Podcasts

Episode 14

Jan 23, 2026

Jan 23, 2026

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

Dec 29, 2025

Dec 29, 2025

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 12

Dec 10, 2025

Dec 10, 2025

Building Better IT Partnerships with Johnathan Schofield of Find My IT Partner

Jonathan Schofield joins the Cool Kids Table to talk cyber matchmaking, partnership red flags, channel community, and why the IT world might actually be a comedy of errors.

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Episode 11

Nov 24, 2025

Nov 24, 2025

Leading with Grit: A Conversation with Jim Roddy of RSPA

Jim Roddy, President & CEO of RSPA, shares how underdog grit and a walk-on mindset shaped his journey from a class of 15 to leading North America’s largest retail tech community. In this episode, he breaks down how VARs, ISVs, vendors, and distributors grow faster together through connection, collaboration, and courage.

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Episode 10

Nov 5, 2025

Nov 5, 2025

Curiosity, Community, and Cyber Resilience with James “CyberBeard” Abercrombie of Acronis

James Abercrombie shares leadership insights from his journey at Acronis—highlighting the power of curiosity, collaboration, and authentic community building.

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Episode 9

Oct 22, 2025

Oct 22, 2025

Humans over Bots with Jim Spignardo of ProArch

Jim Spignardo on turning AI hype into real service wins, keeping support human, and why tough love sometimes works—on people and tech alike.

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Episode 14

Jan 23, 2026

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

Dec 29, 2025

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

Episode 12

Dec 10, 2025

Building Better IT Partnerships with Johnathan Schofield of Find My IT Partner

Jonathan Schofield joins the Cool Kids Table to talk cyber matchmaking, partnership red flags, channel community, and why the IT world might actually be a comedy of errors.

Listen Now

Episode 11

Nov 24, 2025

Leading with Grit: A Conversation with Jim Roddy of RSPA

Jim Roddy, President & CEO of RSPA, shares how underdog grit and a walk-on mindset shaped his journey from a class of 15 to leading North America’s largest retail tech community. In this episode, he breaks down how VARs, ISVs, vendors, and distributors grow faster together through connection, collaboration, and courage.

Listen Now

Episode 10

Nov 5, 2025

Curiosity, Community, and Cyber Resilience with James “CyberBeard” Abercrombie of Acronis

James Abercrombie shares leadership insights from his journey at Acronis—highlighting the power of curiosity, collaboration, and authentic community building.

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Episode 9

Oct 22, 2025

Humans over Bots with Jim Spignardo of ProArch

Jim Spignardo on turning AI hype into real service wins, keeping support human, and why tough love sometimes works—on people and tech alike.

Listen Now