FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
We look forward to assisting you in the future. For your convenience, here are some of
the commonly asked questions. Please Contact Us if you have any specific needs or
questions we can address!
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How long are your presentations?
We will design the presentation to meet your time frame from 30 minutes to all day.
We have the experience to be flexible enough to adapt to your changing needs and will
do whatever we can to work within your time requirements.
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Is your work guaranteed?
All of our presentations have a 100% satisfaction guarantee - if the program does not
meet or exceed  expectations, the speaker fee will be refunded—no questions asked!
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What can we expect from your handout materials?
We provide complete presentation handouts and collateral material when appropriate.
This can be customized with your event or group logo and usually 2-6 pages long
depending on the program. We receive many compliments on the handouts!

The handout is typically emailed for copying three weeks prior to your event. If
preferred, we can simply bring the copies for a customary reproduction cost.
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What are your AV and staging requirements?
We provide our own laptop computer (1024 x 768 resolution), advance mechanism
and laser pointer.

Set up requirements:

We prefer to work from the floor rather than use a stage/riser unless the audience
exceeds 300. The area above the screen needs to be darkened in order to provide
good contrast with the presentation. We have worked with a variety of seating
configurations; however, our preferred seating is in rounds of eight. This
can be changed depending on the program and size of the group. Through our
background of planning meetings and events over the past several years, we can
assist with optimal seating configurations for your audience.

AV equipment:

A data projector (DLP or LCD) with 1200+ lumens output and 1024 x 768 (XGA)
resolution.
A screen compatible to both the size of the room and group.
A standard skirted rolling AV cart, 42-inch high (1.1M) – This is used instead of a
lectern.
A wireless lapel microphone (with audiences greater than 50 persons).
A wireless handheld microphone (with audiences greater than 50 persons).
AC power to the lectern (the cart) and to the data projector.
A sound patch from my computer to the PA system (mini-plug output). This is optional
with some programs.
A computer-projector connecting cable (up to 25 ft. or 8 meters long depending on
room size).
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What are your speaking fees?
The speaking fee depends on a number of different factors, type and length of
presentation, location and  any additional services while on location. For that, I will give
you a 100% satisfaction guarantee. You will be  delighted with the presentation or your
money back.

A 50% deposit is required to secure booking dates.
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How do you handle expenses?
Coach airfare and basic travel/meal expenses (nothing extravagant) are charged. Full
itemization and  receipts are provided. Where applicable, airfare will be shared among
clients. Every effort will be made to keep expenses to a bare minimum.
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Can you send a biography and introduction?
I will bring an introduction customized to your group and to the specific topic as
standard procedure. This will be printed in a large font for easy reading. I can also
email this in advance if desired.

More details can be found in the Bio section.
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Can you provide a publicity photo?
Click here for a photo. Additional publicity photos for your programs are available upon
request either mailed as hard copy or emailed as a high-resolution file.
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Can you provide references?
Testimonials can be found throughout this Web site. I am happy to provide specific
references upon request.
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Are you available on a specific date?
Please call us at 916.625.0608 or Contact Us to see how we can work into your
schedule.
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Do you have a one-piece promotional flyer?
Absolutely! It is available upon request either mailed as a hard copy or emailed as a
high-resolution file suitable for printing and modification (with permission) for speaker
bureau promotion.
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What do you need from us?
Call 916.625.0608, E-mail roger@rogerrickard.com, or complete the Contact Us page
and let’s set at date.

To finalize the agreement, two things are required:

A signed letter of agreement (nearly all of the details can be found in this FAQ file).
A 50% deposit. Also, if it is our first time with your group, please fill out the Contact Us
page that will give us an idea of your needs, number of people, and dates, so that we
may better customize your program.