Here are just a few reasons why you might want to consider hiring the services of a speaker agency when booking your next speaker:
Booking The Right Speaker. There are thousands of speakers out there; the average person will never be able to listen to them all. A speaker agency can do this for you in a matter of minutes. They know who’s available and what they charge. If you’re serious about hiring a professional speaker, use an agency that has access to the best quality speakers currently on the market! You should also obtain references from other clients or contact other agencies that have used the speaker you want to hire before making your decision – don’t just take their word for it!
Speakers Have Changed Since The Early Days Of “Paid To Speak.” Today’s speakers are entrepreneurs themselves, many having written their bestselling books or had success as CEOs of very profitable businesses. As such, they understand the level of effort and preparation it takes to create and present their professional keynote speeches. A top speaker also knows how important this event is for you and will take every measure to ensure that their presentation is tailored to meet your objectives. In addition, they will be a pleasure to work with and will help make your event run much smoother!
Speakers Are Professionals. Like any other professional, they want to give you their best when they come in to present at your conference or meeting. A speaker agency has worked with these speakers many times and knows how they operate and what makes them tick. They also know how important it is for the speaker to feel comfortable when presenting, which guarantees that he/she delivers his/her very best performance leading up to and especially on the day of the presentation!
If The Speaker Cancels, Then You Lose Money. Many legal contracts and fees must be met if a keynote speaker cancels last minute; losing out on $5,000 – $10,000+ is not unheard of! A speaker agency can guarantee that their speakers show up. They have no interest in having them cancel on you, so they will do everything they can to work the situation out with you before it becomes a problem.
A speaker agency will also refund your money if the keynote speaker cancels; they take all of this risk for you, so why wouldn’t they? You’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain by hiring an expert agency!
