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Once you\u2019ve sold your small and medium-sized business (SMB) clients on agentic AI outcomes, next you\u2019ll need to execute those outcomes by purchasing and provisioning the right agents. On our next stop in the journey from managed service provider (MSP) to managed intelligence provider (MIP), the Buy Play is a critical turning point where AI shifts from conceptual to real-life agents embedded in client workflows. And rather than building everything from scratch, the Buy Play gives MIPs a way to source and assemble intelligence to deliver outcomes faster by buying vetted agents from a trusted Marketplace like the Pax8 Agent Store (coming soon!). Join us as we explore the Buy Play of the The MIP Playbook<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Buying Intelligence Is Different Than Buying Software<\/h2>\n

We\u2019re moving further away from a pure SaaS era, in which tech partners helped clients select tools and provision and manage them. In the agentic era, it’s about assembling capability. Just like someone would staff their business with employees fit to each need, you\u2019re building a team of digital workers by sourcing trusted third-party agents, pre-built workflows and AI-enhanced SaaS that expand on what your clients can accomplish alone.<\/p>\n

As an MIP, you’ll need to work at the workflow layer \u2014 to gain the understanding of how your clients\u2019 systems and people work, so you can curate intelligence accordingly.<\/p>\n

Because AI agents don’t operate in isolation, you\u2019ll need to purchase agents with built-in orchestration and governance capabilities to maximize their value. They need to integrate with systems of record and respect identity and access controls. Plus, you\u2019ll have to ensure agents comply with regulatory requirements your clients may be subject to.<\/p>\n

Luckily, we’ve done some of the work for you! Work with a vetted AI marketplace like the Pax8 Agent Store to offer your SMB clients access to subscription-based, specialized agents. SMBs are dealing with tighter resources and need low-code, easily deployable solutions, and the Agent Store gives you the plug-and-play solutions they\u2019ll need, minimizing friction and helping you create the market for managed intelligence.<\/p>\n

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Why Intelligence Curation Matters<\/h2>\n

When your clients are asking about agents, speed matters. The Buy Play helps you meet this need with curation, not theoretical consideration.<\/p>\n

Rather than building every capability from scratch, smart MIPs rapidly deploy proven AI agents that deliver immediate impact, like a customer service agent that resolves tickets faster or a scheduling agent that eliminates email back-and-forth.<\/p>\n

As the MIP, it\u2019s your job to evaluate which agents fit and configure them for existing workflows. By governing them with the right guardrails while delivering quick wins, you can build client trust \u2014 and make the business case for continuing agent sales and management.<\/p>\n

How to Buy and Deploy AI Agents as a Managed Intelligence Provider<\/h2>\n

Treat the Buy Play as a repeatable operating motion, rather than a one-off here and there attempt.<\/p>\n

1. Team Up with a Trusted Agent Marketplace<\/h3>\n

Rather than sourcing agents individually, go with a vetted marketplace like the Pax8 Agent Store, where you can get agents for specific needs as well as custom agents. This reduces procurement friction, so your clients can get started right away.<\/p>\n

Your monetization move:<\/strong> Earn margins on agent resales sourced from multiple vendors, then layer deployment and configuration fees on top.<\/p>\n

2. Bundle Your Agents with Specializations<\/h3>\n

Package agents into horizontal bundles (like support, finance or scheduling) or vertical solutions (like healthcare intake, retail inventory, compliance automation). This helps you align your offerings directly to your clients\u2019 desired outcomes.<\/p>\n

Your monetization move:<\/strong> Bundled solutions command higher perceived value than standalone tools. Price around the outcome (not the agent count) and wrap bundles with compliance configuration, industry-specific tuning or UX design to elevate the offer from \u201cagent download\u201d to \u201cbusiness solution.\u201d<\/p>\n

3. Deploy With Low\u2011Friction Frameworks<\/h3>\n

Pre\u2011configured connectors, low\u2011code deployment tools and orchestration layers allow agents to go live quickly. We\u2019re talking days, not months.<\/p>\n

