National Speakers Association

NSA Austin: Book Club (Virtual)
2025-09-24 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-10-08 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-10-22 07:30 - 08:30 (America/Phoenix)

NSA SoCal: Coffee Break-Open Meeting (Virtual)
2025-09-24 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Phoenix) | https://nsasocal.org/events/september-24-2025/
Coffee Break: Virtual Event
Spill the Beans (and Share Ideas).
This event is open to anyone who wants to pull up a chair and join the conversation.
Our Virtual Coffee Breaks are a relaxed, come-as-you-are space for YOU to connect, share ideas, and recharge with fellow speakers. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, community, or just a friendly chat, these online gatherings are the perfect way to stay engaged between events. Bring your favorite cup of coffee (or tea!) and join the conversation — you never know what sparks of insight or connection you’ll walk away with.
Brewing Connections, One Sip at a Time.
https://nsasocal.org/events/september-24-2025/

NSAAZ Speaker Studio
2025-09-24 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix) | LGE Design Build, 1200 N 52nd St, Phoenix, AZ, United States
Members-only benefit.
Register: https://nsa-arizona.org/events
Hybrid option available.

NSANC South Bay Networking Mixer
2025-09-24 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Phoenix) | Avatar Hotel Santa Clara, 4001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA, United States
RSVP at www.nsanc.org/events

NSANC: Stephanie Chandler
2025-09-27 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix) | Zoom
Info and registration at www.nsanc.org/events

BlackNSA Million Dollar 10-Week Mastermind (Virtual)
2025-09-29 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix)
Your Path to a Thriving Speaking Business Starts Here!https://www.blacknsaspeaker.org/mastermind
Fall 2025 Mastermind Begins September 29, 2025!
The BlackNSA Million Dollar Mastermind is where serious speakers come to grow, scale, and transform their business into a revenue-generating machine. Built on the timeless principles of Think and Grow Rich, this 10-week mastermind is designed to give you the strategy, accountability, and connections you need to take your speaking career to the next level. This signature event only happens twice a year!
The Fall 2025 Mastermind schedule includes:
🗓️ Orientation: September 22, 2025
🗓️ Mastermind Sessions: September 29 – December 1, 2025
⏰ Every Monday at 5:30 PM EST
📍 Virtual – Join from anywhere!

Michelle Villalobos, MBA, CSP - Build Your Big Back End: How To Add Revenue Streams to Your Speaking Business With Communities, Masterminds, and Other Group Programs
2025-10-03 06:45 - 10:00 (America/Phoenix)
https://tockify.com/nsa.stl/detail/3/1759499100000

NSA STL - Monthly Meeting
2025-10-03 07:00 - 10:00 (America/Phoenix)
Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/egy-xzyn-nrb
Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

NSA Austin Mastermind (In-person Event)
2025-10-03 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Phoenix) | https://nsa-austin.com/events/october-3-2025/
In-person Event – The Business of Speaking Mastermind
https://nsa-austin.com/events/october-3-2025/
Welcome to the Business of Speaking Mastermind Event – an opportunity for you to share feedback, suggestions, and ideas to enhance all of our public speaking skills and business development.
This month, we’re focusing on your specific topics of concern, issues, or challenges you want to mastermind to find a solution or direction. Or maybe you have a great idea you want to share! This is a unique opportunity to tap into the expertise of your fellow NSA Austin members and work collaboratively towards developing powerful solutions.
Join us for an invigorating meeting where we’ll brainstorm and develop strategies for success. We’re excited to have one of our Internal Experts lead and guide us in our discussions.
Make sure to bring your burning questions and favorite note-taking application!
We’re confident that magic will happen when a group of us get together and focus on one question or idea. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to enhance your skills and build better businesses.
We look forward to seeing you there!
*Lunch is included with your ticket. You will have a menu to make your specific meal choice. Doors open at 11:00am. Please arrive by 11:30am at the latest so orders can be placed. Masterminding commences at 12:00pm and will end around 1:30pm.
Location to be determined
https://nsa-austin.com/events/october-3-2025/

BlackNSA (Virtual): Master the Art of Profitable JV Partnerships with Iman Aghay’s Proven System
2025-10-08 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix) | REGISTER: https://blacknsaspeaker.org/event/master-the-art-of-profitable-jv-partnerships-with-iman-aghays-proven-system/
Master the Art of Profitable JV Partnerships with Iman Aghay’s Proven System
Are you leveraging the full power of collaboration to grow your speaking business? Or are you still trying to do everything on your own?
BlackNSA is thrilled to announce our October educational session featuring serial entrepreneur and nine-time #1 best-selling author Iman Aghay: “How to Land Profitable JV Partnership Deals.”
Iman is the co-founder of Actionera, a platform helping experts build mobile apps to increase their income and impact. Having developed over 150 online courses and spoken on more than 1,000 stages worldwide, Iman brings practical experience in creating partnerships that drive exponential growth.
In this value-packed session, you’ll discover:

