How Do You Know You’re Hiring The Best Speaker For Your Event? Because When You Do, It’s Like Finding The Golden Ticket!

Identifying the right talent for your event is critical to showcase credibility for your organization. When you bake a cake - without baking powder, it will not rise. One simple ingredient will make or break the recipe. After ensuring every ingredient for your event is measured and added correctly, you don’t want it to fall flat. When choosing a speaker, the hope is that they will engage with your audience, provide valuable insight, and promote conversation, leading to new business opportunities. Without following proper interviewing and hiring procedures, your event may be at risk of falling short. We at Talent Concierge? understand the overwhelm that comes with not knowing where to start, and below is a foundation we have established to lead you through the process.

Finalize Every Detail of the Event?

First and foremost, secure each piece of the event’s puzzle. Next, determine the overarching theme, so there is consistency across every part of the event. That way, when the search for a speaker commences, you will have a solid understanding of who the perfect person will be. Ask yourself the following questions:

1. Is there a theme to the event?
2. What topics will the speaker cover?
3. How small or large is the event?
4. Will the event be promoted or televised?
5. Will there be one speaker or multiple???

Answering these questions will lay the foundation for securing each detail and finding the right speaker that fits your needs.?

Thoroughly Vet Talent Before Selecting Your Speaker?

Everyone can say they are an ‘expert’ at what they do but finding the golden ticket to Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory takes time and proper due diligence. Work with your event management team to determine your speaker’s qualifications.?

● Do they need to have several years of experience??

● A specific industry??

● Is it required that they have a specific level of completed education?

● Do you require a speaker reel and other professional assets for decision-making?

● Will you need a specific number of recommendations??

Once you’ve laid out the groundwork, one vetting tactic is to visit various websites where speakers are advertised and review multiple profiles to see who is available.?National Speakers Association,?SpeakerHub, and?BuzzSumo?are great resources for researching and booking a qualified speaker for your next event. Selecting the right speaker will help your organization gain a positive reputation and generate more networking and business development opportunities.?

Talent Concierge??Produces Top Talent for your Next Event?

As a non-traditional full-service boutique artist’s agency, Talent Concierge? specializes in sourcing and presenting top talent, you can rely on. Our qualified talent specialists work with various companies to book speakers for events and program engagements by navigating through digital, linear, and nonlinear distribution channels. We are proud of our results with our talent crossing over to unique opportunities, including keynote speaking, film, television, commercials, books, podcasts, and endorsements. And best of all, we do the hard work for you. Our goal is to serve as the leading forefront of change, especially when our industry is in a transitional period. See for yourself by?scheduling your call with Connie today?to learn more.