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Guest Name: Danny Suk Brown LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannysbrown/ Company: AppMeetup Website: https://appmeetup.com/ Hosts Brian Doyle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandoylemetathinq/ Danny Brown is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the Managed Service Provider (MSP) industry. Holding dual degrees in mechanical engineering and physics, along with a Master's in computer science and an MBA, Danny’s career spans diverse roles from network engineer to sales engineer and fractional Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). He founded a successful MSP focusing on architectural and engineering clients, which he later sold. Danny co-authored "Talk it Up" with his identical twin brother, and currently provides training and consulting services through his company, AppMeetup.

Episode Summary

In this episode of MSP Business School, host Brian Doyle interviews Danny Brown, a veteran in the MSP industry who made the transition from a technical background to thriving in sales and business growth. Doyle and Brown delve into the critical changes MSP owners need to adopt for growth, effective sales strategies, and the importance of having the right mindset and processes in place. Brown discusses his journey from a technical specialist to a business leader, emphasizing the importance of letting go and trusting employees to succeed. The conversation covers actionable insights for MSP owners struggling to build a sales process, highlighting the significance of focusing on ideal client profiles (ICPs) and understanding customer needs.

Furthermore, Danny shares his experiences and tips on improving public speaking skills, adapted from his co-authored book "Talk it Up," to help MSP owners better connect and communicate their value.

Key Takeaways

Mindset Shift: Embrace an abundance mindset instead of a scarcity one; this shift can lead to letting go and empowering employees.
Effective Processes: Implement standard operational procedures (SOPs) and proper training mechanisms to foster a trusting and efficient work environment.
Sales Strategies: Know your ideal client profile (ICP) and build connections rather than pushing for immediate sales. Understand your sales numbers and pipeline metrics to fine-tune your approach.
Public Speaking: Improve your public speaking skills with nonverbal communication strategies to foster trust and engagement.
Be Omnipresent: Increase brand awareness by being omnipresent in your industry and participating actively in industry events, conferences, and podcasts. Sponsors vCIOToolbox: https://vciotoolbox.com

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Mastering the MSP Owner Mindset Breaking Barriers for Explosive Growth