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FAQ

Questions event teams ask us first.

If your question is not here, call +1 (949) 245-4679 or write to contact@nationalspeakers.la.

How quickly can you send a shortlist?

For most enquiries, three matched speakers with video, references and all-in pricing within one business day of the discovery call. Highly specialised topics can take two to three days.

What is the minimum lead time?

We have filled keynotes in eleven days, but six to sixteen weeks gives you a genuinely wide choice. Inside three weeks the roster narrows sharply and travel costs rise.

Do you charge to search?

No. There is no charge for the discovery call, the shortlist or the reference checks. Our fee applies only when a booking is confirmed.

Can we speak to the speaker before booking?

Yes. We arrange a call between you and any shortlisted speaker before a contract is issued, at no cost.

What happens if a speaker cancels?

Every contract names a substitute and sets out the notification process. We activate the substitute, notify your team the same day and supply revised materials.

Do you work with nonprofits?

Regularly. Tell us your budget ceiling in the first call and we will show you only what fits inside it.

Can you handle virtual events?

Yes. We book camera-ready speakers, run a platform rehearsal 48 hours ahead, and moderate the chat and Q&A during the broadcast.

Who owns the recording?

Recording and reuse rights are negotiated per engagement and written into the contract before signature. Some speakers permit internal reuse; others require a separate licence.

Do you require exclusivity?

No. You are free to work with other bureaus. We ask only that you tell us which speakers are already being approached so nobody is contacted twice.

How do we pay?

ACH transfer, corporate card or check on a US bank. A 50 percent deposit confirms the date; the balance is due fourteen days before the event.

Planning an event? Let's find the right voice for it.

Tell us the date, audience and outcome you need. We reply to every enquiry within one business day with three matched speakers and clear pricing.