With so many ways to network nowadays, we oftentimes forget about one of the oldest ways to connect with other human beings \u2014 in person.<\/p>\n
We\u2019ve grown so accustomed to communicating with one another behind our devices. We now typically find ourselves choosing the path of least resistance whenever it comes to networking with our peers. It\u2019s laziness at its finest. (There\u2019s no doubt about it.) To change this behavior and improve the likelihood of fostering new relationships, we must first put ourselves in situations where we\u2019re forced to interact with total strangers. What better way to do that than attend channel conferences?<\/p>\n
When attending channel conferences, you put yourself in uncomfortable situations, but you learn to adapt. There are networking receptions, dinners and most importantly, educational sessions.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/span><\/span>\nIn this package, you will get five guides helping to create marketing strategies and tips on:<\/p>\n MSP owners often find themselves heads down in their businesses. They become so consumed with managing daily operations they forget to reassess how they\u2019re going to tackle the challenges in their industry. When this happens, these MSPs remain stagnant, and eventually, they end up failing.<\/p>\n Continuing education is how you stay ahead as an MSP. As you know, the tech space is constantly evolving. If you\u2019re not up to date on emerging issues, you\u2019re doing a disservice to your customers. Remember: They hired you to protect their businesses in an increasingly complex threat landscape. You should do everything in your power to find the time to educate yourself on how you can better serve not only them but their customers. It\u2019s up to you to deliver results effectively.<\/p>\n Industry conferences typically offer attendees days packed with educational sessions on emerging topics impacting the future of MSPs. While networking is one of the main reasons why people attend conferences, don\u2019t forget to take advantage of the sessions made available to you.<\/p>\n Our industry\u2019s events provide plenty of opportunities for you to evolve as a business owner.<\/p>\n While there are plenty of channel events to consider for next year, there\u2019s a short list of conferences you must attend if you want to stay ahead of your competitors.<\/p>\n Despite the fact that 2020 has caused a change in plans for all of us, you can still attend online MSP events and receive valuable knowledge and information for growing your business.<\/p>\n Here is the list of MSP events in 2020 (updated on 6\/22\/20):<\/p>\n 1. OFFLINE: ITEXPO <\/a>(February 12-14, 2020)<\/p>\n 2. OFFLINE: MSPExpo <\/a>(February 12-14, 2020)<\/p>\n 3. ONLINE: IT Sales and Marketing Boot Camp<\/a> (April 8-11, 2020)<\/p>\n 4. ONLINE: IT Nation Explore 2020 (June 23-26, 2020)<\/p>\n 5. ONLINE: Channel Pro SMB Forum 2020<\/a> (July 8-9, 2020, Raleigh; September 2-3, 2020, Boston; November 4-5, 2020, Los Angeles)<\/p>\n 6. ONLINE: SMB Techfest<\/a> (July 16, 2020)<\/p>\n 7. ONLINE: ASCII\u2019s SMB IT Success Summit \u201820<\/a> hosts the MSP Connect Live virtual networking event on July 22-23, 2020<\/p>\n 8. ONLINE: CompTIA ChannelCon 2020<\/a> (August 4-6, 2020)<\/p>\n 9. ONLINE: SpiceWorld 2020<\/a> (September 15-17, 2020)<\/p>\n 10. ONLINE: GlueX 2020<\/a> (September 27-29, 2020)<\/p>\n 11. OFFLINE: MSP World 2020<\/a> (September 30-October 2, 2020)<\/p>\n![\"CTA\"](\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/5442029\/e948c342-c006-4e1b-8b3d-e6c19c70ac18.png\")
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Educational sessions at channel conferences are paramount to your success<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div>\nList of channel events to consider if you want to get ahead of your competitors<\/h2>\n