How to Negotiate with a Keynote Speaker?
Negotiating keynote speaker fees feels uncomfortable for many event planners, but it’s standard practice that professional speakers expect and respect. The goal isn’t simply cutting costs—it’s achieving the best value for your budget without compromising speaker quality or damaging the working relationship. Successful negotiation focuses on creative value exchanges rather than aggressive fee reductions. This […]
Why Work With a Speakers Bureau?
Finding and booking a keynote speaker seems straightforward in the internet age—just search online, contact a few speakers, and choose one. The reality involves far more complexity: vetting quality, navigating negotiations, coordinating logistics, managing contracts, and accepting significant risk if something goes wrong. While you can learn how to find a keynote speaker independently, speakers […]
How Far in Advance Should You Book a Keynote Speaker?
The timing of your keynote speaker booking directly impacts the quality of talent you secure and how much you’ll pay. Book too late, and your top choices are unavailable, forcing expensive last-minute compromises. Book too early, and you risk committing before your event details are finalized. Most professional event planners start their speaker search 6-12 […]
