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The Place to Goif You Want to Grow
The Only Conference Dedicated to Supercharging the Growth of Your Technology Business
Get ready to cover a lot of ground and take your MSP, VAR, systems integrator or other technology business to places you never thought were possible. This two-day event is jam-packed with smart advice and proven systems based on real-world experience—all designed to accelerate growth. You will discover powerful, actionable strategies for increasing sales, upgrading existing clients, improving your brand, generate new leads and closing deals. You’ll also have plenty of time to network with peers, gain industry leading expertise and strengthen relationships with key IT vendors—all in a relaxed, casual atmosphere.
Registration
Thanks to our Sponsors Appriver, Datto, RapidFire Tools, Stanton IP Law, Taylor Business Group and Webroot, your conference registration is complimentary!
PLUS, get $500 Toward your Travel Expenses if you Register by 9/18
Your registration includes full participation in all training sessions, provided meals and both certification sessions.
Become a Sponsor
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to connect with future-focused IT MSPs that have demonstrated proven success, are experiencing double-digit growth and looking for ways to keep the momentum going. We expect at least 100 attendees—95 percent executives or director/middle management level—from firms that specialize in managed IT services and cloud solutions. Choose from a range of plans that include opportunities to showcase your services, talk shop, share business development strategy, deliver prime-time presentations and more. Don’t miss your chance to establish relationships with premiere partners as an essential contributor to their growth plans.
The Agenda
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
MARKETOPIA OPEN HOUSE | Meet the Team
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
MARKETOPIA OPEN HOUSE | Grill Out
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
CLIENT ONLY | MSP 2-hour Mastermind @ Postcard Inn
SPONSORS & SPEAKERS ONLY | Vendor 2-hour Mastermind @ Postcard Inn
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
DINNER ON YOUR OWN OR VENDOR DINNER (INVITE ONLY)
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
HAPPY HOUR @ THE BEACH BAR
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
KEYNOTE | Predictable Revenue & Prospecting
Speaker: AARON ROSS | Author, Predictable Revenue
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Creating a Referral Network That Delivers Prospects Weekly
Speaker: TERRY HEDDEN | CEO, Marketopia
10:30 AM to 10:45 AM
BREAK
10:45 AM to 12:00 PM
Taking Prospecting to the Next Level
Speaker: ROBERT HOWARD | President, Sandler
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
LUNCH | What’s your favorite food and why? How to differentiate yourself on the plate!
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
What to Do Before You Present Your Proposal to Ensure It Gets Signed
Speaker: MARK WINTER | RapidFire Tools & RapidFire Tools Client
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Networking Mastery
Speaker: AAKASH PATEL | President, Elevate Inc.
3:30 PM to 3:45 PM
BREAK
3:45 PM to 4:15 PM
Mining LinkedIn for Leads
Speaker: STEPHEN SMITH | Prospect Engagement Manager, Marketopia
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Finding a Closer Among The Pretenders
Speaker: ANDRA HEDDEN | CMO, Marketopia
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
COCKTAIL HOUR
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
DINNER, CELEBRATION & AWARDS CEREMONY
9:00 PM to 11:00 PM
BEACH PARTY
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
BREAKFAST | Living the Dream
Speaker: TERRY HEDDEN | CEO, Marketopia
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
LEVERAGING SECURITY TO WIN MORE DEALS
Speaker: Webroot
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Finding Sticky Recurring Revenue
Speaker: AppRiver & AppRiver Client
10:00 AM to 10:15 AM
BREAK
10:15 AM to 11:00 AM
Uncovering the Hidden Needs – Turning “Bad” Leads Into Sales
Speaker: TERRY HEDDEN | CEO, Marketopia
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Being told your MSP offering is too expensive? Learn how you can use backup to overcome that objection
Speaker: CHRISTINE GASSMAN | Partner Development, Datto
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
LUNCH | Panel: What’s Working Now From Those Winning Big?
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Increasing the Profit by Going Against the Grain
Speaker: ROBERT KYSLINGER | CEO, Omnipotech
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Creating Contracts That Make You Millions
Speaker: THOMAS STANTON | Attorney, Stanton IP Law
3:00 PM to 3:15 PM
BREAK
3:15 PM to 4:00 PM
Minding the P’s & Q’s – Finding Profit in a Sea of Numbers
Speaker: DENNIS O’CONNELL | Director of Business Development, Taylor Business Group
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
WHALE HUNTING – SELLING TO THE MID ENTERPRISE
Speaker: DAVID POWELL | General Manager, Service Provider Business, LogicMonitor
Are you an AppRiver, DATTO, RapidFire TOOLS, STANTON IP LAW, TAYLOR BUSINESS GROUP OR WEBROOT client/reseller?
Get 100% off your registration!
PLUS, get $500 Toward your Travel Expenses if you Register by 9/18
Marketopia Clients and MSP Mentor 501 Winners* Get 100% off your registration!
*MSP Mentor 501 Winners also receive up to $500.00 off flight and hotel costs.
Thought Leaders
Hear from the best and brightest in our industry
CHRISTINE GASSMAN
ANDRA HEDDEN
TERRY HEDDEN
ROBERT HOWARD
DENNIS O'CONNELL
AAKASH PATEL
DAVID POWELL
AARON ROSS
THOMAS STANTON
Enjoy Florida
Relax and Enjoy a One-of-a-kind Business Growth Experience
The Postcard Inn is the perfect place to learn how to transform your business. This hip, casual resort gives you a front row seat to the sun-kissed Gulf and sugar sand beaches of St. Pete—and all the room you need to hang ten and catch a sunset fit for a postcard. Featuring a surfer chic vibe and yesteryear décor, this unforgettable inn is fully equipped with every possible amenity—including an Olympic-sized pool and plenty of pampering. Running a business is exhausting, so bring the whole family for a chance to reset and recharge. At the Postcard Inn, the energy is chill, the sun is out and the surf is calling your name.
*Don’t forget to ask about special room rates available. Please call 727-367-2711 and ask about the Marketopia Block when booking.
Who is Marketopia?
Marketopia is the premier marketing and demand generation agency for the IT channel. We share our expertise at more than 60 industry events, reaching more than 25,000 resellers each year. Marketing is tough for IT MSPs, VARs and Vendors. Our mission is to accelerate your growth by helping you build highly profitable, recurring revenue and cloud sales. We leverage our passionate team’s commitment, creativity and industry knowledge to empower you to generate quality leads and close more deals.
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