Build an MSP That Runs Like It Was Designed to Scale
MSP Ignition
A structured, curriculum-based accelerator program for founder-led MSPs in the $500K–$3M annual revenue range. MSP Ignition runs as a fixed 12-month cohort cycle, milestone-driven, taught by operators who have built what you're building. This is not a course, a community membership, or a conference track. It is an accelerator program that moves your business from where it is to where it needs to be.
Open enrollment opens at the start of each quarter — January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1. The next enrollment window opens July 1, 2026. New members join at the next available window.
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A structured pathway from solo operator to scalable business, built around real milestones and practitioner accountability.
Two Program Levels
Ignition runs in two levels — same program brand, same $499/month price, different curriculum and peer cohort composition based on revenue stage.
Sub $1M to $1.5M MSPs
Focus: Moving from reactive to proactive operations. Building foundational systems, pricing, service delivery, and team structure.
$1.5M to $3M+ MSPs
Focus: Standardization to scalable growth. Systematizing delivery, layering on compliance and security revenue, and building vendor relationships strategically.
Not sure which level fits? We qualify you in a short conversation and place you where the curriculum matches your current operational reality. Both levels are $499/month.
What's Included Every Month
Roughly 6–7 high-impact hours per month, built from operator experience.
| What | Format | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic Workshop | 1 hour on a core MSP operating area, with worksheets and templates | Monthly |
| Peer Roundtable | 2 hours, guided owner discussion with non-competing peers | Monthly |
| Implementation Training | 1 hour deep dive on workflows, tools, SOPs, and operational improvements | Monthly |
| Office Hours | 1 hour open Q&A — bring any issue | Weekly |
| 10 Things in 10 Minutes | Quick actionable micro-lessons hosted by the founders | Weekly |
| Tools, Templates & SOP Library | Ready-to-use operational assets | Ongoing access |
What You Get on Day One
Every Ignition member starts with the Zero to Launch Bundle. These are not upsells. They are included.
Program Structure
MSP Ignition runs as a fixed 12-month cohort cycle with mentorship, peer cohort sessions, Global Syncs, and milestone check-ins. Cohorts are capped at 10 to 15 members. Groups are kept small so peer relationships are real, with members placed in non-competing geographies and non-overlapping verticals wherever possible.
Growth Stages
Operators advance by demonstrating real business milestones, not by completing checklists.
Stage 1: Launch
Stage 2: Growth
Stage 3: Scale
Stage 4: Mature
Built by operators who have run the businesses you serve
RFF was founded by three operators who built, scaled, and run service businesses in the same channel you operate in.
Henry Timm
Has founded and run his own MSP since 2010. Builds operational systems, vCISO programs, and AI automation for service businesses.
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Dawn Sizer
Long-time MSP operator and channel veteran. Signs all RFF contracts and leads program operations.
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Dave Sizer
MSP operator and program architect. Designs the cohort curriculum and operator playbooks.
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Pricing
$499 per month, per MSP — same rate for Level 1 and Level 2. Billing is monthly. No annual prepay, no upsells.
MSP Ignition
per month, per MSP
- Same rate for Level 1 and Level 2 — $499 / month, per MSP
- Monthly billing — No annual prepay, no upsells
- Vendor-underwritten — Your vendor partner may cover this. Learn about underwriting →
Most MSPs find Ignition costs less than one hour of senior consulting per month, and pays back in the first quarter.
What Ignition Members Get Access To
These are not separate service lines. They are built into the Ignition experience, available as you hit milestones and your business is ready for them.
Cybersecurity Framework Guidance
CIS/CDM implementation, compliance mapping, and security posture assessments for your clients.
Virtual CIO/CISO Service Development
Build and price vCIO and vCISO offerings that generate recurring revenue and deepen client relationships.
Fractional Leadership
Access experienced operators for fractional CTO, COO, and strategic advisory roles as you scale.
Business Operating System and KPI Tracking
Implement a structured business operating system and establish the metrics that drive operational clarity.
Who This Is For
Why Ignition Works
Ignition is vendor-neutral and founder-led, built specifically for the $500K–$3M range. Every mentor in the program has built, scaled, or sold an MSP. The curriculum is what we know works. The cohort structure is what keeps you accountable.
Peer Accountability
Cohort-based structure keeps you moving
Milestone-Driven
Earn additional resources as your business grows
Operator-Taught
Mentors who have built what you are building
Measurable Outcomes
Clear metrics at every stage
Frequently asked questions
Ready to Build Something That Scales?
Open enrollment opens at the start of each quarter — January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1. The next enrollment window opens July 1, 2026. New members join at the next available window.