Hello! We are Speaker Elevation!

Hello! We are Speaker Elevation!

We promote speakers and help event planners book talent!

We promote speakers and help event planners book talent!

Speaker Elevation Services is a team of researchers and marketing experts for professional speakers, comedians, consultants and more.

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How Speaker Elevation Got Started

My name is Nona Prather and I own and operate Speaker Elevation along with my husband Brandon.

Most of our clients are professional speakers. We market clients through several different avenues such as phone calls, email campaigns and social media management.  I have worked in the speaking industry since 1992, when my Dad, Carl Potter, CSP began his own speaking business. I spent countless hours promoting my dad through phone calls, emails and mailings.

Then in 2017, My Dad and I started The Safety Institute where we represented and helped safety speakers find paid speaking gigs. Working closely with speakers and consultants over the past 30 years as taught me that every speaker needs a supportive team and that is exactly what we at Prather Marketing provide.

As a result of our work, we have seen clients:

  • save time and energy so they can focus on their strengths;
  • develop stronger presentations that inspire and motivate; and
  • find new audiences they had never considered.

On a personal note, last year my husband and I sold all our belongings, including the house and moved into a Travel Trailer full time so we can travel around the US as much as possible.

Our Team

Nona Prather

Co-Owner

Nona Prather is the owner of a booking agency for professional speakers, consultants, and entertainers. With over 30 years of experience in the speaking industry, she’s become an expert in helping individuals build successful speaking careers. Nona is also the author of 24 Ways to Get Paid to Speak and leads workshops on using paid speaking opportunities to attract clients and grow businesses.

Outside of her professional work, Nona enjoys hiking in the mountains of New Mexico with her husband, daughter, and two dogs.

Brandon Prather

Co-Owner

Brandon Prather is Co-owner of Prather Marketing Services, LLC. He specializes in research and sales.  

​Brandon has worked in sales management for over 12 years, won multiple sales awards, and holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing. 

​Brandon enjoys spending time with his family and dogs camping at the lake. 1st and foremost he’s a ‘Girl Dad’ through and through.

Beth Schmidt

Client Director

Beth has more than 30 years’ experience in Writing, Marketing, and Communications. She specializes in script writing, speaker promotion, website consulting, and account management. Her background has included executive leadership, training, public speaking, grant management, strategic internet consulting, and writing. Beth has a Bachelor’s Degree in English, Marketing, and Speech from the University of Kentucky.

Alleigh Lawrence

Marketing Coordinator

Alleigh is a recent graduate from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor’s degree in International Business and Management Information Systems. 

She manages our onboarding process, website, and marketing division.

​In her free time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, and reading.

Rose Anne Raganas

Team Leader Lead Generation

Rose has accomplished a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Management. She’s been in the field of sales and marketing for 2 years, and she has experience in call centers working with technical and email support. The pandemic opened the doors for her to become a virtual assistant.

In her free time, she loves to discover coffee shops and restaurants. She wishes to become a flight attendant, read books, go for adventures, and most especially love God and people!

Cebu Team

Call Center Managers and Social Media Team

Our Cebu team is the heart of our call center, social media, and lead generation. They’re the friendly voices on the phone, the creative minds behind our online presence, and the team working hard to connect the right people. With their dedication and teamwork, they help keep everything running smoothly and make sure we’re always growing and reaching new opportunities.