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

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.comASCII Edge / ASCII Cup: https://events.ascii.com/Domotz: https://www.domotz.comHP iLO: https://www.hpe.com/us/en/hpe-integrated-lights-out-ilo.htmlAction One: https://www.action1.comDisney (travel context): https://www.disney.comVendor Swag Shoutouts:Pure Storage: https://www.purestorage.comDriveSavers: https://drivesavers.comMSP 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/threatlockerLegacy 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/designerreadySHOW MUSIC: Item Title: Upbeat & Fun Sports Rock LogoItem URL: https://elements.envato.com/upbeat-fun-sports-rock-logo-CSR3UETAuthor Username: AlexanderRufireItem 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.