Listen "How a Non-Tech Founder Built an Inc. 5000 MSP (7x in 10 Years!)"
Episode Synopsis
Join my beta reader list for the upcoming book! ►► https://go.servosity.com/betareader👀 What happens when an MSP is started by a finance and sales expert instead of an engineer? That’s exactly what Adam Barney and his business partner did with Framework IT, and the results speak for themselves.Because they couldn’t do the tech work themselves, they were forced to scale/hire fast, build processes early, and master sales & marketing—leading to massive growth and a unique pricing model that rewards efficiency.Here are five powerful lessons I learned from Adam about scaling an MSP strategically:✅ Not Being a Tech Founder Can Be an Advantage✅ The Wrong Clients Will Hold You Back✅ A Unique Pricing Model Can Be a Game-Changer✅ Fear Holds Back More MSPs Than Competition✅ Peer Groups Can Accelerate Growth by YearsChapters:0:00 - Intro2:07 - Starting an MSP with no IT background - had to hire fast15:22 - Don't sale to just anyone + their unique pricing model37:47 - How long it takes to get clients aligned on the pricing model53:17 - Why peer groups are important59:55 - MSP Titan Questions 👉 CONNECT MORE WITH:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstevenshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-barney-9810679/📺 Watch on YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbzzyR7yX9l9XQaZCBp0v0g
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