SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT BIBLE2013 14-
101CREATING A SPEAKER’S BUREAU
SPEAKING TOPICSSUGGESTED
SPEAKER’S PROFILECREATE A
A speakers profile is a document that explains
who the speaker is. This document should include
a brief biography of the speaker including his/
her experiences, awards, and other achievements
that give the speaker credibility to speak on the
topic that you are trying to portray. Include a
professional picture of the speaker and your company logo as well.
Include all of the possible topics that the
speaker can speak about. Giving the
organization you wish to speak to options will
give you more of a chance in securing the gig.
Each topic you present should also include a
short summary explaining what the audience
should expect and learn from your speech.
Include the amount of time each speech
typically lasts and what demographic they are
aimed at. Listing quotes by other’s that have
heard the speaker’s presentation in the past can
be a helpful addition, increasing the odds that you will get booked.
They WANT you to call! They WANT you to call! { }
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OF COMPANYSUMMARY
If your speaker is speaking on behalf of the
company they work for be sure to include a brief
description of the company, along with a link to
the company website. This will give the
organization an opportunity to learn about the
company’s history and see if it is a fit for what
they are looking for. Within this summary, be
sure to include the contact information of a
representative of the company so the
organization you will be speaking for can
contact your company if any other information
is needed.
PHONE PITCHESYour phone pitch will be helpful when you are
making those endless calls to organizations to try
and secure a speaking engagement. Write
yourself an opening line and prepare questions
so the call goes smoothly. Also, have your
calendar out and ready to help you with
scheduling. Even though you may be dreading
these calls the have to be done. Just remember
this in not a “typical” cold call. The businesses
you are calling have programs that speakers are
needed for. They WANT you to call.
CONFIRMATIONOnce you have secured an opportunity, follow up with the organization with a confirmation letter. Having it on paper will create more security. The last thing you want is your hard work of calling and securing a gig to be forgotten conversation.
TIPSFOR SUCCESSFUL SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Securing a successful speaking engagement is all about preparartion!Securing a successful speaking engagement is all about preparartion!{ }
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6 Create a picture. Use analogies, stories, and
humor frequently to connect with the audience
and brings your message to life. If humor
doesn’t come naturally, do not try to force it.
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7 Pay attention to the audience’s reaction. If you
see people that seem bored, do something that
will grab their attention and regain focus on
you. Examples on how to regain this focus is by
changing topics or opening the floor to questions.
8 Ask attendees to evaluate the speaker. Provide
general feedback on the speaker’s presentation
by completing an evaluation form within 10 days of the program.
Avoid disagreements with the audience. If an
audience member makes a comment that is
bad-mannered, use that as an opening to teach
and share information rather than create a
personal challenge.
Use language appropriate for the audience
you’re speaking to. For a younger audience, refrain from using difficult terminology.
Speak simply and clearly. If you must use
complicated language be sure to keep it to a
minimum and explain any words that a
layperson might not understand.
Only speak about things that you are
passionate or knowledgeable about. This will
help you maintain high energy, and if you forget
your script you can keep going.
Prior to the event, re-confirm with the details of
the speaking engagement, including handout
information and overnight accommodations, if necessary.
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How do I get to Carnegie Hall?How do I get to Carnegie Hall?
