National Speakers Association upcoming events

BIZ LAB: BIZ LAB: Building the Financial Backbone Behind Your Brand (September 23, 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:30:00 GMT

You’re building a name, a brand, and a body of work that can outlast any single stage. But what’s protecting the money behind it?

In this 90-minute Biz Lab, financial planner Tom Freeman will show speakers at every stage how to build a strong financial foundation alongside their speaking business.

You’ll explore three key moves:

Protect what you have
Grow what you need
Utilize what you have accumulated

Because building a speaking business isn’t just about today’s income. It’s about creating something that lasts.

About the Speaker: Tom Freeman is the Managing Director of Pacific Advisors, where he helps business owners align their business strategy, personal wealth, and long-term legacy goals through comprehensive financial planning. He specializes in succession and exit planning, risk management, and retirement planning.

See you in the lab!

ONLINE LUMINARY: Become A Known Public Figure In Less Than 12 Months & Grow Your Impact, Influence and Income At Scale (October 10, 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Being great at what you do doesn’t automatically mean the right people know who you are. In this Luminary Talk, Thomas K.R. Stovall shares a 12-month roadmap to help experts become known for their unique expertise, build the right audience, create revenue momentum, and turn their knowledge into scalable income. The goal isn’t internet fame, it’s becoming known, trusted, and sought after by the right people.

Top Takeaways from this session:

Clarify Your Expertise: Create positioning and messaging people can quickly understand, remember, and refer.
Build Your Audience: Use strategic storytelling to become known by the right people and attract new opportunities.
Turn Expertise Into Income: Build systems that convert attention into leads, revenue, and scalable opportunities.

About the Speaker: Thomas K.R. Stovall leads OnlineLuminary.com, a global advisory community helping accomplished professionals, speakers, consultants, and business owners become known for their expertise and create new opportunities and revenue. A seasoned entrepreneur, educator, and speaker, Thomas has taught at Northwestern Kellogg’s Executive Education program and brings 25+ years of experience building businesses, organizations, and innovative platforms across industries.

Book More Business: Growing Your Business in a Competitive and Challenging Market with Lois Creamer (November 14, 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

In today’s crowded marketplace, standing out and building lasting client relationships is essential. Join us as Lois Creamer shares her practical session packed with proven strategies to help you attract more business and increase your revenue.

In this session, you'll learn how to:

Create a memorable positioning statement that sets you apart
Identify the right target markets to accelerate growth
Negotiate more effectively and increase profitability
Develop additional revenue streams
Use AI tools to support content creation
Leverage client relationships through effective "Aftercare" strategies

About the Speaker: Lois Creamer is a leading expert in helping speakers book more business and maximize their revenue. Author of Book More Business: Make MORE Money Speaking, she has advised Hall of Fame speakers and industry leaders and has been recognized internationally for her practical, no-nonsense approach to growing a speaking business.

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