Jim Davidson: Speaking in The Time of COVID-19
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About Jim Davidson- Jim Davidson is a keynote speaker, resilience expert, best selling author and climber, Jim has had two different TV shows made about different experiences in his life. One featured on NatGeo, and one featured on the Discovery Channel. In this episode, Stephen Kirkpatrick, Jennifer and Jim Davidson discuss: In this time of COVID, how to stay as safe as possible while still travelling to speaking engagements. Getting used to speaking for a small crowd in a large room. How to adapt your presentation for a virtual conference. Jim’s climb up Mt. Everest...
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Embracing and Encouraging Creativity to Eliminate Fear
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In this episode, Jennifer Lier, Josh Linkner discuss: Driving outcomes for growth by embracing creativity. Reimagining the way we interact with our customers and come out of this challenge stronger. Adapting in real time rather than overcorrecting. Mistakes are the portals to discovery. Key Takeaways: Are we behaving in a way that embraces and encourages creativity or in a way that prohibits creativity and creates fear? Build rituals and rewards that bring about our desired outcomes. Create different ways to interact with customers and team members. Change...
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The Evolution of Virtual Events in the Age of Covid-19
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In this episode, Jennifer Lier, Richard Schelp, and Nick Gold discuss: Reacting and connecting day to day. Providing counsel to your clients. Virtual events still and their role when live events return. In the face of change, embrace the new opportunity. Management of virtual events. Key Takeaways: Reassure your clients that they are cared for and build their confidence in hosting virtual events. In the future incorporate virtual packages into in person packages to create hybrid events. When clients are frustrated with not being able to meet with clients,...
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A Sneak Peek Into How a Non-Exclusive Speaker and Speaker Bureau Relationship Works
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In this episode, Stephen Kirkpatrick, Ryan Estis, and Brian Palmer discuss: The definition of a non-exclusive relationship The pros and cons of having a non-exclusive relationship First hand experience navigating the industry Tips and great assets that have proven successful with bureaus and customers. Key Takeaways: Each speaker has their own individual needs, and the decision to be a Non-Exclusive Speaker vs. an Exclusive Speaker is really based on those individual needs and how your business is structured. There is no right or wrong way. However one decides to conduct...
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Booking a Speaker and Why it Makes Sense to Use a Speakers Bureau
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Questions to ask to find the right speakers bureau for you. How working with a Speakers Bureau can improve your process and efficiency. The changing landscape of meetings and events.
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Building Relationships & Showcasing Speakers at IASBtalks
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In this episode Stephen and Brittanny discuss: What IASBtalks is all about and how speakers can benefit from participating The IASBtalks vetting process and how to make the best first impression How to utilize your 20 minutes on stage wisely What bureau agents are looking for when viewing videos and supplemental materials to book their next event IASBtalks success stories! Key Takeaways: IASBtalks is an opportunity for speakers to showcase their content in front of an international audience full of some of the biggest influencers in the...
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Speakers Bureaus 101
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In this episode, Stephen, Tim, Richard, and Kelly discuss: How to define a speakers bureau. Various types of speakers bureau models, how they work, and why they are advantageous for both planners and speakers. Advantages for working with a bureau who is a member of IASB. How the speaker industry has changed over the last 10 years, and where it is going in the next 10 years. Key Takeaways: Speakers bureaus work a lot like sports agencies, managing the logics and details for you. Have a feel for the group for whom you are looking for a...
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Welcome to IASBpodcast!
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Welcome to the IASB Podcast! Here you will find meaningful coverage of the challenges and rewards of planning and producing events. Brought to you by the International Association of Speakers Bureaus, this podcast will feature topics and situations such as how to better leverage your time, resources, and budget when it comes to having a professional speaker or celebrity as part of your event, how to ensure you’re creating a great outcome for your client, and what you’re missing out on by not working with an IASB member. Every month, an IASB member will be speaking with industry leaders,...
info_outlineIn this episode, Jennifer Lier, Richard Schelp, and Nick Gold discuss:
- Reacting and connecting day to day. Providing counsel to your clients.
- Virtual events still and their role when live events return.
- In the face of change, embrace the new opportunity.
- Management of virtual events.
Key Takeaways:
- Reassure your clients that they are cared for and build their confidence in hosting virtual events.
- In the future incorporate virtual packages into in person packages to create hybrid events.
- When clients are frustrated with not being able to meet with clients, encourage them to embrace the environment we are in, get creative, and understand the door to opportunity is here to make creative solutions for their clients.
- When managing the virtual event you are in charge of all aspects from scheduling to fees. Aide the client in determining and value of their brand.
"We’re giving them solutions. We always claimed we were in the education business, because we were putting key notes out there, now we’re in the education business.it’s referrals and relationships. You do a great job at one event, and. Hopefully, that produces the next couple." — Richard Schelp
Connect with Richard Schelp Co-Owner and President of Executive Speakers Bureau and Immediate Past President of the IASB Board:
Website: Executive Speakers.com
Email: [email protected]
Connect with Nick Gold Managing Director of Speakers Corner and 2020-2021 President of the IASB Board:
Website: Speakers Corner
Email: [email protected]
Show notes by Podcastologist: Kristen Braun
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