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Cogent Conversations

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Straight Talk on IT Mergers & Acquisitions Welcome to Cogent Conversations, hosted by Rick Murphy, CEO and founder of Cogent Growth Partners. In this series, we cut through the noise to deliver no-fluff, no-BS insights into the world of IT M&A. Whether you are looking to scale your firm or prepare for an exit, we explore what actually works, what doesn't, and the specific steps required to build a business that buyers truly want. Join us for clarity, expert strategy, and a little bit of fun along the way. www.youtube.com/@CogentConversations

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#3 Cogent Conversations: Build a Business Buyers Actually Want 🚀💼 18.03.2026 18:26

🏗️ Build a Business Buyers Actually Want 🚀💼 Episode Summary (Approx. 200 Words) What separates an MSP that runs like a job from one that runs like a sellable asset? In this episode of Cogent Conversations, Rick Murphy, CEO of Cogent Growth Partners, breaks down what truly drives enterprise value in IT services and MSP businesses. From operational maturity to tech stack optimization, Rick deliver...

#2 Cogent Conversations: 💰 The Truth About MSP Valuations & Exit Strategy 11.03.2026 16:14

📊 The Truth About MSP Valuations & Exit Strategy In this episode of Cogent Conversations, Rick Murphy, CEO of Cogent Growth Partners, delivers straight talk on IT mergers and acquisitions for MSPs and technology service providers serious about growth, acquisition, or an eventual exit. If you’re asking: • Do I really know my EBITDA? • Are my “add-backs” realistic — or just hopeful math? • How...

#1 Cogent Conversations: 💼 Selling Your MSP? What No One Tells You 04.03.2026 13:35

Thinking about selling your MSP? 🤔 Or wondering what actually makes an IT services business valuable to buyers? In this launch episode of Cogent Conversations, Rick Murphy, CEO of Cogent Growth Partners, delivers straight talk on MSP mergers and acquisitions — without the fluff. This episode unpacks the real reasons owners sell, what “winning” actually looks like in a deal, and why most acquisiti...