Where Speaking Meets Sustainable Income
3 Revenue Strategies.
1 Game-Changing Weekend.
Limited to 250 Seats—and Only 50 Are Still Available.
We’re teaming up with Rory Vaden, CSP, CPAE, New York Times bestselling author and personal brand strategist behind multiple 8-figure businesses, to create a special edition of Thrive.
This isn’t just another workshop. It’s a revenue-generating blueprint curated by someone who has actually done it—and built not just a successful speaking business, but a scalable, multi-channel enterprise.
Rory and his wife, AJ, turned their personal brands into four separate 7-figure revenue streams—and then built two more 8-figure companies. He knows what it takes to move beyond the stage and build a business that works even when you’re not speaking.
And for the first time ever, he’s opening the playbook live for NSA members and Thrive attendees.
Get your FREE audio copy of Rory & AJ Vaden’s brand-new book: Wealthy and Well-Known: Build Your Personal Brand and Turn Your Reputation into Revenue.
It’s your first step toward building a business that thrives, even before the event begins.
Scott McKain, CSP, CPAE, Cavett Award Recipient
Once They’re Gone, Rates Go Up in the Next Tier
Includes:
$3,150
(Members)
$3,650
(Non-Members)
Designed for Real Business Impact
Laser-Focused, Business-Building Content
Thrive 2026 delivers only the content that moves your speaking business forward—nothing random, nothing diluted.
Every session aligns with our core growth pillars:
Sales • Marketing • Systems & Operations • AI • Thought Leadership
Expect clarity, strategy, and tactical takeaways you can implement immediately.
You won’t be learning alone.
Thrive Mastermind Groups are intentionally curated to blend business stages, personality styles, and experience levels so you gain deeper insights and fresh perspectives.
Walk away with true connection, accountability, and collaborative learning that continues long after the event.
Every part of Thrive 2026 is crafted around how the brain actually learns best:
This is learning that sticks—and transforms.
Enjoy an exclusive attendee rate on your stay
You’ll love:
📍 Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Two Poydras Street | New Orleans, LA 70130
✈️ Bonus Perk: NSA has secured exclusive airfare discounts* with Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines for Thrive attendees. Learn more and book your ticket now.
*Discount valid on round-trip tickets only.
Agenda Overview
Please note that Thrive programming will begin at 4:00 p.m. CT on Friday, Feb. 20, and end roughly around 12:30 p.m. CT on Sunday, Feb. 22. Our agenda is still in the works, but please take a look at our overview so you can finalize your travel plans.
Friday, Feb. 20
3:30 p.m. - General Session Doors Open
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. - General Session
6:00 p.m. - Opening Reception to Follow
Saturday, Feb. 21
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Sessions All Day
Sunday, Feb. 22
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - General Session & Closing
It’s Your Time to Thrive
No fluff. No filler. Just proven business-building insights, powerful connections, and a community that gets you.
Two Poydras St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
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