The ASCII Effect: Joe Balsarotti (EP 918)
Joe Balsarotti, Software To Go president and ASCII board member, shares timeless lessons from 45 years in IT and reveals how peer networks shape the MSP world today.
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs) · Joe Balsarotti
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Show Notes
Uncle Marv welcomes Joe Balsarotti, president of Software To Go and longtime ASCII board member. Joe shares a treasure trove of business wisdom from four-plus decades in IT, including how strategic vendor relationships and white-glove service drive MSP success today. Together, they honor the legacy of ASCII founder Alan Weinberger, discuss how referral networks and peer forums fuel growth, and offer advice for newcomers and veterans alike. Discover actionable takeaways, memorable stories, and key resources live from Philadelphia’s biggest IT community event!
Why Listen:
- How MSPs survive 45+ years of tech change
- Practical tips on Windows migrations
- Unique benefits of ASCII membership
- Heartwarming tribute to Alan Weinberger
- Real client success stories post-COVID
- High-value peer referrals and forums
- Recruitment and growth strategies for IT businesses
Company, Products and Books Mentioned:
- Software To Go: https://www.software-to-go.com/main.php
- ASCII: https://www.ascii.com/
- Ingram: https://www.ingrammicro.com/
- DH (Distributor): https://www.dhdistributing.com/
- Sheraton Philadelphia: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/phldi-sheraton-philadelphia-downtown/overview/
- Alan Weinberger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanweinberger/ (Founder, ASCII)
- Comdex (event): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COMDEX
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