I share my art and words with dozens of organizations each year as a professional speaker. I help meeting planners make their events, one everyone will remember. I have had the honor of working alongside some of the top event planners in the nation, as well as some big names in the speaking and entertainment industry. I know first hand how important it is to make a good decision when booking a speaker.
I believe there are some key areas to focus on, and important questions to ask when booking a speaker:
Presentation
- Will the speaker customize the presentation? If so, to what degree, and how?
- Is the speaker entertaining as well as informative?
- How will the speaker’s presentation be unique from those we have had in the past?
- Is the speaker appropriate for our audience?
- Where in our program will the speaker be most effective? At the beginning? Before a meal?
Lasting Impact
- Will the speaker’s words and presentation be remembered?
- What will our audience take away after the presentation?
- Does the speaker leave anything behind, or when he walks out the door, is that it?
- Will the speaker be accessible before or after the presentation to the audience, and if so, to what degree?
Business Matters
- Does the speaker or his office respond quickly to emails and calls?
- Does the speaker’s fee fit within our organization’s budget?
- Will the speaker offer any products to our audience?
- Does the speaker have a press kit, contract, and other materials to help us in the decision making process?
- What travel fees and other expenses will we need to cover?
- What will our responsibility be after booking the speaker?
- Can the speaker provide samples and testimonials?
These are questions to discuss with your speaker before booking him or her for your event. The process should be a discussion. If the speaker or his staff is difficult to work with during this preliminary stage, then it is a good bet he isn’t right for your event.
I am proud of the presentations I have created and shared over the years, and my clients are happy to share their praise.
If you are considering me for your event, rest assured that:
- my words, artwork, and computer animation will be customized for you!
- my presentations are fun and inspiring for everyone in the room.
- I will work with you to make your event one everyone will be talking about years later.
- my assistant and I will respond to your inquires quickly and thoroughly.
- I will leave behind a HUGE six foot by eight foot signed original piece of art, and customized art print for everyone!
- you will enjoy working with me, and you will be provided with the materials needed to make an informed decision.
Here are just a few of the ways my presentations are used:
- conference keynote presentations.
- corporate leadership meetings.
- award and recognition dinners.
- annual meetings and banquets.
- leadership events.
- anywhere inspiration and entertainment are needed.
Kelly Croy is a professional speaker and artist.
He has entertained and amazed audiences across the nation
with his art and words.
Please consider booking Kelly for your next event.
1-800-831-4825