Elevating Together In 2025

Featuring lessons from the best trainers in the business, Rising Above is 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 will be presented on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 for Owners, Leaders and Managers and then again on Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 for Sales, Service & Marketing.

Local Business Collaboration

In 2025, the Rising Above Summit will unite broadcasters, local business owners, and community leaders to explore marketing solutions that drive growth. Attendees will gain actionable insights into harnessing community connections. By collaborating with broadcasters, local advertisers, and chambers of commerce, Rising Above will create a unique space for advertisers, marketing professionals, and broadcasters to shape the future of local marketing together.

BMI Entertainment

In 2025, BMI will once again provide an unforgettable lunchtime performance for Rising Above attendees, and we’re thrilled to announce that the featured artist will be 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!

Get ready for an electrifying experience as Sonia Leigh takes the stage in 2025—don’t miss it!

Summit Hosts

Speed Marriott

Derron Steenbergen

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.

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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: Master Course in Advertising Sales
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