Decentralized Success: Ramsey Sahyoun Scaling Evergreen to $1 Billion of Revenue

Diving deep into the world of managed service providers (MSPs), this episode features a chat with Ramsey Sahyoun, co-founder of Evergreen, a holding company that’s making waves in the industry. With a revenue exceeding a billion dollars, Evergreen isn’t your typical MSP – it operates under a decentralized model, owning over a hundred individual platforms. Ramsey shares his journey from a golf-obsessed college kid to a private equity guru, and ultimately to a leader in the MSP space. This episode explores the strategies that set Evergreen apart, including their unique approach to acquisitions (independence), the importance of nurturing individual company cultures, and how to scale without losing the essence of what makes each MSP tick. If you’re an MSP owner or thinking of diving into this industry, there are some golden nuggets in here that could change the way you think about growth and success.

Takeaways:

-Building a successful MSP means focusing on a strong growth engine rather than just operations.
-Evergreen operates with a decentralized model, allowing individual companies to thrive on their own.
-The journey from golf dreams to private equity was a wild ride.
-Acquisition success hinges on finding businesses with potential for organic growth, not just financials.
-Avoiding the integration trap is crucial; decentralized approaches often yield better results in MSP acquisitions.
-Investing in marketing and consistent sales efforts is key to growing MSPs and avoiding stagnation.

Companies mentioned in this episode:
Evergreen
Alpine Investors
Datatel
Wolf Consulting
Constellation Software
Transdime
Danher
Revolution Capital Group

MSP Owner Podcast, managed service provider, Ramsey Sahyoun, Evergreen Holdings, MSP acquisitions, private equity, business growth strategies, decentralized ownership, IT services, M&A best practices, small business challenges, MSP industry insights, successful MSP management, scaling MSP businesses, recurring revenue models, customer relationship management, marketing strategies for MSPs, operational excellence, entrepreneurship in IT, exit strategies for MSP owners, private equity investment in technology.

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