💼 Thinking about selling your MSP or tech company? This episode breaks down what really drives founders to exit—and what buyers are actually looking for behind the scenes.

In this conversation, we explore the real motivations behind M&A decisions, from hitting leadership ceilings to navigating massive industry shifts like AI and cybersecurity. Many owners say they’re “not for sale,” yet the reality tells a different story once deeper conversations begin. 

🚀 Buyers aren’t just looking at your past performance—they’re analyzing your future growth, customer stability, and operational structure. From customer concentration risks to weak sales engines, small missteps can dramatically impact valuation or kill deals entirely.

⚠️ The biggest takeaway? If you don’t clearly understand your “why” for selling—and what comes next—you risk derailing the entire process.

🔥 Top 3 Highlights

• 🧭 The Real “Why” Behind Selling: Growth ceilings, burnout, and industry shifts drive decisions 
• ⚠️ Hidden Deal Killers: Customer concentration, weak sales engines, and poor structure 
• 📈 Buyers Think Forward: Future growth matters more than past performance 

🔷 About Cogent Conversations

Cogent Conversations is a straight-talk podcast focused on IT mergers and acquisitions for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and technology services firms.

Hosted by Rick Murphy, CEO of Cogent Growth Partners, the show dives deep into the realities of MSP growth, valuation, acquisition strategy, leadership transitions, and exit planning. 💼📈

This is not theory. It’s practical, real-world insight from years of buy-side and sell-side experience in the IT services space.

Whether you're:

✔️ Scaling your MSP

✔️ Preparing for a future exit

✔️ Exploring mergers or acquisitions

✔️ Looking to increase EBITDA and enterprise value

Cogent Conversations delivers clarity on what buyers actually look for — and how to run your business today so you’re ready tomorrow.

If you’re serious about growth, valuation, and long-term strategy in the MSP industry, this podcast belongs in your regular rotation.

🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQZUgOM_11e6AHcS-dlqYg

🌐 Web: https://cogentmergers.com/

🔗 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cogent-growth-partners-llc/

👤 Rick Murphy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramurph/

#CogentConversations #MSP #MSPMergers #SellYourMSP #ITMergers #ITAcquisition #ManagedServiceProvider #MSPValuation #EBITDA #ExitStrategy #BusinessGrowth #TechEntrepreneur #PrivateEquity #ChannelPartners #ITLeadership #MSPGrowth #SuccessionPlanning #TechMergers #JoeyPinz

💼 What separates a business that sells from one that gets overlooked?

In this episode of Cogent Conversations, we break down the realities of IT mergers and acquisitions—what actually drives valuation, what buyers look for, and where most MSPs get it wrong.

Rick Murphy shares direct insights from closing over 200 IT deals, challenging common assumptions around “exit strategy” and replacing it with a more practical concept: liquidity strategy. If you think you’ll “figure it out later,” this conversation will force a rethink.

⚠️ Many MSPs rely on referrals, skip contracts, and assume loyalty equals value. In reality, that introduces risk—and risk reduces purchase price.

This episode focuses on building a company that is operationally sound, transferable, and attractive to buyers—even if you’re not planning to sell today.

🔑 Top 3 Highlights

✔️ Run your business like you’re selling tomorrow

✔️ No contracts = higher risk = lower valuation

✔️ “Exit strategy” is the wrong mindset—think liquidity

📊 Whether you're growing, acquiring, or considering a future sale, this episode provides a clear lens into how buyers evaluate your business.

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🔷 About Cogent Conversations

Cogent Conversations is a straight-talk podcast focused on IT mergers and acquisitions for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and technology services firms.

Hosted by Rick Murphy, CEO of Cogent Growth Partners, the show dives deep into the realities of MSP growth, valuation, acquisition strategy, leadership transitions, and exit planning. 💼📈

This is not theory. It’s practical, real-world insight from years of buy-side and sell-side experience in the IT services space.

