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About Jim Davidson- Jim Davidson is a keynote speaker, resilience expert, best selling author and climber, Jim has had two different TV shows made about different experiences in his life. One featured on NatGeo, and one featured on the Discovery Channel. 
 
In this episode, Stephen Kirkpatrick, Jennifer and Jim Davidson discuss: 
In this time of COVID, how to stay as safe as possible while still travelling to speaking engagements. Getting used to speaking for a small crowd in a large room. How to adapt your presentation for a virtual conference. Jim’s climb up Mt. Everest during an earthquake.   
Key Takeaways: 
 How to have a constructive conversation about keeping a live event safe for everyone involved. ALL of the elements you need to consider for COVID safety including headset mics, sound checks, laptop setup, stage entrance/exit, and more.  There are going to be mistakes, but do the best you can to stay as safe as possible. If you don’t reference COVID in your talk, people may think you’re choosing to ignore it. When there’s a pink elephant in the room, talk about it.   In these uncertain times keep your speeches optimistic, but still realistic.    
"So you have to look really deep inside and realize that as a parent, as a community member, as a member of a country or a member of an industry, this is tough, but we're going to figure this out. It may be really different. It may be longer than we think, we don't know the date, and you may not know the date either, but we're going to hang in there. And we are going to see this through and we will rise again. — Jim Davidson   
  
Book preview of “The Next Everest”: https://www.amazon.com/Next-Everest-Surviving-Mountains-Resilience/dp/1250272297/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Jim+Davidson+everest&qid=1603686521&s=instant-video&sr=1-1
 
 
Connect with Jim Davidson:
Website: https://www.speakingofadventure.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resiliencewithclimberjim/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ResilienceWithClimberJim/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/climberjim/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ClimberJimDavidson/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/speakingofadventure/?challengeId=AQH2fA0acnGA4gAAAXVjLU-wmrd8IBsa8OUTQKlEtSxsr98AF3cjKI669OfbiUmnk5C-ffmLSrZa2WGGurb9gP1bn6_QYual2Q&submissionId=3f00500d-9270-4116-794c-a39c09540d7d
Email: jim@speakingofadventure.com
 
 
Connect with Stephen Kirkpatrick with Executive Speakers Bureau: 
Twitter: @ExecSpeakers 
Facebook: Executive Speakers Bureau 
Website: ExecutiveSpeakers.com 
YouTube: Executive Speakers Bureau: Book Keynote Speakers 
LinkedIn: Executive Speakers Bureau 
  
 Connect with IASB: 
Twitter: @IASBWEB 
Facebook: International Association of Speakers Bureaus 
Website: IASBWeb.org 
LinkedIn: International Association of Speakers Bureaus 
  
Show notes by Podcastologist: Strickland Bonner
  
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In this episode, Jennifer Lier, Josh Linkner discuss: 
Driving outcomes for growth by embracing creativity. Reimagining the way we interact with our customers and come out of this challenge stronger. Adapting in real time rather than overcorrecting.  Mistakes are the portals to discovery.   
Key Takeaways: 
Are we behaving in a way that embraces and encourages creativity or in a way that prohibits creativity and creates fear? Build rituals and rewards that bring about our desired outcomes.  Create different ways to interact with customers and team members. Change the person’s role in the meeting to let the creativity flow. Create an Imbizo group that gains an outside perspective to help solve a problem. That collaboration leads to a creative solution. Look ahead rather than be disappointed with the current state of the world. Don’t overcorrect, adapt instead. Stay with your area of expertise and apply it to today’s challenges.  Mistakes help us to grow. Leaders can create a safe environment where all ideas are welcome in order to boost confidence and allow for more creativity.   
 