Your monetization move:<\/strong> Fast deployment unlocks subscription revenue. Bundle ongoing management and orchestration into a recurring subscription.<\/p>\n

4. Build Private, Trusted Storefronts<\/h3>\n

Once your clients trust your delivery model, you can start putting your pre-approved agents and agent bundles into a Storefront<\/a>. Use it as a lead generating tool so you can rinse and repeat.<\/p>\n

Your monetization move:<\/strong> Your Storefront becomes a private ecosystem that keeps your clients hooked. It’s a lead-gen engine and a retention tool \u2014 the more clients source through your Storefront, the stickier your relationship and the more predictable your recurring revenue.<\/p>\n

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Real-World Ways MIPs Buy and Deploy AI Agents for SMBs<\/h2>\n

Master the Buy Play to become the de facto source of digital labor for your SMB clients. Below are examples of how you can bundle agents into vertical solutions and deploy them with minimal friction.<\/p>\n

Use Case 1: Curated Agent Catalogs for SMBs<\/h3>\n

What It Looks Like<\/strong>
\nThe MIP sources pre\u2011vetted agents, such as service bots, sales assistants and back\u2011office automators, from a trusted marketplace and wraps them into industry\u2011specific configurations.<\/p>\n

How It Works<\/strong>
\nAgent marketplaces give SMBs access to specialized intelligence without tons of custom development.<\/p>\n

Your Monetization Move<\/strong>
\nPublish a branded catalog with bundled deployment packages tied to outcomes. Include various options based on capability and cost to ensure you meet the needs of various clients.<\/p>\n

Use Case 2: Agent Bundles with Business Context<\/h3>\n

What It Looks Like<\/strong>
\nAn SMB buys a coordinated bundle of agents (e.g., customer service) that are orchestrated together and integrated with CRM and POS systems.<\/p>\n

How It Works<\/strong>
\nAgent bundles deliver results faster than isolated tools. They also clearly demonstrate value and help paint the picture for clients.<\/p>\n

Your Monetization Move<\/strong>
\nPrice bundles with outcome SLAs (such as response time, CSAT or inventory accuracy). Offer orchestration management as a premium recurring service.<\/p>\n

Use Case 3: Low\u2011Friction Deployments That Win Deals<\/h3>\n

What It Looks Like<\/strong>
\nDeploy agents through click\u2011to\u2011configure frameworks with standard connectors and dashboards teams can use immediately.<\/p>\n

How It Works<\/strong>
\nFast time\u2011to\u2011value accelerates adoption, not to mention expansion.<\/p>\n

Your Monetization Move<\/strong>
\nBundle rapid\u2011deploy fees and upsell managed optimization and lifecycle services.<\/p>\n

From Buying Intelligence to Building Differentiation<\/h2>\n

The Buy Play is where you stop making promises and start delivering them. You do this by curating pre-vetted AI agents from trusted marketplaces, then bundling them into outcome-aligned solutions and deploying them through secure orchestration frameworks. That gives your SMB clients access to digital labor on demand, creating a lower barrier to entry and a sustainable pathway for growth. Everyone wins.<\/p>\n

But, once you\u2019ve curated and deployed intelligence, what if off\u2011the\u2011shelf agents are no longer enough?<\/strong><\/p>\n

That question leads directly to our next play, Build, where you start creating your own agents, workflows and intellectual property. This is what can really differentiate your business from other tech providers, as the race to deliver agentic AI outcomes heats up.<\/p>\n

Check back with us to learn more as we explore the Build Play of MIP transformation. Don\u2019t want to wait? Download the MIP Playbook and start exploring the Build Play now.<\/p>\n

Get The MIP Playbook<\/a><\/p>\n

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*<\/span><\/span>Salesforce<\/span><\/span><\/a>. \u201cNew Research Reveals SMBs with AI Adoption See Stronger Revenue Growth.\u201d December 4, 2024.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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