3 AGO 2026 · The first 90 days of a new client relationship determine whether you're viewed as just another IT provider or a trusted partner. In this inaugural 10 Things in 10 Minutes, Dawn and Dave Sizer share ten practical ways MSPs can create confidence from day one. Learn why a 90-day onboarding roadmap matters, how overcommunication prevents client anxiety, why quick wins have an outsized impact, and the small habits that build lasting trust. In this episode you'll learn:
- Why every client should receive a 90-day onboarding plan before they ask for one
- How frequent communication builds confidence during the first 30 days
- The right way to document inherited problems without blaming the previous MSP
- Why solving one visible pain point beats promising a massive project
- How introducing your team strengthens client relationships
- Setting expectations before the first support ticket arrives
- Why honesty builds more trust than pretending to know everything
- The value of a proactive 60-day feedback call
- Why you should never criticize the previous provider
- How small, consistent actions become the foundation of long-term client trust
Whether you're onboarding your first managed services client or your five hundredth, these practical lessons will help you deliver a smoother transition and create stronger client relationships from day one.