Whether you're:

✔️ Scaling your MSP

✔️ Preparing for a future exit

✔️ Exploring mergers or acquisitions

✔️ Looking to increase EBITDA and enterprise value

Cogent Conversations delivers clarity on what buyers actually look for — and how to run your business today so you’re ready tomorrow.

If you’re serious about growth, valuation, and long-term strategy in the MSP industry, this podcast belongs in your regular rotation.

🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQZUgOM_11e6AHcS-dlqYg

🌐 Web: https://cogentmergers.com/

🔗 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cogent-growth-partners-llc/

👤 Rick Murphy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramurph/

#CogentConversations #MSP #MSPMergers #SellYourMSP #ITMergers #ITAcquisition #ManagedServiceProvider #MSPValuation #EBITDA #ExitStrategy #BusinessGrowth #TechEntrepreneur #PrivateEquity #ChannelPartners #ITLeadership #MSPGrowth #SuccessionPlanning #TechMergers #JoeyPinz

🧲 What actually makes a client stay—and what makes them leave?

In this episode of Cogent Conversations, Rick Murphy breaks down the truth about client stickiness in MSP and IT services businesses. While many providers focus on tools, automation, and integrations, the real driver of retention is much simpler—and often overlooked.

⚠️ It’s not your tools. It’s your relationships.

Rick explains why adding more services doesn’t guarantee retention, how over-reliance on technology can weaken connection, and why the human element still dominates—even in an AI-driven world. Clients don’t stay because of features—they stay because of trust, familiarity, and consistent engagement.

This episode also explores how to identify your best-fit clients, double down on what you do well, and create deeper alignment that makes your services harder to replace.

If you want stronger client retention, higher lifetime value, and a more resilient MSP business, this conversation delivers a clear and practical shift in thinking.

🔥 Top 3 Highlights:

✅ Why tools and automation don’t create real stickiness

✅ The role of human relationships in long-term retention

✅ How to find and replicate your best clients for growth

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🔷 About Cogent Conversations

Cogent Conversations is a straight-talk podcast focused on IT mergers and acquisitions for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and technology services firms.

Hosted by Rick Murphy, CEO of Cogent Growth Partners, the show dives deep into the realities of MSP growth, valuation, acquisition strategy, leadership transitions, and exit planning. 💼📈

This is not theory. It’s practical, real-world insight from years of buy-side and sell-side experience in the IT services space.

Whether you're:

✔️ Scaling your MSP

✔️ Preparing for a future exit

✔️ Exploring mergers or acquisitions

✔️ Looking to increase EBITDA and enterprise value

Cogent Conversations delivers clarity on what buyers actually look for — and how to run your business today so you’re ready tomorrow.

If you’re serious about growth, valuation, and long-term strategy in the MSP industry, this podcast belongs in your regular rotation.

🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQZUgOM_11e6AHcS-dlqYg

🌐 Web: https://cogentmergers.com/

🔗 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cogent-growth-partners-llc/

👤 Rick Murphy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramurph/

#CogentConversations #MSP #MSPMergers #SellYourMSP #ITMergers #ITAcquisition #ManagedServiceProvider #MSPValuation #EBITDA #ExitStrategy #BusinessGrowth #TechEntrepreneur #PrivateEquity #ChannelPartners #ITLeadership #MSPGrowth #SuccessionPlanning #TechMergers #JoeyPinz

🔗 What if your biggest client risk isn’t service… it’s who you know?

In this episode of Cogent Conversations, Rick Murphy dives into a critical but overlooked issue in MSP and IT services businesses: single-threaded relationships. Many MSPs rely on one key contact—one “Bob”—to maintain an entire client relationship.

⚠️ And when that person leaves… everything changes.

Rick explains how leadership turnover, internal restructuring, or even one key employee departure can instantly weaken—or completely break—a client relationship. The real danger isn’t churn—it’s dependency.

This episode explores how successful MSPs build multi-threaded relationships, why redundancy applies to people (not just systems), and how to reduce risk by expanding influence across an organization.

If you want stronger client retention, better valuation, and a more resilient business, this conversation will shift how you think about relationships.

