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  • St Louis, MO
  • Motivational Speaker / Author
  • 82 miles from Carbondale
  • Contact for rates

Marian M. said “We had the pleasure of having Mark Robinson at our recent corporate event, and he was outstanding. From the moment he took the stage, he captured the audience’s attention and maintained an... ”

  • St Louis, MO
  • Author
  • 82 miles from Carbondale
  • "$300 and up"

Keynote address and Multi-day Workshops for various occasions. Spinning Plates: The survival of many entities depends on their personnel’s ability to juggle...

  • St Louis, MO
  • Author
  • 82 miles from Carbondale
  • Contact for rates

I am a 23 year old author and founder of the book ( Women of Many Colors). My book is designed to encourage all women of different race and colors, especially...

Mike "The Tackle" Jones

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • St Louis, MO
  • Athlete/Sports Speaker / Author
  • 82 miles from Carbondale
  • Contact for rates

Penny R. said “We enjoyed the message Mike brought to our organization. He was very professional, and personable, at the same time. Took time with everyone and even let or associates try on his super bowl ring.... ”

Cathy Sexton, Productivity Speaker, Trainer

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Fenton, MO
  • Leadership/Success Speaker / Author
  • 86 miles from Carbondale
  • $1500 to $5000

Mari-Anne M. L. said “Cathy Sexton did a great job inspiring our association members to look for ways to be more productive at work and more balanced with work and home life. She is very knowledgable in her topic and I... ”

  • Chesterfield, MO
  • Author
  • 98 miles from Carbondale
  • $200-$2500

As a result of my presentations, teachers and employees reignite their passion and purpose, feel happier and less stressed, and gain tools to help themselves...

  • Decatur, IL
  • Author
  • 147 miles from Carbondale
  • Contact for rates

I am an Author and Motivational Speaker who shares my challenging past struggles with ADDICTION and the steps I've taken to change and become better!

  • Bedford, IN
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker / Author
  • 168 miles from Carbondale
  • $375-$600

I present historical characters for events. Currently, my characters include Corrie Ten Boom, a Dutch concentration camp survivor, and Martha Dandridge Custis...

  • Jefferson City, MO
  • Business Motivational Speaker / Author
  • 171 miles from Carbondale
  • $500 to $2500

Nick B. said “Gary's passion in what he speaks about was evident to everyone in attendance. He livened up the crowd and had them interacting with one another. Most of the presentations at our events can bore the... ”
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Black Hawk Pilot Elizabeth McCormick

4.96 (90)
Top Performer
96 Verified bookings

  • Nashville, TN
  • Motivational Speaker / Author
  • 173 miles from Carbondale
  • Contact for rates

April D. said “Elizabeth McCormick, retired U S Army Black Hawk Helicopter pilot and renowned motivational speaker, spoke at The Sattler Foundation for Aerospace Education’s 10th anniversary celebration. Her talk... ”
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The Hound Brown

5.0 (5)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Nashville, TN
  • Singing Guitarist / Author
  • 173 miles from Carbondale
  • $400 - $7000

Archie G. said “Thanks so much! We organised for The Hound Brown to be part of our special moment as a surprise. It was truly amazing and couldn’t have asked for anyone better to sing for us! Great response time,... ”
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Tom Frye/Frye Family Band

4.96 (14)
6 Verified bookings

  • Nashville, TN
  • Christian Band / Author
  • 173 miles from Carbondale
  • Contact for rates

Miriam R. said “We enjoyed including Frye Family Band in our program line-up for Gospel Fest! They were professional, worked well with the other performers, and provided an upbeat, inspiring performance. We would... ”
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Mike Duffy - Live Your Best Life Now!

4.90 (43)
46 Verified bookings

  • Nashville, TN
  • Motivational Speaker / Author
  • 173 miles from Carbondale
  • $2500 and up

Michael said “We had Mike come speak to our team for our annual offsite. He was incredibly responsive during the planning process and brought a great sense of excitement during his speech. He did a great job of... ”
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  • Nashville, TN
  • Motivational Speaker / Author
  • 173 miles from Carbondale
  • $12k to 80k, exceptions possible.

Anna B. said “Chad just spoke at a conference I am attending here in Wilmington. His message truly resonated with me. He is a great speaker, he had everyones attention no one on phones while he spoke except for the... ”
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Wes Berry

5.0 (7)
7 Verified bookings

  • Nashville, TN
  • Leadership/Success Speaker / Author
  • 173 miles from Carbondale
  • $4,900 to $17,900

Brandon L. said “Wes really knew how to engage and connect with our organization in a meaningful, memorable and impactful way. ”

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65 quotes sent

In the past year, Authors have sent 65 quotes to event planners.

339th most popular

Authors rank #339 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

5 out of 5 stars

There are 537 Author reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.

1 days on average to book

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About booking Authors

An author brings more to the table than just a good book! These folks are often leaders in their field, industry, or topic of interest. Booking an author as a speaker allows them to give your audience education and insight to the topics of their book or about their field. The authors listed bring all kinds of topics to the table from children's literature and fiction novels to political and religious experts. No matter the subject of interest, you're sure to find an author to match your needs to give a great speech and possibly a book signing.

An insightful and articulate speaker at a corporate event can help individuals, groups, and companies to achieve their potential through a dynamic and insightful speech, seminar or consulting session. Authors/Speakers on GigSalad have written Children's Books, have been Bestselling Authors of Local Interest, Fiction, Religious, Political, Health and/or Nonfiction Titles. GigSalad has premier affordable motivational speakers available to speak to educate, inform, inspire and motivate.

When booking an Author to speak at your event, be sure you have your event details (date, time, location, topic, etc.) and budget lined up before you contact the Author. Next up, you should book well in advance. Some speakers are booked months or years in advance. However, in some situations you might be able to book less than 60 days in advance. Lastly, pay attention to detail in the contract. What are the traveling expenses? If the traveling expenses are too expensive, consider partnering with another organization to host the same speaker during the same time frame.