September Launch: The Rise To The Top Season #2 Will Rock Your World

So, I’ve been bombarded with emails, messages, DM’s on Twitter, Facebook messages, phone calls (darn voicemail..promise to get back to everyone) with people (pretty much) asking the same question: When is The Rise To The Top Season #2, where can I watch and who are the guests?

First of all, thanks for caring! Seriously, it means a lot as we have been busting our tails behind the scenes conducting interviews, doing research, traveling around the country, and most importantly listening to what you want for this season and let me tell you, I PROMISE we are going to deliver (insert smily face) the most unique and entertaining business show on TV (and online of course).

Once again, thank you for taking the time to tune in and I will see you on the air on September 6th (and on the blog of course before then).

FAQ and The Rockin’ Facts On The Rise To The Top Season #2

When is the first episode launching? Season Launch Date: September 6th, 2009 (9-6-09) at 11 AM CST.

How Often Will There Be A New Episode? Every Sunday beginning September 6th you can enjoy a NEW jampacked-episode-of-fun-entertaining-and-oh-you-will-learn-something-too-business-show.

Where Can I Watch and Interact? Short Answer: When, Where, and How You Want!

In St. Louis:
1. On TV #1: Every Sunday at 11 AM on ABC30 following This Week With George Stephanopoulos
2. On TV #2: Can’t tune in then? No worries! Catch replays every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday following Jimmy Kimmel Live at 1 AM on ABC30

If you prefer other ways to watch OR are not In St. Louis:
1. Online: Shows will ALWAYS be available with limited commercial interruption on The Rise To The Top website plus show notes on the blog and if you really like an episode, easy ways to share it with friends and embed them on your website.
2. On your cell phone: The Rise To The Top Mobile is optimized for ALL smart phones. Simply head to mobile.therisetothetop.com. You can watch full shows, check out bonus footage, the blog and more including when the next LIVE event will be taking place.
3. On your desktop: (via The Rise To The Top Desktop Widget coming soon).
4. On ITunes: Check out our Itunes Feed and catch up on shows from last season.
5. On Yahoo’s New Connected TV Service. Have a new TV from Samsung, LG, Sony or Vizio? You will be able to watch The Rise To The Top via Yahoo! TV Widgets this fall WHEREVER YOU ARE! Plus you will be able to Tweet from your TV and more surprises. Stay tuned for details.
6. Widget Fun Time. We have a brand new Widget (thanks to our good buddies at Widget Realm) which will be available by launch date. You can install the widget FOR FREE on your own website, blog, or even your Facebook account and have The Rise To The Top including major interviews with business celebrities where it is most convenient (Bloggers: *Hint* Great way to bring in new traffic!)

…..whew…. that’s it for now. Spoiler Alert: There will be even MORE ways soon.

Who Should Watch? You of course! If you are an entrepreneur, thinking about becoming an entrepreneur, want to learn more about social media for business, enjoy business but are bored by normal pleated pants business shows, want to learn about unique ways to give back to your community and be healthier person, aspire to learn more about marketing and building your brand, like hearing behind-the-scenes stories of interesting well-known folks who spill their guts and expertise, feel a little lonely in your business world (awww group hug), like to keep up with technology even if you aren’t a techie, enjoy actionable tips from experts, fun under-the-radar David vs. Goliath stories, and can stand me for about 30 minutes…then it this show is for you.

What Can We Expect? Shhhhh…I can’t reveal ALL the secrets..OK fine you convinced me to release a few.Sure we have a fancy new look this season (oooooo pretty and shiny) but it is all about giving you valuable ways to build your business, become inspired, learn about how to apply business trends right away and secret resources from our jar (no we don’t have an actual jar) of tricks.

We have SUPER A++++++++ guests. The featured guests you will probably recognize such as our first guest Anna Kournikova. But we also have some under-the-radar guests and stories that hopefully will get your butt off the couch and make something happen.

Any New Segments? You bet! Here is a run down of what we have going on for you:

-Build Your Brand 2.0: Forward-thinking game-changing idea for your business in this quickly changing world.
-Oh So That’s How You Do It! We’ve spent the time, the $ and done the research to bring you step-by-step advice and eliminate confusion on popular topics to help your business.
-Maximizing Social Media: Ok, so maybe you’ve setup a Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter account. Now what do you do especially if you want to form better relationships and grow your business? We’ve found the top “A” players in social media offering ideas on what to do and also what NOT to do.
-The Ultimate Entrepreneur Playbook: Screw the recession! We are taking a page out of the playbook to save you time and money including resources, tips from experts (including familiar favorites from last season) and more.
-Get Off Your Couch and Get Involved: Giving back, special events, and secret features (info coming soon!). Shhhhhh.

