PODCAST · business
MSPs in Conversation
by Hosted Network
A show where you can listen to your peers as they talk about real-life takes and advice on how to run and grow your MSP.
Episodes
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Mind the Margin: The Financial Metrics That Decide Where Your MSP Goes Next
Most MSP owners know their revenue off the top of their head. Ask about effective hourly rate or true cost to serve and the room goes quiet. That gap is where profit hides, and in a tight year it separates the businesses that are coping from the ones quietly bleeding. We get into the numbers that...
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Running an MSP Across Two Generations
Mark Pace started Sterling IT in 1995. Thirty-one years on, his son Nathan runs the business day to day as General Manager (a role he never planned on) having come to IT from real estate. In this conversation, recorded live at Catalyst, they talk openly about what generational handover actually...
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Beyond Efficiency: How Smart MSPs Are Using AI to Build New Revenue and Better Margins
MSPs are meeting clients who want more than they used to, and AI is a big part of why that's possible. The same tools that reduce ticket volume and lower support costs are also opening up whole new conversations: advisory work, automation projects, AI implementations that simply weren't on the...
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Marketing That Scales With Your MSP
Most MSPs start with a great story. The founder is the brand, the salesperson, and the evangelist all rolled into one. For a while, it works. Then growth stalls, the founder burns out, and marketing activities run on gut feel with no way to measure what's actually working. In this episode…
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What Being an MSP Actually Means Now
The role of the MSP is changing. AI is levelling the playing field, break-fix work is shrinking, and Australian MSPs who keep positioning themselves as "the IT company" are going to feel it. In this episode, recorded live at the Catalyst conference in Sydney, Daniel Butt, Director of Danet...
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The Vertical Advantage
For years, "we support all businesses" was a perfectly good MSP pitch. Mark Whittington took the opposite path. As CEO of Ozdoc, he's built a business focused almost entirely on healthcare, a vertical where the stakes, the language, and the definition of "critical" are unlike anything a…
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Buy, Build or Partner: How MSPs Are Growing Through M&A
The MSP acquisition market has never been more active. Private equity is rolling up providers at pace, strategic acquirers are hunting for specialised capabilities in cybersecurity and compliance, and many long-standing MSP owners are having serious conversations about exit for the first time....
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The Rise of Managed Intelligence Provider
Every few years our industry reinvents itself, and the gap between each reinvention keeps getting shorter. Box pusher became break-fix, break-fix became the MSP, the MSP became security-led, and Milan Rajkovic reckons the next shift is already here. In this episode, recorded live at the Catalyst...
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Filling the Whitespace: Finding The Hidden Revenue in Your Client Base
Your clients are buying technology from other vendors that you could be providing. VoIP, internet services, hosting, DNS management, mobility… the budget is already there, it's just not coming to you. That's whitespace and most MSPs have never even stopped to measure how much of it they're…
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Price Pushback: How MSPs Are Closing Deals Despite Tighter Client Budgets
Client budgets are tighter than they've been in years. CFOs are scrutinising every line item. MSPs are hearing the same pushback repeatedly: "You're too expensive," "We need to cut costs," "Can you do it for less?" The challenge isn't that your services aren't valuable, it's that the old way of...
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Start the Year Strong: Build a Pipeline That Actually Converts
A strong year starts with a pipeline you can trust. Too many MSPs head into Q1 with a list of “maybes”, leads that don’t fit, and sales activity that feels busy but doesn’t move deals forward. In this MSPs in Conversation panel, we’ll talk about what it actually takes to build a pipeline that...
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Creating a Culture That Performs: Stress Management for MSPs
Running an MSP isn’t for the faint-hearted. Long hours, urgent client issues, and the constant pressure to scale can take a toll, not just on business owners but on the entire team. In this MSPs in Conversation session, we’re digging into the real challenges Aussie MSPs face when it comes to...
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Meeting Market Demand: The Evolution of the MSP Offering
The MSP landscape is changing, and it’s changing fast. As customer expectations evolve and emerging technologies reshape the playing field, the question is: How is your MSP adapting to meet this demand? In the next session of MSPs in Conversation, our panel of industry leaders explores how...
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How Smart MSPs Deliver Outstanding Customer Experiences
You’ve got the tech stack, the SLAs, and the expertise, so why are clients still churning, complaining, or going quiet? The MSP market is tough in 2025, and new customer acquisition costs between 5-25 times more than customer retention, so you can’t afford to neglect your current client base. Yet...
