin.com The post 140 – How to Start and Grow a Digital Magazine, with Nathan Chan appeared first on Grant Baldwin.

Do you love Ikea furniture, but not the long trips to the store? Nick Ray, founder of ModerNash in Nashville, Tennessee, is your answer! ModerNash specializes in the distribution of Ikea products to the greater Nashville area, with great materials such as the composite doors bristol offers including other services like delivery, installation, and home design. In fact, you can check some of his designs at Art and Interior. In this episode, Nick shares how he created ModerNash, the practical logistics of his business, and the story of ModerNash’s humble beginnings. Listen in to hear all of that and so much more on today’s edition of How Did You Get Into That?. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW: How ModerNash functions as a business. How do they get so much furniture from Atlanta to Nashville? What gave Nick the idea to buy and sell for profit? How you can turn a “crazy” idea into a business. What happened for ModerNash to become a multi-service business? How you can juggle more than one job and still be a success. How ModerNash became shifted from a shipping service to a showroom. And much, much more! I just did it for fun!Click To Tweet EPISODE RESOURCES ModerNash website ModerNash on Yelp ModerNash on Twitter ModerNash on Instagram ModerNash on Facebook Email Nick at ModerNash Subscribe to the show on iTunes Subscribe to the show on Stitcher Email me with any questions, comments or guest suggestions at Grant@GrantBaldwin.com The post 139 – How to Build a Business From Ikea Furniture, with Nick Ray appeared first on Grant Baldwin.

Have you ever wondered how you could sell something on Amazon? There are various ways to do so and our guest for today shares about the model that has been so successful for him. Scott Voelker of The Amazing Seller is here to talk about what FBA selling is, how he generates a healthy profit with it and how he passes his lessons on to his audience. On this episode  of How’d You Get Into That? we also discus how he’s transitioned from working in construction to photography to digital marketing! THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW: What is FBA and how does it work? How and why did he test his podcast concept before launching it? How did he transition from construction to photography to online marketing and sales? How did he start building his email list? What is retail arbitrage and why didn’t he like that model? How did he bring in over $40k in his first 90 days of selling on Amazon? What’s the downfall to FBA selling on Amazon? Why it’s so important to help people first, then think about selling to them. And so much more! It’s all about being transparent.Click To Tweet EPISODE RESOURCES The Amazing Seller website Scott Voelker’s free workshop The Amazing Seller podcast Scott Voelker on Twitter Submit feedback on the show for a chance to win an Amazon gift card! Subscribe to the show on iTunes Subscribe to the show on Stitcher Email me with any questions, comments or guest suggestions at Grant@GrantBaldwin.com [smart_podcast_player social=”false” ] The post 138 – How to Be Successful Selling on Amazon, with Scott Voelker appeared first on Grant Baldwin.

Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Are you a leather aficionado? Do you enjoy and appreciate well-made leather goods? Then you’ll enjoy hearing from Dave Munson, CEO and founder of Saddleback Leather. Dave is an expert in all things leather. Through his online retail site Dave sells all types of goods including bags, décor and even leather pine cones! In this episode, Dave shares how he became interested in working with leather, why he decided to pursue it as a career, and how he came to be so successful in such a specific niche. Listen in to hear all of that and so much more on today’s edition of How Did You Get Into That? THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW How your location can affect your creativity. Why does Dave like leather so much? When Dave decided to make leather his career. How Dave built his leather-making business from scratch. How “bouncing around” from job to job can help you. What can you do to discover your talents and passion? How can you create a business or job based on your interests? And much, much more! BONUS MATERIAL: How to create your very own leather bag. Why it’s important to get exactly what you want from leather. Can other people’s opinions help you? If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear a few additional minutes of the interview, Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Look at what’s fun for you!Click To Tweet EPISODE RESOURCES Saddleback Leather website Saddleback Leather on Twitter Saddleback Leather on Facebook Saddleback Leather on Instagram Tandy Leather website Get Started as a Speaker Submit feedback on the show for a chance to win an Amazon gift card! Subscribe to the show on iTunes Subscribe to the show on Stitcher Email me with any questions, comments or guest suggestions at Grant@GrantBaldwin.com The post 137 – How to Create a Leather Company, with Dave Munson appeared first on Grant Baldwin.

Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material.  Do you think you could be a little less messy? Do you struggle to get through your daily life because you aren’t organized enough? Then Lisa Woodruff has the answers to help you! As a professional organizer, Lisa helps people organize and straighten their spaces, minds, and lives. In this episode, Lisa shares how she teaches people to be organized, the true “tricks” to getting your space straightened out, and how she came to be a professional organizer. Listen in to hear all of that and so much more on today’s edition of How Did You Get Into That?! THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW What it’s really like to be a professional organizer.   How and why becoming unorganized can sneak up on you.     Why doesn’t The Container Store help you?     How to follow your own career path.     Why is a service-based business more profitable?     How could you become a professional organizer?     How can you get noticed in a non-referral business?     And much, much more!       BONUS MATERIAL: What is the 40-week challenge?   How and why to apply the “Sunday basket” technique.     What is repetitive touching and how can it help you make a decision?     If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear a few additional minutes of the interview, Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Clutter is delayed decision-making!Click To Tweet EPISODE RESOURCES Professional Organizers Think Tank Lisa’s gifts to you Organize 365, Lisa’s web site Organize 365 on Twitter Organize 365 on Facebook Organize 365 Facebook group Get Started as a Speaker Submit feedback on the show for a chance to win an Amazon gift card! Subscribe to the show on iTunes Subscribe to the show on Stitcher Email me with any questions, comments or guest suggestions at Grant@GrantBaldwin.com The post 136 – How to Be a Professional Organizer with Lisa Woodruff appeared first on Grant Baldwin.

Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Have you ever noticed how a certain outfit will make you feel more confident? Our guest today knows how to help you create that feeling every time you get dressed. In fact he’s created an entire business model around it. Barron Cuadro of Effortless Gent has built his brand to help guys build great wardrobes they love and feel confident wearing. On today’s episode Barron shares how his background building and designing websites provided a started point for Effortless Gent, and how he spent nearly 2 years writing consistent content for his audience before he found his voice and made a living with his site. He also gives some fashion tips to tune up your wardrobe! Check it out on today’s episode of How Did You Get Into That?. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW What’s the #1 rule to success?     Why do clothes have such an impact on how we feel?     Did he always want to be an entrepreneur?     How did he find new readers for his site?     Why being helpful will always grow your audience.     The one thing he would do differently if he was starting over today.     What gave him the confidence to make the leap to running his business?     What are Barron’s top 3 revenue sources at Effortless Gent?     Who you should focus on when creating content.     And much, much more!     BONUS MATERIAL: Why you shouldn’t dress like someone you’re not.     SIS: What is it and how does it relate to your wardrobe?     What’s the most important piece of the fashion equation?        If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear a few additional minutes of the interview, Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. It takes time to find your voice and grow your audience.Click To Tweet EPISODE RESOURCES Effortless Gent, Barron Cuadro’s website Effortless Gent on Twitter Lean Wardrobe on Effortless Gent Let’s connect on Instagram Get Started as a Speaker Submit feedback on the show for a chance to win an Amazon gift card! Subscribe to the show on iTunes Subscribe to the show on Stitcher Email me with any questions, comments or guest suggestions at Grant@GrantBaldwin.com The post 135 – How to Create a Brand in the Fashion Industry, with Barron Cuadro appeared first on Grant Baldwin.

Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Have you ever wondered who edits your favorite crossword puzzle? Did you ever think that was even a real job? Today’s guest is Emily Peck Prokop, a puzzle editor from Penny Press, a company that produces different crossword, Sudoku and other game books, and other games Find ud af mere. In this episode, she shares what exactly her job requires, what goes in to creating one puzzle book and how her journey through life led her to a love of crossword puzzles, and an eventual career. Listen in to hear all of that and so much more on today’s edition of How Did You Get Into That?. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW What exactly does a puzzle editor do? How many people work on one particular book of puzzles? The special “skills” Emily had that qualified her for this job. How can you also work on puzzles? Why working today isn’t supposed to be fun, but it can be! How does a love for puzzles turn into a career? How much special knowledge is needed for this job? How to find “your thing” and do it every day. And much, much more! BONUS MATERIAL: What does she recommend as a best practice for doing a word search? A “pro tip” for completing the New York Times Crossword! A key strategy Emily recommends to complete a crossword puzzle. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear a few additional minutes of the interview, Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Find a job you like and you’re going to have fun.Click To Tweet EPISODE RESOURCES Emily on Twitter Emily on Facebook Email Emily Media Bistro website Penny Press website Classy Podcast website Classy Podcast on Twitter Get Started as a Speaker Submit feedback on the show for a chance to win an Amazon gift card! Subscribe to the show on iTunes Subscribe to the show on Stitcher Email me with any questions, comments or guest suggestions at Grant@GrantBaldwin.com The post 134 – How to Be a Puzzle Editor For a Living, with Emily Peck Prokop appeared first on Grant Baldwin.

Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Has real estate ever caught your eye as a potential career path? Or perhaps you’re a fan of the Million Dollar Listings show on cable. If so you’re in for a special treat: Josh Altman, star of Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles and high end realtor is here! In this episode, Josh shares with us how much he’s learned from some serious hard knocks along his journey, how those experiences helped him grow and become the successful businessman he is today and why he wrote his first book, It’s Your Move. Josh is a high-powered and savvy entrepreneur with hustle to boot, you’ll want to hear every word he has to say on today’s edition of How Did You Get Into That?! THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW What’s the #1 rule to success? What does Josh suggest as next steps if you’re unhappy with your job? How did he make $200k on a $5k investment? How did he bounce back from losing everything in 2008? What is calculated confidence and how did he get it? What is the Ready Fire Aim mentality? What are the three keys to success, according to Josh? And much, much more! BONUS MATERIAL: What are Josh’s recommended steps to get started selling real estate? How can you find the right mentor and connect with them? How did their top agent “stalk” his way into working with Josh and his brother? If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear a few additional minutes of the interview, Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. You’ve gotta work smarter, not harder!Click To Tweet EPISODE RESOURCES Josh Altman’s website It’s Your Move, by Josh Altman Josh Altman on Twitter Let’s connect on Instagram Get Started as a Speaker Submit feedback on the show for a chance to win an Amazon gift card! Subscribe to the show on iTunes Subscribe to the show on Stitcher Email me with any questions, comments or guest suggestions at Grant@GrantBaldwin.com The post 133 – How to Be Successful in Real Estate, with Josh Altman appeared first on Grant Baldwin.

Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Have you ever wanted to make a living as a writer or blogger? Today’s guest is here to tell you how you can. Catherine Alford of Budget Blonde spends her days writing and getting paid for it. In this episode, she shares how her love of writing has never left her, why she decided to pursue this career path and her best stratagems for creating a successful writing and blogging business today. Listen in to hear all of that and so much more on today’s edition of How Did You Get Into That?. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW How does she keep her content fresh? Has Catherine always wanted to be a writer? Why did she focus on writing about finances? How do you make a full-time living from blogging and writing? How comments can help you land writing posts. When is it the right time to pitch someone for a writing gig? Why are conferences so important to growing your income? And much, much more! BONUS MATERIAL: What would she do differently today to start and build a blog? The necessity of networking for success. What strategies and tips does she have for freelance writers and bloggers? If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear a few additional minutes of the interview, Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. I wasn’t an overnight success!Click To Tweet EPISODE RESOURCES Budget Blonde, Catherine Alford’s website Get Paid to Write for Blogs, Catherine’s course Catherine Alford on Twitter Let’s connect on Instagram Get Started as a Speaker Submit feedback on the show for a chance to win an Amazon gift card! Subscribe to the show on iTunes Subscribe to the show on Stitcher Email me with any questions, comments or guest suggestions at Grant@GrantBaldwin.com The post 132 – How to Be a Freelance Writer, with Catherine Alford appeared first on Grant Baldwin.

Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Many of us strive to be successful at our chosen profession and to make a good life for ourselves and our families. But what if part of true success means also being significant to others? Our guest for today’s show has dedicated his life and business to helping people be both successful and significant. In this episode, Aaron Walker of View From The Top, joins us to talk about how he helps men go from ordinary to extraordinary by reevaluating their lives, their businesses and where they focus their efforts. Tune in to hear all of that and so much more on today’s edition of How Did You Get Into That?. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW How to identify what success means to you. How can you make your life significant to others? Why Aaron contributes to people who can’t pay him back. The important role delayed gratification has played in his success. Is happiness a trait or is it a choice? Of all the things he could do with his life why did he chose coaching? Why did he come out of retirement? And much, much more! BONUS MATERIAL: How do you identify what you want out of life? Is it important to write down your goals? Accountability partners: why do you need one? If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear a few additional minutes of the interview, Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Be successful but also be significant.Click To Tweet EPISODE RESOURCES View From The Top, Aaron Walker’s website Aaron Walker on Twitter Aaron’s gift to you! Essentialism, by Greg McKeown Halftime, by Bob P. Buford and Jim Collins Let’s connect on Instagram Get Started as a Speaker Submit feedback on the show for a chance to win an Amazon gift card! Subscribe to the show on iTunes Subscribe to the show on Stitcher Email me with any questions, comments or guest suggestions at Grant@GrantBaldwin.com The post 131 – How to Be Successful and Significant, with Aaron Walker appeared first on Grant Baldwin.

Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. What if your words could persuade people to take action? Our guest for today’s show, Joanna Wiebe, is a successful copywriter who does just that in her business. In this episode, Joanna tells her story of how she fell into copywriting, and eventually started Copy Hackers. Copy Hackers helps businesses write better copy to gain and retain customers. Joanna joins us to share why copywriting can be a great career for any writer, how her college experience impacts her career today, and so much more on today’s edition of How Did You Get Into That?. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW Why doesn’t Joanna believe English is a useless college major? How did a family tragedy help Joanna reevaluate her career trajectory? What other types of writing does Joanna do? How did a business emerge from free advice that Joanna gave? The importance of discipline when it comes to writing. How Joanna accidentally quit her corporate job! Where can you learn to write better copy? And much, much more! BONUS MATERIAL: What are the steps to getting started as a writer? How do you build a portfolio? Joanna shares her best resources for aspiring writers. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear a few additional minutes of the interview, Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. I always wanted to be a writer.Click To Tweet EPISODE RESOURCES Copy Hackers, Joanne Wiebe’s website Joanne Wiebe on Twitter Tested Advertising Methods, by John Caples Let’s connect on Instagram Get Started as a Speaker Submit feedback on the show for a chance to win an Amazon gift card! Subscribe to the show on iTunes Subscribe to the show on Stitcher Email me with any questions, comments or guest suggestions at Grant@GrantBaldwin.com The post 130 – How to Write Convincing Copy, with Joanna Wiebe appeared first on Grant Baldwin.

Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Storytelling has long been how people create connection and share common bonds. Before the written word we told stories and passed them on from generation to generation. The way we use story today in business is no different: we use to create connection, establish and expand bonds with each other. Here today to share how he’s made a living linking the two – storytelling and business – is best-selling author and successful serial entrepreneur Donald Miller. Donald shares his insights on how we can integrate story into our businesses, why it’s played such a pivotal role in his life and why stories are fundamentally about selling; all of that and much more on this episode of How Did You Get Into That?. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW Why he’s always wanted to be a writer. How writing is a form of sales, even fiction writing. What opened his eyes to the business side of writing. What is Storyline and what is Storybrand? How to become the person you say you want to be. The 3 aspects you need in your life to experience deep meaning. And so much more! BONUS MATERIAL:  How do we apply story to business?  Why does story resonate with him so much? What is the most powerful and compelling tool to a human brain? If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear a few additional minutes of the interview, Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. The ones who win are the ones who get up and do it.Click To Tweet EPISODE RESOURCES Storyline website Storybrand website Donald Miller on Twitter Blue Like Jazz, by Don Miller Email Donald for his 7-part framework Let’s connect on Instagram Get Started as a Speaker Submit feedback on the show for a chance to win an Amazon gift card! Subscribe to the show on iTunes Subscribe to the show on Stitcher Email me with any questions, comments or guest suggestions at Grant@GrantBaldwin.com The post 129 – How to Use Story In Your Business, with Donald Miller appeared first on Grant Baldwin.

Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Have you ever fantasized about spending your days traveling the world – and still running a successful business? Our guest for today’s show has done and continues to do just that – she’s the suitcase entrepreneur. She didn’t start out as an entrepreneur, but she’s had an adventurous spirit all her life! On this episode Natalie shares her transition from 8 years in the corporate world to living life on the road, and building a successful enterprise in the process. Natalie Sisson joins us to talk freedom, adventure, entrepreneurship and much more on this episode of How Did You Get Into That?. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW How many countries has Natalie been to? How many streams of income does she have? What was one of the first books about online business I read? Where does her travel/freedom/adventure bug come from? How did she go from broke to 15k in one month? Natalie’s practical steps to start building and living the life you truly desire. And so much more! BONUS MATERIAL: What is one of Natalie’s craziest travel stories and what can you learn from it?  What tools and apps does she recommend to make traveling easier? If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear a few additional minutes of the interview, Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. If you want massive change you have to take massive action.Click To Tweet EPISODE RESOURCES Natalie Sisson’s website Natalie Sisson on Twitter The Suitcase Entrepreneur, by Natalie Sisson Natalie’s recommended resources for business and travel Let’s connect on Instagram Get Started as a Speaker Submit feedback on the show for a chance to win an Amazon gift card! Subscribe to the show on iTunes Subscribe to the show on Stitcher Email me with any questions, comments or guest suggestions at Grant@GrantBaldwin.com The post 128 – How to be a Suitcase Entrepreneur, with Natalie Sisson appeared first on Grant Baldwin.

Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Do you wish you had better time management skills? Today’s guest, Mike Vardy, is your answer! Mike runs a website called Productivityist, where he teaches how to be more productive on a daily basis. Mike shares his journey from Costco employee to productivity strategist, speaker, and coach. Mike explains how he found his niche, the importance of relating to clients on a human level, and much more on this episode of How Did You Get Into That?. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW How did Mike combine his passion for comedy with a seemingly unrelated topic? How has Mike differentiated himself in a saturated market? What was Mike’s first productivity writing gig? What’s more important in terms of productivity: quantity or quality? What is Mike’s advice for building relationships with a role model? Does Mike have a typical client? And so much more! BONUS MATERIAL: What acronym does Mike use for prioritizing and scheduling? How can you be more intentional in terms of productivity? What are Mike’s favorite productivity tools? If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear a few additional minutes of the interview, Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Focus on the right things.Click To Tweet EPISODE RESOURCES Mike Vardy’s web site Mike Vardy on Twitter Getting Things Done by David Allen Mike’s special gifts for YOU! Todoist Trello Asana Things Evernote Get Started as a Speaker Submit feedback on the show for a chance to win an Amazon gift card! Subscribe to the show on iTunes Subscribe to the show on Stitcher Email me with any questions, comments or guest suggestions at Grant@GrantBaldwin.com The post 127 – How to Be More Productive with Mike Vardy appeared first on Grant Baldwin.

Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. One of the hottest marketing trends is to publish a book. Whatever your specialty or your career path becoming a published author is one of the most significant ways to establish yourself as an authority. On this episode Tim Grahl, author and book marketing extraordinaire, talks about the strategies he’s used to help such notable people as Ramit Sethi, Guy Kawasaki, Dan Pink and Barbara Corcoran launch and market best-selling books. We discuss why you need to build your platform before you want to release your book, why publishers aren’t going to market for you and much more on the 126th edition of How Did You Get Into That?. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW: Why your email list is your top asset when launching your book. How can you optimize for freedom? Tim explains. The two ways to know what you – and anyone else – value most. How he learned online marketing and online advertising. Why he made the leap to work only with authors. What’s the fastest way to build up a client list in ANY industry? And so much more! BONUS MATERIAL: If he started over from nothing what is the first thing he’d do? When is the best time and the best way to network? What’s the easiest way to do outreach? If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear a few additional minutes of the interview, Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. If I had to choose money or freedom I’d choose freedom.Click To Tweet EPISODE RESOURCES Tim Grahl’s web site Your First 1,000 Copies, by Tim Grahl Tim Grahl on Twitter Recession Proof Graduate, by Charlie Hoehn Get Started as a Speaker Submit feedback on the show for a chance to win an Amazon gift card! Subscribe to the show on iTunes Subscribe to the show on Stitcher Email me with any questions, comments or guest suggestions at Grant@GrantBaldwin.com The post 126 – How to Launch a Best-Selling Book, with Tim Grahl appeared first on Grant Baldwin.

Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. One of the hottest trends right now is handmade, handcrafted items. From homemade craft beers to knitting to vintage jewelry, there’s a cornucopia of homegrown items, products and businesses thriving today. On this episode Kiri Masters joins us to tell us about her own success in this area: she teaches people how to make their own custom lamps and lampshades. We dive into how she got into this area, what her business entails, when she knew to make the leap and why it’s worked on this episode of How Did You Get Into That?. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW: What was her “light bulb” moment (pun intended)? Why does she think handmade and DIY is so hip right now? How long has she been interested in entrepreneurship? Two ways to explore whether or not there’s a market for your business. Her practical advice for transitioning into business ownership. Why consulting gigs can be helpful when you’re just getting started. And so much more! BONUS MATERIAL: How Kiri grew and scaled her custom lamp business, and her advice for you. Why you should start slow when growing your business.  Two alternatives to Etsy, and why you may want to explore them. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear a few additional minutes of the interview, Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. You have to prove strangers will buy your product.Click To Tweet EPISODE RESOURCES Kiri Masters’ web site Kiri’s tutorials Kiri Masters on Twitter Kiri on Pinterest Kiri on Instagram The 7 Day Start-Up, by Dan Norris BritAndCo DarbySmart Submit feedback on the show for a chance to win an Amazon gift card! Subscribe to the show on iTunes Subscribe to the show on Stitcher Email me with any questions, comments or guest suggestions at Grant@GrantBaldwin.com The post 125 – How to Build Your Handmade Product Business with Kiri Masters appeared first on Grant Baldwin.

Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. What if you could get paid to play with toys from your childhood? That’s exactly what today’s guest, Chris Steinenger does! Chris works at LEGO headquarters in Enfield, Connecticut. In this episode, Chris details his journey to becoming one of seven LEGO Master Builders and shares his insight into the toy brick business. He explains his time in the shop building, attending special events, and more on this episode of How Did You Get Into That?. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW: How big is the world’s largest LEGO model? What is Chris’ number one tip for building a strong model? What was Chris’ first gig with LEGO? The importance of working in an environment that fosters creativity. Do the Master Builders have specialty pieces? What are his recommendations for getting into a creative field? And so much more! BONUS MATERIAL: What materials are used to reinforce large LEGO models? What upcoming big projects does Chris have? What happened when a giant model of a great white shark was shipped to Australia? If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear a few additional minutes of the interview, Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Creativity rubs off on you.Click To Tweet EPISODE RESOURCES Chris Steininger on Facebook Learn more about LEGO Master Builders LEGO on Twitter Submit feedback on the show for a chance to win an Amazon gift card! Subscribe to the show on iTunes Subscribe to the show on Stitcher Email me with any questions, comments or guest suggestions at Grant@GrantBaldwin.com The post 124 – How To Become a LEGO Master Builder, with Chris Steininger appeared first on Grant Baldwin.

Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Have you ever wanted to duplicate someone’s success? Today’s guest, Ryan Moran knows a better way! In this episode Ryan details his entrepreneurial journey, going back to when he was just five years old. Today he runs a multitude of successful businesses, including online stores, a coaching business, and a mastermind group. Ryan shares why you should consider your own unique skills and interests in the process. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW: How did being a self-proclaimed computer nerd help Ryan? Why you can’t duplicate someone else’s success. The difference between being motivated and being committed to results: Ryan explains. What is his ultimate dream? Ryan’s resource for meeting goals: what is it and how can you use it? What is the one question he asks himself daily? What are the steps to validate a business idea? Ryan explains why there are no hacks to success. And much more! BONUS MATERIAL: How to create and sell a product. Why it’s always smart to test your idea. How to rank high in search results in a competitive market. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear a few additional minutes of the interview, Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. There is no right or wrong way.Click To Tweet EPISODE RESOURCES Freedom Fast Lane web site Ryan Moran on Twitter Freedom Fast Lane podcast Freedom Fast Lane Live, Ryan’s live event Zero to $1 Million On Amazon in 12 Months, Ryan’s YouTube video Submit feedback on the show for a chance to win an Amazon gift card! Subscribe to the show on iTunes Subscribe to the show on Stitcher Email me with any questions, comments or guest suggestions at Grant@GrantBaldwin.com The post 123 – How To Build a Business Based On Your Skills, with Ryan Moran appeared first on Grant Baldwin.