🔥 Top 3 Highlights:

✅ Why relying on one contact puts your revenue at risk

✅ How leadership changes instantly reset client relationships

✅ The strategy to build deeper, more secure client connections

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🔷 About Cogent Conversations

Cogent Conversations is a straight-talk podcast focused on IT mergers and acquisitions for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and technology services firms.

Hosted by Rick Murphy, CEO of Cogent Growth Partners, the show dives deep into the realities of MSP growth, valuation, acquisition strategy, leadership transitions, and exit planning. 💼📈

This is not theory. It’s practical, real-world insight from years of buy-side and sell-side experience in the IT services space.

Whether you're:

✔️ Scaling your MSP

✔️ Preparing for a future exit

✔️ Exploring mergers or acquisitions

✔️ Looking to increase EBITDA and enterprise value

Cogent Conversations delivers clarity on what buyers actually look for — and how to run your business today so you’re ready tomorrow.

If you’re serious about growth, valuation, and long-term strategy in the MSP industry, this podcast belongs in your regular rotation.

🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQZUgOM_11e6AHcS-dlqYg

🌐 Web: https://cogentmergers.com/

🔗 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cogent-growth-partners-llc/

👤 Rick Murphy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramurph/

#CogentConversations #MSP #MSPMergers #SellYourMSP #ITMergers #ITAcquisition #ManagedServiceProvider #MSPValuation #EBITDA #ExitStrategy #BusinessGrowth #TechEntrepreneur #PrivateEquity #ChannelPartners #ITLeadership #MSPGrowth #SuccessionPlanning #TechMergers #JoeyPinz

🤫 What if your clients aren’t complaining… because they’ve already decided to leave?

In this episode of Cogent Conversations, Rick Murphy exposes one of the most dangerous threats in the MSP and IT services space: silent churn. Clients don’t raise issues, they don’t argue, and they don’t negotiate—they simply exit.

⚠️ And most MSPs never see it coming.

Rick breaks down why customers stay quiet, how fear of difficult conversations holds MSPs back, and why traditional tools like CSAT surveys often fail to uncover real problems. The truth? Clients aren’t responsible for telling you what’s wrong—it’s your responsibility to ask.

This episode challenges leaders to rethink customer engagement, improve communication cadence, and proactively uncover risk before it becomes revenue loss.

If you want stronger client retention, better renewal rates, and a more resilient MSP business, this is a critical conversation.

🔥 Top 3 Highlights:

✅ Why clients leave without complaints or warnings

✅ The real reason MSPs avoid tough customer conversations

✅ How to proactively uncover churn before it happens

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🔷 About Cogent Conversations

Cogent Conversations is a straight-talk podcast focused on IT mergers and acquisitions for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and technology services firms.

Hosted by Rick Murphy, CEO of Cogent Growth Partners, the show dives deep into the realities of MSP growth, valuation, acquisition strategy, leadership transitions, and exit planning. 💼📈

This is not theory. It’s practical, real-world insight from years of buy-side and sell-side experience in the IT services space.

Whether you're:

✔️ Scaling your MSP

✔️ Preparing for a future exit

✔️ Exploring mergers or acquisitions

✔️ Looking to increase EBITDA and enterprise value

Cogent Conversations delivers clarity on what buyers actually look for — and how to run your business today so you’re ready tomorrow.

If you’re serious about growth, valuation, and long-term strategy in the MSP industry, this podcast belongs in your regular rotation.

🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQZUgOM_11e6AHcS-dlqYg

🌐 Web: https://cogentmergers.com/

🔗 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cogent-growth-partners-llc/

👤 Rick Murphy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramurph/

#CogentConversations #MSP #MSPMergers #SellYourMSP #ITMergers #ITAcquisition #ManagedServiceProvider #MSPValuation #EBITDA #ExitStrategy #BusinessGrowth #TechEntrepreneur #PrivateEquity #ChannelPartners #ITLeadership #MSPGrowth #SuccessionPlanning #TechMergers #JoeyPinz

💼 What if your most loyal client isn’t actually loyal?

