5 Questions Every Event Organizer Should Ask an Emcee Before Hiring Them - Devon Brown
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5 Questions Every Event Organizer Should Ask an Emcee Before Hiring Them
I get to emcee events all over the world. I’ve shared the stage with people like Tony Robbins, Rachel Hollis, Les Brown, and Brian Tracy. And I’ve worked with some of the best event organizers in the industry.
So, if you’re asking the same question for an emcee you’re thinking about hiring, I’m here to help.
I’m going to list the top 5 questions every event organizer should ask when interviewing a potential emcee.
Let’s get started…
#1 Are You Available on the Event Date?
If they’re not available on the event date, then the rest is moot! I also recommend asking when they usually arrive for an event. Ideally, the emcee would respond the day before the event.
I always arrive one day early. That gives me plenty of time to get the lay of the land and do valuable prep work, like soundchecks and whatnot.
While arriving a day early may not be necessary for every event, you certainly don’t want your emcee arriving an hour before the event starts.
#2 How Do You Describe Your Role as the Event Emcee?
This question reveals how experienced an emcee is and how valuable a role they can play for your event.
To give you an idea, this is how I typically respond to this question:
My first job is to manage the energy of the event. I’m not your MC, which is Master of Ceremonies, I’m your ME, which is Master of Energy. The more energized your crowd is, the more they will learn and the more they’ll have a good time. Ultimately, you want your audience to get a lot from your event, and it’s my job to help them get that by managing their energy.
The second job that I have is to introduce the speakers, but not just using cue cards. My job is to introduce the speakers so that the audience will be really excited about hearing what a particular speaker has to say.
I also say how my job is about making smooth transitions, making sure we run on time and a host of other things.
The point is your emcee should be able to answer this question similar to how I did above. If they just respond with something like, “Oh, my job is to introduce the speakers,” then that should tell you they don’t fully understand or appreciate the role of an emcee.
#3 Can You Share with Me Your Website or Your Hype Reel?
Ideally, an emcee should have an emcee reel (aka Hype Reel) just like a speaker has a speaker reel. As an event organizer, it’s very helpful to see this reel before you decide to hire the emcee. The video should show you how the emcee interacts with the crowd and how the group responds.
You can also ask for an unedited video of an event they have emceed. Some emcees may not have this available, but it’s a great sign if they do.
#4 How Much?
Notice that “How Much?” is not question #1. First, you want to know if it’s worth hiring them before you bother asking about their fee.
Once you’ve confirmed that they are a good prospect, ask them about their fees. Emcees who have been doing it a while will have set prices, like a per-day fee and travel fee.
Your emcee is the person on stage who is representing you, not themselves. So, value them accordingly!
#5 What Information Do You Need from Me?
A quality event emcee does their homework. They want to know as much as possible about the event, the speakers, and who they are representing.
As an event organizer, a great question to ask is, “What information do you need from me?”
In turn, the emcee should list needed info or ask questions. An emcee needs to understand the vision for the event to serve it to the best of their ability. If they’re not showing interest in your vision and don’t seem like they’re going to do their homework, then they’re not the right emcee for your event.
If you’d like to learn more about what I do and how I can do it for you, please visit my website: devonbrown.com/event-emcee/
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5 Questions Every Event Organizer Should Ask an Emcee Before Hiring Them - Devon Brown
5 Questions Every Event Organizer Should Ask an Emcee Before Hiring Them - Devon Brown
May God bless you so much
I've been doing Emcee work for a few years, but never ask theses questions. It's nice to be prepared if I should. Thank you Devon, I appreciate you.
I appreciate you too! I invite you to join my exclusive facebook group where I share more tips on how to be awesome on stage! Here's the link: facebook.com/groups/awesomeonstage
Thank you
"Master of Energy"
Thank you for this video. It was helpful.
Awesome! Glad to be of help!
Another Fabulous video. Thank you Devon!!!
You're welcome