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WE’VE GOT JOBS FOR SPEAKERS

You do not need to be famous to compete for meaningful speaking opportunities.

Event organizers are not always searching for celebrity speakers. They are searching for speakers who fit the audience, understand the topic, communicate clearly, feel professional, and make the planner confident in their decision.

The key is becoming easier for event organizers to discover, evaluate, and confidently choose.
  • Find real speaking opportunities and open calls
  • Build a polished profile that helps planners understand your value
  • Compete professionally even while you are still growing
  • Create visibility and momentum that can lead to bigger opportunities over time
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Join now and lock in 25% off any plan.

You came here looking for jobs for speakers. SpeakerMatch helps you find opportunities while building the visibility and professional positioning that lead to more opportunities later.

  • Speaking leads with contact information and filtering tools
  • A professional profile built to help organizers evaluate you quickly
  • No booking fees or commissions on business you book
  • Weekly guidance and resources for building a sustainable speaking business
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Why “jobs for speakers” matters

Real opportunities are where speaking careers start to build momentum.

Some opportunities are paid engagements. Some are strategic visibility opportunities. Some introduce you to the people who can refer, rebook, sponsor, hire, or recommend you later.

Opportunity is not limited to celebrity speakers.

In today’s speaking world, you can compete before you are famous if you make your value clear. A planner may not need a household name. They may need a workshop leader, subject-matter expert, trainer, panelist, moderator, breakout presenter, or keynote speaker who fits the audience better than the better-known option.

The speaker who wins is often not the loudest. It is often the speaker who is easiest to understand, easiest to evaluate, and easiest to picture in front of the room.

The goal is not merely to find leads. The goal is to pursue the right opportunities and make planners think, “This speaker makes sense for our event.”

Speaking fees are only part of the picture.

Some opportunities pay well upfront. Others create value through relationships, referrals, consulting work, product sales, sponsorships, repeat invitations, or access to the right audience.

That does not mean every unpaid opportunity is worth taking. It means smart speakers learn to evaluate the whole opportunity, not just the check attached to the microphone.

SpeakerMatch helps you find opportunities, evaluate fit, present yourself professionally, and build momentum over time.

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How real careers are built

Real speaking careers are built long before the biggest opportunities arrive.

Stand-up comedians work smaller rooms. Actors take local theater roles. Musicians play smaller venues. The point is not to stay small. The point is to build proof, relationships, timing, polish, and momentum.

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Comedians work the room.

Stand-up careers are rarely built from one perfect break. Comedians test material, learn audience response, build reputation, and become easier to trust with better stages over time.

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Actors build credits.

Actors often start with smaller productions because visible work creates proof. Each role gives casting directors more reason to believe they can carry the next role.

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Speakers build momentum.

A speaking career grows when your expertise becomes easier to discover, easier to understand, and easier for organizers to recommend to others.

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Event organizers are comparing speakers right now.

And the speakers who clearly communicate their value often gain a major advantage before the conversation even begins.

When organizers compare multiple speakers, clarity creates confidence.

And confidence helps speakers get selected.

Most event organizers are not looking at just one speaker.

They compare speakers side by side.

They compare:

  • Speaker photos and overall presentation
  • Clear program offerings and topic descriptions
  • Target audiences and event fit
  • Testimonials and credibility signals
  • Brand messaging and positioning
  • Fee ranges, location, experience, and collateral materials

And while speakers sometimes assume planners are making purely logical decisions, many organizers are also asking themselves:

“Which speaker feels easiest to confidently say YES to?”

Somewhere, a motivational speaker is already offended by this analogy.

But it explains planner behavior surprisingly well.

Think about the last time you searched online for something specific — maybe a travel bag for an upcoming trip.

You probably compared photos, features, descriptions, reviews, pricing, and whether the bag seemed designed for your specific situation.

Some options instantly felt clearer, more useful, and easier to trust. The FEATURES helped you understand what made the bag different, who it was designed for, and why it fit your needs better than the alternatives.

Speakers work the same way.

Clear program offerings.
Defined target audiences.
Testimonials and credibility signals.
Brand messaging and positioning.
Presentation topics and speaking focus.
Fee ranges, videos, and collateral materials.

These are not just profile details.

They are decision-making signals.

They help event organizers quickly understand who the speaker helps, what makes the speaker distinctive, why the presentation matters, whether the speaker fits the audience, and whether the speaker feels like a smart choice for the event.