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Sales & Marketing: How to Fuel the MSP Growth Engine
The hidden revenue killer for Aussie MSPs? A sales & marketing disconnect. Your sales team is chasing cold leads. Your marketing team is generating interest that never converts. Meanwhile, your competitors are locking in deals you should be winning. For too many MSPs, sales and marketing operate…
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Unlock AI for Your MSP: Driving Business Growth and Efficiency
AI is transforming how MSPs operate, scale, and drive profits. It’s more than just selling tools like Microsoft CoPilot AI offers real opportunities to streamline operations, enhance services, and open new revenue streams. From automating tasks to delivering smarter services, AI helps MSPs cut...
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Building a Successful Cyber Security Practice Within Your MSP
Is your MSP ready to thrive in 2025’s evolving cybersecurity landscape? With the start of a new year, the demand for cybersecurity is at an all-time high, and Australian MSPs are uniquely positioned to lead the way. But what does it take to deliver best-in-class cybersecurity services that are…
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Do You Understand the Financial Health of Your MSP? Key Metrics and Insights for Success
Are you running a profitable business? And no, just saying ‘yes’ isn’t going to cut it. It’s about really knowing the numbers behind that ‘yes.’ Profit isn’t a dirty word. In fact, the most successful MSPs don’t just make more money, they also deliver a better client experience because they’ve…
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Empowering Your Team: Developing Leaders for a Thriving MSP
As your MSP grows, building a strong leadership team is vital for success. The challenge is that many small business owners are time poor and ill equipped to train and develop future leaders within their organisation. Join our next MSPs in Conversation, "Empowering Your Team: Developing Leaders…
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The Power of Retention: Growing Your Business Through Existing Customers
In the competitive MSP landscape, client relationships are more than just contracts—they are the foundation of long-term success. Join us for the next installment of our "MSPs in Conversation" series, "The Power of Retention: Growing Your Business Through Existing Customers." Here, we will…
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Elevating and Differentiating Your MSP Through Compliance Frameworks
Join us for an exclusive webinar where industry experts Jason Maricchiolo from ISO365, Daniel Church from DJC, and Anthony Quaresima from TechEnvy delve into the essential strategies for building trust with clients and securing lucrative contracts through robust compliance measures. From…
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Maximising MSP revenue and profitability in existing customer accounts
Did you know that it's 5X more costly to acquire a new customer compared to keeping an existing one? In this episode of MSPs in Conversation, we've got an exciting discussion lined up with Matt Campion from BeeCastle, Jordan Papadopoulos from Otto IT and Rick Baird from Pivot Advisory to share…
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Leveraging the power of AI to drive efficiency in your MSP
AI has quickly evolved from a buzzword to a practical tool that enables MSPs to revolutionise their operations. If you're not actively using AI, you're most likely falling behind. In this MSPs in Conversation, your peers, Matt Dunn, Andrew Page, and Nick Beaugeard shared how savvy MSPs are...
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Winning Strategies: Navigating Vertical Markets for MSP Success | MSPs in Conversation
Is targeting vertical markets the right move for your MSP? Join our panel of Australian industry experts for "Winning Strategies: Navigating Vertical Markets for MSP Success" to find out. This webinar explores the benefits of specialising in vertical markets, from operational efficiency to...
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Thriving in the MSP Arena: Essential Tactics for Retaining Profitable Business | MSPs in Conversation
Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring leading Australian industry experts James Davis from Pax8, Ryan Spillane from 360 Consulting, and Aaron Smith from Morphability as they delve into the topic "Thriving in the MSP Arena: Essential Tactics for Retaining Profitable Business"....
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Driving Business Growth Through Simple Yet Effective Marketing Techniques | MSPs in Conversation
Join our panel of Australian industry experts as they share proven marketing strategies that can help you create a solid pipeline of opportunities. This session will cover easy-to-implement techniques that can support your current business approach. Discover practical insights and actionable tips...
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Motivating Your Team for Success: Strategies for driving performance in your MSP business | MSPs in Conversation
Uncover practical strategies, leadership techniques, and motivating incentives that will boost the energy and drive of your workforce, taking your MSP business to new levels of success. Join our MSPs in Conversation, to gain real-life insights from your peers Ryan Spillane from 360 Consulting,...
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Strengthening your MSP's Employer Branding and Employee Value Proposition to attract and retain great IT talent | MSPs in Conversation
How can you attract (and retain) top tech talent in a highly competitive market? In MSPs In Conversation episode, join employment branding gurus Sean Withford from Eloquent, Dean Mumford from West Technology, and Bradley Kaine from Kaine Mathrick Technology as they share practical strategies that...
