Online Business Manager for Professional Speakers
You focus on the stage. I keep the business running behind it.
I make sure every lead gets followed up and every client experience is handled, and you get 15 to 20 hours back every week without living in your inbox.
She understands the speaking business and speaking systems.
Incredibly reliable and always stays on top of her tasks.
The backbone of our operation.
Where most Professional Speakers get stuck
You know you should say YES to the speaking gigs and opportunities that could change your business. But you're already managing everything yourself, and one more thing feels like too much. Growth shouldn't mean working until midnight or giving up your weekends.
Leads go cold after the keynote.
Hot prospects from last week's event wait in your inbox while you're buried in client delivery.
Dream opportunities get a "maybe."
You want to say yes to the big stage and the next big opportunity, but you can't see how you'd manage it all.
Client experience depends on you remembering everything.
Your event planners expect a premium experience from first inquiry to final follow-up, and you're worried something will slip through the cracks.
Admin takes your evenings and weekends.
From chasing invoices at midnight to digging through Google Drive for a testimonial, the backstage work never ends.
When follow-up doesn't happen, it can quietly cost a speaking business $50K to $100K a year. The good news is that it is fixable, and you do not have to fix it alone.
Online Business Manager Services for Professional Speakers
Behind-the-scenes support is the key to building a thriving business. As your operations partner, I handle the emails, outreach, contracts, travel coordination, and event logistics so you can stay focused on growing your impact and leading your business. You focus on serving people. I keep the operations running smoothly.
Backstage VIP Day for Professional Speakers
In one focused session, I fix the operational problem that is slowing down your speaking business. Every VIP Day is customized to you.
- Half Day or Full Day
- Speaking pipeline reset
- Project management setup
- Loom walkthrough and summary
You get one day, one priority, and one less thing on your plate.
Learn more about the VIP DaySpeaker Business Audit
A 90 minute look at how your speaking business runs, from the first inquiry to the follow-up after you leave the stage. I also review your website and your outreach plan, and I make suggestions for both.
- 90 minute session
- Written summary
- Website and outreach feedback
- Credited toward a retainer
An honest look at your operations before you invest in support.
Learn more about the AuditOngoing Speaker Partnerships
Two partnership levels keep your speaking business moving. Speaker Support keeps the day to day details organized. Speaker Business Management adds team leadership, pipeline growth, and fee negotiation, so I run the business behind the brand alongside you.
- Speaker Support
- Speaker Business Management
- Monthly retainer
This support grows alongside your business.
Explore Speaker PartnershipsWhat changes when an Online Business Manager runs your operations
Fast lead follow-up.
I follow up on every lead within 24 hours.
A premium client experience.
Your clients get a premium experience without you handling every detail.
Easier yeses.
You can say YES to opportunities without the panic.
Time back.
You get 15 to 20 or more hours back every week.
Stress-free payments.
You stop chasing invoices at midnight.
Regular reporting.
You know what is working in your business.
Always supported.
You are never operationally alone again.
"As a full-time keynote speaker, I need virtual help to stay organized and on top of client requests. Jessica has been incredible."
Meet Jessica, your Online Business Manager for Professional Speakers
Hi, I'm Jessica, your new favorite Online Business Manager for Professional Speakers, and a TV show re-watcher (Friends, Hart of Dixie, and Pretty Little Liars).
Like many people during the 2020 pandemic, I moved from a traditional office job to working remotely. I fell in love with the flexibility, but I couldn't shake the thought that I might one day have to go back to an office. So I asked myself: should I find a full-time remote job, or was it finally time to start my own business? I knew I thrived on organizing emails, managing client communication, and overseeing day-to-day operations, so I started Jessica Tinner & Co. as a side business, and in 2025 I went all in.
I've been in the speaking industry since 2021. I started at Franchise Speakers, where I became the "Queen of Details," running a 107-point Stellar Service Checklist for every event. Today I support Professional Speakers one-on-one, with more than 20 years of operations experience behind me.
