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Video From Your Event Organizer?  No, Thank You!

High quality video can be a tremendous asset – but don’t count on your event organizer to produce it!

Video From Your Event Organizer?  No, Thank You!
Why You Can’t Rely On Organizers for Video Content

You’ve booked a gig at a HUGE venue…

There’s going to be a massive audience, a stage to rival TayTay, and some lighting effects that will knock your socks off… 

Everything is primed for a truly impressive show.

Predictably, you think...

“Wow, this is going to be amazing!  I’d better find a way to get some great video footage of my speech.”

My response?  

You’re absolutely right!

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High quality video of your speech can be a tremendous asset – one that can be used as a marketing tool for potential clients.

But, exactly how do you get that video?  

Do you hire an expensive professional crew? 

Set up your own cameras? 

Rely on the event’s production team?

That last one is what we’re going to focus on today.  While it may be tempting to simply gather official event video footage from your client, there are several reasons why this might not be in your best interest.

Let’s take a closer look…


Video Video Video!

We’ve already talked at length about how important video is for your speaking business.  In fact, it’s one of the top assets you should include on your speaker website.

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One of the easiest and most efficient ways to gather great footage for your speech sizzle reel is to simply bring your own cameras… and RECORD EVERY SESSION

(Yes, aggressive.  I shout because I care.) 

Then, there may be times when it makes sense to hire a professional video crew to come record your speech.  

(We’re going to dive deep into that topic tomorrow.)

But… under no circumstances… should you rely on your event organizer or their production team to provide you with high quality video from their event.  It doesn’t matter how much they promise you’ll love it.  

There are four main reasons why…

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