10 Reasons to Come to Super9 Convergence


Super9 Convergence is only a few months away, taking place March 10-13, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. Our biggest Super9 event to date, Convergence is an industry-wide insightful educational and fun networking event where the Intelisys and ScanSource communities come together and learn how to accelerate their cloud & carrier sales growth from the channel’s greatest sales experts and leaders.
We are excited to welcome both our valued Sales Partners and non-partner attendees to this amazing educational experience, centered around navigating cloud sales more effectively, elevating your customer touchpoints, and forming meaningful relationships in the cloud & carrier services space.
Still wondering about whether or not to attend this incredible event? Here are the top 10 reasons channel leaders can’t wait to attend this year’s Super9 Convergence in Nashville:

1. Boost your cloud revenue with proven best practices

Over 370 Sales Partners and VARs have completed a Super9 event since the program’s launch. On average, Super9 graduates increased their cloud revenue by 59% and their cloud base by 20% in the year following a Super9 event. Leveraging the best practices established in the foundational Super9 events, Super9 Convergence aims to expand those wins further and faster.

2. It’s purpose-built to grow your cloud & carrier sales business

Dedicated to the converging channel, Super9 Convergence welcomes Super9 alumni, their teams, Intelisys Sales Partners, agents, VARs, and the world’s leading cloud and carrier services providers as they gather to deep dive into the ever-changing channel sales ecosystem and walk away with new skills, techniques, tools and connections aimed to dramatically accelerate the growth of their MRR businesses.

3. It’s dedicated to developing the channel’s greatest sales experts and leaders

Super9 Convergence delivers world-class, highly targeted, actionable education and exceptional peer-to-peer and industry networking. Super9 Convergence is about raising the tide and supporting partners as they work to grow their businesses stronger, faster and more profitable in the evolving channel.

4. Get sales-focused, hands-on training

Receive personalized, sales focused, hands-on guidance that targets your business, your industry and the growth areas that will propel your business to the next level. Learn from your top-performing peers and the smartest minds in the channel in an interactive and highly effective learning environment.

5. Solve real-world customer challenges

The groundbreaking educational content will provide answers to real-life customer challenges and needs. In the all-new “Voice of the Customer” presentation, panel, and Q&A, attendees will discover new and innovative ways to solve customer challenges, and how to use technology to address every aspect of a customers’ current and evolving needs.

6. All-new targeted Education Breakout Session content

Gain relevant and all-new knowledge from world-leading cloud and carrier services experts with cutting-edge, actionable educational content. Choose from 24 deep dive Education Breakout Sessions designed to target the industry’s fastest growing markets. More details will be released soon, so stay tuned!

7. Author Matthew Dixon will return to the Super9 Convergence stage

Matthew Dixon, expert and author of The Challenger Sale and The Challenger Customer, will share a roadmap for engaging hidden influencers in your customers’ organizations, and how to leverage these “Challenger Customers” to create buy-in. Discover how to identify and engage hidden influencers, tailor sales conversations, navigate cloud sales more effectively, take your deals to the finish line.

8. Network with the best of the best

Get insider access to 40+ industry-leading cloud and carrier service providers. Strengthen and build new connections between traditional agent partners and VARs, between Supplier Partners and Sales Partners, and between you and the team at Intelisys that shows up every day with the goal of supporting you as you make your business stronger, better and more profitable.

9. Leave with actionable tips to transform your cloud & carrier services business

You’ll leave Nashville armed with the resources, skills, confidence and relationships to level up your cloud practice. Step away from theory and embrace reality–real data, real participation, unparalleled results.

10. Enjoy an authentic Nashville experience

Enjoy all that “Music City” has to offer at Super9 Convergence. Savor world-class ribs from the finest BBQ restaurants in the country, line dance to awesome live music, and experience the all-American fun that lies within Tennessee’s famous capital. Check out this video for a small taste of all that Nashville has to offer:

We’re excited to welcome both partner and non-partner attendees to Super9 Convergence in Nashville. There’s still time to register, but hurry–space is limited. We can’t wait to see you there!
Click here to learn more and register: http://super9.intelisys.com/

Ken Mills

President

Ken Mills serves as President of Intelisys and is committed to driving growth for Intelisys and our partners. As a distinguished technology executive with over two decades of experience, Ken has previously held leadership roles at EPIC iO, Dell Technologies and Cisco, and served as a fellow with the U.S. Department of State. His strategic mindset has been an integral part of launching innovative products and solutions in the fields of AI, IoT, and 5G. Ken is driven by his curiosity and passion for groundbreaking technology and complex problems, and constantly explores new frontiers in the world of technology.

Monica Lutes

Manager, People & Culture, ScanSource, Inc. and Intelisys

As Manager, People & Culture, Monica has worked closely with Intelisys employees and leaders since 2018 and has worked with ScanSource companies since 2016. A Human Resources professional with 11 years of experience encompassing all areas of HR, especially employee relations, recruiting, compliance, and training, Monica approaches her role as Manager, People & Culture from a consultative perspective. Her goal is to provide advice and guidance to leaders so they can focus on growing the best teams for the business while also supporting employees’ goals.

Ansley Hoke

SVP Marketing, ScanSource, Inc. and Intelisys

Ansley Hoke is the Senior Vice President of Marketing at ScanSource, Inc., a role she has held since 2019, and extended her leadership to include Intelisys in 2023. She joined the company in 2001, serving in merchandising leadership roles for ScanSource POS and Barcode, including acting Vice President of Merchandising and then later VP of Merchandising for ScanSource Catalyst and overall VP of ScanSource Catalyst. She oversaw sales, supplier relations, and services. Known for her pivotal role in creating effective marketing strategies, Ansley has been integral in driving demand, enhancing partner programs, and significantly contributing to the company’s revenue growth and channel relationships.

Mike Baur

CEO of ScanSource, Inc. and Interim President of Intelisys

Mike Baur serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at ScanSource. Mike has served as the Company’s President or CEO since its inception, as a director since December 1995, and as Chairman of the Board since February 2019. Mike has developed a deep institutional knowledge and perspective regarding ScanSource’s strengths, challenges and opportunities. He has more than 30 years of experience in the IT industry, having served in various leadership and senior management roles in the technology and distribution industries before joining ScanSource. Mike brings strong leadership, entrepreneurial, business building and development skills and experience to the Board.

Stephanie Bouras

Regional Vice President, Southeast

Driven by a partner-first philosophy and a passion for innovation, Bouras embodies a leadership style that’s both compassionate and data-driven. As the Regional Vice President, Southeast, at Intelisys, she’s leveraged her extensive marketing and sales experience to propel her team to new heights. A firm believer in aligning herself with her partners, she sees herself as a collaborator and an integral part of their business. This perspective has allowed her to forge deep connections and drive success. A Florida native, Stephanie’s attention to detail and unwavering commitment to her partners have been key factors in her success.

Michael Raspanti

Regional Vice President, Northeast

Michael joined Intelisys in June of 2020, as a long-time channel veteran. He is responsible for leading the Northeast Region, helping continue the tremendous momentum in one of our strongest markets while also recruiting new up and coming partners that will be the growth engine of our future success.

Kristy Thomas

Vice President, Partner Experience and Enablement

Thomas is responsible for Sales Partner enablement and education for all our technology segments, including CX, managed security, mobility, and connectivity. With over 20 years of executive background in telephony, UCaaS, CCaaS and Cloud services, Kristy enables her customers to think broader and deeper as she guides them through their decision journey. Some of the biggest deals in the channel have become a reality thanks to the expertise and humble excellence Kristy brings to her client’s projects.