schedule
april 18th – 20th
Salt Lake City, utah
Schedule
day 01
Thrusday,
April 18
02:30PM
optional pre-kickoff activities
Enjoy an option pre-kickoff activity as you arrive in Salt Lake in advance of our kickoff later this evening!
Franklin Ave Cocktails & Kitchen Downstairs 231 South Edison Street
Salt Lake City, UT
Franklin Ave Cocktails & Kitchen Downstairs 231 South Edison Street
Salt Lake City, UT
06:00PM
Kickoff
Enjoy getting to know fellow conference attendees at the kickoff happy hour and dinner!
Van Ryder
(Le Méridien Rooftop)
131 S 300 W
Salt Lake City, UT
Van Ryder
(Le Méridien Rooftop)
131 S 300 W
Salt Lake City, UT
schedule
day 02
Friday,
April 19
09:00AM
welcome
by sam rosati, kevin henderson, chandler reed & david brackett
09:15am
KEYNOTE:
Output thinking
John will discuss how to systemize your business by viewing your company through the lens of the outputs people produce. Outputs can help you manage your employees better, make your company a better place to work, and build a successful business - all while removing yourself from day-to-day operations!
by john seiffer
10:10AM
Needle in a haystack
(SMB deal sourcing)
searcher track
Gain practical and actionable insight into how to source and land your next deal from two of the best business brokers in the country.
by clint fiore & jackie Hirsch
overseas talent in smbs
operator track
Our three panelists each bring a unique viewpoint to how operators can leverage overseas talent to supercharge productivity and profitability in their small business.
by parker cox, bryant Suellentrop & cole ruud johnson
11:10AM
fraud!
searcher track
Listen to the best of the best in financial diligence discuss the quality of earnings process and what you can watch out for in target financials to protect against fraud!
by Mike Jerman
leadership lessons from veterans
operator track
It's no secret that the United States military trains some of the world's greatest leaders with pressure tested methods learned over centuries on the battlefield. Our two veteran speakers will share some of the greatest lessons they learned in the military and how you can use those lessons to lever up your leadership!
by Evelin montenegro & Caroline chapdelaine
12:00PM
lunch
Le Méridien conference space
01:30PM
The big d ... debt
searcher track
Representatives of some of the largest SBA lenders in America will share first hand knowledge about how to expertly navigate the debt process when closing on your first deal.
by lisa forrest & matt dolsky
on the other side
(after you sell your company)
operator track
While much can be said about owning and operating a business, not much thought is given to what comes next after you sell your company. Especially when that sale may require your continued involvement in the business! Two veteran ETA entrepreneurs with recent exits will open up to attendees on what to expect and what to look forward to after exit.
by Mike Botkin & Taylor wallace
02:30PM
pass the hat!
(raising equity from investors)
searcher track
Closing day is here. You've finally arrived! Business ownership is smooth sailing from here!
Not so fast.
First time buyers and serial acquirors will unpack what to expect the day(s) after closing your first deal and what you can do to make your transition as smooth as possible.
Not so fast.
First time buyers and serial acquirors will unpack what to expect the day(s) after closing your first deal and what you can do to make your transition as smooth as possible.
by ben bortner, tony cappaert & kevin bibelhausen
the role of a ceo
operator track
It's no secret that entrepreneurs wear many different hats in their businesses. So what exactly is the "chief executive" hat and what does that entail? What makes a chief executive effective?
Having acquired multiple businesses and hired a number of CEOs across his portfolio, Palmer will share what the role of a CEO in a small business is and how a CEO can be most effective when growing a small enterprise.
Having acquired multiple businesses and hired a number of CEOs across his portfolio, Palmer will share what the role of a CEO in a small business is and how a CEO can be most effective when growing a small enterprise.
by palmer higgins
3:20PM
day 1 activities
Enjoy time together with conference attendees as you discuss and learn from each other during happy hours and other optional activities for the late afternoon!
