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Derrick Wlodarz returns to discuss long-term MSP growth and the importance of strategic partnerships.

Derrick Wlodarz, Founder & President of FireLogic, returns to MSP Unplugged for a deep dive into long-term MSP growth and the power of strategic partnerships. In this returning guest episode, Derrick shares: What's changed at FireLogic since his last appearance How he's scaled the business over 15+ years from startup to a respected Chicago-area MSP The evolution of his approach to vendor and technology partners How to choose, manage, and get real value from partnerships (without partner sprawl) Lessons learned about scaling sustainably while building strong strategic alliances Advice for MSP owners looking to grow smarter in 2026 If you're an MSP owner focused on long-term growth, building better vendor relationships, or scaling without burning out, this conversation is full of practical, battle-tested wisdom from someone who's been in the trenches for over 15 years. Host: Paco Lebron Podcast: MSP Unplugged – The place to learn how to run your MSP. 🔗 Connect with Derrick & FireLogic • FireLogic: firelogic.com • LinkedIn: Search "Derrick Wlodarz FireLogic" Tune in every week for real talk on running and growing your MSP. Watch the full video on YouTube.com/MSPUnplugged. Like…

People in this episode

Host: Paco Lebron

Guest: Derrick Wlodarz

Topics covered

• MSP growth
• strategic partnerships
• vendor relationships
• sustainable scaling
• business evolution

Keywords

• MSP
• partnerships
• business growth
• vendor management
• scaling
• FireLogic
• entrepreneurship

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FireLogic

Places: Chicago

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