Lessons Learned From Booking 1000+ Speaking Gigs
In this deep-dive, I sit down with Amy Dix to unpack the realities of speaker bureaus, how the industry is shifting, and what event planners are really looking for in today’s speakers. (Watch full video below!)
🔸 Key Topics Covered:
🟧 The truth about speaker bureaus: what they actually do, how they get paid, and whether joining one really increases your chances of landing high-fee speaking gigs.
🟧 Performance factor over prestige: why event planners today lean toward speakers who can entertain, inspire, and deliver energy on stage—not just those with impressive résumés.
🟧 Industry shifts in stage sourcing: how event organizers are finding speakers now compared to five years ago, and what those changes mean for positioning yourself in the market.
🟧 The #1 mistake speakers make with bureaus: focusing on being “listed” instead of building relationships, standing out, and understanding how bureaus truly select talent.
🟧 The future of speaking: how AI, hybrid events, and global platforms are reshaping the industry—and practical steps you can take now to future-proof your speaking career.
