--- title: Blog – SpeakInc. (18) description: Blog – SpeakInc. (18) --- [1-858-228-3771](tel:1-858-228-3771) [![SpeakInc](https://blog.speakinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/speakinc-logo.png?width=197&height=48&name=speakinc-logo.png "SpeakInc")](http://speakinc.com/) - [Speakers](http://speakinc.com/speaker) - [Individual Speakers](http://speakinc.com/speaker) - [Speaker News](http://speakinc.com/speaker-news/) - [About](http://speakinc.com/about) - [Our Team](http://speakinc.com/our-team) - [Careers](http://speakinc.com/about/careers) - [Blog](https://blog.speakinc.com/our-blog) - [FAQ](http://speakinc.com/faq) - [Contact Us](http://speakinc.com/contact-us) - [Request Consultation](http://speakinc.com/contact/request-consultation) - [Become a SpeakInc Speaker](http://speakinc.com/contact-us/become-a-speakinc-speaker/) # SpeakInc Blog ## [Who Are the Top Keynote Speakers for 2016/2017?](https://blog.speakinc.com/who-are-the-top-keynote-speakers-for-2016/2017) by [Leah Doyle](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/leah-doyle) | March 21, 2017 [![](https://blog.speakinc.com/hubfs/blog%20images/11-top-speakers.jpg)](https://blog.speakinc.com/who-are-the-top-keynote-speakers-for-2016/2017) The best keynote speakers in the business tend to fill up their calendars quickly, so it’s important to plan far ahead when ... [Read More »](https://blog.speakinc.com/who-are-the-top-keynote-speakers-for-2016/2017) ## [Robert B. Tucker is now a Forbes contributor!](https://blog.speakinc.com/robert-b.-tucker-is-now-a-forbes-contributor) by [Leah Doyle](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/leah-doyle) | March 16, 2017 Renowned Global Futurist and Innovation Speaker Robert B. Tucker has recently become a Forbes contributor. He'll be reporting on ... [Read More »](https://blog.speakinc.com/robert-b.-tucker-is-now-a-forbes-contributor) ## [How Do I Get the Most Out of My Keynote Speaker?](https://blog.speakinc.com/how-do-i-get-the-most-out-of-my-keynote-speaker) by [Richard Gibbons](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/richard-gibbons) | March 14, 2017 [![](https://blog.speakinc.com/hubfs/blog%20images/10-get-the-most.jpg)](https://blog.speakinc.com/how-do-i-get-the-most-out-of-my-keynote-speaker) Because the best keynote speakers come with sizable speaking fees that represent a significant investment for your organization, ... [Read More »](https://blog.speakinc.com/how-do-i-get-the-most-out-of-my-keynote-speaker) ## [Fight Club and Speaker Travel Expenses](https://blog.speakinc.com/fight-club-and-speaker-travel-expenses) by [Tim Mathy](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/tim-mathy) | March 7, 2017 [![](https://blog.speakinc.com/hubfs/blog%20images/rs-45654-90320_lg.jpg)](https://blog.speakinc.com/fight-club-and-speaker-travel-expenses) Welcome to the first of many (or maybe just one?) blog posts about the speaking industry and the meeting world. Hopefully you ... [Read More »](https://blog.speakinc.com/fight-club-and-speaker-travel-expenses) ## [How Do I Book a Celebrity Keynote Speaker?](https://blog.speakinc.com/how-do-i-book-a-celebrity-keynote-speaker) by [Leah Doyle](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/leah-doyle) | March 7, 2017 [![](https://blog.speakinc.com/hubfs/blog%20images/09-celebrity.jpg)](https://blog.speakinc.com/how-do-i-book-a-celebrity-keynote-speaker) If you’re planning a big event, you likely want to hire a top-notch keynote speaker to set the tone, inspire your attendees, and ... [Read More »](https://blog.speakinc.com/how-do-i-book-a-celebrity-keynote-speaker) ## [How Do I Minimize Risk When Selecting a Keynote Speaker?](https://blog.speakinc.com/how-do-i-minimize-risk-when-selecting-a-keynote-speaker) by [Jeff Bigelow](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/jeff-bigelow) | February 28, 2017 [![](https://blog.speakinc.com/hubfs/blog%20images/08-risk.jpg)](https://blog.speakinc.com/how-do-i-minimize-risk-when-selecting-a-keynote-speaker) Keynote speakers play an important role in the success of large-scale conferences and events, but there’s no definitive guidebook ... [Read More »](https://blog.speakinc.com/how-do-i-minimize-risk-when-selecting-a-keynote-speaker) ## [What Makes Someone a Good Choice for a Keynote Speaker?](https://blog.speakinc.com/what-makes-someone-a-good-choice-for-a-keynote-speaker) by [Leah Doyle](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/leah-doyle) | February 21, 2017 [![](https://blog.speakinc.com/hubfs/blog%20images/07-good-speaker.jpg)](https://blog.speakinc.com/what-makes-someone-a-good-choice-for-a-keynote-speaker) If you do any sort of event planning work, you’re likely familiar with the task of selecting and hiring a keynote speaker. ... [Read More »](https://blog.speakinc.com/what-makes-someone-a-good-choice-for-a-keynote-speaker) ## [New Innovation Book Release](https://blog.speakinc.com/new-innovation-book-release) by [Leah Doyle](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/leah-doyle) | February 17, 2017 Innovation, creativity, reinvention, and hyper-growth leadership expert Josh Linkner has released his latest book, Hacking ... [Read More »](https://blog.speakinc.com/new-innovation-book-release) ## [What Is the Best Way to Source Keynote Speakers?](https://blog.speakinc.com/what-is-the-best-way-to-source-keynote-speakers) by [Leah Doyle](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/leah-doyle) | February 14, 2017 [![](https://blog.speakinc.com/hubfs/blog%20images/06-when-book.jpg)](https://blog.speakinc.com/what-is-the-best-way-to-source-keynote-speakers) When people attend a conference or other major event, they often rate the quality of the keynote speaker as one of the top things ... [Read More »](https://blog.speakinc.com/what-is-the-best-way-to-source-keynote-speakers) ## [How Far in Advance Should I Start Working on Booking Our Keynote Speaker?](https://blog.speakinc.com/how-far-in-advance-of-my-event-should-i-start-working-on-booking-our-keynote-speaker) by [Richard Gibbons](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/richard-gibbons) | February 7, 2017 [![](https://blog.speakinc.com/hubfs/blog%20images/how-far-in-advance.jpg)](https://blog.speakinc.com/how-far-in-advance-of-my-event-should-i-start-working-on-booking-our-keynote-speaker) When you’re planning a big event for your organization, choosing a quality keynote speaker is one of the most important pieces of ... 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