An action that indicates interest by a prospective client to schedule a speaker. Speaker typically will call a first hold before accepting a second hold’s offer.

An educational, classroom-type session in which handouts and workbooks are often used. A workshop may last from one hour to many days.

Person in a speakers bureau/agency that acts on behalf of the seller (speaker) or on behalf of the buyer (customer).

Traditionally, this is the table where a speaker autographs books after a speaking engagement. Many speakers, however, use the term “autograph table” to also mean the table at the back of the room—the [..]

The act and process of selling books, tapes, and other products at the back of the room, usually immediately after a speech.

A slang term for biography.

A profile, one-sheet or a short document that lists a speakers’ major credits and gives a brief history of his or her career. A biographical sheet is not a job resume or a vital. To remain true to its [..]

A black-and-white photograph of a speaker, sometimes referred to as a "B&W."

(verb) To schedule a date for a speaking engagement.

The act of being engaged to speak, as in “I have had 150 paid bookings this year.”