Featuring lessons from the best trainers in the business, Rising Above 3.0 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 3.0 was presented on Wednesday, January 26th, 2022 for Leaders and Managers and then again on Thursday, January 27th, 2022 for Sellers. All registered members will have access to each of the recorded sessions 90 days post-event!

Registration for the Rising Above: The Ascent To Greatness is available for participating State Broadcasters Associations Members. Session Recordings Coming Soon!

Since 2020, Rising Above has brought you a wide range of musical talent and this year Curb Records recording artist and country music singer/songwriter Hannah Ellis joined us LIVE for Rising Above.

The Campbellsville, Kentucky-native’s voice – a mix of favorite flannel, sparkling pink wine and welcome – is the friend we always wanted.

Ellis recently made her Grand Ole Opry debut, has toured with Gavin DeGraw, Dwight Yoakam, Devin Dawson, and many others, and has toured as part of the CMT “Next Women of Country” Tour. Ellis was invited back by her college alma mater to be featured in a national television advertising campaign about pursuing and achieving your dreams. Hannah Ellis’ debut single, “Us” (Official Video) along with  “Home And A Hometown” are available now on Curb Records, with more music to follow!

Wednesday, January 26th (Leaders & Managers) 

 Opening Remarks

 Laurie Kahn & Patty Kincaid | Updated Tricks To Attract, Hire, and Retain Top Talent 

 Brandeis Hall | New Sales Meetings That Sales Teams WANT To Attend

 Jeff Fanselow | Conscious Inclusion in the Workplace

 Speed Marriott & Derron Steenbergen | Q&A Discussion

 Industry Celebration Preview

Thursday, January 27th (Leaders, Managers, Sellers, Station Employees)

 Opening Remarks

 Paul Moehring | How You Can Become a Goal Getter Not Just a Goal Setter! 

 Tammy Wellbrock | Utilizing Challenging Times to Build a Resilient Mindset 

 Jamie Aplin | Brand Building vs. Sales Activation: Creative Campaigns That Do Both

 Chris Lytle | Q&A Lunch & Learn

 Jessica Jett-Hill | Taking the Guesswork Out of Digital Strategies and Budgets

 Brandeis Hall | 5 Things Your Advertisers Want You to Know (But Will Never Tell You)

 Speed Marriott & Derron Steenbergen | 22 Little Things To Make 2022 Big

 Industry Celebration | Live BMI Entertainment / Q&A With Hannah Ellis

 Closing Remarks