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PHOTO: SUCCESS Enterprises<\/strong><\/p>\n

BELLINGHAM, Wash. \u2014 Nov. 12, 2020 \u2013<\/b>\u00a0eXp World Holdings, Inc.<\/a>\u00a0(Nasdaq: EXPI), the parent company of eXp Realty<\/a> and Virbela, today announced the pending acquisition of SUCCESS\u00a0Enterprises\u00a0and its related media properties, including\u00a0SUCCESS<\/i>\u00a0print magazine, SUCCESS.com, SUCCESS\u00a0newsletters, podcasts, digital training courses and affiliated social media accounts across platforms.<\/p>\n

SUCCESS\u00a0is a 123-year-old company with substantial brand recognition in the personal development industry, a global market valued at $38 billion in 2019, according to Grand View Research.\u00a0Through the acquisition, eXp World Holdings will obtain SUCCESS\u2019s established print distribution model and digital footprint, which has a combined reach of over 6 million including print readers, SUCCESS.com\u00a0website\u00a0visitors and social media followers. The acquisition also includes valuable intellectual property and assets in the personal development industry, which eXp will leverage to enhance all of the eXp brands while expanding SUCCESS\u2019s reach.<\/p>\n

The addition of SUCCESS\u00a0will amplify eXp\u2019s existing efforts to teach personal development skills. Through SUCCESS\u2019s established print and digital platforms and eXp\u2019s immersive 3D Virbela technology, eXp plans to create an ecosystem to support content, coaching, training and events in the entrepreneurial, personal development and leadership space. One of the first initiatives is to create on-demand coaching and best-in-class digital courses for business leaders across the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom inception, eXp has valued personal development as a key underpinning of the success of real estate professionals. We began distributing\u00a0SUCCESS<\/i>\u00a0magazine to every eXp agent and broker as a part of this commitment to help them succeed at the highest level,\u201d said\u00a0eXp World Holdings<\/a> CEO and Founder Glenn Sanford.<\/b>\u00a0\u201cWhen the opportunity to acquire\u00a0SUCCESS\u00a0<\/i>was presented to me by\u00a0Stuart Johnson and Success Partners<\/b>, I was all over it, because of what the publication means to me and to so many sales people and entrepreneurs. Our goal is to continue to invest and expand the SUCCESS brand. By extension, this will be an investment in our agents, brokers and eXp staff, as well as a value-add for the existing SUCCESS audience.\u201d<\/p>\n

SUCCESS and its assets were previously owned by Success Partners, based in Plano, Texas.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn considering the sale of an institution as meaningful and influential as SUCCESS, I wanted to entrust the brand with new ownership that would continue to serve the legacy SUCCESS audience,\u201d said\u00a0Success Partners CEO and Founder Stuart Johnson<\/b>. \u201cI know Glenn Sanford\u2019s vision, values and integrity. During their upcoming stewardship, I am confident he and eXp will always put the community first.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe mission of eXp World Holdings and SUCCESS\u00a0are naturally aligned,\u201d said\u00a0SUCCESS\u00a0<\/i><\/b>magazine\u2019s<\/b>\u00a0Editor-in-Chief Josh Ellis. \u201c<\/b>More people than ever are seeking work in the freelance or gig economy, as well as all forms of \u2018solopreneurship\u2019. To compete in this growing marketplace, many will pursue the personal development resources required to help them learn new skills. Our first offering together will combine our expertise and perspective with eXp\u2019s immersive technology platform Virbela to help these people reach their greatest potential.\u201d<\/p>\n

Throughout the transition of ownership, SUCCESS\u00a0will remain led by a talented team of journalists and strategists including\u00a0Chief Storytelling Officer Kindra Hall<\/b>,\u00a0Director of Digital & Commerce Lauren Cannon\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0Ellis<\/b>. SUCCESS\u00a0also welcomes\u00a0Don Hobbs<\/b>\u00a0who is joining the team as\u00a0President of SUCCESS Enterprises<\/b>\u00a0and will lead strategy and brand expansion.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am honored to contribute to SUCCESS\u2019s 123-year legacy and to bring my strategy and brand development expertise to the team,\u201d said\u00a0Hobbs<\/b>. \u201cSUCCESS\u2019s\u00a0long-standing history\u00a0paired with eXp\u2019s forward-thinking vision creates a timelessness that elevates both brands and promotes continued growth.\u201d<\/p>\n

The acquisition is currently in the early stages and is expected to be completed by first quarter 2021. For more information about eXp World Holdings and their subsidiaries go to\u00a0www.expworldholdings.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About\u00a0<\/b>SUCCESS<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

SUCCESS<\/i><\/a>\u00a0is a U.S.-based business magazine that was founded in 1897 by achievement philosopher\u00a0Orison Swett Marden. In its 123-year lifespan,\u00a0SUCCESS<\/i>\u00a0has become one the leading publications in the United States covering personal and professional development through inspiration, motivation and training. In addition to\u00a0SUCCESS\u00a0<\/i>magazine, the brand\u2019s\u00a0media properties include SUCCESS.com, SUCCESS newsletters, podcasts, digital training courses and affiliated social media accounts across platforms.<\/p>\n

About eXp World Holdings, Inc.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI) owns eXp Realty and Virbela.<\/p>\n

eXp Realty, The Real Estate Cloud Brokerage, is one of the fastest-growing, global residential real estate companies with more than 38,000 agents in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and South Africa. As a subsidiary of a publicly traded company, eXp Realty uniquely offers real estate professionals within its ranks opportunities to earn eXp World Holdings stock for production and contributions to overall company growth.<\/p>\n

Virbela is an immersive technology platform for business, events and education.\u00a0Its modern, cloud-based environment provides a virtual experience for workers, attendees, students and more to communicate, collaborate, meet and socialize. For more information, visit the company\u2019s website at\u00a0virbela.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For more information, please visit the company\u2019s website at\u00a0https:\/\/expworldholdings.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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