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frequently asked questions
 
 
  Why should I choose Goodman Speakers Bureau as my speaker source?
 
  Is there a charge for the services Goodman Speakers Bureau offers?
 
  What is the average cost for a speaker?
 
  Do I have to arrange travel and lodging for the Speaker?
 
  There are so many good speakers, how do we go about choosing the
      right one for our event?
 
  What if I'm interested in a speaker and I don't see him or her on
      your website?
 
  Does it cost more for a longer presentation?
 
  What if we have a small budget?
 
  Can I speak directly with the speaker before I make a decision?
 
  Can audio or video recordings of a speaker be made at the event?
 
 

Q. Why should I choose Goodman Speakers Bureau as my speaker source?
A. Since 1979 Goodman Speakers Bureau has taken pride in providing our clients with CUSTOMIZED solutions to their professional speaker needs.  As the customized service specialists, we believe that catalogs are the last place anyone should look for a professional speaker.  Instead, we believe the first place to begin your search by working one-on-one with us.  When you call the Goodman Speakers Bureau you will begin a partnership, which will produce the best product for your organization and event.
 
 
Q. Is there a charge for the services Goodman Speakers Bureau offers?
A. There is no cost to you for using our services.  Our fee is paid by the speaker, through their honorarium.  The time we spend personally with you, the materials and resources we employ, and the effort we expend to meet your needs are free of charge. If you choose not to book a speaker, there is still no charge to you.
 
   
Q. What is the average cost for a speaker?
A. A national average for a PROFESSIONAL Speaker is around $7,500, but vary based on experience, skill, reputation and notoriety.  Additional expenses are separate from the fee.  Expenses, such as travel, hotel accommodations, meals, and any out of pocket expenses are usually considered additional to the speaker’s fee.
 
 
Q. Do I have to arrange travel and lodging for the Speaker?
A. Goodman Speakers Bureau will work with you and the speaker directly to ensure that the right accommodations are found to fit the speaker’s needs and to fit within your budget.
 
 
Q. There are so many good speakers, how do we go about choosing the right one for our event?
A. At Goodman Speakers Bureau we start where most bureaus end up.  We begin with our Survive the Search guide to get a basic understanding of your organization and its needs.  With that information we spend the following months with you, personally customizing your meeting down to the finest details.  With twenty-four years of experience, we know what works and what doesn’t.  We know our speakers and their topics.  We will get to know your organization, event, audience, and you, equally as well to provide the best speaker for you.
 
 
Q. What if I'm interested in a speaker and I don't see him or her on your website?
A. Goodman Speakers Bureau works with many speakers, not just ones listed on our website.  If you already know of a speaker you may be interested in, we will get you all of the resources necessary to facilitate your decision and getting you matched up with your speaker.
 
 
Q. Does it cost more for a longer presentation?
A. Generally, yes.  Since each speaker sets their own fee, fees vary from speaker to speaker.  Some have a flat cost, others will have a 1-hour (keynote), half day, and full day cost.
 
 
Q. What if we have a small budget?
A. Spending a lot of money does not always mean you will get the best speaker for your event.  We have relationships with a variety of speakers from which to find you a speaker that best fits your needs, at a price you can afford.  Our professional speaker fees generally start at $1,500 and up.
 
 
Q. Can I speak directly with the speaker before I make a decision?
A. Most all of our speakers are available before you have made a selection and after you have made your final decision. Since we insist on a personal and customized approach to meeting planning, we will facilitate the best communication between you and your speaker possible.  Whatever it takes to make you comfortable and content that your decision is the best, Goodman Speakers Bureau will be there at every step.
 
 
Q. Can audio or video recordings of a speaker be made at the event?
A. Speakers vary in regard to the protection of their intellectual property.  Your Goodman Speakers Bureau representative will be happy to advise you on a speaker’s attitudes about recording.

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