Alan Berg, CSP – Speaking Info

Alan Berg CSP at Wedding MBAIf you’re looking for information about having me present an enlightening keynote, actionable workshop, engaging webinar or a Day of Education for your company, conference, association or group, read on. Looking for something else? Click to find out more about having me do On-Site Sales Training or a Group Mastermind Day.

Alan Berg is a can’t miss presenter. I’ve seen him many times and I always come away with something new I can use TODAY! – Ron Davis, Folsom Weddings, Folsom, CA

The best speaker we have ever heard! Great advice and brilliantly funny presentation! @alanberg” – Shades of White, Bridal Shop, Cambridgeshire, UK (on Twitter)

Your Ego boost for the day, Alan – you are the best speaker and expert available in our industry. Your ideas make sense, are rooted in clear thinking… and most important, they are actionable.” – Rich Lange, Remarkable Receptions, Charlotte, NC

For listings, in date order, of where I’ll be speaking soon, click here for my speaking calendar. Then, click the event to find out more about the program and topics, which range from closing more sales & better marketing, to improving websites, choosing a better attitude and a real-world approach to social media. To see short video samples of my presentations, scroll down a little more. To discuss date availability, topics and pricing contact me via email, text, use the short form on this page, or call +1.732.422.6362, international enquiries 001 732 422 6362.

In my line of work, I get to hear a lot of speakers. Rarely do I hear one as good as Alan Berg.” – Graham Jones, CEO, The Professional Speakers Association, East Sussex, UK

Wedding Business Solutions Podcast with Alan Berg CSPAnnouncing the Wedding Business Solutions Podcast with Alan Berg CSP
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Your Association Can Afford to bring Alan in to Speak… yes, even with your limited budget!

Alan loves to present for industry associations and your local chapters. He gets that you want to bring the best education to your members, but budgets are always tight. Want to find out how to have Alan come and present the same quality education you’ve seen him present at national conferences and for The Knot, WeddingWire, Easy Weddings and more?

Click here to see his Association Organizer Kit and then contact Alan to discuss date availability and pricing, via email, text, use the short form on this page, or call 732.422.6362, international enquiries 001 732 422 6362.

Association Organizer Info
Watch this short video to hear what audience members say after hearing Alan Berg CSP present at conferences around the world…

If this sounds like the kind of reaction you want your audience to have, contact me to discuss date availability and pricing, via email, text, use the short form on this page, or call 732.422.6362, international enquiries 001 732 422 6362.

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What do my Certified Speaking Professional™ (CSP) and Global Speaking Fellow mean to you?

Click to read more about the Global Speaking Fellow...

In response to the expanding international nature of the needs of global speaking members, international clients, and global audiences, the Global Speakers Federation has established the framework for a designation that recognizes professional speakers successfully presenting at a global level.

This designation is called the Global Speaking Fellow.

What Are the Criteria?

The Global Speaking Fellow designation is conferred on those who have:

  • received a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), awarded by National Speakers Association (USA) or Professional Speakers Australia OR a Fellow of the Professional Speaking Association of the United Kingdom and Ireland (FPSA)
  • proven mastery of the core competencies over a minimum of three years.
  • received favourable reviews by the clients who have hired them.
  • demonstrated sustainability as a global presenter.
  • presented professionally in a designated percentage of the macro geographical. (continental) regions/geographical sub-regions as defined by the United Nations.
  • passed an internal review by an evaluation team of Global Speaking Fellow designation holders.

So, what does my Global Speaking Fellow mean to you? That’s a great question. Having already received my Certified Speaking Professional designation, I’ve already demonstrated a high level of competency and professionalism in my craft. Being one of only 39 Global Speaking Fellows cements my credentials as an international speaking professional, performing for clients and audiences, like you, at a high level across international borders. To date I’ve presented in 14 countries, 5 of them in Spanish (a language I only started learning in 2013), and more recently I presented in French for a virtual conference of events pros in Canada (another language I taught myself, starting in 2020).

Currently I am the only Global Speaking Fellow who specializes in the wedding and event industry, and I speak in more and more countries each year. To find out more about the Global Speaking Fellow you can visit the Global Speakers Federation website, or contact me via email, text, use the short form on this page, or call 732.422.6362, international enquiries 001 732 422 6362.

