Thanks for your interest in additional materials from my presentation How to find and hire the best speakers and musicians, presented at the CCCA Michigan Sectional Conference on March 7, 2016.
Session Description: Whether you’re working with a big budget, or working with volunteer speakers and musicians, these practical steps will help you to select the right ones, treat them like professionals, and set them up for success at your event. We’ll talk about how to find them, how to evaluate them, how to make an offer, how to communicate your expectations, and how to make sure everyone has a great experience.
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How to find and hire the best speakers and musicians
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For additional reading:
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How to get me to hire you… as a speaker part 2. Don’t email me.
I made so many mistakes in the early stages of fundraising. By not asking people to give face-to-face I was dramatically reducing the chances that they would give. The principle applies when you’re looking for opportunities to grow your speaking ministry. Here are a few key moves that will help you dramatically improve your chances of landing more speaking events
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