Multiple Acquisitions, Crazy Retention Numbers - How a Top 500 MSP Handles M&A, with Chris Caprio (MSP Titan #7)
MSP Mindset with Damien StevensOctober 03, 2024
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Multiple Acquisitions, Crazy Retention Numbers - How a Top 500 MSP Handles M&A, with Chris Caprio (MSP Titan #7)

On this week's episode, Chris Caprio, CEO (and former CFO) of Focus Technology, joins the show to shed some light on M&A and how he and his team at Focus are handling it. It's not a simple process on either side, but Chris shares some insights on how to get started with your finances if you wanting to sell, what buyers are looking for when considering your MSP, and what you can do to get a better evaluation. If you're interested in M&A for MSPs (whether buying or selling), Chris's insights are invaluable.

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:22 - From CFO to CEO of an MSP
6:40 - Understanding M&A
11:35 - How do I get started with finances?
15:05 - Getting a better evaluation
18:49 - The current m&a market
22:56 - Focus's plan for growth
30:09 - Assessing talent and clients before integration
38:36 - Selling to the executive suite
43:35 - MSP titan questions

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