#592 Sean Lardo: 🚀 Transforming MSP Events: Insights from IT Nation Leadership

Podcast Overview

From Military Mindset to MSP Mastery! ⚙️🌍 In this high-energy conversation, Joey Pinz explores the evolution of IT Nation events with industry leader Sean Lardo. Sean shares his journey from military service and MMA training to spearheading vendor partnerships and community building at IT Nation.

Dive into the behind-the-scenes strategies that make IT Nation the go-to hub for MSPs. Sean unpacks his vision to simplify vendor engagement, improve conference experiences, and foster true community collaboration. Learn how PitchIt has evolved into a powerful startup incubator and why peer groups, coaching, and operational maturity are key for MSPs aiming to scale sustainably.

This episode is packed with insights on balancing work-life priorities, the future of MSP conferences, and how leaders like Sean maintain focus, boundaries, and impact in a fast-paced industry.

💡 Top 3 Highlights:

🌍 Simplifying vendor partnerships & boosting value through annual sponsorships
🚀 Why peer groups, coaching & operational maturity are non-negotiables for MSP growth
🔧 PitchIt: How IT Nation fosters innovation & opportunity for vendors

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Episode Links:

#592 Sean Lardo

https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanlardo/

Sean.Lardo@ConnectWise.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanlardo/

VP of IT Nation Communities

ConnectWise · Full-time

Tags:

MSP Growth, IT Nation Events, Vendor Partnerships, Peer Groups, Operational Maturity, PitchIt Program, Community Building, ConnectWise, Event Strategies

The 🎙️Host

Joey Pinz

Hi, I’m Joe Pannone, aka Joey Pinz (a golf nickname). As a curious gen-x child, I was constantly asking questions. This laid the foundation for my disciplined question-based learning.