The various types of JV partnerships available to speakers and how to choose the right ones for your business
Proven strategies for identifying and approaching potential partners who align with your mission
How to craft compelling partnership proposals that get enthusiastic responses
Techniques for structuring win-win deals that ensure both parties benefit significantly
Ways to leverage partnerships to expand your reach, boost your visibility, and open new revenue streams

This isn’t theoretical knowledge – Iman has personally built multiple successful businesses through strategic partnerships and has helped countless entrepreneurs do the same.

REGISTER: https://blacknsaspeaker.org/event/master-the-art-of-profitable-jv-partnerships-with-iman-aghays-proven-system/

NSA Austin Speech Mastermind In-person
2025-10-08 17:15 - 18:45 (America/Phoenix) | https://nsa-austin.com/events/october-8-2025/
https://nsa-austin.com/events/october-8-2025/
Join us in person for NSA Austin’s Speech Mastermind SIG meeting!
Want to run ideas, activities or stories for your speech by a group of your colleagues to see how well they float? Now you can.
Bring your ideas, scripting, imaging, props, etc. and be ready to demonstrate a short portion or part of your speech in front of the group. First drafts and last drafts are welcome.
Obtain feedback, suggestions, embellishment, and deepening elements you could probably not imagine. Punch up your copy and presentation with the help of everyone in attendance and walk out with a better version of your speech. This is an opportunity you have only dreamed about. Now it is a distinct possibility…Wednesday night. Don’t have something ready to work on? Come anyway and contribute to others. Next time will be your time.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Tickets below
DAY: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
TIME: 7:15 pm – 8:45 pm Central time
LOCATION: Paul Radde’s home (you must register to get login information)
GUESTS are welcome
Questions: speakers@nsa-austin.com
Stop wondering if your story, punch-line, or message is getting across. This group will help let you know and help you make it more powerful!
Thank you,Paul RaddeSpeech Mastermind ChairNSA Austin
https://nsa-austin.com/events/october-8-2025/

NSA-IL: LOIS CREAMER's "Book More Business: Grow Your Business in a Competitive Market"
2025-10-10 06:30 - 09:30 (America/Phoenix) | Northern Illinois University – Naperville Campus, 1120 E Diehl Rd, Naperville, IL, United States
Register Here: https://nsa-il.org/product/oct2025/
Join Lois Creamer, one of the premier business coaches for professional speakers in the U.S., for an exclusive workshop designed to help you secure more engagements and increase your revenue. With years of expertise helping speakers build thriving businesses, Lois will guide you through proven strategies to set yourself apart and boost your bottom line.
In this powerful session, you’ll learn how to:

Develop a memorable positioning statement that makes you stand out in a crowded market
Identify target markets to grow your business quickly and book more of the right engagements
Negotiate effectively to land higher-paying opportunities and increase profitability

Beyond booking more gigs, you’ll also discover how to create additional revenue streams, leverage AI tools for content creation, and use strategic “Aftercare” to build lasting client relationships.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best.

NSA-CO:Monthly Chapter Meeting
2025-10-10 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Phoenix) | The Village Work, Englewood, CO, United States
Please join us for our monthly NSA-Colorado Chapter Meeting.
Registration closes the Tuesday before the meeting. Walk-ins welcome but tickets at the door are $80.https://www.nsacolorado.org/events
Event Location: The Village Event Center 7173 S Havana St #600, Centennial, CO 80112Directions

NSA SoCal: Michelle Villalobos, CSP (Virtual)
2025-10-10 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Phoenix) | https://nsasocal.org/events/october-10-2025/
Michelle Villalobos, CSP,: Small Events, Big Back End
https://nsasocal.org/events/october-10-2025/
The speaking industry is shifting in unprecedented ways, with massive uncertainty plaguing traditional speaker models that rely on cushy keynote fees and corporate contracts. If you've been affected or want to avoid that issue, consider adding back-end revenue streams that can supplement – and eventually even supplant – some or all of them! Michelle Villalobos, CSP, has optimized a simple framework to create a "Big Back End" using small events, seminars, and group coaching/mastermind programs (all without adding any cheesy or sleazy sales pitches at the end of your speeches).
In this session, Michelle will share a model that can drive both big revenues and big impact, as well as other game-changing information about business model growth she learned "the hard way.” Whether you ultimately choose to embark on this model or not, this presentation will have you thinking about YOUR business model and recurring revenue streams in a whole new way.
In this program, you’ll:

