Capture and Share Your Brand with a Customized Speaker Sheet
Your success is important to us. We know that event planners are looking for engaging, experienced professionals like you to inspire their audiences. That’s why we’re dedicated to helping you stand out and get booked for the events that matter.
Event planners want speakers who fit their event theme, connect well with attendees, and stay within budget. In addition, they want reassurance that they’re choosing the right person. That’s why your professional branding materials (your speaker sheet and reel) are key to landing more opportunities.
To help you succeed, we offer a variety of speaker branding and marketing services designed to elevate your profile. As part of our global community, you can access several speaker sheet templates.
Our basic, downloadable template is free and customizable for I Need A Speaker users, allowing you to tailor it to your strengths.
If you’re looking for something more distinctive, you can purchase additional designs for $250, which can be downloaded and personalized.
Want a completely custom design? We offer fully customized speaker sheets for $350, created by experienced graphic artists.
Whether you choose one of these templates or create your own speaker sheet, we encourage you to upload your speaker sheet to your profile on I Need A Speaker. Remember to update your speaker sheet annually, or more frequently if you have new accomplishments or credentials. Keeping your materials fresh shows event planners that you’re actively engaged in your field and ready for their event.
At I Need A Speaker, we’re here to help you grow your speaking career. From powerful marketing materials to a platform that connects you with event planners worldwide, we’re committed to supporting your journey to success.
Our Team
Tricia Richards-Service, PhD
President
Autumn Bohner
Marketing Communications Manager
Keith Hickox
Video Production Manager
Brooke Trusty, MBA
Digital Marketing Managert
Michelle Riley
Marketing Communications Specialist
Keith Hickox
Video Production Manager
I Am A Speaker
People want to hear what you have to say! Make it easy for them to find you when you join the directory of I Need A Speaker. Create your searchable profile, which registered users can access to find you.
Organizations can contact you directly to book your next speaking engagement and finalize details.
As a member, you’ll also receive informative and inspirational monthly newsletters filled with announcements, support resources, and notices of giveaways for cool prizes.
I Need A Speaker
Event planners can spend hours searching for personal connections to speakers, trying to determine who has the expertise they need or might be within budget. Your search for speakers just got easier!
When you register for a free account with I Need A Speaker, you can search our directory of speakers by name, organization, subject matter expertise, geographic region, fee, or language.
You’ll also receive monthly newsletters with event planning tips, announcements of new speakers, and giveaways!
Our mission is to connect speakers of all experience levels with audiences of all sizes.
In 2018, our founder, Tricia Richards-Service, was asked to serve on a committee to plan a local speaker event. The committee had $1,000 allocated for speaker fees. Committee members couldn’t identify a suitable speaker through their personal networks, and the group didn’t have
enough funding to find a speaker using a speakers’ bureau. For three painful hours, the committee examined all options and found none. Frustrated that there was no central place to find a qualified speaker at any price point, Tricia decided to build one. I Need A Speaker was launched in August 2020, and it now has more than 1,300 users globally.
What is I Need A Speaker?
I Need A Speaker is a service that connects experts with audiences by making it easy to locate speakers using search tools. Users on the site may search speakers by name, fee, geographic region, and subject matter expertise.
What makes I Need A Speaker different than other speakers’ bureaus?
I Need A Speaker is not a speakers’ bureau. Rather, it’s a resource to connect users with potential speakers without the typical markup that many companies charge.
Why should I join as a speaker?
If you’re a subject matter expert, you’ll be included in a directory that is available to a broad audience. This service is open to speakers of all experience levels.
You complete a profile that includes your:
- Name and credentials
- Organization (optional)
- Image
- Resumé/CV (optional)
- Languages spoken
- Subject matter expertise
- Fee range
- Preferred meeting type/travel requirements (mileage, lodging, etc.)
- Contact information
Because users connect with you directly, there is no markup or additional fees like many businesses charge. You’ll be more appealing as a speaker to event planners of all budget ranges.
Both speakers and organizations benefit from a monthly newsletter filled with practical information, announcements and giveaways!
What are the benefits of registering with I Need A Speaker as a meeting organizer?
You’ll have free online access to a wide range of speakers with subject matter expertise ranging from general topics, such as business or health/wellness, to very specific topics, such as business/change management, energy/sustainability, literature/Shakespeare, marketing/digital marketing, and more.
Search our speaker directory by name, fee, geographic region, and subject matter expertise, then you can contact speakers directly. There are no markup or additional fees, like many businesses charge.
Plus, you’ll receive a monthly newsletter with content on public speaking, event planning, giveaways, and more!
Do you offer group discounts for directory listings?
Yes! We are pleased to offer discounts to groups of 100 or more. Please contact us to request your discount.
I’m interested in contacting a speaker who I saw on your directory. How do I know this person is a good speaker?
It’s recommended that you learn as much about the speaker as possible before booking a speaking engagement. How do you do this? Here are some simple ways:
- Ask the speaker for a sample video.
- Look for the speaker on YouTube.
- Request three references.
- Ask about their experience with public speaking.
I found a speaker that I’d like to book for my event. What do I do now?
After you and the speaker agree on a date, time, place, etc., it’s customary that both the event planner and the speaker sign a letter of agreement.
Your letter of agreement may include the following details:
- Speaker contact information (name, title, address, phone, e-mail)
- Event date
- Event venue
- Event start and end times (include breaks)
- Estimated number of attendees
- Speaker fee
- Deposit required, if applicable
- Payment of balance (typically the day of the event)
- Speaker’s taxpayer ID number
- Speaker’s agent, if applicable
- Agent’s contact information, if applicable
- Presentation title
- Meeting room set-up requirements (classroom style, theater style, etc.)
- Audio/visual needs
- Other equipment or set-up needs
- On-site contact person for the event
- Travel and accommodations details (check and complete all that apply)
- Roundtrip airfare/maximum price, if applicable;
- Mileage (at the rate of ___ per mile/kilometer)
- Complimentary program or event registration (excluding stand-alone events that require an additional fee)
- Complimentary hotel accommodations for ____ nights
- Hotel name, address, phone
- Other (as needed)
- Person responsible for travel arrangements and their contact information (if other than the speaker)
- Permission to sell products or services at the event (you may request a sample or detailed description from the speaker)
- Liability statements
- Responsibility for payment of royalty fees, licensing costs, etc.
- Indemnify event planners against liability or damages which may result as violation of copyright laws
- Speaker will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, developmental disability, sexual orientation, or national origin.
- Cancellation terms
- Readiness to perform
- Events beyond control of the parties
- Replacement speaker
- Disclaimer of consent to use likeness in the form of live video, recorded video, and/or still photography
- Permission for event planners to publicize event
- Backstage/VIP guests
- Confidentiality re: the terms, conditions, and arrangements
- Acceptance of terms (signature and date)
If your question remains unanswered, please e-mail us.
What is I Need A Speaker’s cancellation/refund policy?
Any individual who registered and paid an annual registration fee shall be entitled to a refund for of the annual fee paid by such individual for the year in which such refund is requested and any prepaid years.
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