Leadership & Organizational Change
Dr. Laura Whitfield
Former hospital COO who led a 4,000-person health system through a merger. Talks on steady leadership when the plan stops working.
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Speaker booking agency · Monmouth, Maine
The right voice can change
how a room thinks.
We help associations, companies and schools across the United States find and book keynote speakers, trainers and hosts — without the guesswork, markups or endless email chains.
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Who we are
A small agency that answers the phone.
National Speakers was started by Corinna Chevalier after more than a decade planning corporate events and seeing how hard it was to book good speakers without overpaying. Today we work with a curated roster of professional speakers and represent clients in every part of the country.
We are not a giant directory. Every speaker we suggest has been vetted — we watch full-length recordings, check references from past events and confirm they customize their talk for each audience.
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What we do
Services built around your event
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Keynote Speakers
Opening and closing keynotes that set the tone for conferences, kickoffs and annual meetings.
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Workshops & Training
Hands-on sessions for leadership teams, sales groups and managers, from half-day to multi-day.
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Moderators & Emcees
Professional hosts and panel moderators who keep your agenda on time and your audience engaged.
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Virtual & Hybrid
Speakers experienced with webinars and hybrid stages, with tech checks handled in advance.
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Contract & Logistics
We handle agreements, travel coordination, AV requirements and the pre-event briefing call.
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Event Consulting
Not sure what you need? We help shape themes, agendas and session formats around your goals.
Featured speakers
A few of the people we book often
Availability and fees vary by date and travel. Ask us for a current quote.
Customer Experience & Service Culture
Marcus Bell
Spent 22 years in hospitality operations. Known for practical, funny keynotes that front-line teams actually remember.
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Technology, AI & the Future of Work
Daniel Cho
Product leader turned educator. Explains AI adoption in plain English for non-technical teams and boards.
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From first call to standing ovation
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Tell us about your event
Date, location, audience size, theme and budget. A 15-minute call is usually enough.
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Get a short list
Within 1–2 business days you receive 3–5 options with videos, fees and availability.
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Book with confidence
We negotiate terms, issue one clear contract and manage deposits and logistics.
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Show up and enjoy it
We run the prep call, confirm travel and stay reachable on event day.
Why clients come back
Honest advice, transparent pricing.
- No hidden fees — you see the speaker fee and our agency fee separately.
- One point of contact from inquiry to final invoice.
- Back-up speaker plan included for every booking.
- Speakers who customize content for your industry.
- Clear cancellation terms written in plain English.
Client feedback
What event planners tell us
Fee guide
What does a speaker cost?
Fees depend on the speaker’s experience, demand, travel and format. As a general guide for U.S. events:
| Speaker level | Typical fee |
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| Local & emerging speakers | $1,500 – $5,000 |
| Established professional speakers | $5,000 – $15,000 |
| Bestselling authors & executives | $15,000 – $40,000 |
| Virtual sessions | Often 30–50% less |
Estimates only. Travel and lodging are usually billed separately.
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