By: Westwood Media Group

In a world where success often feels out of reach, a select group of entrepreneurs and visionaries is rewriting the playbook — and they’re doing it on stage at The 1% Event.

Billed as one of the high-impact business conferences of the year, the 1% Event brings together elite entrepreneurs, thriving business owners, and driven professionals from across the country. The goal is simple but powerful: give attendees direct access to the strategies, connections, and mindsets that separate the successful 1% from everyone else.

But this isn’t your typical “sit quietly and take notes” conference. The 1% Event blends high-energy production with raw, tactical business insight — creating a space where ambition isn’t just welcomed, it’s expected.

A Lineup of Reputable Leaders

Each city’s event features a fresh lineup of speakers, from self-made millionaires to innovative founders who’ve disrupted entire industries.

Recent and upcoming stages include names like Cody Grandadam, a business leader with significant revenue from his ventures, and Blake and Nolan — better known as the Mullet Bros — who’ve turned their unique brand into a viral sensation while building multiple thriving ventures.

They’re joined by a variety of speakers covering sales mastery, marketing dominance, leadership development, and personal growth. Rather than focusing solely on theory, these speakers share practical insights that attendees can explore and apply.

More Than Inspiration — It’s a Business Advantage

The 1% Event stands out because it bridges motivation with execution. Every session is built around answering one question: “How can I apply this to grow my business and life right now?”

Topics range from scaling to seven figures, building authority through personal branding, leveraging social media for lead generation, and building leadership cultures that retain premier talent.

And between sessions, the networking floor turns into a deal-making arena — with introductions, partnerships, and collaborations happening in real time.

An Experience, Not Just an Event

From the moment attendees walk in, the atmosphere is charged. The red carpet experience and professional photo ops set the tone — this is about playing at a higher level. Inside, music, lighting, and stage production create an energy closer to a high-profile product launch than a traditional business seminar.

Vendor booths offer exposure to new products and services, while strategic breaks are built in to help attendees make meaningful connections.

Three Cities. One Mission.

The 2025 schedule includes:

• Springfield, Missouri — September 6th  Hosted at 1900 W Sunset St, doors open at 11:00 AM with a networking and red carpet hour from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM before the main event begins.
• Illinois — Date TBD  Following the massive turnout in Peru, Illinois, the event will return with a brand-new lineup.
• New York — November 15th  Bringing the 1% mindset to one of the competitive business capitals in the world.

Each city is a unique experience, with no recycled lineups — ensuring returning attendees always get fresh insights and opportunities.

Business Growth Meets Giving Back

Behind the spotlight, the 1% Event serves a greater purpose. It’s powered by Project Future First, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to mentoring and educating at-risk youth for free.

Through sponsorships, ticket sales, and community support, the event helps fund mentorship programs that teach life skills, business principles, and personal development to young people who need it most.

This mission adds a deeper layer to the event — attendees aren’t just investing in their future, they’re directly contributing to the next generation’s.

Why It Matters

Photo Courtesy: Project Future First

In business, proximity is power. Being in the same room as reputable achievers, hearing their unfiltered stories, and connecting with other hungry entrepreneurs can compress years of trial and error into a single weekend.

The 1% Event isn’t about hype — it’s about results. For many attendees, it has led to new clients, new business partnerships, and a new standard for what’s possible.

Tickets are available now for the Springfield, Missouri, event at ProjectFutureFirst.com. Whether you’re an established entrepreneur or just starting your journey, the 1% Event offers the kind of access, knowledge, and inspiration that can’t be downloaded or replicated.

Because at the end of the day, the difference between “good enough” and the 1% comes down to the rooms you put yourself in — and this is the room where it happens.

Disclaimer: The 1% Event offers business insights and networking opportunities but does not guarantee financial success or business outcomes. Results may vary based on individual effort and market conditions. Attendees are encouraged to conduct their own research and seek professional advice before making business decisions. The event organizers are not responsible for any financial investments or partnerships resulting from participation. All content is for educational purposes only.