[ August 14, 2018 ] Inc. announced that Marketopia landed No. 232 on its annual Inc. 500 list, a subset of the Inc. 5000. The Inc. 5000 is the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. On a meteoritic rise since its inception in 2014, Marketopia was cited by Inc. as having scaled its revenue at an impressive 2041% growth rate. The Inc. 5000 list represents a unique sector of the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment – its independent small businesses. Marketopia is in familiar company as many well-known names including LinkedIn, Microsoft, Dell, Domino’s Pizza and Pandora gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

“It’s an incredible honor to be recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in the nation. This accomplishment shows what’s possible when you bring talented people together with a mission to help clients achieve their dreams. It’s an honor to lead Marketopia and to be selected by tech firms worldwide to help them grow,” said Marketopia CEO Terry Hedden.

Marketopia CMO Andra Hedden added, “We are humbled to be part of such an elite group of fast-growing organizations. Making the Inc. 500 by delivering world-class marketing products and services to the technology industry is an absolute privilege. Solving our clients’ needs and watching them grow in today’s competitive business environment keeps us innovating into the future.”

Not only have the companies on the 2018 Inc. 5000 been very competitive within their markets, but the list as a whole shows staggering growth compared with prior lists. The 2018 Inc. 5000 achieved an astounding three-year average growth of 538.2 percent, and a median rate of 171.8 percent. The Inc. 5000’s aggregate revenue was $206.1 billion in 2017, accounting for 664,095 jobs over the past three years.

“If your company is on the Inc. 5000, it’s unparalleled recognition of your years of hard work and sacrifice,” says Inc. Editor-in-Chief James Ledbetter. “The lines of business may come and go, or come and stay. What doesn’t change is the way entrepreneurs create and accelerate the forces that shape our lives.”

The annual Inc. 5000 event honoring the companies on the list will be held Oct. 17 to 19, 2018, at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort in San Antonio, Texas. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.

Methodology

The 2018 Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2014 and 2018. To qualify, companies must have been founded and been generating revenue by March 31, 2014. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent— not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies — as of December 31, 2017. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2014 is $100,000; the minimum for 2017 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Companies on the Inc. 500 are featured in Inc.’s September issue. They represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000, which can be found at https://www.inc.com/inc5000.

About Marketopia

Marketopia is an IT service marketing agency uniquely positioned to serve the needs of software, hardware and cloud vendors, distributors, MSPs and VARs in the IT channel. Marketopia uses an enterprise-class technology platform, channel marketing experience, and deep industry relationships to create a revolutionary approach to outsourced marketing and sales empowerment for IT service companies seeking to grow leads, sales and profit. For more information about Marketopia and its proven demand generation system for managed IT services, visit www.marketopia.com. To learn more now, call 844-482-4769. You can also follow Marketopia on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Marketopia CEO Terry Hedden to Speak at IT Nation 2016

Clearwater-based Technology Marketing and Sales Enablement Company to Present at IT Industry Event in Orlando, Florida

Clearwater, FL (DATE, 2016) – Marketopia—a Clearwater, Florida-based marketing, demand generation and sales enablement agency built on real-world IT channel experience—today announced that it will be presenting at the 12th Annual IT Nation Conference in Orlando, Florida, on November 9 – 11. IT Nation—hosted by ConnectWise—is the largest event in the technology solution provider industry with more than 2,500 solution providers in attendance.

Marketopia CEO Terry Hedden will be delivering a training session on November 9, from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. entitled “The Ultimate Sales and Marketing Bootcamp.” This seminar is designed to give sales and business leaders proven marketing sales and strategies they can immediately implement into their business.

“Sales and marketing methods for managed IT services continue to progress and grow,” Terry Hedden said. “Our objective is to educate IT leadership about the strategies needed to quickly develop their MSP business.”

This four-part boot camp will help business leaders create a reliable source of inbound leads, increase sales close ratios and margins, hire a sales person that produces, and create sales and marketing material that gets signed.

Attendees can also visit Marketopia at booth 101 to receive 50 percent off their first month of marketing plus 3,500 free contacts that fit their unique ideal prospect when they sign up by November 25, 2016. Register for the event.

About Marketopia

Marketopia, The Growth Machine, is an IT service marketing agency uniquely positioned with expertise throughout the entire IT channel from software, hardware and cloud vendors to distributors, MSPs and VARs. The company’s system is based on real-world expertise that was used to transform a $24,500 investment into one of the nation’s fastest growing and most successful Managed IT firms. Marketopia uses an enterprise-class technology platform, channel marketing experience and deep industry relationships to create a revolutionary approach to outsourced marketing and sales empowerment for IT service companies and channel vendors seeking to grow leads, sales and profit. For more information about Marketopia and its proven systems, visit the company online or call 844-482-4769. To get the latest industry news and trends, read the company’s blog.

