How do I reach Wise Connections?

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May I purchase your media services individually or bundled for special pricing?

Either way.  Wise Connections is here for you.

May I book speakers with more than one bureau?
You are free to work with as many speakers bureaus you want, unless you have signed a contract with a bureau stating that you will book all future speakers through them.   We encourage developing a close, on-going partnership with the Wise Connections conduit to benefit you personally and professionally.  We get to know your needs better and are in the position to provide you with flawless customer service, recommending the right event for your expertise.  

If I have an exclusive contract with a speakers bureau, must I book through that bureau?
Not necessarily.  Wise Connections can book just about any speaker for you, even if the speaker has an exclusive relationship with another bureau.  Because we have extensive relationships throughout the industry, we can "co-broker" speakers with other bureaus at no expense to you.

Wouldn't it cost less to hire the speaker directly, rather than going through a bureau?
No. Speakers promise bureaus that the fees we quote are the same as those they quote clients directly. 

For what speaker expenses should I budget in addition to his or her fee?
You should budget for the speaker's round-trip airfare, round-trip ground transportation, hotel accommodations, meals during the speaker's travel days and presentation day(s), and technical requirements (e.g., lavalier microphones, LCD display, flip chart).  The speaker's class of travel (first-class, business-class, economy) should be stipulated to in your contract.  You may also want to budget for the following:  purchase of handouts, books, and other products from the speaker, (possible) surcharge for audio- and videotaping of program, and (possible) surcharge for additional requests such as signing autographs and attending golf outings or receptions. You may also request the opportunity to do what is commonly called, “Back of the Room” sales—such as books, tapes, CDs, DVDs and other product material to enhance your resources.

When planning a conference, isn't the speaker's fee a good place to keep costs low?
A professional speaker or entertainer--even those with the highest of fees--is only a small fraction of the total expense of putting on a conference.  However, it is most likely the most important expenditure an organization will make. If you are the best at what you do, the take-home value of a superb keynote speaker and the excitement generated by a top entertainer will have a far more longer-lasting effect than just about any other element of the conference.  We encourage companies not to skimp on a speaker or corporate entertainment.  It is penny-wise and pound-foolish, at the very least.

How do I sign up to work with Wise Connections?
Email us at bookem@wiseconnectionsnow.com  or call (661) 822-7622  

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