Getting visibility to the right clientele and developing an effective sales strategy is essential, but only part of what goes into securing bookings as a speaker. Whether you're an expert or just starting, get 5 tips on how to find paid speaking gigs, including top advice from successful speakers on The Bash.
Audrey Saavedra
Recent Posts
Spring and Summer Event and Vendor Trends
Posted by Audrey Saavedra on April 9, 2024
With the busiest season for vendors on The Bash finally here, we wanted to give you a sneak peek into some key event and vendor trends we saw last spring and summer. These trends are based on client requests and bookings made between April and September of last year.
5 Ways to Reconnect With Past Clients
Posted by Audrey Saavedra on April 8, 2024
Continuing communication with clients beyond their event is just as important as before and during their celebration. It might seem challenging to keep your partnership going without an upcoming event in the books, but we're sharing 5 easy ways to reconnect with past clients.
Strings of Success: Get to Know Violinist XinOu Wei
Posted by Audrey Saavedra on April 4, 2024
Meet XinOu Wei, a New York-based violinist and a 4X Best of Award winner with over 50 bookings on The Bash! He has performed at prominent concert halls in New York, Berlin, Paris, Hamburg, Longone, and Lucerne.
Report: Vendor Strategies for Booking More Events in 2024
Posted by Audrey Saavedra on March 14, 2024
Party planners celebrated all of life’s special moments last year, and we expect this year to be no different. Vendors are already connecting with new clients, implementing their strategies for booking more events, and gearing up for another successful year.
In our new report, we provide detailed findings from our survey of over 850 event vendors on how they plan to get more bookings this year. You will learn if they follow up with leads, what actions they take after receiving a new review, and more!
How Bubble Head Caricatures Draws A Crowd at Events
Posted by Audrey Saavedra on February 26, 2024
Meet Isaac from Bubble Head Caricatures. He is an experienced caricature artist who has entertained guests at all types of events, including weddings, birthday parties, corporate functions, and more.
2023 Rising Star Awards!
Posted by Audrey Saavedra on February 21, 2024
We are excited to announce the winners of The Bash’s 2023 Rising Star Award!
The members who earned the most booking dollars in their primary category in 2023 have been awarded the badge on their profile and notified via email today. Check out this year's Rising Star Award recipients.
5 Tips on How to Get Gigs as a Musician
Posted by Audrey Saavedra on February 19, 2024
When it comes to getting your music business booked for gigs, there are a lot of moving parts and it can seem daunting to decide where to even get started. That's why we're sharing five tips on how to get gigs as a musician, including insights from successful musicians on The Bash.
Best of 2023 Award
Posted by Audrey Saavedra on January 17, 2024
Today, we officially announced the winners of our annual Best of Award which has been given to members of The Bash who received 2 or more reviews of 4 stars or higher for events in 2023!
Beyond the Bow: About String Heart by Petya Ivanova
Posted by Audrey Saavedra on January 9, 2024
Meet Petya Ivanova (String Heart), a successful acoustic and electric violinist. With love and passion for the violin and performing, she plays from the heart, connecting with her clients and their guests.