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Keynote SpeakerFinding The Right
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Keynoters |
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Trainers |
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Workshop leaders |
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Facilitators |
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Emcees |
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Celebrities, athletes |
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Industry experts – “Professionals who speak” |
What Issues Are Involved With The Speaker Selection?
Substance
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Topic |
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Message |
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Length of presentation |
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Speaker cost |
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Travel costs |
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Authenticity |
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Track record within the industry |
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Current/Updated solutions |
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Added value/Going deeper |
Style/“Fit”
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Style vs. content vs. entertainment value |
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Celebrity value |
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Customization of the message |
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Versatility/Flexibility |
What Are Some Sources To Find
Keynote Speakers?
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Personal experience |
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Recommendations/referrals |
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Speakers Bureaus |
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The Internet |
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National Speakers Association |
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Convention & Visitors Bureaus |
What Information Is Available To Review
Motivational Speakers?
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Websites (many with streaming video) |
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Printed materials |
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Audio tapes |
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Video tapes |
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Testimonial letters |
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References |
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Showcases |
What Is Involved With Managing
The Process?
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Single point of contact |
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Pre-program questionnaires |
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Interviews with the speaker |
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Handling the speaker for maximum results |
What Are Some “Hot Topics/Trends”?
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Performance/Productivity Improvement |
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Sales Effectiveness |
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Leadership |
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Integrity |
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Managing Change |
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Workforce/Staffing |
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Balanced Living |
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Competition |
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MOTIVATION & HUMOR CONTINUE TO BE “MUSTS” IN MOST PRESENTATIONS |
What Are Some Cost Controls To Help
Maximize Budgets?
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Travel Guidelines |
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Audiovisual |
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On-site expenses |
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Multiple Presentations |
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Multi-Date Discounts |
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Co-Marketing Agreements |
What About Contractual Agreements?
Signing On The Dotted Line…
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Agreements |
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Cancellation issues |
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Deposits and payments |
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Bureau commissions |
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Product sales |
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Books, signings and mass purchases |
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Attendance at receptions and other events |
If you need a “high voltage” content-rich speaker on the topics of sales or leadership, I invite you to apply for a complimentary consultation to explore if David Newman is a great fit for your audience, your goals, and your organization’s desired business outcomes. You'll probably learn a lot just from the form, and if it feels appropriate, we'll go ahead and set up a chat to explore your goals.
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