Best Speakers of Today

A roundup of audience favorites

Brothers John and Bert Jacobs

Brothers John and Bert Jacobs (pictured), who co-founded Life is Good, wow crowds with their lively entrepreneurial tales.

An excellent keynote speaker sets the stage -- and the tone -- for an excellent meeting ahead. By the same token, an underwhelming presenter will have the crowd wondering if they should have stayed home. Choose wisely, because there's only one chance to get it right.

Here is a good place to start. M&C asked the heads of several top speakers bureaus to name some favorite current audience-pleasers. Following are their picks, with price ranges to suit any budget. Read the article at our new website, NorthstarMeetingsGroup.com.