Send us Fan Mail 🛠️ Kevin Barros never planned to become a public-facing business leader. He preferred solving technical problems, working behind the scenes, and allowing the quality of his work to speak for itself. That changed when side projects grew into a business, an early acquisition taught him how ownership transitions work, and he purchased The Computer Company during the uncertainty of 2020. Since then, the organization has tripled—but Kevin explains that meaningful growth requires far more than technical expertise. In this conversation with Joey Pinz, Kevin examines the difficult transition from technician to owner, why excellent technicians do not automatically become effective managers, and how leaders must understand the lives and ambitions of their employees. He also discusses the emotional realities of acquiring a company, the weaknesses of private-equity consolidation, cybersecurity accountability, and why technology companies must sell outcomes rather than technical features. Kevin also opens up about working approximately 100 hours a week, becoming a new father, learning to slow down, and recognizing that relentless focus can make a leader appear disconnected. His story shows how ambition, attention to detail, human connection, and continuous improvement must work together. Top Three Highlights 🧑💼 Technician versus leader: Kevin explains why technical excellence does not automatically prepare someone to manage people, finances, contracts, sales, or culture. 🤝 The human side of acquisitions: Buying an MSP involves more than valuation. Sellers remain emotionally connected to employees, customers, partners, and the identity they built. 👨👩👧 Fatherhood changed the pace: After years of working extremely long hours, becoming a father taught Kevin to slow down and remain present for moments that cannot be scheduled or repeated. --- Join us for enlightening discussions that spark growth and exploration. Hosted by Joey Pinz, this Discipline Conversations Podcast offers insights and inspiration. 🎧 Listen on Your Favorite Platforms: Spotify (Video): https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joeypinzApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joey-pinz-discipline-conversations/id1583997438Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69SFwY3XSwcw9qNvElAn10YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JoeyPinzDisciplineConversations?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 Explore More: Website: https://www.joeypinz.comLink Tree: https://linktr.ee/joeypinzFollow on Social Media: @TheJoeyPinz (Instagram, Twitter (X), Facebook, TikTok, Minds, YouTube)Subscribe: https://joeypinzconversations.com/subscribe/ 🎵 Music by Tom Izzo: @wahlsinger https://tomizzomusic.com Would you like to Sponsor Joey Pinz? Get the prospectus here: www.joeypinz.com/sponsor 💡 Support the Podcast: • Subscribe: https://joeypinzconversations.com/subscribe/ • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/joeypinz • One-Time Payment: https://tinyurl.com/c6dx4hck Subscribe, follow, and rate with 5 stars if you enjoy these conversations. Connect with us across various platforms and don't forget to join our newsletter for updates! #Podcast #Conversations #PersonalGrowth #ThoughtLeadership #Mindfulness #SelfImprovement #LearningJourney #Motivation #ThoughtProvoking #KnowledgeSharing #LifeLessons #Interviews #Discipline #InspireChange #ListenAndLearn #MeaningfulDialogues #Empowerment #Curiosity #JoeyPinzChats #JoeyPinz #JoeyPinzDiscipline #JPC #JoeyPinnzConversations #PodMatch Want to be a guest on Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations? Send Joey Pinz a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thejoeypinz Discipline. How does it play a role in your life? How does it drive your decisions? Do you have too much or too little? Every profession, hobby, or passion requires a level of discipline. I have used it in weight loss (+130 lbs.), family death, and found a +25 year business. Am I an expert? Absolutely not! Please join me, as I speak to interesting people and find out how discipline affects their career, life, goals, and decisions. Join me as I talk to interesting people in: #Health, #Fitness & #Wellness: #Business, #Technology & #Science: #Art & #Culture: Website: joeypinz.com All social media @TheJoeyPinz Do you wish to Sponsor? Get the prospectus here: www.joeypinz.com/sponsor Episode Links: https://computercompany.net/ https://www.instagram.com/thecomputercompany_ https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomputercompany https://www.facebook.com/TheComputerCompany https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecomputercompany https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYVMpGlaW6oABcOhwZ5DR-g kbarros@computercompany.net Support the show
