FAQ About Presenters

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Note: The term “Presenter(s)” used here is interchangeable with the term “Speaker(s).”

1. What types of speakers are available to us?
2. Can Eagles Talent Connection get me any presenter?
3. Do I pay more for a presenter when I book him/her through Eagles Talent Connection?
4. Will I be able to preview a presenter before I book him/her?
5. Will I be able to speak with a presenter before I book him/her?
6. Does the price quoted for a speaker include travel expenses?
7. Who makes the presenter’s travel arrangements?
8. Will the speaker customize or tailor his/her presentation for my particular meeting and audience?
9. Do I get to speak with the presenter before he/she comes to our event?
10. Will the presenter join us at our cocktail party and golf outing?
11. Will we be able to purchase the presenter’s products, books and tapes, etc?
12. Why should I book my presenters through Eagles Talent Connection Speakers Bureau?
13. How can I be sure that I am getting the best possible speaker for my particular meeting and audience?
14. What is a HOLD?
15. What is a FIRM OFFER?
16. What happens in the event that a presenter is unable (due to an accident, illness, or travel difficulties) to make it to my event?
17. How do we pay for the speakers?
18. What happens in the case of a cancellation either by us or by the speaker?

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1. Q. What types of speakers are available to us?

A. There are thousands of presenters who speak on hundreds of topics. Speakers are available in different genders, ethnicities, proficiencies, and prices.

2. Q. Can Eagles Talent Connection get me any presenter?

A. YES, absolutely! Besides the thousands of presenters in our database (one of the largest in the industry), our affiliations and worldwide contacts gives us access to all speakers, celebrities, business leaders, authors, media personalities, sports stars, and corporate entertainment. In addition, our research department is one of the most effective in the industry.

3. Q. Do I pay more for a presenter when I book him/her through Eagles Talent Connection?

A. Absolutely not, here’s why…

a. In the majority of cases, we receive our entire fee from the presenter. On those rare occasions where a celebrity or entertainer does not pay the bureau’s fee, our markup is among the most modest in the industry.

b. Our consultants strive for your long-term, return business, and as such they will always try to find for you the best presenter at the best price. We do all we can to earn your repeat business.

c. Since Eagles Talent Connection generates an appreciative volume of business for many presenters, this puts us in a more favorable position to negotiate for you. In many instances, we can actually save you money.

4. Q. Will I be able to preview a presenter before I book him/her?

A. Included in presenter’s introductory information package you will also receive from Eagles Talent Connection: a preview VHS videotape or DVD disc (your choice) of the presenter in action. This is usually more than adequate for you to get a sense if the presenter is right for your audience. For those meeting planners who prefer to see a presenter do a live performance before committing, permission may be granted (in most cases) for a visitor to sit in on a performance. (This may require the visiting meeting planner to travel to the event.) Eagles Talent Connection is always happy to seek permission for a live preview.

5. Q. Will I be able to speak with a presenter before I book him/her?

A. In most cases, YES. A telephone conversation with a speaker can sometimes give you helpful clues to their personality and their understanding of your organization, audience, and objectives. For that reason, Eagles Talent Connection encourages a telephone visit with a presenter before you make a final decision. Whenever possible, we’re delighted to arrange a telephone visit.

6. Q. Does the price quoted for a speaker include travel expenses?

A. In most cases, NO. There is usually an additional charge for airfare, ground transportation, overnight accommodations, food, and incidentals (Sometimes arranged as a per diem charge). In addition, there may also be extra charges for technical equipment, especially when booking high-end entertainment or high-profile celebrities.

Working with ETC, you’ll never be surprised or caught of guard by hidden charges. Your program consultant will always explain all charges to you up front. All charges need to be understood, negotiated, and approved before contracts are signed. Your Eagles Talent Connection program coordinator will guide you through this potential “financial minefield.” It’s our job at ETC to make sure you, our client, fully understand why and what you are paying for and to make sure that we get for you the best and fairest deal.

