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#553 Peter Duflo: Recruiting Excellence for MSPs: Insights with Peter Duflo

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🌟 Peter Duflo of Strategic Ventures joins the podcast to share his deep expertise in executive recruitment for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) across the U.S. and Canada. Peter delves into the nuances of finding culturally aligned leadership, navigating industry challenges, and how his approach to recruiting has evolved with market changes. […]

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#552 IT Nation: From Wall Street to MSPs: Jay Jung’s Journey

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🌟 Jay Jung shares his remarkable journey from investment banking at Goldman Sachs to founding Embark Advisors, where he specializes in guiding middle-market businesses, including MSPs, through strategic planning and M&A. Jay discusses the importance of long-term planning, the benefits of the QSBS tax incentive, and how discipline fuels his success

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#551 IT Nation: Valuations That Matter: Insights from Corey Kerns

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🌟 Corey Kerns dives into the world of IT valuations and the MSP industry, sharing his journey from a finance background to becoming a leader in strategic M&A advisory. Corey reveals the importance of proper evaluations for MSP growth and how data-driven insights can pave the way for better decision-making and

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#550 IT Nation: From Nonprofit to Partner: Russell Vaughn’s MSP Story

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🌟 Russell Vaughn shares his unique journey from nonprofit work to becoming a partner at Ascend Technology Group. With a focus on relationship-building, Russell reveals how he transitioned from technical roles to leading business development efforts and achieving remarkable growth for his MSP. Top 3 Highlights: 🚀 The power of relationship-driven

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#549 IT Nation: From Portugal to Private Equity: Nelson Gomes’ Story

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🌟 Nelson Gomes shares his incredible journey from building a healthcare-focused MSP in New Jersey to leading transformative initiatives in the MSP industry. Nelson dives into his experiences, from scaling businesses through strategic mergers to creating a lasting legacy as a servant leader. Top 3 Highlights: 📈 How Nelson scaled a

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#548 IT Nation: Building MSP Legacies: Lessons from Sam Sandusky

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🌟 Join Sam Sandusky as he shares his dynamic journey from triathlon racing to building a thriving MSP platform. Sam opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped his life, from creating a strong company culture to planning for the future. Learn how he’s fostering growth through acquisitions, mentorship, and community

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#547 IT Nation: From MSP Owner to Private Equity: Josh Kotler’s Journey

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🌟 Josh Kotler shares his incredible journey from starting and scaling an MSP to his current role in private equity. With a blend of wit and wisdom, Josh dives into the evolution of MSPs, the role of peer groups, and the strategies behind creating value through regional MSP platforms. Top 3

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#546 IT Nation: From Triathlons to Transformations: Sam Levy’s Story

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🌟 Discover the inspiring journey of Sam Levy! From his triathlon passion to his expertise in MSP transactions, Sam shares actionable insights and personal growth lessons. Dive into his unique perspective on helping MSPs prepare for their pivotal moments and the parallels between endurance sports and thriving in business. Top 3

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#543 Len DiCostanzo: The MSP Toolkit for Operational Readiness and Growth

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In this episode, Joey Pinz hosts Len DiCostanzo, an expert MSP consultant, to uncover essential growth tactics for managed service providers. Len dives into strategies involving market development funds (MDF), enhancing partner programs, and achieving operational maturity to support successful scaling. He shares stories from his early tech days and offers

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#541 Dan Candee: Love + Performance: The Formula for Success ❤️✨

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Episode Summary: In this episode, Joey Pinz sits down with Dan Candee, an inspiring leader with a rich background, including stints at Dell, EMC, and AWS. Dan shares his philosophy of “Love + Performance” and how this simple yet profound formula has driven his personal and professional success. From his early

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