Stay at Le Méridien until 5pm and enjoy snacks and chair massages or choose an offsite networking activity:
Tailor Cooperative 4pm-6pm - Free headshots and custom suit fittings with an SMBash discount for any purchases
333 Pierpont Avenue Salt Lake City, Utah
Rock climbing at the Bouldering Project
660 S. 400 W. Suite 600 Salt Lake CIty, Utah
SLC Power Yoga 4:30pm class (towel and mat provided)
250 E. Broadway Suite 200 Salt Lake City, Utah
Tailor Cooperative 4pm-6pm - Free headshots and custom suit fittings with an SMBash discount for any purchases
333 Pierpont Avenue Salt Lake City, Utah
Rock climbing at the Bouldering Project
660 S. 400 W. Suite 600 Salt Lake CIty, Utah
SLC Power Yoga 4:30pm class (towel and mat provided)
250 E. Broadway Suite 200 Salt Lake City, Utah
6:30PM
dinner
Caffé Molise
(Upstairs Banquet Room)
404 S W Temple St, salt lake city, utah
(Upstairs Banquet Room)
404 S W Temple St, salt lake city, utah
keynote:
from the nfl to eta
From professional athlete to the world of ETA. We’re excited for Jeff to share his journey of juggling between being an NFL quarterback (recently signed by the Washington Commanders) and buying businesses. This is a special opportunity to hear from someone that has unique experiences navigating two completely different worlds, and we look forward to learning about his approach to acquiring companies.
by jeff driskel
by jeff driskel
schedule
day 03
Saturday,
April 20
09:00AM
welcome
by sam rosati, kevin henderson, chandler reed & david brackett
09:15am
KEYNOTE:
you only need one white whale
Chris brings a wealth of entrepreneurial experience to the SMBash stage. Since beginning his journey, Chris has founded and exited multiple seven and eight-figure businesses and acquired 27 MH/RV parks. Currently, Chris owns and operates six companies under his hold-co, Cofounders.
by chris koerner
10:10AM
risky business
(SMB insurance)
searcher track
Buckle up for a deep dive on SMB insurance - what to plan for, what to look for, and what to watch out for during diligence!
by Josh Richman & Andy Harbut
KPIs & Performance Tracking
operator track
When building and scaling a business, data is as good as gold. Learn how to identify, track, and measure the key performance indicators necessary to level up your business.
by Kaustubh Deo
11:10AM
how to cover your a**
(Smb legal)
searcher track
While the rewards of business ownership drive most acquisition entrepreneurs, it's not an opportunity without risk. Listen to practical advice from seasons M&A lawyers on how to manage legal risk during your deal process to improve your chances for a smooth and successful transaction.
by kevin henderson
Masterminds & peer groups
operator track
There's power in numbers, and business is no different! Chris and Rand open up about the power of masterminds and peer groups and how you can use these tools to level up your business.
by Chris Munn & Rand larsen
12:00PM
lunch
Le Méridien conference space
01:30PM
tax tips for searchers
searcher track
There's no getting around them, but there may be ways to mitigate them! We'll dive deep on taxes and their impact on your acquisition.
by laura gieseke
driving growth post-acquisition
operator track
Serial entrepreneur Chase Murdock is no stranger to building successful business. During this session he will share everything he knows about how to scale and drive growth after closing your acquisition.
by chase murdock
02:30PM
the day after closing
searcher track
Closing day is here. You've finally arrived! Business ownership is smooth sailing from here!
Not so fast.
First time buyers and serial acquirors will unpack what to expect the day(s) after closing your first deal and what you can do to make your transition as smooth as possible.
Not so fast.
First time buyers and serial acquirors will unpack what to expect the day(s) after closing your first deal and what you can do to make your transition as smooth as possible.
by josh schultz, denisse montenegro & justin turner
ai in smb
operator track
By now you've seen the headlines - AI is changing the world as we know it! SMB is no different, so learn how to embrace AI and use it to your advantage to increase productivity and profitability!
by jon matzner
3:20PM
day 2 activities
Enjoy time together with conference attendees as you discuss and learn from each other during happy hours and other optional activities for the late afternoon!
Stay at Le Meridien until 5pm and enjoy snacks and chair massages or choose an offsite networking activity:
Rock climbing at the Bouldering Project
660 S. 400 W. Suite 600 Salt Lake CIty, Utah
SLC Power Yoga 4:00pm Class (towel and mat provided)
250 E. Broadway Suite 200 Salt Lake City, Utah
Rock climbing at the Bouldering Project
660 S. 400 W. Suite 600 Salt Lake CIty, Utah
SLC Power Yoga 4:00pm Class (towel and mat provided)
250 E. Broadway Suite 200 Salt Lake City, Utah
6:30PM
dinner
Mar Muntanya
(Sixth Floor of the Hyatt Regency)
170 S West Temple
(Sixth Floor of the Hyatt Regency)
170 S West Temple
keynote:
high on eta
Listen in as former Goldman Sachs, GE Capital and Apple Finance professional, turned cannabis executive and CEO of High Times, turned acquisition entrepreneur, entertains with wild stories and lessons learned from almost a decade of building a new industry from scratch.
by paul henderson
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