How Did You Get Into That?

Grant Baldwin
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How Did You Get Into That (or How'd You Get Into That?) is the podcast you've been looking for! Grant Baldwin (GrantBaldwin.com) interviews people from all walks of life that are doing something interesting to make a living. Whether you're looking for your first career, ready to make a career shift, interested in starting a business, becoming an entrepreneur or just need an inspirational and motivational kick in the pants, you'll find it here. Each episode will bring you the stories and journeys of people just like you who wanted something more out of their life and career and did the work to make that happen. Grant interviews entrepreneurs, small business owners, artists, designers, musicians, speakers, writers, authors, bloggers, vloggers, filmmakers, videographers, photographers, athletes, venture capitalists, Etsy sellers, consultants, coach, teachers, comedians, trainers, nutritionists, and more. We talk with people from all kinds of industries including fitness, health, nonprofits, medical, creatives, technology, startups, music, marketing, online business, social media, web, food/restaurant, engineering, and sports!

  1. 01/26/2023 · BONUS

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    1 min

  2. 12/22/2015

    142 – How to Wrap Up a Podcast with Grant Baldwin

    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!   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

    14 min

  3. 12/15/2015

    141 – How to Be a “Fit Nerd” with Steve Kamb

    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!   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

    32 min

  4. 12/08/2015

    140 - How to Start and Grow a Digital Magazine, with Nathan Chan

    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!   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

    31 min

  5. 12/01/2015

    139 – How to Build a Business From Ikea Furniture, with Nick Ray

    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, and offers other services including delivery, installation, and home design. 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!   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

    31 min

  6. 11/24/2015

    138 - How to Be Successful Selling on Amazon, with Scott Voelker

    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!   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

    39 min

  7. 11/17/2015

    137 - How to Create a Leather Company, with Dave Munson

    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.   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

    26 min

  8. 11/10/2015

    136 – How to Be a Professional Organizer with Lisa Woodruff

    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.   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

    31 min
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How Did You Get Into That (or How'd You Get Into That?) is the podcast you've been looking for! Grant Baldwin (GrantBaldwin.com) interviews people from all walks of life that are doing something interesting to make a living. Whether you're looking for your first career, ready to make a career shift, interested in starting a business, becoming an entrepreneur or just need an inspirational and motivational kick in the pants, you'll find it here. Each episode will bring you the stories and journeys of people just like you who wanted something more out of their life and career and did the work to make that happen. Grant interviews entrepreneurs, small business owners, artists, designers, musicians, speakers, writers, authors, bloggers, vloggers, filmmakers, videographers, photographers, athletes, venture capitalists, Etsy sellers, consultants, coach, teachers, comedians, trainers, nutritionists, and more. We talk with people from all kinds of industries including fitness, health, nonprofits, medical, creatives, technology, startups, music, marketing, online business, social media, web, food/restaurant, engineering, and sports!

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