At Schnizzfest earlier in the year, I spoke about self-awareness, how difficult it is for us to be self-aware and how much it impacts our lives. We all see this play out in our relationships, and I see it from TruMethods members regarding what holds them back from fulfilling...
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I have a decision I’m considering. It’s a money decision. As I was thinking it through, it gave me an interesting perspective. I have spoken to a few people close to me about this decision to get other perspectives. I made a spreadsheet to ensure I saw the decision...
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Are you self-aware? If you’re like most people, you’re nodding your head. Of course, you are! You know yourself inside and out. You probably wish the people around you were more like you — self-aware. However, I bet you didn’t know the following statistic: Studies suggest that only 10-15%...
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Open your calendar to today’s date. What is so significant about it? It may be hard to believe, but Q1 2023 is coming to an end. Did you spend your time productively? Are you hitting your goals so far this year? If you are unsure, this is a good...
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In February, I attended the Right of Boom conference, a cybersecurity event for managed service providers (MSPs). Many of the conference’s attendees were from the Weekly CyberCall community. I wrapped up the show with a few words and moderated a panel on packaging, pricing and security go-to-market. Based on...
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I recently reviewed the results of the Schnizzfest 2023 Event Surveys with my team. (Thankfully, our members rated the event highly across the board.) However at some point, my team asked me what I looked for when reviewing feedback. I told them my goal wasn’t to have the highest...
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We are a few weeks into 2023. Here are a few action items to complete to ensure this year is filled with positivity and growth. Sales Have a direct conversation with the prospects in your pipeline. Ask them if they’re going to buy. “Hey, we’ve been talking for a...
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Now is an excellent time of the year to do what I call “taking stock.” Taking stock means assessing your career, life, health, relationships, financial state, and overall mindset. Here’s the thing: Life is like a wheel, and that wheel has spokes, many of which you’re familiar with, including...
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It’s true — you’re in the technology business, but what business isn’t a technology company these days? The only way to grow and generate more monthly recurring revenue (MRR) at the right price in the new year isn’t by focusing solely on technology; it’s by understanding how you can...
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There is a lot of conversation about thought leadership and content marketing for managed services providers (MSPs) these days — and there’s a reason for that. As MSPs, we have an excellent opportunity to create a buyer’s journey that results in a more predictable flow of qualified leads. Becoming...
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