Disclosure: we make one of the options on this page, so this is not an independent review. Competitor facts come from their own websites and were checked on October 21, 2026. We say where others are the better fit. Spotted something wrong? Email us and we will fix it.
Side by side
| Outspeak | Speaker's Cut | |
|---|---|---|
| Who it is | Speaker-focused post-production studio, a Spivo Inc. company (founders Marc Bjerring and Andre Bellerive) | Speaker demo reel studio near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Price | Not published | Not published; FAQ: "You set the budget, and we'll handle the rest!" |
| Method | "Hook and Book Formula" | Not named on their site |
| Edits your footage | Yes | Yes |
| Filming | Available through teams around the country | Records keynotes on site and offers "Simulated Stages" |
| Timeline | First review typically within 19 days; final within about 2 months | Not published |
| Footage they ask for | Not compared here | At least one professionally recorded keynote with good audio |
| Other content | Keynote recaps and social content | Not compared here |
| Track record | Self-reports 100+ reviews; NSA webinar sponsor in 2026 | Cites 15 years and thousands of speakers |
| Booking help | No done-for-you cold outreach campaign published | No outreach or booking service published |
| Named clients | Stephen Shapiro, Dan Chuparkoff, Pegine Echevarria, Ben Kjar, Ryan Minton | Henna Pryor, Pierre Quinn, Freddy Shegog, Hiro Iwamoto, Graham Keene |
What actually separates them
Method vs flexibility
Outspeak leads with a named storytelling approach, the "Hook and Book Formula", and it is visible in the professional speaking community, including sponsored National Speakers Association webinars in 2026. If you like knowing the framework before you hire, Outspeak explains its thinking clearly.
Speaker's Cut leads with experience and flexibility. Its FAQ says "You set the budget, and we'll handle the rest!", which suggests it scopes the project to what you can spend. It cites 15 years and thousands of speakers.
Filming
Both can get you new footage, in different ways. Speaker's Cut records keynotes on site and offers "Simulated Stages", a staged setting for when you do not have a live event to film. Outspeak arranges filming through teams around the country. If you go the simulated-stage route with anyone, ask how the footage is presented: some planners are wary of staged audiences, and our guide on how event planners evaluate speaker reels explains why.
Timeline
Outspeak publishes its timeline: first review typically within 19 days, and final within about 2 months. That is thorough, but plan for it. Speaker's Cut does not publish a turnaround, so ask.
What they need from you
Speaker's Cut's FAQ asks for at least one professionally recorded keynote with good audio, ideally with a few more. If your footage is mostly phone video or webinar recordings, raise that early. Our guide to making a reel without professional footage covers the options.
Price
Neither publishes one, so the only way to compare is to get quotes from both, for the same scope, in writing.
Which one should you choose?
Choose Outspeak if
- You want a defined storytelling method
- You want recaps and social content from the same studio
- You value a studio active in the NSA community
- A timeline of about 2 months to final works for you
Choose Speaker's Cut if
- You want a studio with a long track record
- You need your keynote recorded on site, or a simulated stage
- You want the project scoped to a budget you set
- You have at least one professionally recorded keynote
The gap neither one fills
A published price. Neither studio publishes one, so you cannot compare costs without calls. Hop On Stages publishes ours: $3,000 flat per reel, 50% to begin, 50% on completion, for a 2 to 5 minute story reel edited from footage you already have, with two rounds of revisions and a vertical cut. Turnaround is usually 2 to 3 weeks.
Booking after the reel. Neither publishes a done-for-you outreach service. We run one separately: a cold email program that pitches you to event organizers with your reel leading. Keith Ferrazzi's campaigns produced, in his words, "somewhere close to 81 qualified leads". Outreach is quoted separately.
To be fair about our side: filming is not a listed service for us. We can film or contract a crew local to you (and book a venue if needed), but it is a custom quote on top of the flat edit, while both of these studios present filming as part of what they do. See Hop On Stages vs Outspeak and Hop On Stages vs Speaker's Cut.
Questions people ask
Is Outspeak or Speaker's Cut better for a speaker demo reel?
Outspeak suits speakers who want a defined method and extra social content and can wait about 2 months. Speaker's Cut suits speakers who want a long-established studio that can also record them on site or on a simulated stage.
How much do Outspeak and Speaker's Cut cost?
Neither publishes prices. Speaker's Cut's FAQ says "You set the budget, and we'll handle the rest!" Get written quotes from both for the same scope.
Do Outspeak and Speaker's Cut film keynotes?
Both can get you footage. Speaker's Cut records on site and offers "Simulated Stages"; Outspeak arranges filming through teams around the country. Both also edit footage you send.
How long does Outspeak take?
Its site says the first review is typically within 19 days and the final within about 2 months. Speaker's Cut does not publish a turnaround.
Sources
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