#48 – From the Trenches: Letting Go, Letting Your Son Lead (Manny Anguiano – Convergent Networks)

In this From the Trenches episode, Manny Anguiano—founder of Convergent Networks and former Division I baseball athlete—joins Josh Peterson to share his journey through entrepreneurship, personal growth, and a family-led leadership transition. Manny traces his path from voice cabling to VoIP, networking, and full MSP services while carrying the weight of ownership, constant customer demands, and the emotional strain of being a people pleaser. His story illustrates the real-world pressures MSP leaders face and why owner burnout is more common than most will admit, echoing the themes explored in BMK’s guidance on overcoming MSP owner burnout.

The turning point came when Manny invited his son, Adam, into the business—bringing structured leadership, operational discipline, and a willingness to challenge outdated habits. What followed required hard conversations, therapy, and a shared commitment to healthier leadership. Their story reflects the realities of generational transition, delegation, and letting go—core principles closely aligned with building strong leadership teams, highlighted in BMK’s leadership team development framework. For MSPs navigating succession, culture change, or a shift from founder-driven to team-driven operations, this conversation is both practical and deeply relatable.

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Episode Highlights

• 00:02:41 – Manny’s entry into IT through voice and cabling, leveraging an opportunity in a family-connected business.
• 00:03:12 – The strategic pivot from traditional phone systems to VoIP and networking despite resistance from older partners.
• 00:06:08 – Bringing his son Adam into the company and the early steps toward a formal leadership transition.
• 00:08:54 – How therapy and coaching helped address father–son tension, communication gaps, and leadership blind spots.
• 00:21:38 – Learning that delegation and trust are essential to scaling the business beyond the founder’s personal capacity.
• 00:26:39 – Manny’s realization that constant stress was making him mentally absent at home and straining family relationships.
• 00:51:55 – The discipline and mindset from Division I athletics that continue to shape his leadership and resilience in business.

About the Guest

Manny Anguiano is the founder of Convergent Networks, a technology services provider offering VoIP, networking, physical security, and managed IT solutions. Drawing on both entrepreneurial experience and the discipline forged as a Division I athlete, Manny has built a client-focused business rooted in reliability and long-term relationships. Today he leads alongside his son, Adam, who serves as president and co-owner, bringing operational structure and modern leadership practices to the organization. Together they continue to evolve Convergent Networks with a focus on scalable processes, accountable leadership, and a culture that supports both team and client success.

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About the Host

Josh Peterson is the CEO of Bering McKinley and host of the BMK Vision Podcast. Through the From the Trenches series, Josh highlights MSP leaders who redefine growth through creativity, resilience, and genuine client connection.

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