EMPOWER YOUR FUTURE: MASTER SKILLS, ACHIEVE SUCCESS
WE EMPOWER BUSINESS WITH CUTTING-EDGE SKILLS THROUGH INNOVATIVE COURSES. OUR EXPERTS INSTRUCTORS PROVIDE HANDS-ON TRAINING TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS.
92% course completion rate
85+ Net Promoter Score
25% efficiency improvement
Our Story
Rise and Progress® is a global leader in coaching and training for entrepreneurial consultants. We are Noeli Maqueda and Sam Vizursky, seasoned entrepreneurs, consultants, authors, and strategic coaches. With over 20 years of experience, we've supported thousands of clients worldwide in enhancing their impact, increasing income, achieving greater freedom, and enjoying a flexible lifestyle they love and are proud of.
It Wasn’t Always Like This...
Like many successful entrepreneurs who have turned their dreams and vision into reality, our journey wasn’t always smooth. We've faced our fair share of personal and professional obstacles along the way.
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We understand what it feels like to reach out to potential clients only to be met with rejection, and the frustration of working tirelessly, month after month, with unpredictable income. We also know the emotional toll of realizing that work has consumed too much of your time, leaving little room for family and friends.
Some of our experiences included:
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The isolation and, at times, the discouragement of putting in countless hours to build a new business, often with little financial reward to show for all the effort.
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Feeling like an outsider, unsure of the next steps, as we constantly sought opportunities to grow.
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The "imposter syndrome" that crept in, making us question the value of our own expertise.
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Facing rejection while trying to stay optimistic and composed.​
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Sacrificing time with family, friends, and even our own health in the relentless pursuit of business success.
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Do any of these resonate with you? We’ve been there and want you to know you’re not alone on this journey!
Our Big Turning Point
After years of relentless work and hustle, we still felt we weren’t reaching the progress we envisioned. It became clear that something had to change—so we took a leap we hadn’t before. We chose to invest in experienced consultants, coaches, and mentors who could show us the blind spots, provide clarity, and offer a proven strategic roadmap to accelerate our growth.
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The impact was transformative. We shifted from feeling stuck to gaining real traction. The pieces began to fall into place, and we've never looked back. Over the past decade, we've consistently applied the best practices, systems, strategies, and principles we learned, fueling remarkable growth in our business.
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At Rise and Progress®, we now share these same strategies, best practices, and actionable tactics with our clients. We've empowered thousands to succeed in both business and life—and that’s where we find true joy and fulfillment!
Meet the Team
Noeli Maqueda and Sam Vizursky’s work has appeared in the Financial Times, FOX Business, Maclean's, HR Executive, Marketing Magazine, Huffington Post, Certified Management Consultant News, and many other media outlets and publications. They love traveling, music, fine wine, and world cuisine, especially sushi. More than anything, however, they treasure spending time with family.
Michael and Sam are grateful to the many consultants and contributors who share their wisdom on the blog, as well as their very talented lead web developer Vincent. Let’s take a moment to introduce to the team.
Sam Vizursky
Co-Founder and CEO
Sam has more than twenty years of consulting and business experience with companies all over the world, with a particular focus on the connection between the internet, branding, design, and marketing.
Over the last several years, Sam has spent time in North America, Europe, and Asia, where he has worked on several cross-cultural business projects. When not focusing on the business side of things, he can often be found relaxing at coffee shops with a good book, traveling the globe, or producing underground jazz and hip-hop instrumentals.
Noeli Maqueda
Co-Founder
Noeli has provided strategic advice to business leaders and consulting firms across North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Middle East. Her expertise spans over 75 industries, working with service providers to billion-dollar multinational companies such as Panasonic, Dow Jones, Sumitomo, Financial Times, Royal Bank, and many more. A sought-after speaker, Noeli has delivered keynotes and led workshops for organizations including the Certified Management Consultants Association, Canadian Internet Marketing Conference, IvyExec, and Predictive Index.