> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.themspkb.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.themspkb.com/msp-relationships.md).

# MSP Relationships

- [Managing Strategic Relationships](https://docs.themspkb.com/msp-relationships/managing-strategic-relationships.md): Turning transactional vendor relationships into strategic partnerships: co-selling, MDFs, vendor-specific programs, and channel best practices.
- [A Guide to Co-selling and MDF Strategies](https://docs.themspkb.com/msp-relationships/managing-strategic-relationships/a-guide-to-co-selling-and-mdf-strategies.md)
- [Requesting MDFs from Vendors: Best Practices](https://docs.themspkb.com/msp-relationships/managing-strategic-relationships/requesting-mdfs-from-vendors-best-practices.md)
- [Exploring Vendor-Specific Programs for MSPs](https://docs.themspkb.com/msp-relationships/managing-strategic-relationships/exploring-vendor-specific-programs-for-msps.md)
- [Best Practices for Vendor Channel programs](https://docs.themspkb.com/msp-relationships/managing-strategic-relationships/best-practices-for-vendor-channel-programs.md)
- [Peer Groups and Accountability Groups](https://docs.themspkb.com/msp-relationships/peer-groups-and-accountability-groups.md): How MSPs use peer groups and accountability groups to benchmark, learn, and grow — with the benefits and the risks.
- [Peer Groups for MSPs Benefits and Potential Risks](https://docs.themspkb.com/msp-relationships/peer-groups-and-accountability-groups/peer-groups-for-msps-benefits-and-potential-risks.md)
- [Accountability Groups: Fostering Growth and Success for MSPs](https://docs.themspkb.com/msp-relationships/peer-groups-and-accountability-groups/accountability-groups-fostering-growth-and-success-for-msps.md)


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