What does it really mean to sell your MSP and stay in the game? On this episode, I chat with Paco LeBron—fresh off selling a majority stake in ProdigyTeks and stepping up as CEO for MSP Owners Group. Paco drops hard-won insights on leadership, the pitfalls of transactional M&A, and why a company’s soul matters more than just financials. If you want to know how the new wave of MSP acquisitions is different, and how to thrive in a changing landscape, this episode is can’t-miss!

We also talk all things TechCon Unplugged, the role of peer community in the MSP world, and what’s next as the industry faces more automation and roll-ups. 

Companies, Products, & Books Mentioned (List with URLs)

• ProdigyTeks: https://prodigyteks.com
• MSP Owners Group: https://msp-og.com
• MSP Unplugged: https://www.mspunplugged.com
• TechCon Unplugged: https://www.techconunplugged.com
• Synology: https://www.synology.com/
• The 20 (MSP group): https://www.the20.com
• OpenText Cybersecurity: https://www.opentext.com
• GTIA (formerly CompTIA): https://www.gtia.org

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