Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I know the speaker will be high quality?

  Only recognized national authorities in the field of aging are listed in our roster of professional speakers. As a rule, they are widely read authors or figures who have held major leadership positions. Without exception, all are effective speakers.
  
  

• Aren't there other speakers bureaus in aging?

  Some groups have provided listings of people who send in their names to be speakers, sometimes for a fee, sometimes not. This informal, voluntary approach is not what is used by a professional speakers bureau. NextAge relies on speakers who are selected on the basis of proven quality and who provide a professional service for a fee.
  
  

• Why not use a commercial speaking bureau?

  Commercial bureaus are very helpful and there are many fine ones to choose from. But very, very few have ANY speakers who have expertise in the field of aging. If you're interested in a speaker in the field of aging, NextAge Speakers is the specialty choice.
  
  

• What fee or commission is charged for speakers booked through NextAge?

  There is no commission or fee of any kind, direct or indirect. NextAge does not handle bookings but instead provides a central access point and quality assurance, without additional services that would cost more money.
  
  

• But I wouldn't have to pay the commission for a commercial bureau anyway, would I?

  You pay indirectly because the speaker has to pay a hefty amount which you end up paying because that cost is built into the fee charged by the speaker. If you want to avoid commissions, NextAge Speakers is a choice to consider.
  
  

• How much do NextAge speakers cost?

  Speakers fees are as varied as the speakers in our roster. However, NextAge has a large number of speakers in the $ 500 to $ 3,000 range, which makes NextAge Speakers an affordable approach for many nonprofit organizations. Details about a speaker fees are available when you contact the speaker directly.
  
  

• What if the speaker's fee is too high for my budget?

  Some speakers may be able to negotiate lower fees under certain circumstances: for example, if the speech is local and involves no travel. Other speakers may provide a package of speaking services for a single fee: for example, a keynote address combined with a workshop or training program. Still other speakers are willing to negotiate a fee based on multiple engagements in the same city over a two day period. There are various ways to find the speaker you want within your budget.
  
  

• How much time will the speaker spend with our organization?

  Every speaker is different, so circumstances vary. Some speakers make themselves available on a per diem basis, while others stipulate their fee based on a single presentation, such as a keynote address. The important thing is to communicate in advance with a speaker and negotiate a package that fits your organization's needs.