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Lessons from the Trenches: Leveraging Experiences for MSP Growth | MSPs in Conversation
Ever wondered about the untapped potential and alternative paths that could've shaped your MSP? In this unfiltered session of MSPs In Conversation Ryan Spillane, Aaron Jacobs, David Tozzi-Condivi answer "What would I do differently?" covering MSP operations and decisions on staff, management,...
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Streamlining your MSP Operations: Best Practices and Tools for Increased Profitability | MSPs in Conversation
We know you care about getting your time back, being able to sleep soundly at night, ensuring your MSP remains profitable both now and in the future. That's why we've invited some industry experts to share insights on the common pitfalls that hurt your MSP's profitability and the proven…
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Cyber Insights for Australian MSPs: Navigating Risks and Protections | MSPs in Conversation
As an MSP, you know how quickly things change in the world of cybersecurity. That's why we've put together this very timely and valuable discussion on how you can stay ahead of the rapidly evolving threat landscape and how you can manage the risks to both your end-customers and your MSP.
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Navigating mergers and acquisitions in the MSP Space | MSPs in Conversation
We've invited industry experts, Nick Clift from Tenassia, Scott Atkinson from TribeTech, and Ryan Spillane from 360 Consulting, along with Hosted Network CEO Ben Town, to share their insights and stories on mergers and acquisitions.
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How MSPs can suck at marketing, less | MSPs in Conversation
Marketing is critical not only in generating more leads, but also in cultivating existing customers. However, most MSPs slack at marketing and don't have a marketing strategy in place. No wonder why it's one of top pain points of MSPs around the world. Why is it important to promote you…
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Enhancing your MSPs Customer Experience (CX) | MSPs in Conversation
Customer experience is an essential area for all businesses but especially for MSPs given the dynamic and ongoing business nature of our industry. If you want your customers to stay loyal, you must invest in their experience. Join us and get expert tips from your MSP peers that you can use to...
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How to Build A Great Team (Part 2) | MSPs in Conversation
There is no formula for assembling a superb team but there are many helpful tips and advice that can guide your MSP in the right direction. Join James Davis from Sea-Level Operations, Ryan Spillane from 360 Consulting, and Matthew Smart from JEM Computer Systems again in another MSPs in...
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Managing Stress and Noise as an MSP | MSPs in Conversation
Mindset is everything! It shapes how you manage and grow your MSP. In our latest MSPs in Conversation, we will be joined by James Davis from Sea-Level Operations, Nigel Moore from the The Tech Tribe, and Ryan Spillane from 360 Consulting to talk about how to deal with the stress and noise brought...
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MSP Workforce Management: Is it time to Hire, Fire or Train your Staff? | MSPs In Conversation
Handling your team is never easy - that's why we've invited the experts to help you out! Join Dylan Chidgey, Matthew Smart, and Aaron Jacobs and learn how to better manage your team.
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Drive Value to Your MSP: Adapting Business Frameworks | MSPs in Conversation
Find out how business frameworks can make a huge impact on your MSP! What you will learn: ✔️ Business Frameworks - what are they? ✔️ Signs your MSP could benefit from implementing a Business Framework ✔️ What the heck is EoS? ✔️ Ensuring Smooth Implementation with Staff & Stakeholders ✔️ EoS as a...
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Smarter Pricing, Packaging and Systems in Increasing your MSP’s Profitability | MSPs in Conversation
Learn the different approaches to packaging and pricing your company can take to ensure profitability in this online panel discussion. What you will learn: ✔️ Pricing Strategies and keeping them profitable ✔️ What to include in a Managed Service Offering ✔️ Knowing your costs ✔️ Value-based…
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MSP Operational Maturity: Tackling Growing Pains at Different MSP Sizes | MSPs In Conversation
Gain insight into the journeys of three different MSPs, all at different stages of operational maturity as they talk on how they navigated growth and how they reached their next level.
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Automate to Elevate Your MSP | MSPs in Conversation
Join Aaron Jacobs from RODIN Business Solutions, James Davis from Sea-Level Operations, LLC, and Ben Town from Hosted Network as they discuss how to improve your MSPs overall operational efficiency no matter what stage you’re at in your automation journey. What we'll cover: ✔️ Assess your MSP's...
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How to Build a Perfect Team | MSPs in Conversation
Building a successful team is like solving a complicated puzzle. Lucky for you, we brought in the experts to help you out! Join the discussion this April 5th, 2022 at 1 PM AEST as we talk about how successful MSPs are able to build their perfect team in our MSPs in Conversation workshop. What…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A show where you can listen to your peers as they talk about real-life takes and advice on how to run and grow your MSP.
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