Tips on hiring a keynote speaker

 

When it comes to hiring a keynote speaker it is best to negotiate value for value instead of trying to bargain the price down. After all, you get what you pay for and no company can afford a low-priced keynote speaker who will drive down the presentation, a launch or the company’s worth and high-priced name.

 

Here are a couple of tips to consider when hiring a keynote speaker that will assist in getting value for your money.

Pre-determine how many dates you require a keynote speaker or motivational speaker and for how many events this particular speaker would be suitable for. Keynote speakers are often willing to offer a lower price when they are booked for several functions or events by the same company.

If your company has a year of events well planned out for example a product launch, an awards ceremony or sales motivation function, and the speaker is equipped to handle a variety of events, the speaker will often throw in a free event.

Many speakers would come down with their nominal price quite a bit if they are permitted to promote his or her products; be it books, cassettes, DVDs etc. But be careful as there are some speakers out there who would use your function’s platform to self-promote. This is very awkward and revolting to your audience. But in most cases you’ll find that keynote and motivational speakers handle product sales with dignity and elegance. But to be on the safe side rather just brief them before hand regarding self-promotion.

Use local speakers

If a keynote speaker could do your event and still spend the night at their homes and sleep in their own bed; in most cases the speaker will be delighted to lower the price. Usually, if you hire a local keynote speaker the price is much lower as there are no airfare charges and accommodation costs involved. 

 

If your company is situated in Gauteng and looking for both a keynote speaker and motivational speaker then you have to contact a professional speaker