Frequently Asked Questions

The FAQs below are split up by questions that pertain to Event Planners and questions relevant to Virtual Speakers. 

Event Planner FAQs

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What’s the Benefit of Virtual Speakers Organization?

Here are just a few of the top benefits: (1) Instead of search the web far and wide having to do all sorts of due diligence, we find you the perfect virtual speaker that meets your needs and budget - at no cost to you. (2) We have the largest network of top virtual speakers in every topic. (3) We help you negotiate, book, schedule everything, and act as a third party escrow company. (4) You can book a speaker for any budget and we offer exclusive rates than what speakers normally charge. (5) We offer a 100% money back guarantee. (6) You get a free virtual moderator included at no cost.

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Can’t I Just Contact a Speaker Directly on My Own?

You certainly could. But with the biggest network of virtual speakers, zero cost or risk, a third party escrow, virtual speakers for any budget, lower rates than what speakers normally charge, a money back guarantee in case you’re not satisfied, and a free virtual moderator - why would you book a speaker directly on your own?

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How Do You Determine Which Speakers to Match Me Up With?

When you fill out our speaker needs assessment form, we’ll ask you about the type of virtual event you need a speaker for, what speaking topics you’re interested in, and your budget for a speaker. Based on your responses we’ll match you up with a handful of speakers that are a good fit.

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Do I Have to Pay Anything on Top of the Speaker’s Fee?

Definitely not. Our service fee comes from a small percentage of the speaker’s fee.

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How Much Do Virtual Speakers Cost?

Virtual speakers can cost anywhere from a few hundred dollars on the low end up to six-figures at the very high end. Speaker costs can depend on: (1) Fame & name recognition (2) Credibility (3) Impact (4) Topic demand (5) Overall influence (6) Overall brand (7) Presentation skills (8) Compelling personality (9) Fun factor.

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How Does It All Work Exactly?

First you’ll fill out a needs assessment form to determine your needs and budget. Next you’ll get matched with a handful of virtual speakers. And finally you’ll choose the speaker you want and we’ll help you book and schedule everything.

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What Types of Virtual Events Can I Book Virtual Speakers For?

Virtual learning events, virtual conferences, virtual workshops, virtual summits, virtual discussion panels, virtual lunch & learns, virtual seminars, virtual lectures, podcasts, and even pre-recorded videos.

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What Kind of Topics Can I Book Virtual Speakers For?

Everything from business, motivation, health, and so much more. Go here to see a full list of topics.

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How Far in Advance of My Virtual Event Should I Book Speakers?

The sooner the better since popular virtual speakers are high in demand, but if you’re pretty open to different speakers - you can even book someone in under a week since we have the biggest network of available virtual speakers.

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How Can I Evaluate a Virtual Speaker Before Booking Them?

We’ll send you their profile, bio, website, demo reel, summary of their presentations, books they’ve written, and more.

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What Are The Payment Terms?

You will pay 50% of the speaking fee upfront and the other half 48-hours before the date of your virtual event.

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What If I’m Not Happy With My Virtual Speaker?

This happens very rarely since we do our own due diligence on virtual speakers we allow in our network and you do your evaluation before you decide to book. But if for any reason you are not happy with your speaker, let us know and we will offer you a full refund.

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Can I Record My Virtual Event?

Yes, if your virtual speaker allows - you can record the virtual event to distribute across your organization. Although some virtual speakers may charge an extra fee for this.

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Can I Create an Online Course Using The Content From My Virtual Event?

Yes, if your virtual speaker allows - you can record your virtual event to use in an online course. Most virtual speakers will require extra compensation for this.

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Do You Offer Any Help or Guidance to Promote, Manage, or Host My Event?

We certainly do! Go here to check out some of the services we offer event planners to make sure your virtual events are nothing less than a success.
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Virtual Speaker FAQs

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What’s the Benefit of Using Virtual Speakers Organization?

Here are just a few of the top benefits: (1) Instead of having to search the web, spend countless hours reaching out to event planners to offer your services, or waste tons of money on marketing - we match you up with event planners who are looking for you. (2) You only pay a small fee when you get an actual booking. (3) We help you negotiate, book, schedule everything, and act as a third party escrow company. (4) You get a free virtual moderator included at no cost.

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Can’t I Just Find My Own Virtual Events Directly?

You certainly could and should. Virtual Speakers Organization should be just one driver of virtual speaking events for you. While we will certainly match you up with many event planners, we obviously will not fill up every hour of every day for you since every planner is looking for various topics and budgets. But with the biggest network of event planners, zero upfront cost or risk, a third party escrow, and a free virtual moderator - there’s no reason why you shouldn’t use us as one driver of bookings for you.

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Do I Have to Pay to Be Added to the Virtual Speakers Organization Network?

There is no upfront fee to join our organization, but we do have a stringent qualification process to ensure our network consists of only the top virtual speakers around the world.

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How Much Can I Get Paid as a Virtual Speaker?

You will actually set your own rate and we will only introduce you to event planners with budgets that meet your requirements. As you would expect, the lower your fee - the more event planners you should expect to be matched with.

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When Will I Be Paid?

You will be paid your speaking fee within 2 to 5 days after your virtual event.

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How Does It All Work Exactly?

First you’ll fill out an application to be considered in our network of top virtual speakers. Next we’ll notify you whether you’re approved (and why or why not). Then you’ll start to get matched up with event planners that fit your speaking topic and rate. And finally we’ll help book, schedule, and manage the process.

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How Do You Determine Which Virtual Events You’ll Match Me Up With?

The top two factors are your speaking topic and rate, but we consider numerous other things when matching event planners to virtual speakers.

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What Are The Requirements For Joining Virtual Speakers Organization?

We unfortunately wouldn’t be able to tell you as some people try to game our system to get approved, but it’s important that you have an expertise in a specific niche and have a message to share with the world.

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What If I Don’t Have a Speaker Website, Demo Reel, or Presentation?

It’s difficult for an event planner to take a bet on you without promotional material to showcase your experience and expertise, but luckily we do offer services to help you with this. Go here to check out our speaker services.
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