"I am very satisfied with my ISN membership to date.  Even though I have only been a member since last October, and have not as of yet obtained a speaking gig through them.  Yet, as a speaker, coach, and seminar facilitator, I have closed on some recent coaching prospects as a result of my learning and interaction with ISN.

Benefits to me include:  As a business sole proprietor now going on four years, I have discovered the people of ISN to be of integrity, and following the philosophy of their head, David Wright, who genuinely wants to help us each succeed and to support us without charging an arm and a leg.  Their staff is supportive, and while each person individually may not have answers to your particular question, they know who on the staff does.  Their individual talents as a whole team are incredible.

They offer a two-day workshop four times a year (on Friday and Saturday to minimize lost productivity) in humble surroundings in Tennessee, with what I consider a treasure of benefits.  You meet with people (other ISN members) like you and ahead of you in terms of their progress.  You develop a supportive network, and you learn, learn, learn -- and after attending two workshops to date, I have learned more the second time, even in those cases when hearing some of the same things being presented by David or others as I heard the first time.   From my view, their business is first, about increasing your exposure -- and what you can do to increase your own; and second, developing your confidence as a speaker and communicator, no matter what level you see yourself at (beginner, intermediate, advanced).

They provide you opportunities such as to co-author with well-known people, at reasonable cost, and so far, I am already receiving more credibility and consideration among clients as a result.  

I do not take advantage of everything they offer, and I do not think they expect you to - they expect you to take advantage of those things that best serve you.  They understand that, and they do not pressure you -- they just encourage you and give you food for thought.  They are very down-to-earth people.  I have purchased some basic professional services and products …things that have helped me on my marketing side.  And yes, these are done VERY professionally.

Bottom line, based on my experience to date, I would suggest that if you sign up as a member, do so with the intent of attending a couple of their workshops, and expect the benefits to not occur overnight -- don't expect them to sign you a speaking gig overnight -but expect benefit and continuing progress over time."

--Marty Zimmerman; In Their Presence

"If you are looking for a highly professional organization that understands all aspects of the speaking industry, then look no further. The staff at International Speakers Network can meet your needs in many ways, especially in regard to focusing your marketing efforts to reach your target market. They can assist you with book publishing at highly competitive prices and with national distribution. Learn how to create products like audio, video and CD programs. Attend an ISN workshop and get career training that will make a real difference!"

--Greg Maciolek; President; Integrated Management Resources, Inc.

"Over the course of almost 8 months, I worked with the staff at ISN and Insight Publishing as they helped me create a very specialized book for myself and some of my colleagues. Together, we overcame many obstacles and setbacks. I could not have done it without Insight and their tenacious staff. I was impressed by their commitment to me, personally, and to the project. They always returned my calls and went out of their way to keep me in the loop as the book progressed. The book is first-rate elegant in its design and precise in its editorial content!"

--Lorna Riley, CSP; President, American Training Assoc., Speaker & Author