Uncle Marv interviews Andre Gilmore from ConnectWise about the IT Nation Evolve peer groups for managed service providers. Andre explains how the peer groups focus on both personal and professional growth, creating an environment of trust where members refuse to let each other fail. The secret sauce is the strong relationships formed through quarterly in-person meetings over two days with social activities. Members review business metrics and goals, get advice from peers, and define their own success.
Highlights:
0:38 - Andre's background and role with IT Nation Evolve peer groups
1:35 - What makes the peer groups unique - focus on personal & professional, creating close relationships
3:00 - Structure of the quarterly 2-day peer group meetings
4:15 - How peer groups define success for each member and hold them accountable
5:30 - Deciding which topics to prioritize at meetings based on member needs
7:00 - The real cost is the commitment of time, creating motivation to get value
