“It is a true honor to have our company, CorpNet.com, named again on the Inc.5000 list! This is huge as our 2022 recognition secures us as our highest rank yet and I am beyond proud of the team behind us making this happen every day. We’ve all worked together to go above and beyond for our clients, have secured amazing partnerships and our future is limitless!”
CorpNet CEO Nellie Akalp

CorpNet has also achieved recognition on that list in 2015 (#2,505), 2016 (#4,856), 2020 (#4,900), 2021 (#3,134), and No. 1,813 in 2022 for an impressive 336% 3-year growth pattern.

In 1982, Inc. introduced the Inc. 500 list of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States. Since then, this prestigious list of the nation’s most successful private companies has become the hallmark of entrepreneurial success and the place where future household names first make their mark. Today, the list is a distinguished editorial award, a celebration of innovation, a network of entrepreneurial leaders, and an effective public relations showcase. The Inc. 5000 ranks companies by overall revenue growth over a three-year period. All 5,000 honoree companies are individually profiled on Inc.com.

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Who Is Milton Turcios?

Like CorpNet’s founder, Nellie Akalp, Milton is the son of immigrants and the first child in his family to be born in the United States. He values the opportunities at CorpNet and in this country — and does not take them for granted. The possibilities for achieving his potential drive him to be the best version of himself.
Milton started at CorpNet in 2011, and everyone at our company relies on him and his extensive knowledge, unwavering work ethic, and commitment to helping them whenever they need him.

His colleagues admire him as a problem solver, trainer, advisor, leader, mentor, and all-around amazing person. These characteristics make Milton an invaluable part of the CorpNet team and a catalyst for driving entrepreneurship.

While he is usually behind the scenes, know that Milton plays a role in ensuring that every CorpNet client receives exceptional service as they pursue their dream of starting a successful business.

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Who Is Nellie Akalp?

Nellie loves educating and inspiring entrepreneurs and other business professionals. She finds her inspiration to do so through God and her family.

Nellie’s husband, Phil, says that Nellie is the most passionate and committed individual he has ever met. Other CorpNet team members echo that sentiment, calling Nellie “a force of nature” and “small but mighty.” A driver and a doer, Nellie encourages others and empowers them to achieve their potential.

They also tell us she’s the most loving and loyal friend you’ll ever meet. Nellie has a way of making everyone love her — as a boss and an individual. She loves her team and her job. And it shows!

In building and growing CorpNet, Nellie’s determination has been fueled — not by money — but by the excitement and satisfaction of creating something out of nothing. She believes with her whole heart that you have to love what you do and do what you love. When you possess that passion, success naturally follows.

Watch Nellie’s video now to get to know her better and learn why everyone at CorpNet and beyond feels motivated and valued in her presence.

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Who Is Phil Akalp?

Phil says most people know him as “Nellie’s husband.” The couple has been building companies together for several decades. They sold their first company to Intuit in 2008 for $20 million — and then decided to get right back into the world of business ownership. In 2009, with four desks and PCs in the back room of their house, they launched CorpNet.

Before becoming an entrepreneur, Phil felt that he didn’t really fit in anywhere. Out of law school, he struggled to find a job as an attorney. But that was a blessing in disguise because it led him to where he truly does fit in — entrepreneurship.

As someone who thrives on keeping busy and productive, Phi’s passion and determination have been instrumental in driving CorpNet’s growth from the very beginning.

Other CorpNet team members say Phil’s magnetic personality lights up the room. They describe him as “the brains behind CorpNet” and someone who thinks out of the box.

Watch Phil’s video now to get to know more about him and his personal credo to have the most significant positive impact on those around him.

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During a stretch when the economy experienced limited growth, CorpNet achieved 120% revenue growth over the past three years.

“I am beyond thrilled about the growth of our company despite the economic uncertainties that have arose recently due to the pandemic.” shared CorpNet CEO Nellie Akalp. “As an entrepreneur, revenue growth is a top priority and I am proud of the strides CorpNet has made over the last few years. Above all, I am humbled and grateful that we’ve been given the opportunity to provide jobs and stability to our team. The last year and a half have been so uncertain for many. The fact that CorpNet’s growth has allowed us to hire new team members who were let go of their previous jobs is really what keeps me motivated and moving. Being recognized on this esteemed list is a true testament to our hard work and dedication to the business community across the United States.”

In 1982, Inc. introduced the Inc. 500 list of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States. In 2007, the Inc. 500 was expanded to the Inc. 5000 to capture a broader spectrum of the entrepreneurial landscape. Pandora, 7 Eleven, Toys ‘R’ Us, Zipcar, Zappos.com, and numerous other well-known brands have been honored by the Inc. 5000. In 2020, Inc. added the Inc. 5000 Regionals, comprising six region-specific lists, in California, Florida, the Midwest, Texas, and the New York and Washington, D.C., metro each with 250 companies areas.

In 2021, CorpNet ranked 3,134 on the list. Our company also made the list in 2015 (ranking 2,505), 2016 (ranking 4,856), and 2020 (ranking 4,900).

