Owner’s Edge Montana
May 21, 2026
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Riverside Country Club
2500 Springhill Rd
Bozeman, MT 59718
Clarity. Control. Breakthroughs. One Day to Reset Your Company’s Trajectory.
A hands-on summit for business owners and leaders to solve growth bottlenecks, reignite momentum, and prepare for scale or exit.
CEOs
Founders
Executive teams
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Michael Hixson
Bridge To Wealth Team
Michael now leads Bridge To Wealth Team, but started out in 2006 as Darby’s apprentice. Michael was able to learn many aspects of advanced strategies from the ground up. He has a passion for breaking down complex financial concepts into easy-to-understand building blocks. Michael has lived in Montana since childhood but studied engineering at Walla Walla University. Together with his wife and three children, Michael is rooted in Bozeman, Montana, and enjoys adventuring in the great outdoors.
Steve Bendzak
Equity Catapult
Steve, the visionary Founder of Equity Catapult, brings 31+ years of leadership, dedicated to propelling client success through brand building. Revered for his integrity and inspirational leadership, he engineers top-tier teams, consistently delivering exceptional results in both the private and public sectors. Steve exceeds ROI goals with strategic objectives that build shareholder equity and value.
Cary Jack
The Happy Hustle
Cary Jack is the founder of The Happy Hustle, whose mission is to educate, inspire, and entertain, while reminding you to enjoy the journey, not just the destination, as you Happy Hustle for a life of passion and purpose. From successful entrepreneurs to spiritual masters, Cary Jack interviews an array of powerful guests on The Happy Hustle Podcast to help you transform your dreams into a reality. Through courses, events, and content, Cary Jack instills more balance and fulfillment in your life while putting the Happy back in your Hustle!
Bret Pacheco
Bret Pacheco, CPA
Bret Pacheco is the founder of Bret Pacheco CPA and a CPA with over 20 years of experience serving small business owners. Originally from Belgrade and a graduate of Auburn University at Montgomery, Bret began his journey on a baseball scholarship before discovering his passion for helping entrepreneurs make sense of their finances. Today, he blends deep technical expertise with a coach’s mindset, guiding business owners to build profitable companies that support the life they truly want.
Our gathering is designed for leaders who believe in the power of meaningful connections and continuous learning.
You’ll engage in real, candid dialogue, exchanging insights and building authentic relationships with peers who understand the challenges and opportunities you face.
Our presenters will deliver insider tools, proven strategies, and practical frameworks to help you grow as a leader, sharpen your vision, and strengthen the connections that drive your business forward.
Savor a cup of coffee to fuel your body while connecting with like-minded business leaders.
A meaningful opportunity to gain insight from the room.
4 Tools to Lead and Manage a Winning Team
What 9 M-n-A's Taught Me About Clarity, Culture & Results
Learn the four essential tools every leader needs to align vision, clarify roles, and create a culture where performance and dignity go hand in hand. Drawing from nine successful mergers and decades of global leadership experience, Steve Bendzak delivers a no-nonsense approach to building high-performing teams and turning leadership into your greatest advantage.
Mike Hixson: Bridge to Wealth Team - Session Details Coming Soon
Three Moments That Change the Financial Future of a Business
In business, the biggest financial decisions rarely come with much warning.
In this fast-paced session, Jeff Streeter shares three real-world moments where strategic financial leadership made the difference between disruption and opportunity.
Through these brief case examples, Jeff will show how the right financial leadership at the right moment can stabilize operations, restore credibility, and help owners make confident decisions when the stakes are high.
AI Without the Hype — Practical Tools for Montana Business Owners
Technology is moving faster than ever, and many business owners are wondering how artificial intelligence and automation will impact their companies.
In this practical and engaging session, Greg Leman shares how small and mid-sized businesses can begin using AI and automation to reduce administrative work, improve decision-making, and free up time for the things that matter most—customers, employees, and growth.
Drawing on his experience in enterprise software, startups, and small business consulting, Greg focuses on real-world solutions that actually work for Montana companies. You’ll learn where AI can provide immediate value, where it’s overhyped, and how to begin implementing simple tools that improve efficiency without adding complexity.
If you’ve wondered how technology can help your business operate smarter—not harder—this session will provide practical insights you can apply right away.
SOULMAPPIN: The Framework for Success Without Sacrifice
What if building a successful business didn’t require sacrificing your health, relationships, or happiness?
In this powerful session, Cary Jack introduces the SOULMAPPIN System, a framework designed to help entrepreneurs align business success with the life they actually love living.
Through the principles behind the Happy Hustle philosophy, Cary shares how high-performing leaders can create harmony between wealth, well-being, relationships, and purpose so success feels energizing rather than exhausting.
If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s possible to build a thriving business without burning out, this session will show you how.
How Your Why Shapes Your Business Design
Think Differently. Structure Intentionally.
How Your Why Shapes Your Business Design
Bret Pacheco will challenge you to look at your business through a different lens: purpose. From that foundation, he’ll show how tax strategy, legal structure, and operational decisions flow when your business model reflects your “why.” You will wish this strategic session on taxes had been deployed earlier, yet now is time to gain methods from the “numbers ninja” to get more of what you've earned.
What takeaways will you be deploying into your business? Best idea of the day and how you will take action.
Drew Tonn Founder/Owner of Bozeman's FlasKap shares his story of creating a brand with global impact.
Owners Edge isn’t just another conference. It’s a working session designed to spark breakthroughs that will change the way you lead and run your company. In one day, you and your team will gain the clarity, tools, and strategies to remove growth bottlenecks, align your people, and position your business for scale or a successful exit.
Bring your entire executive team so you can act on these ideas together. If you can’t make it, send a key leader in your place, the ROI is too high to skip.
Seats are limited. Registration is just $499 per person. Lock in your spot now and give your business the clarity, control, and breakthroughs it deserves.
Owner’s Edge is founded and presented by Equity Catapult to help leaders build stronger companies, unlock growth, and prepare for what’s next. This summit was created for business owners, founders, and executives who refuse to settle for “good enough” and want to sharpen their competitive edge.
Our gathering is designed for leaders who believe in the power of meaningful connections and continuous learning.
You’ll engage in real, candid dialogue, exchanging insights and building authentic relationships with peers who face the same challenges and opportunities you do, right here in Montana.
Our presenters will deliver insider tools, proven strategies, and practical frameworks you can put to work immediately.
Don’t give your competitors the advantage. Seats are limited, and the leaders in the room will shape the future of Montana's business.
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