Founders recently sponsored the 2024 Fellowship of Companies for Christ International (FCCI) Conference, a gathering of like-minded business owners and CEO’s who gather together to fellowship, learn, grow and be encouraged in the area of faith-based stewardship of their companies. The annual event brings together business owners, CEOs, and entrepreneurs who are committed to leading…
When Managed Services Providers (MSPs) strategize their growth, choosing the right sales model becomes a crucial decision. Two common approaches are the direct sales model and relying on channel partners. Each has its own set of advantages and disadvantages, and understanding these can help MSP owners and CEOs determine the best path forward for their…
In July 2024, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) faced a significant challenge when a faulty update from CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity firm, disrupted the operations of countless businesses worldwide. This incident highlighted the vulnerability of MSPs to third-party software issues, especially when the software is as critical as endpoint protection. For MSPs, whose reputation and business…
By: Chris Weingartner While the MSP industry is no stranger to seismic shifts, Broadcom’s $69 BILLION acquisition of VMware in November 2023 has left managed service providers reeling from price increases and from a transition away from the historical perpetual licensing model to a subscription model with many standalone options no longer being offered. MSPs…
Founders recently hosted the 2nd annual Heritage Forum Couples Event at the beautiful Pursell Farms in Sylacauga, Alabama. This 3-day retreat is a unique opportunity for high-capacity leaders and their spouses to engage in teaching sessions, small group discussions, fireside chats, casual socializing, recreation, and 5-star meals all centered around one theme: living a purposeful life…
By: Evan Klisares We just returned from the first renewable conference of the year, InterSolar, in San Diego. Booths at the conference were down from ~900 in 2023 to ~500 in 2024, and as one conference-goer noted to me on the floor, they should have renamed this conference the “Times-Are-Tough” show – a nod to…