Look for special information as we lead up to the first episode. Here is a taste of what you can expect: Exclusive interview with tennis celebrity Anna Kournikova, Building Your Brand through Widgets with Brian Powell, Twitter Tips with rock star blogger Ria Sharon, plus what we did on our summer vacation.

And remember No Pleated Pants…

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Announcing Summer Business Break With The Rise To The Top + Anna Kournikova + You!

Announcing Summer Business Break with The Rise To The Top + Anna Kournikova + You

A few months ago I sat down with Elizabeth Erickson (Designer/Event Rock Star Planner you can check out her interview on The Rise To The Top here) and Dani Apted Schlottman (GM/Co-Owner St. Louis Aces Professional Tennis you can check out her interview on The Rise To The Top here) about creating THE most fun and entertaining event in St. Louis this summer.

We wanted to create something to get everyone away from the office and have a great time with an amazing crowd of like-minded young and young-at-heart entrepreneurs, business owners and simply those who just want to enjoy a great night this July all while offering some GREAT value and an unforgettable experience. Mix our private tent, some networking, complimentary open bar and Hors d’oeuvres (courtesy of our sponsors Grey Goose, Fiji Water, Heineken and Sub Zero Vodka Bar) gift bag of some GREAT items, box seats to take in high-energy professional tennis (this isn’t your grandfather’s tennis match…trust me), helping the community through our charity raffle supporting Lift For Life and you have Summer Business Break coming up on July 11th.

Oh…and Anna Kournikova is going to be there and will be stopping by our private tent for a meet + greet with all of you and you will have a chance to nab a picture with her as well. There will also be some other very special guests we will let you know about as we get closer to the event.

Tickets are now on sale right here and are very limited. We want to make sure it is an incredible experience for everyone, so once they are gone, they are gone.

Here are the details:
When is Summer Business Break? July 11th, 2009 at 5:30 PM (Private tent 5:30, tennis action begins at 7:15 PM)

Where is the event located? Dwight Davis Tennis Center in Forest Park (St. Louis, Missouri)

How much does my ticket cost? $100 (per ticket)

Where can I purchase my ticket? Tickets can be found exclusive through our website.

What do I get for my ticket price? Everything you ever dreamed of, or close at least
-Private Tent Party Entry
-Complimentary Open Bar & Hors d’oeuvre
-Box Seat to take in professional high-energy tennis
-Meet and Greet with Anna Kournikova
-A fantastic gift bag to take home
-Networking with our ALWAYS high-energy crowd
+ some surprises

Who is going to be there? Entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship-supporters, young professionals, CEOs, forward-thinkers. For the young and young-at-heart. A great event to bring a significant other or friend to as well!

Are there sponsorship opportunities? Absolutely! We have some great sponsors for the event including Grey Goose, Fiji Water, Heineken, Sub Zero Vodka Bar, We Make It Happen Concierge Services and Creative Entourage. To check out our sponsorship packet, click here.

I’m a small business own or entrepreneur looking to get my name out there at the event. Are there any special options for me?
Yes! We realize entrepreneurs and small business owners may not have zillion dollar budgets quite yet and being entrepreneurs ourselves, we understand. We have created a special package for you under our “Sponsor Ticket” package.
With a $175 (per ticket) sponsorship ticket you receive EVERYTHING you get with a regular ticket: (Private Tent Party Entry, Complimentary Open Bar & Hors d’oeuvre, Box Seat to take in professional high-energy tennis, Meet and Greet with Anna Kournikova, A fantastic gift bag to take home, Networking with our ALWAYS high-energy crowd + some surprises) and you get the following:
* Company Name Listed on Highly Visited therisetothetop.com
* Company Name Listed on Event Sponsorship Banner
* Rights to Place an Item in Event Gift Bag
Sponsor Tickets can be purchased on our special ticket website right here. If you have any questions, feel free to email me (David AT DSGagency.com)

Time to get out the sunscreen, put away the pleated pants and come out for Summer Business Break!

See you there! Will Ron Ballsiak make an appearance or is he banned?! Find out soon.
PS: If you want to stay updated on other special guests attending and occasional event announcements leading up to the event, simply enter your email in the upper-right corner of the website and subscribe to our Rise Blast.

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