Rising Above 2026

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 2026 will be presented on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026 for Owners, Leaders and Managers and then again on Thursday, January 29th, 2026 for Sales, Service & Marketing.

To gain access, reach out to support@tenminutetrainernetwork.com

Local Business Collaboration

Rising Above Summit will once again unite 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

Speed Marriott

Derron Steenbergen

Day One Presenters | January 28th

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 | 2025

Day Two Presenters | January 29th

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 28th

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 29th

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