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10X Stages is a partnership between Grant Cardone and Pete “The Stage Whisperer" Vargas and featuring world-renowned Speaking Coach Pat Quinn. 10X Stages is dedicated to giving entrepreneurs the skills to grow their businesses, gain new clients, and increase their influence with stages. Pete Vargas has worked with dynamic speakers like Brandon Dawson, Gary Brecka, Natalie Dawson, Stormy Wellington, Michael Hyatt, JJ Virgin, and Grant himself to strengthen their impact. Since 2018, students have used Pete’s methodology to win over 750,000 stages, impact over 203 million people, and generate $1.1 billion in revenue.

Advance Your Reach helps people grow their businesses and spread their message through stages. The company’s mission is to impact 1 billion people across 7 spheres of influence over the next 10 years. Advance Your Reach’s founder, Pete Vargas, is known as the Stage Whisperer. Since 2003, he and his team have booked over 25,000 stages worldwide–and generated tens of millions of dollars of revenue through those stages. Pete has booked legendary speakers including Ryan Deiss, and Shark Tank’s Daymond John. He’s also shared stages with titans such as Michael Phelps, Robert Cialdini, Howie Mandel, and Brendon Burchard.

Altria has invested in its communities for more than six decades. We understand that our stakeholders expect us to lead responsibly, act transparently and be strong partners. That’s why Altria’s approach to community investment starts with a commitment to make a positive impact that responds to changes in our communities.

Amazon Small Business Academy is a free one-stop digital resource center for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners to help start, build, or launch their businesses online. Get access to our podcast, webinars, live Q&As, events, and more—all at no cost to you. Whether you’re curious about starting your own business or looking to expand, we’re here to help. Learn more at www.smallbusiness.amazon.

Constant Contact delivers for small businesses and nonprofits with powerful tools that simplify and amplify digital marketing. Whether it's driving sales, growing a customer base, or engaging an audience, we deliver the performance and guidance to build strong connections and generate powerful results. For more information, visit www.constantcontact.com

Dell Technologies is your one-stop-shop for all your technology needs. Whether it's storage, laptops, data centers, or the cloud, we offer tailored product solutions designed to keep your business productive.

Equitable is one of America’s leading financial services companies. Founded originally in 1859, the company’s mission is to help clients secure their financial well-being with advice, protection and retirement strategies for individuals, families and small businesses. We understand financial planning is about more than money. It’s about your personal needs, responsibilities and goals. Those are the key factors informing your path toward economic stability. That’s why we offer a humanistic and holistic approach to financial services that take into account the whole you.

FranNet assists individuals with the entire franchise process – from franchising an existing business to purchasing or selling a franchise. FranNet is committed to providing continuous marketing, business, and operational support so that they may be looked upon as the most knowledgeable, professional, and successful franchise consultants in the industry.

The Glenn W. Bailey Foundation serves Florida, New York, Connecticut and DC area organizations working to help us realize our vision and continue our mission of fostering pathways to success in STEM careers and entrepreneurial opportunities. Our Foundation’s focus also includes solving complex environmental and high-mortality disease research funding issues.

Global Atlantic Financial Group is a leading insurance company meeting the retirement and life insurance needs of individuals and institutions. With a strong financial foundation and risk and investment management expertise, the company delivers tailored solutions to create more secure financial futures. The company's performance has been driven by its culture and core values focused on integrity, teamwork, and the importance of building long-term client relationships.

Through Grow with Google, we aim to help everyone across America – those who make up the workforce of today and the students who will drive the workforce tomorrow – access the best of Google’s training and tools to grow their skills, careers, and businesses. You can learn more at grow.google.com.

Lexmark GO Line helps small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) make a lasting impression on the world with intentionally engineered printers and all-in-ones. Combining over 30 years of experience and expertise, Lexmark is proud to offer enterprise-class and built-for-SMB devices and features to customers worldwide. With over 7 million printers deployed in more than 170 countries, Lexmark helps customers print, secure and manage documents with ease. Make your mark with Lexmark GO Line. Visit Lexmark’s the Spot for SMBs.