7. Q. Who makes the presenter’s travel arrangements?

A. Since a presenter’s travel itinerary is subject to frequent changes, most presenters prefer to make their own travel arrangements. This is the most convenient and expedient arrangement for all concerned. Eagles Talent Connection is fully responsible for supplying to you, prior to the engagement date, the presenter’s final (detailed) travel itinerary and all other pertinent information. Travel and incidental expenses (as agreed upon and delineated in the contract) are usually billed after the engagement.

8. Q. Will the speaker customize or tailor his/her presentation for my particular meeting and audience?

A. In most cases, YES. At Eagles Talent Connection, we encourage the speakers we hire to customize and tailor their presentations. To assist the speakers in doing so, we ask the meeting planner to fill out a detailed pre-program questionnaire. We then send to the speaker, the questionnaire along with as much additional pertinent information (that you have provided) about your organization and event. There are several speakers who actually conduct interviews with key people in your organization in order to more effectively tailor their presentation. The better presenters are not only excellent speakers but are also superb listeners.

9. Q. Do I get to speak with the speaker before he/she comes to our event?

A. Absolutely. We always insist that presenters get in touch, weeks in advance of the event, with the person in charge of the program. Most of the professional presenters we recommend are accustomed to personally speaking with the organizers of the event.

10. Q. Will the presenter join us at our dinner, cocktail party, or golf outing?

A. It all depends on scheduling and the presenter’s preference. Many presenters welcome the graciousness of an invitation to join the group for dinner and/or other social functions, with the understanding, of course, that they may respectfully decline. Meeting planners need to keep in mind that there are some presenters who enjoy socializing with an audience before making their scheduled presentation, while others prefer that the audience meet them for the first time when they are formally introduced. Also, the toll of a hectic travel schedule may preclude a presenter from partying before their presentation. Since a golf outing requires a commitment to a certain block of time, accepting to join the group for the outing will depend on the presenter’s schedule. Special arrangements can sometimes be made, for an additional fee, to have a “celebrity” join the group on their golf outing. Eagles Talent Connection is always more than happy to extend to a presenter your invitation to your group’s social functions. These arrangement need to made well in advance of the event.

11. Q. Will we be able to purchase the presenter’s products, books and tapes, etc?

A. Absolutely. Most presenters who have books, tapes and other specialty items are usually more than willing to sell their products. A presenter’s product can add tremendous value to a presenter’s appearance. It gives an audience member not only a memento of the presenter but can also be a useful take-home reference source to the presenter’s message. There are several ways these products may be purchased.
(i) On Eagles Talent Connection’s website. By going to the presenter’s page, then clicking on the product(s) you desire. This will take you directly to Amazon.com, where you may purchase the product(s) with a credit card.
(ii) A presenter may display his/her products on a table at the back of the presentation room for sale to the audience after his/her presentation. This arrangement is strictly at the discretion of the meeting planner. Presenters need to get prior approval to display and sell their product at the back of the room.
(iii) The best, most effective, and elegant way is to pre-purchase the presenter’s product (book or tape) to be given as a gift, from the organization to each member of the audience. The product, book, etc., may be shipped to attendees in advance of the event, or included as part of the conference materials or given to each member of the audience at the time of the presentation. Most presenters will be more than delighted to sign each book and/or product. Eagles Talent Connection will, of course, negotiate a wholesale price with the presenter and also make all the necessary shipping arrangements.

12. Q. Why should I book my presenters through Eagles Talent Connection Speakers Bureau?

A. For several reasons:

a. First and foremost, Eagles Talent Connection has purposely remained a non-exclusive speakers bureau. Which means that we are not held to any particular roster of speakers; instead Eagles Talent Connection is free to recommend any and all speakers including those that are exclusive with other bureaus and agencies. At Eagles Talent Connection, you, the meeting planner is our client, not the speaker.

b. Our program consultants are among the most knowledgeable and experienced in the industry. Whether your needs are for a Speaker, Trainer, Business Expert, Celebrity, Sports Star, or Banquet Entertainer, we can help you.

