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Is it less expensive to hire a speaker for a virtual event than for an in-person event?

Virtual speaking appearances can indeed offer cost savings compared to in-person events. Virtual speaking rates are often 10-50% cheaper than in-person rates due to factors such as reduced travel expenses and logistics. This makes virtual events a cost-effective alternative for organizations looking to book speakers within a budget.

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Keynote speeches typically range from 30 to 90 minutes, with the duration determined by the speaker’s expertise, the event’s agenda, and audience preferences. Keynote speeches often include a combination of inspirational stories, practical insights, and actionable advice tailored to the event’s theme or objectives.

Does the scale of the event and audience size affect a speaker’s fee?

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Additional tips and takeaways

Virtual speaking appearances are a cost-effective alternative to high speaking fees, often 10-50% cheaper than in-person rates. There is typically no difference in fee for a 15-minute speech versus a 60-minute speech. Some motivational speakers are open to discounting their fee if hired for more than one event by the same organization. When browsing speakers, consider their location to keep travel costs down. Personal connections to your organization or event location can increase your chances of securing a renowned speaker. Be upfront about your needs and expectations to ensure a successful partnership. Speaker bureaus like Speakers Inc help guide you through the booking process to negotiate the best deal with favorable terms. Ready to find the perfect speaker for your event? Use our advanced search feature or contact us to get started today!

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Hermien Elago: Inspiring Storyteller

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Hermien Elago storytelling will motivate, inspire, and inject lasting change into the culture of your organisation. She has shown herself to be a woman of drive and dedication. Ever striving, ever-changing, ever-growing.

For more than seven years she has used the power of story and the vehicle that is fitness to overcome limiting beliefs through her personal transformation in an honest, vulnerable, raw, and sometimes humorous manner and has inspired others to do the same so that they too can experience change and transformation in all areas of their lives.

Hermien is the current President of the Professional Speakers Association of Namibia (PSAN) and serves on the Board of the organization.

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Her passion for speaking and her passion for seeing individuals achieve great things have collided and she is on a mission to help people realize that they are capable of so much more than they think they are!

Hermien Elago’s talk is designed to encourage your Team with the tools to improve their self-image and inevitably lift the bar on their performance and job satisfaction, boosting the morale of your company.

We don’t want to oversell this opportunity, nor do we want to not do it justice by failing to explain why Hermien Elago knows she can make a difference. But if you’re keen to finish the year on a high, here’s that opportunity.

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