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Inside the Ultimate WOW Experience
What turns an event into a true WOW experience? Gail Davis shares her experience being onsite at an unforgettable event in Amarillo, TX, where powerful performances, meaningful community impact, and unexpected moments came together in a way attendees will never forget.
GDA Industry Insights
The Secret to Long-Term Client Relationships
The strongest client relationships aren't built when everything goes perfectly. They're built through trust, honest conversations, and how you work together when things don't go according to plan. Gail Davis shares lessons from decades of client partnerships and why trust is one of the most valuable things a business can earn.
GDA Industry Insights
How We Stack Up in the Age of AI
Gail Davis shares how GDA Speakers is embracing AI while staying true to what has always set us apart: relationships, experience, and personalized service that helps event planners make confident decisions.
GDA Technology
Your GDA Advantage: Our Client Portal & Polling Feature
At GDA Speakers, we believe event planning should be empowering—not exhausting. Over the years, we've embraced technology not just to keep up with change, but to stay ahead of your needs. Gail Davis dives into how our exclusive GDA Client Portal and polling feature were built to support you with transparency, efficiency, and heart.
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GDA History
Celebrating 25 Years Part 8: Revolutionizing the Ultimate Client Experience
As GDA celebrates 25 years, Gail reflects on how far we've come in harnessing technology to enhance the experience for our clients and speakers alike.
GDA History
Celebrating 25 Years Part 7: The Village Behind The Vision
Gail shares her gratitude for two organizations that have played critical roles in her entrepreneurial journey - IASB (International Association of Speakers Bureaus) and EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization).
GDA History
Celebrating 25 Years Part 6: The Three-Legged Stool
Gail recognizes three groups of people as the pillars of GDA's success - clients, speakers, and the GDA team.
GDA History
Celebrating 25 Years - Part 5: The Cornerstones of GDA's Speaker Family
Gail Davis dives into some GDA history with stories about how she met our GDA speaker family.
Trending Speakers
GDA's Top Trending Speakers
Gail Davis shares GDA's top trending speakers to keep on your radar - both for obvious and maybe not-so-obvious reasons.
GDA History
Celebrating 25 Years - Part 4: New Office, Same Mission
New office, same mission. Gail Davis reflects on the homes of GDA over the years and the exciting 2024 move into our new office space - representing not only a physical expansion, but also a symbolic one of GDA's commitment to growth and excellence in delivering the ultimate client experience.
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