The IT Nation

Thank you for being part of something special. Earlier this month, the MSP community came together in London and made IT Nation Connect Europe truly unforgettable. Captured by the community, powered by connection, and driven by every MSP, sponsor, speaker, podcaster, and partner who showed up. ?? We’ll see you at: - IT Nation Secure in Orlando (June 2–4) https://ms.spr.ly/6048qc7J2 - IT Nation Connect ANZ in Sydney (Aug 20–22) https://ms.spr.ly/6049qc7JN or back in Europe next year! #ITN25 #Community #MSP #ManagedServices Dan Scott Richard Tubb Joe Pannone Sean Lardo Nick Moran Matt Topper, CISSP, CISM, CCSP

Do you use EOS (Entrepreneurs Operating System)? If so, are you making the connection between the benefits you gain and the value to a potential buyer? Consistency, accountability, and executing on plans from EOS all reduce the risk to a buyer, therefore increasing your potential business valuation. Watch Dan Paquette, Managing Partner at Key Methods, a Courser company share his perspective on the role of EOS in his transition. You can check out the full webinar with Dan and Lloyd Wolf, Certified EOS Implementer, on the IT Nation Grow YouTube playlist. (Visit @The_ITNation on YouTube.) To hear Dan, other partners, and transition experts share perspectives on value creation strategies, attend the Q2 IT Nation Grow event in Chicago on May 7. Whether making a transition, acquiring, or maturing for growth, start planning and register now! https://lnkd.in/gnfT-NtH IT Nation Grow YouTube playlist: https://lnkd.in/gpp-UsUD Arlin Sorensen | Matthew Lavender | Kevin Hagemoser | Adam Bielanski | James Richards | Reed Wilson | Nate Austin | Brian Hoppe, MBA, PCC | Ryan Giles | Anne Schoolcraft | Brad Schow | Peter Sorensen | Connie Arentson | Kevin Wolthuis | Joddey Hicks | The IT Nation #ITN25 #ITNGrow25 #ValueCreation

We hosted the new class of Evolve partners at the Jumpstart program on the farm tonight. 26 new faces that will join the community at our Q2 event in Chicago the first week of May. Community works. If you're not in a peer group, you are missing out on a powerful tool to help you grow yourself and your organization. The IT Nation Connie Arentson Mallory Robinson Laurie Sorensen Peter Sorensen

Remember March 2020? When the world hit pause… MSPs hit go. Five years ago, in the middle of global uncertainty, the MSP community showed up as heroes helping businesses stay online, stay connected, and stay alive. This month's featured read from the Service Leadership Inc., a ConnectWise company team takes a powerful look back at how MSPs stepped up during COVID and what it taught us about resilience, leadership, and the future of this industry. Take a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come and why this community continues to matter so much. ?? ?? Read the newsletter: https://ms.spr.ly/6049q9i0c #MSP #ITNation #ServiceLeadership #Resilience #Leadership

After an incredible event in Europe earlier this month, we’re officially setting our sights on Sydney. ?? IT Nation Connect ANZ 2025 is on the horizon — and the website is now live! ?? As the largest gathering of MSPs in the Asia-Pacific region, this event is all about coming together as a community to share, learn, and grow. Whether you're in cybersecurity, ops, sales, or service delivery, you'll walk away with insights you can use right away. ?? August 20–22, 2025 ?? Hyatt Regency Sydney ?? Early bird pricing is available through July 24 ?? Use code Social50 for $50 off All Access passes Learn More: https://ms.spr.ly/6046q9TZY #ITN25 #Australia #APAC #MSP Nick Moran Natalie Stuart

Big updates are coming to IT Nation Secure 2025! Join Matt Topper, CISSP, CISM, CCSP and Sean Lardo on Tuesday, March 25 at 2 PM ET for a first look at what’s new. We’ll cover format changes, key content tracks, and why this is a must-attend cybersecurity event for MSPs.

Struggling to scale your business or just want to grow smarter? Peter Kujawa, EVP & GM of IT Nation & Service Leadership Inc., a ConnectWise company, knows the playbook. From, turning around a struggling business to helping thousands through benchmarking and peer groups, Peter shares what actually works. Tune in to the latest Wise Up Podcast episode: https://ms.spr.ly/6043q5IUX #Podcast #MSP #Community #Business #ServiceLeadership Sean Lardo Matt Topper, CISSP, CISM, CCSP

Most MSPs exit and transition from their business one time—so get it right! Selling or transitioning your MSP is a once-in-a-lifetime event but without the right planning, you could be leaving hundreds of thousands of dollars on the table. Josh Hansen, Partner at LightBox Systems, learned firsthand at IT Nation Grow that business transitions are filled with "you don’t know what you don’t know." Having advisors experienced in MSP M&A can make all the difference. IT Nation Grow helps you navigate the complexities of business transition with expert insights and a supportive community. Don't go it alone, get the knowledge and connections you need to transition on your terms. ?? Next event: May 7th in Chicago! ?? Plan ahead & register now: https://ms.spr.ly/6044qec2u #ITNGrow #ITN25 #MSP #BusinessTransition #MergersAndAcquisitions

In this episode, Richard speaks to Peter Kujawa. Peter heads up the service leadership at The IT Nation, overseeing IT Nation Connect, IT Nation Evolve peer groups and the partner advisory councils. This episode was recorded live in London at IT Nation Connect Europe 25, so Richard took the opportunity to ask Peter more about it. He explains what organisers ConnectWise were hoping to achieve, the attendance figures, why competitors are welcome and the decision to make the conference an annual event. Peter tells Richard how they foster and cultivate a strong community, and why it’s important that everyone in the leadership team has a go-giver mentality. He also touches on the types of MSP who join IT Nation, and how they use their membership for success. Richard asks Peter to explain the service leadership index 2025 annual IT solution provider compensation report and they discuss a couple of key points from it – around wage inflation and the fact that the more profitable MSPs tend to pay lower salaries. Peter also shares his advice from his time running an MSP and how he grew it, the mistakes he sees others make when trying to scale and the big opportunities for MSPs at the moment, as well as why AI isn’t taking away jobs. ?? https://lnkd.in/e5EW_KnQ #TubbTalk #Podcast #ManagedServices

IT Nation Secure is evolving with a new format... Are you ready? The cybersecurity landscape never stands still, and neither does IT Nation Secure. This year, we’re introducing a fresh format, new sessions, and even more ways for MSPs to level up their security game. Want the inside scoop? Join our livestream hosted by Matt Topper, CISSP, CISM, CCSP and Sean Lardo on Tuesday, March 25th: ?? IT Nation Secure 2025 is Changing: Here’s What You Need to Know: https://ms.spr.ly/6047qwqd3 We’ll break down what’s new, what to expect, and how you can get the most out of this year’s event. ?? Register now for IT Nation Secure, June 2-4 in Orlando: https://ms.spr.ly/6048qwqdO Use code Social50 to save $50 before early bird pricing ends May 1. #ITN25 #Cybersecurity #MSP #MSSP