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Kernan Consulting

James Kernan Consulting — MSP Growth, M&A Expertise & Business Leadership

Kernan Consulting, Inc. is an international award winning management consulting company. They have become one of the most successful consulting firms in the country, primarily serving Information Technology Value-Added-Resellers or MSP’s. Its core competencies include Coaching, Advising and Mentoring programs like the Mastermind CEO Peer Groups, Leadership, Sales Training, EOS, M&A Services. Since 2006, over 1000 businesses in six different countries have successfully been coached through their programs. We have also helped dozens of owners through either buying or selling their firms successfully.

James Kernan is a renowned business coach, author, and speaker

James Kernan is a renowned business coach, author, and speaker with decades of experience helping Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and technology leaders grow and scale their businesses. Through Kernan Consulting, he has coached hundreds of business owners, specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions, leadership development, and revenue growth strategies.

Upcoming Quarterly Roadshow Events

2026
Q1
Orlando, FL
2026
Q2
Chicago, IL
June 25-26th
2026
Q3
Denver, CO
Sept 24-25th
2026
Q4
Las Vegas, NV
Dec 3-4th

We are running pre-event M&A workshops in 2025 on Wednesday before each event.

About the Partnership

Innovative Events and James Kernan have joined forces to provide business owners, MSPs, and entrepreneurs with powerful tools for growth. Through live events, mastermind sessions, and exclusive interviews, we help connect business strategy with actionable marketing and event execution.
 
With Kernan Consulting’s 35+ years of business coaching experience and Innovative Events’ expertise in strategic event planning and brand activation, this partnership delivers results that drive visibility, profitability, and connection.

Monthly Podcast Collaboration

🎙️ Monthly Podcast Series: M&A, Growth, and Beyond

Amy Slater and James Kernan co-host the SMB Community Podcast, where they tackle topics MSP owners care about, including:
  • M&A insights for MSP buyers & sellers
  • Growing profitability and team leadership
  • Sales, marketing, and customer retention strategies
  • Industry trends and technology adoption
  • Real MSP case studies and expert interviews Libsyn Directory

MSP For Sale & to Buy

Apple Retail Store in Michigan #109

Location: Spring Lake, MI Gross Revenues: 276k in 2024 Authorization: Apple and many others Turnkey Business that includes everything including 54k in inventory Asking price: 100k
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Central Florida MSP

Location: Central Florida Gross Revenues: ~$725K MRR: $58K Employees: 2 plus owner Adjusted SDE: $379K
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Houston based MSP

Location: Houston TX Gross Revenues: ~$1.375K MRR: $65K Adjusted SDE: $260K
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