The Speakers Group was built on a simple but powerful belief: great ideas deserve great audiences. Since 2004, we’ve served as a trusted partner for event organizers seeking powerful keynote speakers—and for speakers ready to expand their reach and impact.
Founded in Nashville and now based just outside of Columbus, Ohio, we continue to connect mission-driven voices with the audiences who need them most—across the country and around the world.
While the traditional speakers bureau model focuses on managing large rosters, we’ve always done things differently. Our approach is more curated, collaborative, and connected. Today, we proudly operate as a connection platform—amplifying the work of mission-driven thought leaders and introducing organizations to the speakers who can transform the room.
What We Do
We connect. We coach. We elevate.
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For organizations: We help you find and connect with the right speaker—fast. Whether it’s through a keynote, workshop, or deeper consulting engagement, we curate speakers with proven experience and real substance.
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For speakers: We offer visibility, collaboration, and strategic support. That includes speaker features on our platform, interviews on our podcast, and marketing partnerships to help you amplify your message.
Whether you’re looking to inspire your audience or grow your influence, The Speakers Group is your trusted guide.
Who We Serve
Our clients include:
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Fortune 500 companies
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Associations & non-profits
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Healthcare organizations
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Higher education institutions
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Government and community agencies
They come to us for one reason: we deliver the right voice, for the right moment, every time.
Meet Our Founder
Shawn Ellis – Speaker, Strategist, and Connector
After five years helping build one of the nation’s top speakers bureaus, Shawn Ellis founded The Speakers Group with a new vision: a boutique firm where speakers weren’t just booked, but believed in.
Over the last two decades, Shawn has supported hundreds of meeting planners and thousands of event attendees—both behind the scenes and on stage himself as a keynote speaker on adaptability, resilience, and personal transformation. He brings a unique empathy to his work: He knows what it takes to book the right speaker, and what it feels like to be the one on the stage.
Shawn has served on the board of the International Association of Speakers Bureaus, and in 2010 was honored with their President’s Award for service. Now based in Columbus, OH, Shawn continues to shape the future of the speaking industry—one connection at a time.
Let’s Work Together
If you’re planning a meeting, building a brand, or preparing to share your voice in a bigger way, you’re in the right place. Let’s talk about how we can elevate your message—and your mission.
