Our Process
Do you want to hire a keynote speaker, event host or entertainer? Hiring talent with SpeakOut could not be easier! Discover more about the process of hiring a speaker, entertainer or host with SpeakOut below.
Hiring a speaker or entertainer with SpeakOut is a straightforward and supportive process designed to help you find the right expert for your event. Whether you are planning a conference, awards ceremony, corporate event or private function, our team will guide you from the initial enquiry through to the event itself.
From your first enquiry to the day of your event, SpeakOut acts as your point of contact throughout the booking process. We pride ourselves on ensuring that everything runs smoothly and that every speaker hired provides the utmost value.
1. Theme & Budget
The process of hiring a keynote speaker starts with you – determining what the theme of your event is and what budget you have to spend on a speaker. Before reaching out to us, these two questions are crucial. What message should your audience leave with?
Do they need to be educated on racial equality, or do they need a motivating speech on mental health and wellbeing? Next, you must set a budget for what you want to spend. We suggest setting a budget and considering what value you could stretch to should a speaker be out of your original budget.
Establishing these two things helps our booking agents to recommend the right speakers that perfectly suit your event.
After selecting and booking your keynote speaker, the focus shifts to organisation and logistics. Having confirmed the date, venue, and schedule of your event with the speaker, our booking agents then outline travel, accommodation, and technical requirements, such as presentation formats.
Share event details well in advance so the speaker can tailor their message to your audience. A pre-event briefing call often helps us to refine timing, tone, and key themes.
Once everything is finalised, the event day runs smoothly, allowing the speaker to deliver their presentation confidently and your audience to enjoy a polished, engaging experience that leaves a lasting impression.
2. Event Organisation
3. Event Follow-up
After the event, SpeakOut follows up to ensure everything met your expectations. A member of the team will check in to confirm the speaker’s performance went as expected, and that it had the desired impact on your audience.
This feedback helps us maintain high standards and strengthen relationships with both clients and keynote speakers. If you were pleased with the experience, we may ask you to share a short testimonial.
Your comments help future clients to trust us to hire a leading keynote speaker for their events.