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Kia Ora! Welcome to the Celebrity Speakers Exclusive Family

We’re thrilled to welcome you as an Exclusive Speaker with Celebrity Speakers New Zealand. Your story, your expertise, and your impact are what set you apart and we’re here to amplify that.

By becoming Exclusive, you gain a dedicated team focused on elevating your profile, securing the right opportunities, protecting your value, and helping your speaking career reach new heights. Below is everything you need to know about how we work together, what you can expect from us and what helps us represent you at the highest level.

How Exclusive Representation Works

One Point of Contact | One Seamless Process

All speaking enquiries and bookings are managed through Celebrity Speakers. This ensures consistent pricing, strong positioning, and a smooth experience for both you and your clients.

If someone contacts you directly, simply forward the enquiry to Louise Ryburn - she’ll ensure it lands with the right member of our Sales team.

Leave the negotiation to us - we’re very good at it.

Forwarding Enquiries

If someone contacts you directly, simply forward the enquiry to Louise Ryburn - she’ll ensure it reaches the right member of our Sales team.
Leave the negotiating to us — our team is very good at it!

Commission Structure

  • 15% commission for enquiries you forward directly to us or come via your website etc
  • 25% commission for enquiries from our client database and sales teamIf you’re unavailable for a date, please forward the enquiry anyway - it helps us nurture relationships for future bookings.

Working With Other Bureaus

You can still be booked through other reputable agencies.
We maintain shared agreements so opportunities can continue to flow from trusted partners across Aotearoa and beyond.

Suggested Reply for Direct Enquiries

Feel free to use this when someone reaches out directly:

Kia ora,
Thanks so much for your request. My speaking engagements are managed by Celebrity Speakers. I’ve copied them in, and they’ll be in touch with you shortly.

Your Online Presence

To ensure clarity, consistency, and visibility:

  • Please list Celebrity Speakers as your speaking contact on your website and social media channels.
  • Link to your profile: www.celebrityspeakers.co.nz

This removes any pressure on you to respond, and ensures enquiries go to the right place.

Keeping Us in the Loop

News, Wins & Updates

Awards, media features, new content, big milestones - we want to celebrate and promote them.
Send updates to Rachel Bird, or tag us online.

Profile Refresh

When things change let us know:

  • A current bio
  • Updated speech topics
  • New marketing images (a fresh, professional photo is essential!)

Email updates directly to Rachel Bird.

Seeing You Live

Experiencing you on stage helps us represent you with confidence.
We aim to attend your first Auckland-based event once you’re on our roster.
If you have others coming up sooner, please share the details.

What You Get as an Exclusive Speaker

Saving You Time

  • One point of contact for all speaking work
  • Full diary and travel management for your speaking events
  • Professional contracts for every engagement
  • Immediate payment after your event
  • Bureau-generated invoices if needed
  • Proper briefings and required equipment organised every time

A Dedicated Negotiator

We protect your value so you don’t have to.
We can politely decline unpaid or discounted requests on your behalf or prevent them from reaching you in the first place by being listed as your contact.

We respond to all enquiries promptly (same day or close to).
And we work seamlessly with other bureaus when they wish to book you.

Marketing Support

You’ll be featured prominently across:

  • Website with priority profile placement
  • Social media and email marketing
  • Brochures, campaigns, and industry promotions
  • Custom bios, introductions, and promotional material

With offices in Auckland, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Singapore plus global networks we support speakers looking to expand internationally.

Trusted Industry Leaders

For over 35 years, Celebrity Speakers has shaped the speaking industry in Aotearoa.
We uphold strict fee integrity, transparency, and ethical standards.
We champion diverse voices and meaningful stories that inspire positive change.

You’ll have a team of industry experts actively promoting you, sourcing opportunities, and managing every detail of your speaking engagements with professionalism and care.

Proactive Opportunity Generation

We don’t just respond to enquiries we seek them out.
You’ll be top‑of‑mind for relevant client briefs, proposals, and cross‑market opportunities.

Triannual Performance Insights

You’ll receive a triannual personalised report outlining:
• Leads generated
• Bookings secured
• Income earned

From this, we work with you to establish goals for the next four months, identify opportunities, and adapt or fix anything that needs attention to keep your momentum strong.

Full-Service Representation

Beyond speaking engagements, we can also support:

  • Product endorsements
  • Advertising campaigns
  • Influencer opportunities
  • Book publishing
  • Brand partnerships

Why Exclusivity Matters

Being Exclusive allows us to take a truly holistic approach to your speaking career.
With clarity, consistency, and a shared goal, we can:

  • Position and protect your brand
  • Increase visibility and credibility
  • Pursue higher-quality opportunities
  • Advocate for your value
  • Build long-term momentum

And you gain a team who fully understands your goals, content, audience and strengths and champions you accordingly.

Any Questions?

We’re here for you.
Reach out anytime to Louise Ryburn ([email protected] | +64 9 308 3605) or Rachel Bird.

Let us know

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