Click to read more about the Certified Speaking Professional™ designation...

CSP LogoWhenever you see initials after someone’s name you may assume that person is proud of some ambiguous accomplishment. In an industry filled with acronyms (that often feels like alphabet soup), it’s hard to know, as a consumer, what they all mean to you. I know what my CSP® means to me: it’s a validation of many years of hard work on the craft of speaking, attending speaker conferences, taking classes, and constantly striving to improve my speaking ability and presentations, not just my content.

The Certified Speaking Professional™ (CSP®) designation is the speaking industry’s international measure of professional platform skills. When you engage a speaker with a CSP® you can be assured that it is conferred by the National Speakers Association (NSA) only on those who have earned it by meeting strict criteria. According to the NSA the letters ‘CSP’ following a speaker’s name indicate a competent speaking professional, with proven experience, who understands what is required and knows how to deliver client satisfaction. Less than 12 percent of the 5,000+ speakers worldwide, who belong to the 15 member associations of the Global Speakers Federation (GSF), currently hold this professional designation. In short, achieving a CSP® is no small feat, and it’s a highly respected designation by meeting and event planners worldwide.

What Are the Criteria?

  • Every CSP must…
  • Maintain membership in the National Speakers Association and subscribe to the Code of Professional Ethics.
  • Serve a minimum of 100 different paying clients within 5 years.
  • Present and document a minimum of 250 professional, paid speaking engagements within this same 5-year period.
  • Submit professionally prepared promotional materials.
  • Receive excellent ratings from 20 past clients on professional performance evaluations.
  • Continue education in the professional speaking field.
  • 4 current CSPs watch and evaluate an unedited video of Alan speaking live at a conference

So, what does my CSP® mean to you? I have been speaking professionally for over 20 years, and I’ve been a proud member of the National Speakers Association since 2007, where I’ve also been privileged to present. You can be assured that I continue my professional education and training, every year, through conferences and workshops, specifically designed to help speakers improve their platform skills. Just as with your business, this is a life-long journey towards excellence in the field. It’s a never ending quest to be the best I can be for you and your audience.

Currently I am the only Certified Speaking Professional® who specializes in the wedding and event industry, and I speak in more and more countries each year. To find out more about the CSP you can visit NSASpeaker.org, or contact me via emailtext, use the short form on this page, or call 732.422.6362, international enquiries 001 732 422 6362.

You’re probably the only speaker I can listen to without once looking at my watch.” – Aldo Ryan, Aldo Ryan Entertainment, New York & New Jersey – read more reviews

What kind of presentations can you do for us?

Keynotes - to inspire and motivate


For keynote presentations, you can choose from inspirational topics such as “Your Attitude for Success”, “Creating an Exceptional Customer Experience” to “Are You Too Busy To Be Successful” and “Bridal Black Belt”. To see short samples of my presentations scroll up this page.

Your insights into our industry and work were uncanny.” – David Young, Nutraease, Madison, WI – read more reviews

If you’d like to find out about having me present an inspirational keynote address for your company, conference or group, please contact me via emailtext, use the short form on this page, or call 732.422.6362, international enquiries 001 732 422 6362.

Workshops & Breakouts - real tools you can use right away

Alan Berg doing a workshop for the Bay Area Wedding Network - Michelle Walker Photographer

Whether it's closing more sales, improving your website, handling email inquiries, having a more successful attitude or other business topics, Alan's versatility and deep business knowledge makes him an in-demand speaker for workshops and breakout sessions at conferences domestically and internationally.

For workshops and breakouts you can choose from such topics as Sales & Marketing topics as: “Close More Sales, Today!”, “Angry Brides – Protecting your online reputation” and creating better printed marketing materials with “Collateral Damage”. – For Websites you can have: “10 Ways Your Website is Killing Your Business”, “The One-Page Website” and “5 Things You Wish You Knew Before You Made Your Website… and how to fix them now!”  – For dealing with Gen Y and new media: “8 Tips for Better Email Conversations” and “Can Your Business Survive Without Social Media”. To see short samples of my presentations scroll up this page.

