BlueStar Nation is the podcast that tackles the hot topics, trends, and emerging technologies impacting the specialty IT reseller channel, software companies, MSPs, and hardware manufacturers. Hosted by John Martin & Dean Reverman. Tell us what YOU want to hear about: nation@bluestarinc.com
VARTECH 2026 brought channel partners to the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT, September 21-22. This week, we recap the experience, the venue, the guest speakers, and how the theme, "Where Builders Gather," was reflected throughout the show.
Around the Nation: Send your rookie reps to BlueStar Academy for Intro to POS & Payments and/or Hospitality Solutions courses in November!
#VARValue - Final thoughts and additional spotlights from VARTECH 2026
On Our Radar
Dean - Prediction market websites
John - Obsession & modern indie horror films
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1 Oct 2026
The Illiterate Podcast Test (The Pulse #3)
We're back with more hot topics, surveys, and ideas to spark conversation.
Topics:
The Future of Work & AI
The Rise of Drunk Shopping
What Jobs Have the Highest & Lowest Divorce Rates?
The “Illiterate Boyfriend” Test
Highest-Paying US Jobs
Cost of Living by US State
The Cosmic Odometer
Around the Nation: 2U Tour - NYC
On Our Radar
Dean - Tesla Cybercab
John - Columbia House shuts down
Keep in Touch!
Email – nation@bluestarinc.com
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/blue-star
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20 Aug 2026
Addressing Waste & Inefficiency in Trucking & Logistics w/Baysys' Tom Hurwitch & Gerry Corriveau
The trucking & logistics industry is vital to many other industries and the global economy. So why are so many fleets, BCOs, and shippers still using outdated, fragmented, and inefficient technology and processes? To answer that question and explore opportunities for resellers to address these issues with hardware & software solutions, we're joined this week by Baysys Founder & CEO Tom Hurwitch and Strategic Business Advisor Gerry Corriveau. What is waste costing fleet owners and cargo movers every day? How does automating & digitizing now prepare them for the next iteration of T&L? What is Baysys offering now and in the future, and how will they help VARs grow their business? It's the episode that's just idling here, wasting fuel until you listen!
Visit baysys.io to learn more and contact them directly at:
Tom Hurwitch: tom.hurwitch@baysys.io
Gerry Corriveau: gerry.corriveau@baysys.io | 774.847.4957
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#VARValue - Why should VARs work with Baysys? What are they looking for in partners, and how can they help solution providers sell more and grow their T&L business?
On Our Radar
Gerry - Having fun with AI
Tom - AI for data analytics
Dean - Why you should sit on the floor
John - The Tokyo business shorts scandal
Keep in Touch!
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