What Some of Our Valued Clients Say About SpeakerMatch

Man, I have to say I have never had the customer service I have received from SpeakerMatch from any other company. I think they are outstanding! I have never seen a more professional and customer service based business. My first gig through SpeakerMatch paid for 10 years worth of the service. SM has paid for itself every year I have used it and I have received gigs that have landed me 5-figure speaking fees. I can't speak to other people's experiences but in my experience, I see that SpeakerMatch is a bargain, the staff is super willing to help, and the rest is up to the user. Thanks guys for all you have done for me!

Rad Watkins

I signed up for SpeakerMatch in order to apply for a job I saw on the job board. I did apply, and I did get the job! Well worth the investment. I LOVE getting the job alerts. Thank you for what you do. It’s actually quite awesome to have a site that posts events that we can review.

Becky Olson

Shortly after joining, I was shortlisted… which was exciting! In just one year, I’ve landed two speaking engagements through the SpeakerMatch application process. In addition, two local organizations found me in the SpeakerMatch online directory, and hired me to facilitate their retreats. I greatly appreciate the professional development SpeakerMatch offers through conference calls. I’ve learned so much since joining. And did I mention their customer service? The SpeakerMatch team genuinely cares about its clients, and that, to me, is very important. I look forward to continuing to be a SpeakerMatch member!

Kimberly Ferguson

Your site has been wonderful. I have booked two speaking engagements as a result of your listings. One in PA and one in Baltimore, MD. Keep up the good work!

Darrell "Coach D" Andrews

As a professional speaker, I find SpeakerMatch to be my most cost effective marketing expense because it produces real leads I can match to my talents and programs.

Ken Becker

Thank you so much for putting this great service together, Bryan. I am not a no-fee, low-fee speaker, but have found that you do list organizations that pay higher amounts. The education group I booked was super pleased with what I did and have approached me to do another presentation. The lower fee organization that I did work with offered to do promotion for my new book coming out -- which is a service rendered and traded. I appreciate the easy, efficient way you have organized your service. I am a satisfied customer who has recouped the SpeakerMatch monthly fee many times over.

Cheewa James

I am very proud to be a part of SpeakerMatch. I think that you have done a great job in connecting people. I have found the web-site to be easy and very useful. So far the planners I have actually spoken with are very nice and happy that I contacted them. I love the updates, newsletters, etc. I feel apart of an organization that truly has my best interest at heart. This is a fantastic resource!!!

Kudos to you Bryan for a business well done!

KD Enterprises

I am very impressed with the manner in which you do business. I can see that you make a concerted effort to exceed expectations and so far, in my case you have. I also appreciate the lack of hype in your approach which I haven't necessarily experienced with other companies I have communicated with. Thank you for all that.

Chuck Berke

You have surpassed my expectations. I am pleased with the continuous communication. The service has been useful and I have found engagements to apply for. Thank you for such excellent service.

Michael Mcfadden

I think Speaker Match is a good company with a great concept. I especially like their people skills. They keep in touch with you and have always returned my messages with a live voice (a person) calling me back. Thanks.

V. Celeste Fahie

I have had nothing but a great experience with SpeakerMatch (I didn't know it existed until a little over a week ago!)... the company I work for is searching for presenters and we have had a good response to start!

After looking at everything I determined I should be using it for my personal self (not company)...to seek additional training opportunities in other areas that I have a specialty in... Thanks for SpeakerMatch!!!

Joanna Faulk, Ed.D.

Wow... I'm impressed with your service. Thank you!

Pamela Zeimann

Man, I've got to tell you how impressed I am with your follow-up technique and incredible customer service! We have already received alerts for opps that fit Weldon's areas of expertise and lots of helpful emails from your company. If the next couple months prove fruitful for us, you will definitely have not only a satisfied customer, but an evangelist for your services. Thanks again for your thoughtful communication with Weldon. You guys are making us smile.

Tom Beard
VP of Marketing Communications

The staff at SpeakerMatch is very responsive. They will work hard to help you achieve all of your consulting, training, and speaking goals. I recommend them!

Colleen Kettenhofen travels from Portland, Oregon.

As a speaker, I have got leads and business from SpeakerMatch that I would never have got otherwise. It has more than repaid my investment. What more can you ask for?

Connor Cunneen travels from Chicago, Illinois.

