Why Join NSA?
When it comes to your speaking business, we know that you want to be a catalyst for change. In order to do that, you need resources and insights to grow your business and master your craft. The problem is the daily grind of running your business is getting in the way of sharing your message, which makes you feel overwhelmed and discouraged. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to be successful.
We understand it’s hard to work so much and not see your business grow, which is why for nearly 50 years the National Speakers Association has helped tens of thousands of speakers propel their business.
The path is simple:
1) Connect with the community of people just like you
2) Tap into member-exclusive resources to work smarter not harder
3) Plug into events to fast-track your growth
It’s time. Join NSA today. Stop sitting behind your desk drowning in chaos, and instead get out there and ignite change.
Select Membership Benefits

Health Care
The NSA Health Trust allows members to access high quality medical, dental, and vision plans through group purchasing

Member Pricing for Events
As an NSA member, you'll get the best pricing on our annual events to sharpen your skills and expand your community.
Are you ready to join?
Which membership type is best for you and your business?
Established Speaker
Professional Members enjoy these additional benefits:
- Member discounts to all NSA national events
- Access to social media networks, including a members-only group
- Subscription to Speaker magazine and Voices of Experience® audio magazine (VOE) – Six issues/year (hard copy)
- Leadership and service opportunities through local chapter membership
Note: Chapter membership is not included with your NSA Headquarters membership. To join your local chapter, you must be an active member of NSA. Visit the chapter directory to find your local chapter
To be eligible for professional membership, you need to meet at least one of the following criteria and provide supporting documentation:
Annual Income
You have earned $25,000 or more giving presentations to live audiences of 15 or more within the 12 months prior to application (regardless of the number of engagements).*
Paid Presentations
You have received compensation for 20 or more presentations to live audiences of 15 or more within the 12 months prior to application.*
Salaried Position
You have given 20 or more presentations to live audiences of 15 or more as part of a salaried position within the 12 months prior to application.**
*Supporting documentation can include any of the following: contracts, paid invoices, check copies, speaker agreements, tax returns, a letter or documents showing revenue has been generated as a result of your speaking engagements.
**Supporting documentation: a letter from your employer (click here for template)
Not sure if you qualify for professional membership?
Contact NSA Member Services at 480-968-2552 or email MemberServices@NSAspeaker.org.
Professional membership is a $570 initial investment with a $495 annual renewal.
How Can NSA Membership Help You?
Strategies & Best Practices
Referrals from your Peers
Community, Content, Caring
Grow your Business
Build your Speaking Community
Learn About Different Business Models
Grow with NSA
Meet a few NSA members and see how membership has impacted them.

Linda Keith, CSP
One of the best business decisions I made was joining NSA. I found it after ten years as an independent trainer and, within the first three years, I doubled my income. (And I already was supporting my family!)
Jason Dorsey
NSA has changed my life. Meeting NSA members at Influence opened doors I could not have imagined: getting on The Today Show, insight into my first major book deal, and winning Entrepreneur of the Year.