NSA-Oregon Candidate Program

The NSA-Oregon (NSA-O) Candidate Program is designed to help you accelerate your entry into the speaking profession and qualify you for membership
in NSA and NSA-Oregon.

Here are the particulars of the Candidate Program:

A.  The NSA-O Candidate Program is a two-year commitment.

B.  Candidates are required to participate in:

1. Fast Track

2. At least one of these: NSA National Convention, the NSA Western Workshop,or the NSA Eastern Workshop (see www.nsaspeaker.org for details)

3. NSA-O's Speaker Labs

4. NSA-O Chapter meetings

The goal of the Candidate Program is to ensure that every participant can qualify for NSA membership at the end of the two years.

THE TOP 10 REASONS TO ENROLL IN THE CANDIDATE PROGRAM

1. You Will Become Industry Savvy -- Unavailable Anywhere Else -- We hold small, private, interactive meetings led by seasoned pros. On your own, it would take years of experience to learn the successful business practices, strategies, and techniques shared in these work sessions.

2. Your Marketing Will Become more Effective and Easier -- In the Speakers Showcase, you have an opportunity to demonstrate your expertise and speaking skills to event planners and the business community.

3. You Will Accelerate Your Business Growth -- We know there is more than enough speaking business available for all of us to achieve our dreams. Our goal is to do whatever it takes to support every candidate in achieving his or her professional goals.

4. You Will Get Referrals -- Clients often ask us to make referrals and we know we will delight them if we refer speakers with the right experience and expertise. Because we are a close community familiar with each other's work, we are able to cross refer frequently.

5. You Will Be Smarter -- We offer high impact, compelling educational programs where you can watch and learn from international masters -- some of the best speakers in the business.

6. You Will Know What's Going On In The Speaking Industry -- Monthly E-mails will help you stay current with the latest information about NSA-Oregon, NSA, and each other.

7. You Will Have More Good Friends -- We are entrepreneurs, road warriors, experts, entertainers, and much more, who enjoy a "water cooler" experience with peers.

8. You Will Save Money -- Candidates receive a discount on NSA-Oregon program fees.

9. You Will Have A Blueprint For Success -- Attending Fast Track is like achieving a Masters Degree in Building A Successful Speaking Business, only not quite as much work and much more fun. This year-long program is both an academic and hands-on experience that covers the eight disciplines of success as a professional speaker.

10. You Will Have Fun -  You don't need to be funny, but we do require a sense of humor.

To the degree you work the program, you'll get these results.  If this is reason enough for you, contact Margaret Marcuson at 503-701-7621 or Send an Email to Margaret J. Marcuson .