Speakers Wanted!

We’re looking for speakers for upcoming gatherings.  Are you interested in having your voice heard?

Have You Got Something to Say?

Each month, we have up to three speakers sharing their stories with the group.  It’s a low-key affair.  No Powerpoint presentations are necessary.  You can say your part with a cup of coffee in hand.  The crowd is always eager to learn (and happy to offer advice if you ask for it!)

So, What Do I Have to Do?

The format’s pretty easy.  Either you can speak for ten minutes and answer questions for another five, or you can take questions as you talk for fifteen minutes.  At past meetups, we’ve also had speakers join in a panel for discussions at the end of the night.  Don’t worry about being nervous in front of strangers, we’ve got half an hour of free networking before the speakers begin, so you’ll have plenty of time to meet your audience!

But I’m Not a Social Media or Marketing Guru . . .

Hey, if you’re not claiming that, I like you better already!  Seriously though, we’ve had speakers from a variety of backgrounds (web developers, consultants, authors, lawyers, journalists, and fundraisers, just to name a few.)  If you’re using the internet and social media to help grow your business or spread your message, you’ve probably got something relevant to add.

Okay, I’ll Do it.

Awesome!  Drop me an e-mail and let me know on what topic you’d like to speak.  When you get here, I’ll hook you up with a free cup of coffee (or whatever other beverage you’d like from our hosts at the Fine Grind) and introduce you around.  Bring lots of business cards!  Past speakers have worked out some great business deals with each other and members of the audience, so expect this to just be the beginning of a great relationship.

Maybe I’m Not So Sure

Come on, make up your mind.

If you’re not sure if you want to speak, come check out our next event and see what the speakers there are doing.  If you’re not interested in speaking, come on out anyway.  After all, our speakers need an audience!  Pass this on to any friends or colleagues who may be interested, and let me know if you have a speaker or topic that you’d like to see!