About Us

In addition to my business coaching at Sales UpRising, I am the proud owner of the local Network in Action Franchise, www.nia-nova.com!
My team andI lead local groups of Network In Action (NIA) in Arlington and Loudoun to support business owners.
I personally lead the NIAX group — our online collaboration and referral platform designed for modern entrepreneurs who are looking to expand their "outsourced sales team", specifically through referrals!

If you're actively networking but want something more structured, more intentional, and more results-driven — you're in the right place.

🔹 What is NIA?

Network In Action is a professional business networking organization built for serious business owners who want measurable growth through referrals and strategic partnerships.

Our chapters focus on:
• Structured, agenda-driven meetings
• One seat per industry
• Referral tracking & accountability
• Professional development
• Long-term relationship building

This isn’t casual networking. It’s collaborative business growth through intentional focus.

🔹 What is NIAX?

NIAX is our online networking and referral platform that connects trades, home service providers, financial professionals, and business support services — both locally and regionally to do referral business together!

Through NIAX, members can:
• Connect between meetings
• Two ways to get paid - Share and receive referrals
• Attend online events
• Promote services inside a trusted network
• Even defer referral fees to local charities to support our communities!!

It’s networking built for how business owners operate today — mobile, collaborative, and community-driven.

How We Got Started

I chose to become an NIA franchisee in support of my successful coaching business, Sales UpRising. NIA embodies everything I've taught for over a decade!! Intentionality, Focus, Revenue Growth, Community.

Before I made the decision I reached out to 2 trusted business owners, Mary Sue Dahill and Rey Martinez de Andino. Both well connected in their own right, they are now the Lead Community Builders for our in person monthly meetings!

The products and services we offer

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Our Recognition

We're highly recommended by locals on Alignable

Highly Recommended

By 5+ Local Business Owners!

Team

CEO - Ultimate Connector - Franchise owner