CAN THERE REALLY BE A SYSTEM FOR SUCCESS ?
WE ALL WANT FOR SOMETHING .
Some want for more money , a bigger house , a luxury vacation home , or a hot new car . Some want more growth in business or power and prestige in their career . Some want to be thinner , fitter , younger , and better-looking . Some want a happier marriage , a deeper connection with their kids , or simply someone to love . Some want more freedom , fun , and experiences .
Then there are some of us who want it ALL .
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Ever since I was exposed to a series of old Zig Ziglar VHS tapes in a dusty , minimally furnished sales breakroom that smelled of stale coffee over 25 years ago , I ’ ve been hooked on the concept of “ success .” I ’ ve zeroed in on the idea that personal development can take control of your life and manifest anything you want to have , achieve , or become . That drive to constantly improve , win , and forever seek a higher level of excellence , discipline , strength , and skill is a passion I ’ ll never tire of . This is largely why I ’ ve designed my business the way I have ; I make a lot of money doing what I love with people I love , which is my very definition of success in business .
To that end , this magazine is for those individuals who , like me , have a deep , genuine desire to improve . It ’ s for those who have honest ambition and are willing to take full , complete responsibility for their own personal development , life , and income . MSP Success is for the driven ones who treasure the “ slight edge ,” and know that little hinges swing big doors .
Far too many IT industry publications focus on vendor news and the technical and operational aspects of running a business . While there is value there , I wanted to create a publication that focuses exclusively on what drives real , lasting success in any organization : strong leadership , effective marketing , a robust sales strategy , a commitment to excellence , and the highest standards in customer service and operational brilliance , all with applications to you and your IT services business .
Why me ? For starters , I ’ ve built the industry ’ s largest C-level peer group that continues to grow year over year . I see a lot of what works , what doesn ’ t , why some succeed , and why most fail . I ’ ve also started and built the largest , most successful marketing firm in the IT services industry , and my business stands in the top 5 % of firms across the nation . That means I actually run a business and deal with the same stress , anxiety , and soul-crushing problems you deal with on a daily basis . What I write and what I bring to you is NOT an “ empty suit ” delivering a book report ; I ’ m the war-torn , battle-weary general running on caffeine , delivering a field report on what I ’ ve personally done and acquired deep knowledge of .
I ’ ve also had the distinct pleasure of connecting with , interviewing , and spending time with some incredibly successful people : Mike Rowe , Buzz Aldrin , Steve Forbes , Richard Branson , Vince Gill , Sheryl Crow , Bill Gates , all the Sharks on Shark Tank , and sports legends Mike Ditka , George Foreman , and Peyton Manning . That list also includes high achievers , like Tony Robbins , General Stanley McCrystal , John Mackey ( CEO of Whole Foods ), and Dr . Nido Qubein ( President of High Point University ). I ’ ve also engaged with people who have overcome incredible adversity , such as Lou Ferrigno , Michael Oher (“ The Blind Side ”), and Diana Nyad , the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without the aid of a shark cage . And , of course , many on the list , while not as famous , are simply incredible entrepreneurs , like Mont Phelps , founder of NWN Corporation and our featured cover story .
Through all my experience , I can confidently say that successful people work in similar patterns — and so do people who fail . Successful people have a system for success . And while being a success in professional sports requires different skills than building an IT company to half a billion dollars , the fundamentals of personal development , preparation , discipline , practice , skill development , and a commitment to win are shared . Another fundamental aspect of success is having a continual desire to learn from other successful people and invest in resources to grow your knowledge base . At MSP Success magazine , we give you our promise to deliver those crucial tools to you every month so you can use them to grow a more successful business , a more successful team , a more successful sales and marketing effort , and a more successful YOU , Inc .
I hope you enjoy this inaugural issue . I welcome input and ideas from you , our readers . Please write to me at robin @ MSPsuccessmagazine . com .
Founder And CEO , Technology Marketing Toolkit , Inc
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