Have you been tasked with finding and bringing in a keynote speaker for an event, conference, or meeting, but have no idea where to start? Work with a speakers bureau!

The process of hiring a keynote speaker can be daunting without the right resources and help. At BigSpeak Speakers Bureau, we facilitate speakers for you, and we take care of the event planning, too! Speakers Bureaus do the heavy lifting to help ensure a smooth and speedy booking experience.

If you’re not sure where to start and you have some questions on your mind, you may find it helpful to browse through some of the most asked questions for speakers bureaus.

My Boss Just Tasked Me with Finding a Speaker for an Upcoming Conference. I’ve Never Done This Before – What Should I Do?

OK, first—relax. No, seriously, relax (and step away from the ledge). First determine your event audience, budget, date, and location. Then, reach out to a speakers bureau and an expert advisor will guide you through the process, from conference call to curtain call (and beyond). We’re professionals, this is what we do. Our mission is to make you the hero, by providing world-class resources and unparalleled service (and even have some fun along the way). So sit back and let us do all the heavy lifting.

Why Should I Use a Speakers Bureau Like BigSpeak?

For the same reasons you’d utilize a travel consultant, stockbroker or realtor. Hiring a speaker is a considerable investment for many organizations. Our advisors know the marketplace and can make your job easier by bringing you exactly what you need for your event while avoiding the pitfalls. Our experience, and years of forming relationships throughout the industry, can get the most value for your money, and our unique ExpertSelect process ensures that we’ll find the right speaker for your event.  Here is an animated video about the process of working with a speakers bureau.

Can’t I Just Contact a Speaker Directly?

In some cases you can, in others not. Most top-name speakers and entertainers only work through speakers bureaus, and for others, there are often a host of details you’ll have to deal with, including itineraries, travel, scheduling and more. In some cases, it can be a full-time job just to handle the arrangements needed to produce a large-scale event. Our advisors have a history and close relationships with most speakers and are also familiar with their presentations and requirements. We can save you both time and money (and make you a hero) by handling all of the details and taking care of all your talent needs in one place.

I’m Trying to Locate a Speaker Who is Not on Your Roster – Can You Book Them?

Yes! We have reciprocal arrangements and partner with many agencies and speakers bureaus to book speakers that do not appear on our website. Just let us know if you have someone in particular in mind and we will secure them at the same fee as any other speakers bureau.

Read on to learn more for more FAQs about working with a speakers bureau. 

Ready to begin the booking process with BigSpeak Speakers Bureau? Please email info@bigspeak.com or call 805-965-1400 to inquire.