PODCAST | Now That’s It: Freelancer to Founder: How Barinder Hans Built Red Rhino
By N‑able
What does it take to grow from a solo IT freelancer to the founder of a thriving Managed Services Provider with a 25-person team and a bold vision for the future?
In this episode of Now That’s IT: Stories of MSP Success, we sit down with Barinder Hans, founder and CEO of Red Rhino, to explore his journey from building PCs at his dining table to leading one of Canada’s most respected MSPs.
Barinder shares:
- How he transitioned from break-fix work to a fully managed services model
- The challenges of hiring his first employee after 10 years solo
- Why culture, documentation, and leadership were key to scaling
- How Red Rhino’s rebrand reflects a bigger vision for the future
- His take on AI, automation, and the next evolution of the MSP industry
Whether you’re just starting your MSP journey or looking to scale with purpose, this episode is packed with insights, inspiration, and real-world lessons from someone who’s lived it.
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