Compound Conference

Join other multi-business owners, operators, and executives to meet, learn, scale, and grow. Feb 8-11, 2027. (Formerly HoldCo Conference)

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2 weeks left for EARLY BIRD TICKETS to Compound Conference. (Formerly HoldCo Conf)

Limited numbers available. Save your spot now with code GIRDLEY.

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[Compound Conference @HoldCoConf]

We're back! https://t.co/ajQP7BCcaG

[Michael Girdley @girdley]

ANNOUNCEMENT: I’ve just locked down the most inspiring 72 hours of 2027.

This is an era of parasocial relationships.

Don’t get me wrong, I love everyone who reads my stuff (thank you!). But that tends to be a one-way connection.

That’s why we started Compound Conference (formerly HoldCo Conference).

Three days of IRL connection, conversation, and debate with people who are hands-on growing their businesses. Not to mention it’s at a stunning ski resort in Utah – all in prime ski time next February.

Important to note: this is a small event.

Good chance you’ll have real talk with everyone.

We cap attendance at 150 operators/biz owners. Everybody there has real opinions and experience, not just a lanyard and an elevator pitch.

Every year, I walk away with two or three ideas that pay for the trip 10x over.

A new business opportunity. A better way to get customers. A better way to run my companies.

Or just becoming actual friends with a peer, which, as we all know, is difficult when we’re all trapped online.

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The conference isn’t until February.

But if you buy NOW, we’re offering early-bird pricing on the first 30 tickets. ($1000 discount)

Once they’re gone, the price goes back up.

Use “GIRDLEY” at checkout for the discount.

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@housleyd @girdley Wow is right, Dave

[Michael Girdley @girdley]

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[John Wilson @WilsonCompanies]

On stage at @HoldCoConf. I look forward to this week every year. Never disappoints.

[Dave Kline @dklineii]

I spoke to 100+ business owners yesterday. Then I got to spend the day learning about what keeps them up at night. Here are 4 conversations that came up over and over:

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Shout-out to @joinScalepath right back at you!

[Rand Larsen @RandBusiness]

Nothing in the world matters more than the people you keep around you.

This week I looked to my left and right and realized I was standing next to 6 @joinScalepath members, many of whom I’ve known for years — everyone building businesses quietly, steadily, through all the ups and downs.

Shoutout to @HoldCoConf for being our unofficial gathering place!

Whoever you are, go out there and find people you have a lot in common with. Talk with them, build relationships, travel to see them.

Life is so much better surrounded by people you respect, trust, and want to grow alongside.

[Compound Conference @HoldCoConf]

A great sign of a successful conference:

Spouses asking about next year before this year is over.

Happy spouse, happy house.

[Compound Conference @HoldCoConf]

Today's #holdcoconf incubation breakout with @girdley.

Almost there, everybody!

[Compound Conference @HoldCoConf]

When @girdley's on the chairlift alone, you know he's getting us some B-roll.

[Compound Conference @HoldCoConf]

Hitting the slopes a few times between sessions?

Must be HoldCo Conference.

#holdcoconf

[Compound Conference @HoldCoConf]

All turnarounds are hard.

Some turnarounds are harder.

"Those of you who have tried anything in a call center, you know how hard and complex it is. Some people are smiling. We really are crying together."
- Raynmaker founders @garthfasano and Joe Gagnon

#holdcoconf

[Compound Conference @HoldCoConf]

Our paneling is wooden. Our panelists are not.

#holdcoconf

[Josh Richman @MrJoshFro]

“Protect your neck” - and come grab a @NewCoRisk gaiter at the @HoldCoConf
Diligence is our deal.

[Compound Conference @HoldCoConf]

Wise words from @dklineii at HoldCo Conf 2026:

"Managing people is hard. They're finicky, they change their minds, they lie, they steal sometimes...

"But it's also beautiful. And when it works, we know we can achieve more together than we can apart."

#holdcoconf

[Compound Conference @HoldCoConf]

Aaaaaaaand we're off!

Hiring CEOs with @girdley @kelceylehrich @WilsonCompanies

#holdcoconf

[Compound Conference @HoldCoConf]

Who's skiing this week? #holdcoconf

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Please note @girdley's dream-self was NOT consulted in the planning of this event.

See you all soon, folks.

[Michael Girdley @girdley]

I had a dream last night that I tried to throw the worst conference possible -- intentionally.

Pabst Blue Ribbon beer, Johnny Knoxville and his crew as the keynote speakers, and invited only big 4 auditors.

And it turned out amazing.

(These are the dreams you have the night before your own event starts btw.)

[Compound Conference @HoldCoConf]

@KHendersonCo @SMB_Attorney @ReidTileston @BYU Hey, save some of these diamonds for your talk!

[Compound Conference @HoldCoConf]

See you soon!

[Kevin Henderson @KHendersonCo]

Currently airborn enroute to Sundance for @HoldCoConf 2026 (with a stop in Salt Lake for lunch with a client and Provo to visit @ReidTileston’s EtA class at @BYU).

AMA!