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Marketopia Presenting at MSPWorld
by Marketopia | Oct 5, 2016
Marketopia Presenting at MSPWorld Tampa-based Technology Marketing and Sales Enablement Company to Empower MSPs with Tips on How to Achieve a Better...
Marketopia to Help MSPs Tune Up at ISA’s Nashville Conference
by Marketopia | Sep 20, 2016
Marketopia is excited to be speaking at this year’s ISA Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. The event, held by the Information Systems Association...
Will Marketopia See You Next Week at Channel Directions Live?
by Marketopia | Sep 9, 2016
Marketopia is excited to be a sponsor for the upcoming Channel Directions Live event in Scottsdale, Arizona on September 12 – 14. Put on by Penton...
Scouting for the Future: Marketopia Attending September 7 USF St. Pete Job Fair
by Marketopia | Sep 2, 2016
Are you a student at the University of South Florida looking to make some extra income and gain practical job experience you can use in the future?...
Bridging the Gap Between Marketing and Sales with Appointment Setters
by Marketopia | Aug 29, 2016
The secret to a successful sale in the managed IT services business are the steps that lead up to it. You’ve already been hard at work sending out...
Why Engineers and Marketing Don’t Mix
by Marketopia | Aug 9, 2016
Marketing is critical to your company’s continuous growth. But those in the tech space, such as engineers, often struggle when it comes to creating...
SEO and SEM—The Dynamic Duo for Killer Digital Marketing
by Marketopia | Jul 5, 2016
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Pay-Per-Click (PPC) campaigns—when used together—can produce online fireworks, giving your Internet marketing...
4 Reasons Why Pay Per Click (PPC) Can Be Your Key to Online Success
by Marketopia | Jun 13, 2016
Whether you’re launching a new website, introducing new products or services, or revamping your marketing initiatives, a great PPC campaign can...
Marketopia’s Terry Hedden Named as One of ChannelPro’s 2016 20/20 Visionaries
by Marketopia | May 16, 2016
Managed IT services marketing & sales firm leader among 2016’s most influential channel pros May 16, 2016—ST. PETERSBURG, FL,...
What’s so powerful about a case study?
by Marketopia | May 12, 2016
Remember Show and Tell when you were in grade school? There’s a reason why everyone loved it. The saying ‘seeing is believing’ is true when it comes...
5 Marketing Habits That Keep Your MSP Business from Growing
by Marketopia | Feb 17, 2016
In our last blog, we share how you can combat the idea that MSPs won’t give you the support you need when you need it . In other series blogs, we...
Sales & marketing strategy: Tips for MSP partners
by Marketopia | Feb 15, 2016
MSPs need sales and marketing in order to grow a company beyond the startup stage. Industry executives provide their views on how to build such...
Build Your MSP Business with Co-Managed IT Solutions
by Marketopia | Feb 10, 2016
Marketopia CEO Terry Hedden (@thedden03) left the sunshine state last week and braved the cold of the Midwest. He did receive a warm reception,...
Marketopia Wins Best of Show at ITEXPO Florida 2016: TMC selects The Lead Machine as a top innovator on the ITEXPO show floor
by Marketopia | Feb 4, 2016
NORWALK, Conn., February 4, 2016 (Newswire.com) – Marketopia, an IT marketing agency specializing in innovative and powerful demand generation,...
And the 2016 ITEXPO Best of Show Award Winner Is …
by Marketopia | Feb 4, 2016
As we’re just getting done shaking off the dust from our fun and successful road trip last week back from ITEXPO in Fort Lauderdale, we checked out...
Close More Deals with Better Sales & Marketing Tactics
by Marketopia | Feb 3, 2016
Last week, Marketopia CEO Terry Hedden (@thedden03) appeared at ITEXPO in Fort Lauderdale. This is the only event dedicated to communication...
Here’s Another Way to Grow Your MSP Business: Transition to Sell Cloud
by Marketopia | Jan 27, 2016
We were on the road again last week. This time on the West Coast in sunny California. Los Angeles to be exact. We were invited by our partner...
Marketopia CEO Terry Hedden to Deliver Cloud Services Presentation for Resellers at MSPEXPO
by Marketopia | Jan 21, 2016
“Leveraging Cloud Services in the SMB” session to help identify new cloud service opportunities for managed service providers; presented during...
The Evolution of a Successful Channel Account Manager
by Marketopia | Jan 20, 2016
Last week, Marketopia CEO Terry Hedden made his way to Pittsburg to speak at an internal sales kickoff seminar hosted by Continuum, a worldwide IT...
Marketopia CEO Terry Hedden Offers MSP Sales & Marketing Training at 11th Annual IT Nation 2015
by Marketopia | Nov 9, 2015
St. Petersburg, Fla., November 9, 2015 (Newswire) – Marketopia, a marketing agency specializing in innovative and powerful demand generation,...
Cheers to Us! The Marketopia Family Celebrates a Milestone
by Marketopia | Sep 3, 2015
Last week marked the first-year anniversary of Marketopia! August 26, 2014. It’s the day we opened our doors for business near downtown St....
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.