For Event Planners
Event Planner Resources
Everything you need to make your event seamless. Steve's team makes your job easier.
Booking a keynote speaker involves a lot of moving parts. This page gives event planners, meeting coordinators, and speaker bureau partners everything they need in one place.
How It Works
Pre-Event Customization Process
Every keynote is tailored to your audience. Here is how the process works.
Discovery Call
A 30-minute call with Steve to understand your audience, event objectives, industry challenges, and desired outcomes.
Content Customization
Steve builds custom examples, industry-specific language, and tailored stories based on your organization's reality.
Pre-Event Brief
One week before the event, Steve's team sends a final run-of-show confirmation with timing, AV, and logistics.
Day-Of Coordination
Steve arrives early, does a full sound and AV check, meets the event team, and is ready to go well before his session.
Logistics
Technical Requirements & Setup
Audio/Visual Requirements
Steve's AV needs are straightforward. Here is what your venue should have ready.
- Lavalier or over-ear microphone (no handheld)
- Confidence monitor or laptop at stage level for presentation reference
- HDMI connection for presentation slides
- Two screens preferred for larger audiences (500+)
- House lighting on stage (Steve engages the audience directly and needs to see them)
- Sound check 30 minutes prior to session
Stage & Room Setup
Steve moves on stage and connects with the audience directly. Here is what works best.
- Open stage with room to move (no fixed podium)
- Stage monitor for presentation reference
- Water on stage (bottled, not glass)
- Audience seating in theater or crescent rounds preferred
- Front rows no more than 8 feet from stage edge
- Clear sight lines from all seats to the main screen
Travel & Logistics
Steve's team handles booking. Here is what to plan for.
- First-class or business-class airfare for flights over 3 hours
- Ground transportation to and from venue
- Hotel accommodations for the night before and night of the event
- Travel arranged at least 4 weeks prior to event date
- Green room or private space available 60 minutes before session
- Steve arrives at the venue at least 90 minutes before his session
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Tailored
What Steve Customizes for Every Event
Industry-specific language, examples, and case references
Role-appropriate depth (executives vs. frontline vs. mixed)
Audience size adjustments (intimate 50-person retreats to 2,000+ conferences)
Event tone calibration (high energy kickoff vs. reflective retreat)
Integration with event theme, branding, and other sessions
Custom Q&A, panel, or breakout session add-ons
Speaker Introduction Packet
Share this with your committee, board, or stakeholders to introduce Steve and his keynote offerings.
- Professional headshots (high-resolution, multiple formats)
- 50-word, 100-word, and 250-word bios
- Emcee introduction script (ready to read on stage)
- Full list of keynote topics with descriptions
- Client testimonials and case study summaries
- Links to speaking reel and TEDx talk
FAQ
Common Questions from Event Planners
How far in advance should we book?
Can Steve customize his keynote for our industry?
Does Steve offer breakout sessions or workshops?
What is Steve's fee range?
Can we get a preview video for our committee?
Does Steve handle his own travel?
What happens if we need to reschedule?
Let's Talk
Ready to Book Steve for Your Event?
Steve's team responds within 24 hours with availability, a custom quote, and next steps.