Tips for Hiring the PERFECT Speaker

It’s time to start planning your event. Whether it’s a monthly team training or a national conference, we have tips for hiring the perfect speaker to inform, motivate, and inspire your audience. The best way to find the speaker of your dreams is to be prepared! Follow these steps to set your event up for major success!

Know Your Goals and Objectives

To hire the right speaker, you must have a clear understanding of your objectives. Know your general theme and use it to set event outcomes (ex: raise funds, promote a cause, initiate change, educate, entertain, and network). Consider your attendees demographic information and professional backgrounds. What message do you want ringing in your audience’s ears throughout the event?

Book a Speaker Early

Sought-after professional speakers may book out 6-12 months in advance. Start planning as far in advance as possible. This leaves enough time to agree on the speaker’s role, preparation, and promotion of the event.

Select an Event Partner

By collaborating with a trusted event partner, like a professional speakers bureau, you remove the guesswork from selecting the perfect speaker. Professional speaker’s bureaus are jam-packed with pre-screened industry experts covering a vast range of topics. They are trained to match you with the perfect speaker. Be prepared to discuss your budget with the speakers bureau and ask questions to understand what a speaker’s fee involves.

Create the Agenda

Different formats are better suited for larger or smaller audiences, so know the approximate attendance. For smaller groups, try an engaging workshop or breakout session. Consider a highly dynamic keynote speaker to kick off or wrap up the day’s agenda for a large conference.

Invest in the Best

When it comes to hiring speakers, you get what you pay for. Investing in the RIGHT speaker will create the best audience experience. To find great ideas on how to get the most bang for your buck, check out 5 Tips to Stretch Your Event Budget. It is important to find a speaker who will customize their presentation for your unique event and the audience’s specific needs.

Promote the Speaker and Event

It is important to promote your event to generate excitement. Announcing the speaker line-up can help build enthusiasm and attract attendees. Most speakers will be happy to help promote your event.

Communication

It is important to communicate event details with the speaker. The number of attendees, audience demographics, and event objectives are all important details the speaker will want to know in order to customize their presentation. Any changes or updates should also be communicated.

Ready to start creating your perfect event? Conversion-omics Speakers & Consultants will help you select the best professional speaker and work collaboratively to create a custom topic to suit your audience or event needs specifically! Contact us or email us at more@conversion-omics.com to get started today.