That is why SpeakerMatch profiles are intentionally structured to help event organizers evaluate speakers more confidently and efficiently.

Instead of forcing planners to piece together scattered information across random websites, social profiles, PDFs, and vague bios, SpeakerMatch helps speakers present:

  • Clear program offerings
  • Defined target audiences
  • Organized speaking topics
  • Stronger positioning
  • Testimonials and credibility indicators
  • Collateral materials and presentation resources
  • Fee expectations and professional details

…in one organized system designed specifically to help event organizers evaluate speakers more confidently and efficiently.

That matters because planners are often comparing multiple possible speakers under time pressure.

The speaker who feels easier to understand, easier to evaluate, and easier to confidently recommend internally often gains a major advantage.

SpeakerMatch helps emerging speakers compete more professionally in that exact environment.

Because the goal is not simply to “be listed.” The goal is to become easier to confidently choose.
What SpeakerMatch gives you

We help you throw your hat in the ring — and make it easier for planners to see why you belong there.

SpeakerMatch is not built around overnight promises. It is built around visibility, opportunity, positioning, and sustained professional momentum.

Benefit 1

Find real speaking opportunities

Our team researches and posts hundreds of open calls for speakers each month, with contact information and filtering tools to help you focus on better-fit opportunities instead of wasting time chasing everything.

Our research shows about 7,000 events per day in the U.S. have a speaker in front of an audience. The hard part is finding the opportunities that make sense for your expertise, audience, schedule, and goals.

Benefit 2

Make yourself easier for organizers to evaluate

Your SpeakerMatch profile gives planners a structured way to understand your topics, audience fit, experience, media, testimonials, and credibility. That matters because planners are usually comparing options, not simply looking for the first speaker they find.

The clearer your profile, the easier it is for a planner to picture you in the room.

Benefit 3

Compete professionally while you build momentum

You do not have to wait until you are famous to look professional. SpeakerMatch helps emerging speakers present themselves with more clarity, credibility, and confidence while they are still building experience and momentum.

That is one of the biggest advantages of the modern speaking marketplace. A well-positioned expert can compete for the right opportunity before becoming a household name.

Benefit 4

Build a speaking business that keeps growing

SpeakerMatch includes more than a listing. You also receive practical guidance, resources, and Behind the Podium — our weekly publication designed to help speakers better understand how the speaking business actually works.

The goal is not just one booking. The goal is to keep becoming more visible, more credible, more referable, and easier to book over time.

What most speaker platforms get wrong

A polished profile helps you get considered. It does not automatically get you booked.

Some speaker platforms quietly imply that once you create a great profile or demo reel, event organizers will magically line up to hire you. Real speaking professionals know the process is more nuanced than that.

SpeakerMatch helps you throw your hat in the ring.

We help you find opportunities, present yourself professionally, improve your visibility, and position yourself more effectively when planners are comparing options.

That matters because many speaking opportunities begin with simply getting seriously considered. If event organizers never discover you, never understand your value, or never feel confident putting you on the short list, the sales process never really begins.

The first win is becoming a real contender for the opportunity.

Then the real speaking business skills take over.

Moving from the short list to the selected speaker usually requires more than a profile. It often takes pleasantly persistent follow-up, relationship building, strong positioning, thoughtful communication, professional marketing, and real sales ability.

That is why SpeakerMatch also provides webinars, resources, interviews, and practical insights from respected experts in speaking, marketing, branding, business development, sponsorships, and audience building.

We want members to become not only easier to discover, but also more effective at converting opportunities into long-term momentum.

How SpeakerMatch works

Here’s how you move from wanting more opportunities to building real speaking momentum.

The process is simple. You build your presence, screen opportunities, pursue strong-fit leads, and continue improving how organizers understand your value.

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Build your profile

Create a polished speaker profile that shows your topics, experience, audience fit, testimonials, media, and the details event organizers care about most.

2

Review opportunities

Screen open calls, direct requests, and speaking leads using tags, filters, and contact information that help you focus on better-fit possibilities.

3

Get considered

Let event organizers discover and evaluate you in the SpeakerMatch directory when they are searching by topic, expertise, audience fit, and other relevant criteria.

4

Build momentum

Use SpeakerMatch as part of a long-term visibility system that helps you become more credible, more referable, and easier to book over time.

Proof

SpeakerMatch has been helping speakers and event organizers connect since 2002.

