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Marketopia Celebrates Explosive First-Year Growth
by Marketopia | Sep 2, 2015
IT marketing services agency marks anniversary building exclusive client base, delivering strategic value and elevating managed service providers...
Marketopia CEO Terry Hedden Presents Online Training to Jump-Start MSP Marketing
by Marketopia | Aug 20, 2015
Marketopia, a specialized source of innovative and powerful demand generation, marketing and sales solutions and team training for IT service...
Online Training Course to Rev Up Your MSP Lead Machine
by Marketopia | Aug 19, 2015
There’s a line we like to use around the office and share with our clients: “To fail to plan is to plan to fail.” While the saying is nothing new,...
ChannelCon 2015: Writing Effectively to Supercharge Your Marketing
by Marketopia | Aug 11, 2015
Our CMO, Andra Hedden, got back to the office several days ago after an action-packed trip to CompTIA ChannelCon 2015 in Chicago. This is one of her...
Be There to Grow Your MSP: Autotask Community Live! 2015
by Marketopia | May 13, 2015
Spring is in the air. Summer is right around the corner. And Autotask Community Live! 2015 is almost here … May 17-19 to be exact! So, what’s that...
Engage Your Target Audience with a Captivating Webinar
by Marketopia | May 7, 2015
You’ve got this amazing product or service that vastly improves your clients and prospects world. How do you get this valuable information out there...
Marketopia CEO Terry Hedden to Speak at Autotask Community Live 2015
by Marketopia | May 5, 2015
Managed IT services & cloud solutions sales & marketing expert talks about team building strategies and techniques for MSP sales teams to...
Team Building: Blast on the Beach = Success in the Office
by Marketopia | May 1, 2015
Last week, we shared with you the significance of team-building activities. We revealed the positive effect such office camaraderie can have on your...
Marketopia CEO Terry Hedden Named a Top Influencer of the Worldwide VAR Channel
by Marketopia | Apr 28, 2015
Managed IT services marketing & sales firm leader among Top 50 of Penton Technology Group’s The VAR Guy Channel Influencers List for 2015...
3 Fun Teamwork Drills to Collaborate & Inspire Business Success
by Marketopia | Apr 23, 2015
When it comes to your business, your team is one of your most valuable assets. However, it’s important to remember, as the saying goes: “There’s no...
Vendor to Watch: Marketopia
by Marketopia | Apr 23, 2015
When there’s no time in your schedule for marketing, there’s Marketopia, a demand-generation and marketing service that does all the work for you....
7 Tip-Top Guidelines for Getting Social with Your Clients
by Marketopia | Apr 15, 2015
Still not clinking glasses on social media platforms? You should be for your MSP business. Believe it or not, social media is not for promoting your...
‘About Us’: What’s It Really All About?
by Marketopia | Apr 8, 2015
It makes no difference what it’s called — “About Us,” “Meet the Team.” Your website “About” page is really important.It’s more than just a few quick...
Spring Cleaning 101: Refresh Your Brand
by Marketopia | Mar 31, 2015
Spring officially arrived March 20. It’s time for the daunting task of spring cleaning! You’re familiar with the routine of tidying up your home,...
Marketing in the Green: Limericks Celebrating St. Paddy’s Day!
by Marketopia | Mar 16, 2015
Yes, it’s true … executing effective marketing is a critical element to the success of your business. Nowadays, it takes more than just kissing a...
Like Peanut Butter & Jelly, SEO & SEM Go Oh-So Good Together
by Marketopia | Mar 9, 2015
Bow and arrow. Needle and thread. Pen and paper. These are renowned tools that work well in sync. Wine and cheese. Oreos and milk. Even peanut...
Falling {Back} in Love with Marketing
by Marketopia | Feb 12, 2015
As Valentine’s Day quickly approaches, love is in the air all around us. However, when it comes to loving marketing, some of us are hesitant to put...
Leveraging Marketing to Maximize Leads
by Marketopia | Jan 27, 2015
Marketing is the key to growing any business. Most large corporations have their own internal marketing department to handle all of their marketing...
New Year, New Marketing Strategy
by Marketopia | Jan 16, 2015
A few short weeks ago, the world welcomed 2015 with open arms. For many people the new year marks a time for a clean slate and a new beginning, so...
Lead Nurturing
by Marketopia | Nov 13, 2014
Do you have a lead nurturing green thumb? How good is your business at nurturing leads? Let’s be honest, lead nurturing is by no means easy and in...
Serious about growth?
by Marketopia | Sep 30, 2014
Are you really ready to grow, or are you kidding yourself? Many firms have owners who say they want to grow, but don’t ever succeed and for good...
