How to Retain the Services of Speakers Bureaus
Posted on December 5, 2007
Many authors/speakers view speakers bureaus like banks: when you need money, you can’t get it, but when you have enough, they’re offering you credit.
Speakers bureaus probably won’t be much help if you’re just getting started; however, once you’ve built some momentum (and you have a professional-looking speaking kit, a demo video, and you’re making at least $2,500 per engagement), the bureaus may become a valuable resource.
Many bureaus prefer exclusive relationships with their speakers; this isn’t inherently “bad,” but be sure the bureau can actually get you booked and keep you as busy as you want to be. (As the saying goes, if you’re going to put all your eggs in one basket, be sure no one can kick over that basket … or something like that.)
Here are a few quick resources to check out:
• National Speakers Association: www.nsaspeaker.org
• Toastmasters International: www.toastmasters.org
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