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1. Speakers Bureau 101
A Resource for the Professional Speaker

2. What is a Speakers Bureau?
Wikipedia defines a speakers bureau as “a company which
operates to facilitate speakers for clients requiring after-
dinner speakers, motivational speakers, awards
hosts, cabaret acts, conference facilitators and keynote
speakers”.
Speaker Bureau 101 - A Resource for the
Professional Speaker by Miami Public
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3. “We help organizations find the best
public speaker for their needs.”
An example of a Speakers Bureau
Speaker Bureau 101 - A Resource for the
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4. Did you Ever Consider Joining a
Speaker Bureau?
Before You Do…
Know The Pros and Cons of Working
with a Speakers Bureau
Speaker Bureau 101 - A Resource for the
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5. Speakers Bureau – The Good
Pros of Using a Speakers Bureau:
• Event Planning and Meeting Planning Experience
• Diverse Mix of Speakers and Strong Network of
Speakers
• More Bookings for the Speaker
• No worries about contracts, travels, paperwork
etc.
• Streamlined approach
• Risk Free
Speaker Bureau 101 - A Resource for the
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6. Speakers Bureau – The Bad?
Cons of Using a Speakers Bureau:
• Pay a Commission if You Get Booked
• Not Ideal if You’re a New Speaker
• Client/Speaker Communication Suffers
See what Miami Public Speakers is doing to change this:
http://miamipublicspeakers.com/pros-and-cons-
of-working-with-a-speakers-bureau/
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7. Women Speakers
Did you know that some speaker bureaus specialize in booking a certain type of speaker?
Interested in booking a woman speaker?
Learn why you might want to do that:
http://miamipublicspeakers.com/why-hire-
a-woman-motivational-speaker/
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8. Speaker Bureau 101 - A Resource for the
Professional Speaker by Miami Public
Speakers

9. Miami Public Speakers believes in diversity!
Like the South Florida community our speakers
bureau proudly represents a wide array of
diverse public speakers.
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10. Interested in Joining South Florida’s #1 Speakers Bureau?
Apply now at www.MiamiPublicSpeakers.com/join

11. Do you know how much to charge as a
professional speaker?
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12. 10 Things to Consider in Setting Your
Speaking Fees
1. Demand
2. Education
3. Experience
4. Years
5. Duration
6. Type of Event
7. Logistics
8. Brand
9. Perks
10. Bills
Read the entire article
“How Much Should You Charge for Public Speaking?”
http://miamipublicspeakers.com/how-much-should-you-
charge-for-public-speaking/
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13. How much should you expect to pay
to hire a professional public
speaker?
The answer might surprise you:
http://miamipublicspeakers.com/wh
at-are-the-costs-of-hiring-a-public-
speaker/
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14. • Motivational Speakers - http://miamipublicspeakers.com/motivational-speakers/
• Women Speakers – http://miamipublicspeakers.com/women-speakers/
• Social Media Speaker – http://miamipublicspeakers.com/social-media-speakers/
• LinkedIn Speaker – http://miamipublicspeakers.com/social-media-speakers/
• College Speaker - http://miamipublicspeakers.com/college-speaker/
• Florida Speaker - http://miamipublicspeakers.com/florida-speakers-bureau/
• Business Speakers - http://miamipublicspeakers.com/business-speakers/
What type of public speaker are you looking for?
Speaker Bureau 101 - A Resource for the
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