American Advertising Federation
602 Main St, Suite 806Cincinnati, OH 45202(513) 984-9990
Contact:Judy Thompson
Executive Director
Website: https://aafcincinnati.org/
African American Chamber
2945 Gilbert Ave.Cincinnati, OH 45206(513) 751-9900
(513) 741-9100 Fax
Contact:Program managerAmanda Gray
(513) 751-9900
Website: http://african-americanchamber.com/LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=743297&trk=hb_side_g
Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce
7850 Five Mile Rd.Cincinnati, OH 45230(513) 474-4802
(513) 474-4857 Fax
Contact: Executive DirectorEric Miller
American Marketing Association
P.O. Box 53657 Cincinnati, OH 45253(513) 784-2373
(513) 741-8778 Fax
Contact:PresidentAndrea Fisher
(513) 684-7616
Website: http://cincinnatiama.org/LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1550587Twitter: https://twitter.com/cincinnatiamaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CincyAMA
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GREATER CINCINNATI CONTACTS2013-14
Website: www.browncountyohiochamber.com
Website: http://www.camp-washington.org/
{ }CONTINUEDBrown County Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 21606Georgetown, OH 45121(937) 378-4784
(937) 378-1634 Fax
Camp Washington Business Association
2951 Sidney Ave.Cincinnati, OH 45225(513) 542-1637
(513) 542-1637 Fax
Contact:Membership DirectorJoe Gorman
Executive Director of Agenda 360Mary Stagaman
(513) 579-3129
Website: http://www.cincinnatichamber.com
Cincinnati Regional Chamber of Commerce
441 Vine St. Suite 300 Carew TowerCincinnati, OH 45202(513) 579-3100
(513) 579-3101 Fax
Bellevue Business & Professional Association
(920) 468-7000
Website: http://www.bellevuebiz.biz/
Gloria Cook
Blue Ash Business Association
P.O. Box 49277Blue Ash, OH 45242
Contact:PresidentLarry Bresko
(513) 253-1006
Vice President of Activities
Website: http://www.babusiness.org/
Brookville/Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
813 Main St.P.O. Box 211Brookville, IN 47012(765) 647-3177
(765) 647-4150 Fax
Contact:PresidentBill Schirmer
Website: fcchamber.net
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{ }CONTINUEDCincinnati Rotary-Club 17
441 Vine St. Suite 2112Cincinnati, OH [email protected]
Contact:Executive DirectorLinda Muth
Website: http://www.cincinnatirotary.org/
CincyTech
30 West 3rd St. 6th FloorCincinnati, OH 45202(513) 263-2720
(513) 381-5093 Fax
Contact:Toya Gatewood
(513) 263-2731
Website: www.cincytechventures.com
The Circuit
4555 Lake Forest Dr. #650Cincinnati, OH 45242
Contact:PresidentJim Cunningham
(888) 274-1112x1
Website: https://www.thecircuit.net
Program DirectorConnie Wiedemann
(513) 563-3524
(888) 718-0725 Fax
Clermont County Chamber of Commerce
4355 Ferguson Dr. Suite 150
Cincinnati, OH 45245(513) 576-5000
(513) 576-5001 Fax
Contact:Director of Communications and DevelopmentJulie Wood
(513) 576-5013
Website: http://www.clermontchamber.com/
Covington Rotary Club
Radisson Riverside668 West Fifth St.Covington, KY(859) 578-5458
Contact:PresidentPhil Schmidt
Covington Business Council
(859) 431-1500
Contact:PresidentPat Frew
Website: http://www.cbcky.com
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Evendale Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 62839Evendale, Ohio 45265(513) 252-9646
Contact:Vicki Muethig
President(513) 563-6663
Website: http://www.evendalechamber.org/
Contact:Executive DirectorAnne [email protected]
Project ManagerNatalie Bieser
Website: https://www.europe-cincinnati.com
Fairfield Chamber of Commerce
670 Wessel Dr.Fairfield, OH 45014(513) 8810-5500
Contact: Membership CoordinatorSherry Schuster
Website: http://www.fairfieldchamber.com/
Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce
1 Chamber PlazaDayton, OH 45402(937) 226-1444
(937) 226-8254 Fax
Contact:VP- Marketing and CommunicationsToni Bankston
Website: http://www.daytonchamber.org
Dearborn County Chamber of Commerce
302 Walnut St.Lawrenceburg, IN 47025(812) 537-0814
(812) 537-0845 Fax
Contact:Event CoordinatorConnie Cleary
Website: www.dearborncountychamber.org
European-American Chamber of Commerce
201 East 5th St.2200 PNC CenterCincinnati, OH 45202(513) 977-8670
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Forest Park Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 40665Forest Park, OH 45240(513) 956-1127
(513) 741-8778 [email protected]
Contact:Executive DirectorKathy Walters
Website: forestparkchamber.com
Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce
1200 E. 2nd St.Franklin, OH 45005
(937) 746-8457
Website: www.chamber45005.org
Goshen Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 423Goshen, OH [email protected]
232 South Main St.Goshen, IN 46526(800) 307-4204
(574) 533-2103 Fax
Contact:PresidentDavid [email protected]
Website: http://www.goshen.org
Greater Cincinnati Association of Health Underwriters
8021 Irwin Ave.Cincinnati, Ohio 45236(859) 342-8446
(859) 342-7507 Fax
Contact:PresidentDavid Kross
United Benefits Agency Inc.5556 Cheviot Rd., Suite BCincinnati, OH 45247Ph: 513-662-8700 ext 112
Email: [email protected]
Past-PresidentDavid Conners
McGraw-Conners Benefits Agency324 E. 4th St.Cincinnati, OH 45202Ph: 513-381-7881
Email: [email protected]
Education/Programs Co-ChairMichelle Brownell
Cornerstone2101 Florence Ave.Cincinnati, OH 45206
Ph: 513-241-7675
Fax: 513-333-4435
Email: [email protected]
Education/Programs Co-ChairChris CrapseyPh: 513-400-7515
Email:[email protected]
Website: http://www.gcahu.com/
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{ }CONTINUEDGreater Cincinnati Chinese Chamber of Commerce
150 E. 4th St.Cincinnati, OH 45202
Contact:Program Co-ChairNing Zhang
Website: www.china-midwest.com
Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce
201 Dayton St.Hamilton, OH 45011(513) 844-1500
(513) 844-1999 Fax
Contact:Director of Communications & Events DirectorNancy O’Neill
Website: hamilton-ohio.com
Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati
2637 Erie Ave.Suit 206Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 979-6999
(513) 979-6996 [email protected]
Contact:PresidentMr. Alfonso Cornejo
Membership Service DirectorAndrew Sanchez
Greater Cincinnati Venture Association
1776 Mentor Ave. Box 540, Cincinnati, OH 45212(513) 202-3151
Contact:Vance VanDreke
Chair of the Presenter Committee
Website: http://www.newgcva.wordepress.com
Hyde Park Business Association
Contact:Business OwnerJenalyn Schneider2726 Erie Ave.Cincinnati, OH 45208(513) 533-9592
Website: http://www.hydeparksquare.org/hpbamemberbenefits.html
HYPE- Harnessing Young Professional Energy
HYPE Ambassadors Planning [email protected]
(513) 579-3100
Website: http://HYPEcincinnati.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1923340
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Twitter: http://twitter.com/HYPEcincinnati
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/seaqrch/?q=HYPE+Cincinnati
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International Association of Business Communicators
Contact:[email protected]
Website: http://cincinnati.iabc.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=742307
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=126108967399866
International Association of Administrative Professionals
Contact:Debbie Behler
Program Chair
Website: http://www.iaap-cinci.org/IAAPHQ/Cincinnati/Home/
Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce
212 N. Broadway #2Lebanon, OH 45036
(513) 932-1100
(513) 932-9050 Fax
Contact:Executive DirectorSara Arseneau
Website: www.lebanonchamber.org
Legacy
330 Buttermilk Pike, Suite 300Covington, KY 41017(859)426-3654
Website: http://www.legacyleadership.org
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=857247&trk=anet_ug_hm
LinkedCincinnati
Website: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/LinkedCincinnati
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=41134&mostPopular=&trk=tyah
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LinkedCincinnati?fref=ts
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Loveland Area Chamber of Commerce 123 S. Second.Loveland, OH 45140(513) 683-1544
(513) 683-5449 Fax
Contact:President & CEOCeeCee Collins
Website: http://www.lovelandchamber.org
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Milford-Miami Township Chamber of Commerce
983 Lila Ave.Milford, OH 45150(513) 831-2411
(513) 831-3547 Fax
Contact: Executive DirectorKaren Huff Wikoff(513) 608-9168
Website: http://www.milfordmiamitownship.com
Middletown-Monroe-Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce
1500 Central Ave.Middletown, OH 45044(513) 422-4551
(513) 422-6831 Fax
Website: http://www.thechamberofcommerce.org/
Mt. Healthy Business Association
P.O. Box 31206Mt. Healthy, OH [email protected]
Contact:PresidentMatthew Fay
(513) 923-7985
Website: http://www.mthealthyba.org
National Society of Hispanic MBAS
