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Conference Recap: ASCII, IT Nation & Swag (EP 934)

Author: Marvin Bee November 13, 2025 Duration: 1:02:23

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Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs) by Marvin Bee is where managed service providers and IT professionals come for straight, practical guidance. This podcast dives into the real-world challenges of running and growing an IT services business - from pricing and packaging to sales, operations, and client management. Each episode features conversations with seasoned IT pros who share hard-earned lessons, proven strategies, and honest stories from the field. Whether youre just starting your MSP or looking to streamline and scale, youll find actionable tips you can apply right away. Listen episodes to stay ahead of industry trends, avoid common pitfalls, and sharpen both your technical and business skills. This podcast is your ongoing companion for building a stronger, smarter, and more profitable IT business in a fast-changing tech landscape.

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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