Hiring a speaker for your event is an important process, and it’s critical to do your research before making a decision. There are countless fantastic speakers available, but are there signs that the speaker you’re considering is the right fit for your event? Here are some characteristics of great speakers that you should be looking for.
They Share Your Vision of Your Event
What is the purpose of your event? Is it to inspire, inform, or entertain? Make sure you define what you want out of your event before you begin searching for the right speaker. This will allow you to both communicate your vision and hire a suitable speaker who can do the same.
They Know Your Audience
The right speaker will be interested in learning about your audience. Qualities such as age, level of education, and demographics are crucial for your speaker to craft a message that will resonate with your attendees, hold their interest, and ultimately achieve the vision you defined for your event. If the speaker isn’t willing to cater their speech to meet your audience, you should probably look elsewhere.
They Have a Social Media Presence
A great speaker has an engaged following on social media. This engagement is a sign that their content is healthy and meaningful. However, don’t be tempted to hire a speaker based on their popularity alone—their following should be similar to the demographic you’d like to reach. Keep in mind that a speaker’s age and gender don’t necessarily denote the type of audience they can inspire.
They Stimulate Interaction
No one wants to sit through a boring, one-sided speech. A great speaker will engage the audience and stimulate critical thinking, as well as facilitate conversation. This can tear down the traditional wall between the speaker and the listener, and leave the right audience extremely satisfied.
They Will Prioritize You
Be wary of a speaker whose primary focus is promoting their own business. Excellent speakers will go above and beyond to help you achieve your goals along with their own. Some of the best indicators of this are whether they are willing to co-promote other events and how well their preparations cater to your needs as an event planner.
They Fit Your Budget
Finally, the best speaker for your event is always the one you can afford. Hiring a speaker for free isn’t always the best option, and neither is overpaying. As your event grows, so too will your opportunities to hire speakers who may be currently out of your league. Chances are, there’s a speaker within your price range who meets all of your requirements. So do your research, ask questions, check out their following, and refer to their experience.
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