IT’S FINALLY HERE
WELCOME TO THE SPEAKER BUSINESS CONVENTION YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR...
Presented by The MainStage Speaker Business Academy
SPEAKERBIZCON 2025
Come Build a Profitable, Sustainable, High-Fee Speaking Business
Serious Strategy • Insider Knowledge • Critical Industry Contacts • Celebrate All Things Keynote Speaking • THE Event for Speakers Serious About Business Growth •
The Venetian, Las Vegas, Nevada
Pre-Event Fringe & Opening Party – December 17th 2025
Full Convention – December 18th & 19th 2025
JOIN THE "FIRST FIFTY CLUB"
Snap up one of the first fifty tickets sold to go into the draw to win your convention price back, PLUS
3 Nights Accommodation in The Venetian, FREE!
BUY MY TICKET NOW!Venue
The Venetian Conference Center, Las Vegas
All SpeakerBizCon Attendees Receive EXCLUSIVE CONFERENCE
DEAL ON ACCOMMODATION
- Luxury Conferencing Facilities
- Full Suite Rooms with Special Convention Rate
- Launch Fringe and Party On The Vegas Strip
- Endless Recreation and Shopping for You and Your Plus One
- World Class Speaker Business Development in a Five Star Venue
NO FLUFF. NO EMPTY HACKS. NO SHINY GIMMICKS. JUST REAL SPEAKER BUSINESS STRATEGY.
If you’re tired of “speaker conferences” that inspire you… but don’t actually show you how to get booked and paid — you’re in the right place.
At SpeakerBizCon, there’s no “feel-good fluff,” just actionable advice from real-world pros: speaker agents, bureau insiders, keynote veterans, and business strategists who will show you how to build the kind of speaker business that gets you paid to speak — again and again and again.
What You’ll Learn at SpeakerBizCon 2025
You’re not here for vague inspiration — you want real, actionable business strategy that grows your speaking income. SpeakerBizCon will give you new ideas, new contacts, new skills and new confidence – a powerful plan to grow your business faster than ever before.
Multi-Theme Format:
We cover all the stages you need for a Successful Speaking Business that match your experience level and business goals.
All sessions will be professionally recorded and available to rewatch to implement everything into your speaker business.
1. Positioning Yourself for Premium Fees
• Why you’re undercharging — and how to fix it
• The psychology of premium pricing
• Case studies from speakers who made the leap from $2K to $15K keynotes
2. Using Humor to Stand Out from the Competition
• Why Clients ALL ask for their speaker to be funny
• How you can insert strategic humor into your keynote right now
• Why humor is a master skill that is so much easier than you think
3. Building a Consistent Sales Engine
• High-performing marketing funnels for speakers
• Automations and follow-ups that make you look world-class
• How to build a referral network that books you on repeat
4. Video Reels, Promo Snippets, and Platform-Ready Clips
• What meeting organizers really look for in your video
• Common mistakes most speakers make when building a showreel
• We even have a dedicated opportunity for you to craft your new video reel on-site!
5. How To Be Brilliant and Bookable On Stage
• Storytelling like a Pro – How World Champion Toastmasters own the stage
• The Rhythm of a True Keynote: How to hold an audience in the palm of your hand for a full hour
• Designing a speech that delivers transformation — not just information
6. Pitching to Win (Without Sounding Salesy)
• Word-for-word scripts that convert interest into bookings
• How to speak to the buyer, not the audience
• Email and DM pitch examples that actually get responses
7. Getting Booked by Bureaus and Agents
• How speaker bureaus work (and how to get on their radar)
• What materials you must have before approaching a bureau
• The etiquette, expectations, and economics of bureau partnerships
8. AI Tools for Speakers (That Save Time & Make Money)
• How top speakers are using ChatGPT, Claude, and AI video tools
• Automating admin, content creation, lead gen, and slide design
• Your AI tech stack: save 10+ hours a week
9. Winning and Leveraging Awards
• How to know which awards mean business, and which ones are just for ego
• How to turn awards into bookings and increased fees (even if you don't win)
• How to use awards to build a respected profile as a keynote speaker
10. Marketing Materials That Get You Booked
• What a booker sees (and judges) in the first 30 seconds
• Building a speaker kit that actually sells you
• Copywriting for your website and one-sheet that converts
PLUS
Connecting With the Right People (Without Awkward Networking)
• How to find and connect with the real decision-makers
• Building a “who’s who” of clients, partners, and bureau insiders
• Leveraging every event you attend for future business
JOIN THE "FIRST FIFTY CLUB"
Snap up one of the first fifty tickets sold to go into the draw to win your convention price back, PLUS
3 Nights Accommodation in The Venetian, FREE!
BUY MY TICKET NOW!JOIN THE "FIRST FIFTY CLUB"
Snap up one of the first fifty tickets sold to go into the draw to win your convention price back, PLUS
3 Nights Accommodation in The Venetian, FREE!
MEET PEOPLE WHO “GET IT”
No cheesy icebreakers. No egos. Just ambitious, generous speakers, agents, bureau insiders, and marketing pros.
Connect with:
- Fellow keynote speakers who are serious about the business of speaking
- Corporate event organizers
- Speaker agents and coaches
- People who know what it’s like to build this business
Introvert-friendly. Highly curated. Actually useful.
Pre-Event & Main Event Schedule
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TRIP TO VEGAS
PRE-EVENT / FRINGE — December 17th, 2025
- Welcome Mixer & Drinks
- SpeakerBizCon Photo Booth + Branding Shoot (Add-on)
- Closed-Door Mastermind (VIPs only)
MAIN EVENT — December 18th & 19th 2025
- Doors open: 8 AM
- Sessions: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Networking Party: 7:30 PM (Day 1)
- Optional Bonus Workshop: Feb 9 (Add-on)
Implementation Workshop
Don’t Just Learn. DO.
After the event, you’ll be invited to a live Speaker Success Implementation Call with the MainStage Academy team.
- Review your SpeakerBizCon game plan
- Get your next 3 actions locked in
- Start implementing before the momentum fades
Sponsors &
Community
We’re partnering with some of the best in the business to support your journey — including tech platforms, bureaus, speaker-focused services, and more.
Everyone you meet at SpeakerBizCon has one mission: to help you grow your business as a professional speaker.
Get More Gigs. Charge Higher Fees. Simple.
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