Mon Oct-2-2023: Consumer Caution and Business Boom, New Disti Financing, Meta's Game Changing AR Bet

On today's episode, we explore the dual reality facing managed services in 2023, as consumer caution meets a booming business landscape. We also discuss the potential for distribution to become the new bank, as TD Synnex's Amplify program offers extended credit terms. Additionally, we delve into Mark Zuckerberg's vision for augmented reality and how Ray-Ban smart glasses could revolutionize the game. Despite a drop in consumer confidence, there are signs of a strong economy, with second quarter growth exceeding expectations and unemployment remaining low. However, rising pressures like gas prices and student loans could increase recession risks. Tune in as we navigate the cautious yet optimistic mindset of Americans in today's economy.Three things to know today00:00 Consumer Caution Meets Business Boom: A Dual Reality for Managed Services in 202305:46 Is Distribution the New Bank? TD Synnex's Amplify Program Offers Extended Credit Terms07:14 Mark Zuckerberg's Vision for AR: How Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Could Change the GameAdvertiser: https://gozynta.com/https://timezest.com/MSPRadio/Looking for a link from the stories? The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.comFollow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftech  💼 All Our SponsorsSupport the vendors who support the show:👉 https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ 🚀 Join Business of Tech PlusGet exclusive access to investigative reports, vendor analysis, leadership briefings, and more.👉 https://businessof.tech/plus 🎧 Subscribe to the Business of TechWant the show on your favorite podcast app or prefer the written versions of each story?📲 https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe 📰 Story Links & SourcesLooking for the links from today’s stories?Every episode script — with full source links — is posted at:🌐 https://www.businessof.tech 🎙 Want to Be a Guest?Pitch your story or appear on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights:💬 https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech 🔗 Follow Business of Tech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradioBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.techInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradioTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.