Hiring local has real advantages, and if your event is in the Midwest, a keynote speaker in Chicago can mean lower travel costs, easier scheduling, and a speaker who knows your audience. Here is how to choose.
Local knowledge, national quality
A Chicago based speaker can connect with a regional crowd in a way a flown in name never quite manages. I am based in Chicago and speak across the country, working both the Chicago and Ann Arbor markets in my real estate practice.
Define the outcome first
Before you compare speakers, get clear on what success looks like for your event. A sales audience, a leadership track, a student assembly, and a wellness session each call for a different talk, even from the same speaker.
Practical fit
- Availability for your date
- A clear, all inclusive fee so there are no surprises
- Willingness to tailor the talk to your theme
Looking to book a keynote speaker in Chicago for your Chicago area event? Based in Chicago and available nationwide, Middy Matthews brings thirty years as a competitive athlete and more than a decade as a top producing realtor to every stage. Reach out at middy@arbormove.com or 773-399-9377, or visit middy.pro/ to check availability. Trained, Not Sold.