Pax8 Results Selling Framework Podcast

Most MSP leaders treat wellness like a personal side topic. It is actually a business performance issue and ignoring it can quietly drain your team, your culture, and your growth.

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Hiring salespeople in an MSP can cost time, money, and momentum when the wrong person looks good on paper but fails in the seat. Dr. Christopher Croner breaks down the traits and interview signals that actually predict sales success. Keith Marchiano and Dr. Croner discuss the danger of confusing experience with performance, the three non-teachable traits behind top sellers, and how to ask better behavioral interview questions. If you’ve ever hired someone who “talked a good game” but couldn’t deliver, this conversation is for you.

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Most MSPs are making a critical mistake by sticking to traditional sales tactics in a fast-evolving industry — but Rob Rae reveals how relationship-driven selling and AI integration are transforming the game entirely. If you want to stay relevant in the AI-powered future of managed services, this episode is your blueprint for success.

Most MSPs are wasting time and money on marketing strategies that don’t work — until now.

Pete Busam, owner of Equilibrium Consulting, reveals how mastering target audience clarity and leveraging AI-driven tactics can transform your marketing from guesswork into a powerful growth engine. If you’re tired of blending in with the competition or wasting your budget on ineffective tactics, this episode is your breakthrough.

In this conversation, Keith and Pete explain why AI only works when your messaging is built around a clear ideal client. You’ll hear why buyer personas, customer insights, and stronger content are essential for standing out and attracting better clients.

We also cover practical frameworks like the Authority Loop and Answer Engine Optimization, plus simple ways MSPs can build authority, trust, and visibility in a crowded market.

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Unlock the secret to boosting MSP profits and safeguarding your revenue with smarter contracts—without the legal jargon. If you’re an MSP owner or sales leader, ignoring your contract strategy could be the biggest oversight costing you thousands.

This episode reveals the overlooked tools every MSP must harness—contracts that are clear, proactive, and built for growth—so you avoid revenue leakage, protect your margins, and turn your agreements into opportunities for upsell and cross-sell. Anne Hall, the “Agreement Lifeguard,” brings 25 years of legal expertise and a fresh perspective on how MSPs can craft practical, tailored contracts that are easy to understand and enforce.

Discover how a simple shift—treating contracts as living documents—can dramatically reduce disputes, clarify scope, and turn contractual conversations into revenue-building tools. You’ll learn:

✅ The critical clauses most MSPs are missing

In a competitive market, a professional, clear contract is your secret weapon—one that builds trust, streamlines operations, and unlocks new revenue streams. Don't let ambiguity or outdated documents hold your MSP back—listen now and turn your contracts into a growth engine.

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In this episode, Keith Marchiano chats with Max Barnhart about effective prospecting strategies, building trust with clients, and leveraging AI to supercharge sales efforts. Max shares practical insights drawn from his experience scaling MSP sales, focusing on relationship building, niche targeting, and process optimization.

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In this episode of the RSF Podcast, we dive into building scalable growth systems, defining clarity around ideal client profiles, and shifting from founder chaos to founder clarity. Amy Luby, channel veteran and Pax8 Academy Executive Coach, shares her invaluable insights from decades of experience, emphasizing the importance of systems, processes, and strategic planning for long-term success.

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Are you ready to revolutionize your sales game? In the latest episode of the Result Selling Framework podcast, we dive into how AI is reshaping the way MSPs identify prospects and set appointments. Join Keith Marchiano and Erick Simpson, CEO of Channel Mastered, to learn how MSPs can harness the power of AI for better lead generation and sales outcomes. Don't get left behind - find out how to unlock new revenue streams and enhance your client relationships! 

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In this insightful episode of the Results Selling Framework podcast, hosts Keith Marchiano and Dave Cava delve into the essentials of building a successful sales organization within the MSP industry.

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In this episode, Keith Marchiano and Jeremy Nelson discuss the critical aspects of hiring salespeople. Learn how they handled their first sales hires - and why it's so important to have a solid sales process and understanding of your target market BEFORE bringing on a salesperson.

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