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Marketopia to Speak at Tigerpaw 2016 Conference

Tampa-based Technology Marketing and Sales Enablement Company to Presentat IT Industry Event in Omaha, Nebraska

Clearwater, FL (DATE, 2016) – Marketopia—a Clearwater, Florida-based marketing, demand generation and sales enablement agency built on real-world IT channel experience—today announced that it will be speaking at the Tigerpaw 2016 Conference in Omaha, Nebraska on October 24 – 28. The event brings together more than 500 IT solutions providers, VARs, and MSPs for real-world strategic content presented in hands-on working sessions.

Marketopia CEO Terry Hedden will be delivering a presentation on October 26, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., entitled “Step-By-Step Guide to Creating a Managed IT and Cloud Services Lead Machine.” During this session, Terry will cover the role of marketing, lead conversion, budgeting for success as well as partnering for success.

“I always look forward to presenting at events like Tigerpaw. Members of the IT services community come together in an intimate environment to share information, develop relationships and learn new ways to grow their business. Attendees come away with actionable knowledge that helps them improve their business and be more successful.”

Attendees can also visit Marketopia at booth 17 to receive 50 percent off their first month of marketing plus 3,500 free contacts that fit their unique ideal prospect when they sign up by November 11, 2016.

This year’s Tigerpaw Conference delivers a jam-packed agenda with 45 breakout sessions by fellow MSPs, VARs and industry leaders. There will also be a Halloween Ball and a special night on the town held at the Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum. This event is an ideal conference for networking and quality education sessions. Register for the event.

About Marketopia

Marketopia, The Growth Machine, is an IT service marketing agency uniquely positioned with expertise throughout the entire IT channel from software, hardware and cloud vendors to distributors, MSPs and VARs. The company’s system is based on real-world expertise that was used to transform a $24,500 investment into one of the nation’s fastest growing and most successful Managed IT firms. Marketopia uses an enterprise-class technology platform, channel marketing experience and deep industry relationships to create a revolutionary approach to outsourced marketing and sales empowerment for IT service companies and channel vendors seeking to grow leads, sales and profit. For more information about Marketopia and its proven systems, visit the company online or call 844-482-4769. To get the latest industry news and trends, read the company’s blog.

About Tigerpaw

Founded in 1984, Tigerpaw Software remains firmly on the cutting edge of business software development with an ever-expanding set of field service management and professional services tools that allow clients to sell more, service better and grow. Tigerpaw Business suite has empowered more than 35,000 users worldwide to better manage customers, increase revenue and integrate business functions. Leading the charge, they provide an end-to-end solution that ties all aspects of a business into a robust, single application. For more information about Tigerpaw and their services, visit them online or call 800-704-9009.

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Marketopia Presenting at MSPWorld

Tampa-based Technology Marketing and Sales Enablement Company to Empower MSPs with Tips on How to Achieve a Better Close Ratio

Clearwater, FL (September 8, 2016) – Marketopia—a Clearwater, Florida-based marketing, demand generation and sales enablement agency built on real-world IT channel experience—today announced that it will be attending MSPWorld Fall Conference 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 9 – 11. Powered by MSPAlliance, the event is the only event in the managed services industry brought to you by MSPs, for MSPs.

This three-day event is packed with speaking sessions driven by those that have had actual, real-world experiences and success in the managed services industry as a managed services provider. Marketopia CEO, Terry Hedden will be presenting “Pricing to Win,” on Monday, October 10 at 3:15 – 4:00 p.m. This session focuses on pricing strategies for projects and managed services that will help MSPs increase margins and close ratios.

“MSPs can no longer avoid the cloud movement. 93 percent of businesses are using cloud technology in some form or another. In our session, we’ll cover how MSPs can capitalize on the move to cloud through transitioning to a user-based pricing strategy.”

MSPWorld is the ideal conference for networking, quality educational sessions, and access to some of the leading MSP and cloud enabling technology companies. Register for the event.

About Marketopia

Marketopia, The Growth Machine, is an IT service marketing agency uniquely positioned with expertise throughout the entire IT channel from software, hardware and cloud vendors to distributors, MSPs and VARs. The company’s system is based on real-world expertise that was used to transform a $24,500 investment into one of the nation’s fastest growing and most successful Managed IT firms. Marketopia uses an enterprise-class technology platform, channel marketing experience and deep industry relationships to create a revolutionary approach to outsourced marketing and sales empowerment for IT service companies and channel vendors seeking to grow leads, sales and profit. For more information about Marketopia and its proven systems, visit the company online or call 844-482-4769. To get the latest industry news and trends, read the company’s blog.

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