Merrilee Kick

Merrilee Kick

Keynote Speaker: Founder & CEO of BuzzBallz, the Only Woman-Owned Distillery, Winery & Brewery in the United States

Merrilee Kick Biography

Merrilee Kick is the Founder and CEO of BuzzBallz/Southern Champion, the only woman-owned Distillery/Winery/Brewery combination in the United States. The Carrollton, Texas company manufactures ready-to-drink cocktails called BuzzBallz and Uptown Cocktails, as well as spirits like rum, vodka, gin, and bourbon and some private label brands for 7-Eleven and H-E-B. With products sold in 50 states and 27 countries, the company is family-owned and operated and home to over 650 employees in the Dallas area.

Kick is a winner of the Dallas Business Journal’s Most Admired CEO Award, the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award, EY's Winning Women, Winner of the Enterprising Women's Hall of Fame Award, Winner of the Women Presidents Organization’s and Chase Bank’s 50 Fastest Woman Owned companies, Ranked in the Top 50 DFW Businesses by D CEO Magazine and Winner of the Top Women in Grocery, Winner of the Distinguished Alumni Award from Texas Woman’s University.

Kick has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Montana, an MBA from Texas Woman’s University, and she is an alumnus of Harvard Business School.

Kick works with her two sons Alex and Andrew, and her husband Tim, in the family business.

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Merrilee Kick Speaking Topics

Product Innovation

Women in Business

Women entering a male-dominated space

Starting a Business

Merrilee Kick Videos

Kathy Ireland Interviews CEO Merrilee Kick of BuzzBallz LLC

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How much does it cost to book Merrilee Kick for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Merrilee Kick, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Merrilee Kick are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Merrilee Kick, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Merrilee Kick speak about?

Merrilee Kick is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Food & Beverage, Business Leadership, Women in Business, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Marketing, Celebrity Chef, Women and Influential Women.

Where does Merrilee Kick travel from?

Merrilee Kick generally travels from Plano, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Merrilee Kick?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Merrilee Kick for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Merrilee Kick for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Merrilee Kick or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Merrilee Kick is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Food & Beverage, Business Leadership and Women in Business. The estimated speaking fee range to book Merrilee Kick for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Merrilee Kick generally travels from Plano, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Fran Hauser, Linda Alvarado and Erica Dhawan. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Merrilee Kick for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/09/2024.

Merrilee Kick Speaking Topics

  • Product Innovation

  • Women in Business

  • Women entering a male-dominated space

  • Starting a Business

Merrilee Kick Videos

Kathy Ireland Interviews CEO Merrilee Kick of BuzzBallz LLC

Merrilee Kick Reviews

  • Merrilee was AMAZING! I am so happy we had her as our Women of Innovation Keynote!
    The DEC Network - Sep 15 2023

  • How do I book Merrilee Kick to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Merrilee Kick for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Merrilee Kick, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Merrilee Kick or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Merrilee Kick for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Merrilee Kick, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Merrilee Kick are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Merrilee Kick, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Merrilee Kick speak about?

    Merrilee Kick is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Food & Beverage, Business Leadership, Women in Business, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Marketing, Celebrity Chef, Women and Influential Women.
  • Where does Merrilee Kick travel from?

    Merrilee Kick generally travels from Plano, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Merrilee Kick?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Merrilee Kick for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Merrilee Kick for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Merrilee Kick or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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