1. Did you know you were an MSP? With Peter Melby
Welcome back to MSP Start Up Stories, the #1 Podcast for MSP business owners.
Our guest Peter Melby, CEO and Founder of Greystone Technology, began his journey with a low-level IT job in high school. He came to the realization that the implementation of the desktop computer into the workspace became the equalizer for all things IT. At the time, nobody was well versed with this new technology, his lack of experience was not a factor anymore and it allowed him to pursue what turned into an MSP for 21 years and counting.
(2:00 - How the desktop computer became an 'equalizer' in the IT industry and dropping out of college.)
(6:37 - Peter's first big client.)
(10:30 - Working out of the office, which also served as a bedroom.)
(13:20 - Recognizing that IT's a people industry.)
(14:40 - The term "MSP.")
(19:40 - Supply and demand for IT professionals.)
(24:30 - When the spreadsheet says one thing, and the mission calls for another.)
(30:00 - How detrimental private equity money is to a business.)
(37:04 - Advice for MSPs who are exploring their investment options.)
(6:37 - Peter's first big client.)
(10:30 - Working out of the office, which also served as a bedroom.)
(13:20 - Recognizing that IT's a people industry.)
(14:40 - The term "MSP.")
(19:40 - Supply and demand for IT professionals.)
(24:30 - When the spreadsheet says one thing, and the mission calls for another.)
(30:00 - How detrimental private equity money is to a business.)
(37:04 - Advice for MSPs who are exploring their investment options.)
