Let's talk about what it takes to build a thriving speaking or consulting business. While referrals are great, relying on word-of-mouth alone can feel like waiting for the phone to ring. That's where Speaker Drive comes in.
We've built Speaker Drive to help keynote speakers, experts, coaches, consultants, and trainers take control of their business development. It's a platform that brings together everything you need to find opportunities and connect with decision-makers—minus the endless spreadsheets and browser tabs.
Here's How It Works
Speaker Drive helps you discover two types of leads that matter:
- The actual humans making booking decisions—Event Directors, HR Directors, and C-Suite executives who need speakers and experts
- Real events—conferences, summits, workshops, and seminars actively looking for talent
When you find something interesting (and you will), you've got three ways to make your move:
- Contact emails: Direct lines to decision-makers (yes, we've verified they work)
- Event emails: Validated email addresses for specific events
- Event URLs: Direct links to speaker applications (no more hunting around event websites)
Crafting Your Outreach
This is where things get interesting. Instead of staring at a blank email trying to figure out what to say, our AI composer helps craft your message. It looks at:
- What the event is all about
- Your specific background and expertise
- The best way to start a conversation (because nobody likes a hard sell)
You'll get a few different message options to choose from—each designed to sound like you, not a robot.
The Full Picture
Every lead comes with the nuts and bolts you need to make smart decisions:
- Who's the audience and what's the event format
- What's the likely fee range (no promises, but helpful estimates)
- Why this might be worth your time beyond just the speaking fee
- How to position yourself for this specific opportunity
- Smart ways to approach even past events (because who says you can't turn yesterday's conference into tomorrow's opportunity?)
Getting Started
We keep things pretty simple:
- Quick onboarding to get to know you
- We'll even build out your professional profile (though you can tweak it)
- Immediate access to start exploring opportunities
- Our Ask Speaker Drive chatbot is there when you need a hand
Who's It For?
If you're a keynote speaker, corporate trainer, business coach, consultant, facilitator, or any kind of professional expert, Speaker Drive was built with you in mind. And yes, that includes the agents and managers who support speakers (we see you).
It's especially handy if you're tired of the feast-or-famine cycle and want a more predictable way to find opportunities.
Think of Speaker Drive as your backstage pass to the speaking industry—helping you spot opportunities, understand their potential, and start conversations that matter. Ready to dive in? Our Ask Speaker Drive chatbot is here to help you get rolling.