Episode 107: S’mores for the Channel

Erick and Rich discuss the easily overlooked opportunity for MSPs in AI prep work like implementing infrastructure and how MSPs can prepare themselves operationally to meet rising end user demand for AI services and solutions. Then they’re joined by Dave Sobel of The Business of Tech podcast to discuss his recent acquisition of an MSP community and education resource, and what it says about the current and future needs of smaller MSPs at a time when larger ones are commanding more attention. And finally, one last thing: How deepfake monkeys conquered St. Louis. Discussed in this episode:Ingram Micro’s Crawl, Walk, Run Strategy for Partner AIOmdia: Data centre, AI services and cloud marketplaces to drive partner growth in 2026Gartner Forecasts Worldwide IT Spending to Grow 9.8% in 2026, Exceeding $6 Trillion For the First TimeThe Business of Tech podcastMSP Radio Acquires Small Biz Thoughts and IT Service Provider UniversityA Welcome Investment in the Spirit of MSP CommunityMonkeys are on the loose in St. Louis and AI is complicating efforts to capture them Some guests on this podcast are clients of Channel Mastered. Compensation plays no part in their appearance or the content of the discussion unless the episode they appear on is a “bonus episode” explicitly labeled as sponsored.