Discover a 3-part "Big Back End" business model for driving follow-up revenues from speaking
Breakdown how this model plays out financially with real-life examples and scenarios
Learn the "magic sentence" for driving sales from your speeches – without selling from the stage
Write a draft of your "Breakthrough Promise Statement" to attract prospects to your offerings from the stage (without being “sales-y”)
See case studies and examples of others who have successfully implemented this model across a variety of categories, including wellness, corporate, leadership, marketing, sales training, spiritual growth, and personal development.

Meet Michelle Villalobos, CSP
Michelle Villalobos, MBA, CSP is a business alignment strategist who for 17 years has worked with leaders to align what they DO with who they (really) ARE and awaken their inner superstar – so they can shine bright… without burning out. Michelle has delivered inspiring programs for blue-chip companies like American Express, Bacardi, Burger King, Gibraltar Bank, Lloyd’s of London, and Audi. The Miami Herald named Michelle one of Miami’s “Top 20 Under 40” in 2011, and in 2013, she won The Miami Herald Business Plan Challenge. She has been featured on the front page of the Chicago Tribune’s Business Section, CNN en Español, Lifetime TV, Forbes Magazine, Fortune Magazine, and more. Michelle also founded “The Women’s Success Summit,” which was Miami’s largest conference for entrepreneurial women for 8 years. Michelle is in her 11th year as a member of the National Speakers Association and is the immediate past Chair of the Million Dollar Speakers Group.
https://nsasocal.org/events/october-10-2025/

NSA St. Louis Speakers Academy
2025-10-11 07:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-25 07:00 - 11:00 (America/Phoenix) | https://nsastl.com/speakers-academy/
Location:
In Person*, virtual via Zoom, or get the recordings and set the schedule that works for you!
*Holiday Inn Express 7 Suites – Chesterfield11 Arnage Blvd.Chesterfield, MO 63005

NSA Oregon: Tim Gard, CSP, CPAE (Hybrid)
2025-10-13 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Phoenix) | https://nsaoregon.org/events/october-13-2025/
Unforgettable: Beyond Being Memorable
https://nsaoregon.org/events/october-13-2025/
Most speakers, leaders, and even business professionals get forgotten the moment their presentation ends. Early in my career, I was astounded to learn how often clients couldn’t recall the name of last year’s keynote speaker — or even what they spoke about. That’s when I made a decision: being merely memorable wasn’t enough. I needed to become unforgettable.
In this laugh-out-loud yet insight-rich program, Hall of Fame Speaker Tim Gard reveals how he transformed himself into the kind of speaker you can’t forget.. Through hilarious real-world stories, practical strategies, and his signature “implements of impact” (props and takeaways audiences cherish long after the event), Tim shows how anyone can rise above the noise, leave a lasting mark, and inspire action.
But this isn’t just about Tim’s techniques — it’s about helping you uncover your unique storytelling style, and the props, perspectives, and presence that make you unforgettable. Along the way, you’ll discover how the power of laughter can diffuse stress, build instant connection, and turn difficult moments into opportunities for influence and joy.
YOU will learn how to:

Go beyond being memorable to becoming truly unforgettable.
Harness humor and perspective to uplift, connect, and inspire others.
Create lasting impact with stories and “implements of impact” that audiences take home and talk about.
Make themselves the person clients, colleagues, and communities remember — and want to engage with you again and again.

About Tim Gard, CSP, CPAE – Hall of Fame Speaker | Humor Strategist | Resilience Expert
Tim Gard is more than a keynote speaker, he’s a game-changer. With over 25 years on stages worldwide and more than 3 million air miles traveled, Tim is a Hall of Fame speaker who has mastered the art of using clean, workplace-friendly humor to inspire resilience, improve communication, and transform workplace culture.
His message is simple but powerful: “We smile and laugh in the same language.” Tim’s programs do more than entertain, they shift perspectives. Whether he’s helping burned-out teams rediscover joy or teaching leaders how to de-escalate tension with empathy and wit, his blend of humor, storytelling, and real-world insight leaves a lasting impact.
From his signature “bummer/woo-hoo” stress management technique to his now-legendary “Front of the Line” story, Tim equips audiences with tools they can use immediately to build morale, improve problem-solving, and create connection—even in high-stress situations.
Featured on the main stage of MDRT (twice), TEDx, and conferences across five continents, Tim is a favorite among organizations that want to energize their people while providing real takeaways. He’s also a former fraud investigator, which means he sees the world through a lens of perception, pattern, and people—and teaches others to do the same.
Tim doesn’t just deliver laughter, he delivers transformation. One laugh at a time. For more information contact him at www.timgard.com
Doors open at 6:00! Show up early to grab the best seat in the house and network with your speaker family!
Hybrid Event! Select your ticket below and look for the confirmation email for appropriate details.
https://nsaoregon.org/events/october-13-2025/

