I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Contracts or, as I like to call them, Speaker Agreements, are a necessary part of doing business.   Don't leave this to chance --even if you are speaking for free (because you gifted your fee and go back to episode 7 What to Charge for more on this). What goes in your speaker agreement?  Let's break it down: Agreement Name and address of venueDate and time of eventName and contact information of the event plannerEvent DetailsDate and time of my presentation or presentationsAllotted speaking timeDress code -- I always ask this to avoid being way under or over dressedTechnical  -- this is where you would put screen for presentation (if you need one), slideshow clicker, etcMicrophone preference -- handheld, lapel, or over the ear Podium of table requestFinancialsSpeaker fee Travel - will the host book your airfare & lodging or will you handle this ?Transportation -- how will you get from the airport to the hotel and then to the venueDeposit -- typical is 50%Cancelation policy -- I have a 90 day cancelation policy,  If the event cancels before the 90 days, I return the deposit. Remember a speaker agreement is to remind you and the host event of all you have each agreed to -- and I like to over communicate all I need and ask the event planner to do the same.  If she wants me to attend a dinner the night of the event -- put it in the agreement so I make sure that is on my calendar.  Over communication creates clear expectation.Create a speaker agreement that allows you to meet and exceed the needs of your event planner. Connect with Mary Join Mary's Facebook group!Join Mary's email list!Follow Mary on InstagramConnect with Mary on LinkedIn Thanks for joining us on the StorySpire podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review to help us reach even more speakers like you.

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