"Frequently Asked Questions"

1. What exactly does Power Performers do?

2. How long has Power Performers been in business?

3. Which speakers, celebrities, sports stars and entertainers are available through Power Performers?

4. What is an "all-inclusive" bureau?

5. How does Power Performers determine which attraction to recommend to a client?

6. Does it cost more to book a presenter through Power Performers?

7. Does Power Performers's focus its attention on any specific geographic area?

8. Who are some of Power Performers current clients?

1. Q. What exactly does Power Performers (Power Performers) do?

A. Power Performers is a full-service Speaker, Celebrity, Sports Star and Corporate Entertainment bureau. We are staffed with the industry's most knowledgeable professionals. We work closely with meeting planners at both corporations and associations, helping them to find, select and stage the most appropriate programs to insure the success of their meetings, conferences, conventions, trade shows and special events.

2. Q. How long has Power Performers been in business?

A. Robert Channing founded the company in 1979, and today Power Performers is recognized as a leader in its field. Twenty-six plus years of in-depth experience has given us the ability to recognize who is best at what they do, and to suggest the kinds of programs most suitable for any given situation.

3. Q. Which speakers, celebrities, sports stars and corporate entertainers are available through Power Performers?

A. Power Performers has access to virtually any and all available presenters and personalities. Besides having amassed the industry's largest and most comprehensive database of attractions, our vast network of contacts around the world allows us quick access to any and all Professional Motivational Speakers, Trainers, Business Experts, Authors, Celebrities, Media Personalities, Political Leaders, Sport Stars, Headliners, and Corporate Entertainment. We are committed to leading the field by keeping our huge attraction database and worldwide resources current and growing.

4. Q. What is an "all-inclusive" bureau?

A. Power Performers Connection is intentionally an "an-all inclusive" bureau. Which means that we are not beholding to any one or group of speakers. How does that help you, the meeting planner? It helps you because, unlike those bureaus who feature a select roster of presenters, we do not have to find bookings for a specific group. Instead, we are free to recommend any and all speakers and entertainers, including those that are listed exclusive with other bureaus and agencies. At Power Performers Connection, the meeting planner is our client, not the speaker or entertainer. Our only obligation is to satisfy you and your organization by providing you with the most appropriate program(s) for your specific event, theme, audience and budget.

5. Q. How does Power Performers determine which attraction to recommend to a client?

A. The quality and appropriateness of your speaker or entertainer can either make or break the success of your event. Power Performers's reputation for making the right recommendation is our strongest credential. Because we want to win you back as a client next year, we regard making the right recommendations to you as the most crucial part of our service. More than a quarter of a century of experience has given us the knowledge to know who is available, what is new, who is good, and what kinds of presenter will work the best for the many different situations. To learn more about our decision making process for recommending presenters, please refer to Power Performers's "Customized Three-Step Process" in the About Power Performers section.

6. Q. Does it cost more to book a presenter through Power Performers?

A. Absolutely not! You can rest assured that you'll never pay more when booking through Power Performers Connection. In most cases, we receive our entire fee from the presenter. When we book a presenter who is exclusive with another bureau, we split commissions with the listing bureau. The industry standard for booking exclusively listed speakers is comparable to the standard in the real estate industry. The selling agent splits commissions with the listing agent. The buyer pays the same regardless from which agent they buy. You'll never pay more for booking an exclusively listed speaker through Power Performers.

Fee integrity is paramount to most professional presenters. This means that, in almost all cases, you will not be able to book a speaker for less by going direct. On those very rare occasions where a celebrity or headline entertainer does not pay the bureau's fee, Power Performers's markup is among the most modest in the industry.

In many instances, we can actually save you money. Since Power Performers Connection generates an appreciative volume of business for many presenters, this puts us in a more favorable position to negotiate for you. Our guarantee to you is that we will always find for you the most appropriate presenters at the very best price.

7. Q. Does Power Performers's focus its attention on any specific geographic area?

A. Power Performers works both nationally and internationally. Our focus is on our clients' needs regardless of their location. Technology has made it possible for us to have and serve clients in practically every state and province in North America. We also book presenters for Europe, Asia, South America and Australia.

8. Q. Who are some of Power Performers current clients?

A. Power Performers currently serves hundreds of clients. Power Performers is a busy company staffed by the industries most experienced professionals. We are proud that once a meeting planner tries our service they become a lifelong client. To see a partial list of our clients please refer to Power Performers Client List, in the About Power Performers section.