Make sure your introduction answers the questions, “Why this speaker?”
Be upbeat!
Share something personal about the speaker.
Don’t steal the speaker’s thunder or material.
Don’t say, “Our speaker needs no introduction.”
If you are going to use humor, clear it with the speaker first.
“Working with the Ag Speakers Network was very easy. It was also very nice that we were able to work around Covid and have our money held on account until we were able to meet in person again.”