Interested in being represented by the CLASS Speaker Services? Wondering where to start? 

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STEP 1

All speakers represented by CLASS Speaker Services MUST HAVE COMPLETED the professional track of the CLASSeminar
(click here for more information on the CLASSeminar).

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STEP 2

Read article by Marita Littauer
Helping Us Help You

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STEP 3

You have professional looking and sounding promotional materials (i.e. information sheet and demo presentation)

READ THIS BEFORE SENDING YOUR
PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS TO CLASS

Because we know serious speakers are always looking to improve - as Marita always says, "The day you quit growing is the day you better get of out this business" - we have assembled a team of experts to help you with your professional persona.

Georgia Shaffer offers a critique service for your demo recordings. Georgia offers this service to those attending various CLASS events, and has agreed to continue doing so for our speakers represented by CLASServices. Those who have been coached by Georgia found the quality level of their presentations has risen dramatically. Again, this is totally optional, yet the small investment will be worth it when your demo presentation accurately reflects you best. Please contact Georgia directly at georgia@georgiashaffer.com for more information and pricing.

What Others Are Saying...

"As a Christian counselor and pastor's wife, I have had the opportunity to speak many times to audiences over the years. However, it has only been in the past two years that I have found the time to really hone the craft of communicating effectively. That is when I submitted my demo presentation to Georgia Shaffer for review. In the first few minutes of our conversation, it was clear to me that she had expertly scoured my presentation and thoroughly analyzed key points to help me improve my speaking skills. With insight and encouragement, Georgia gave me tools to solve problems with my presentation that have plagued me for years. She showed me how to tighten my outline and how to put punch in my talk where it counted. I highly recommend her services. I will use her again in the future."
~ Linda Newton, Speaker

You may wish to review the resources listed below:

You may wish to contact the people listed below for the following services (or find someone in your local area):

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STEP 4

You MAY be ready for the next step, if you have completed the professional track of the CLASSeminar AND you have been:

  • Promoting yourself using an information sheet and demo presentation;
  • Working with event planners (i.e. You are not getting the majority of your speaking events from friends.);
  • Charging speaking fees that are comparable to what we would charge for your speaking; and
  • Speaking regularly.
If you meet all the above requirements, please complete the following:
  • 3 letters of recommendation: 1 from your pastor and 2 from previous Christian speaking engagements;
  • Your Personal Statement of Faith (click for an example)
  • A copy of your speaking schedule for the past 12 months (must include audience size and fee received);
  • A completed speakers questionnaire form with which we can quote your fees
  • On a separate sheet:
    • Briefly describe (100 words or less) what you have done to develop as a speaker/writer since attending the CLASSeminar; and,
    • Briefly describe (100 words or less) your aspirations as a speaker/writer (i.e. what you plan to do to grow as a speaker/writer).
  • 1 camera-ready copy of your information sheet (Complete with text, topics and your photo. DO NOT include your contact info, website address or email address).
    • Request the Speaker Information Sheet Checklist click here
  • 1 copy of your demo presentation (CD or DVD)
    • Request the Demo Presentation Tips Sheet - click here
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STEP 5

Send all the items above
TOGETHER to:

CLASServices, Inc.
3311 Candelaria NE, Ste I
Albuquerque, NM 87107

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STEP 6

Your materials will be evaluated and you will be contacted (on an as-time-permits basis) regarding if you are ready and a good fit for CLASServices to represent you.

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If you have questions as you prepare your materials to send to us, please feel free to contact CLASServices at speakers@classervices.com.

We look forward to working with you!

 

 

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