A festival for business owners, operators, investors & teams.

October 9-10, 2024
Columbia, MO

BUILD RELATIONSHIPS. GROW YOUR COMPANY.

purchase 2024 Passes

All-In

$10,000

We take care of everything
(Slightly beyond reason)

Act like you own the event.
All-inclusive (hotel, food, VIP access to events)
Additional guest pass to The Atrium.
Invites to Speaker-only events.
Reserved seating to all programming.

Flagship

$3,000

Access People & Programming
(The Atrium lounge & invite-only content)

Connect directly with attendees and speakers.
Priority access to Main Stage & Summit Sessions.
Exclusive access to The Atrium.
Invite-only events

Classic

$1,000

All Programming
(All stages & smaller, topical discussions)


Learn as much as your heart desires.
Priority access to Main Stage programming.
Access to Summit Sessions.

General Admission

$250

Main Stage Programming
(Be in the mix.)


Join us downtown and enjoy the lively atmosphere bumping shoulders with 1,000+ business owners.
Access to Main Stage programming.

What to Expect

We are gathering the entire SMB ecosystem, from manufacturing, construction, oil & gas, and retail to technology, CPG, aerospace, & media.

Choose your own adventure amongst a diverse set of presentations, interviews, interactive workshops, and conversations across multiple stages, venues, & restaurants.

For operators

Get in the weeds with others about the challenges you face operating your business:

People Management, Scaling & Growth, Marketing, eCommerce, Healthcare, Distribution, Logistics, Remote Leadership, Manufacturing, and more

For owners

Share notes with others from the front lines of running a business:

Growth & Scaling, Replacing Yourself as CEO, Leadership, Succession, Legacy, & Family Business, When to Sell, Navigating Due Diligence, Not Burning Out, and more

For investors

Whether you’re just getting started or are adding to the portfolio:

Starting a Holdco, Raising Capital, Navigating Due Diligence, How to Source Deals, Pitfalls to Avoid, and more

For teams

Build relationships with others at every level and learn how to develop skills personally and as a team:

Setting Up Better Systems, Team Workshops, AI Tools, Branding, Marketing, Navigating a Career Path, and more.

The Atrium: Experience

Flagship and All-in pass holders receive access to The Atrium, a luxury experience open throughout the event.

You’ll have all-day access to a full espresso and coffee bar and a wide variety of craft snack options. Endless freshly-made food items prepared to grab and enjoy in the lounge or while on the move. An incredible refreshment station including a fun array of sparkling waters, craft sodas, kombuchas, and teas to keep your energy high.

Live music throughout the days will accompany small-group tastings, workshops, and in The Trenches Q&As with select speakers before or after they present.

The Atrium will offer versatile spaces built for conversation and connecting with fellow attendees and speakers. It’s an immersive space to converse, relax, meet, work, eat, play, and reconvene.

