A 12-Month Strategic Membership · 20 Seats Only

The speaker gets the spotlight.
You run the show.

The Showrunner Society is for virtual assistants, social media managers, and admins who support professional speakers, or want to. One live strategy meetup every month. Real systems, real access, and a public directory listing that puts you in front of speakers who are hiring.

Claim Your Seat: $450 Down See the Run of Show
12 MonthsOne live meetup monthly
20 SeatsMax, on purpose
$177/moAfter $450 down
Oct 7First meetup · Wed, 2026
Month 3Earn your directory listing
The Name Means Something

What's a showrunner, and why are you one?

In television, the showrunner is the person responsible for everything. The scripts, the budget, the schedule, the crew, the deadlines, keeping the whole production on the air. The stars get the fame. The showrunner makes the show possible.

Now look at what you do. The speaker is the talent. You are the production. The inquiries, the contracts, the travel, the content, the follow-up, the client experience: that is the show, and somebody has to run it. When it's run well, the speaker looks flawless and never has to think about why.

That's the methodology of this room. We don't train you to be "available help." We train you to run the show: to understand the speaking business well enough to anticipate it, systematize it, and become the person a speaker cannot imagine working without. The speaking industry has no governing body and no manual. This membership is where you learn it right, once, from people who actually do this work.

“The way you pour into others and give them the confidence to go from an administrative assistant to a business manager is remarkable. There are many people who can show you how to execute the speaker game, but one of the first hires you need is a rock-star admin who can handle the calls and booking leads, and is empowered to negotiate within approved parameters. If you have a VA or a full-time assistant, you need to have them take Regina's course. Yes, I highly recommend it.” John Register, CSP Paralympic Medalist | Keynote Speaker
Read This Part Honestly

Who this room is for

This is your room if:

  • You're a virtual assistant who wants to specialize in the speaking industry instead of competing with every generalist on the internet
  • You're a social media manager who posts consistently for clients and wants speakers on your roster
  • You're an admin or business manager already supporting a speaker and ready to operate at a higher level
  • You show up, do the work, and want accountability, not applause

This is not your room if:

  • You're a speaker. This membership is for support professionals only. Want your team member trained with you? That program lives at speakervas.com.
  • You're looking for a content library to collect and ignore
  • You want overnight income promises. Nobody honest makes those.
Two Rooms, One Standard

How is this different from speakervas.com?

Fair question, since I run both. Here's the plain answer.

speakervas.com is the sprint.

The Academy runs short, intensive cohorts: a few weeks, live, application only, done at full pace. It's where speakers bring their team members to be trained together, and where a VA who's ready to pay in full and move fast gets exactly that.

The Showrunner Society is the season.

Twelve months, one strategic meetup, one deliverable, and one homework assignment every month, 20 support professionals and zero speakers in the room. Built for the VA or social media manager who wants the same standard of teaching at a monthly pace and a monthly payment, with time to implement between sessions instead of drinking from a firehose.

Same teaching. Same no-hype standard. Different pace, different room, different door. If you're a speaker, your door is speakervas.com. If you run the show behind one, you're already standing at the right one.

“The conversation with Regina was eye-opening in the best way. I learned the differences between a speaker agent and a speaker manager, compensation for services, and the criteria to look for in potential clients. It helped me gain confidence in starting my own business.” Deborah Northcutt Speaker Concierge
What Your Seat Includes

Built to use, not to hoard

One live meetup, every month

Not a webinar you watch. A working session you participate in: teaching, hot seats, and Q&A. Capped at 20 members so you're a name, not a number.

One deliverable, every month

A template, checklist, or SOP framework you put to work immediately, plus a homework assignment after each session. Information without implementation is just digital clutter.

A directory listing, earned

Complete your first 3 months in good standing and you're listed on speakersupportstaff.com, where speakers go looking for vetted support. Earned, not given. That's what makes it worth something.

The full calendar, upfront

Every topic published before you spend a dime. No mystery box memberships here.

Your lane on the schedule

VAs and social media managers each see their craft on the calendar. Everyone attends everything, because a great showrunner understands the whole production.

A VIP path at Month 9

Members in good standing get the invitation to upgrade to featured VIP directory placement. Optional, and only when you've built the foundation for it.

“This is not your typical class. It’s very participant-driven. 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. 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 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 Business Manager to John Register
The 12-Month Calendar

The Run of Show

Every production has a rundown. Here's yours: twelve months, mapped, no surprises. First meetup: Wednesday, October 7, 2026, and every session ends with a homework assignment. Yellow episodes are social media months. Pink episodes are milestone months.

EP 01

The Speaking Industry Decoded

How speakers actually make money, and who the players are: bureaus, planners, associations.

EP 02

Positioning Yourself as Speaker Support

Your services, your packaging, what to charge and why.

EP 03

The Booking Pipeline Listings Issued

Inquiry to contract to invoice, and where you fit in it. Directory listings earned this month.

