Business Speakers
Strong businesses are built on clear strategy, a trusted brand and teams that work well together. The business speakers here are marketing authors, company founders, motorsport executives and futurists who turn that experience into practical takeaways for conferences, sales kickoffs and leadership meetings.
Business Speakers available to book
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Booking guide
How to choose and book a business speaker
What business speakers bring to your event
A business keynote gives your audience an outside view of growth, leadership, customers and change from people who have done it at the highest level. Our business speakers range from founders and CEOs to researchers, broadcasters and marketers.
Seth Godin, the bestselling author, speaks on innovation, leadership and creativity. Julie Wainwright, founder of The RealReal, shares e-commerce and brand-building lessons, and Mel Robbins brings her experience as a CEO, author and TV host. Michael Strahan connects a Hall of Fame career to broadcasting and business, MIT professor Yossi Sheffi covers supply chains and risk, and behavioral researcher Vanessa Van Edwards focuses on communication.
How to choose the right business speaker
Business covers a lot of ground, so start with the outcome you want, then narrow the list:
- Theme. Growth, leadership, customer experience, change and communication each call for a different speaker.
- Credibility. Match the speaker’s background to your audience: operators for executives, researchers for analytical teams, household names for large general sessions.
- Tone. Some keynotes lean practical and tactical; others lean inspirational. Decide which your agenda needs.
- Budget and format. Compare the fee ranges and travel locations on each card, and check who offers a virtual keynote.
Booking a business speaker
Fees for the business speakers we represent range from about $7,500 to more than $500,000, depending on demand, date, location and format. Travel is usually additional for in-person events.
Open a speaker’s profile and select Check Availability to send your date, location and event details. A Mollie Plotkin Group agent confirms availability, the fee and travel, and handles contracts and logistics through to the event.
Business speaker FAQs
How much does it cost to hire a business keynote speaker?
Fees for the business speakers we represent range from about $7,500 to more than $500,000. The fee depends on the speaker, your date, the location and the format. Each card shows the current fee range.
Who works best for a sales kickoff?
Look for a speaker whose story ties to performance and customers, such as founders, sales leaders or high-energy communicators, and ask for a version tailored to your sales goals.
Can business speakers present virtually?
Many can. Use the In Person or Virtual filter, and check each profile for a virtual fee.
Will the speaker tailor the keynote to our company?
Ask when you check availability. Many speakers hold a planning call to learn about your audience and adjust their examples to fit.
What is the difference between a business speaker and a motivational speaker?
Business speakers focus on strategy, leadership and growth, usually drawing on business experience or research. Motivational speakers focus on mindset and personal drive, and may come from any background.
Didn’t find the right speaker?
Tell us about your event and our agents will build a custom shortlist that fits your audience, date and budget.