What is IT Nation Evolve and why it’s the must-join MSP peer group
Want to know one of the growth secrets of the most successful managed service providers (MSPs)? They are often members of an MSP peer group, where like-minded professionals come together to share experiences, exchange ideas, and learn from each other. Among the top choices in the industry, IT Nation Evolve™ stands out as a leading MSP peer group that offers unparalleled benefits and opportunities for growth.
Let’s dive into IT Nation Evolve’s unique features and explore why it has become a must-join community for MSPs looking to thrive in the competitive IT services industry.
What is IT Nation Evolve?
IT Nation Evolve is an exclusive MSP peer group helping leaders take their business and skills to the next level by leveraging accountability, benchmarking, and community.
The program aims to accomplish three objectives:
- To ignite transformation within member companies through business and financial growth, and employees through personal and professional growth
- To develop next-level leaders within member companies who are involved in financial and strategic decisions to continue moving their companies forward
- To foster community amongst peers and their trusted solution partners
There are also a few different IT Nation Evolve membership options based on the stage of your business and job role.
Evolve 1
Objective: Establish a solid business foundation with best practice processes
Recommended for: Small MSPs looking to grow beyond $1M in revenue
Time commitment: Monthly two-hour virtual meetings
Evolve 2
Objective: Master the foundations for business success
Recommended for: MSP owners and executives looking to gain strong financial, leadership, and planning skills
Time commitment: Quarterly in-person, two-day meetings, plus an optional community day—one-year program as a prerequisite to Evolve 3
Evolve 3
Objective: Navigate the next phase of your business journey, including legacy planning
Recommended for: MSP owners and executives looking for high levels of accountability to reach their goals
Time commitment: Quarterly in-person, two-day meetings, plus an optional community day
Service Leadership Peer Groups
Objective: Accelerate business growth through expert consultation
Recommended for: Executives of mid-large MSPs looking for an intense focus on profitability
Time commitment: Quarterly in-person, one-and-a-half-day meetings
Role-based groups
Objective: Immerse your entire leadership team in the IT Nation Evolve peer group system for their professional development and your organization’s success.
- COO, CFO, Cybersecurity
Time commitment: Quarterly, two-day, in-person meetings - Service, Sales
Time commitment: Quarterly | 50% in-person meetings, 50% virtual
What to expect as a member of IT Nation Evolve?
Joining a group
Each peer group consists of eight to twelve non-competing companies. These groups are carefully curated to include businesses from different geographical locations but with similar revenue sizes and business models. This ensures a diverse yet relatable group dynamic, enabling meaningful discussions and insights.
What to expect at a peer group meeting
IT Nation Evolve members participate in structured meetings, both in-person and virtually, where they engage in facilitated discussions, workshops, and educational sessions. These meetings are led by experienced facilitators who provide guidance, support, and industry expertise.
“The group acts as the board of directors for each other’s business and helps each other out.”
- Chris Pool, President of First Column IT
IT Nation Evolve Tools
- Service Leadership Index®: The largest scale, longest running and most accurate benchmark of Solution Provider financial performance, operational maturity and value creation, worldwide
- SLIQ™: A powerful tool designed to provide operational diagnostics to drive accelerated performance and maximize profit potential.
- Member Performance Dashboard: Gain visibility into goals, service leadership benchmarking, and your peers' companies
Benefits of joining IT Nation Evolve vs other MSP peer groups
Personal, professional, and financial growth
IT Nation Evolve is committed to helping their members improve performance and more efficiently scale.
In fact, IT Nation Evolve members grow 20% faster than the industry average, and their EBITDA is 28% greater than the rest of the industry. When you join, you’ll get:
- Guidance on important business decisions
- Accountability with important goals
- Knowledge of “what good looks like” through benchmarking
- Improved business acumen and leadership abilities
- Access to industry best practices
- More!
You determine your definition of success, and they hold you to it at IT Nation Evolve. They refuse to let you fail, and by creating a roadmap to where you’d like to be, IT Nation Evolve helps ensure you reach even your most ambitious business goals. Take advantage of pre-made IT Nation Evolve templates to map out your:
- Legacy plan
- Business plan
- Life plan
- Leadership plan
Bonus perk! You’ll receive a complimentary copy of the Service Leadership Index® Annual IT Solution Provider Industry Profitability Report™ when you join IT Nation Evolve.
Learn more about the benefits of IT Nation Evolve >>
Community
IT Nation Evolve is more than just a peer group—it's an empowerment platform for MSPs to thrive in the competitive landscape of the IT industry. By joining this community, you’ll gain access to unparalleled collaboration, industry-leading guidance, continuous innovation, and a committed community that has a real-world impact. Together, we can accelerate success and foster a truly thriving ecosystem of MSPs.