In this live IT Nation recap episode, Uncle Marv threads travel anecdotes, conference takeaways, and practical MSP automation into a cohesive narrative. He shares a whirlwind tour that included Lakeland, Philly, and Orlando, culminating in conference reflections and a candid look at the event’s content breadth. The episode doubles as a field report on vendor engagement, with attention to the PitchIT competition and the reality that large conferences often overwhelm attendees with sessions; the solution is deliberate planning and team division to maximize value.

IT Nation’s PitchIT Finalists: 

• 1st place, Strategy Overview: https://www.strategyoverview.com/
• 2nd place: Mizo: https://mizo.tech/
• Steak Knives: ThreatCaptain: https://threatcaptain.com/

Companies, Products & Books: 

• IT Nation: https://itnation.connectwise.com/
• ConnectWise: https://www.connectwise.com
• ASCII Edge / ASCII Cup: https://events.ascii.com/
• Domotz: https://www.domotz.com
• HP iLO: https://www.hpe.com/us/en/hpe-integrated-lights-out-ilo.html
• Action One: https://www.action1.com
• Disney (travel context): https://www.disney.com

Vendor Swag Shoutouts:

• Pure Storage: https://www.purestorage.com
• DriveSavers: https://drivesavers.com
• MSP CFO: https://mspcfo.com (branding referenced)
• SuperOps: https://www.superops.com 
• MSP Camp: https://msp-camp.com/
• ThreatDown: https://www.threatdown.com/

SPONSORS:

• Livestream Partner, ThreatLocker: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/threatlocker
• Legacy Partner, NetAlly: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/netally/
• Internet Provider, Rythmz: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/rythmz
• Production Gear Partner, Liongard: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/liongard
• Travel Partner: Bvoip: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/bvoip
• Travel Partner: TruGrid: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/trugrid
• Digital Partner, Designer Ready: http://itbusinesspodcast.com/designerready

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