...GOOD QUESTION!
Why Should You Pay For A Speaker? Well, the answer is: you don't have to. It all depends on whether you want your speaker to work to achieve YOUR objectives -- or THEIR OWN. Many people are willing to strut their funky stuff for nothing ... as long as:
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 | Here's Why A Professional Like Martin Is Ideal ... As a conference professional of many years, Martin vows not to put people to death by PowerPoint. Here's why an old pro like him is best for your conference: He's cheap. He's happy to speak for the standard price of 2 cups of coffee per delegate (plus travel expenses). If you're willing to pay more for coffee than for the knowledge and experience of speakers, you should be running a coffee shop not a conference. He's not selling anything.Martin's aim is to educate, stimulate, entertain and motivate your delegates; to improve their outlook on life and the way we communicate with each other. There's no hidden agenda and no need for him to sell his services: the presentation IS the service – audience appreciation is the final product. He's neutral. Some people (perhaps some of your colleagues who'll 'do it for free') have a political axe to grind. However, no-one in your audience has a pre-judged idea of who Martin is and what he stands for: he's just a man with a message. He is not part of your organisation – he just wants it, and everyone in it, to be successful. He can be forthright and challenging to get to the nub of things, but he's also subtle and diplomatic on sensitive issues. He's a PR man ... he knows a lot about reputation management. He's experienced.35 years in business means Martin has seen many ups and downs in business, industry and life. And, as a PR and Marketing man, he understands that your conference is part of a communications strategy to achieve a business objective. He'll help you achieve it. |
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