The nine types of speakers worth knowing are the keynote speaker, the motivational speaker, the leadership speaker, the humorist, the industry expert, the storyteller, the facilitator, the emcee, and the celebrity speaker. Knowing the types makes it far easier to match the right voice to your event and audience. Here is a quick guide to…
To book the best motivational speakers, get clear on the outcome you want, look for authentic lived experience over hype, watch live video for genuine energy, make sure there is a real takeaway beneath the inspiration, and check references — then book early or let an agency match you. The best motivational speakers do more…
To book a speaker in five easy steps: confirm their availability and fee, agree on the terms, sign the contract, brief the speaker, and confirm the day-of logistics. Once you have chosen your speaker, booking is simply a matter of moving cleanly through these five steps. Here is how to go from “yes” to locked…
Do not book a speaker who refuses to customize, has no real live video, communicates poorly, cannot provide references, does not fit your audience, is all flash and no substance, or seems difficult to work with. Spotting these red flags before you sign saves you from an expensive mistake on your biggest stage. Here are…
To source speakers in six easy steps: define your criteria, tap your network, search online and directories, watch live video, build a shortlist, and reach out (or let an agency do all of it for you). Sourcing is the discovery phase — building a strong pool of candidates before you ever start booking. Do it…
The things every event planner ought to know about keynote speakers: fees vary widely, the best ones customize, you should book early, you must watch live video before you commit, speakers need context to be great, references matter, and a speakers agency can save you enormous time. Keep these in mind and you will book…
The best keynote speakers do far more than deliver a talk — they customize their message, connect emotionally, hand your audience real takeaways, engage the room, respect your schedule, make you look good, help promote the event, handle logistics smoothly, adapt on the fly, and leave a lasting impact. When you know what great looks…
To find a speaker for an event, first get clear on your goal, audience, and budget, then find candidates through your network, online research, and speaker directories — or skip the legwork entirely by working with a speakers agency that hands you a vetted shortlist. Here is the simplest path from “we need a speaker”…
Matt describes himself as engaging, hilarious, and unique. Those who listen to him speak agree. And he comes from a family of comedians. Both his father and his brother were stand-up comedians for a number of years. For the last decade, Matt worked as a leader in various roles for a Fortune 50 company. His…