The Buried Life

The Buried Life

Keynote Speaker: Celebrity Globe-Trotters Asking "What Do You Want to Do Before You Die?"

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The Buried Life Biography

The Buried Life (TBL) originated in 2006 when four now twenty-somethings -- Ben Nemtin, Dave Lingwood, Duncan Penn and Jonnie Penn -- set out in an old RV to complete a list of "100 Things We Want To Do Before We Die," and help out strangers along the way accomplish something on their own lists.

Originally from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, the foursome pulled a borrowed '77 Dodge Coachman RV out of a field which lost five of its six tires on the road, bought a secondhand camera for $100 on eBay and hit the road for two weeks to see how many items they could check off their list. On their journey, TBL approached people to ask the question, "What do you want to do before you die?" For everything they accomplished on their list, they helped a stranger do something on their list.

In 2007, MTV Canada approached the team check off #53: Make a TV Show but the boys respectfully declined the offer because they didn't want to give up ownership of the project they had grown to love. In 2009, MTV America re-approached the boys and offered them the chance to be executive producers of their own show and maintain creative control. This allowed them to capture their adventures in real time with no manipulation and no assistance from MTV. Since then, the grassroots movement has grown to over 1.3 million Facebook fans, more than 150,000 Twitter followers and a following from people in over 100 countries. In 2012 they completed another milestone on their list with the release of the #1 New York Times best-selling book, What Do You Want To Do Before You Die?

They boys work hard to keep The Buried Life authentic to their original vision: "Simple and practical things demonstrate that, with creativity and the help of others, a person can accomplish anything, anything is possible."

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The Buried Life is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book The Buried Life for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. The Buried Life can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Michelle Young, Brad Gilbert and Shannon Stewart. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling The Buried Life for an upcoming event.

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  • How do I book The Buried Life to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like The Buried Life for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for The Buried Life, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for The Buried Life or any other speaker of your choice.

  • How much does it cost to book The Buried Life for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for The Buried Life, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire The Buried Life, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

  • Who is the agent for The Buried Life?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like The Buried Life for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book The Buried Life for your next private or corporate function.

  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host The Buried Life or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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