c. Eagles Talent Connection is an “all-inclusive” speakers and entertainment bureau. We can satisfy not only all your speaker needs but also all your Corporate Entertainment needs. Our comprehensive entertainment division makes us a most convenient one-stop-resource. Meeting planners enjoy working with ETC because they avoid the hassle of having to deal with several different vendors in order to satisfy their various presenter needs.

d. Our innovative approach to personalized attention is a big reason why so many meeting planners rely exclusively on Eagles Talent Connection for their presenter needs. Our Three-Step Customized Service is designed to save you time, money and hassle. For more details click on “About ETC” and then click on “Customized Three-Step-Process.”

e. Our reputation is our most cherished credential and we guard it with unyielding ferocity. We have built our reputation on relentless research, stay-ahead-of-the-curve knowledge, impeccable attention to details, meticulous follow-through, and unsurpassed client support. These are the kind of things that meeting planners have come to expect from Eagles Talent Connection.

13. Q. How can I be sure that I am getting the best possible presenter for my particular meeting and audience?

A. When you work with an Eagles Talent Connection representative, you are actually getting a whole team. Our consultants collaborate with each other (on each project if necessary) to make certain that you are assured the most appropriate presenter(s) available. We are determined to hold onto you as a client. We will succeed in doing so only if we always get you the most appropriate presenter(s) available. Our researchers and consultants bring you more than a century of combined experience for knowing who is good and what works. We’ll tell you if someone is not right for you. That’s our job. That’s your assurance.

14. Q. What is a “HOLD?”

A. A “hold” is when a presenter, prior to finalizing the engagement, is reserving a particular date for you. Eagles Talent Connection rarely recommends a presenter to you without first checking to make sure the presenter will be available to do the engagement. In the event the presenter, while on hold for you, receives a firm offer for the same date, you, as the first hold, will have 24 hours to either go ahead and book the presenter or release the hold.

15. Q. What is a “FIRM OFFER?”

A. Some celebrities and high profile presenters require, from the buyer, what is known in the industry as a “firm offer.” A firm offer is a commitment, on the part of the buyer, to book a specific presenter for a specific date at the specified fee. Some celebrities and high profile presenters will not even consider an engagement unless a firm offer is first put forth. A firm offer does not guarantee the buyer that the presenter will accept the offer, only that he/she will consider it. If, however, the presenter accepts the buyer’s offer, the firm offer is legally binding. Firm offers are usually made in writing and can either be mailed or faxed. Eagles Talent Connection has a special “firm offer form” that we e-mail to you when and if it is required.

16. Q. What happens in the case that a presenter is unable due to an accident, illness or travel difficulties to attend my event?

A. Although this rarely happens, Eagles Talent Connection is here to help you twenty-four hours, seven days a week. You will receive, with the paper work for the engagement, both ETC’s 24-hour emergency phone number, and the personal cell-phone number to your ETC Program Coordinator. In the event of a last minute emergency, we immediately spring into action to find you a comparable replacement. Our knowledgeable Program Coordinators always have access to ETC’s database and can in most instances, secure another excellent professional presenter to fill in. Fees will, of course, be adjusted.

In the event the presenter fails to make it your event venue in time for his/her scheduled engagement, and you do not wish to accept a replacement, your full deposit will be immediately refunded.

17. Q. How do we pay for presenters?

A. The most common arrangement is that 50% of the fee along with the signed contract is sent to Eagles Talent Connection. The balance is due prior to the presentation. Expenses for travel and other incidentals will be billed after the event.

18. Q. What happens in the event of a cancellation, either by us or by the presenter?

A. Although usually quite liberal, different presenters may have different cancellation policies. Each presenter’s policy will always be clearly outlined in the contract. However, after you have narrowed down your presenter choices and would like to know their particular cancellation policy before booking them, (this is especially wise before booking a high priced celebrity) Eagles Talent Connection will be more than happy to e-mail or fax a specific presenter’s cancellation policy.