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In this episode, Jeff Loehr and Joe Rojas welcomed Matt Bullock from Prodatix, where they discussed the shifting landscape of Managed Service Providers (MSPs). They emphasized that MSPs should focus on what they do best and partner with experts in other areas, such as data backup and security, to provide comprehensive solutions to their clients.

The conversation highlights the shift in the MSP market towards outsourcing and project management. Many successful MSPs are now acting as project managers, bringing in various specialized partners to handle different aspects of IT services. This approach allows MSPs to scale their businesses and offer high-quality solutions without spreading themselves too thin.

For MSPs to adjust to the shifting landscape, they need to understand the importance of specialization and partnerships in delivering top-notch IT services while allowing MSPs to focus on what they do best.

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In this episode, Jeff Loehr and Joe Rojas welcomed Kathryn Rose, the visionary behind ChannelWise. She emphasized the importance of defining a niche in today's saturated MSP market. The conversation revolved around the common fear of narrowing down to a niche, where many businesses worry about limiting their reach. However, as the discussion revealed, honing a niche allows providers to address specific business problems more proficiently. 

Kathryn also touched upon the essence of sales, stating that the core of a successful sales strategy is understanding and solving client problems rather than merely selling products. She introduced the ChannelWise Coaching Cafe, a space where experts provide valuable insights to MSPs. Throughout the conversation, the trio converged on the idea that business, at its heart, exists to solve problems. 

For MSPs and other businesses to thrive, they must embrace this ethos, ensuring that every sale and every service genuinely addresses a customer's unique challenges.

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In this episode, Jeff Loehr and Joe Rojas welcomed Jennifer Bleam of MSP Sales Revolution to discuss effective sales strategies. Jennifer stressed the significance of trust and rapport in sales, underscoring the importance of building genuine connections rather than just pushing products. 

A structured sales process is key; it establishes credibility and ensures clarity in engagements. We especially discussed the hot topic of objections. Instead of viewing them as roadblocks, Jennifer sees objections as indicators of active engagement, often viewing a lack of objections with suspicion. Drawing from personal anecdotes, she argued everyone has innate selling skills, urging listeners to refine and apply these in business contexts. 

Tune in so you can master sales for your MSP and "Get comfortable leaning into discomfort."

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In this episode, Jeff Loehr, Joe Rojas, and Gavin Garbutt emphasize the importance of MSPs aligning IT solutions with clients' business objectives through focused conversations. Gavin delves into niche verticals that can yield success, as seen with Caltech and Corsica. 

We also discuss the evolution and future of MSPs. This includes managing cloud services, especially with Microsoft, and harnessing AI and big data. We spotlight Augmentt’s multi-tenant solution for top-notch security monitoring and SaaS auditing. Plus, learn about the Augmentt Academy's valuable resources for MSPs to excel in selling cloud security services.

Tune in for insights and tools to navigate the evolving MSP landscape

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Gavin Garbutt, Chairman and Co-Founder of Augmentt

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In this episode, Jeff Loehr, Joe Rojas, and Steve Salmon delve into the challenges many businesses face when expanding nationwide, particularly the onboarding process. With Steve Salmon's insights, they explore the groundbreaking potential of tools like Field Nation to alleviate these pains.

However, at the episode's heart lies a deeper conversation about mindset: the inherent fears associated with growth, loss of control, and embracing external resources. The dialogue continuously circles back to the value of specializing or "having a niche" – stressing its significance in efficiency, process formulation, and confidence-building. 

Amidst discussions on the perceived decline of the MSP model, they highlight the importance of adapting to an ever-evolving business landscape, focusing on genuine customer pain points, and steering clear of fleeting trends. Join them as they navigate these intricate terrains and converse with Steve about the future of MSPs.

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In this episode, Jeff Loehr, Tim Fitzpatrick, and Joe Rojas discuss the benefits of niching down, finding the marketing channels that resonate with you, and the importance of customer onboarding.

They emphasize the value of understanding your target market and crafting a message that speaks directly to them, as well as optimizing referral systems and creating a super-targeted list to attract ideal clients.

They also address the fear of going too narrow with your niche and the delivery challenge that comes with it but stress that niching down ultimately leads to higher profitability and more enjoyable work.

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Chris Bintiff joins us to discuss the role of AI in the MSP business. Discover how new technologies can push the boundaries of your growth and competitiveness.

In this podcast episode, Joe and Jeff are joined by Chris Bintiff, founder of Not Really Rocket Science and MarketingSpark.ai, discuss the role of AI in the MSP business. 

Discover how new technologies can push the boundaries of your growth and competitiveness. And how becoming an expert in a focused niche can really make your MSP stand out from the crowd (and allow you to charge more for your services).

Tune in for this insightful conversation on artificial intelligence, niching down, the final 3% of a project, and more. 

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In this podcast episode, Joe, Jeff, and Robert Goodman, a software developer-turned-president of Technical Interviewers, dive into a conversation about hiring for technical talent. With an extensive background in IT, Goodman recounts his unique journey into recruitment, identifying the disconnect between hirers and the desired IT talent.

He highlights the challenges MSPs face in identifying genuinely skilled candidates due to non-formal learning paths and the fallibility of certification exams. Sharing real-world experiences, Goodman emphasizes that effective recruitment remains a deeply human, time-consuming process.

Listen to understand the intricacies of tech hiring and learn how to separate the wheat from the chaff in the world of IT recruitment. Tune in for this insightful conversation on why MSPs struggle to hire and guidance on how to make the process less painful for both the MSP and the candidates.

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In this podcast episode, Joe, Jeff, and John Harden of Auvik dive into the sea of change in SaaS management for MSPs. From a 'blue ocean market' where no one saw the need to manage their SaaS, we're now in a dynamic environment where businesses are asking, 'How do I manage my SaaS?'

Combine this shift with Auvik's growth and you have a one-two punch sparking acceleration in the industry. Tune in for this insightful discussion on market timing, business maturity, and the evolution of SaaS management!

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In this podcast episode, Joe, Jeff, and Mitch Kranitz discuss Mitch’s journey from MSP to print vendor. He discusses how he went about building a successful print business while avoiding common challenges. The “print partner” concept has been instrumental in his success.

By forming a close working relationship with MSPs, he has found that he is able to help them avoid the difficulties that often arise when working with random print vendors.

Mitch and his team work with a wide range of MSPs across the US. They have over 450 MSP referral partners that they collaborate with. They have a proven track record of identifying and pursuing high-quality opportunities, and they are committed to building strong relationships with their sales reps and MSPs.

Overall, Mitch’s journey and the success of his business offer valuable insights for anyone looking to build a successful print business and form strong partnerships with MSPs.

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