WELCOME!

We are so glad you’re here! Let’s first determine if we are a good fit for each other. Please submit your responses to the ValuedVoice Intake Form, then a member of the ValuedVoice Negotiators team will get in touch with you regarding your next steps. Good luck!

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BEFORE YOU TALK ABOUT YOUR SPEAKER FEE, TALK TO US!

Are you tired of not getting paid what you’re worth as a speaker?

Are you unsure of how much you should ask for?

Do you see others commanding thousands of dollars for an engagement and wish that could be you?

Do you get uncomfortable when it’s time to talk money?

Do you trip over your words?

Do you suddenly start to sound less confident or unsure of yourself?

Do you worry that the good impression they have of you will fade once the conversation turns to how much you charge?

Are you worried that you may ask for too much and that you will scare them off?

But do you also walk away from some calls feeling like you didn’t ask for enough?

Or are you thoroughly disappointed with the current compensation you are receiving?

Do you speak for free, wishing you had asked for a fee?

And does this happen because the topic of money doesn’t come up or because you are afraid to broach it? 

We change all of that for you.

You will know what to ask for.

You will get paid what you’re worth as a professional speaker.

You will command what’s due you.

You never have to worry about asking for too much or not enough.

You will know how to confidently discuss your speaker fee.

You will know what to ask for every single time.

And we do all the work for you.

We take care of the talk about money.

We get you every penny you deserve.

We take care of this as many times as you need us to take care of it.

You get our scripts.

You get our speaker fee calculation formula.

You get our expertise.

You get everything you need.

You become fully equipped to ask for the dollar amount you deserve. 

You’ve proven you have skill and talent on the stage.

You’ve gotten the attention of someone who wants to hire you.

And you’re ready to move and inspire your audiences.

It’s time to get you the monies that are commensurate with what you bring to the mic.

And we take care of everything for you.

We partner with you.

We act as a member of your team.

We are your on-staff sales associate.

We discuss your price for you.

We take you out of the uncomfortable situation.

We know you want to keep that good feeling and that great impression they have of you. 

We keep that in place.

We have the conversation while you listen and learn.

We get you paid, then we turn things over to you.

All that’s left to do is you sending them an invoice and a contract.

And the best part is we don’t get paid until we get you paid.

Get started today.  Complete your ValuedVoice Intake Form, and let’s get you the right value for your voice!

THE “WHY” BEHIND OUR WORK

Why us?

ValuedVoice Negotiators has been in the professional speaking business since 2001.  We understand the need to put a separation between the creative part of speaking and the business part of speaking.  Having someone else to talk fees puts you in a position to continue to do what you love—create impact and bring about transformations on the mic. You no longer will have to shift gears in the same conversation. You don’t have to talk about what can feel uncomfortable—putting a price on your brilliance or assigning a value to your voice.  We get it.

We take on that part of the conversation while you’re right there, listening in.

We talk about dollars (no cents) and get you what you’re worth.

Plus, by having a sales associate on staff, we make you look like a large operation that needs to be taken seriously, treated with respect, and paid the right amount!

Why we do what we do

ValuedVoice Negotiators has heard too many amazing speakers fall short when it come to the speaker fee conversation, and we are on a mission to change that.  Either speakers do not discuss their fee before confirming an engagement or they sell themselves short and accept a fee that is not commiserate with their talent and the value they bring to the stage.  We show you how to bring value to your voice and how it’s done for as many times as you need us to show you until you’re at the point you’re holding the conversations yourself or you’re hiring a professional to join your team to conduct the conversations for you.  You know the value of your voice and the worth in your message, and we do, too!  Let’s get you paid!

PARTIAL LISTING OF OUR AUDIENCES

FAQs

When should I contact ValuedVoice Negotiators, before or after someone reaches out, wanting me to speak?

Contact ValuedVoice Negotiators at any time—before or after someone reaches out to you.  The sooner, the better, though.  Once you complete the ValuedVoice Intake Form and become a member of ValuedVoice, a member of our team will be in touch to get you closer to getting paid what you’re worth.

What happens once I submit the ValuedVoice Intake Form?

ValuedVoice Negotiators then conducts an intake call to learn about you, your business, and your speaker fee goals.  We collaborate with you to establish your competitive speaker fees and to discuss next steps for engaging us in your next Speaker Fee Conversation.

How do I bring ValuedVoice Negotiators into a conversation with a prospect?

Let ValuedVoice know when the call is, and we’re there!  After you have completed your intake call with us, all you need to do is submit a Speaker Fee Conversation Request Form, then we’re ready to get you paid.

What happens when ValuedVoice Negotiators is conducting a Speaker Fee Conversation call?

After you discuss/recap your programming (topic and logistics such as date and location), you turn over the call to us, “your sales associate,” and we have the Speaker Fee Conversation to discuss price with your prospect.  We don’t strong-arm, and we don’t beg.  ValuedVoice acts as a member of your team and in your best interest to conduct a professional conversation with the goal of arriving at a fee that is reasonable and fair for both you, the speaker, and your prospect.  After settling on and confirming a mutually agreed upon speaker fee, your team then sends to your point of contact/prospect your speaker contract and an invoice.

Does ValuedVoice set up the call with the prospect?

No.  You will have to set up the call with the prospect/event contact that wants to hire you.  After you submit to us your Speaker Fee Conversation Request Form, ValuedVoice Negotiators joins the call as your sales associate to conduct the Speaker Fee Conversation.

Do I have any say in determining my speaker fee?

Yes.  Absolutely!  ValuedVoice collaborates with you to create your speaker fee sheet, plus we discuss and align on the proposed speaker fee for each engagement before getting on the call with your prospect.

What is the greatest amount for which ValuedVoice Negotiators has ever gotten one speaker confirmed for an engagement?

The most we’ve gotten a speaker confirmed for is $36,500 for 2.5 hours of speaking.

Does ValuedVoice Negotiators partner with all speakers?

ValuedVoice Negotiators works with new speakers who speak on a wide array of topics. We support speakers who have five (5) or fewer years on the stage, speakers who have secured five (5) or fewer paid speaking engagements to date, or speakers who are simply not satisfied with the compensation they are receiving.  We do not partner with any speaker whose message promotes violence; hate speech; bigotry; intolerance; discrimination; or harassment including on the basis of race, nationality, religion, culture, or gender.

How much does ValuedVoice charge for this service, and when do I pay you?

ValuedVoice charges you 10% of your speaker fee.  We require a $100 refundable deposit to attend a Speaker Fee Conversation Call.  If your speaking fee is confirmed for more than $1,000, then the remaining payment (the difference between $100 and 10% of your speaker fee) is due to us within five (5) days after the conclusion of your speaking engagement.  Your deposit is refunded if ValuedVoice is unable to arrive at a mutually agreeable speaker fee.

So what are you waiting for?!

To get started, complete your ValuedVoice Intake Form at the top of the page TODAY!