M&A Broker for Buyers & Sellers • MSP & IT Services Specialists
Confidential M&A Advisory & Strategic Growth for MSPs & Tech Leaders
Guiding IT service providers, MSPs, and technology entrepreneurs through high-value exits, strategic acquisitions, and accelerated enterprise valuation.
$1B+
In Tech Sales Generated
60+
M&A's Advised
1000+
CEOs Coached
25+
Years Channel Authority
TRUSTED ACROSS THE IT CHANNEL & TECHNOLOGY ECOSYSTEM
Specialized M&A Broker
Connecting High-Value IT Sellers with Qualified Acquirers
Whether preparing your life's work for an optimal exit or executing an aggressive buy-and-build consolidation strategy, we bridge the gap with total discretion.
FOR MSP & IT BUSINESS OWNERS
Thinking About Selling Your IT Business?
Selling an IT or MSP company requires exact timing, clean recurring revenue structures, and access to the right strategic acquirers. We maximize your valuation multiple and protect confidentiality at every step.
Zero obligation • Complete NDA protection
FOR STRATEGIC ACQUIRERS & INVESTORS
Looking to Acquire or Expand?
Gain direct access to proprietary, off-market technology service providers, cloud infrastructure firms, and cybersecurity consultancies ready for institutional integration.
Active listings across US, Canada & Regional Markets
Mastermind Peer Groups
Better Leaders. Better Businesses. Better Together.
A confidential peer group for MSP leaders committed to growing stronger companies, stronger leadership teams, and stronger results. Facilitated directly by James Kernan, combining executive coaching, accountability, and peer collaboration.
Gain Perspective
Learn from experienced business owners who understand the unique challenges of leading an MSP.
Stay Accountable
Turn goals into action through regular coaching, progress reviews, and peer accountability.
Grow With Confidence
Leave every session with practical ideas and strategies you can immediately apply to your business.
Curriculum & Advisory Scope
Core Topics Explored in Mastermind Sessions
Leadership Development
Strategic Planning
Sales & Marketing
Financial Performance
Operations & Service Delivery
Recruiting & Talent Development
Business Valuation
Mergers & Acquisitions
Build a Better Business. Together.
Comprehensive Membership Includes:
Monthly Executive Peer Group Meetings
Weekly Accountability & Goal
Reviews
Executive Coaching with James
Kernan
Proprietary Planning Tools &
Templates
Financial Benchmarks & Best
Practices
Leadership Development
Resources
Sales & Marketing Strategies
Access to an Experienced
Community of Peers
Millionaire Mastermind Peer Group Program
Quarterly Mastermind Events
For growth minded business owners, this business conference is two days of powerful information, instruction and action to show you how to THRIVE in this economy. Each quarter we visit different US Cities. These interactive workshops will get you working ON your business and not IN it!
Grow Your Business
Face your specific growth challenges along with a group of like-minded leaders and coaches that have already been successful.
2-Day Workshop
Tackle high-stakes leadership dilemmas, talent retention, and delivery bottlenecks with peers who have already navigated and solved them.
Tools & Strategies
Plenty of tools to help you grow, including MP4’s of each session for review, financial benchmarks, and access to team of advisors.
Upcoming Quarterly Summit
Q2 Mastermind Event | Hybrid & In-Person
This is an opportunity to attend the most powerful business-growth event around, but act fast because this event will sell out.
Business Growth Advisor | M&A Strategist | Executive Coach | Speaker
Meet James Kernan
For more than 30 years, James Kernan has helped technology companies grow with confidence. As a former executive, entrepreneur, and trusted advisor, he works alongside business owners to improve leadership, increase profitability, strengthen operations, and prepare companies for long-term success.
Having coached more than 1,000 CEOs and advised on 60+ mergers and acquisitions, James combines practical business experience with proven strategies that help leaders build healthier organizations and more valuable businesses.
Our Foundational Values
Hustle
Take action and stay committed.
Positive Attitude
Focus on solutions and lead with optimism.
Growth Mindset
Never stop learning, improving, and challenging yourself.
Author of 4 Business Books
Keynote Speaker for GTIA, XChange, and more
Founder of Mastermind Peer Groups
Verified Client Impact
Trusted by Leaders Who Expect Real Results
Real feedback from technology founders and leaders who scaled their operations and completed lucrative exits with Kernan Consulting.
"This is my second time through his program. Over the past year I’ve been able to lower expenses by 12% and increased our monthly recurring revenue by 100%!!"
MM
Malcomb McGee
CMIT
"I have had the pleasure of knowing James professionally, which then became a true friendship. I hold James Kernan in utmost regard for his integrity and honesty in business. With all of his success in business you would be surprised at how down to earth and approachable he really is. James can really build teams in business that blow the top off of the revenue charts. I am honored to know him professionally and socially."
DB
Danen Butler
Applied Control Concepts
Insights, Strategy & Channel Perspectives
Stay Ahead of the IT services Market
Tune in to weekly market analyses, exit strategy breakdowns, and leadership conversations crafted specifically for MSP operators.
Weekly Podcast
The SMB Community Podcast
Featuring James Kernan, Karl, and Amy discussing emerging IT channel
dynamics, private equity buyer trends, recurring revenue health, and real
operational playbooks for technology business owners.
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Video Masterclass
Kernan Consulting Channel
Featuring James Kernan, Karl, and Amy discussing emerging IT channel dynamics, private equity buyer trends, recurring revenue health, and real operational playbooks for technology business owners.
Over 150+ Videos:
Direct Principal Access
Looking to Buy or Sell Your Business?
Book a confidential 30-minute strategic consultation with James Kernan. Discuss M&A readiness, mastermind fit, or leadership coaching with complete discretion.
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