From Peer Groups to Profit: How Pax8 Helped Shape PivIT Strategy’s Success | Pax8 - Academy Live Podcast Episode 33

What does it really take to grow a successful MSP?

In this episode of Academy Live, we chat with Jeff Wolverton, CEO of PivIT Strategy, to hear his story of transformation, perseverance, and growth. Jeff shares how joining Pax8’s Phoenix Peer Group gave him the foundation to strengthen his MSP across sales, service, and operations. We’ll hear his stories about how the lessons learned (and tough love) from his peers helped him avoid costly mistakes and refocus on profitable growth.

From rebuilding his sales approach with the Results Selling Framework, to shifting strategy away from chasing shiny objects, to putting in the hard work that peer groups inspire, Jeff’s story proves there’s no “easy button” for growth, but there is a roadmap.

🔑 Key Topics Covered
✅ The role of Pax8 peer groups in building a profitable MSP
✅ Lessons learned from early hiring and sales mistakes
✅ How the Results Selling Framework reshaped Jeff’s sales process
✅ Using focus and intent to overcome shiny object syndrome
✅ Practical takeaways every MSP can apply to scale

📌Check this video out to learn how Jeff leveraged peer collaboration, strategy, and relentless execution to turn lessons into over a million-dollar results.

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🗓️ This episode was previously streamed on Youtube on 10/14/2025

 

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CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS

Rex Frank | Vice President of Academy | Pax8
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rexfrank/

Chris Kaiser | Director of Peer Initiatives | Pax8
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ckaisercsquared/

Amanda Glidden | Director of Academy Content | Pax8
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandafglidden/

 

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CONNECT WITH THE GUEST

Jeff Wolverton | CEO | PivIT Strategy
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-wolverton-07b27b5/

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