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SPEAKER CONSULTATION
Speakers Platform provides meeting, conference, seminar and training planners this free service to help you find the keynote speakers and training talent you need.
Please provide the following information about your event and speaker requirements
and a Speakers Platform Account Executive will contact you quickly. You don't need to
answer every field, but we ask that you provide as much specific information as possible
so we can most effectively serve you.
Or, simply call one of our experienced Account Managers to discuss
your event toll free at:
1-877-717-5327, or email your event details to: Speaker@Speaking.com
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Book a Local Speaker
Find a speaker in your local area to save on travel costs. Most speakers will also reduce their keynote fee for local events. Contact us and we can help you find someone locally that will fit your topic and budget.
Here's what our clients say:
Speakers Platform was very responsive in helping me find a speaker in a short period of time. They are a great central resource for quickly planning an event wtih lots of useful 'How To' information and a comprehensive range of speakers.
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Please Describe Your Ideal Speaker(s)
List any speaker(s) you are already interested in booking:
Who spoke at your meeting last time/year?
What did you like and/or not like about your last speaker?
What is your budget range for the ideal speaker?
(note: free consultations available only for speakers over $2,500)
What effect/ impact do you want the speaker(s) to have on your audience? (examples: educational, inspirational, entertaining, etc.)
What qualities are you looking for in a speaker?
Informational
Humorous
Tools & Techniques
Entertaining
Current Event
Lecturing
Case Study
What is most important about the speaker you need?
Who they are
What they do or have done
The information they impart
Their personal achievements
Their presentation style
Their educational content
Their "star" quality
What qualities are you *not* looking for in a speaker?
What type of speaker are you most interested in?
(Note: Celebrity speakers usually start at $20,000 and up)
What is the theme of your event and describe the issues related to your event that the speaker will need to address.