Speaker Representation Requirements

Speaker Representation

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Christian Speakers Services: The premier Christian owned and operated speakers bureau connecting top Christian women speakers and Christian men speakers with event planners and their audiences since 2007.

"I was recently reminded once again of the value of what Karen Power through Christian Speakers Services does for us by handling bookings. I reverted to handling the details of a booking myself recently ... BIG MISTAKE! It takes a special skill set to work with meeting planners and negotiate details. A skill set I don't possess. My mistake was a great reminder for me to let Karen do what she does best so I can devote my time and energy to what I do best. Thank you, Karen!" ~ Debbie Hannah Skinner

We Are Seeking Speakers Who...

Have a clear knowledge of the demographics of their specific ideal audience. (Age, gender, location, etc.)
Know and can clearly describe the main issue, challenge, or problem their ideal audience member faces and have a solution based on their experience, education, and/or life lessons to solve it. This is represented in their brand and/or core message group.
Are motivated and actively pursuing a professional speaking career and ministry in the Christian arena.
Have been actively speaking at events beyond their own city and state -- regionally and nationally -- for more than 2 years.
Have authored 2 or more books (not compilations or anthologies) and they are published (self or traditional) and available for purchase on Amazon.com. The latest book must be published within the past 2 years.
Are actively creating products from their books, messages, Bible studies, etc. and are using as many delivery methods as possible (audio, video, digital format, online, etc.) to deliver these products and share their message. These products are available for sale on the speaker's website.
Are consistently using as many social media channels as possible to share their message with their specific audience.
Focused on speaking (including writing and other forms of communication) as their main professional vocation. They are business-minded with a ministry heart.
Currently have a set fee schedule in place based on industry guidelines for their level of experience and can prove at least three years of paid speaking engagements at that level outside of their city and state -- regionally and nationally.
Have high quality professional head shots done within the past 18 months.
Have high quality professional speaking presentation videos that represent their core message and have them readily available.
Have authored 2 or more books (not compilations or anthologies) and they are published (self or traditional) and available for purchase on Amazon.com. The latest book must be published within the past 3 years.
Live within the continental United States of America.
Are able to show a proven record of all the above.

PLEASE NOTE: If you do not meet ALL the above, please skip ahead to Step One below to help you reach this goal.

Our Speaker Representation Application Process

This is our official process that ALL speaker representation candidates must complete.

Our official process has been proven with booking speakers for events since 2007.
We do not recommend or promote speakers to event planners who are not officially on our speaker roster.
We love to partner with speakers; however, we are probably not the right agency for any speaker who does not want to complete our speaker representation application process.
We reserve the right to not accept a candidate for representation. The candidate may need more experience, development, or there may be another agency that would better meet their needs and fit their topic areas. Thank you for understanding that we cannot accept all applicants.
Whether or not you are accepted to our speaker roster, by completing the required application steps, you will be positioned for success and empowered to share your message and change the world!

Each step in this speaker representation application process is designed to:

Help you determine if you meet our requirements.
Answer your questions.
Allow you to learn more about what we expect from those on our roster to ensure this is a good fit for the you and us.
Understand and do what it takes to be a bookable speaker.
Create a plan of action to make you more bookable.
Access the application forms.

The Process for Application Starts Here!

STEP ONE

Enroll in and complete the Speak & Get Paid program.
We require all speakers seeking representation with us to complete the Speak & Get Paid program. If you are a seasoned veteran speaker, you should be able to quickly move through the materials, and pick up a valuable tip or two along the way. If you are relatively new to the speaking industry, this program will give you an in-depth understanding and practical steps to move forward until you are ready to submit your application for representation.

Why is the Speak & Get Paid training program required?

Most agencies that we are familiar with require those on their roster to have completed training and have years of proven experience as part of their representation process. Typically, registration for a speaker or writer conference is several hundred dollars or more, plus expenses for travel, meals, and lodging. Our downloadable Speak & Get Paid program is available at a fraction of the cost of a traditional conference.
We have yet to meet a speaker who has not received useful and timely information through these materials to help their speaking career. They are able to raise the bar of their professional speaking ministry and be a more bookable speaker on many levels.
As a professional in any industry, professional development should be an on-going activity. The world and our Christian communication industry have changed. We have to be willing to change with it. We regularly hear from Christian speakers who are aware of some of the changes while at the same time, they do not know what to do next. Sadly, as a result, many professional speakers have turned to other forms of employment due to a lack of knowledge and income.
Another reason we require that every candidate completes this application package is to allow the speaker to learn more about what Christian Speakers Services expects from those on our roster. It's not just about being on a platform. We are looking for speakers who understand and are willing to be actively involved in a broad spectrum of activities required to have a successful professional speaking ministry.
For those unwilling to complete this application package, we feel this candidate is not a good fit with our agency because it shows us a lack of willingness to partner with us as we make an investment of time, energy, and resources on behalf of the speaker.

STEP TWO

Complete and return the CSS Speaker Application (included in the Speak & Get Paid program).

Upon receiving your speaker representation application, a Christian Speakers Services representative will contact you regarding your next steps.

Through our 40+ years of working in the Christian communication industry, with more than 14 years of specifically working with thousands of speakers at various levels, we have heard almost every possible question. Every speaker comes from a different starting point. Some have been through other speaker training. Others have had no official speaker training. One of the main purposes of this application process is to ensure you get all the information you need to set you up for success with our agency. By completing the Speak & Get Paid program and this application process, we can be assured that 99% of your questions have been answered in advance, that you have been given the information needed to prepare the items we will request from you to be able to promote you to event planners looking for speakers for their events.

Due to the volume of speakers seeking representation, we are unable to talk with each speaker individually prior to completing this step of the application process. After completing and returning the CSS Speaker Representation Application, we will surely talk with you directly, answer any remaining questions you may have, and discuss next steps.

Please respect the process we have in place. We will refer you back to this page if you call or email us prior to completing these steps of the process.

CLICK HERE TO ENROLL IN THE SPEAK & GET PAID PROGRAM

Do not send unsolicited speaker materials to our office. We want to give those who have completed the process the time needed to properly evaluate and guide them through the next steps.

Completing the Speak & Get Paid program doesn't automatically qualify you for representation. Candidates applying for representation will have to meet all of our requirements listed on this page and in the Speaker Representation Process application packet. We reserve the right to not accept a candidate for representation. The candidate may need more experience, development, or there may be another agency that would better meet their needs and fit their topic areas. Thank you for understanding that we cannot accept all applicants.

OUR GUARANTEE: If you fully engage and implement the training in the Speak & Get Paid program, you will be a more bookable speaker whether or not you are represented by Christian Speakers Services or any other agency.

OUR REFUND POLICY: These materials are delivered to you via digital download. As such, you have complete access to the files and information after payment has been processed and access to membership site is given. These materials are not returnable or refundable.

Additional training resources are available from Karen Power, Owner & Booking Agent for Christian Speakers Services, at KarenPower.com.
PLEASE NOTE: These are optional and not a part of the speaker representation application process listed above.