“Creative confidence doesn't come from knowing you’re gonna play it perfectly, it comes from knowing for sure you’re gonna screw it up, but then having the confidence to course correct.”—Josh Linkner
 
  
Connect with Josh Linkner
Website: JoshLinkner.com
Podcast: Creative Trouble Makers
Three Ring Circus: Helping Speakers to Build Their Speaking Practice
 
Connect with IASB:
Twitter: @IASBWEB
Facebook: International Association of Speakers Bureaus
Website: IASBWeb.org
LinkedIn: International Association of Speakers Bureaus
 
 
Show notes by Podcastologist: Kristen Braun
  
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In this episode, Jennifer Lier, Richard Schelp, and Nick Gold discuss: 
Reacting and connecting day to day. Providing counsel to your clients. Virtual events still and their role when live events return. In the face of change, embrace the new opportunity. Management of virtual events.   
Key Takeaways: 
Reassure your clients that they are cared for and build their confidence in hosting virtual events.   In the future incorporate virtual packages into in person packages to create hybrid events. When clients are frustrated with not being able to meet with clients, encourage them to embrace the environment we are in, get creative, and understand the door to opportunity is here to make creative solutions for their clients. When managing the virtual event you are in charge of all aspects from scheduling to fees. Aide the client in determining and value of their brand.   
  
"We’re giving them solutions. We always claimed we were in the education business, because we were putting key notes out there,  now we’re in the education business.it’s referrals and relationships. You do a great job at one event, and. Hopefully, that produces the next couple." —  Richard Schelp 
 
 
Connect with Richard Schelp Co-Owner and President of Executive Speakers Bureau and Immediate Past President of the IASB Board: 
Website: Executive Speakers.com
Email: Richard@executivespeakers.com
 
 
  
Connect with Nick Gold Managing Director of Speakers Corner and 2020-2021 President of the IASB Board:
Website: Speakers Corner
Email:  nick@speakerscorner.co.uk
   
 
Show notes by Podcastologist: Kristen Braun
  
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In this episode, Stephen Kirkpatrick, Ryan Estis, and Brian Palmer discuss:
The definition of a non-exclusive relationship The pros and cons of having a non-exclusive relationship First hand experience navigating the industry Tips and great assets that have proven successful with bureaus and customers.  
Key Takeaways: 
Each speaker has their own individual needs, and the decision to be a Non-Exclusive Speaker vs. an Exclusive Speaker is really based on those individual needs and how your business is structured. There is no right or wrong way.  However one decides to conduct their business, it is important to try and cultivate a good, working relationship with a bureau as these partnerships are invaluable. Every speakers bureau and the agents that work within them all work a little different.  IASB was, in part, founded to foster cooperation between bureaus.   
 
"In this business, it’s referrals and relationships. You do a great job at one event, and hopefully, that produces more business." —  Ryan Estis
  
 
Connect with Brian Palmer with National Speakers Bureau: 
Twitter: @brianpalmer 
Website: NationalSpeakers.com 
LinkedIn: Brian Palmer, CMM 
  
Connect with Ryan Estis with Ryan Estis & Associates: 
Twitter: @RyanEstis 
Facebook: Ryan Estis 
Website: RyanEstis.com 
YouTube: Ryan Estis & Associates 
LinkedIn: Ryan Estis 
Instagram: @ryanestis 
   
Connect with Stephen Kirkpatrick with Executive Speakers Bureau: 
Twitter: @ExecSpeakers 
Facebook: Executive Speakers Bureau 
Website: ExecutiveSpeakers.com 
YouTube: Executive Speakers Bureau: Book Keynote Speakers 
LinkedIn: Executive Speakers Bureau 
  
 Connect with IASB: 
Twitter: @IASBWEB 
Facebook: International Association of Speakers Bureaus 
Website: IASBWeb.org 
LinkedIn: International Association of Speakers Bureaus 
  
Show notes by Podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie 
  
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In this episode, Sheldon, Bridget, and Deborah discuss: 
Questions to ask to find the right speakers bureau for you.   How working with a Speakers Bureau can improve your process and efficiency.   The changing landscape of meetings and events  
Key Takeaways: 
It is a team effort! There must be communication and creativity with all involved when booking a speaker.   Speakers bureaus bring expertise to the table that you can’t get anywhere else.   What the audience wants is what we have to learn to deliver.  
"Your bureau relationship shouldn’t be like contacting Amazon. For me, that’s really what it comes down to. An event like ours…that’s all about human connection. I think when you try to digitize that or turn it into an order form, you’re probably not in the right business." —  Bridget Dunn
 
Connect with Bridget Dunn with Association for Talent Development:
Twitter: @atd
Facebook: Association for Talent Development
Website: TD.org
Pinterest: ATD
LinkedIn: Bridget Dunn & Association for Talent Development (ATD)
Instagram: @atdnational
 
