Dear Meeting Planner,

Having been on both sides of the platform, I know the challenges you face when orchestrating the perfect event. For 20 years I worked in organizations assisting top-level managers host everything from small in-house meetings to major conferences. In 1990 I founded my own business, and since 1992 I've been hosting my own annual conference for which I have to seek and select talented speakers.

Like you, I am very particular about the speakers I choose for my events. I analyze everything from the speaker's professionalism to his or her ability to understand my attendees' needs and objectives. I want to know that the speaker I hire can adequately address our conference's theme in a manner most relevant to the audience.

On the other hand, I am a subject matter expert who has been speaking professionally since 1990. In that role, my goal is to make sure that the organization, meeting planner, association, or group who hires me is 100% satisfied with my performance. To accomplish that goal, I learn all I can about the event's theme, the audience, the industry, and the company's expected outcomes. Before speaking to your organization, I conduct conference calls with you and other appropriate representatives, read materials pertinent to your industry or organization, and then design a program that will exceed your expectations.

My goal is to make your job easier and to help you get rave reviews for selecting a top-notch speaker who is right for your group!

Sincerely,

Joan Burge