Kaseya’s MSP Pledge & What It Means for You (EP 971)

In this episode, I open up about how I’ve managed to run a solo MSP business profitably, stand firm on pricing, and emphasize value over being the cheapest. I share personal stories, from clients who have stuck with me since the ’90s to the lessons I learned from attorney friends about billing with confidence.

I break down the SonicWall/Akira drama, answer Reddit questions, and share lessons learned about VPN, best practices, and real-world IT. Then I dive into Ubiquiti gateways, a slick SSD-Cloner, how Cable Finder helped me land two clients, and wrap up with a wild Cocoa Beach “Florida Man” adventure.

Uncle Marv brings Chris Keith back for a powerful look inside the latest at Hirexe—a global staffing marketplace for MSPs offering rapid, AI-powered hiring and dramatic savings. Learn how tech leaders are finding better-fit candidates in South Africa in just days.

In this episode, we discuss the powerful impact AI is having on IT jobs, productivity, and the future workplace, featuring insights from AI expert Chris Champion.

Mark Heather returns to share how ComplianceAide has evolved, now supporting over 350 frameworks and advanced integrations. Discover how MSPs can onboard in minutes, automate compliance reports, and turn audit challenges into new service revenue with AI.

Ever wish your computer could lock itself the second you look away? Smart Eye Technology makes that happen with facial, iris, voice, and fingerprint recognition — all in real time. I chat with founder Dexter Caffey about how MSPs can use this Chrome extension or desktop solution to prevent remote attacks and protect client data.

After months of interviews, testing, and listener feedback, I finally wrap up my Auvik vs. Domotz series. his episode closes the chapter on the comparison — a project that started in April with MSP guest interviews and continued with direct vendor responses.

I sit down with Nathanaelle “Nat” Dechenere, co-founder of Mizo, an innovative company dedicated to automating managed service provider (MSP) operations through AI-powered agent technology.

In this candid episode, Paco LeBron and I dig deep on selling his majority stake in ProdigyTeks, stepping up as CEO at MSP Owners Group, and why culture beats dollars when it comes to building lasting IT businesses.

Could ransomware extortion become the new normal? Join me and David Meister as we explore how attackers’ tactics are shifting, why cyber insurance can’t save you, and what Check Point Software is doing to keep managed service providers one step ahead.

This week, I finally dive into Ubiquiti gear after years on the sidelines, putting their new Dream Machine, G6 cameras, and access points through real-world business tests. Joined by three-time community champ Jason Miller, we tackle the good, the bad, and the downright innovative — from Wi-Fi in concrete jungles to the all-in-one power of today’s unified networks. If you’re wondering if Ubiquiti belongs in your MSP stack, this episode’s for you!

Gregg Lalle, president of Synthreo, joins me to unpack how their no-code AI platform is driving a major shift for MSPs—empowering us to build branded AI agents, deliver more value to clients, and take full advantage of the AI revolution in managed services.

Get the inside scoop on how visual boards are revolutionizing ticket and project management in MSPs. Wim Kerkhoff reveals how Top Left’s tools (and mindset shifts) help IT teams get more done, stay less stressed, and double their effective output—with less manual dispatching.

Meet Jason Thomas, CEO of JATAG Solutions, as he shares his journey from a solo IT consultant to running a thriving MSP grounded in trust, empathy, and professionalism. We dig into his leadership in the National Society of IT Service Providers and swap stories on elevating standards in our industry.

Uncle Marv catches up with Lisa Compton and Julian Agapitos from SonicWall to get the latest on firewall tech, MSP trends, and channel events. Discover how SonicWall’s newest platforms, cyber warranties, and managed services are changing the security game for IT businesses.