Case Study

How Tom Krieglstein Got Paid for an Event He Couldn't Make

Tom Krieglstein
Meet Tom Krieglstein

Tom Krieglstein is 8x award winning keynote speaker and founder of Swift Kick Leadership, which is best known for its leadership program, Dance Floor Theory™, to train leaders on how to build a Culture of Connection™ within their teams. . Over the past two decades, Tom has delivered thousands of talks worldwide, helping audiences transform from passive groups into thriving communities. His reputation for care and professionalism keeps clients coming back.

The Challenge: Helping a Client When He Couldn’t Be There

I couldn’t be there in person, but I didn’t want to leave them hanging. They trusted me, and I wanted to point them toward someone great.

Treasure Valley reached out to book Tom for their fast-approaching September 22, 2025 event, but Tom was not available. Rather than simply decline, Tom wanted to make sure his client’s event still succeeded.

Tom needed a way to connect Treasure Valley with a trustworthy speaker who would fit their audience and expectations.

Became the Solution
How Talkadot Became the Solution

Tom referred Treasure Valley to Talkadot, knowing they could find the right fit fast. Using Talkadot’s speaker matching and data-verified feedback, Treasure Valley quickly found Jason Gibson, a speaker whose style and expertise aligned perfectly with their goals.

Because the introduction came through Talkadot, everything, from discovery to booking, was streamlined and transparent. The client was thrilled with how simple it was to find a quality speaker they could trust, and the contract was finalized within two weeks of their inquiry.

The Results: A Stronger Client Relationship and Shared Win

Treasure Valley’s event went off without a hitch, Jason Gibson was booked for the talk, and Tom still earned from the engagement through Talkadot’s referral program: 10% of the speaker booking fee.

Most importantly, Treasure Valley saw Tom as a true partner who cared about their success. Jason Gibson used Talkadot’s feedback tool at the event, and here are the results:

  • 100% found the session valuable
  • 96% would hear Jason speak again
  • 100% found the session engaging, inspiring, interactive, and relevant

Even though I couldn’t make it, I still helped my client pull off a great event and earned from it. That’s a total win.

Key Takeaways: Why This Works

  • Trust Multiplied: By referring through Talkadot, Tom strengthened his client relationship even when unavailable.
  • Revenue Without Travel: He earned a 10% referral payout from a talk he didn’t deliver.
  • Credible Matches: Treasure Valley found a data-backed, audience-verified speaker quickly.‍
  • Everyone Wins: The client got a great event, the speaker got booked, and Tom stayed top of mind for future opportunities.

Turn Missed Bookings Into New Opportunities

Tom uses Talkadot to keep serving clients, even when he’s not the one on stage. Join him and turn your next unavailable date into your next win.