Bargain: Whet Their Appetites
For a crowd interested in food and culture, have food historian Francine Segan design a lively menu inspired by the past and then guide guests through the meal with interesting commentary. The author of three books, she’s an expert on food and dining in Shakespeare’s time, the Victorian era, and ancient Greece and Rome. One of her books, Movie Menus, is about films influenced by food. Her rate begins at $500.
Mid-Price: Make It a Slam Dunk
Pat Williams, an Orlando Magic exec, knows a thing or two about basketball, but this humorous and motivational speaker is also the author of numerous leadership books. Touring to promote his latest, How to Be Like Walt—his take on the lessons from the life of Mr. Disney—Williams can be booked through the Athletic Appearance. Fees start at $10,000.
Splurge: Get Political
Everyone’s curious about an insider’s take on the state of the nation and many big-time politicos hit the speaking circuit after leaving office. As top-level statesmen like Dick Gephardt, Colin Powell (pictured), and John Ashcroft leave their posts, the Greater Talent Network expects their market value to be in the $50,000 range.
—Mark Mavrigian
Posted 05.16.05
Photos: Mario Tama/Getty Images (Powell), Danielle Stalinger (Segan), Courtesy of Athletic Appearance (Williams)
This story originally appeared in the February/March 2005 issue of the BiZBash Event Style Reporter.
For a crowd interested in food and culture, have food historian Francine Segan design a lively menu inspired by the past and then guide guests through the meal with interesting commentary. The author of three books, she’s an expert on food and dining in Shakespeare’s time, the Victorian era, and ancient Greece and Rome. One of her books, Movie Menus, is about films influenced by food. Her rate begins at $500.
Mid-Price: Make It a Slam Dunk
Pat Williams, an Orlando Magic exec, knows a thing or two about basketball, but this humorous and motivational speaker is also the author of numerous leadership books. Touring to promote his latest, How to Be Like Walt—his take on the lessons from the life of Mr. Disney—Williams can be booked through the Athletic Appearance. Fees start at $10,000.
Splurge: Get Political
Everyone’s curious about an insider’s take on the state of the nation and many big-time politicos hit the speaking circuit after leaving office. As top-level statesmen like Dick Gephardt, Colin Powell (pictured), and John Ashcroft leave their posts, the Greater Talent Network expects their market value to be in the $50,000 range.
—Mark Mavrigian
Posted 05.16.05
Photos: Mario Tama/Getty Images (Powell), Danielle Stalinger (Segan), Courtesy of Athletic Appearance (Williams)
This story originally appeared in the February/March 2005 issue of the BiZBash Event Style Reporter.