#222. Keynote speaker and story collector Jay Baer

Presentation Thinking · Oct 22, 2026 · 35m

Professional keynote speaker, author, and tequila enthusiast Jay Baer joins Mikey to talk about his non-traditional path into public speaking and what he’s learned about storytelling along the way.

From MCing high school talent shows to helping people with their presentations, Jay was no stranger to holding a mic but it wasn’t until later in his career that he started giving talks professionally (and getting paid).

Jay emphasizes the power of getting to know your audience and how he workshops material through a presentation until it’s fully resonating—strategies which helped him write his…