When you hire a speaker, you’re hiring a subject matter expert. Most speakers have a particular speaking rate that they charge, depending on the event. Speakers may volunteer their services at local events, free events and for non-profits. Speakers who are new to the industry may volunteer their services because it gives them practice speaking in front of a crowd and a chance to make good connections.

As a speaker who is volunteering their services make sure that you prepare a contract that indicates whether or not you will receive any of the following as compensation:

• Letter of reference within 30 days of the event.
• Be allowed to videotape the event and use the recording for promotional purposes.
• Allow you to sell your books and products at the back of the room.
• Supply volunteers to assist you.
• If the event is not local, travel expenses, including accommodation.

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