Get Access

Connect with Speakers

Speaker Q&A in The Trenches

exclusive tastings & activites

food & Drinks

space to converse

build relationships

2024 speakers

  • Chris Powers

    FORT CAPITAL

  • Brent Beshore

    PERMANENT EQUITY

  • BRYCE ROBERTS

    INDIE.VC

  • CHRIS MUNN

    THE FAIRFIELD COMPANY

  • Wade Foster

    ZAPIER

  • Shane Parrish

    FARNAM STREET

  • MIKE BECKHAM

    SIMPLE MODERN

  • ASH MARSH

    MARSH COLLECTIVE

  • TRISH HIGGINS

    CHENMARK

  • DAVID PERELL

    WRITE OF PASSAGE

  • Michael Curry

    APEX PHYSICS PARTNERS

  • BILL D'ALESSANDRO

    NATURAL DOG CO

  • Brian Whorley

    PAYTIENT

  • JOHN MARSH

    MARSH COLLECTIVE

  • JAMES HIGGINS

    CHENMARK

  • Jesse Pujji

    GATEWAY X

  • Jamie Shah

    UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO

  • JOHN GARRETT

    COMMUNITY IMPACT

  • KEVIN MCARDLE

    BIG BAND SOFTWARE

  • Peter Lehrman

    Peter Lehrman

    AXIAL

  • Calley Means

    Calley Means

    TRUEMED

  • Rina White

    Rina White

    TWAIN CAPITAL

  • Ray Hayles

    Ray Hayles

    WALKER LUMBER

  • Nick Huber

    Nick Huber

    BOLT STORAGE

  • Sieva Kozinsky

    ENDURING VENTURES

  • Patrick O'Shaughnessy

    POSITIVE SUM

  • Shiloe Bear

    Shiloe Bear

    CREEK DEVELOPMENT & APOLLO PERMITS

  • KEITH BURNS

    APEX PHYSICS PARTNERS

  • Craig Fuller

    FLYING FINANCIAL GROUP

  • ROMEEN SHETH

    METASYS

  • Andrew Youderian

    eCOMMERCEFUEL

  • MITCHELL BALDRIGDE

    BALDRIDGE FINANCIAL

  • Xavier Helgesen

    ENDURING VENTURES

  • Preston Holland

    FLYING FINANCIAL GROUP

  • TAMARA WINTER

    STRIPE PRESS

  • Eric Jorgenson

    SCRIBE MEDIA / ROLLING.FUN

  • David Senra

    FOUNDERS PODCAST

  • JEFF SANDS

    DORSET PARTNERS

  • EMILY HOLDMAN

    PERMANENT EQUITY

  • Rob Labonne

    LABONNE’S MARKETS

  • Steve Cockram

    GIANT WORLDWIDE

  • Andy Schornack

    FLAGSHIP BANK

  • MARK BROOKS

    PERMANENT EQUITY

  • Nate Ungarean

    AIM RECYCLING

  • Joe Riley

    PATRIOT FAMILY HOMES

  • Adam Guy

    UPPER CRUST FOOD SERVICE

  • John Coleman

    SOVEREIGN’S CAPITAL

  • Jason Illian

    HIGHMOUNT CAPITAL

  • Zane Wilemon

    UBUNTU LIFE

  • JORY CAULKINS

    ENDURING COMPANIES

  • Justin Vogt

    EVERMORE INDUSTRIES

  • Jake Smilovitz

    TCG

  • Peter Ostapko

    KINSMEN JOURNAL

  • Trevor Brock

    CROSSTIMBERS CAPITAL

  • Roman Khan

    PEAK 21

  • TIM HANSON

    PERMANENT EQUITY

  • LIZ GULLIVER

    KUNIK

  • Trevor Hightower

    MACFARLAN

  • jd foote

    FAMILY CAPITAL

  • Jordan Strebeck

    FORTRESS ENERGY

  • Kelcey Lehrich

    365 HOLDINGS

  • Eric Pacifici

    SMB LAW GROUP

  • Kevin Henderson

    SMB LAW GROUP

  • Mike Botkin

    ONEOUTDOOR HOLDINGS

  • Ben Stegmann

    SECOND MILE SERVICE CO

  • Thomas Ince

    LP FIRST CAPITAL

  • Austin Adams

    BUXTON CAPITAL

  • Ben Rudman

    CHARIS

  • MILLS SNELL

    AQUA SEAL ROOFING

  • John Hall

    RELEVANCE

  • JOSH HOROWITZ

    KUNIK

  • Brett Badessa

    AHEAD

  • Cristina Badessa

    Cristina Badessa

  • KYLE TUCKER

    TUCKER’S FARM

  • Loren Feldman

    21 HATS

  • MAX ANDERSON

    SATURN FIVE

  • Peter Askew

    Peter Askew

    ONIONS.COM

  • Tyler Hogge

    Tyler Hogge

    PELION

  • Nick Barr

    Nick Barr

    TINY BOAT NATION

  • Adam Wasch

    Adam Wasch

    THE FRANCHISE FIRM

  • Izzy Rosenzweig

    Izzy Rosenzweig

    PORTLESS

  • Trevor Rosenthal

    Trevor Rosenthal

    MLB

  • Aaron Davis

    Aaron Davis

    EXPLORATION

  • Lucas Lopatin

    Lucas Lopatin

    INDIE BUILD

  • Sterling Snow

    Sterling Snow

    PELION

  • Tom Tessmer

    Tom Tessmer

    INTEGRATED INSIGHTS

  • Alan Barnhart

    Alan Barnhart

    BARNHART CRANE AND RIGGING CO.

