Elevating Together In 2025
Featuring lessons from the best trainers in the business, Rising Above was a day-and-a-half live virtual training event designed to teach, coach, inspire and motivate attendees to rise above the challenges of today’s sales and management environment.
Rising Above 2025 was presented on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 for Owners, Leaders and Managers and then again on Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 for Sales, Service & Marketing.
Recordings Available to select Associations, Chambers, and Guests starting February 2025.
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Local Business Collaboration
In 2025, the Rising Above Summit united broadcasters, local business owners, and community leaders to explore marketing solutions that drive growth. Attendees gained actionable insights into harnessing community connections. By collaborating with broadcasters, local advertisers, and chambers of commerce, Rising Above created a unique space for advertisers, marketing professionals, and broadcasters to shape the future of local marketing.
BMI Entertainment
BMI once again provided an unforgettable lunchtime performance for Rising Above attendees featuring artist, Sonia Leigh!
Known for her genre-defying style that blends Hip-Hop, Country, Pop, and Rock, Sonia’s storytelling and powerful lyrics have earned her a loyal fan base and chart-topping hits. She made her mark with Zac Brown Band, penning two #1 hits, and has since toured with legends like Eric Church and Willie Nelson. Her energetic performances and raw, magnetic delivery leave audiences wanting more!
Summit Hosts
Day One Presenters | January 22nd
Audience: Owners, Managers and Leaders
Corey Elliott
Borell Associates
Dr. Terry Daniels
Focal Point Coaching
Amanda Fontaine
She Gets Success
Jason Younger
Daylight Donuts
Speed Marriott
P1 Learning
I liked the diverse information that was offered by the presenters at Rising Above. It was easy to pick one thing from each presenter to implement immediately.
Rising Above Attendee | 2024
Day Two Presenters | January 23rd
Audience: Sales, Service & Marketing
Chris Lytle
Instant Sales Training
Brandeis Hall
Radio One
Sonia Leigh
BMI Musical Artist
Derron Steenbergen
Swagger Institute
Jamie Aplin
CreativeReady
Lori Lewis
Lori Lewis Media
Chris Brunt
Jacobs Media
Summit Event Schedule
Agenda In Central Standard Time (CST)
Wednesday, January 22nd
Audience: Owners, Leaders & Managers
Start Time: 10:30 AM Central
10:30 AM CST: Summit Opening with Speed & Derron
11:00 AM CST: Corey Elliott: Understanding What's on the Minds of Local Businesses
12:00 PM CST: Dr. Terry Daniels: Winning the Recruiting and Retention War: Strategies for Success
1:00 PM CST: Amanda Fontaine: Time Management Essentials
2:00 PM CST: Jason Younger: From Across The Desk: The Business Owners Perspective of the Sales Process
3:00 PM CST: Speed Marriott: Thrive in '25: Creating Value Driven Partnerships
Day 1 Closing Remarks
Thursday, January 23rd
Audience: Sales, Service & Marketing
Start Time: 8:30 AM Central
8:30 AM CST: Kickoff Q&A with Speed & Derron
9:00 AM CST: Q&A with Speed, Derron, and Brandeis
10:00 AM CST: Chris Lytle: Masters’ Course in Advertising Results
11:00 AM CST: Brandeis Hall: Level Up Your Client Needs Analysis
Lunch Break: Sonia Leigh - BMI Artist Performance
1:00 PM CST: Derron Steenbergen: Does Your Sign Match Your Reality?
2:00 PM CST: Jamie Aplin: It's Time To Put AI In Its Place
3:00 PM CST: Lori Lewis: Stay Ahead: The Social Media Shifts You Can’t Afford To Ignore
4:00 PM CST: Chris Brunt: Practical Ways to Integrate Digital Into Your Ad Campaigns
Summit Closing Remarks
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