Connect with Deborah Gardner:
Twitter: @deborahgardner
Facebook: Deborah Gardner
Website: DeborahGardner.com
LinkedIn: Deborah Gardner, CMP
 
Connect with Sheldon Senek with Eagles Talent Speakers Bureau:
Twitter: @EaglesTalent & @ss_EaglesTalent
Facebook: Eagles Talent
Website: EaglesTalent.com
Instagram: @eaglestalent
YouTube: EaglesTalent
LinkedIn: Eagles Talent Speakers Bureau & Sheldon Senek
 
Connect with IASB:
Twitter: @IASBWEB
Facebook: International Association of Speakers Bureaus
Website: IASBWeb.org
LinkedIn: International Association of Speakers Bureaus
 
Show notes by Podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie
 
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In this episode Stephen and Brittanny discuss: 
What IASBtalks is all about and how speakers can benefit from participating  The IASBtalks vetting process and how to make the best first impression  How to utilize your 20 minutes on stage wisely  What bureau agents are looking for when viewing videos and supplemental materials to book their next event  IASBtalks success stories!    
Key Takeaways: 
IASBtalks is an opportunity for speakers to showcase their content in front of an international audience full of some of the biggest influencers in the bureau world  Bureau agents may only listen to first 60 seconds of a video, skip the fancy intro and get right into the primary content  Maximize your time on stage by tailoring the content to your audience  Networking at IASBtalks is invaluable and those in-person conversations will likely land you a future speaking engagement.   
"When you are an IASBtalks speaker you are going to be in front of bureau owners, bureau agents, managers and other people in the industry and speakers. You've got the crème de la crème of the bureau world." —  Brittanny Kreutzer 
   
Join us April 16-19th, 2020 in Miami, Florida at our annual convention. For more info about attending and applying to speak visit https://www.iasbweb.org/showcasehome. 
 
 
Connect with Brittanny Kreutzer with Speaker Exchange Agency: 
Website: SpeakerExchangeAgency.com 
LinkedIn: The Speaker Exchange Agency LLC 
Facebook: Speaker Exchange Agency 
Twitter: @AgencySpeaker  
 
Connect with Stephen Kirkpatrick with Executive Speakers Bureau: 
Twitter: @ExecSpeakers 
Facebook: Executive Speakers Bureau 
Website: ExecutiveSpeakers.com 
YouTube: Executive Speakers Bureau: Book Keynote Speakers 
LinkedIn: Executive Speakers Bureau 
 
Connect with IASB: 
Twitter: @IASBWEB 
Facebook: International Association of Speakers Bureaus 
Website: IASBWeb.org 
LinkedIn: International Association of Speakers Bureaus 
 
 
BRITTANNY KREUTZER, Speaker Exchange Agency 
Brittanny Kreutzer started The Speaker Exchange Agency with a background in sales and a love for the speaking industry. She was given a taste of the speaking industry while interning in college for Nancy Lauterbach, a past speakers bureau owner.  Upon graduation from college she began a successful career selling radio space and developing radio campaigns for CBS Radio in Kansas City; however, after a few years the excitement of the speaking industry drew her back-in.  
After working at a speakers bureau for several years and becoming one of the top sales executives, she took a break to spend time with her newborn baby Madison. The love she has for this industry struck again and after only a short months break, Brittanny combined forces with her past colleague and friend, Julie Homsey, to create The Speaker Exchange Agency, LLC.  With a passion for the speakers in this industry, she looks forward to growing SEA and connecting her clients with the amazing speakers she has grown to know and love. She is known for her “bubbly” personality, quick response times, and willingness to go the extra mile for her clients. Being able to finally know what she “wants to be when she grows up” is truly a blessing, and she feels honored to work with such an amazing team of people every day. 
Brittanny graduated from the University of Kansas with a B.S in Journalism. She lives in Lenexa, KS with her husband Michael, daughter Madison, son Hudson and 4 lb dog Winston. When she’s not booking speakers she enjoys spending time with family, cooking, reading and being a mom to her two small and adventurous children. 
 
 
STEPHEN KIRKPATRICK, Executive Speakers Bureau 
Stephen Kirkpatrick joined Executive Speakers Bureau in 2015. He serves in a dual role as an Account Executive and as head of  their Speaker Management Division. Before joining the ESB team, Stephen worked as the Senior Director o