#79 – Why MSPs Get Stuck at $2M | BMK Vision Roundtable

Most MSPs don’t get stuck because they lack technical skill. They get stuck because the business reaches a point where brute force stops working — and the owner hasn’t made the shift from operator to CEO.

In this weekly BMK Vision Roundtable, Josh Peterson (CEO, Bering McKinley) is joined by Gary Boyle (Partner, Bering McKinley) and Ryan Alter (Former MSP Owner) to break down why so many MSPs plateau around the $2M mark and what actually needs to change to move beyond it.

This episode goes deeper than sales tactics or tools. The conversation focuses on mindset, leadership, strategy, and the hardest work most MSP owners avoid: clearly defining what they want from the business and building a plan to get there.

If your MSP feels busy, successful on paper, but somehow stalled, this episode will help you understand why — and what needs to change to get unstuck.

🔍 Topics Covered

• Why $2M has become the “new $1M” ceiling for MSPs • The operator vs. CEO mindset shift • Why touching tickets creates trust issues at scale • Sales vs. strategy — what really drives growth • The accidental entrepreneur trap • Why most owners struggle to define what they want • Peer groups, advisors, and escaping the MSP echo chamber • Turning strategy into execution (objectives → milestones → actions) • Building an MSP that’s an asset, not just a job

👥 Hosts

Josh Peterson – CEO, Bering McKinley https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshdpeterson/

Gary Boyle – Partner, Bering McKinley https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-alter-896a5b11/

🚀 Learn More

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