Their are over 784,000 people living in Indianapolis. So I wonder why companies pay for people from out of state, to fly in to give presentations on various subjects? Obviously this does not just happen in Indianapolis, companies pay for people from Indianapolis to fly and give presentations as well. I network and meet numerous people everyday and know there is so many awesome people living here. Many are very well established and some are on their way. With all the talent here, why would a company avoid the cost and pick an individual from the local area?

I completely understand the value of being in the flesh. We watch the Colts on T.V. but we love to actually go to the games. However when the Colts travel to another stadium, we do not follow them, we watch it on T.V.. I am a Bengals fan but I do not travel to see their game every week although I am sure, I would enjoy watching the game in person much more than on T.V.. So as an Indiana resident, I now go to Colt’s game and still get the same experience.

Is it the speakers are that talented or is it because they have created some tremendous fans? Ok, so lets say they have created a great fan base(I can respect that). With all of the technology why are some not utilizing it completely? Ok, so you feel your company must hear and see this person speak. Are they going to receive the message better if they can smell the person? Or could the same message be relayed by a local resident? Just wondering if I am missing something. Is there a lack of talent? Please someone feel me in.