NimbleMSP Podcast
By NimbleMSP
We are currently taking some time off from the NimbleMSP podcast to plan a different format for the show. We hope to be back with new episodes in Q2 2021. Thank you for listening.
Lee Darke from EmpowerIT in Canada and Josh Chamness from Signal IT in the USA discuss bootstrapping an MSP business as a company of one.
NimbleMSP PodcastOct 15, 2020
Episode 8 - From a land down under
This is a jam packed episode of MSP knowledge! We interview Nigel Moore, the illustrious leader of the Tech Tribe, and he delivers MASSIVE value. We wanted to make this into 2 episodes, but like the perfect chocolate cake, sometimes you just need a big slice of goodness. Enjoy
How to Stay Focused While Working On Your Business
In this episode we will explore focus, how to get in the right mindset, how to setup your work environment to maximize your efforts, and explore tips that have worked for Josh and Lee.
Our book recommendation for this week is Relax Focus Succeed by Karl Palachuk.
Vision, Strategy, & Tactics
The recording of this episode provided a little bit of technical difficulties to overcome, so we left some of the episode in a very raw format. We hope you enjoy this week's episode.
This week we discuss Vision and Strategy at a high level, Identify strategy vs tactics, Identify vision vs strategy, and evaluating why we run our businesses.
Finding the Right Vendors for You
We will discuss vendor selection and how to approach finding the right vendors for you.
NimbleMSP - Creating your MSP Plan
Episode #4: This episode we continue on from episode 3 and discuss in detail how to create your MSP plan.
If you have a topic you want us to cover or have feedback, or would like to be interviewed on the show, please send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nimblemsp/message
NimbleMSP - Break/Fix to MSP Announcement and What is Included in Your Plans
Episode #3: This episode we talk about planning the move from B/F to managed services. Things you need to think about and consider as you develop your plan.
NimbleMSP - Where do I start, what are the first steps you need to think about without breaking the bank?
In this episode, we discuss what are the first steps when setting up your MSP. We discuss topics like:
- incorporation vs. sole proprietor
- basic tool set
- how to avoid burn out.
Plus this week's book recommendation.
NimbleMSP - What Made Us Start an MSP
In our first episode, we will discuss how we got our start in the Managed Services space as 1 man shops, evaluating how important an exit plan is, and what are our top recommendations for other IT professionals looking to start their own MSP.