If you're an experienced traditional outdoor sports, journalism and communications, marketing or public relations speaker ...

... joining POMA's Outdoor Speakers Bureau (POSB) might be one of the best business decisions you make.
 

1. POMA’s Outdoor Speakers Bureau (POSB) handles the business of negotiating your speaking fees, contracts, travel and accommodation expenses. You don't have to “get your hands dirty” negotiating with the client for the payment you deserve.
    
2. POSB will not charge for the time it takes to negotiate each engagement, allowing more time for you to be truly productive.
    
3. POSB provides a buffer between you and the public. POSB will screen inquiries, assess them for merit, decline those which are inappropriate, and confirm those you wish to accept...sparing you from having to say “NO.”
    
4. POSB ensures you are paid for your services, that your expenses are covered, and that “back of the room” sales and other marketing opportunities are available when appropriate.
    
5. POSB acts as your advocate. You are perceived as a professional who is so sought after and in demand, with someone “in your corner” to protect your interests.
    
6. POSB uses gentle, professional persuasion to get your terms in the Contract. POSB will stand firm on issues when it is important, without insulting the client. As POSB Talent, you won't burn bridges or lose contacts, which could benefit you in the future.
    
7. POSB representation raises your prestige, both in the industry, and with your client.
    
8. POSB negotiates for extra on-site amenities and benefits. You feel you are being treated properly and will enjoy the engagement all the more.
    
9. POSB turns invitations to speak for no money or very small honoraria into paying engagements, allowing you to make the jump to professional status without having to ask for it yourself.
    
10. POSB provides you prepared legal agreements to formalize the engagement on your behalf.
     
11. POSB requires no upfront fee. All monies for services come from the fee that is generated.
     
12. POSB will work to increase your fees incrementally over time. As you grow as a speaker, so will your income.
     
13. POSB will work with your publicist, maximizing the opportunities for exposure at the event.
     
14. POSB personnel are available. You have an engagement monitor for every booking. When you are on the job, POSB is there for you.
     
15. POSB is quick to respond to important questions and opportunities for your benefit. You will be apprised of all of the dealings that occur on your behalf.
     
16. POSB will keep you and your itinerary organized and on track to be in the right place at the right time.