Just like the previous episode, we’re reaching miles across the United States as Brian Gillette from Feel-Good MSP joins us today. Listen in as he shares how his framework helped him survive and feel good about selling. More often than not, there are a few MSP owners who are naturally confident in marketing their products. I couldn’t help but get fascinated with our conversation in this episode, as Brian uncovered new perspectives in selling. He left us with a three-point agenda that would help ...
Jan 23, 2023•29 min
We’re reaching all the way across to Atlanta, Georgia to talk with Alton Johnson, as he openly shares what he’s up to and how he developed his automating pentesting software for MSPs. He also shared his story since he was 11 years old and how his discoveries brought him to help MSPs. This podcast goes deep into all the elements around securing your MSP and how having a regular Pentest can help reduce and even sometimes GET Cyber-insurance. Alton clears the air for us and gave his 10 cents worth ...
Jan 16, 2023•27 min
In this episode of the IT Experts Podcast, together with Stuart, we claim this as the best year and moving forward, we will help you beat the dangers of what lies ahead. Either this is your best year or you just want to make it better, me and Stuart talked about crucial things that we have to get our knees on as we start or continue our business. Listen in as discussed in the first few minutes, how time management is key to productivity. Stuart gave some golden nuggets on how to tone down our ex...
Jan 09, 2023•25 min
Happy New Year and welcome to your best year yet! 💪🏼 In this episode of the IT Experts Podcast, I am giving you a “Motivated Firehose” that will definitely kickstart your 2023 by first, Raising your Standards. This is just the perfect way to start your New Year! It is usual that in every start of the year, we get to think of the things we want to change, let me help you as I give you some insights into how to identify what you want to do differently this year compared with last year! As I alwa...
Jan 02, 2023•24 min
Nearing the holidays, I will help you unwrap effective tips on how to retain your people, especially since we are in a situation where we both deal with the challenges of remote and site works in today’s time. Make sure to take note of the action points and get yourself loaded as I shared and discussed every strategy, I am giving you. You can implement either one, two, three, four, or even all of the following steps: Recruiting the right people. Streamlining the onboarding process. Getting great...
Dec 19, 2022•16 min
This episode comes from the amazing discussions during one of our client alignment and goal setting sessions. As we all know, the relationship with our team is as important as how we connect with our clients. Over the years as we as individuals as well as in business, this does change. So, how can we ensure that we stay connect and constantly promote employee engagement? That leads me to our important 10 tips today and never miss a single point as you listen to this episode, remember your notepa...
Dec 12, 2022•22 min
This one is for the reference books so I hope you won’t miss listening to this golden episode, get your pens and paper ready. I first let Chris walk us through everything the Microsoft Tech for Social Impact Team is doing. It is important we get to know who they are and what their team is doing that is massively helpful for every MSP In the early minutes, I let Chris unbuckle myths about how non-profit businesses work. He made an interesting and comprehensive discussion on how it works and what ...
Nov 09, 2022•37 min
Fun Fact: If you’re in this episode, you are lucky to know and listen to what structured my discussion with Tracy Pound from CompTIA and Maximity Ltd, during the CompTIA EMEA Conference. First things first, I believe it is relevant that I talk about the context and reason why I find it crucial to discuss this in my podcast episode. Things that are happening and the changes that are constant, are in any way, affecting much of our lives, even our businesses. However, always is a time when we forem...
Nov 02, 2022•22 min
Such a great episode we have here since we have never done this before. This meaningful episode is inspired by a session we did in the MSP Growth Hub weeks ago. I’d like to believe that this is truly inspiring to everyone, especially to the MSP owners as we help you understand how important releasing one’s potential is. I started by asking Stuart what made him decide to start talking with this particular client. Indeed, how this client started was inspiring they really underwent the hustle and b...
Oct 24, 2022•23 min
In the IT & MSP space, opportunities do not disappear. In fact, they keep on coming. Whether you are a small MSP or a booming 7-figure MSP, there are always opportunities for your business, that are right for you and help you grow your MSP to YOUR next level. This is the big finale with the “It's a Big Tech Quiz” that will show just how little a lot of us actually know about tech! You can also hear this crossover show on any of our channels: Ian Luckett: https://innovatetosuccess.com/itega-p...
