After The Conference: ASCII Edge Orlando 2025 (EP 796)

Uncle Marv returns after a whirlwind week at ASCII Edge Orlando 2025! This episode is packed with stories from six days away—his longest stretch out of town in decades—and features everything from client moves to conference networking highlights. Marv shares his experience troubleshooting camera systems under unusual circumstances and navigating cubicle chaos during a client’s office setup gone wrong.Listeners will enjoy hearing about the unique atmosphere at ASCII Edge events, where intimate networking opportunities take center stage compared to larger conferences like IT Nation or Pax8 Live. Marv also recaps standout sessions, including Jesse Tuttle’s keynote on hacking mindsets and Diana Giles’ talk on stress management for IT professionals.And don’t miss Marv’s hilarious take on swag—from SonicWall hats to a balloon that looked suspiciously like a condom! Plus, hear about partner dinners that mixed bourbon drinks with unforgettable stories from industry leaders like Steve Copeland of Rhythms.=== LinksJerry Koutavas Podcast, ASCII - https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/792Kristen Pittman Podcast, CyLutions - https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/793Sign up for ASCII Edge: https://events.ascii.com/=== SPONSORSPremier Partner, NetAlly: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/netally/Internet Provider, Rythmz: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/rythmzProduction Gear Partner, Liongard: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/liongardTravel Partner: Bvoip: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/bvoipTravel Partner: TruGrid: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/trugridDigital Partner, Designer Ready: http://itbusinesspodcast.com/designerready=== MUSIC LICENSE CERTIFICATEItem Title: Upbeat & Fun Sports Rock LogoItem URL: https://elements.envato.com/upbeat-fun-sports-rock-logo-CSR3UETItem ID: CSR3UETAuthor Username: AlexanderRufireLicensee: Marvin BeeRegistered Project Name: IT Business PodcastLicense Date: January 1st, 2024Item License Code: 7X9F52DNML === Connect with Uncle Marv🌐 Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/🎙 Host: Marvin Bee🛒 Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store (gear & tools I recommend): https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZ☕ Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcastIf you found value in this episode, share it with another MSP, IT provider, or tech entrepreneur. Your support helps keep practical, no-nonsense IT business conversations coming every week.