Q: What is it like to work with an agency?

Consider Acclaimed a resource to help minimize the stress during the process of booking a speaker for your event. We will ask you a series of questions to help uncover your specific needs, so that our speakers can deliver the message you are trying to convey, as well as to fulfill any other goals you have set forth for your event. We will make specific recommendations of speakers and speech topics that are a perfect match for your needs. Acclaimed will take all the guesswork out of planning a speaker for your next event.

Q: What role does the agency play?

A: At Acclaimed, we are available around the clock when it comes to your meeting details. For example, suppose an unforeseen situation arises for a speaker booked for your event. Unfortunately, travel delays and deaths are unpredictable. In the event a speaker cannot, at the last moment, fulfill his/her obligation, we will find a speaker of the same caliber to replace them for you. We want to help you achieve your goals for your event or meeting, and will do whatever necessary to make that happen for you seamlessly.

Q: Can I talk to the speaker before making my decision?

A: We insist! We are happy to schedule a conference call between you and our speaker prior to making your decision to book one of our speakers for your event. We understand that you may have certain questions you would like to ask directly to the speaker. Just let us know and we will arrange this for you.

Q: Would the speaker be available to provide more than one presentation for us?
A: We want to provide you with the best value possible when you contract with one of our speakers. One way we can help you accomplish this is to maximize the speaker’s presence at your event. For example, you can invite a speaker to present the keynote speech, and for a nominal additional fee, you could also have the speaker lead a breakout session to further elaborate on a specific topic. Since the travel arrangements have already been made, and the fee is already being paid, additional services the speaker can provide to you are offered at deep discounts.

Q: Do I have to bring the name of the speaker to you or will you make suggestions?

A: We will work with you either way. In most cases, we will offer you names and ideas to help you execute the best meeting possible. That said, we are often asked for a specific person or author that you or a colleague may have encountered through your research. In that case, we will take your lead.

Q: Will it cost me more to work with an agency?

A: No. In the long run, it will actually save you time and money! We will facilitate all of the logistics, and in many cases, do the research for you, as well.

Q: Is travel included in the fees that are quoted?

A: Generally, the answer to this question is no. As a rule, just plan on having the expenses billed after the event. That way, you will have the true picture of all the expenses, instead of just an estimate. Receipts will be provided with the reimbursement request. If one of our speakers has an all-inclusive fee schedule, you will be notified at the time of booking the speaker.

Q: Who makes the travel arrangements?

A: More often than not, the speaker or the agency will make the travel arrangements for the speaker. In most cases, speakers want the flexibility to arrange their schedule and make the decisions without too many phone calls. The speaker is aware of the possibilities of changes and likes to have control over their tickets to accommodate those changes. Upon booking one of our speakers, your agent will also tell the requirements for travels, i.e., first class, business class or coach.

Q: Will Acclaimed help me with the purchase of books and materials from the speaker prior to the meeting?

A: Of course! When you purchase a speaker’s book in advance or your event or meeting, there is often a quantity discount that can help you defray some of the cost of the book. We also have pre-signed books and customized foreword options available.