When I joined SpeakerMatch, I was skeptical, thinking this was just another site luring professional speakers with visions of sudden bookings. I was dead wrong! The concept involves putting leads on the job board each week for speakers to respond to. Amazingly, I was able to book a presentation for an organization I would have never known about if I didn't see it listed on SpeakerMatch! The staff are always willing to help develop your profile and are professional and skilled at designing sites to attract meeting planners. I highly recommend SpeakerMatch, although by doing so, I'm slicing my own throat, because you will undoubtedly get more bookings that I want to selfishly save for myself.

Jack Singer travels from Orange County, California.

If you think that SpeakerMatch is a scam, by all means don't use it. That will leave less competition for the posted openings for the rest of us. I've been a member for just over three months, at $49.95 a month, and I've already booked $6000 worth of speaking gigs; a traditional speakers bureau would have wanted 15-30% of that money. I am VERY pleased with SpeakerMatch. You rarely get something for nothing; I don't mind paying this monthly fee for the visibility and the genuine leads I've found.

Mike Robinson travels from Austin, Texas.

SpeakerMatch is a valuable resource for organizations which pursue success. It connects the best speakers, trainers and consultants to companies, associations and non-profit organizations. Organizations, no matter the size of their budget, can acquire quality talent, in turn serving their constituents optimally. The people behind the site are committed to the success of clients. All who participate in SpeakerMatch will benefit.

Hank Moore travels from Houston, Texas.

SpeakerMatch really makes sense and I think highly of the service. It does a great job of connecting meeting planners with qualified speakers for what they need to impact their event. I attended a SpeakerMatch Boot Camp three years ago and got to know their management team and found them to be first rate and dedicated to helping meeting planners and speakers have an effective way to be brought together.

Charlie Adams travels from South Bend, Indiana.

SpeakerMatch is the greatest tool for helping new and emerging speakers build their speaking business. Whether you are speaking part time or full time, SpeakerMatch will match you up with event planners who are interested in booking speakers. I have been a SpeakerMatch subscriber for the last 6 years and it provided me with the tools necessary to build my business, my referral base, and my career. I have never encountered a service that was so perfect for anyone wishing to grow their business.

Dave Sheffield travels from Port Byron, Illinois.

I've been using SpeakerMatch for approx 4 years and would certainly recommend the service. The service gives me access to planners and events at my fingertips that I would have never been aware on my own. The service more than pays for itself. If you're a speaker, trainer or coach, don't hesitate to add this program to your marketing strategy.

Ron Sukenick travels from Indianapolis, Indiana.

I would like to say thank you to SpeakerMatch. I was a little reluctant to sign up, but did so on Friday. I woke up this morning to a new lead and finalizing details for a conference in November today. Wow, that's fast! I was not expecting anything that quick, but it does go to show that advertising and investing do pay off! Thanks again, SpeakerMatch.

John Mayfield travels from St. Louis, Missouri.

The care and support I have received from Speaker Match has been a joyful experience. I love the personal contact and immediate response from Bryan, Paul and Justin. This is a business for speakers who are serious about speaking to audiences in the areas of their expertise. The website is easy to use; speakers can get in and out of the various categories with a minimum of effort. You don't have to be tech-savvy to join Speaker Match. So far, it has been a stress-free experience and I look forward to future speaking opportunities.

Joan Frances Moran travels from Los Angeles, California.

We've tried virtually every lead service out there. Some yielded nothing. Others worked for a while then the leads just stopped coming. On the other hand, I have SpeakerMatch on automatic renewal because there hasn't been a single year in all the 7+ years I've belonged when it hasn't provided solid value in terms of actual bookings. Plus, they've always been extremely professional, providing great customer service and working constantly to improve.

Barry Maher travels from Las Vegas, Nevada.

SpeakerMatch rocks! Great people, great service and great results. There are many companies but only a few that say what they do and do what they say and SpeakerMatch is one of them. They are always enhancing the services they provide delivering more value to the speaker that ultimately results in more gigs---and that's the bottom line, isn't it?! I highly recommend them.

Michael Altshuler travels from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Whether you are starting out or are a veteran, no service provides a higher return than SpeakerMatch. I have used agents, marketed myself, and worked with bureaus; and every year, I find SpeakerMatch to be my number one source for new leads. I get access to meeting planners and events you can't find anywhere else. Every year, I book a few speeches with SpeakerMatch and every month, I add more and more meeting planners to my contact list. How much is that worth in this business? It's priceless!

Jabez LeBret travels from San Francisco, California.

In less than a year I have more than made my money back with SpeakerMatch. They are great at helping you hone in on exactly what you have that makes you unique as a speaker and which direction you should go in. Their leads are excellent and their customer service is some of the best. They go out of their way to make sure you succeed.

Julie Austin travels from Los Angeles, California.

