How to Find a Speaker Not Listed on a Bureau

If you’re trying to book a speaker not on a speaker bureau, you’ve likely hit a wall. You know who you want — maybe they’re a TED speaker, a bestselling author, or a rising voice online — but they’re not showing up on the usual speaker platforms.

At PepTalk, we make it possible to find speakers for events without restrictions. We offer custom speaker booking across every industry, every agency, and every country. Whether it’s a niche expert or a global name, we handle the sourcing, negotiation, and booking.

Book a Speaker Not on a Speaker Bureau

Most traditional bureaus only offer the speakers they represent. We don’t.

PepTalk is a speaker marketplace with a whole-market model. That means:

• We can approach any speaker, from any agency or management team
• We don’t rely on exclusivity — we collaborate across the industry
• We source and book speakers who are often not available anywhere else

If you know who you want, we’ll get them. If you don’t, we’ll help you define the brief and deliver a shortlist.

How to Book a TED Speaker (or Anyone Else)

Wondering how to book a TED speaker? You’re not alone. Many of the most in-demand speakers are independent or tied up in agent networks.

We make it simple:

1. You tell us the speaker or theme you’re interested in
2. We identify the right contact and manage the approach
3. We confirm fees, availability, and session details
4. You get a seamless booking experience, with no stress or dead ends

TED speakers, world leaders, viral creators, bestselling authors — if they speak, we can book them. Just drop us line at hello@getapeptalk.com and we can take it from there.

Global Speaker Sourcing, One Voice at a Time

We specialise in global speaker sourcing, supporting clients across Europe, the US, the Middle East, and beyond. Whether you're planning a virtual event in London, a client summit in Dubai, or an internal training session for your remote team, we can source the right expert.

We use:

• A live database of 10,000+ speakers by topic, country, and language
• Custom tools to track availability and audience fit
• Agency partnerships that open up access to talent across all networks

This is speaker sourcing without borders. Did we mention the PepTalk team is international too, with people in New York, London, Monaco, Berlin and even Cape Town.

Custom Speaker Booking for Modern Teams

Every event is different. So is every speaker brief.

That’s why PepTalk offers custom speaker booking tailored to your exact needs. We don’t send you long lists or generic bios. We handpick relevant speakers based on:

• Audience demographics and goals
• Cultural fit and tone
• Budget, format, and location

And yes, we handle everything — from the first email to post-event feedback.

Book Keynote Speakers from Any Agency

We work with speaker agencies, not against them. So if the speaker you want is managed elsewhere, that’s no issue.

With PepTalk, you can:

• Book keynote speakers from any talent agency
• Keep all your booking workflows in one place
• Still benefit from our support, flexibility, and follow-up

We’re here to streamline the process — not complicate it.

Why Choose PepTalk’s Speaker Marketplace?

✅ Access to any speaker — not just those on our site
✅ Fast, curated responses based on your brief
✅ End-to-end logistics, with no gaps in support
✅ One platform. One contract. One point of contact.

We help you book the right speaker, not just an available one.

Need to Find a Speaker for Your Event?

If you’re looking to find speakers for events — and want full market access — talk to us. Whether it’s someone you’ve already got in mind or a totally blank brief, we’ll help you source, secure, and book them with confidence.

👉  Request a speaker: email us at hello@getapeptalk.com or send us a message via the chat. You can also call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US).

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