EP 04

Speaker CRM & Backend Systems

The tools, the workflows, the SOPs.

EP 05

Repurposing the Keynote Social Media

Turning one stage appearance into strong, strategic content. Quality over quantity: one keynote may only require up to 4 posts done right.

EP 06

Direct and Bureau Etiquette

How to communicate on your speaker's behalf without embarrassing anybody.

EP 07

Travel, Logistics & Event Prep

The unglamorous work that makes speakers look flawless.

EP 08

The Speaker Promo Cycle Social Media

What to post before, during, and after an engagement.

EP 09

One-Sheets, Speaker Reels, Fee, and Speaker Assets VIP Offer

Building and maintaining the sales toolkit. VIP directory upgrade offered this month.

EP 10

LinkedIn for Speaker Brands Social Media

The platform where speakers actually get booked.

EP 11

Client Retention

Keeping speaker clients and growing with them.

EP 12

Your Next 12 Months

Portfolio review, case studies, and where you go from here.

Core month Social media month Milestone month
“Regina has a rare gift for bringing calm to chaos. Members of my team participated in her workshops, and the impact has been immediate, lasting, and deeply meaningful. Our business runs more smoothly and our team operates with greater confidence.” Denise Hamilton Author of Indivisible | Speaker & Work Futurist
The Investment

Twenty seats. One price. No games.

$2,397

Total 12-month investment, per person

$450down, to claim your seat
11 × $177monthly payments
The 3-month commitment, no exceptions: your down payment plus your first 2 monthly payments are non-cancellable and non-refundable. If you're not ready to commit to 3 months, you're not ready for this room, and that's okay. Come back when you are.

After Month 3, you continue month to month through Month 12, and your rate never changes. One seat covers one person. No sharing, no substitutes.

First meetup: Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Claim Your Seat: $450 Down

Full terms of enrollment

Who's Running the Room

You're learning from people who actually do this

RB

Regina Baker-Chenier

Speaker Industry Strategist & Infrastructure Architect

I design and manage the teams, systems, and structure behind profitable speaking businesses, so the speaker can focus on showing up instead of catching up. I've been building online businesses since 2004 and running speaker backends since 2015: bookings, bureaus, contracts, travel, all of it. I built this room because I've watched too many talented support pros stay stuck, not for lack of skill, but because nobody ever taught them how this industry actually works. Twenty of you at a time, done right.

JT

Jessica Tinner

Online Business Manager for Speakers

Jessica is proof the methodology works. A graduate of the Academy, she now runs the operations for professional speakers herself: the follow-up, the logistics, and the details that quietly make or break a booking, all handled without the speaker ever having to think about them. She's in this room to show you what running the show looks like from the inside.

“You focus on serving people. I keep the operations running smoothly.”
KB

Katherine Bentley

15+ Years Inside the Bureau World

Katherine is the front end of the speaker engine, period. Formerly a Sales VP at Leading Authorities, she has spent 15+ years on the side of this business most support pros never get to see: how bureaus decide who gets booked, positioned, and paid. When she pulls back that curtain in this room, take notes.

“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 You're Probably Asking

Straight answers

When does the membership start?

The first live meetup is Wednesday, October 7, 2026, on Zoom. All 12 meetup dates arrive with your welcome email the moment you enroll.

Why only 20 members?

Because I answer to every member in that room. Twenty means hot seats, real feedback, and a community small enough that people know your name. More seats, less me. No thanks.

What if I can't attend a live meetup?

Meetups are recorded for members. But this room rewards the people who show up live, and your Month 3 directory listing requires live attendance at 2 of your 3 foundation meetups plus your submitted deliverables.

Is the directory listing guaranteed?

It's earned. Stay current on payments, complete the Month 1 through 3 foundation requirements, and it's yours. It is visibility, not a promise of clients. Anyone promising you clients is selling something else.

I'm a speaker. Can I join to learn what my VA should be doing?

No, this room is for support professionals only. But there's something built for exactly that: the speaker and team member program at speakervas.com.

Can I cancel?

After the 3-month commitment, yes, with written notice before your next billing date. The first 3 months are locked, no exceptions. That's not a fine-print trap, it's stated right here in daylight.

What happens after Month 12?

Members who complete all 12 months in good standing keep their basic directory listing free for another 12 months. Where you go from there is Month 12's whole conversation.

“Regina is very likely the best business manager in the speaking business. Her ability to leverage systems, deliver white-glove service, and manage teams makes her an incredible asset to any speaking business. In the ten years we've worked together, she has helped grow my business beyond what I thought was possible.” Crystal Washington, CSP, CPAE Technology Strategist & Futurist

The show doesn't run itself.
Neither does your career.

Twenty seats. Twelve months. One room where the speaking industry finally makes sense.

Claim Your Seat: $450 Down

Enrollment closes when 20 seats are filled. First meetup: Wednesday, October 7, 2026.