Episode 87: Growing or Dying

Episode 87 of the MSP Chat podcast, hosted by MSP Chat, titled "Episode 87: Growing or Dying" was published on August 22, 2025 and runs 64 minutes.

August 22, 2025 ·64m · MSP Chat

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Summary

Erick and Rich discuss the multiple issues (and yes, AI is one of them) leading more MSPs to consider joining forces with a rollup rather than go it alone, plus three criteria MSPs should apply when evaluating vendor partner programs. Then they’re joined by Canalys analyst Jay McBain for an insight-packed look at the massive opportunity for MSPs in AI, and why getting in on it early is so important. And finally, one last thing: Why you should probably do a little research online before agreeing to meet with a diplomat from Westarctica. Discussed in this episode:The New Rules of Partner Programs are Still TBD10 Tips for Modern MSPs to Evaluate Vendor Channel ProgramsMan posed as an ambassador and ran a fake embassy, Indian police say

Episode Description

Erick and Rich discuss the multiple issues (and yes, AI is one of them) leading more MSPs to consider joining forces with a rollup rather than go it alone, plus three criteria MSPs should apply when evaluating vendor partner programs. Then they’re joined by Canalys analyst Jay McBain for an insight-packed look at the massive opportunity for MSPs in AI, and why getting in on it early is so important. And finally, one last thing: Why you should probably do a little research online before agreeing to meet with a diplomat from Westarctica.

Discussed in this episode:
The New Rules of Partner Programs are Still TBD
10 Tips for Modern MSPs to Evaluate Vendor Channel Programs
Man posed as an ambassador and ran a fake embassy, Indian police say

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