A Sneak Peek Into How a Non-Exclusive Speaker and Speaker Bureau Relationship Works

In this episode, Stephen Kirkpatrick, Ryan Estis, and Brian Palmer discuss: The definition of a non-exclusive relationship The pros and cons of having a non-exclusive relationship First hand experience navigating the industry Tips and great assets that have proven successful with bureaus and customers. Key Takeaways: Each speaker has their own individual needs, and the decision to be a Non-Exclusive Speaker vs. an Exclusive Speaker is really based on those individual needs and how your business is structured. There is no right or wrong way. However one decides to conduct their business, it is important to try and cultivate a good, working relationship with a bureau as these partnerships are invaluable. Every speakers bureau and the agents that work within them all work a little different. IASB was, in part, founded to foster cooperation between bureaus. "In this business, it's referrals and relationships. You do a great job at one event, and hopefully, that produces more business." — Ryan Estis Connect with Brian Palmer with National Speakers Bureau: Twitter: @brianpalmer Website: NationalSpeakers.com LinkedIn: Brian Palmer, CMM Connect with Ryan Estis with Ryan Estis & Associates: Twitter: @RyanEstis Facebook: Ryan Estis Website: RyanEstis.com YouTube: Ryan Estis & Associates LinkedIn: Ryan Estis Instagram: @ryanestis Connect with Stephen Kirkpatrick with Executive Speakers Bureau: Twitter: @ExecSpeakers Facebook: Executive Speakers Bureau Website: ExecutiveSpeakers.com YouTube: Executive Speakers Bureau: Book Keynote Speakers LinkedIn: Executive Speakers Bureau Connect with IASB: Twitter: @IASBWEB Facebook: International Association of Speakers Bureaus Website: IASBWeb.org LinkedIn: International Association of Speakers Bureaus Show notes by Podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.