November 2–5, 2026 · Jackson Hole, WY

    The Builder
    Conference

    An intentional gathering of faith-forward founders, investors and leaders sharing insights and making connections where the people in the room are just as important as the people on the stage.

    Builders joining us from

    RightNow MediaGlooText In ChurchMinistry PassChurch Media SquadINJOY Stewardship SolutionsLigonier MinistriesSubsplash
    Why we're doing this

    The room is
    the product.

    This isn't a typical conference and it isn't a profit-driven play. It's a gathering of people we want to spend time with and learn from. We've spent years in masterminds and private rooms with founders in this space, and the most valuable moments were never on a stage. The stage matters, but the room matters just as much — and this event is built entirely out of those moments.

    • Peer-to-peer talks

      No keynotes from ten feet away. Every session is a short, practical talk from a founder or operator who has built, sold, or scaled the thing they're teaching. Specific numbers, actual playbooks, honest post-mortems.

    • A small room

      75 people total. Everyone stays at the same hotel, eats at the same tables, and by day two you know the room. Speakers show up as hosts of the event, and they're in the room all day, both days.

    • Intentional collaboration

      We build real time into the schedule for working together: founder roundtables, open afternoons, and evening conversations. The point isn't just to listen — it's to leave with partners, customers, and co-conspirators who are building in similar spaces.

    "Here's what we're building together and why I'd love to have you in the room."

    The Practitioners

    Learn From Those
    Who've Done It

    Every session comes from a founder or operator who has built, scaled, or sold a company serving this market. Short talks, specific playbooks, and the details that usually get left out on bigger stages.

    RT
    Rob Thomas
    01

    Rob Thomas

    Founder, Igniter Media

    "Lessons Learned Buying and Selling"

    MT
    Mike Tuszynski
    02

    Mike Tuszynski

    Founder, Church Media Squad

    "Scaling Talent to Scale Your Business"

    CJ
    Christy Johnson
    03

    Christy Johnson

    GP, Fireroad Ventures

    "Uncomfortably Small Niches Create Value"

    TS
    Tyler Smith
    04

    Tyler Smith

    CEO, Text in Church

    "Top Lessons from SaaS Academy and Dan Martell"

    JS
    Joe Sangl
    05

    Joe Sangl

    President, Injoy Stewardship

    "Escaping the Founder Trap"

    JC
    Jenni Catron
    06

    Jenni Catron

    Founder, The 4Sight Group

    "Leading Through Change"

    IR
    Iryll Roberto
    07

    Iryll Roberto

    Co-founder, ChurchAI.com

    "TBD"

    WV
    William Vanderbloemen
    08

    William Vanderbloemen

    Founder, Vanderbloemen Search Group

    "TBD"

    MJ
    Marc Jeffrey
    09

    Marc Jeffrey

    Founder, Legacy Consulting

    "Building Community and Membership Programs"

    CS
    Chelsea Stokes
    10

    Chelsea Stokes

    Founder, ChelseaStokes.com

    "Creating an Instagram Ad Sales Funnel"

    JT
    Justin Trapp
    11

    Justin Trapp

    Founder, Ministry Pass

    "Never Strike Out Looking"

    The Schedule

    Two Days, Start to Finish

    Both conference days run 9am to 3pm. Talks are short and practical, about 20 minutes each, with a working lunch of founder roundtables on day one. After 3pm, Jackson Hole is yours.

    Day 1

    November 3

    • 9:00–9:15

      Welcome

    • 9:15–10:15

      Talks 1–3

    • 10:15–10:30

      Break

    • 10:30–11:50

      Talks 4–7

    • 11:50–1:20

      Lunch and Roundtables

      Selling a companyScaling growthRaising capitalBuilding and leading a teamProduct-market fit and pricing
    • 1:20–3:00

      Talks 8–12

    Day 2

    November 4

    • 9:00–9:30

      Breakfast

    • 9:30–10:30

      Keynote

    • 10:30–10:45

      Break

    • 10:45–11:45

      Talks 13–15

    • 11:45–1:15

      Lunch on your own

    • 1:15–2:15

      Talks 16–18

    • 2:15–3:00

      Closing session with Michael and Kenny

    Who Should Attend

    Who the Builder Conference is for

    This isn't a typical conference or a profit-driven event — it's a gathering of people we want to spend time with and learn from. If your company lives in the faith-driven market, this room was built for you. It's the people you want to learn from in similar spaces — not on a stage, but across the table.

