Category Archives: Blog

  1. From Roofer to CEO: The Mindset Shift to Unlock Growth

    By: Wayne Vacek You started your roofing company with grit, hustle, and determination. You were the salesperson, the scheduler, the project manager, the head of quality control, and the check collector. But now the business is growing – or maybe it’s stalled out – and the way you’ve been operating isn’t cutting it anymore. You’re…

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  2. DISTRIBUTECH Conference: Innovations at the Intersection of Datacenters and the Grid

    The energy landscape is rapidly evolving and nowhere was this more evident than at this year’s DISTRIBUTECH conference. As datacenters continue to expand their footprint and power consumption, the relationship between these critical facilities and the electrical grid is becoming increasingly symbiotic. Here’s our breakdown of the most significant developments from the conference that matter…

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  3. How We Maximize Value in the Sale of MSP & IT Services Companies

    By: Chris Weingartner The Managed Service Provider (MSP) and IT services sector is experiencing rapid consolidation as companies seek growth, diversification, and scale. Successfully navigating a sale requires thoughtful preparation, strategic positioning, and access to the right buyers. At Founders Advisors, we specialize in guiding MSP owners through every stage of the M&A process, ensuring…

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  4. Founders’ MLK Serve Day at The Lovelady Center

    At Founders Advisors, serving our community is a core part of who we are. This year, our team had the privilege of spending a day at The Lovelady Center’s thrift store, an organization dedicated to transforming the lives of women through faith-based recovery, education, and life skills training. During Serve Day, we assisted with various…

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  5. What Should I Look for When Choosing an M&A Advisor for My MSP?

    Managed Service Provider (MSP) M&A transactions are becoming increasingly common as companies look to consolidate, diversify services, or scale their operations. However, selling or acquiring an MSP is a complex process, filled with industry-specific intricacies that can significantly affect the transaction’s success. The right M&A advisor can help you navigate this complexity, ensuring that your…

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  6. Understanding M&A Advisory Fees

    When choosing an M&A advisor to sell a privately held middle-market business, you want to consider a variety of factors, such as their experience, process, team and fees. That said, here are some of the more common fees and fee structures, the logic behind them, and how they may differ depending on the type/size of…

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