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Podcasts
Episode 18
Why Outcomes Matter
Steve Brickner of Kraken Technology Solutions joins the Cool Kids Table to talk about building an MSP around outcomes, customer experience, and proactive client relationships. From growth strategy and IT realities to AI, printers, and MSP life chaos, this episode covers a little bit of everything.
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Episode 17
Turning Compliance into a Strategic Advantage
Michael Zbarsky of Blacksmith InfoSec joins The Cool Kids Table to share how MSPs are building security programs that align with the business and turning compliance into a more structured, collaborative, and effective service offering.
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Episode 16
Beyond the Stack: Turning Cyber Risk into Real-World Protection
Nick Wolf of Cork joins the table to talk MSP growth, cyber protection, and the realities of scaling in the channel. From product strategy to team mindset—and even a zero-budget sci-fi film—this episode mixes insight with personality.
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Episode 15
From Firefighting to Flow: Building a Calm, Process-Driven MSP
William Pote of eTop Technology shares how process discipline, smart automation, and relentless curiosity help MSPs move from constant firefighting to operational calm. A candid conversation on efficiency, leadership, AI, and building a business that improves every day.
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Episode 14
From MSP Survival to Building a Better Exit
Paco Lebron of ProdigyTeks shares his journey from early MSP survival to helping owners rethink growth, leadership, and exit strategies. A candid conversation on burnout, community, and building something that lasts.
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Episode 13
Turn Payments Into a Competitive Advantage
Steve Taylor of Alternative Payments joins The Cool Kids Table to talk payments, automation, and industry mindset.
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Episode 18
Why Outcomes Matter
Steve Brickner of Kraken Technology Solutions joins the Cool Kids Table to talk about building an MSP around outcomes, customer experience, and proactive client relationships. From growth strategy and IT realities to AI, printers, and MSP life chaos, this episode covers a little bit of everything.
Listen Now
Episode 17
Turning Compliance into a Strategic Advantage
Michael Zbarsky of Blacksmith InfoSec joins The Cool Kids Table to share how MSPs are building security programs that align with the business and turning compliance into a more structured, collaborative, and effective service offering.
Listen Now
Episode 16
Beyond the Stack: Turning Cyber Risk into Real-World Protection
Nick Wolf of Cork joins the table to talk MSP growth, cyber protection, and the realities of scaling in the channel. From product strategy to team mindset—and even a zero-budget sci-fi film—this episode mixes insight with personality.
Listen Now
Episode 15
From Firefighting to Flow: Building a Calm, Process-Driven MSP
William Pote of eTop Technology shares how process discipline, smart automation, and relentless curiosity help MSPs move from constant firefighting to operational calm. A candid conversation on efficiency, leadership, AI, and building a business that improves every day.
Listen Now
Episode 14
From MSP Survival to Building a Better Exit
Paco Lebron of ProdigyTeks shares his journey from early MSP survival to helping owners rethink growth, leadership, and exit strategies. A candid conversation on burnout, community, and building something that lasts.
Listen Now
Episode 13
Turn Payments Into a Competitive Advantage
Steve Taylor of Alternative Payments joins The Cool Kids Table to talk payments, automation, and industry mindset.
Listen Now
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