NSA SoCal Happy Hour (In-person)
2025-10-17 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix) | 13455 Maxella Ave, Marina del Rey, CA, United States
https://nsasocal.org/events/october-17-2025/
🥂NSA SoCal Happy Hour 🍹
Just like Thom Singer, CSP 🌟 says: “Make speaker friends.” It’s just as true that speakers need speakers—the ones who know the highs of the stage, the quiet prep in hotel rooms, the nerves, the joy. NSA SoCal’s Happy Hour is your space to be with people who get it. Stories, laughter, and connection over a glass.
Come for the company. Stay for the conversations you didn’t know you needed.
SoCal Board Members, Alina Ugas & Sam Osborne will be there to greet you at the door!
Forward to a SoCal Speaker Friend!
Venue: Yard House, Marina del Rey

Address:
13455 Maxella Ave, Marina Del Rey, California, 90292, United States
https://nsasocal.org/events/october-17-2025/

NSAPgh: Michelle Villalobos, CSP
2025-10-18 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Koppers Building, 198 9th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Register at www.nsapittsburgh.org/events

NSAPgh: Beth Ziesenis, CSP
2025-10-18 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Koppers Building, 198 9th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

NSAPgh: John Register, CSP, CPAE
2025-10-18 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Koppers Building, 198 9th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

NSAPgh: Rob Ferre, CSP
2025-10-18 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Koppers Building, 198 9th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

NSAMI: Kory Miller Virtual Event
2025-10-23 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Phoenix)
Info and registration at www.nsamichigan.org/events

NSA NorCal: Lauren Shaw & Lauren Capwell
2025-10-25 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix)
Information and registration available at www.nsanc.org

NSA Oregon: espeakers Lab (Virtual event)
2025-10-29 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Phoenix) | https://nsaoregon.org/events/october-29-2025/
espeakers Lab October 29, 2025: Virtual Event
Make Your Profile Pop! A Hands-On Lab with espeakers
https://nsaoregon.org/events/october-29-2025/
Your profile is your digital stage—so let’s make sure it shines! Join us online for a lively, roll-up-your-sleeves session with the experts from espeakers.
We’ll kick things off with a quick overview of the essentials, then dive right into hands-on work on your own dashboard. You’ll learn practical tips to boost your visibility, see a live profile analysis in action, and walk away with a sharper, more bookable online presence—because “good enough” doesn’t get gigs.
💡 Did you know? NSA Oregon members, have access to a free espeakers account—and this session will help you make the most of it!
Bring your creativity, your curiosity, and your favorite beverage—because this is your night to make your profile pop!
https://nsaoregon.org/events/october-29-2025/

ACTIVATE: An Online Speakers Conference (National)
2025-11-05 - 2025-11-06
https://tockify.com/nsa.stl/detail/5/1762322400000

NSA Austin Speech Mastermind In-person
2025-11-05 18:15 - 19:45 (America/Phoenix) | https://nsa-austin.com/events/november-5-2025/
https://nsa-austin.com/events/november-5-2025/
Join us in person for NSA Austin’s Speech Mastermind SIG meeting!
Want to run ideas, activities or stories for your speech by a group of your colleagues to see how well they float? Now you can.
Bring your ideas, scripting, imaging, props, etc. and be ready to demonstrate a short portion or part of your speech in front of the group. First drafts and last drafts are welcome.
Obtain feedback, suggestions, embellishment, and deepening elements you could probably not imagine. Punch up your copy and presentation with the help of everyone in attendance and walk out with a better version of your speech. This is an opportunity you have only dreamed about. Now it is a distinct possibility…Wednesday night. Don’t have something ready to work on? Come anyway and contribute to others. Next time will be your time.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Tickets below
DAY: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
TIME: 7:15 pm – 8:45 pm Central time
LOCATION: Paul Radde’s home (you must register to get login information)
GUESTS are welcome
Questions: speakers@nsa-austin.com
Stop wondering if your story, punch-line, or message is getting across. This group will help let you know and help you make it more powerful!
Thank you,Paul RaddeSpeech Mastermind ChairNSA Austin
https://nsa-austin.com/events/november-5-2025/
