In this first episode of Coffee & Cloud, Nick discusses the economic situation and its impact on the IT industry. He notes that companies like Twitter, Facebook, Microsoft, and Google are laying off workers, and wonders if this presents an opportunity for managed solution providers who are looking for staff.

Nick also considers whether the impending recession will affect businesses' spending choices and whether they will turn to managed solution providers for support. Nick shares his own experiences with past recessions and how they impacted his managed solution provider business. He concludes by asking for viewers' thoughts on the matter.