They also believed that if they built the business on a foundation of trust, then the strength of relationships with clients and speakers would ultimately determine the company’s success.

Speakers’ Spotlight began in a spare bedroom in Martin and Farah’s apartment, where they shared a desk, a phone, and a computer. They had no clients, no experience, no staff, and no money. But they had a clear vision, and a strong belief that with a lot of hard work and a little luck, they could make it a reality.

Since that time, Speakers’ Spotlight has grown into one of the world’s largest and most respected speakers’ agencies. With the best team in the industry, and an incredible roster of speakers, they are proud to have raised the bar of professionalism, service, and integrity to a new level.

To date, Speakers’ Spotlight has arranged more than 28,000 speaking engagements in over 35 countries worldwide, and has been fortunate to receive many awards and accolades along the way.

We hold ourselves accountable to these core beliefs and values, which guide everything we do:

• We are a company made up of passionate and compassionate people.
• We value relationships more than transactions.
• We respect intelligence, not arrogance.
• We do everything with the long term — not the short term — in mind.
• We take what we do seriously, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously.

Today, it’s easy to find hundreds, if not thousands, of speakers on any given topic. The tough part is knowing if they’re any good, and, more importantly, if they’re right for your event.

That’s where we come in. By listening to our clients’ needs and objectives, and combining that with our collective knowledge and experience, we can find you the perfect speakers for your event. Here’s how we do it:

1. We Do Our “Due Diligence” Each year, we are approached by more than 1,000 speakers seeking representation. Less than one percent of those end up on our roster. Needless to say, we’re very selective. We have to be — we’re the custodians of our clients’ good taste. Our roster of speakers has been carefully selected and vetted. As a result, our clients can rest assured that the speakers we recommend are not only leaders in their fields and outstanding presenters, but also true professionals in every sense of the word.

2. No Commission Sales Agents: Our team is truly committed to helping our clients find the best speakers for their events, not the most expensive ones. We do not employ commission-based sales agents. Our team is incentivized to do what’s right — act with our clients’ best interest in mind, and develop long-term relationships built on a foundation of trust, integrity, and reliability.

3. We Use Our Collective Experience, Expertise, and Commitment Connecting the right talent with an organization is both an art and a science — it is part knowledge, part intuition, and requires experience, perspective, and wisdom. This is why we are constantly seeking new talent while staying on top of trends, current issues, and leading innovations. Plus, our team is not only the most experienced in the industry, they’re also the most passionate, caring, and committed. We work together to ensure our clients have the best experience working with us, from the moment you contact us, to the successful execution of your event, and beyond.

4. We Manage the Details and Mitigate the Risk We see ourselves as your essential partner — we not only help you find the right speaker, but we coordinate the details and communicate with you every step of the way. And, if something unexpected happens — like flight cancellations or delays — our team is on it. We are known for our attention to detail, speed, and responsiveness.