Why hire me as your Online Business Manager? I keep my roster small and stay in your business every week. I don't build a system and hand it off. I handle the emails, outreach, contracts, travel coordination, and event logistics, so you can stay focused on the stage.
What Professional Speakers and Teams say about working with Jessica
Jessica Tinner has become an invaluable part of my speaker support team! As a full-time keynote speaker, I need virtual help to stay organized and on top of client requests. Jessica has been incredible. She understands the speaking business and speaking systems. Furthermore, she has excellent attention to detail, takes pride in her work, and spreads good energy. In addition to the incredible logistics and operations work, she even helps our sales team member identify potential business opportunities! If you need to upgrade your speaking business and are willing to give up control and let an expert take the wheel, I highly recommend Jessica!
I've had the pleasure of working alongside Jessica for over three years and throughout this time, she has consistently impressed me with her dedication, attention to detail and commitment to excellence. Jessica is also incredibly reliable and always stays on top of her tasks. You can count on her to meet deadlines consistently and deliver high-quality work, exceeding expectations regularly. Beyond her technical skills, Jessica is a fantastic team player. She is always willing to help others, offering her expertise and support whenever needed. Her positive attitude and collaborative spirit lift the team's morale and foster a sense of camaraderie.
Jessica is the crème de la crème of systems, critical thinking, strategy, and execution. She delivers on all of it with a spirit of excellence and speed to match. She learns fast, brings her own ideas to the table, and has never once told me something couldn't be done. She's not your average admin, not even close. I recommend her without hesitation!
I highly recommend Jessica Tinner, our Director of Stellar Service and the indisputable Queen of Details at Franchise Speakers. Over the past three years, Jessica has played a crucial role in enhancing our client and speaker experiences, meticulously running our 107-point Stellar Service Checklist for every event. Her exceptional attention to detail ensures that nothing is overlooked, truly making her the backbone of our operation. If you're looking for someone who embodies commitment, precision, and a passion for service, look no further than Jessica Tinner.
Frequently asked questions about working with an Online Business Manager
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you're feeling ready, go ahead and book a call.
What does an Online Business Manager do for Professional Speakers?
An Online Business Manager (OBM) runs the operations behind your speaking business. For my Professional Speakers that means lead follow-up, event planner outreach, your CRM and pipeline, contracts, travel coordination, event logistics, invoicing support, and regular reporting, so nothing falls through the cracks and you can stay focused on the stage.
Who do you work with?
Speakers are my specialty, and most of the people I support are Professional Speakers and Keynote Speakers. I am also open to working with other industries. I keep my roster small so I can stay hands-on with every business I support. Fill out the contact form or schedule a Coffee Chat and we can see if we are a match to work together.
How is an Online Business Manager different from hiring a virtual assistant?
Most VAs need constant direction and don't understand the speaking industry. My Online Business Manager services are built specifically for Professional Speakers. I know what eSpeakers is, I understand the urgency of post-keynote follow-up, and I treat your leads like my paycheck depends on it (because it does). You get a strategic partner who thinks ahead, not someone you have to train and babysit.
Do your Online Business Manager services include setting up systems, or just managing existing ones?
Both. If you already have systems in place, I step in and run them: your CRM, your follow-up sequences, your event pipeline. If something is missing or broken, I build it. But my work doesn't stop at setup. As your Online Business Manager (OBM), I stay in the operations every week, managing the day to day, not just handing you a system and walking away.
How quickly can I start working with you?
Most Professional Speakers get onboarded within one to two weeks. I keep my roster small so I can stay hands-on with every speaking business I support, so there's sometimes a short waitlist. If you need help fast, tell me and I'll be upfront about timing.
You're one step away from reclaiming 15+ hours every week
You know you can't keep doing everything yourself. Book a 30 minute coffee chat and we'll figure out exactly what needs to come off your plate, so you can say YES to opportunities, deliver premium experiences, and stop working weekends.
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