09 Aug 09 The New Speaker
The most popular kind of speaker over the last 20 years or so has been the motivational speaker. So much so that it seems if you have heard one these days you have heard most of them. The unusual ones make enough money to break the rear axle on a Brinks truck, and so they should, but they are out of the range of most ordinary keynote addresses.
For those who want to hear new voices that clients can afford more easily, try these ideas for keynote speakers.
Author’s Guilds
Lots of people believe they have a book inside them, and most do. A keynote address from an author can inspire them, even if the address has nothing to do with writing and publishing–their common need to write brings them together. But chances are the speech will be at least partly about the trials of becoming a known author. And one thing is for sure: an author will have no trouble coming up with a speech that will appeal to your group–they make their living in much the same way. (more…)
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26 Jun 09 Ordering Break Beverages for the Stressed Out Planner
Here’s a quick multiple choice quiz: If you have 100 people attending an event, how much coffee should you order for a morning break?
A. Lots! People drink more than one cup.
B. 1 cup for around 90% of the expected attendance
C. Tear out hair and close event planner business
The correct answer may be C depending on how panicked you are about ordering food and beverage for your meetings, and A used to be the answer. However, if you want to save your client money and do your reputation a favor, choose B. Why? Not everyone drinks coffee, and coffee is much more expensive per pound than it used to be, so plan on anywhere between 80% and 90%. (more…)
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