National Speakers Association New York City Chapter upcoming events

Members Only VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS Book More Gigs: An Introduction to Speakerdrive with Austin Benton (Monday, November 16, 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

"The most talented speaker in the room doesn't always get the gig. The one with a system for finding it usually does.

For most speakers, prospecting means hours lost to manual research, scattered spreadsheets, and outreach that goes nowhere. Landing more stages shouldn't require becoming a marketer overnight — it requires a repeatable process.
In this live, hands-on NSA NYC session, Austin Benton, founder of SpeakerDrive, shows exactly what that process looks like.

Austin built his first lead-generation systems for real estate and mortgage clients before scaling that expertise into a 90-person marketing agency, which he sold in 2023. Along the way, he noticed a pattern: the people winning weren't necessarily the best at what they did — they were the ones running a reliable, consistent process for generating quality leads.

That insight became SpeakerDrive, a platform built to help speakers find and book gigs through automated, personalized outreach. Austin also runs digital marketing strategy for Gotham Artists, a top NY speaker bureau, where his campaigns have driven $5M+ in booked speeches. Through SpeakerDrive, he's helped map thousands of speaking opportunities and the decision-makers behind them.

Hosted by Cait Donovan, this live session will show you:
*The strategies that make prospecting actually work, so you land more stages, not just add more names to a list
*A live, real-time walkthrough of SpeakerDrive — from finding the right events to sending outreach that gets replies. YOU WILL DO THIS WITH US - So please get yourself a 7 day trial of Speakerdrive the day before the event! (https://www.speakerdrive.com/)
*How to knock out a full month of prospecting in a single sitting
*Open Q&A, so you can get your specific questions answered

If prospecting has always felt like the part of the business you dread, this is your chance to see what it looks like with more automation and less guessing. "

MEMBERS ONLY Virtual Mastermind: Unlock Peer Insights and Business Growth (Friday, November 20, 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Register today for our *members only* 60-minute virtual Mastermind sessions, facilitated by Ken Blackwell.

Learning has the greatest impact when it is put into practice. These facilitated peer discussions help members do just that: turn learning into action. Each month, we'll gather virtually to reflect on key insights from our chapter meetings, masterclasses, and other events, discuss how they apply to our businesses, and decide which ones we'll implement — all in a collaborative learning environment.

Missed a session? Join us anyway. We'll explore the ideas, work through implementation questions, and share experiences and resources — in a spirit of curiosity, openness, and generosity. Along the way, you'll deepen your understanding, exchange perspectives with fellow speakers, and build meaningful relationships.

Not yet a member and want to become one - Join NSA NYC Here.

NSA NYC Holiday Party! Let's Celebrate 2026! (Thursday, December 03, 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 23:30:00 GMT

2026 HOLIDAY PARTY – MEMBERS ONLY & A PLUS ONE. COME CELEBRATE WITH US AT OUR NSA NEW YORK HOLIDAY PARTY!

Our Holiday Party is the perfect opportunity to spend time together, get to know each other better and have a lot of fun. Please join us for this year’s Holiday Bash! This is a party – feel free to dress in your holiday best!

IMPORTANT: To RSVP you must get your free ticket and then log out to buy your plus one. Please, make sure to buy your plus one in your name so we know that it was a member who purchased it.

No cost to members, your plus one is only $25.00

MEMBERS ONLY VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS FROM COLD OUTREACH TO KEYNOTE: Cracking the Association Speaking Market with Chris Clews (Monday, December 14, 2026)

Mon, 14 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

There is a vast market of professional, trade, industry, and membership associations that hold conferences, conventions, annual meetings, and educational events every year, and they hire speakers.

But how do you find them? Who actually makes the decision to hire a speaker? How do you reach that person? And how do you turn a cold introduction into a relationship that can lead to a booking and future opportunities?

In this candid and practical Masterclass, Chris Clews pulls back the curtain on the business behind the keynote, sharing the strategies he has personally used to make the association market a significant part of his speaking business.
Chris will walk us through how he identifies associations that are a strong fit, researches the right decision-makers, approaches them directly, crafts outreach that gets attention, follows up effectively, builds genuine relationships, and stays on their radar for future opportunities.

We’ll also explore how a clearly differentiated speaking brand can help you stand out in a crowded marketplace and give buyers a reason to remember you.

This isn’t theory. It’s a look at what Chris is actually doing to find opportunities, build relationships, and get booked.

Whether you’re new to the speaking business or looking for a more proactive way to fill your pipeline, you’ll leave with practical strategies you can immediately put to work.

Takeaways:

1. Where the Speaking Opportunities Are: Discover the world of professional, trade, and industry associations and why these organizations represent a valuable market for keynote speakers.

2. How to Find Associations That Hire Speakers: Learn strategies for researching organizations, identifying conferences and annual meetings, and determining which associations are the best fit for your speaking topics.

3. How to Find the Right Decision-Makers: Understand who makes speaker-booking decisions, where to find their contact information, and how to get your message in front of the right people.

4. How to Turn Cold Outreach Into Warm Conversations: Explore approaches to introducing yourself, capturing attention, and starting meaningful conversations with potential clients who have never heard of you.

5. The Art of Following Up Without Being a Nuisance: Learn how to stay on a prospective client's radar, build familiarity and trust, and develop relationships that can lead to future bookings.

6. What Works, What Doesn't, and What Chris Would Do Differently: Hear firsthand lessons from Chris's transition out of corporate America and the approaches he has refined while building his speaking business.

