Jul 25, 2023
Show Website: https://mspbusinessschool.com/
Guest Name: Brian Hoppe https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianhoppe/
Hosts Brian Doyle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandoylemetathinq/
Robb Rogers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robb-rogers-07415251/
Tim McNeil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmcneil3/
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Brian Hoppe has been part of the Managed Services industry since
the early 2000s. He earned both his Bachelor’s and MBA from Baylor
University.
For over 20 years, Brian has worked in multiple MSPs and has bought
and sold multiple MSPs. He’s been everything from a technician to
Ops Manager to CFO to CEO. He has grown multiple MSPs to over $5
million in revenue and managed MSPs in excess of $15 million in
revenue. Brian has a thorough understanding of all the ins and outs
of running a highly successful MSP. But more importantly, he
understands how to help MSP leaders get the most from their
business. His expertise in leadership and coaching can help any MSP
owner or CEO achieve the results they want in both business and
life.
01:48 – Brian's journey from MSP to a full-service managed service
provider began 20 years ago with a company he did not own. In 2007,
the company transitioned from break-fix to completely managed
services, growing from a couple of individuals over 45 to a fully
managed service. Brian's career is marked by the transformation
from a family office-owned company to an MSP company.
06:08 – Brian talks about the need for open communication during
the due diligence process, as there are no secrets involved. This
process can take a long time, especially if peas are engaged from
introduction to deal closing.
10:12 – Brian discusses a business partner and a conversation
outside his knowledge. He discussed
the potential outcome of the deal and his willingness to exit for
money or after the sale. 12:22 – Tim comments on what Brian Hoppe
stated, and he's curious to see what they're seeking to accomplish
now, what their next venture will be, how they'll do it, and what
the different things will be like.
16:37 - Brian asks what advice they might give to a first-time MSP
considering entering the coaching journey, what questions they
should be asking themselves, and what they should be prepared to
undertake as they enter into that arrangement.
19:22 – Tim appreciates his coachability and the number of people
joining peer groups with business coaches. He believes those who
aren't open to change may not even consider it.