This is not a brand-new startup or a guru-style promise. SpeakerMatch has served speakers for more than two decades with a low-fee model that lets speakers keep every dollar they earn.

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It’s the Cadillac of speaker platforms.”

As a motivational keynote speaker, I’ve worked with many speaking platforms over the years, but few offer the sophisticated tools needed to truly connect the right speaker with the right audience. SpeakerMatch stands out. It’s the Cadillac of speaker platforms — equally valuable for emerging speakers and seasoned professionals like myself who are looking to build meaningful connections with event organizers.

Sonny Melendrez
Sonny Melendrez
TEDx Motivational Keynote Speaker
Radio/TV Host  |  Author

“My first gig through SpeakerMatch paid for 10 years worth of the service. SpeakerMatch has paid for itself every year I have used it, and I have received gigs that have landed me 5-figure speaking fees.”

Rad Watkins
Speaker

“We are grateful for your excellent service... saved us so much time, provided excellent speaker candidates, the audio clips are a real plus, and the links to the speaker’s websites, email, and cover letters are all excellent.”

S. Charles Selden, Ph.D.
NIH Extramural Staff Training Officer
Choose your plan

Pick the plan that fits where you are right now. You can upgrade or downgrade at any time.

No hidden fees. No commissions on the business you book. Cancel any time. Backed by an 8-week money-back guarantee.

Silver

Best if you are just getting started and want a simple, affordable way to begin building visibility and screening opportunities.
$30
$22.50
every 4 weeks
Choose Silver
$325
$243.75
Billed at $243.75 annually
You’re saving $81.25 compared with the regular annual rate.
Choose Silver
  • Create your SpeakerMatch profile
  • Appear in the speaker directory
  • Screen speaking opportunities and open calls
  • Receive weekly business-building guidance
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Gold

Best for speakers who already have some traction and want a stronger profile, more robust content, and a more complete marketing presence.
$50
$37.50
every 4 weeks
Choose Gold
$520
$390
Billed at $390 annually
You’re saving $130 compared with the regular annual rate.
Choose Gold
  • Everything in Silver
  • More robust profile content and media
  • Stronger marketing presence
  • Better ability to present yourself professionally to organizers

Platinum

Best for speakers with a lot of marketing content, multiple assets, and a serious commitment to building a strong long-term speaking business.
$80
$60
every 4 weeks
Choose Platinum
$845
$633.75
Billed at $633.75 annually
You’re saving $211.25 compared with the regular annual rate.
Choose Platinum
  • Everything in Gold
  • Expanded content capacity and flexibility
  • Stronger presentation of your full marketing assets
  • Best fit for speakers ready to maximize visibility and lead flow
Your SpeakerMatch membership also includes eSpeakers membership. That’s a $179 value included across all plans, giving you added exposure and tools many speakers find extremely valuable.

If you are ready to start building visibility and momentum, join from this page and your discounted rate will be applied automatically. Your membership also includes eSpeakers, a strong added value for speakers who want more tools and exposure.

FAQ

Questions people usually ask before they join

These are the questions that most often come up when a speaker is deciding whether SpeakerMatch is the right next step.

Is SpeakerMatch only for established speakers?

No. SpeakerMatch is designed for emerging speakers at different stages, including people who want a first opportunity, more opportunities than they have now, or a clearer path to building a real speaking business.

Are there booking fees or commissions?

No. SpeakerMatch uses a low-fee membership model. You keep every dollar you earn from the business you book through the platform.

Do you guarantee I’ll get booked?

No. No honest service can guarantee that. What SpeakerMatch does is help you become more visible, spend less time chasing the wrong opportunities, and pursue leads more productively.

What if I am not chasing big keynote fees yet?

That is normal. Many speaking careers begin with visibility, credibility, relationships, referrals, and smaller opportunities that can lead to larger opportunities over time.

Is every speaking opportunity worth pursuing?

No. SpeakerMatch helps you review opportunities more efficiently, but you should still evaluate audience fit, travel requirements, compensation, relationship value, and the potential long-term upside.

What if I decide it is not right for me?

You are protected by an 8-week money-back guarantee, and there are no long-term contracts. You can cancel any time.

Ready to stop waiting for one lucky break?

SpeakerMatch helps you find speaking opportunities, build visibility, present yourself professionally, and create the kind of momentum that can turn one opportunity into the next. Review the plans above and choose the one that fits where you are right now.

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