Lead generation for managed services
LunchLeads organizes focused B2B lunch events for managed services companies. Every event brings 15–25 it directors, operations leaders, and business owners into a private room for a 90-minute session and catered lunch. Available in all 41 LunchLeads markets.
Who attends a managed services event
Each event brings 15–25 it directors, operations leaders, and business owners into a private room. Every attendee is individually researched and invited — never a purchased list.
Every person at the table becomes a lead with full contact data.
Typical attendee profiles
What a managed services session looks like
"Evaluating Managed IT Services: Total Cost, Response Time, and Security Posture"
Questions the session answers
The session covers how businesses evaluate the true total cost of managed IT versus internal staffing.
The session covers what service-level and response-time expectations separate effective MSPs from commodity providers.
The session covers how managed services models affect cybersecurity posture differently for mid-market companies.
The session covers what transition challenges companies face when moving from break-fix to managed services models.
Why the lunch format works for managed services
Managed services decisions are trust-dependent and involve operational risk. A session built around practical evaluation criteria positions the right MSP as a credible partner before the contract conversation.
Run a managed services event in any city
Available in all 41 LunchLeads markets. Click any city to see a full preview of a managed services event in that location.
Questions about managed services
Who attends a LunchLeads event for managed services?
A LunchLeads managed services event brings together 15–25 it directors, operations leaders, and business owners. Every attendee is individually researched and invited — no purchased lists. Typical profiles include it directors evaluating managed services, operations leaders with technology dependencies, business owners managing it without a full team.
What session topic works for managed services events?
A session topic that fills rooms in managed services is practical, specific, and tied to a real operational challenge. One topic LunchLeads has used successfully: "Evaluating Managed IT Services: Total Cost, Response Time, and Security Posture". The session addresses questions like how businesses evaluate the true total cost of managed IT versus internal staffing and what service-level and response-time expectations separate effective MSPs from commodity providers.
Why does the lunch format work for managed services?
Managed services decisions are trust-dependent and involve operational risk. A session built around practical evaluation criteria positions the right MSP as a credible partner before the contract conversation.
In which cities can I run a managed services lunch event?
Managed Services & MSP events can run in any of LunchLeads's 41 active markets — Las Vegas, Phoenix, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Milwaukee, Nashville, Austin, Detroit, Charlotte, Indianapolis, Columbus, Greenville, Cincinnati, and Minneapolis-St. Paul.
How is pricing set for managed services events?
Pricing follows the standard LunchLeads model: a $500 retainer covers setup, outreach, venue, and catered lunch, then a custom per-lead price is agreed before launch. For managed services, per-lead pricing is set based on audience seniority (typically IT Directors) and outreach complexity. The retainer is credited against your first invoice.
Related guides
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Check fit for managed services
Tell us about your company and where you want to generate leads. We will let you know if managed services is a fit for your market and what the per-lead pricing would be.
$500 retainer covers setup + lunch. Pay per lead. No contracts.