Expert Celebrity Talent Agency
Booked on the stages that matter. A done-for-you speaking placement service that connects experts, authors, and leaders to paid speaking opportunities.
Applications open now · Only 5 clients at a time · It all begins January 2027
You have the message. You're just not the one getting booked.
You've done the work. You have the expertise, maybe a book, maybe years on the front lines of your field. But the stages, the podcasts, and the book deals keep going to people who are louder, not better.
The truth is, being brilliant is not the same as being booked.
Most experts don't know what meeting planners are actually looking for. Their one sheet doesn't land. Their speaking titles don't sell. And there is no one, absolutely no one, picking up the phone and pitching them to the right rooms.
We position you and pitch you. You show up and shine.
We handle the details, the positioning, and the outreach, so your genius finally has someone in your corner. Here is exactly what we create and do for you.
Your Media One Sheet
A professional, meeting-planner-ready one sheet that makes you look like the authority you already are.
A 3-Minute Speaker Reel
A produced speaker reel that shows meeting planners exactly what you bring to the stage.
Your Signature Speaking Titles
We identify and describe the speaking titles meeting planners are actively searching for, so your talk gets a yes, not a maybe.
Outreach & Pitching
We reach out and pitch you to the right stages, conferences, and decision makers on your behalf.
Your thought leadership brand, built around where you want to go
Each is a separate division of the Expert Celebrity Talent Agency. You choose the one you want to focus on, and we go all in on it.
Paid Keynotes & Stages
We position you, create your materials, and pitch you to conferences, associations, and organizations looking for exactly your expertise.
The TEDx Stage
Positioning and applications for TEDx. We shape the idea worth spreading and put you in front of the stages that build global authority.
Literary Agents & Publishers
We develop your pitch and your messaging, then reach out to literary agents and traditional publishers on your behalf.
The advocate I wish I'd had
For more than thirty years, Ruth Klein has helped experts, authors, and leaders turn their message into visibility, authority, and a lasting platform. Now she is doing it as your advocate.
- 7x bestselling author
- Host and producer of the TV show The Book Club with Ruth Klein
- Founder of Expert Celebrity Branding
- Featured in O: The Oprah Magazine
- Keynote speaker and book proposal expert
"When I was starting out, I wish I knew someone like me. Someone who believed in my message, knew the rooms I needed to be in, helped me identify and position my expertise, and would open the door. That is exactly who I am for my clients today."
Ruth KleinWho this is for
The rooms we open
- Women's organizations and summits
- Business and leadership conferences
- Health and wellness events
- Associations and industry conferences
- TEDx and signature stages
The experts we say "yes" to
- You have a book, or a message worth a book
- You have expertise built over real years
- You have some stage or media experience, or you're ready for it
- You are ready to have an advocate, not just a coach
How it works
Apply
Tell us about you, your message, and the stages you want. It takes just a few minutes.
Ruth Reviews
Ruth personally reviews every application to make sure the agency is the right fit for you.
A Personal Conversation
If it's a match, you and Ruth talk directly about your goals and the plan to get you there.
Onboarding
We begin building your materials, your positioning, and your outreach strategy together.
Clients are accepted from the end of October 2026 · It all begins January 2027
Only five clients at a time
This is hands-on, done-for-you advocacy. To give each client the attention they deserve, we keep it small. Applications open now as a waitlist.
Let's get you seen, booked, and paid.
Share your story and your goals below. Ruth personally reviews every application and will be in touch about next steps. Five seats. Applications open now. It all begins January 2027.
Frequently asked
What's included?
Full done-for-you advocacy: your media one sheet, a 3-minute speaker reel, your signature speaking titles that meeting planners search for, and direct outreach and pitching to the right stages on your behalf. Across our three divisions that covers paid speaking, TEDx, and book deals with literary agents and traditional publishers.
Are all speaking engagements paid?
The majority of the opportunities we pursue are paid. We always aim for paid stages first, though we cannot promise that every single engagement will be paid.
When does it start?
Applications are open now as a waitlist. Ruth begins accepting clients at the end of October 2026, and the work begins in January 2027.
Do I need a book?
No. A book helps, but it is not required. If you have a strong message, real expertise, and you're ready to be on stage, you may be a fit.
How many clients do you take?
Only five at a time. This is intimate, hands-on advocacy, so spots are limited and applications are reviewed personally by Ruth.
Brand visibility strategist, host of the TV show, The Book Club with Ruth Klein, and master book coach helping experts turn their message into a book, a brand, and a lasting legacy.