Tell me what’s not working. Tap into my decades as a keynote buyer and elite private speaker’s agent to address it.
I privately mentor just four people monthly
In a world of hype, flash, and speed, I offer the opposite: Thoughtful listening, focused attention, and a solid, unhurried hour together.
My primary work is private representation for a boutique roster, but I want others to benefit from what I’ve learned.
I set aside time for four individuals who are not my representation clients – so they can benefit from what I know.
These are not sales-oriented sessions, they are candid, fully confidential, practical sessions offering personal attention and candid advice.
Perhaps you wonder:
- Do I need representation for speaking? I’m a well-known figure and my staff currently handles invites, but am I missing something?
- Why am I unable to generate in-bound demand for my speaking?
- What should I be speaking about? “I don’t have a set keynote description.” OR “I have a list of keynote speech topics.” In either case, I feel scattered and drained.
- I’m exclusively represented by a bureau, talent agency, or management company and I’m frustrated by the results. I’d love to get a neutral perspective.
- Why don’t agencies or bureaus want to represent me? I’d love to gain professional representation for my speaking.
- How do I handle speaking invitations if I’m an ‘accidental speaker?’ I am approached, but it’s not my main thing. I enjoy it – but don’t want to be a full time speaker.
- Why is my speaking not rebounding post-pandemic? I thrived pre-2020, but the years since have been disappointing.
- Why didn’t my last book fuel paid speaking? I poured my heart into it and it resulted in a big ol’ nothing.
- How can I make a big splash with my upcoming book launch? It’s being published in the next twelve months and I’d love to line up keynotes and bulk book sales.
After nearly ten years as a big-ticket keynote buyer, and more than two decades as a private speaker’s agent for folks with fees of $25k – $200k per appearance, I can help you. I only conduct four of these 1:1 Strategy Sessions each month — so I hope you reserve one for yourself today. Click here to snag one of my spots and together we’ll focus on the biggest challenge you face.
What I know can help you. ZERO sales pitch.
Talk to me when you don't know who to talk to.
For $595 USD, you receive:
- A 60-minute 1:1 Strategy Consult with me – self-scheduled at a time that works for you.
- A recording of our session for your personal/private use. Many folks create a transcript from the audio file to upload to their choice of AI tool for further synthesis and insights.
- Straight talk and insights designed to increase your ‘agency’ as a speaker.
- Access to my wisdom from three decades of negotiation and representation work at the highest levels of paid corporate speaking.
- ZERO sales pitch: Our session will be immediately practical and helpful. This is not a ‘bait and switch.’
- PLUS: I donate $50 in your honor to your chosen non-profit. Everyone wins.
- Please see the important considerations below.
Important Considerations
no advance review – here’s why
I come to each session with an open mind and a deep understanding of the paid speaking industry. The fee for our session is for one hour of my focused attention and the insight I possess after more than three decades in this work. My reactions to how you articulate your value, your positioning, and your challenge will be based on what you share in our conversation. This is essential. A prospective buyer of your speaking work will not be spending more than a few seconds looking at your site or social media feed before deciding if they’ll invest their attention in you.
My work and guidance operate in this same efficient manner. I trust you to offer the details I need during our time together AND you can trust me to ask you the right questions to zero in on what the issue is and come up with deep, candid yet caring, input on what needs to shift in your area of difficulty.
realistic expectations
You are investing precious funds in our time together and seek maximum return on that investment. My goal is to be as immediately useful and candid as possible. I will listen intently to your biggest challenge with paid speaking work, ask thoughtful questions, provide context, and offer some specific guidance for you to consider. You’ve likely spent years, possibly decades, working on your paid speaking, and that complexity requires nuanced conversation and consideration.
We’ll work our way through your biggest challenge and, as time permits, we may get to additional ones. We may not.
You have options:
- Reserve additional session(s) to tackle more questions.
- Work on the recommended best ‘next step’ I share with you during our session and return for additional guidance when ready.
- Enjoy the single session as a standalone, one-time investment.
Choose the best option for your needs, without pressure from me.
My personal speaker’s agent Services
Private representation is not appropriate for most individuals who speak. I wrote an article here about the milestones one should reach before professional representation becomes appropriate. Less than 1% of all paid speakers will attract the services of a personal speaker’s agent. If your heart is set on finding representation, I recommend booking a 1:1 session to gain:
- Clarity around what a speakers agent does and doesn’t provide — no matter what agent you choose to work with.
- How your unique situation impacts your choice of representation. What options do you have at this juncture? If the model you want is out of reach, what do you need to do to attain it?
No matter how you handle your speaking – what I know helps you handle it even better.
ZERO Pitch promise
Our time together will contain ZERO pitching. I do not promote ANY services (mine or anyone else’s) in our time together, nor will I bad mouth your current representation model or provider. That would be unprofessional. No single form of representation is best for everyone. That reassurance is crucial. You can trust me to equip you with balanced information and offer it with no hidden agenda. That assurance is vital to me.
My consultations are true ‘no-strings-attached’ sessions to educate speakers on topics of vital concern.