Get Help Anytime with Growth Machine Resources VIDEO
When you’re moving fast inside the Growth Machine, the last thing you want is to get stuck or waste time hunting for answers. Whether you’re setting up Smart Lists, launching campaigns, troubleshooting issues, or diving into new features, help is always just a click away. Get help anytime in the growth machine with our 24/7 online agents. In this guide, we’ll break down exactly how to get support whenever you need it — fast, easy, and frustration-free. Quickstart Guides: Built-In Visual Tours Every major section of the Growth Machine includes a built-in QuickStart Guide right at your fingertips: Look for…
Smart Lists, Filters, and Columns VIDEO
In today’s fast-paced sales and marketing world, precision is everything. The difference between a dead lead list and a revenue-generating machine comes down to how you organize, segment, and prioritize your contacts. That’s where Smart Lists, Filters, and Columns step in — the not-so-secret weapons inside platforms like HighLevel and the Growth Machine. These powerful tools can turn chaos into clarity and help your team work smarter, not harder. Let’s dive into how to make these features your new best friends. Smart Lists: Dynamic, Self-Updating Powerhouses A Smart List isn’t just a list — it’s a living, breathing engine that…
Do You Want to Grow but Don’t Have the Money to?
Why Joining an MSP Consulting Group Could Be the Smartest Move You Make If you\'re like most tech service providers, you’re not short on ambition. You have growth goals. You know where you want to take your business, but month after month, the numbers aren’t lining up, and it’s not because you’re not trying. It’s because the capital you need to grow just isn’t there. This is where most MSPs get stuck. They hit a ceiling; not because of lack of opportunity, but because their budgets, KPIs and sales strategies aren’t aligned to support their goals. That’s where joining an…
You Don’t Need Another Conference, You Need Consistent Leads
Why Technology Partners Deserve More Than Just a Booth and a Badge Conferences have played a central role in technology partners channel marketing for decades. They offer visibility, networking opportunities and face-to-face time with partners, but for enterprise technology creators focused on scale and predictability, the cost-to-value ratio has changed. When a single conference can cost over $50,000 after you account for booth space, staff travel, lodging, display production and time spent preparing, it’s no longer a sustainable way to drive partner growth. More importantly, the outcomes tend not justify the spend. Most technology creators walk away with a list…
MSP Appointment Setting Best Practices
Are you familiar with appointment setting but unsure how to make it work effectively? Generating qualified leads is the foundation of any successful MSP business, but relying solely on word-of-mouth referrals is no longer enough. That being said, many MSPs and IT service providers struggle to secure reliable leads through outbound prospecting alone. That’s where MSP appointment setting can help. By implementing best practices, MSPs can streamline lead generation, improve sales efficiency, and drive consistent revenue growth. This guide outlines effective strategies to help you connect with the right prospects and maximize conversions. What is MSP Appointment Setting? MSP appointment…
5 Things to Look for in MSP & Channel Partnerships
MSP channel partners do more than just resell vendor technology; they represent it. The right MSPs and channel partners act as an extension of your business, bringing your solutions to market, managing customer relationships, and providing technical support. If they do their job well, customers have a great experience with your product. If they don’t, customers won’t see the value, and that reflects on you just as much as it does on the MSP. Not every channel partner is the right fit. Some won’t have the expertise to deliver your solutions effectively. Others may not have the right customer base…
MSP Lead Generation Best Practices
MSP Lead Generation Best Practices Finding new clients is one of the biggest challenges for managed service providers (MSPs). Even if your IT services are the best in your area, businesses won’t hire you if they don’t know you exist. That’s why MSP lead generation is so important. Lead generation is the process of attracting potential clients and turning them into leads, i.e. businesses that show interest in your services. The better your lead generation strategy, the more your MSP grows. There are two main ways to generate leads: paid and organic. Paid lead generation brings in leads quickly but…
Channel Partner Sales: Secrets to Making MSP Partners Sell More
Channel Partner Sales: Secrets to Making MSP Partners Sell More If MSPs don’t sell, vendors don’t make money, but many managed service providers (MSPs) struggle with sales; not because they don’t believe in your product, but because they don’t have the time, resources, or training to sell it effectively. That’s why channel partner sales are so important. When vendors actively support their MSP partnerships, both sides win. Many vendors assume that because an MSP has signed on as a partner, they’ll naturally sell the product. But without proper training, marketing support, and sales enablement, MSPs often default to selling the…
The Cost-Saving Strategy Behind MSP Partner Recruitment Without Conferences
For years, conferences and trade shows have been go-to strategies for vendors looking to recruit new MSP partners. These events offer great opportunities for face-to-face interactions, networking and showcasing products; however, they come with significant costs and are only effective in the short term. While MSP channel partner recruitment through events has historically been successful, there are other options that can be just as effective — if not more — and come at a fraction of the cost. In this blog, we’ll explore the hidden costs of attending conferences, why they might not be the most sustainable approach to MSP…
MSP Marketing Best Practices
The Managed Service Provider (MSP) industry is becoming more competitive every year (MarketsandMarkets). To stay competitive, MSPs need smart marketing strategies based on proven best practices. From personalization to AI automation, we’ll outline MSP marketing best practices to help you grow your business, attract more clients, and stay ahead of the competition for years to come. Why MSP Marketing Matters In a market where competition grows by the day, MSPs can no longer rely solely on word-of-mouth referrals to stay ahead. Marketing is essential to attract new clients, build trust, and show your expertise. If you’re a new MSP, marketing…

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Marketopia founder and CEO, Terry Hedden, sold one of the Southeast’s most successful MSPs and retired in 2012. In 2014, Terry established Marketopia — one of the fastest growing privately owned firms in the US.