Sep 30, 2022•26 min
In this fifth and final episode of the special IT Experts Podcast mini-series, we dive into the 36 powerful ideas and talk about finally taking all you learned into action to scale your MSP with confidence. These 36 powerful ideas to scale your MSP comes from a resource that we have where you can actually download right HERE and is spread out into the five key episodes in this mini-series. As usual, I briefly share with you what this mini-series is about, how it came together, how many episodes ...
Sep 27, 2022•27 min
In this fourth episode of the special IT Experts Podcast mini-series, we dive into the 36 powerful ideas and talk about maximising your opportunities to scale your MSP with confidence. These 36 powerful ideas to scale your MSP comes from a resource that we have that you can actually download right HERE and is spread out into the five key episodes in this mini-series. As usual, I briefly share with you what this mini-series is about, how it came together, how many episodes this consists of, and a...
Sep 22, 2022•19 min
In this third episode of the special IT Experts Podcast mini-series, we dive into the 36 powerful ideas and talk about amplifying your capacity to scale your MSP with confidence. These 36 powerful ideas to scale your MSP comes from a resource that we have that you can actually download right HERE and will be spread out into the five key episodes in this mini-series. As usual, I briefly share with you what this mini-series is about, how it came together, how many episodes this consists of, and wh...
Sep 20, 2022•18 min
These 36 powerful ideas to scale your MSP comes from a resource that we have where you can actually download right HERE and will be spread out into the five key episodes in this mini-series. As usual, I briefly share with you what this mini-series is about, how it came together, how many episodes this consists of, and what these episodes are. Now, being the second episode of the mini-series, this is all about harnessing your ambition. It is all about taking you from being distracted and being co...
Sep 15, 2022•20 min
In this first episode of a special IT Experts Podcast mini-series, we dive into the 36 powerful ideas and understand the mind behind success to scale your MSP with confidence. These 36 powerful ideas to scale your MSP comes from a resource that we have that you can actually download right HERE , and will be spread out into the five key episodes in this mini-series. As I briefly share with you what this mini-series will consist of, I also share how it’s important to get your pen and notepad (or e...
Sep 12, 2022•23 min
As MSP owners and operators, our growth journey is intrinsically tied to our personal aspirations. Yet, how often do we truly reflect on this? Today, I'm going to share five key tips to help you take control of your MSP's growth and avoid becoming the bottleneck. 1. Visualize Your Success: It all begins with a clear vision. Where do you see your MSP in three years? Is it about spending more quality time with your loved ones, achieving financial stability, or giving back to the community? Reverse...
Sep 08, 2022•16 min
First things first, Stephen shares all about himself and why he was put in front of the IT Experts Podcast limelight on behalf of NinjaOne. Stephen shares that he is from the MSP world himself with 14 years running an MSP in the Northeast of England. He briefly shares his journey in the MSP space. Stephen then talks about the transition from Ninja RMM to NinjaOne and how the whole thing came about. Steven highlights that rebranding happens especially when building and organisation and starting t...
Sep 05, 2022•21 min
This is something that EVERY MSP needs to hear! So, before we head on to the 7 Power Presenting Protocols in successfully presenting to others, I let him talk about who and what he does. As a kickstart, David talked about the first protocol Purpose. Which I think is an essential starting point in order to build a clear call to action. The following protocols which are filled with stories and experiences from David and me are Planning, Preferences, Practice, and Participation. Before coming into ...
Aug 29, 2022•35 min
If there’s anyone credible about how we could use this strategy to add more value to our clients and more projects in our MSP, he is no other than a VCIO himself – Paul Croker. In letting him introduce what he’s been doing, Paul speaks of his company 18it UK which is focused on providing outsourced Virtual Chief Information Office (VCIO). Before getting serious about how VCIOs help in the MSP journey, I asked Paul about the difference between the VCIO and the CTO role. Straightforward in his ans...
Aug 22, 2022•27 min
Early on Monday 8th August 2022, we had our very first LIVE podcast session, and we streamed it LIVE on our Facebook Group, there is no other thought than sharing it with you. This one’s for those who want to listen again and for those who missed this special episode. As a kickstart, I personally shared my corporate experience as a team member for six months. A memorable one, and mind you, I was just only 25 at the time. It is where I learned many things that started my career in Leadership. The...