    01

    Founders in the Faith-Driven Market

    You've built a SaaS, media, or services company serving churches, ministries, or faith-driven organizations, and you want playbooks from founders a few steps ahead of you.

    02

    Operators Scaling Past Founder-Led

    Your company works, and now the question is what has to change for it to keep growing: team, pricing, product, or your own role. You want honest answers from people who've made that transition.

    03

    Investors & Ecosystem Builders

    You back, advise, or support companies in this space and want two days of proximity to the founders actually building it.

    The Format

    Two Focused Days

    This isn't a typical conference or a profit-driven event. It's a gathering of people we want to spend time with and learn from, and the schedule is built around that. Fly in Monday, fly out Thursday. In between: two full days engineered so the learning happens by 3pm and the relationships happen after. The format is peer-to-peer talks plus intentional collaboration — every session is short, practical, and designed to spark real conversation with the people around you.

    Nov 2Arrive & settle in
    Nov 3–4Conference days, 9am–3pm
    Nov 5Depart
    01
    Mornings

    Peer-to-Peer Talks

    Each day opens with a run of 20-minute talks from founders and operators. Case studies, numbers, and the decisions behind them — the kind of practical, honest content you usually only get in a small room.

    02
    Midday

    Intentional Collaboration

    We build working time into the schedule on purpose. Day one features a working lunch of founder roundtables organized around the biggest questions in the room: selling, scaling, raising, hiring, and pricing.

    03
    After 3pm

    Open Afternoons & Evenings

    Sessions end at 3pm sharp. Explore Jackson Hole, grab time with a speaker, or settle in for the dinner conversations that end up being the reason you came.

    The Setting

    Jackson Hole,
    Wyoming

    There's something about mountains that makes you think bigger. Jackson Hole offers the perfect blend of inspiration, luxury, and the kind of natural beauty that reminds you why you're building in the first place.

    Grand Teton Mountains at Sunset
    Historic Barn with Tetons
    Famous Antler Arch
    Jackson Hole Town Square
    Bison in Jackson Hole
    Mark Your Calendar
    Nov 2-5, 2026

    3 nights, 4 days in the heart of the Tetons

    Where You'll Stay

    SpringHill Suites

    We've secured a discounted group rate so every attendee is in one place — making connections effortless from the first breakfast to the last fireside chat.

    SpringHill Suites Jackson Hole exterior
    SpringHill Suites pool area
    SpringHill Suites meeting space

    SpringHill Suites by Marriott

    Jackson Hole, Wyoming

    All-suite hotel with mountain views, complimentary breakfast, heated indoor pool, and direct access to the town square.

    All-Suite

    Spacious rooms

    Breakfast

    Complimentary

    Pool

    Heated indoor

    Views

    Teton mountains

    Group discount available. A private booking link with the discounted group rate will be shared with you after registration.

    Spouses Welcome

    We believe the best conferences happen when your whole family can enjoy the experience together.

    Flexible Afternoons

    Our afternoon sessions conclude at 3 PM each day, giving you plenty of time to explore Jackson Hole together or simply enjoy the mountain views.

    Relaxed Evenings

    Dinner each evening is designed to be a comfortable, social experience. Whether your spouse joins the group conversations or you reconnect over your own table, there is plenty of space for both.

    Bring your spouse and make it a memorable getaway you will both enjoy.

    Stackhouse

    Building Good Things,
    The Right Way

    This isn't a typical conference and it isn't profit-driven. It's a gathering of people we want to spend time with and learn from — and we're building it for ourselves. If that resonates, we're building it for you too. The room is just as important as the stage — and both are filled with people building in similar spaces.

    This Is For You If:

    You're building a company that serves churches, ministries, or faith-driven markets

    You want to scale smart, not just fast

    You're tired of theory and want practical wisdom

    You value meaningful connections with fellow builders

    What's included

    Registration includes all sessions and roundtables across both days, working lunch on day one, and breakfast on day two. Travel and lodging are separate — our group rate at SpringHill Suites is $199/night, and you'll get the booking link after you register.

    Limited to 75 attendees · $750 through July 31 — $850 starting August 1