Question 1

Will Talkadot contact my clients?

Accepted Answer

We contact your clients to deliver what you send them through Talkadot, like a feedback request, their results, or a Booking Confirmation. If they want to keep a copy of their feedback, they can create an account to manage it.

Beyond that, we contact them only if they choose to create their own Talkadot account, from our invite or on their own, and agree to our terms. Your leads and fees are never used to contact anyone.

Question 2

Who owns my leads? Does Talkadot sell them?

Accepted Answer

You own them. Our Terms of Service (Section 17.1) say you keep ownership of your leads and attendee feedback. We don't sell your information or your attendees' information, and we only contact your audience through follow-ups you set up.

Question 3

If I pay for Essentials then upgrade to Pro (or Pro to Elite), do I need to pay the full price again?

Accepted Answer

Your Talkadot plans are always prorated. Whatever you have not used in your current plan becomes a credit toward the new plan, and you only pay the difference for the rest of your billing cycle. You will never overpay by starting on a lower plan first!

Question 4

Is Talkadot worth it?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if your goal is to get booked more often, even if you only speak a few times a year. While at first glance Talkadot might seem like just a feedback tool, its primary role is to help you build a trusted profile that demonstrates your value to event planners.

Here’s how it works:

You become easier to hire. Vetting speakers takes planners time. A Talkadot profile, built on verified third-party data, gives them a "single source of truth" that makes their decision faster and less risky.
Your feedback becomes Proof Equity. A DIY survey is a marketing tool; a Talkadot profile is an asset you own. Think of it as a credit score for your speaking: every talk adds to it, and it stays on your profile between talks, so a few talks a year still add up.
You become discoverable. Once your profile has enough feedback, it appears in planner search, and planners can send you a booking request straight from it.

In short, Talkadot is worth it for speakers who want to turn their great feedback into more and better bookings.

Question 5

Will using Talkadot conflict with my speaker bureau or manager?

Accepted Answer

No. Your Talkadot profile gives your bureau or manager verified proof to send to clients. Leads and clients from your speaking engagements stay yours, and your leads are never used to contact anyone. A booking your bureau brings in stays your bureau's booking.

Question 6

Is Talkadot a speaker bureau?

Accepted Answer

No. Talkadot doesn't represent speakers or take over client relationships. Speakers use Talkadot to collect verified attendee feedback and leads, and those leads belong to the speaker.

Talkadot earns a booking fee only when a client first finds a speaker through Talkadot, or when a speaker asks us to negotiate a booking for them. Bookings from a speaker's own work carry no booking fee.

Question 7

Can’t I just make my own QR code?

Accepted Answer

A simple QR code only sends your audience to a link; you still have to build the survey and handle everything after it. Talkadot gives you a system to turn your audience into your next clients. Our platform doesn't just collect data; it identifies your hottest leads, captures verifiable testimonials for your professional profile, and sends the follow-ups you set up. A basic QR code creates a task for you; Talkadot creates opportunities for your business.

Question 8

This seems like a lot of work

Accepted Answer

The initial setup takes only a few minutes. You create your feedback link and can offer an optional bonus giveaway to encourage responses. Once that's done, you can reuse that same QR code slide at every speaking engagement. This one-time setup is how you collect feedback, testimonials, and leads at every talk, so you aren't manually following up, digging for clips, and building proposals from scratch. It's a small investment of time to create a professional asset that works for you long after you've left the stage.

Question 9

How do I know who’s interested in booking me?

Accepted Answer

Talkadot helps you distinguish between general interest and serious inquiries. When an audience member gives feedback, they can indicate they are interested in hiring you. Talkadot then sorts these leads for you. An audience member who provides specific details about their potential event and provides their contact information gets flagged as a "Hot Lead" in your Talk Report. This allows you to instantly see who your most qualified prospects are and prioritize your follow-up on your strongest opportunities.

Question 10

Why don’t you offer a monthly plan?

Accepted Answer

Our goal is to help you build a lasting business asset, and we've found that annual plans deliver the best results. Talkadot's value comes from consistently collecting feedback over time to create a rich, credible profile. An annual commitment helps you build a track record that gives event planners the confidence to book you. We price for long-term partnership and success, not short-term use. To see if Talkadot is right for you, sign up for a free Lite plan!