Aug 15, 2022•33 min
Before I unfold my 100th podcast, I bring you a special wrap-up of three of the best IT Experts Podcast Episodes over the last six months. Perhaps you might be thinking why is it 99.5 that comes before a hundredth? However, as always, I want to make sure that our listening community gets the best bang for your earbuds! With that, Stuart and I are happy to announce that our 100th is going live in our Facebook Group – Scale With Confidence a specific Facebook group for IT and MSP business owners w...
Aug 01, 2022•27 min
With everything that’s going on, this Episode will remind and get us through what it takes to grow and improve your MSP. As a kickstart, I moderated the conversation by letting Stuart express the importance of why they really need to be curious about what the journey looks like. Moving forward, the Scale with Confidence formula is unfolded. Particularly, in the Three Pillars or phases, one must be patient and good enough to work with. Firstly, we had a comprehensive discussion on what the first ...
Jul 25, 2022•32 min
I’m a massive fan of events and it is with great pleasure that Pete and I had a conversation on how it’s done, what are the necessary things to consider, and also where do I start Definitely, no one could ever lead us through this conversation but Peter Davies. He is the head of managed services sales from Angel Business Communications. A long-time traditional publisher who has been in IT services for 25 years and holding IT events for 23 years. Pete is best known for running and supporting big ...
Jul 04, 2022•31 min
It has been a pleasure talking with Phylip in Episode 094 , about his life-changing event as he battled Tuberculosis. This time, I couldn’t think of anyone that I can do it with, except Phylip Morgan himself. This is definitely a perfect balance of laughter and tears, as we just get along without any piece of script or pre-prepared questions. Initially, Phylip enabled me to start with and talk about that one life-changing event that happened between me and my wife, Wendy. This is something I nev...
Jun 27, 2022•46 min
The Channel Partners Europe was a two-day event that happened on the 14th and 15th of June 2022. As the tech channel is at a turning point now where it’s already embracing a post-pandemic world, this event by the Channel Partners Events, showcased innovation, drove digital transformation, and provided all the channel insights and education an IT & MSP owner needs all under one roof. It was a great event where more than 500 MSPs, resellers, and vendors networked and discussed business best pr...
Jun 20, 2022•39 min
We skip the formal introductions and go straight to business talking about cyber resilience. I express that when the pandemic happened there have been lots of cyber-attacks and I ask Greg what he thinks about the threat landscape of the whole cyber resilience thing. We both discuss the severity of it and whether or not MSPs should take it seriously. Personally, Greg thinks that MSPs are aware of the threat, but are just confused about how to take the first step in their cyber resilience journey....
Jun 06, 2022•33 min
Kicking off this loaded episode, Phylip briefly shares about who he is, what he does, and who he helps. We also quickly chat about how this podcast episode came together from when Phylip and I talked about it during the CompTIA event, and I highlight that the key takeaway from this meaningful episode is to learn how to be a better version of ourselves by learning from others and their experiences, and most importantly, how to react and respond to certain situations in business and in life. Phyli...
May 30, 2022•42 min
The SDC Channel Summit this year was an online event that happened on the 10th and 11th of May this year, 2022. The event address both the challenges and opportunities of digital change management to help MSP owners learn how to create an innovative and sustainable future for their businesses. To begin with, I briefly discussed why leadership is important for an MSP owner to grow and scale their business. I also weighed the difference between MSP Management and MSP Leadership, topics that busine...
May 23, 2022•15 min
Nigel Moore is the Founder of The Tech Tribe, a growing community of MSP business owners from around the globe, with the mission to equip them to better run and grow their business and to avoid the millions of mistakes he made throughout his journey. Kicking off the episode, Nigel and I talk about how things are changing for the MSPs as he is seeing in the Tech Tribe community. Nigel briefly talks about Covid19 and Cybersecurity but from a business perspective, the change that he’s seeing in the...
May 16, 2022•34 min
This interesting, laughter-filled, and almost unfiltered episode is brought to you by myself and Stuart Warwick, who will now become a permanent co-host of the show, to share with you our journey, from how we met to how we have been working for the past year to make The MSP Growth Hub come alive. We also share with you the reason and the purpose and the mission behind why we decided to build the MSP Growth Hub and what you will expect from us from now on. Stuart also discusses The MSP Journey th...
May 08, 2022•27 min
