IPED Veteran Ryan Morris Launches Consulting Firm
The market for channel consulting services is getting pretty darn interesting — especially as key industry pundits make career moves. The latest example involves IPED veteran Ryan Morris (pictured), who is launching Morris Management Partners while maintaining a close relationship with IPED (Institute for Partner Education and Development). Here are the details.
Morris is a frequent speaker and well-known educator in the IT channel. And IPED, owned by Everything Channel, is among the best-known channel research, consulting and educational organizations.
According to an email from Morris:
“Morris Management Partners is a new company focused on services directly for solution providers / VARs / MSPs / etc., and other small channel companies.”
But it’s important to note: The new firm does not compete with IPED. In fact, Morris still has a relationship with IPED, where he’ll continue to deliver services that are not related to Morris Management Partners’ offerings, he says. Morris expects to launch a web site soon, but can be reached in the meantime via email: rmorris [at] morrismp.com.
Helping VARs and MSPs
Morris has a well-known personal brand. But that doesn’t mean he’s alone in the market assisting VARs and MSPs with their businesses. A lengthy list of coaches, experts and pundits now navigate the channel, helping VARs transition to managed services, among other key services.
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Congrats, Ryan! Look forward to working w/you and Morris Management Partners. Can’t wait to see the website!
Just took in an awesome IPED training session delivered by Ryan to our Channel Sales organization at our Kickoff event. Several hours of great content with real, practical business planning tools for our Channel Business Development Managers.
Bob: The VAR Guy has a lot of respect for Ryan. Please let our resident blogger know if you implement any of Ryan’s recommendations.
-TVG