Remember those stress dolls, the ones with eyes that pop out when squeezed? Hearing a speaker’s fee can be like that for a meeting planner. And when you’re the meeting planner in question, your job–your responsibility—is to account to the powers that be for what you spend.
Are there “bargains” and “not-so-much bargains” in the speaking world? Sure. But generally, a speaker with any kind of longevity is fee accurate to what he or she can do and provide for your event. So check out these 12 ways to increase your ROI with your real estate professional keynote speaker.