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- How to Avoid Selling Your MSP for Only $14,000
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In this podcast episode, Joe, Jeff, and Hartland Ross discuss the importance of having an exit strategy and processes in place for MSPs to avoid burnout and increase the value of their business.
He also highlights the benefits of acquiring and growing a book of business and advises sellers to understand the limitations of their business and what it is worth.
The conversation also touches on the emotional process of selling a business and how one may want to consider what they plan to do once the business is sold.
At Start Grow Manage, we help entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and freelancers achieve the impact, freedom, and wealth you imagined back when you started your company. Our tools, practices, and processes help you engage, energize and execute building a business that powers an extraordinary life. Learn more about our programs and how they can fuel your fire.
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Facebook • Instagram • LinkedIn32 min - Uncover your network weaknesses before hackers do
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In this podcast episode, Joe, Jeff, and Lisa discuss the importance of penetration testing for identifying network weaknesses and improving security posture.
MSPs can work with third-party testers to gain insight and transparency throughout the engagement and provide better security recommendations to clients.
Lisa also highlights the risks of phishing emails and weak passwords, emphasizing the need for vigilance and education in all areas of cybersecurity.At Start Grow Manage, we help entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and freelancers achieve the impact, freedom, and wealth you imagined back when you started your company. Our tools, practices, and processes help you engage, energize and execute building a business that powers an extraordinary life. Learn more about our programs and how they can fuel your fire.
Facebook • Instagram • LinkedInStart, Grow, And Manage a scalable MSP that powers an extraordinary life. Our tools, practices and processes help you engage, energize and execute on building a business that powers an extraordinary life. Learn more about our programs and how they can fuel your fire.
Facebook • Instagram • LinkedIn31 min - Build your business around a user obsession (and other sage advice)
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In this podcast episode, Joe, Jeff and Antoine discuss JumpCloud, a platform that solves many problems for MSPs (Managed Service Providers) by centralizing identity access and device management capabilities. Antoine shares his story of building MYKI, a decentralized password manager, and how it led him to JumpCloud's focus on a passwordless world. The episode also highlights the importance of MSPs becoming thought leaders in cybersecurity and partnering with the right vendors to provide the best services to their clients.
So listen in to hear what Antoine's vision is for the future of MSPs and his advice for MSPs to build strong foundations for their business.
At Start Grow Manage, we help entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and freelancers achieve the impact, freedom, and wealth you imagined back when you started your company. Our tools, practices, and processes help you engage, energize and execute building a business that powers an extraordinary life. Learn more about our programs and how they can fuel your fire.
Facebook • Instagram • LinkedInStart, Grow, And Manage a scalable MSP that powers an extraordinary life. Our tools, practices and processes help you engage, energize and execute on building a business that powers an extraordinary life. Learn more about our programs and how they can fuel your fire.
Facebook • Instagram • LinkedIn33 min - Your cybersecurity has holes, know where they are? With Guest Steve "Mac" McKeon
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In this episode of the Start Grow Manage Podcast, we sit down with Mac McKeon from MacGyver Technology to discuss the importance of pen testing and how it can be used by MSPs to improve the security of the businesses they serve. Mac shares his experience working with MSPs and the horror stories he's seen with insecure IoT devices. He also talks about how his team helps companies build secure, efficient systems that can easily scale.
At Start Grow Manage, we help entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and freelancers achieve the impact, freedom, and wealth you imagined back when you started your company. Our tools, practices, and processes help you engage, energize and execute building a business that powers an extraordinary life. Learn more about our programs and how they can fuel your fire.
Facebook • Instagram • LinkedInStart, Grow, And Manage a scalable MSP that powers an extraordinary life. Our tools, practices and processes help you engage, energize and execute on building a business that powers an extraordinary life. Learn more about our programs and how they can fuel your fire.
Facebook • Instagram • LinkedIn33 min - The one thing you are guaranteed to regret not doing and how to fix it with Guest Damien Stevens
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On this episode of the Start Grow Manage Podcast, guest Damien Stevens discusses the importance of having the right people and processes in place for a successful business, particularly in the context of managing backups for MSPs. He also shares his own experiences and offers advice for those struggling in their businesses, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability and seeking help from others in the community.
At Start Grow Manage, we help entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and freelancers achieve the impact, freedom, and wealth you imagined back when you started your company. Our tools, practices, and processes help you engage, energize and execute building a business that powers an extraordinary life. Learn more about our programs and how they can fuel your fire.
