Unleashing Speaker Potential
Our Values
What's possible? This question is at the core of our values at Speaker Story Bank. It is what drives us to ask our speaking clients how their content will elevate audiences to THINK DIFFERENTLY, and more importantly, DO DIFFERENTLY.
It is through the lens of possibility that we look at the current competitive landscape and assess your best marketplace positioning from content, to fee, to strategies for building bureau agent relationships and creating a digital footprint that will have speaker buyers coming to you. And it all comes together in your Story Bank, which is your vault of curated stories and strategies that will help elevate you to the next level.
We know that stories shift emotions, engage new thinking and create opportunities for change.
Let us help you share yours.
Think
Differently.
Do Differently.
Our Story
A Message from Mirjana
Why work with Speaker Story Bank?
When it comes to elevating your speaking career to the next level, you have so many choices. You can learn from other speakers, you can learn from stage performance coaches or hire others to elevate your brand. And those are all great investments. However, there are very few who have been in the trenches with global agents, gaining first-hand insights into what truly works in this highly competitive market.
I am nearing my 25th year in the speaking industry and I have learned from some of the best agents and managers. I continue to partner with them as friends and colleagues, as we all look at new ways to bridge the gap between marketing and sales. My team and I have daily conversations with industry leaders who are sharing invaluable knowledge for success in the marketplace, and our clients reap the benefits as we tailor their content to meet the precise needs of busy bureau agents, managers and more.
But beyond my experience and industry relationships, it is my heart that is in this work the most. I never say no to an exploratory call because I believe there is value in every conversation. We continue to operate as a boutique firm, because we choose to take on smaller rosters of clients so that we can invest our time in each person with deep intention toward the best outcomes.
Co-Founders Story
Co-founders Mirjana Novkovic and Annette Brechbill came together with 25+ years of experience at the world’s most prominent bureaus. Mirjana led the marketing initiatives at the Harry Walker Agency (an Endeavor company) and Annette managed a high profile portfolio of exclusive speakers at The Washington Speakers Bureau. Since leaving the bureau world, they have both become trusted sources for top agents and industry decision-makers who are seeking new talent. Today, they work collaboratively on various projects and continue to support each other as industry colleagues and friends.
