This season we're tackling the hot questions we get asked ask conference producers. Today, the one question we have a lot of spicy takes on: Do I have to pay speakers? Get more at geteventlab.com

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:21 What do you really want to know?

03:16 If you're asking this, you should probably worry about your budget more.

05:42 Do you have this resource management issue?

08:34 Exploitation via "exposure" capitalism

12:08 What can you offer your speakers?

14:22 What do they need? (Some examples from our past work)

18:07 The speaker selection process and recap!

Key takeaways

The real questions underlying the question of speaker fees are budget concerns. Proper budgeting, setting compensation packages, and using the speaker selection process in a way that is aware of your goals, your audience's goals, and your budget.

If you want to explore even more, visit geteventlab.com and nab a free copy of the questionnaire our clients use to do the foundational strategy work for their conferences. Learn more at geteventlab.com

Next episode: How do I host a free conference?

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