Facebook • Instagram • LinkedInStart, Grow, And Manage a scalable MSP that powers an extraordinary life. Our tools, practices and processes help you engage, energize and execute on building a business that powers an extraordinary life. Learn more about our programs and how they can fuel your fire.
Facebook • Instagram • LinkedIn34 min - Been There Done That: Mindset and the MSP
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Today we're discussing the importance of adjusting our perspectives. It's pretty common for business owners, especially those in the MSP world, to fall into the been there, done that mindset. They reflect on their experiences, ponder future ideas, and make decisions about what's ahead like it's a foregone conclusion. Sometimes this approach works, but often it limits potential and opportunities because we're so sure something won't work or isn't right for us, just because we tried it years ago.When we think we know it all and have nothing left to learn, our ability to grow takes a serious hit. Let's dive in today and work on refreshing our mindsets. And hey, don't miss our bonus chat about how Joe's daughter is a digital art entrepreneur and Jeff's kids are sort of black-hat hackers now (not really, but they're definitely dabbling in gray-hat territory).
Start, Grow, And Manage a scalable MSP that powers an extraordinary life. Our tools, practices and processes help you engage, energize and execute on building a business that powers an extraordinary life. Learn more about our programs and how they can fuel your fire.
Facebook • Instagram • LinkedIn29 min - From the Ground Up: The Keys to a Sustainable MSP with Guest Layne Frank
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Today Joe and Jeff are joined by Layne Frank of BBH Solutions, an MSP succeeding in business for more than 30 years. Together we're discussing some essentials - how to sell MSP services, the success BBH Solutions has had in niche-ing down (choosing the right avatar!) and focusing on what they do best and for whom they do it. This episode is part history lesson on what it takes to achieve long-term success as an MSP, and a masterclass in how identifying and treating your customers helps create that kind of success, as well as the value of cultivating a network. Discover the secrets to success from an experienced MSP provider, and the power of passion that can help you achieve your goals. Featuring Joe Rojas and Jeff Loehr and Layne Frank
Start, Grow, And Manage a scalable MSP that powers an extraordinary life. Our tools, practices and processes help you engage, energize and execute on building a business that powers an extraordinary life. Learn more about our programs and how they can fuel your fire.
Facebook • Instagram • LinkedIn26 min - Smarter Marketing & Networking for MSPs: Building Bridges
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In today's episode, we're talking about the importance of communication in your marketing and networking. We're exploring better ways to understand the language of business and technology so you can communicate on your prospects' and customers' levels to make the most of networking opportunities. We'll provide clear, practical tips and strategies to help MSPs bridge the gap between different industries, get up to speed on plans and SLAs, and - stop us if you've heard this one (actually, don't) - why you must have a customer avatar for effective marketing. Unlock the secrets of smarter networking, and discover how they can help you create successful outcomes and reach your goals.
Start, Grow, And Manage a scalable MSP that powers an extraordinary life. Our tools, practices and processes help you engage, energize and execute on building a business that powers an extraordinary life. Learn more about our programs and how they can fuel your fire.
Facebook • Instagram • LinkedIn15 min - Finding the Right Fit: Assessing Capabilities and Values When Hiring
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Maybe the most essential way to improve the performance of your MSP business is in finding the right fit for your team by assessing capabilities and values when hiring. In this episode, we're exploring the importance of collaboration and providing detailed instructions, gaining insights on how to prepare and train employees, and covering how to streamline your human resources for maximum efficiency. Featuring Joe Rojas and Jeff LoehrStart, Grow, And Manage a scalable MSP that powers an extraordinary life. Our tools, practices and processes help you engage, energize and execute on building a business that powers an extraordinary life. Learn more about our programs and how they can fuel your fire.
Facebook • Instagram • LinkedIn20 min - Change Your Perspective: Rethinking Responsibilities In Your MSP
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Today we're talking about the importance of having an effective plan, setting goals, and the power of big-picture thinking. We'll explain the value of the 'Hats Chart', a practical method for visualizing how one person can take on multiple roles in a company. Understanding the Hats Chart can help you streamline operations and lead to a better understanding of how your MSP works, eventually increasing productivity and efficiency. Explore what happens when you rethink responsibilities around functions, rather than people or positions.Start, Grow, And Manage a scalable MSP that powers an extraordinary life. Our tools, practices and processes help you engage, energize and execute on building a business that powers an extraordinary life. Learn more about our programs and how they can fuel your fire.
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