Phase 1 of 5 · Meeting Planner Guide
Before You Contact Speakers
Budget, audience, event type, booking lead time, date and the information needed for a credible inquiry.
4 guides in this phase
New to booking? Read the complete guide- 01 How Much Does a Keynote Speaker Cost? Fee ranges, what a published range excludes and what changes the total.
- 02 How Far in Advance Should You Book a Keynote Speaker? Lead time guidance and what to do when your event date is closer than that.
- 03 What Information Should a Speaker Inquiry Include? The details that make a first inquiry credible and fast to act on.
- 04 Booking Through a Speakers Bureau vs. Booking Directly What a bureau actually does, and why it shouldn't raise the fee.
Need help booking your speaker?
Tell Mollie Plotkin Group about your audience, date and budget. We will build the talent options, check availability and manage the engagement through event day.