  • Scott McMillan

    Scott McMillan

    WALKER LUMBER

  • David Wills

    David Wills

    NATIONAL CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION

  • Brian Wolfe

    Brian Wolfe

    WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

  • John Wilson

    John Wilson

    THE WILSON COMPANIES

  • Brie Wolfson

    Brie Wolfson

    POSITIVE SUM

  • Scott Felsenthal

    Scott Felsenthal

    WHITMOR

  • Daryl Starr

    Daryl Starr

    LITTLE ENGINE VENTURES

Attend 2024

led by expert practitioners

  • management

    Winning the Talent War - Search, recruit, onboard, and retain top talent

  • Healthcare

    Growth Opportunities - Find, evaluate, and manage opportunities in and around the healthcare industry

  • Manufacturing

    Effective Production - Combine technology and skilled workers for growth and increased productivity

  • Operations

    HoldCo vs. OneCo - Debate the pros and cons of building and running a portfolio of multiple brands.

  • Culture

    Ownership Mindset - Cultivate an employee mentality that improves financial performance of a company.

  • Investing

    Optimizing an Inbound Funnel - Strategies and lessons for nurturing leads and relationships for deal flow.

Which Pass is Right for you?

All-in

$10,000

Just get here, we’ll handle the rest.

Everything included w/Flagship plus

  • Guaranteed reserved seating at the Main Stage, Summit Sessions, & The Trenches.

    Our version of a "Fast Pass:" Show your All-In Pass for walk-in access to priority reserved seating.

  • Receive a pass for a +1 to share with anyone at any time to join you in The Atrium

    The exclusive lounge and Speaker gathering space.

    Featuring:

    The Trenches - Private small group Q&As with featured Speakers

    Grab & Go food & drinks

    Comfortable seating & workstations

    Exclusive workouts, activities, massages, & more

    Exclusive wine tastings

    Concierge Desk

    and more

  • Spend quality time with our lineup of Speakers. Invites to all-inclusive dinners & a pre-event gathering with Speakers only.

  • Item descriptionDowntown hotel suite within walking distance of all events.

  • 24/7 concierge

    Airport shuttle service

    Golf cart transportation to venues

  • Receive an invite to Capital Camp: The best event in finance. Our invite-only sister event for professional investors, executives, and entrepreneurs looking to forge new partnerships with other curious, kind, and thoughtful GPs and LPs.

  • To the onsite General Store for merch, books, gifts, and more.

Flagship

$3,000

Priority access to all Programming & The Atrium.

Everything included w/Classic plus

  • Early access to reserve a seat in small group sessions.

    Due to the limited capacity of some of the breakouts, we cannot guarantee a spot in every session of your choosing. But with early sign-up access you will be able to reserve a seat in other Summit Session breakouts.

  • The exclusive lounge and Speaker gathering space.

    Featuring:

    The Trenches - Private small group Q&As with featured Speakers

    Grab & Go food & drinks

    Comfortable seating & workstations

    Exclusive workouts, activities, massages, & more

    Exclusive tastings

    Concierge Desk

    and more

  • Early access to reserve a seat in private small group Q&As with features Speakers at The Atrium.

    Due to limited capacity, we cannot guarantee a spot in every Trenches session. Sign-ups will be first come, first serve via the event app or Queue while hanging out in The Atrium prior to session start.

  • All-inclusive private events

  • To the onsite General Store for merch, books, gifts, and more.

Classic

$1000

Access to all Programming, including Summit Sessions.

Everything included w/GA plus

  • Reserve a seat via the app to main stage sessions. Or join the Queue.

    With a Classic pass, you are guaranteed a seat at one of our main stages. However due to limited capacity, we cannot guarantee a spot in your preferred session. Sign-ups will be first come first serve via the Main Street Summit app or access the Queue outside each venue prior to session start.

  • Reserve a seat in small group sessions.

    Due to limited capacity, we cannot guarantee a spot in your preferred Summit Session breakout. Access the Queue outside each venue prior to session start.

  • A personal profile in the Main Street Summit app to connect with other attendees.

    Access to session sign-ups

    Message & schedule meet-ups with other attendees

    Post in the Public Feed

    Helpful resources for How to Summit

  • A public landing spot to bump into other attendees & grab coffee, tea, or wifi.

  • To the onsite General Store for merch, books, gifts, and more.

general admission

$250

Access to Main Stage Programming.

Included with GA Pass:

  • Access to the main stages by queuing outside the venue prior to session start.

    With a GA Pass, you are guaranteed a seat at one of our main stages. However due to limited capacity, we cannot guarantee a spot in your preferred session. Queue outside the venue prior to session start.

  • Access to Main Street Summit opening and closing parties.

  • Select on-stage audio & video from Main Street Summit 2023.

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