Resources
Guides for speakers and the people who book them
Short, practical articles on the parts of event speaking everyone asks about: writing a bio, setting a fee, recording a clip, choosing a speaker, and running the booking well.
For speakers
Get discovered, quote with confidence, and give organizers what they need to say yes.
For speakersHow to Write a Speaker Bio That Gets You Booked
Your bio is the first thing organizers read. Here is how to make the first three sentences do the selling.
5 min read · Updated September 2026
For speakersHow to Set Your Speaking Fee (With Confidence)
What to charge, how to quote it, and how to handle “what’s your rate?” without flinching.
6 min read · Updated September 2026
For speakersThe Video Clips That Get You Booked
Organizers watch your video before they read your bio. Here’s what to record, even with just a phone.
5 min read · Updated September 2026
For event organizers
From first idea to thank-you note — how to find, book, and host a speaker well.
For event organizersHow to Choose the Right Speaker for Your Event
A practical way to shortlist, vet, and book the speaker your audience actually needs — not just the most famous one.
5 min read · Updated September 2026
For event organizersYour Event Booking Timeline, Start to Finish
A week-by-week checklist from first idea to day-of details, so nothing gets missed and your speaker isn’t squeezed.
6 min read · Updated September 2026
For event organizersHow to Brief Your Speaker So They Nail It
The one-page brief that turns a good talk into a talk that feels like it was written for your room — because it was.
4 min read · Updated September 2026
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