Welcome back to the first episode of 2026! After a holiday break involving virtual doctor visits and family time, hosts Justin Esgar and Eric Anthony are back to kick off the new year. While many people focus on personal resolutions like hitting the gym, this episode dives deep into professional resolutions specifically designed for Managed Service Providers.
Justin and Eric explore why the "New Year, New You" mentality often fails by mid-February and how to set actionable goals that actually stick. The conversation centers on the critical shift from working in your business to working on your business. Justin shares his personal resolution to step away from day-to-day operations and Tier 1 tickets to focus on visionary tasks, while Eric discusses the power of "interstitial journaling" to audit time value.
Key topics include implementing "Profit First" to secure financial health, the importance of "eating your own dog food" regarding security scores, and the controversial metric of revenue per employee. They also discuss influential concepts from Dan Martell’s Buy Back Your Time and the 10X mindset to help MSP owners differentiate themselves in a commoditized market. Whether you are looking to improve your security posture or increase your bottom line, this episode provides the roadmap for a successful 2026.
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