There are numerous speakers bureaus on-line, though most of them charge quite a bit. Are you interested in someone nationally known, regionally known, or locally known? If you want to stay local or regional, check with your chamber of commerce. If you can afford to hire a nationally known speaker, then contact a speakers bureau.

Keche, What sort of industry is your luncheon targeted at? If you're playing to a specific audience you'll want o look at who's influential in that arean - either that or look for someone with local roots - 'home town guy makes good' is a tried and trueway of making sure your speaker will hit the right note with the crowd - instant common ground.

Step 1. Figure out what your audience wants to hear. This could be the topic of your luncheon or something you can ask your audience. Step 2. Find an expert on that topic. Newspaper articles, online references, referrals, etc. Call the expert and say you have a group of people who are interested in hearing more about the topic. The more people who will listen to him, the better it is for him. Your audience will benefit from hearing an expert speak, the expert will benefit from getting potential clients from the audience.

Go to your local National Speaker's Association and they should be able to help you. Most states have a Local NSA group- the group is made up of professional speakers. The local chapter will NOT charge you in finding a speaker