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
Last year, BMI provided an incredible lunchtime performance for Rising Above attendees. In 2025, BMI will once again be our provider, with the featured artist still to be announced.
Stay tuned for more details on who will take the stage and deliver another unforgettable experience!
Register For Rising Above 2025
Summit Hosts
Day One Presenters | January 22nd
Audience: Owners, Managers and Leaders
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
Summit Event Schedule
Speakers & Event Agenda To Be Announced
Wednesday, January 22nd
(Owners, Leaders & Managers)
Summit Opening With Speed & Derron
Session 1: Corey Elliott: TBA
Session 2: Dr. Terry Daniels: Winning the Recruiting and Retention War: Strategies for Success
Session 3: Amanda Fontaine: Time Management Essentials
Session 4: Speed Marriott: Unlocking Your Story: Captivate Your Customer and Solidify Your Brand.
Session 5: Jason Younger: Lessons Learned | Local Business Success
Day 1 Closing Remarks
Thursday, January 23rd
(Sales, Service & Marketing)
Session 1: Speed & Derron: Q&A Kick Off
Session 2: Chris Lytle: Why Advertise Checklist
Session 3: Brandies Hall: Level Up Your Client Needs Analysis
Lunch Break: BMI Artist Performance
Session 4: Derron Steenbergen: Does Your Sign Match Your Reality?
Session 5: Lori Lewis: Stay Ahead: The Social Media Shifts You Can’t Afford To Ignore
Session 6: Jamie Aplin: It's Time To Put AI In Its Place
Session 7: Digital Session TBA
Summit Closing Remarks
LIVE Stream Anytime, Anywhere
Rising Above 2025 will be live-streamed and recorded through our OTT video training platform, the Ten-Minute Trainer Network. Think the power of Netflix, but focused on solving our everyday challenges.