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Freedom’s Voices
Freedom’s Voices, the speakers bureau of The John Birch Society, educates opinion molders and recruits new members. We offer various speakers on many topics to ensure your event’s success. Here are FAQs about hosting a JBS speaker.
Frequent Questions and Answers
Prices vary depending on whether you’re hosting an in-person or webinar event. In-person events begin at $400, which covers the speaking fee only and does not include additional expenses such as travel, meals, or hotel accommodations.
For webinars, the cost is $200 — this applies whether you’re hosting a nationwide webinar or opting for a private webinar for a local event. Please note that special rates may apply for certain speakers.
You are responsible for providing the speaker’s transportation to and from the airport, arranging their hotel accommodations, securing a venue for the event, and promoting the event.
Our Freedom’s Voices Coordinator at JBS headquarters will handle booking the speaker’s flight. We will look for the most affordable and reasonable flight option and confirm the itinerary and cost with the event host before purchasing the ticket..
Initially, you’ll receive an event estimate outlining the anticipated costs for your event, including the speaking fee, which starts at $400 and up, along with the estimated travel expenses. At this stage, you’ll only be asked to review and sign the event estimate — no payment is due until after the event takes place.
You and your committee are responsible for the speaker’s transportation from their hometown to your event, whether flying or driving, as well as mileage from their home to the airport at $0.54 per mile. If the speaker incurs any additional out-of-pocket expenses, such as baggage fees, tolls, or meals, those will also be included. Our speakers are very mindful of these costs and do their best to keep any additional expenses reasonable. Typically, the total cost of an in-person event ranges from $900–$1,200, depending on the travel distance.
Once the event has concluded, you’ll receive a final invoice reflecting the speaker fee and all actual travel and applicable expenses. Payment is not due until that time, and you’ll have 30 days from the invoice date to submit payment.
No, you will be sent an invoice after the event has happened. We give you 30 days after the event to make your payment.
The cost to host a webinar is $200, whether you choose a nationwide live event or a private webinar tailored to your local group. Please note that rates may be higher for select speakers. Each webinar typically includes a 40–60 minute presentation followed by a 30-minute live Q&A, allowing attendees to interact directly with the speaker.
All webinars are hosted through Zoom and are fully coordinated for you. The Freedom’s Voices coordinator handles the setup and provides a custom promotional flyer with a registration link, making the process simple and streamlined. This allows you to skip the expense and logistics of a large in-person event while still delivering a high-quality presentation. Your role as the host is simply to promote the event — we take care of the rest.
For an in-person event, we recommend two-three months. This gives you a comfortable amount of time to make the necessary reservations and promote your event. For the online webinar, we recommend at least one month as these are a little easier to set up.
No, anyone can host an event.
No, we’ll provide you with a flyer containing all the event details, along with a template for the program and tickets. You’ll just need to take them to your local print shop to have them printed.
No, you will be responsible for providing all necessary video and audio equipment.
Your local coordinator is a great place to start. Our Freedom Voice’s coordinator is also always at your disposal to help you in whatever way they can.
If the speaker cancels on short notice, your group will be reimbursed for costs you’ve incurred such as hotel fees, etc. However, if your group cancels the event due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, the hosting group remains responsible for all associated costs, including flights and the speaker fee.
No. Due to the proliferatory nature of the internet, all too often our videos have ended up in the wrong hands and been used to send the wrong message. It is for this reason that we ask you to not film your event.