Application

Join the Octagon Expert Bureau

The Octagon Expert Bureau is curated and invitation-only. We accept applications from experts whose body of work, professional presence, and client experience position them to serve the caliber of engagements our clients bring to us.

How It Works

Four steps from apply to listed

Apply

Complete the application below. Your demo video and bio are required; incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Review

We review every application carefully, looking at your expertise, your body of work, and your fit with our client base. We will be in touch within two weeks.

Conversation

If we see a strong fit, we will reach out to schedule a conversation with our team.

Decision

After your conversation, if it's a mutual fit, we will extend an invitation and walk you through next steps. If it's not the right fit, we will let you know.

Before You Apply

Please make sure you have the following ready before completing this application:

→A current professional bio

→A professional headshot (link)

→A demo video of a live presentation (link — required)

→A list of your topics with brief descriptions

→Links to media features or articles you've been featured in or written

Apply to Join the Octagon Expert Bureau

Contact

Full Name *

Email *

Phone *

Website

Your Work

Title / Role Descriptor *

Areas of Expertise *

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Topics You Speak or Consult On *

Languages Spoken *

Geographic Base *

Delivery Format *

VirtualIn-PersonBoth

Willing to Travel? *

YesNoDomestic Only

Engagement Types

Check all that apply *

Other:

Experience

Short Bio * (0/250 words)

Write in third person. Focus on your expertise, your clients, and the impact of your work.

Notable Clients or Engagements

Paid Engagements in Last 12 Months *

Paid engagement history is one of many factors we consider. Lack of paid engagements is not on its own a disqualifier.

Approximate Speaking / Consulting Fee Range — Domestic *

Do Your Fees Include Travel? *

YesNo

Do You Currently Work With Other Speaker Bureaus? *

YesNo

Are You Exclusively Represented by Any Bureau? *

YesNo

What Makes You Distinct

What Makes Your Work Distinctive From Others in Your Space? *

Why Do You Want to Be Part of the Octagon Expert Bureau? *

Published Works

Do you have books, workbooks, journals, courses, or other published products related to your topics? Share them below.

Assets

Links only. If accepted, we will request high-resolution files at that time.

Demo Video Link *

YouTube or Vimeo link of a live presentation — not a promotional reel

Headshot Link *

Link to a current professional headshot

Media Features or Articles

How Did You Hear About the Octagon Expert Bureau?