Hiring the right speaker is much the same as hiring a good employee. The traits and characteristics that spell success in one situation can mean disaster in another, no matter what credentials the speaker may have. Find out what groups the speaker has addressed that are similar to yours. Others who plan meetings. Those who have done a good job for your know others who would do well for your group.
Bureaus can be helpful with suggestions on specific topic speakers.
The newest source for speakers are speaker community Web sites like Speakers Platform . Meeting planners can browse and research speaker information directly. How fees are determined As in any business, supply and demand establish a speaker's worth in the marketplace. A speaker can be in only one place at a time. You are not paying only for the hours the speaker is on the platform for your group.