You'll leave with practical strategies you can immediately apply to finding opportunities, building relationships, and getting booked.

VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS Designing Your Keynote: How to Double Your Speaking Fees (Monday, January 11, 2027)

Mon, 11 Jan 2027 17:00:00 GMT

Many professional speakers try to raise their fees by improving their marketing, refreshing their website, or negotiating more confidently. But the fastest path to premium stages often begins with the keynote itself.

In this practical workshop, bestselling author Neil Gordon will show speakers how to create so much value on stage that event planners rush them at the end and offer them higher fees. Drawing from his Silver Bullet Method, Neil will reveal how to shape a keynote in a way that flies in the face of conventional keynote design and instantly makes the speaker stand out.

Participants will learn how to move beyond “good content” and design a keynote that makes doubling their fees inevitable.

Takeaways:

The blueprint for a powerful keynote: How to structure a talk that feels clear, compelling, and worth more.
How to craft your signature message: How to identify the one idea your audience must remember.
How to find the right story: How to choose a story that captivates audiences and makes your message land."

MEMBERS ONLY Virtual Mastermind: Unlock Peer Insights and Business Growth (Friday, January 15, 2027)

Fri, 15 Jan 2027 17:00:00 GMT

Register today for our *members only* 60-minute virtual Mastermind sessions, facilitated by Ken Blackwell.

MEMBERS ONLY Virtual Mastermind: Unlock Peer Insights and Business Growth (Friday, February 19, 2027)

Fri, 19 Feb 2027 17:00:00 GMT

Register today for our *members only* 60-minute virtual Mastermind sessions, facilitated by Ken Blackwell.

MEMBERS ONLY Virtual Mastermind: Unlock Peer Insights and Business Growth (Friday, March 19, 2027)

Fri, 19 Mar 2027 16:00:00 GMT

Register today for our *members only* 60-minute virtual Mastermind sessions, facilitated by Ken Blackwell.

MEMBERS ONLY Virtual Mastermind: Unlock Peer Insights and Business Growth (Friday, April 16, 2027)

Fri, 16 Apr 2027 16:00:00 GMT

Register today for our *members only* 60-minute virtual Mastermind sessions, facilitated by Ken Blackwell.

MEMBERS ONLY Virtual Mastermind: Unlock Peer Insights and Business Growth (Friday, May 21, 2027)

Fri, 21 May 2027 16:00:00 GMT

Register today for our *members only* 60-minute virtual Mastermind sessions, facilitated by Ken Blackwell.

MEMBERS ONLY Virtual Mastermind: Unlock Peer Insights and Business Growth (Friday, June 18, 2027)

Fri, 18 Jun 2027 16:00:00 GMT

Register today for our *members only* 60-minute virtual Mastermind sessions, facilitated by Ken Blackwell.

National Speakers Association New York City Chapter upcoming events

Members Only *VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS* Book More Gigs: An Introduction to Speakerdrive with Austin Benton (Monday, November 16, 2026)

*MEMBERS ONLY* Virtual Mastermind: Unlock Peer Insights and Business Growth (Friday, November 20, 2026)

NSA NYC Holiday Party! Let's Celebrate 2026! (Thursday, December 03, 2026)

MEMBERS ONLY *VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS* FROM COLD OUTREACH TO KEYNOTE: Cracking the Association Speaking Market with Chris Clews (Monday, December 14, 2026)

*VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS* Designing Your Keynote: How to Double Your Speaking Fees (Monday, January 11, 2027)

*MEMBERS ONLY* Virtual Mastermind: Unlock Peer Insights and Business Growth (Friday, January 15, 2027)

*MEMBERS ONLY* Virtual Mastermind: Unlock Peer Insights and Business Growth (Friday, February 19, 2027)

*MEMBERS ONLY* Virtual Mastermind: Unlock Peer Insights and Business Growth (Friday, March 19, 2027)

*MEMBERS ONLY* Virtual Mastermind: Unlock Peer Insights and Business Growth (Friday, April 16, 2027)

*MEMBERS ONLY* Virtual Mastermind: Unlock Peer Insights and Business Growth (Friday, May 21, 2027)

*MEMBERS ONLY* Virtual Mastermind: Unlock Peer Insights and Business Growth (Friday, June 18, 2027)

Members Only VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS Book More Gigs: An Introduction to Speakerdrive with Austin Benton (Monday, November 16, 2026)

MEMBERS ONLY Virtual Mastermind: Unlock Peer Insights and Business Growth (Friday, November 20, 2026)

MEMBERS ONLY VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS FROM COLD OUTREACH TO KEYNOTE: Cracking the Association Speaking Market with Chris Clews (Monday, December 14, 2026)

VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS Designing Your Keynote: How to Double Your Speaking Fees (Monday, January 11, 2027)

MEMBERS ONLY Virtual Mastermind: Unlock Peer Insights and Business Growth (Friday, January 15, 2027)

MEMBERS ONLY Virtual Mastermind: Unlock Peer Insights and Business Growth (Friday, February 19, 2027)

MEMBERS ONLY Virtual Mastermind: Unlock Peer Insights and Business Growth (Friday, March 19, 2027)

MEMBERS ONLY Virtual Mastermind: Unlock Peer Insights and Business Growth (Friday, April 16, 2027)

MEMBERS ONLY Virtual Mastermind: Unlock Peer Insights and Business Growth (Friday, May 21, 2027)

MEMBERS ONLY Virtual Mastermind: Unlock Peer Insights and Business Growth (Friday, June 18, 2027)