Most IT speakers come from one of two places: the vendor side, where they are selling a product or a platform, or the analyst side, where they are describing trends they have observed from the outside. I come from a third place: nearly 30 years of working inside IT organizations, leading teams, advising clients, and watching what actually happens when technology decisions go well and when they do not.
I have been in IT since 1997. I currently serve as Strategic Advisory Manager at Core Managed IT Services, where I lead a team of vCIOs. I am also the founder of RewiredMSP.com and the author of three books on IT leadership: vCIO Rewired, Rewired MSP, and Near Miss.
Speaking Topics for Technology and Business Events
The vCIO Advantage: From Technology Translator to Strategic Advisor
Most MSPs have someone doing vCIO work. Very few have someone doing it well. Here is what the vCIO role actually is, why so many MSPs get it wrong, and how to build a vCIO function that creates real strategic value for clients.
Building an AI-Ready MSP Practice
The shift from managed service provider to managed intelligence provider is already underway. Here is what it takes to build an AI-ready practice: enabling your team, protecting your clients, and positioning your MSP as the the person clients actually trust your clients need as they navigate AI adoption.
Near Miss: The IT Failures That Almost Took Down the Business
Real-world case studies on preventable IT disasters and what business leaders should actually expect from their IT provider. Built on nearly 30 years of watching businesses navigate IT decisions well and badly.
MSP Scaling Without Burnout
Most MSP owners hit a growth ceiling not because they lack technical skill but because they have built a business that depends on them being involved in every decision. The Rewired MSP framework covers exactly this: how to break out of that pattern.
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About the Author
Brent Lacy has been in IT since 1997 and ministry since 1998. He serves as Strategic Advisory Manager at Core Managed IT Services, leading a team of vCIOs. He is the founder of RewiredMSP.com, MinistryPlace.net, and the Rural Think Tank Podcast.