At the annual SAF conference in Charleston, SC, members join hundreds of other members and forward-thinking business owners for a powerful, high-impact day of growth, strategy, and connection. This annual 1-day conference is designed for entrepreneurs who are ready to scale smarter, lead stronger, and build businesses that are not only profitable—but sellable.

From expert-led keynotes and interactive workshops to panel discussions and peer-to-peer networking, the conference delivers actionable insights across leadership, finance, operations, marketing, and exit planning. Learn from successful founders, advisors, and industry influencers who have been where you are—and know what it takes to grow, protect, and eventually sell your company.

Whether you’re building for the next level or planning your ideal exit, this is your day to get clarity, confidence, and community. Members $199, Non-members: $699

Our 2026 conference will be held in downtown Charleston, SC and will feature best-selling author, featured speaker, and enormously successful John Warrillow, Founder of Built to Sell Radio and The Value Builder System.

A sough-after speaker, John has keynoted Fortune magazine’s Growth Summit, Entrepreneur’s Organization New York City and Toronto chapters, and the Inc. 5000 conference. He is also the author of two bestselling books, Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You, recognized by both Fortune and Inc. magazines as one of the best business books of 2011, and The Automatic Customer: Creating A Subscription Business In Any Industry. John also hosts Built to Sell Radio, which is ranked as one of the world’s 10 best podcasts for business owners by Forbes.

Let’s set up a short, private conversation about your business goals and challenges and see how we can help.