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LARRY GOINS AND SHAUN MCCLOSKEY
A schedule can be just as useful for the audience. When they first
come in, they'll be able to look over the schedule and see how the
whole event is structured. They'll know what to expect and can plan
accordingly. Someone may, for example, be particularly interested
in one topic and will want to take notes. Knowing when that topic
will be presented allows them enough time to be ready. Progressing
through the schedule will also give the audience some sense of
moving forward. It will help them feel as if the event is going
quickly and smoothly.
What You Need From The Speaker
In the previous chapters, I've touched on some of the things you
should get from your speaker before booking them. Many of these
items are the exact same things you'll need before the event starts.
Items such as products, promotional material, and a short bio or
introduction are all important.
Once you've booked the speaker, however, you still need to meet
with them in person before the event. It can be a good idea to do this
a few days before the event, but if the speaker lives out of state you
may not have that luxury. This meeting is incredibly important
because you and your speaker need to be on the same page. There
has to be a mutual understanding about what is expected on both
ends.
Before the meeting, you should make a list of everything you'll
expect from the speaker. This includes things like the length of the
presentation, the endorsement of the group, and the topic of the
speech. If there is anything you want the speaker to do or say, you
need to let them know. Make sure they clearly understand what is
expected of them so there are no arguments in the future.
You'll also want to understand what the speaker is expecting from
you. Many speakers may have a set list of requirements for every
event at which they speak. Your speaker might be expecting a large
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