731 Tony Hawk's Skateboard & Spark
Recorded live at the ASCII Edge event in St. Petersburg, Florida, Uncle Marv interviews Sean Lardo from ConnectWise about the upcoming IT Nation and PitchIT competition, and Stanley Louissaint from Fluid Design about the benefits of ASCII SPARK peer groups.
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs) · Stan Louissaint, Sean Lardo
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Show Notes
Sean Lardo Interview:
- IT Nation event coming up in two weeks (November 6-8) at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida
- PitchIT competition highlights: record number of applicants (over 150) from global regions
- Final three PitchIT competitors: PC PowerSafe, Senteon Cybersecurity, and Seedpod Cyber
- IT Nation features: Tony Hawk as keynote speaker, Stone Temple Pilots for entertainment
- K9s for Warriors philanthropy initiative with autographed Tony Hawk skateboards for top donors
- Unexpected $1,001 donation pledge from Uncle Marv for K9s for Warriors
Stanley Louissaint Interview:
- ASCII SPARK peer groups: geographically dispersed members grouped by revenue ranges
- Benefits of peer groups: problem-solving, sharing experiences, and business growth
- Importance of consistency in business and client satisfaction
- Discussion on client acquisitions and IT integration challenges
- Automation in IT businesses: balancing efficiency with practicality
- Personal anecdote about over-complicating automation for financial data conversion
Key Segments:
- IT Nation and PitchIT competition updates
- ASCII SPARK peer groups overview
- Business consistency and growth
- Client acquisitions and IT integration
- Automation in IT businesses
- Personal experiences with automation attempts
Websites mentioned:
- IT Nation PitchIT: https://www.connectwise.com/theitnation/pitchit
- IT Nation Connect, November 6-8: https://www.connectwise.com/theitnation/connect-na
People mentioned for shout outs:
- Michael Crean from SonicWall
- Chad Kempt
- Dawn Sizer
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