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...

Episode 107 of the MSP Chat podcast, hosted by MSP Chat, titled "Episode 107: S’mores for the Channel" was published on January 16, 2026 and runs 58 minutes.

January 16, 2026 ·58m · MSP Chat

Summary

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 University<a...

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