Available as a Speaker to Local Camera Clubs
(Fee: Typically a $110 charitable contribution to
Robin's favourite charity, Wheelchair
Foundation Canada)
Speaking to local Camera Clubs on a variety of topics,
also judging photo contest, or doing educational photo critiques.
Available as a Speaker to Local Schools
(Fee: No Charge)
Robin has been a guest speaker at several schools and camera
clubs, he speaks on various topics and is usually humorous.
Speaking
to High School or College Students about being an Entrepreneur and Self Employed as an
alternative to "getting a real job", or Photography as a Profession.
Did you know that your chances of
becoming a millionaire are eight times greater as an entrepreneur, than working
in a corporation.
Did you know that entrepreneurs are
three times more likely to support charities than people working in a
corporation.
Available as a Speaker to Professional
Photography Associations
(Fee: expenses plus charitable contribution)
Robin's unusual marketing and business
philosophy are well worth listening too (his jokes not so much) . He has lectured at conventions in
Canada and USA. See below for testimonials.
Speaking Fee: for 2007 Robin
is asking for travel expenses, and in lieu of his regular speaking fee, a
donation to his favourite charity of US$375 or CAN$550. This will
allow Wheelchair Foundation Canada to purchase five wheelchairs for victims of
landmines or polio.
“ ...had the immense pleasure of being introduced to
the clever and insightful world of Robin Spencer… a humorous and slightly
irreverent look at this profession” …… “Robin delivered in spades…”
, Ward Robertson, Exposure Ontario Magazine 1999
"A Master
photographer, and masterful marketer,
Robin
Spencer's irreverent views on the state of our industry do not score points with
those who have so heavily invested in maintaining the status quo. If you as a
photographer are interested in economic viability and longevity you owe it to
yourself to invest in a day with Robin. His levity and wit will make the
learning experience entertaining, but no less poignant, and you'll walk away
with a mindset and the tools necessary to thrive and prosper."
Rene
Ruyg, MPA FPPO, master photographer and motivational speaker, Battleford, SK.
“For someone with a great sense of humour, Robin’s
no-nonsense approach to sales and profitability and a lot of cents ….. Robin had many ideas that you could take home with you... and right to
the bank”. Toronto's Central Portrait Newsletter
January 2000
“I think it’s his raw honesty that I love”,
Aaron
Reid, Scarborough Colour Lab Manager 1999
"...a
lot of very useful tips, techniques and strategies for successful marketing.
Entertaining, witty, laced with dark sarcasm... ",
Robert
Provencher, CPA. North Eastern Branch Chairman 1999
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Did
you know...
Robin has lectured throughout Canada and the USA
to many professional associations and groups, he has been the keynote speaker
for groups of 400 or more. He has given portrait
workshops and has spoken at conventions on Professional Photography,
his Business
Philosophy, Sales and Marketing. 
Portfolio Critique
and Advice