NSA Illinois welcomes Jim Cathcart, CSP, CPAE

May 8, 2026 – What to Do When You’re the Speaker

$85.00

Want to grow your speaking business and build a foundation that will allow it to scale? Jim Cathcart, CSP, CPAE — mentor to many of the world’s top speakers — shares strategies and insights from almost 50 years as a full-time speaker.

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Save $20 by registering online before the event. Pre-event registration closes at noon on May 7. Walk-in registration: $85 for non-members, $75 for members.

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This program will help you:

  • Refine Your Value Message
  • Focus Your Brand Identity
  • Isolate Your Optimum Clients
  • Select Your Business Model
  • Set Your Operating Standards.

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Event Schedule

  • 8:30 – 9:00am: Registration
  • 9:00 – 11:00am: Educational Program
  • 11:00 – 11:15am: Conclusion
  • 11:15 – 11:30am: Networking

MEET OUR GUEST SPEAKER

Jim Cathcart, CSP, CPAE

Jim Cathcart, CSP, CPAE

Jim Cathcart, CSP, CPAE, Cavett Recipient has been a member of NSA since 1976. (Yes, you read that correctly.) He served 10 years on NSA’s Board of Directors, was National President and is the man who designed NSA’s Professional Competencies that are used to qualify for CSP. He has received Toastmaster’s Golden Gavel Award and authored 28 books.

With almost 50 years as a full-time speaker he has delivered over 3,500 convention speeches and seminars. A guitarist and singer, he is also an avid motorcyclist with over 150,000 miles ridden worldwide. Jim’s TEDx video has almost 3 million views, and he’s constantly crafting new products to reach more people.

Jim has spoken all over the world, including all 50 US states and 25 major cities in China. He is the founder of the Professional Experts Academy and author of What To Do When You’re The Speaker. (Every member can obtain a free copy at Free.Cathcart.com 

Jim teaches How To Become A Leading Expert and serves as Mentor to many of the world’s top speakers.

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Event Registration Options

Non-Members, Current NSA-IL Member, Speakers Academy – Alumni