It’s obvious he knows what he’s talking about, and shares it in an interesting, passionate way with just a touch of humor and trademark grin!” – AJ Falcon, DJ AJ Falcon, Miami, FL

If you’d like to find out about having me present actionable workshops and breakouts for your company, conference or group, please contact me via emailtext, use the short form on this page, or call 732.422.6362, international enquiries 001 732 422 6362.

I really enjoyed and had some great takeaways from Alan’s multiple presentations. Would run to see him speak again! – Tracy Mueller on Facebook

What about international speaking?

Do you speak internationally?


Absolutely! To date, I’ve presented in 13 countries: the US, Canada, Mexico, Mumbai, Ireland, the UK, the British Virgin Islands, Saint Lucia, Barbados, Panama, Uruguay, Colombia, Guatemala and UAE (Dubai). I’ve also presented in 5 countries in Spanish! (in Panama, Mexico, Uruguay, Guatemala and Colombia – on sales, pricing and websites) My topics are about sales, websites, business, inspiration and choosing a better attitude. Those are universal messages. While weddings are different around the world, the business of weddings is very similar wherever I go. To see short samples of some of my presentations scroll up this page or click here for more samples. If you’d like to enquire about having me speak in your country, please contact me via emailtext, use the short form on this page, or call 732.422.6362, international enquiries 001 732 422 6362.

Engaging, energetic, enlightening and encouraging! Listening to Alan speak at the recent Weddings Online conference was time well spent. – Eamon Crosby, The Bentley Boys, Dublin & Galway, Ireland – read more reviews

Our attendees thought that your sessions were fantastic and that you were a high energy & knowledgeable speaker. – Gauri Dhawan, QnA International, Dubai – Destination Wedding Planners Congress, Los Cabos Mexico 2018

Para mi las conferencias y libros de Alan no solo son ricas en contenido, van mucho mas allá, son una fuente de inspiración para hacer las cosas, hacerlas bien y completar cada tarea que nos propongamos. – Minty Castilla, organizadora de Love Mexico, Mexico Romántico y Congreso Latinoamericano de Bodas y Eventos Especiales, Guadalajara, Mexico – lee más

His content is very meaningful and he delivers it with passion and purpose. And with a smile.” – Ankit Singh, Wedding Photographer, India

Looking for a unique way to thank the other industry professionals who refer business to you? Have me conduct a private Day of Education just for them, as your way of saying Thanks for referring business to us. That may even encourage others to want to be part of that privileged “club”.

If you’d like to find out about having me speak or do sales training, for your company, conference or group, please contact me via emailtext, use the short form on this page, or call +1.732.422.6362, international enquiries 001 732 422 6362.

For what other industries do you speak?

Do you speak outside the wedding industry?

Alan Berg at the Global Speakers Federation meeting

Here's Alan at the Global Speakers Federation meeting at the National Speakers Association annual conference in Philadelphia

Yes, of course! I don’t speak about weddings or events. I speak about business topics including sales, websites, having a better attitude and more. More often than not my audience consists of people whose businesses touch the wedding and event industry, but that makes sense since I’ve been around it for so long.

That said, I’ve done sales trainings 3 times for an HVAC manufacturer’s reps, spoken for the Florida Magazine Association and the Summer Conference Series of the Florida Club Managers Association, just to name a few. I’ve consulted with a Security Systems company, a Private Jet Charter firm and I’ve had people in my audience ranging from dentists and professional speakers to investment bankers.

You can see from the range of my topics that they’re applicable to most small and medium-sized businesses. While a few have titles that include wedding-ish words, almost all of my topics can be tailored to a non-wedding business as the core of them apply to most industries. To see if we’re a good fit for each other, please contact me via emailtext, use the short form on this page, or call 732.422.6362, international enquiries 001 732 422 6362.

