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Why Speakers Are Needy

(And why that is the best news your VA business has heard all year)

THE $9 REALITY GUIDE WHY SPEAKERS ARE NEEDY REGINA BAKER-CHENIER

The $9 reality guide for admins and VAs who want to work in the professional speaking industry, from someone who has actually run the backend of one for over a decade.

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Professional speakers go through virtual assistants like a revolving door.

Hire. Hope. Frustration. Exit. Repeat.

And here is what nobody tells you: it is almost never because the VA was bad at admin work. The VAs walking out of that door can run an inbox in their sleep. They fail because they have zero clue how the speaking industry works. They cannot tell a hold from a confirmed booking, a bureau from a direct client, or a routine email from a $XX,000 opportunity going cold.

Meanwhile, the general VA market is packed elbow to elbow, everybody offering the same services to the same niches. We don't know what we don't know until someone helps us see it. Eleven years ago, I had zero clue how this industry worked. Someone held my hand through that learning curve, and it changed everything.

The speaking industry is sitting right there. Full of talented, busy, genuinely needy speakers (needy in the best way: they need intentional, solution-oriented support) who cannot find people who understand their world.

This guide hands you the industry reality that 90 percent of VAs never get before they jump in.

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From a decade-long client

Regina is very likely the best business manager in the speaking business. Her ability to leverage systems, white glove customer service, and manage teams make her an incredible asset to any speaking business. She has great attention to detail and a strong sense of pride in her work. Additionally, she's great at training assistants and helping speakers uncover what's missing in their own business systems that would allow their businesses to run more efficiently and effectively. I cannot recommend Regina enough! In the ten years we've been together, she has helped grow my business beyond what I thought was possible.

Crystal Washington, CSP, CPAE, Technology Strategist & Futurist

Grab the guide and you walk away with:

  • A clear picture of how speaking businesses actually run behind the curtain, so you stop guessing and start operating.
  • The five things a speaker VA really protects: time, reputation, revenue, relationships, and delivery.
  • The seven patterns that get VAs escorted out of this industry, so you can spot them in yourself before a client does.
  • 40 real tasks speakers pay for, sorted into three skill tiers, so you know your entry point today.
  • The language to talk to a professional speaker like a peer instead of a fan, including exactly what never to say.

What You Get for $9

The Guide

Why Speakers Are Needy: The Reality Guide

Straight talk on how speaking businesses actually work behind the curtain, why speakers burn through VAs, the five things a speaker VA really protects (time, reputation, revenue, relationships, delivery), and the seven patterns that get VAs escorted out of this industry. Direct. Useful. Protective. Honest.

Bonus 1

The Speaker VA Services Menu

40 real tasks speakers pay for, organized into three skill tiers, so you can find your entry point today instead of guessing.

Bonus 2

The First Client Conversation Guide

How to talk to a professional speaker like a peer instead of a fan. Including exactly what never to say.

From a cohort graduate

I was introduced to the speaker world about two years ago, and at the time, I had no idea how it worked. Thankfully, John signed me up for Regina’s class, which turned out to be a game-changer. This is not your typical class. It’s very participant-driven, and Regina is incredibly flexible. She truly is a goddess of the speaker world! The course covers everything—from handling client and bureau inquiries, understanding step-by-step processes, and using proper communication, to learning the importance of building strong relationships. No matter what questions you have, Regina takes the time to answer them thoroughly and ensures you’re never left in the dark. She also offers one-on-one chats, which are invaluable. One of the biggest takeaways for me was the confidence I gained. By the end of the class, I felt much more comfortable navigating the speaker industry. Regina also provides customizable templates and helps you get familiar with CRM platforms like eSpeakers or Zoho, depending on what you use. It was truly one of the best classes I’ve ever taken. I walked away with confidence and a solid knowledge base that I’ll carry with me throughout my career.

Jasmin Levy, Manager to John Register, CSP, CPAE

Who This Is For

The experienced admin, VA, or project manager who is tired of the crowded general market and wants a specialty with real demand behind it. The action taker who invests in learning an industry instead of hoping a job title does the work.

Who This Is NOT For

VAs who want easy tasks, quick money, and cute Canva graphics. VAs looking for a shortcut past accountability, investment, responsibility, and action. This lane requires all four. I will not pretend otherwise for nine dollars or nine hundred.

From a specialist who niched down

If you're a virtual assistant looking to specialize in serving professional speakers, Regina Baker's The Speaker Virtual Assistant Academy is really a game-changer. This course offers everything you need to know to support speakers with their backend operations, including logistics, travel planning, speaker fees and contracts, and more. Regina’s teaching style is both engaging and supportive, and she also shares insider knowledge about the speaking industry that’s invaluable for anyone looking to serve this niche. This course is perfect for anyone who wants to niche down and work with a dynamic and rewarding client base. I highly recommend The Speaker Virtual Assistant Academy! It’s an investment that will elevate your virtual assistant business and set you apart in the industry.

Jessica Tinner, Client Engagement & Speaker Ops Specialist

About Regina

Regina Baker-Chenier

Regina Baker-Chenier is a Speaker Industry Strategist and Infrastructure Architect who has run backend operations for professional speakers since 2015, including a CSP, CPAE Hall of Fame speaker. She is the founder of Speaker Support Staff, the Speaker VAs Academy, and VP of the Virtual Assistant and Administrative Empowerment Network. She has been building online businesses since 2004 and is allergic to hype in all its forms.

From a speaker's program director

Regina has been absolutely invaluable. She helped me put the right structure, systems, and processes in place to manage Owen Fitzpatrick’s speaking business at a much higher level. Her guidance has been clear, strategic, practical, and incredibly insightful. What stands out most is that she understands not just the operations side, but the importance of creating a premium, white-glove client experience from the very first touchpoint. Her support has helped us become more organized, professional, and much more intentional in how we manage speaker inquiries, client communication, and the overall event experience.

Sandra Pou, Program Director for Owen Fitzpatrick

Questions, Answered Straight

Is this a course?
No. It is a focused guide you can read in one sitting and reference for years. The bonuses are tools you use immediately.
I'm brand new to VA work. Is this for me?
If you have real admin skills and a willingness to learn an industry, yes. If you are looking for "easy money working from your phone," no, and I mean that kindly.
I'm an experienced VA. Will I learn anything?
If you have not worked inside a speaking business, yes. This is the industry knowledge, not the admin knowledge.
Why only $9?
Because it is the front door, not the whole house. I would rather you find out for $9 whether this lane fits you than inside somebody's business.
Refunds?
No. All sales are final. No refunds are issued for any reason. Do not purchase this guide or upsell if you are not certain about it.
I have a different question.
Send email to: email@askreginabaker.com and let’s chat!

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