PO Box 8124Cincinnati, OH 45208
Contact:PresidentOrlando Gutierrez
Website: http://www.nshmba.org/group/Cincinnati
Twitter: Cincinnati Chapterhttps://twitter.com/NSHMBA_Cincy
Newport Business Association
P.O. Box 843Newport, KY 41072(859) 422-6167
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National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI) – Cincinnati
8020 Towers Crescent Dr. (Headquarters)Suite 250, ViennaVA 22182Ph: (703) 506-3570
Regional Contact:PresidentRegina (Smith) Bauscher
Website: http://www.niri-cincinnati.com/
Northeast Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
316 West Main St.Mason, OH 45040(513) 336-0125
(513) 398-6371 Fax
Contact:Sally
Website: http://www.necchamber.org/home
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/companies/northeast-cincinnati-chamber-of-commerce
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#1/necchamber
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=46332085379&v=info
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 17416300 Buttermilk Pike, Suite 330Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017(859) 578-8800
(859) 578-8802 Fax
Contact:Stephanie Beach
Website: http://www.nkychamber.com/
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=800987
Twitter: http://twitter.com/nkychamber
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/north-ernkentuckychamberofcommerce
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Website: http://newportbusinessassocia-tion.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=2045150&trk=anet_ug_hm
Contact:SecretaryBev Holiday
Northside Business Association
c/o North Side Bank and Trust4125 Hamilton Ave.Cincinnati OH, 45223
Contact:NBA PresidentBruce Demske
(513) 541-4745
Website: http://www.northside.net/nba/index.php
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Norwood Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 12144Norwood, OH 45212(513) 956-7935
(513) 741-8778 Fax
Contact:Executive DirectorKathy Walters
Website: http://www.norwoodchamberofcommerce.org/
Over the Rhine Chamber of Commerce
111 East 13th St.Cincinnati, OH 45202(513) 241-2690
(513) 241-6770 Fax
Contact:ChairBobby Maly
Website: http://www.otrchamber.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cincinnati-OH/Over-the-Rhine-Chamber-of-Commerce/54702618527
PRSA – Cincinnati Chapter
P.O. Box 43242Cincinnati, OH 45243(513) 792-0402
(513) 984-9191 Fax
Contact:Vice President- ProgrammingShara Clark
(513) 412-1718
PresidentAshley Walters
(513) 719-6388
Website: http://cincinnatiprsa.org
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=1271027&trk=anet_ug_hm
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/CincinnatiPRSA
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CincinnatiPRSA
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Reading Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 15164Reading, OH 45215(513) 741-7951
(513) 741-8778 Fax
Contact:Administrative DirectorKathy Walters
Website: readingohiochamber.org
Rotary Club of Florence
P.O. Box 6027Florence, KY 41022
Contact:PresidentBrad Shipe
Ph: (859) 282-7040
Website: http://florencerotary.org/
Sharonville Chamber of Commerce
4015 Executive Park Dr.Suite 302Sharonville, OH 45241(513) 554-1722
(513) 554-1307 Fax
Contact:ChairpersonJohnda Keuffer
(513) 563-0395
Website: http://www.sharonvillechamber.com
Society of Marketing Professional Services
Contact:ProgramsAmanda Roehl
(513) 779-7851
Website: http://www.greatercincinnatismps.org/
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2052207&trk=myg_ugrp_ovr
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cincinnatismps
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/SMPS-Greater-Cincinnati/180926991918037
Society of Professional Journalists
1720 Gilbert Ave.Cincinnati, OH 45202
Contact:PresidentAlex Coolidge
Website: http://cincyspj.com/
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West Chester-Liberty Chamber Alliance
8922 day Rd.West Chester, OH 45069(513) 777-3600
(513) 777-0188
Contact:President and CEOJoseph A Hinson
VP- Special EventsKathy Rambo
Website: https://www.thechamberalliance.com/
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=1781437&trk=anet_ug_hm
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wclchamalliance
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChamberAlliance
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