I just booked a speaking gig in New Jersey thanks to SpeakerMatch. They are paying my speaking fee and travel expenses for my presentation. I also want to thank Justin at SpeakerMatch who has gone above and beyond helping me with my profile.

Chad J. Willett travels from Columbus, Ohio.

Over my past ten years of speaking, I've come to learn one thing about the speaking business. Speakers need leads. SpeakerMatch has proven time and time again to be the best place for speakers to find good quality speaking leads/opportunities. If you're looking for speaking gigs, join SpeakerMatch. You will not be sorry.

Johnny Campbell travels from Chicago, Illinois.

Like some members, I was skeptical at first; I made sure the money back guarantee was an ironclad clause. But right away, I could see the bookings were quality & legit. Not only did I not need the money back but I have since upgraded (and covered the membership costs with SpeakerMatch bookings!). I have applied to 4 listings and have booked 2 -- not a bad average! Suggestions are stellar; the staff WANTS you to succeed. Paul and Justin are kind, thoughtful, and candid. I am a HUGE fan of SpeakerMatch and a very happy subscriber.

Kathy Z. Price travels from New York City, NY.

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND SPEAKERMATCH. Its been the premier service that helps me get leads--and GET PAID!

Victoria Ashford travels from Denver, Colorado.

I have only been associated with SpeakerMatch for a month. I am not writing this because I've landed the opportunity of a lifetime; in fact, I have not yet been booked for a presentation through SpeakerMatch. That being said, I feel like I have already received my money's worth. They have been incredibly helpful in setting up my account, from hints on the best way to present my areas of expertise, to technical issues. The educational tools are a great bonus as well. Thanks.

Julie Ann Sullivan travels from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

I've had a long-standing relationship with SpeakerMatch. When I started in the business several years ago, they were the first place that I looked. It's a great place to "hang your shingle", generate leads, and grow your business. They are accessible and are invested in your success. They are always available to answer questions and provide insights.

Neil Ihde travels from Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

SpeakerMatch is a must have tool for ANY speaker who is serious about growing their business! When I first joined SpeakerMatch I was a speaker with a great gift, but very few clients to share it with. And I really didn't have a proven method for finding new clients. After one (free) consultation with Paul Ellul about how to book more engagements, my speaking business has reached a whole new level! Now I am regularly booked through SpeakerMatch by event planners all over the country!

Kris Mathis travels from Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Here's the truth. I've made back my investment five times over after 2.5 years. The speaking game is a reap-as-you-sow process; SpeakerMatch, however, gives you a fertile field for your own focus. If you don't need an advantage, then you probably don't need SpeakerMatch.

Fred Ray Lybrand travels from San Antonio, Texas.

My SpeakerMatch membership has paid for itself many times over. In addition to several engagements of $3000+, I have also spoken in the Cayman Islands, which resulted in two engagements in Antigua. One of the most impressive SpeakerMatch engagements, however, came when I ran across a listing in my hometown. Had I not seen the listing in SpeakerMatch, I would have never known the opportunity existed. As it turned out, after submitting a proposal, I was offered the engagement. Thanks, SpeakerMatch!

Bill Crawford travels from Houston, Texas.

My first call from SpeakerMatch came a few weeks after I joined, and the engagement paid nicely - far more than the cost of a year membership. It was a direct call to me after the event planner reviewed my profile online. Everything worked just as SpeakerMatch described it might; the planner would never have known about me otherwise. Thanks, SpeakerMatch!

Lorrie Hess travels from Fredericksburg, Texas.

I've been using SpeakerMatch for years, to expand my community revitalization talks and workshop beyond my normal contact circles. Just recently, a conference posted a call for a keynoter. It was an audience of professionals in a discipline I would never have connected to otherwise. I responded, and a few weeks later, I had a $4000 gig (a discounted rate, since it was local, here in Washington DC). SpeakerMatch works great!

Storm C. travels from Washington, D.C.

SpeakerMatch has helped me gain more exposure to meeting planners which led to more bookings for me throughout my years as a member. The staff is always there to help with anything that I needed. I would highly recommend them!

John Tartaglio travels from New York City, NY.

SpeakerMatch is always ready to help. Great insight given by Paul on how to take my profile and my speaking career to the next level.

Don Thorpe travels from Fargo, North Dakota.

Since joining SpeakerMatch in 2002, I have found the working relationship to be a most professional one. Service is a high value to this organization and a speaker can always expect a quick response to their needs. I also receive many opportunities to compete for speaking engagements around the country and have, since joining, derived sufficient income to more than cover the total investment I've made since 2002.

Billy Arcement travels from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.