In this episode of Cogent Conversations, Rick Murphy breaks down a hard truth in the MSP and IT services world: long-term clients leave—and often without warning. Drawing from real M&A experience, Rick shares how even a single lost client can disrupt valuation, derail deals, and expose hidden risks in your business.

🚨 Many MSPs assume tenure equals security. It doesn’t.

This conversation dives into why client relationships are often built on individuals—not companies—and how leadership changes, complacency, and lack of proactive engagement can silently erode trust. Contracts won’t save you. Renewals won’t protect you. Only strong, evolving relationships will.

If you’re running or scaling an MSP, this episode challenges a dangerous assumption and gives you a sharper lens on customer retention, risk management, and business value.

🔥 Top 3 Highlights:

✅ Why a 20-year client can disappear overnight

✅ The real asset buyers care about (hint: not contracts)

✅ How MSPs unknowingly create their own client risk

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🔷 About Cogent Conversations

Cogent Conversations is a straight-talk podcast focused on IT mergers and acquisitions for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and technology services firms.

Hosted by Rick Murphy, CEO of Cogent Growth Partners, the show dives deep into the realities of MSP growth, valuation, acquisition strategy, leadership transitions, and exit planning. 💼📈

This is not theory. It’s practical, real-world insight from years of buy-side and sell-side experience in the IT services space.

Whether you're:

✔️ Scaling your MSP

✔️ Preparing for a future exit

✔️ Exploring mergers or acquisitions

✔️ Looking to increase EBITDA and enterprise value

Cogent Conversations delivers clarity on what buyers actually look for — and how to run your business today so you’re ready tomorrow.

If you’re serious about growth, valuation, and long-term strategy in the MSP industry, this podcast belongs in your regular rotation.

🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQZUgOM_11e6AHcS-dlqYg

🌐 Web: https://cogentmergers.com/

🔗 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cogent-growth-partners-llc/

👤 Rick Murphy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramurph/

#CogentConversations #MSP #MSPMergers #SellYourMSP #ITMergers #ITAcquisition #ManagedServiceProvider #MSPValuation #EBITDA #ExitStrategy #BusinessGrowth #TechEntrepreneur #PrivateEquity #ChannelPartners #ITLeadership #MSPGrowth #SuccessionPlanning #TechMergers #JoeyPinz

Selling your MSP isn’t just about valuation — it’s about structure, truth, and preparation.
In this episode of Cogent Conversations, Rick Murphy, CEO of Cogent Growth Partners, breaks down what MSP owners regret most after selling — and how to avoid costly mistakes in deal structure, earnouts, staffing, and due diligence.
With over 200 closed IT services transactions, Rick delivers direct insight into what works, what fails, and why honesty and proper financial structure matter more than ego or movie myths.
🔎 Top 3 Highlights:
💡 Why poorly structured earnouts destroy value
💰 The difference between EBITDA and real free cash flow
👥 The staffing mistake that quietly kills MSP valuations
You’ll also learn:
• Why most buyers aren’t “evil”
• How over-employment reduces sale price
• The 10–15% growth test every MSP owner must answer
• What due diligence really uncovers
If you’re considering growth, acquisition, or eventual exit strategy, this conversation could protect your life’s work.
#MSP #MSPMergers #MSPAcquisition #MSPExit #ITServices #TechMergers #PrivateEquity #MSPGrowth #FreeCashFlow #DueDiligence #Earnout #BusinessExit #ChannelPartners #ITBusiness

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🔷 About Cogent Conversations
Cogent Conversations is a straight-talk podcast focused on IT mergers and acquisitions for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and technology services firms.
Hosted by Rick Murphy, CEO of Cogent Growth Partners, the show dives deep into the realities of MSP growth, valuation, acquisition strategy, leadership transitions, and exit planning. 💼📈
This is not theory. It’s practical, real-world insight from years of buy-side and sell-side experience in the IT services space.
Whether you're:
✔️ Scaling your MSP
✔️ Preparing for a future exit
✔️ Exploring mergers or acquisitions
✔️ Looking to increase EBITDA and enterprise value
Cogent Conversations delivers clarity on what buyers actually look for — and how to run your business today so you’re ready tomorrow.
If you’re serious about growth, valuation, and long-term strategy in the MSP industry, this podcast belongs in your regular rotation.

🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQZUgOM_11e6AHcS-dlqYg
🌐 Web: https://cogentmergers.com/
🔗 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cogent-growth-partners-llc/
👤 Rick Murphy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramurph/


#CogentConversations #MSP #MSPMergers #SellYourMSP #ITMergers #ITAcquisition #ManagedServiceProvider #MSPValuation #EBITDA #ExitStrategy #BusinessGrowth #TechEntrepreneur #PrivateEquity #ChannelPartners #ITLeadership #MSPGrowth #SuccessionPlanning #TechMergers #JoeyPinz

💰 Thinking about selling your MSP? Or just preparing for growth?
This episode of Cogent Conversations delivers straight talk on MSP mergers and acquisitions, liquidity events, deal structures, and what really happens after closing.
Too many technology service providers misunderstand the difference between an exit and a liquidity event. Not every sale means you walk away. In fact, many founders stay, roll equity, and experience multiple “bites of the apple.”
In this episode, we break down:
🔥 Top 3 Highlights:
1️⃣ Exit vs. Liquidity Explained – Why most “exits” aren’t true exits and how rollover equity creates long-term upside.
2️⃣ Dual Arbitrage Strategy – How professional investors grow EBITDA and multiples simultaneously.
3️⃣ Due Diligence Reality Check – Why clean books, organized contracts, and strong financials increase valuation instantly.
You’ll also hear insights on earnouts, private equity structures, AI’s operational impact, and how to prepare emotionally and financially for life after the deal.
Whether you're building to sell or building to scale, this conversation helps MSP owners create a business buyers actually want.

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🔷 About Cogent Conversations
Cogent Conversations is a straight-talk podcast focused on IT mergers and acquisitions for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and technology services firms.
Hosted by Rick Murphy, CEO of Cogent Growth Partners, the show dives deep into the realities of MSP growth, valuation, acquisition strategy, leadership transitions, and exit planning. 💼📈
This is not theory. It’s practical, real-world insight from years of buy-side and sell-side experience in the IT services space.
Whether you're:
✔️ Scaling your MSP
✔️ Preparing for a future exit
✔️ Exploring mergers or acquisitions
✔️ Looking to increase EBITDA and enterprise value
Cogent Conversations delivers clarity on what buyers actually look for — and how to run your business today so you’re ready tomorrow.
If you’re serious about growth, valuation, and long-term strategy in the MSP industry, this podcast belongs in your regular rotation.

🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQZUgOM_11e6AHcS-dlqYg
🌐 Web: https://cogentmergers.com/
🔗 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cogent-growth-partners-llc/
👤 Rick Murphy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramurph/


#CogentConversations #MSP #MSPMergers #SellYourMSP #ITMergers #ITAcquisition #ManagedServiceProvider #MSPValuation #EBITDA #ExitStrategy #BusinessGrowth #TechEntrepreneur #PrivateEquity #ChannelPartners #ITLeadership #MSPGrowth #SuccessionPlanning #TechMergers #JoeyPinz

When is the right time to sell your MSP? Is it market conditions… or mindset?
In this episode of Cogent Conversations, Rick Murphy of Cogent Growth Partners breaks down one of the biggest myths in IT M&A: waiting for the “perfect number” before selling.
Many MSP owners anchor themselves to a valuation goal — a retirement number — without understanding what actually drives buyer interest and liquidity events. The truth? Timing is rarely about tariffs, interest rates, or the economy. It’s about profitability, transferable customer relationships, and whether your business can run without you.
🔑 Top 3 Highlights:
1️⃣ 🧠 Why “I’m not ready yet” is usually a mindset issue
2️⃣ 💰 The difference between liquidity events and traditional exits
3️⃣ 📊 What buyers truly pay for — and why talent matters more than contracts
If you're a technology services provider (TSP), MSP, or MSSP considering growth, acquisition, or eventual sale, this episode gives you clarity on how to build a business buyers actually want.
No fluff. No hype. Just straight talk on IT mergers and acquisitions.

