Rising Above

Building The Bridge To What's Next

For the seventh time, we’re back with Rising Above! Featuring lessons from the industry’s top trainers, this day-and-a-half live virtual event is designed to teach, coach, inspire, and motivate you to rise above the challenges of today’s sales and management environment. Rising Above 2026 will be held:

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Owners, Executives & Managers
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Day 1 Audience + Sales, Service & Marketing Teams

Don’t miss this chance to learn from the best and take your skills to the next level.

Local Business Collaboration

Rising Above Summit will once again bridge 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.

Summit Hosts

Speed Marriott

Derron Steenbergen

Day One Presenters | January 28th

Audience: Owners, Executives & Managers

Speed & Swagger

Ten-Minute Trainer Network

Stephanie Theisen

Align Strategy

Erik Therwanger

Think GREAT

Thought Leadership Panel

Group Panel Discussion

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 within our building.

Rising Above Attendee | 2025

Day Two Presenters | January 29th

Audience: Day 1 Audience + Sales, Service & Marketing Teams

Brandeis Hall

Brandeis Speaks

Jason Younger

Younger Media

Successful Sellers Panel

Group Panel Discussion

Lunch & Live Contest

Savannah Gillispie

Studio 22 Marketing

Chris Brunt

Jacobs Media

Speed & Swagger

Ten-Minute Trainer Network

Connecting The Bridge

Special Announcement

Summit Event Schedule

Agenda In Central Standard Time (CST)

Wednesday, January 28th

Audience: Owners, Leaders & Managers

Start Time: 12:00 PM CST / End Time: 4:00 PM CST

12:00 PM: Summit Opening With Speed & Derron

1:00 PM: Presenter & Topic TBA

2:00 PM: Presenter & Topic TBA
3:00 PM: Presenter & Topic TBA
4:00 PM: Presenter & Topic TBA

Day 1 Closing Remarks

Thursday, January 29th

Audience: Sales, Service & Marketing
Start Time: 9:00 AM CST / End Time: 4:00 PM CST

9:00 AM: Summit Opening with Speed & Derron

10:00 AM: Presenter & Topic TBA
11:00 AM: Presenter & Topic TBA
12:00 PM: Presenter & Topic TBA
  1:00 PM: Presenter & Topic TBA
  2:00 PM: Presenter & Topic TBA
  3:00 PM: Presenter & Topic TBA
  4:00 PM: Presenter & Topic TBA

Summit Closing Remarks