In this episode of “Simply” Remarkable, host Sue Falcone shares her journey from corporate event planner to Founder & CEO of Remarkable! A Speakers Bureau—and reveals exactly how speakers bureaus help meeting planners book the perfect talent for corporate events.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

✅ How speakers bureaus save event planners time and money

✅ Why bureau services are 100% free to meeting planners

✅ What separates great event planners from good ones

✅ How to handle last-minute speaker cancellations

✅  The speaker vetting process behind successful events

Perfect for meeting professionals, event planners, and corporate event coordinators looking to understand the speaker booking process.

ABOUT SUE FALCONE:

With over 50 years in the meetings and events industry and 6,000+ events booked worldwide, Sue brings unmatched expertise in corporate event planning, speaker selection, and event management. She founded Remarkable! A Speakers Bureau in 2009 to connect event planners with professional keynote speakers, motivational speakers, corporate trainers, executive coaches, and entertainers.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Introduction

4:24 - Why Sue started Remarkable! A Speakers Bureau in 2009

7:20 - What speakers bureaus actually do for event planners

12:49 - How bureau services are free to clients (explained)

19:55 - What makes truly great event planners stand out

22:15 - The speaker vetting process and going beyond keynotes

31:04 - Sue's charitable work: Samaritan's Purse & Women's Resource Center

BOOK A SPEAKER FOR YOUR EVENT:

📞 Call/Text: 336-707-0859

📧 Email: [email protected]

🌐 Website: https://remarkablespeakersbureau.com

📋 Custom Quote: https://remarkablespeakersbureau.com/meet-our-ceo/

RESOURCES FOR SPEAKERS & ENTERTAINERS:

- Speaker Guidelines: https://remarkablespeakersbureau.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Remarkable-Speaker-Guidelines-2026.pdf

- Entertainer Guidelines: https://remarkablespeakersbureau.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Remarkable-Entertainers-Guidelines-2026.pdf

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Instagram: @remarkablespeakersbureau

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ABOUT “SIMPLY” REMARKABLE:

“Simply” Remarkable is a weekly live show featuring professional speakers, corporate trainers, executive coaches, and industry experts. Host Sue Falcone brings insights from the meetings and events industry to help event planners create remarkable experiences.

Topics covered: keynote speakers, corporate event planning, motivational speakers, speaker bureaus, virtual events, hybrid events, meeting planning, event management, and professional development.

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