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480+ corporate events · 5 years

Corporate Speakers Booked for Your Event

We find corporate speakers who fit your audience and your message, then put them on a stage where every row can hear them.

Speakers on stands and a screen set up in a venue hall before a seated program

Why book the speaker and the stage together

A talk lands when the speaker fits the room and the room works for the speaker, and those are usually two separate vendors.

A speaker bureau books a person. It doesn't set up the microphone, test the slides or decide what happens when the talk ends. When those pieces sit with different companies, small gaps show up on the day: the wrong mic, a laptop that won't connect, a silent room after the applause.

We handle the booking, the stage and the program around it as one job. After the talk, guests can move straight to dinner, a networking lounge or our corporate event entertainment.

Our event lead goes over the run of show with a speaker beside the stage

Motivational speakers for corporate events and more

You tell us the goal of the session, and we suggest the type of speaker or host that serves it.

Keynotes and motivational talks

An opening keynote that sets the theme of a sales kickoff or a leadership meeting. It gives the room one idea to carry into the rest of the program.

Industry experts

A tech speaker for an engineering team, a market expert for a client summit. The topic comes from your agenda, not from a catalog. Common requests are leadership, AI, sales and the economy.

Celebrity booking for corporate events

A recognizable name for a gala, an awards night or a client dinner. We handle the request, the contract, the rider and the arrival plan.

Corporate comedian, MC or trivia host

A comedian with clean material, an MC who keeps the evening on schedule, or a trivia host who runs a team game after dinner.

Our AV technician sets the microphones at the mixer before a seated session

What you get

You deal with one team from the first shortlist to the last round of applause.

  • A shortlist that fits. Candidates matched to your audience, theme and budget.
  • Sound and screens. Microphones, speakers and displays from our AV rental, with a technician on site.
  • A run of show. Walk-on music, introductions and timing, written with you.
  • Something after the talk. Interactive stations or a networking lounge if you want one.
AV rental
A speaker contract, a travel checklist and a lapel microphone on a planner’s desk

What goes into the cost

You'll see what the speaker, travel and production cost before anything is signed. We don't publish prices. Speaker fees vary widely, and each event gets its own quote. It depends on:

  • The speaker or performer you choose.
  • Talk length and format, in person or virtual.
  • Travel, hotel and ground transport.
  • The venue and the city.
  • Stage, sound and screens.
  • Extra program parts, such as a host or a networking session.

Read how we quote, or send your date and audience.

The production side, proven

These two projects show the part of a talk that rests on production: whether the room can hear it.

Our technician runs a sound check before a seated presentation in a high-ceiling hall
Seated presentation

Audio Support for an Indoor Presentation and Seated Program

The hall had high ceilings and hard walls, and a speaker presented with slides on a big screen. We placed powered speakers on stands along the seating and at a side area, then ran a sound check before guests arrived. Every row heard the presenter clearly. Here's the full story of our audio for a seated presentation.

On stage and behind it

Photos from presentation setups and the gear behind them.

  • A presentation hall with speakers placed along the seating rows
  • A presenter's screen and audio setup in a seated hall
  • An audio mixer set up for a live program
  • A keynote speaker on stage with a lapel microphone
  • A host announces a winner next to a leaderboard screen
  • A green room set for a speaker before a talk

Contracts and venue documents

Everything that a speaker, an agent or a venue might ask for is in writing before the event.

The speaker contract covers the talk length, recording rights and travel. The rider lists hotel, transport, green room and technical needs, including the microphone type and slide format. We send insurance documents to the venue on request.

How speaker sessions go wrong

Bad sessions trace back to a few gaps. We close each one before the day.

  • No preview call.

    Planners who skip it find out about the style on stage. We set up the call before you sign.

  • A generic talk.

    A speaker who doesn't know your year gives the same talk as last week. We run a briefing call.

  • The wrong microphone.

    A speaker who walks needs a lapel or headset mic, not a podium mic. We agree it in the rider.

  • Slides that won't open.

    We test the laptop and screen during setup.

  • Travel left to the last minute.

    Flights and hotel get booked when the contract is signed.

How we book a speaker

Here's how a booking moves from your first message to the stage.

  1. Step 1: Tell us the goal

    • Audience, theme, date, venue and session length.
  2. Step 2: Get a shortlist

    • Candidates found through bureaus, agents and direct contacts, with a quote.
  3. Step 3: Hold a preview call

    • You speak with your top choice before deciding.
  4. Step 4: Sign the contract

    • Fee, travel, rider and recording rights.
  5. Step 5: Brief the speaker

    • Your goals, audience and the mood in the company.
  6. Step 6: Set the stage

    • Sound, screens and a run of show.
  7. Step 7: Run the session

    • Our team meets the speaker, cues the talk and handles the mic.
Our technician checks a lapel microphone with a speaker before a session

Who handles your session

  • Booking lead. Builds the shortlist, runs the contract and the rider, and stays your contact.
  • AV technician. Sets up sound and screens, runs the sound check and cues the session.
  • Stage manager. Meets the speaker, keeps time and coordinates the hand-off to the next part of the program.

You'll have one contact for the booking and a crew for the room.

Speakers and production anywhere in the U.S.

Your speaker can fly in from anywhere, and our production team travels to your venue.

Two bases

Los Angeles and Orlando

West CoastEast CoastAll 50 states

We work from two bases: Los Angeles, and our office and warehouse in Orlando at 310 N Orange Ave. Florida and the East Coast are part of our regular work, and we bring sound, screens and staff to events nationwide. Send us the city and the venue, and we'll plan the stage around it.

Orlando office: 310 N Orange Ave, STE. 201, Orlando, FL 32801

Questions

Are you a keynote speaker bureau?

No. We book speakers for events we produce, and we handle the stage around them. If you only need a name, a keynote speaker bureau is enough. If you need the session to work, talk to us.

Do you work like a celebrity booking agency?

For events we produce, yes. We handle the request, contract, rider and arrival for celebrity talent at your gala, awards night or client dinner.

Do you book virtual speakers?

Yes. Virtual fees are often lower than in-person fees, and we set up the stream and screens.

What if a speaker cancels?

Tell us your backup preference when we book. We'll look for a comparable replacement as fast as possible.

Can you plan the whole conference?

Yes. See our conference planning page.

Can you send insurance documents to the venue?

Yes, on request.

Find your speaker

Send the date, audience and the goal of the session. We'll reply right away with next steps and a quote. Tell us the event type, date, city, audience size and budget. Add the topic or names you have in mind. Or call +1 213 912 1010