Next Level Now Heads to IT Nation Connect Global 2026

Next Level Now is heading to Orlando for IT Nation Connect Global 2026! Our CEO, Brandi Bonds, will be joining MSP leaders and industry peers to share practical financial strategies for improving profitability, strengthening business performance, and making smarter decisions as MSPs grow.

As one of the premier events for the managed services industry, IT Nation Connect Global brings together MSP owners, executives, and technology leaders to exchange ideas, explore business challenges, and discover new opportunities for growth.

This year, Brandi will lead two interactive peer group sessions focused on two critical areas of MSP success: maximizing profitability and building the right financial leadership structure.

The 7 Levers That Move MSP Profit & Valuation

Growing revenue is important, but revenue alone doesn’t determine the financial health or value of an MSP.

In this hands-on workshop, Brandi will explore seven controllable financial levers that directly influence MSP profitability and business valuation:

• Pricing: Ensuring services are priced to support healthy, sustainable margins.
• Gross Margin: Understanding and improving the profitability of service delivery.
• Utilization: Maximizing the value of your team’s time and resources.
• Client Retention: Protecting recurring revenue through stronger client relationships.
• Recurring Revenue: Building predictable, sustainable revenue streams.
• Operating Expenses: Managing costs without compromising growth.
• Cash Conversion: Turning profitability into actual cash flow.

Participants will explore how even small improvements across these areas can compound over time, creating meaningful gains in profitability and long-term business value.

The goal is to help MSP leaders identify where to focus their efforts for the greatest financial impact.

From Bookkeeper to CFO: What You Actually Need (and When)

As an MSP grows, its financial needs become more complex. But how do you know when it’s time to move beyond basic bookkeeping and invest in more strategic financial support?

In this practical peer group session, Brandi will break down the different levels of financial support an MSP needs throughout its growth journey.

Attendees will explore:

• When basic bookkeeping is enough to support business operations.
• When stronger accounting processes and controller-level oversight become necessary.
• When CFO-level financial leadership can help guide major business decisions.
• How to avoid hiring too early or waiting too long to invest in financial expertise.

The session will help MSP owners better understand how to align financial resources with their current business needs while preparing for future growth.

The right financial leadership isn’t necessarily about adding more people. It’s about having the right expertise at the right time.

Connecting With the MSP Community in Orlando

Beyond the sessions, the Next Level Now team looks forward to connecting with MSP owners, industry partners, and fellow business leaders throughout IT Nation Connect Global.

Events like IT Nation provide valuable opportunities to exchange ideas, learn from shared experiences, and explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the managed services industry.

At Next Level Now, we believe financial clarity is one of the most powerful tools an MSP owner can have. We’re excited to bring that perspective to this year’s conversations.

See You in Orlando!

If you’re attending IT Nation Connect Global 2026, we’d love to connect!

Whether you’re looking to improve margins, better understand your financial performance, or determine what level of financial leadership your MSP needs next, Brandi’s peer group sessions will offer practical insights you can bring back to your business.

We look forward to seeing you in Orlando!

Can’t make it to the event? Connect with Next Level Now to learn how our CFO-led financial services help MSPs improve profitability, strengthen financial operations, and build long-term business value.