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The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same: 30 Years Of Perspective

With nearly three decades of industry experience GDA Speakers president, Gail Davis, share's her thoughts and insight on what has changed, as well as what has remained the same in the speaking industry. 

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Speaker Fees: To Negotiate Or Not To Negotiate

Supply and demand. GDA Speakers Founder & President Gail Davis shares her industry insights on the timing of negotiating speaker fees.

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Meet Our NEW Gold Star Speaker!

Our Gold Star Speakers truly represent the foundation that GDA Speakers has been built on. Founder & President Gail Davis welcomes Jeff Civillico to the GDA hall of fame. 

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GDA Industry Insights

Buyer's Remorse: Signs & Solutions

Buyer’s remorse happens to the best of us. Gail Davis shares the top four signs of buyer's remorse in speaker selection along with possible solutions.

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Dandapani: The Risk Worth Taking

Looking to shake things up and take a risk with a speaker that will leave your audiences both amazed and empowered with practical tools? Gail Davis shares how Dandapani checks all the boxes in her newest blog.

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GDA Industry Insights

Celebrating 25 Years - Part 2: Turning Points

Over the past 25 years, Gail has often been asked about notable turning points for GDA Speakers. In part 2 of the 25th anniversary blog series, she reflects on a memorable meeting that changed everything.

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GDA Industry Insights

Meet our NEW Gold Star Speaker: Liz Murray

We are excited to announce the newest addition to GDA's Gold Star Speaker hall of fame - Liz Murray! Our Gold Star Speakers truly represent the foundation GDA Speakers has been built on and we are honored to have her join the family.

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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

Nando's Timeless Story: Coming Soon to Theaters & Netflix

Over 25 years of inspiration and counting. Gail Davis shares the latest update on the premiere of Society of the Snow portraying GDA's Nando Parrado and his friends' story of survival.

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GDA Industry Insights

Introducing Ankit Fadia 2.0

Introducing Ankit Fadia 2.0! Ankit returns to the stage with more AI data, research, and firsthand experience of working with large organizations around the world to back his BRAND NEW content than ever before.

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