A Night to Remember at the Elite Closing Academy Awards 2025
- Neil Betts
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
Friday was one of those evenings that hits differently. The Elite Closing Academy, Expert Empires and The Insights Group brought together a room full of people who genuinely want to see each other win. The energy was electric. The atmosphere was warm. And the whole thing felt more like a celebration of community than a formal awards night.
Somewhere in the middle of it all, my name was called for the Elite Closing Academy Closer of 2025 award. I’ll be honest, it took a moment for it to sink in. You work hard, you show up, you keep pushing, and then suddenly you’re stood there holding an award you never imagined you’d receive. To be recognised in a room of people I admire left me feeling genuinely humbled.
What made it even more special was having Rachel by my side. She’s the woman behind the man, the one who keeps everything steady while I’m off chasing the next big idea. Sharing that moment with her meant more than the award itself.
It was also a reminder of how far things have come. This year alone I’ve been honoured with the Business Growth Consultancy of the Year award and crossed the milestone of one hundred thousand subscribers on YouTube. Adding Closer of 2025 to that list still feels unreal.
But the real highlight of the night wasn’t my name on a trophy. It was what the room achieved together. Forty thousand pounds raised for charity is no small thing. That’s real impact. Seeing entrepreneurs rally behind two good causes reminded me what this community is capable of when we pull in the same direction.
I’ve added a picture and video from the night, partly so I can look back on them in years to come, and partly because moments like this deserve to be shared. I walked in hoping for a good evening. I walked out feeling grateful, grounded and inspired. If this is how 2025 is beginning, I can’t wait to see where it goes next.
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