His no BS style makes him personable and easy to do business with, yet professional enough to emulate. – Sondra Sneed, Author & Godscribe, Houston, TX

He’s incredibly knowledgable on anything related to marketing a wedding business.” – Alison Hargreaves, Guides for Brides, Oxfordshire, UK – Read more

Alan’s Training at the NSA Mountain West Chapter meeting was authentically Relevant, Fresh, Entertaining and Valuable. I am excited to implement all the juicy secrets he shared with us!” – Mariée Faye, Coach Marie, South Jordan, UT

Alan Berg is fantastic. He is smart, articulate, and inspiring. His advice is priceless and the experiences he shares will make you laugh out loud.” – Caitlin Vance, Hotels Unlimited, 10 properties in NJread more reviews


Upcoming Speaking Events

Here are my upcoming speaking engagements. Click on any of the titles to read more about that event and for a link to the conference’s site. To find out more about these, or any conference where you’d like me to speak, contact me via email, text, use the short form on this page, or call 732.422.6362, international enquiries 001 732 422 6362.

Date/Time Event
03/27/23 - 03/30/23All Day
Catersource/The Special Event 2023
Catersource/The Special Event 2023 Orange County Convention Center, Orlando FL

I’m so happy to be coming back to catersource and The Special Event Show in Orlando. As always, I’ll be presenting multiple times.

04/11/2312:00 am
Savannah Wedding Vendors - day of education
Savannah Wedding Vendors - day of education tbd, Savannah GA

What a thrill to be invited to Savannah GA for a great day of education.

05/20/23All Day
NSA Pacific Northwest Chapter
NSA Pacific Northwest Chapter tbd, Seattle WA

I’m very happy to be invited to speak for the local Pacific Northwest of the National Speakers Association in Seattle.

06/26/231:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Conversion Workshop @ Marquee Show
Conversion Workshop @ Marquee Show Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Schaumburg IL

Whether you’re coming to the Marquee Show or now, Join Alan Berg for a special Conversion Workshop where you’ll learn tips on how to convert more of the leads you’re already getting. Where’s the Friction that’s costing your sales?

06/27/23 - 06/29/23All Day
Marquee DJ and Photo Booth Business Conference
Marquee DJ and Photo Booth Business Conference Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Schaumburg IL

In-Person events are back! Join me at the Marquee Show in Chicagoland (Schaumburg, IL) for 3 days of great learning and networking.

07/15/23 - 07/18/23All Day
National Speakers Association - Influence 2023
National Speakers Association - Influence 2023 Rochen Shingle Creek, Orlando FL

On the top of my list of events that I will not miss, every year, is the National Speakers Association Annual Convention – Influence 2023.

08/01/239:30 am - 4:30 pm
Melbourne Mastermind Day
Melbourne Mastermind Day Avalon Castle, Cockatoo Victoria

Join me for a Mastermind Day outside Melbourne, Australia. Open to all wedding/event pros (venues, caterers, photographers, video, planners, flowers…) – @ the beautiful Avalon Castle

08/08/239:30 am - 4:30 pm
Gold Coast Mastermind Day
Gold Coast Mastermind Day Whisky Lounge, Mudgeeraba Queensland

Join me for a Mastermind Day in Gold Coast, Australia. Open to all wedding/event pros (venues, caterers, photographers, video, planners, flowers…) – @ Whisky Lounge

09/18/23 - 09/19/23All Day
Photo Booth Expo UK - PBX UK
Photo Booth Expo UK - PBX UK Novotel London West, Hammersmith London

It’s great to be asked to be the keynote speaker at the inaugural Photo Booth Expo in the UK!

09/19/234:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Conversion Workshop @ PBX London
Conversion Workshop @ PBX London South Point Casino Hotel, Las Vegas NV

Whether you’re coming to PBX in London, or not, join Alan Berg for a special Conversion Workshop where you’ll learn tips on how to convert more of the leads you’re already getting. Where’s the Friction that’s costing your sales?

11/06/23 - 11/08/23All Day
Wedding MBA 2023
Wedding MBA 2023 Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas Nevada

Keeping my streak going, I’ll be presenting again at the Wedding MBA conference in Las Vegas (I’ve presented at every WMBA since they started, over 15 years ago!).

