Frequently
Asked QUESTIONS
General Speaker Bureau Info
A speaker bureau is an organization that represents a roster of keynote speakers and connects them with event organizers who are looking to book speakers for conferences, workshops, and other engagements.
Speaker bureaus help event organizers select speakers who are suited to their event, audience, and message — while also helping support speakers’ careers by offering them opportunities to reach new clients and stages.
Next Day Impact (NDI) sets itself apart by offering additional services to both speakers and event organizers. For speakers, we seek to elevate speaking careers through our dedicated team focused on booking stages that suit individual speakers’ expertise and goals.
Our commitment to ongoing and open communication ensures that speakers are supported every step of the way, from initial contact to post-event follow-up. Additionally, we provide resources and training to help speakers continuously improve and succeed in their engagements.
Meanwhile, our close relationship with our speakers also benefits event organizers and booking professionals. We’re able to perfectly curate from our roster of speakers to provide the right match for your event.
We represent a diverse group of speakers, including industry experts, successful business leaders, motivational speakers, athletes, thought leaders, and influencers across various fields and topics.
Our team will work with you to understand your event’s goals, audience, and budget to recommend speakers who best match your needs. Because we have such an in-depth relationship with each of our speakers, we’re able to dive deep on their specific topics and areas of expertise to help you find the perfect match.
There is no fee for event organizers to use our services. Our fees are covered by a commission included in the speaker’s booking fee.
Our speakers are available for a wide range of events, including corporate conferences, industry trade shows, educational workshops, keynote speeches, and virtual events. Tell us about your event, and we’ll identify a speaker who is perfectly suited for your audience size, industry, and preferred subject matter.
Booking Process
To book a speaker, simply browse our speaker profiles, select a speaker you are interested in, and contact us through our booking form. Our team will assist you in finalizing the details and securing the booking.
Alternatively, you can contact us directly with your specific requirements, and we will provide you with a curated list of recommended speakers that we think will be perfect for your needs, saving you the time and effort of browsing our entire catalog. This way you also benefit from our in-depth understanding of our entire roster, providing you with recommendations you might miss by browsing through our selection yourself.
We recommend booking as early as possible, ideally several months in advance, to ensure availability and allow adequate time for event planning. Some of our top speakers appear at dozens and even hundreds of events per year, so booking well in advance ensures that they’ll be available for your event — and that they’ll have time to customize their message to your audience when appropriate.
Yes, many of our speakers are willing to tailor their presentations to fit your event’s theme or specific needs. Please discuss your requirements with our team during the booking process, and we’ll connect you with a speaker or speakers who we know are comfortable customizing their message for specific events and requests.
When booking a speaker, please provide details about your event, including date, location, audience size and demographics, event theme, and any specific topic or presentation requests. That’s usually all we need to help make the perfect match.
After booking, our team will coordinate with you and the speaker to finalize all logistics, including travel arrangements, presentation requirements, and any other necessary details to ensure a successful event. Our goal is to make every stage of the process, from initial contact to post-event follow up, as seamless and stress-free as possible.
Speakers and Fees
Once you’re listed on our bureau, our team will actively promote you to potential clients. We’ll work with you to refine your profile, optimize your topics, and prepare you for engagements.
Keep in mind that what makes Next Day Impact special is our commitment to serving the unique, individual needs of every speaker. That means that if we don’t recommend you to a potential client or event, it’s not because we favor another speaker — it’s because we know that you’re best suited to a different audience, and want to position you to succeed.
Speaking fees are determined based on the speaker’s experience, demand, and the specifics of the engagement, such as event location, duration, and preparation time required. You’re always welcome to discuss the details of fee determinations with us at any time.
Payments are typically processed through our bureau. We handle invoicing the client and ensuring timely payment to you, less our previously agreed-upon commission.
Circumstances change, and cancellations happen. If you need to cancel an engagement, please notify us as soon as possible so that we can take action. We will work with the client to find a suitable replacement and handle any necessary arrangements, and always advocate on your behalf in the event of potential dissatisfaction on the part of the client.
Yes, we offer resources and training to help our speakers improve their presentations, marketing materials, and overall effectiveness in engagements! We believe that a bureau is more than a matchmaking service — it’s a place where speakers can be supported and help grow their skills and careers.
Applying to be a Speaker
To apply, please fill out our speaker application form on our website. You will be asked to provide information about your speaking topics, experience, and any relevant materials like videos or testimonials. This additional information helps us understand how best we can serve you, what stage of your career you’re at, and which potential clients would be best suited as a match for your content.
We look for speakers with expertise in their field, strong communication skills, a compelling presence, and a proven track record of engaging and inspiring audiences. We generally expect that applicants who join Next Day Impact have some previous and proven speaking experience, even if you don’t come with a long and storied career on stages around the world.
No, there is no fee to apply to be a speaker with our bureau.
The application process typically takes just a few weeks. We review each application thoroughly and may request additional information or an interview as part of the process. If you haven’t heard back from us after a month or so, feel free to follow up about the status of your application at support@nextdayimpact.com.
If accepted, the first step will be to work with our team to create a comprehensive speaker profile. This provides us with a resource we can present to clients. We’ll then begin promoting you to potential clients and supporting you in securing engagements!
Yes. If your application is not accepted, you are welcome to reapply in the future. We encourage you to reapply after you’ve had the opportunity to gain more experience and refine your presentation skills.
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