Episode
251 - Speaker Management 101: Setting Expectations, Timelines, and Deliverables
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- Better Events
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- Apr 15, 2026
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- 2177
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Summary
Managing speakers can make or break an event — and it starts with setting the right expectations. In this episode, we’re breaking down the fundamentals of speaker management, from when it should begin in the planning process to the key deliverables every speaker should have. We share best practices for communication, timelines, and what speakers actually need to be successful both before and onsite. Plus, how to handle missed deadlines and keep things moving when speakers aren’t as responsive as you’d hoped. SHOW NOTES: Purchase our on-demand How to Start an Event Planning Business Workshop: https://bettereventspod.com/workshop Purchase our Conference & Meeting Workbook (speaker tab included): https://bettereventspod.com/templates/p/better-events-conferencemeeting-event-planning-workbook-template-excel Register interest for the 2026 Better Events Conference: https://forms.gle/caX87sth8DpgyZPi6 Learn more about the pod, Better Events Conference and more: https://bettereventspod.com/the-latest Want our updated free run of show template? Download it here: https://bettereventspod.com/templates/p/run-of-show-template-free THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! —— FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary)