Kyle MacDonald

Trades "One Red Paperclip" for a House

Expert on

  • Marketing
  • Entrepreneurism
  • Vision/Purpose
  • Creativity
  • Internet Marketing
  • Negotiation

Fee Range

$7,500–$7,500

Travels from

Canada

Biography

Kyle MacDonald has planted more than one hundred thousand trees, delivered more than one thousand pizzas, but eaten only one scorpion. He has also traded one red paperclip for a house only once.  Kyle MacDonald started with one red paper clip and after 14 trades, ended up with a house. 

Inspired by the kids’ game “Bigger and Better”, MacDonald set out to trade up with the goal of finding a house. He launched his quest on the Internet and used the web to solicit trades from all over the world.  The story travelled like wildfire and caught the attention of news and entertainment agencies across the globe.

Audiences will learn about MacDonald’s encounters with Alice Cooper and Corbin Bernsen, and understand that his story isn’t really about the trades he made, but about building relationships, being open to adventure and believing in a dream.

Client Testimonials:

“Kyle MacDonald’s fascinating story about remarkable entrepreneurial spirit and thinking outside the box captured the undivided attention of all ages from beginning to end. Kyle’s charismatic approach brought his story to life while his creative and entertaining sense of humor engaged the entire audience in smiles and laughter. Following the event one spectator commented “how could you possibly top having Kyle MacDonald”. A thoroughly enjoyable evening!”

FirstSask Credit Union & Golden Opportunities Fund

HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT THE GUY WHO...?

Kyle provides examples similar to his One Red Paperclip project that attained International headlines. In a world where every organization is trying to stand out, this presentation teaches us about low-budget (and entertaining) ways that marketing projects gained country-wide attention.

ONE RED PAPERCLIP: ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE

The incredible tale of upgrading a single red paperclip for a house – in just 14 trades.

SOCIAL NETWORKING

The Power of the Internet

MacDonald illustrates how social networking can gain incredible momentum that may work for – or against – you, and shares how to capture that highly-coveted “media buzz”.

BIGGER AND BETTER

Reaching Your Goals

Why stop now when your next goal is just around the corner? MacDonald inspires the audience to dream big and proves you can just get out there and go for it.

THE WORST ONLINE MARKETING ADVICE OF ALL TIME…EVER.

A hilarious offering of terrible online marketing tips that Kyle learned on his One Red Paperclip journey. This advice is so bad, it will force your audience to think about marketing in a brand new light (while laughing hysterically).