Episode 75: Dropping the AI Bomb

Inspired by the panel discussion they led at a recent conference, Erick and Rich discuss how real MSPs are making real money in AI, as well as three proven techniques for increasing the value of your managed services business in a crowded M&A...

Episode 75 of the MSP Chat podcast, hosted by MSP Chat, titled "Episode 75: Dropping the AI Bomb" was published on May 16, 2025 and runs 62 minutes.

May 16, 2025 ·62m · MSP Chat

Summary

Inspired by the panel discussion they led at a recent conference, Erick and Rich discuss how real MSPs are making real money in AI, as well as three proven techniques for increasing the value of your managed services business in a crowded M&A market.  Then they’re joined by Jason Beal, Americas president at Exclusive Networks, and Andrew Warren, the company’s North America vice president of sales and marketing, for an insightful conversation about the value of distribution in the age of services-first business models.  And finally, one last thing: why $100 ice cubes are the perfect gift for the billionaire in your life who has everything. Discussed in this episode:There’s Money in AI. There’s Profit in Vertical AI.Exclusive Networks: Aggregating ServicesBlog post by Abraham Garver: Unlocking Higher MSP Multiples: How Peer Group M&A Outshines Conference Connections

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