Question 11

There’s nothing novel about this. It’s just a survey tool

Accepted Answer

If all you want is the answers, a survey tool will do. Talkadot is for what the answers can do for you.

They go on your profile as Proof Equity, where planners can check them before they book you. And the people who want to hire or refer you get the follow-ups you set up.

Question 12

I already have a system that’s working. Why should I use this?

Accepted Answer

That’s great! We love speakers who are systematic about their business. Talkadot isn't here to replace your system; it's here to give it public-facing credibility. While your internal system is great for you, Talkadot provides a 3rd party trusted, professional profile you can share. Unlike generic surveys or spreadsheets, our platform:

Builds verifiable proof: It captures objective, third-party feedback that carries more weight than a testimonial on your own website.
Highlights your best leads: Our system identifies the most engaged audience members who are interested in booking you, so you know exactly who to follow up with first.
Makes you discoverable: Once your profile has enough feedback, it appears in planner search, where planners can find you and send you a booking request.

If your current system keeps your success private, Talkadot makes it public, credible, and ready to help you convert your next client.

Question 13

My client already collects feedback. Why use Talkadot

Accepted Answer

Your host collects event-wide feedback for one event. Talkadot captures speaker-specific insights that you own and control, building one persistent profile of you over time. Use it to gather testimonials, refine your talks, and prove your value to future clients.

Question 14

Won’t using Talkadot disrupt my speaking flow, especially if I like to end on a high note?

Accepted Answer

It's designed to be the opposite. Speakers use Talkadot to channel the energy from their high-note ending into direct action. By presenting a slide with your QR code, you give your audience an immediate way to connect, provide feedback, and express interest in booking you, right when their interest is at its highest. You control exactly how you frame it, so it feels like a natural and valuable part of your presentation, not a disruption. Here are some ways to tee up Talkadot: https://talk.talkadot.com/c/templates/the-three-best-ways-to-tee-up-talkadot

Question 15

Isn’t Talkadot too basic for seasoned speakers?

Accepted Answer

Not at all. While new speakers use Talkadot for feedback, seasoned speakers use it for business intelligence. You already know you're good, but our tools give you the objective data to prove it. Use Talkadot to pinpoint which parts of your message resonate most with different audiences (like C-suite vs. sales teams), gather verified testimonials for your marketing, and capture warm leads directly from the stage. It’s the data-driven proof that helps you justify higher rates with discerning clients.

Question 16

I just want leads, not feedback. Is Talkadot for me?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We make it easy for interested audience members to raise their hand for a future speaking engagement, and our system highlights your most engaged leads for effective follow up. But leads depend on who's in the room. What Talkadot can promise is your proof: every talk you run through Talkadot builds your professional profile with objective audience feedback and client testimonials, so prospective clients who discover you have the confidence to book you.

Question 17

What happens if I get negative feedback?

Accepted Answer

Critical written feedback goes to you, so you can use it to sharpen your talk. Your public profile shows attendee takeaways, and only from attendees who agreed to share them. Every rating response counts toward your overall rating, which is why planners trust it.

Question 18

Isn’t this an invasion of privacy or a bother for my audience?

Accepted Answer

No. Your audience chooses what to share. They can give feedback without leaving contact details, and their name appears publicly only if they give permission. We don't sell their information. When people know their feedback is valued, they're more likely to respond.

Question 19

How does Talkadot help me grow?

Accepted Answer

Talkadot turns your audience and client feedback into objective data that proves your value. We help you build a credible, transparent profile that gives event planners the confidence they need to book you.

Question 20

Does my audience need to download an app or anything?

Accepted Answer

No, they just scan a QR code or click a link. No apps or downloads required.

Question 21

What is Talkadot?

Accepted Answer

Talkadot is a platform that helps professional speakers get booked by showcasing what truly matters: your proven impact. Planners know the testimonials on a speaker's website were hand-picked. Talkadot builds your profile from feedback that comes straight from your audiences and the event planners who hire you, so planners can trust it. We call that your Proof Equity. Instead of being just another name on a list, your Talkadot profile serves as your single source of truth, featuring your videos, detailed testimonials, and a clear record of your success. Use Talkadot today to collect real-time audience and client feedback, gather powerful testimonials, and discover who in your audience is interested in booking you next.

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