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EPISODE · Feb 27, 2025 · 39 MIN

IT Nation Unplugged: Arlin Sorensen on Navigating Growth, Exit & Legacy as an MSP Owner

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[email protected] | 212.731.4230 | Book an Appointment Here (34) Madhur Duggar | LinkedInIn this episode of M&A Insights, I sit down with Arlin Sorensen at IT Nation ConnectWise to explore the evolution of IT Nation, discuss the biggest challenges facing MSPs today, and how Arlin thinks MSP owners should approach their inevitable transition be it through sale, transfer to a family member or to an ESOP.Arlin shares invaluable insights from his decades of leadership experience, making this a must-listen for MSP owners, IT leaders, and anyone thinking about the future of their business.In this podcast we discuss the following questions: ✅ IT Nation’s Role in the MSP Ecosystem – its mission, vision, and impact on MSPs ✅Leadership – Advice for MSP owners looking to develop their leadership skills  ✅ Acquisition and Growth– Insights for MSPs looking to grow inorganically ✅ Industry challenges – Tackling cybersecurity threats and IT talent shortages ✅ Post-exit challenges – Challenges MSP owners face in transitioning to retirement including lack of financial planning and a loss of identity post-retirement ✅ Future of IT Nation – Upcoming innovations at IT Nation and the establishment of a global footprint✅ Personal Insights – Leadership philosophy, the upside-down triangle and Arlin’s legacy✅ Key Risks facing MSPs– The importance of thinking about your mental and physical health Madhur Duggar is a Senior M&A Advisor at Excendio Advisors and focuses on IT ServicesReach out to Madhur at [email protected] or 212.731.4230  Book an Appointment with him on his LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/madhur-duggarCheck out Excendio Advisors and our amazing content at www.excendio.com#Podcast #ITLeadership #MSP #ITNation #MergersAndAcquisitions #Cybersecurity #Leadership #TechCommunitywww.linkedin.com/in/madhur-duggar

[email protected] | 212.731.4230 | Book an Appointment Here (34) Madhur Duggar | LinkedIn In this episode of M&A Insights, I sit down with Arlin Sorensen at IT Nation ConnectWise to explore the evolution of IT Nation, discuss the biggest challenges facing MSPs today, and how Arlin thinks MSP owners should approach their inevitable transition be it through sale, transfer to a family member or to an ESOP. Arlin shares invaluable insights from his decades of leadership experience, making t...

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