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Collectively, this year’s award honorees demonstrated 137 percent median growth, had $6.7 billion in total revenue, and added 17,666 jobs in the state. Where companies ranked on the list was based on percentage growth of their annual revenue from 2017 to 2019. CorpNet achieved 65 percent revenue growth in that time period.

Businesses in five other regions (D.C. Metro, Florida, Midwest, N.Y. Metro, and Texas) were also eligible to apply for regional awards. Complete results of the Inc. 5000 Regionals: 2021 can be found via inc.com/inc5000/regionals.

“With this being the first year that we applied for this meaningful award, we are thrilled to be included and recognized with other remarkable businesses in California,” shared CorpNet CEO Nellie Akalp. “My business partner (and husband) Phil and I credit this achievement to our hard-working team and our loyal customers.”

The Inc. 5000 Regionals are an expansion of Inc.’s hallmark Inc. 5000 awards, which recognize the fastest-growing private companies throughout all of America. CorpNet has also achieved national recognition on that list in 2015 (#2,505), 2016 (#4,856), and 2020 (#4,900). It has applied to be considered as an honoree on the national 2021 Inc. 5000 list and will learn the results this summer.

“It’s humbling and truly an honor for our company to be acknowledged as one of the most successful in California, especially given the challenges of the pandemic that affected so many businesses in so many industries,” said Phil Akalp, CorpNet’s chairman and chief marketing officer. “Thank you to our exceptional team members and customers. They have fueled our growth and enabled us to not only meet but exceed our expectations.”

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So Phil, CorpNet celebrated its third birthday on July 1. Congratulations! How does it feel being over the initial hump of launching the business, especially given that this is your second business?

Most people would probably be relieved; it’s stressful starting a new business.  For me, however, the “initial hump” is my favorite part of the rollercoaster ride!

How are you doing with the whole work/life balance thing? You see your wife every day at work. Do you often carry work home with you?

First and foremost, I love having a busy life – I thrive in it!  I’m always in motion and my life is colorful and eventful.  When there “downtime” finally arrives, I truly take notice, get grateful, and appreciate “wherever I’m at” and the fact that everything has “slowed down.”  …for a few minutes, anyway.

Balance…Balance …Balance.   “Balance is Key!”  My schedule literally starts at 5:30 each day until I “engage the Shutdown Sequence” at around 8 pm each night.  So, it’s critical to my sanity to keep things “compartmentalized.”  Sometimes, however, that creative – entrepreneurial spark flies in from nowhere ..  and it ignites into a full-fledged brainstorm.

Once, I was coaching my 8-year old’s soccer game when suddenly, I was struck with a great idea for a new service.  I ran off the field, mid-game, and dictated my thoughts and ideas into my iPhone.  Although the parents were a little confused, no one was injured during my “entrepreneurial seizure.”  Work is work, and home is home; and, it’s important to be “present” wherever I’m at.  But, as I just illustrated, it doesn’t always work out that way.

You’ve got a beautiful family with four children (including a teeny one!). What’s it like being Co-Founder at work and co-managing your household with your wife who is the CEO?

A lot of my friends will say things like “Happy Wife = Happy Life.”   And although I love seeing Nellie “Happy,” I’ve got a lot of input on how I want things done both at work AND at home.  I find that we are most effective when we take time out, regularly, to listen, discuss, plan and execute.

While the “execution” phase may happen separately in different locations or in a concerted effort together, the key is to be unified in our goals and aspirations.  This way, we’re moving in the same direction and growing TOGETHER!  Plus…this way, we never really run out of things to talk about.

My biggest fear for us:  I never want to be one of those couples, sitting at the dinner, each reading a different section of the newspaper with no words exchanged between each other.  I’m at my best when I’m interacting with someone who inspires me.  And Nellie … inspires me!

How has CorpNet grown since you started it three years ago? 

First, the company itself has grown in size and volume.  We started in the back room of our house with 4 desks and PCs.  When we moved CorpNet into an office park, my 10-year old somehow appropriated the back room as his personal Xbox arena; I’m still trying to figure out how that happened!?!

Today, only 3 years later, gross revenues and volume have grown about 20x.  We’re now barely fitting into our 2,500 sq ft. office…so we’re trying to throw technology, instead of “bodies,” at the growth issue.  Our core team here is super-experienced…so we’re able to provide EXCELLENT customer service at a very competitive price…but developing technology, affordably, that will support our core customer support team is critical to this goal.

This is your second company. How is it different from your first business? What lessons did you learn from that first company that change how you run CorpNet?

CorpNet is a lot smaller, lighter, and leaner than my former business… and, it has a cooler logo.  Plus, the CEO of CorpNet is so much better-looking…we thought branding my wife “Nellie” as the CEO and the face of Corpnet.com was a better move for us this time around since I was the CEO of our former company…in all candor, she is the one who runs the operations.

What’s next for CorpNet?

Although the public isn’t aware of the change, we recently released an entirely new foundation and framework underlying our live website!  So, although the front end “appears” to be the same, this new foundation will enable us to quickly and affordably develop and release new products and services that are unprecedented in our industry.  In other words, in the next 6 months, a lot of cool, new stuff is coming out at CorpNet – so Stay Tuned!

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