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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 Industry Insights

The Future of Event Planning: Trends and Tips for a Seamless Experience

Planning events is always a dynamic process, and staying ahead of trends can make all the difference. In this month's blog, Gail Davis shares insights on key trends event planners can anticipate as we move into the new year.

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Trending Speakers

The Husband & Wife Duo That Every Event Needs: Sandra Joseph & Ron Bohmer

Every organization needs to book Sandra Joseph and Ron Bohmer. It is that simple. Whether you are a non-profit raising money for a great cause, an organization celebrating a milestone anniversary, or an association looking for an experience of a lifetime - Gail Davis shares her experience working with Sandra and Ron and how they will leave your audience entertained, uplifted, and inspired.

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GDA History

Celebrating 25 Years of Setting Stages Worldwide

Have you noticed GDA Speakers' new logo? You guessed it - 2024 marks our 25th anniversary! In the coming months, we will be reflecting on the last quarter of a century through a series of blogs that offer insight into our journey, who we are as a business, and the impact we have had the privilege of bringing to stages worldwide. Read Gail's first blog of the new series.

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GDA Industry Insights

The Future of Event Planning: Trends and Tips for a Seamless Experience

Planning events is always a dynamic process, and staying ahead of trends can make all the difference. In this month's blog, Gail Davis shares insights on key trends event planners can anticipate as we move into the new year.

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GDA History

Celebrating Nando Parrado: A Journey of Friendship, Impact, and Inspiration

Today, on Nando Parrado's birthday, Gail reflects on the incredible journey they have shared.

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GDA History

Celebrating 25 Years Part 9: Providing Value Through Decoding the Speaking Industry

GDA Speakers takes pride in providing value to our clients by demystifying how the professional speaking industry works. In her newest blog, Gail Davis breaks down some of the common jargon you might encounter when booking a speaker.

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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.

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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).

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GDA History