Live Oak puts a groundbreaking spin on service and technology to redefine banking. We are on a mission to be America’s best small business bank. Our products help you buy, build, expand and operate your business, and high-yield savings and CD products to grow your hard-earned money. Learn more at liveoakbank.com.

The LPL Financial Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports advancing the economic well-being of underserved populations, with an emphasis on providing training for individuals interested in the financial services industry and providing resources and training to small-business owners. For more information about The LPL Financial Foundation, visit the LPL Community Involvement page.

Meta Boost is a suite of tools, training programs, and events dedicated to helping small businesses grow and equipping more people with the digital skills they need to compete for jobs in the digital economy. No matter what level of experience you have in digital marketing, Meta Boost has a learning path to help you grow and thrive. Learn more about the resources available through Boost, take an online course, or find an event near you.

The ODP Corporation (NASDAQ:ODP) is a leading provider of business services, supplies, products, and digital workplace technology solutions to small, medium, and enterprise businesses, through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform, which includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals and technicians, online presence, and approximately 1,000 stores. Through its banner brands Office Depot®, OfficeMax®, ODP Business Solutions™, Varis™, Grand&Toy®, as well as others, the Company offers its customers the tools and resources they need to focus on their passion of starting, growing, and running their business.

Principal Financial Group® is a global financial services company passionate about helping people and businesses plan, protect, invest, and retire. Our solutions help employers and business owners take care of their employees, drive business forward, and protect their long-term financial security. Learn more at principal.com/businesses

With over 50 years of experience, Progressive Commercial Insurance offers a full range of business insurance products featuring competitive rates and first-class service. They offer customized insurance solutions for both heavy and light commercial vehicles, as well as business insurance coverages including general and professional liability, workers’ compensation, business owners’ policies, and more. Progressive is a Fortune 100 company and trusted by thousands of small business owners to protect their livelihoods.

Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, helps make the world safe for exchanging digital information. Fueled by decades of security expertise, global threat research, and continuous innovation, our cybersecurity platform protects 500,000+ organizations and 250+ million individuals across clouds, networks, devices, and endpoints.

Truist Financial Corporation is a purpose-driven financial services company committed to inspiring and building better lives and communities. Truist has leading market share in many high-growth markets in the country, and offers a wide range of services including retail, small business and commercial banking; asset management; capital markets; commercial real estate; corporate and institutional banking; insurance; mortgage; payments; specialized lending; and wealth management. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Truist is a top 10 U.S. commercial bank.

Launched in 2013, The Trust (Powered by the NFLPA) provides eligible former NFL players with the support needed to succeed in life after football. Members have access to VIP concierge-level resources, experts, and premiere partners, across 3 Pillars—Personal & Business Development; Health & Wellness Resources; and Community & Connection Opportunities. Through the strength of our Pillars, we provide support and a trusted team dedicated to helping Members win in their next season.

The SCORE Foundation is the philanthropic arm of SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer business mentors providing free advice and educational programs to small business owners and entrepreneurs.

ZenBusiness is the all-in-one digital platform that makes it easy for everyone to start, run and grow their business in any of the 50 states. ZenBusiness has been recognized by Forbes as the “Best LLC Service” in the country for the second year in a row with an outstanding 4.9 rating and also offers a lot more behind a single login: tax and accounting, small business banking, domain names and website, business license, legal documents, etc… ZenBusiness is also proud to be a Public Benefit Corporation supporting underserved communities of entrepreneurs across the country.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides financial, technical, and management assistance to help Americans start, run, and grow their businesses. SCORE is a resource partner with the SBA. The SBA administers a Congressional grant, which provides SCORE with funding. SCORE volunteers work with the SBA to provide small business mentoring and training to entrepreneurs through SBA offices. More from the SBA.