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🔷 About Cogent Conversations
Cogent Conversations is a straight-talk podcast focused on IT mergers and acquisitions for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and technology services firms.
Hosted by Rick Murphy, CEO of Cogent Growth Partners, the show dives deep into the realities of MSP growth, valuation, acquisition strategy, leadership transitions, and exit planning. 💼📈
This is not theory. It’s practical, real-world insight from years of buy-side and sell-side experience in the IT services space.
Whether you're:
✔️ Scaling your MSP
✔️ Preparing for a future exit
✔️ Exploring mergers or acquisitions
✔️ Looking to increase EBITDA and enterprise value
Cogent Conversations delivers clarity on what buyers actually look for — and how to run your business today so you’re ready tomorrow.
If you’re serious about growth, valuation, and long-term strategy in the MSP industry, this podcast belongs in your regular rotation.

🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQZUgOM_11e6AHcS-dlqYg
🌐 Web: https://cogentmergers.com/
🔗 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cogent-growth-partners-llc/
👤 Rick Murphy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramurph/


#CogentConversations #MSP #MSPMergers #SellYourMSP #ITMergers #ITAcquisition #ManagedServiceProvider #MSPValuation #EBITDA #ExitStrategy #BusinessGrowth #TechEntrepreneur #PrivateEquity #ChannelPartners #ITLeadership #MSPGrowth #SuccessionPlanning #TechMergers #JoeyPinz

🏢 IT Mergers & Acquisitions. Real Talk. No Fluff.
In this episode of Cogent Conversations, we break down what truly drives value in MSP mergers and acquisitions. If you’re a managed service provider considering growth, acquisition, or exit planning, this is essential listening.
Rick Murphy and the Cogent team share practical insight from 200+ completed MSP transactions. They clarify the reality behind “mergers of equals,” explain how buyers evaluate profitability, and reveal why recurring contracted revenue matters more than revenue multiples.
💡 Top 3 Highlights:
1️⃣ Why true mergers are rare — and what sellers must decide before pursuing a deal
2️⃣ The real valuation drivers: profitability, retention, recurring revenue, and low customer concentration
3️⃣ The accounting mistakes (cash vs. accrual, deferred revenue errors) that can cost you millions
📊 You’ll also learn how clean contracts, accurate financial reporting, and operational discipline increase buyer confidence — even if you never sell.
If you want clarity on how to build a business buyers actually want, this conversation delivers straight answers.

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🔷 About Cogent Conversations
Cogent Conversations is a straight-talk podcast focused on IT mergers and acquisitions for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and technology services firms.
Hosted by Rick Murphy, CEO of Cogent Growth Partners, the show dives deep into the realities of MSP growth, valuation, acquisition strategy, leadership transitions, and exit planning. 💼📈
This is not theory. It’s practical, real-world insight from years of buy-side and sell-side experience in the IT services space.
Whether you're:
✔️ Scaling your MSP
✔️ Preparing for a future exit
✔️ Exploring mergers or acquisitions
✔️ Looking to increase EBITDA and enterprise value
Cogent Conversations delivers clarity on what buyers actually look for — and how to run your business today so you’re ready tomorrow.
If you’re serious about growth, valuation, and long-term strategy in the MSP industry, this podcast belongs in your regular rotation.

🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQZUgOM_11e6AHcS-dlqYg
🌐 Web: https://cogentmergers.com/
🔗 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cogent-growth-partners-llc/
👤 Rick Murphy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramurph/


#CogentConversations #MSP #MSPMergers #SellYourMSP #ITMergers #ITAcquisition #ManagedServiceProvider #MSPValuation #EBITDA #ExitStrategy #BusinessGrowth #TechEntrepreneur #PrivateEquity #ChannelPartners #ITLeadership #MSPGrowth #SuccessionPlanning #TechMergers #JoeyPinz