Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)

703 TechCon Unplugged: You In?

Aug 15, 2024

Joe Knezovich and Kyle Kenyon, both seasoned attendees of TechCon Unplugged, share their insights about this unique IT conference designed for smaller businesses. They discuss how the intimate setting fosters meaningful interactions with vendors and fellow attendees. The duo emphasizes the value of networking and practical knowledge gained from personal exchanges. Unlike larger events, they note that vendors at TechCon are more helpful and less aggressive, providing genuine support and lasting business benefits. Their enthusiasm highlights the community-driven spirit of the event.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Networking at TechCon Unplugged: Building Community

01:31 • 18min

Building Community at TechCon

19:50 • 22min

Streamlining Client Deliveries for Increased Efficiency

42:07 • 2min

The Importance of Vendor Support and Florida's Quality of Life

44:36 • 6min

Encouraging Engagement and Conference Highlights

50:25 • 3min

Uncle Marv introduces TechCon Unplugged, an annual conference for IT business owners and managed service providers, scheduled for September 12-14 in Hanover, Maryland. The conference, now in its fifth year, originated from a desire to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for smaller IT professionals.

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Joe Knezovich and Kyle Kenyon share their experiences attending TechCon Unplugged. They highlight the conference's intimate setting, which allows for more meaningful interactions with vendors and fellow attendees. Both emphasize the value of networking opportunities and the practical knowledge gained from presentations and informal discussions.

The hosts discuss how TechCon Unplugged differs from larger industry conferences. They note that the event is more affordable, offers better access to vendors, and provides content specifically tailored to the needs of smaller IT businesses and MSPs. The conference's community-driven approach is praised, with attendees often contributing valuable insights and expertise.

The conversation touches on the role of vendors at TechCon Unplugged. Unlike larger conferences, vendors at this event are described as less pushy and more focused on providing genuine assistance. The hosts share personal anecdotes of how vendor interactions at the conference led to beneficial business changes long after the event.

Uncle Marv emphasizes the importance of time-saving strategies in IT businesses, sharing his own experiences with streamlining operations. The hosts also discuss the value of standardization and leveraging manufacturer support to improve efficiency.

The episode concludes with a strong recommendation for IT professionals to attend TechCon Unplugged, highlighting its potential for business growth, networking, and learning.

** Need a discount code for Techcon Unplugged? Use MSP75 for $75 bucks off.

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