Past Speaking Events

Mar 2023

NACE Philadelphia Day of Education

03/14/23 at tbd

Mastermind/Master Class & NACE Philly Event

03/14/23 at

Feb 2023

Association of Lodging Professionals

02/27/23 at Sheraton Downtown

Conversion Workshop @ PBX/MEX

02/20/23 at South Point Casino Hotel

Photo Booth Expo / Mobile Entertainment Expo (PBX/MEX)

02/20/23 - 02/23/23 at South Point Casino Hotel

American Rental Association - EventsU

02/11/23 at Orange County Convention Center

Private sales training - Columbus, OH

02/06/23 - 02/07/23 at –

Jan 2023

Private sales training - San Marcos, CA

01/24/23 at Private Venue

Private sales training - Georgetown, TN

01/21/23 at The Hideaway at Reed’s Estate

Central New Jersey Mastermind Day

01/17/23 at Stumpy’s Hatchet House

Private sales training - Reno, NV

01/11/23 at The Elm Estate

Dec 2022

Private sales training - Georgetown, TN

12/28/22 at Howe Farms

Venue Group Mastermind Day - Sold Out!

12/19/22 at Avalon Legacy Ranch

National Speakers Association CSP-CPAE Summit

12/16/22 - 12/18/22 at Marriott Dallas Las Colinas

Hill Country Mastermind Day

12/15/22 at Morgan Creek Barn

Nov 2022

Private sales training - Toronto, ON

11/21/22 at Private venue

Hamilton, Ontario Mastermind Day

11/20/22 at Ruby Entertainment Company

Calgary, AB Mastermind Day

11/18/22 at Image of Beauty Offices

Wedding MBA 2022

11/07/22 - 11/09/22 at Las Vegas Convention Center

Oct 2022

Say Yes to St. Lucia Romance Summit 2022

10/13/22 - 10/16/22 at St. Lucia Romance Summit

Sep 2022

Global Speakers Summit

09/29/22 - 10/02/22 at Croake Park

Irish Wedding Summit 2022

09/27/22 at Crowne Plaza

Private sales training - Hill Country, TX

09/19/22 at –

WeddingPro COR - Chicago

09/13/22 - 09/14/22 at

Stumpy's Hatchet House AXEPERIENCE

09/12/22 at

Aug 2022

Los Cabos, Mexico sales training

08/28/22 - 08/29/22 at –

NAC Annual Conference

08/14/22 - 08/18/22 at –

Black Tie Wedding Pros Presents: A Master Class with Alan Berg!

08/08/22 at

Jul 2022

Gettysburg Master Class

07/27/22 at Gettysburg Fire Department Social Hall

Marquee Wedding Show Producers Conference

07/17/22 - 07/20/22 at The Rose Hotel Chicago O’Hare

National Speakers Association - Influence 2022

07/08/22 - 07/12/22 at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

Jun 2022

Marquee DJ and Photo Booth Business Conference

06/14/22 - 06/16/22 at Hyatt Regency Schaumburg

Chicago Area Mastermind Day

06/13/22 at Hyatt Regency Schaumburg

May 2022

Lunch + Learn: Shut Up and Sell More, with Alan Berg

05/25/22 at

Catersource/The Special Event 2022

05/02/22 - 05/05/22 at Anaheim Convention Center

Apr 2022

Midwest DJs Live Mastermind Day

04/27/22 at Hyatt Regency Milwaukee

Midwest DJs Live

04/24/22 - 04/26/22 at Hyatt Regency Milwaukee

Private sales training - Harrisburg, PA

04/19/22 at –

Private sales training - Dallas, TX

04/14/22 at –

Private sales training - Atlanta, GA

04/12/22 at –

Mar 2022

DJ Mastermind Day - Birmingham UK

03/28/22 at Village Hotel Solihull

Pro Mobile DJ Conference

03/27/22 at Village Hotel Solihull

Feb 2022

Photo Booth Expo / Mobile Entertainment Expo (PBX/MEX)

02/21/22 - 02/24/22 at South Point Casino Hotel

Private sales training - Montgomery, TX

02/10/22 at –

BENG - Bridal and Event Networking Group

02/09/22 at

Private sales training - Montgomery, TX

02/08/22 at –

Private sales training - Columbus, OH

02/01/22 at –

Jan 2022

Private sales training - Philadelphia

01/20/22 at –

Private sales training - Chicago, IL

01/14/22 at –

CPDJA Conference En Français

01/11/22 at


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