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Since Nov 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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A look at the strategies, services, and success tips IT providers need to make it big in managed services from two of the industry’s most experienced MSP authorities, Erick Simpson and Rich Freeman of Channel Mastered

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Episode 126: 1-0 Count

Jun 12, 2026 1h 40m Transcript

Coming to you live from Pax8 Beyond in Salt Lake City, Erick and Rich discuss the many ways Pax8 is trying to accelerate the path from managed service provider to managed intelligence provider, plus…

Episode 125: Impostor Syndrome

Jun 05, 2026 1h 31m Transcript

Erick and Rich discuss why the rapid emergence of usage-based AI pricing schemes is going to make “token economics” and AI spend management essential skills for MSPs as well as the importance of…

Episode124: Fighting the Terminator

May 29, 2026 1h 2m Transcript

Erick and Rich discuss Veeam’s bold attempt to invent a whole new kind of data-focused platform for the age of AI, as well as why and how to earn your way to more and better client referrals. Then…

Episode 123: More Cowbell

May 08, 2026 47m Transcript

Coming to you live from Nerdio’s NerdioCon event in sunny Palm Springs, CA, Erick and Rich discuss why Anthropic’s new AI services venture for midsize businesses is the latest reason MSPs need to get…

Bonus Episode: Delicious Feeling

May 05, 2026 1h 3m Bonus Transcript

In this special bonus episode of MSP Chat, sponsored by Datto, Erick and Rich discuss why cyber resilience services continue to be a source of revenue and growth for MSPs and what that says about how…

Episode 122: Place Your Bets

May 01, 2026 1h 5m Transcript

Live from the Kaseya Connect 2026 conference in Las Vegas, Erick and Rich discuss Kaseya’s giant AI platform rollout and strategies for turning your renewal process into a retention machine. Then…

Episode 121: FOMO Pressure

Apr 24, 2026 1h 23m Transcript

Erick and Rich discuss why agentic AI makes business resilience versus just cyber resilience a necessity for end users and a strategic relationship builder for MSPs, as well as why and how MSPs can…

Episode 120: Master of Time and Space

Apr 17, 2026 1h 25m Transcript

Erick and Rich discuss what Anthropic’s Mythos Preview model and Project Glasswing initiative portend for the future of security in managed services as well as how to turn your service desk into a…

Bonus Episode: Zero Tolerance

Apr 14, 2026 59m Bonus Transcript

In this special bonus episode of MSP Chat, sponsored by Datto, Erick and Rich talk about why there’s still plenty of growth potential in backup and security for MSPs and why their clients need help…

Episode 119: Lopsided Biceps

Apr 10, 2026 1h 16m Transcript

Erick and Rich discuss why anyone using or selling LLM tokens badly needs FinOps help, as well as why an MSP’s onboarding process determines how long new clients stay, how much they spend, and how…

Episode 118: That Newfangled Thing

Apr 03, 2026 1h 8m Transcript

Erick and Rich discuss Treeline, a new kind of venture capital-backed MSP with interesting implications for the competitive landscape, as well as tips for driving more business with clients by…

Episode 117: Embrace the Cookie Cutter

Mar 30, 2026 1h 11m Transcript

Live from the 2026 RSA Conference in San Francisco, Erick and Rich discuss the puzzling lack of interest in AI governance among MSPs and a go-giver lead generation concept proven to work by Erick…

Episode 116: Accidental F-Bomb

Mar 20, 2026 1h 30m Transcript

Erick and Rich discuss MSP-as-a-Service, a new outsourcing option for newcomers to managed services and existing MSPs who need more time to go all-in on building an AI practice, plus three practical…

Episode 115: Stick the Landing

Mar 16, 2026 54m Transcript

Erick and Rich talk about why Slide’s Series B funding round, the MSP Well initiative, and GTIA’s 2026 Community and Councils Forum all underscore why community is more important than ever in the…

Episode 114: Haves and Have Nots

Mar 06, 2026 1h 36m Transcript

Erick and Rich discuss recent evidence about security awareness and alert fatigue that show why outsourced, AI-based automation must play a critical part in how MSPs protect their clients, as well as…

Episode 113: Chatbot Doom Loop

Mar 02, 2026 1h 26m Transcript

Erick and Rich discuss the right and wrong way to think about automating customer relationships with AI, as well as the connection between scalable service delivery and attractive exit prices. Then…

Episode 112: No Seagulling

Feb 20, 2026 1h 7m Transcript

Erick and Rich discuss the reasons MSPs need to be implementing AI automation tools and the risk limits they should consider when doing so, as well as concrete strategies for growing profits and exit…

Episode 111: The Wave is Here

Feb 13, 2026 1h 5m Transcript

Erick and Rich discuss why the channel’s AI maturity is stuck in a three-year rut according to IDC and what MSPs can do about it, plus strategies for converting focus and discipline into accelerated…

Episode 110: Buying Into Florida

Feb 06, 2026 1h 14m Transcript

Erick and Rich discuss Lexful’s ambitions to build the ultimate AI-native data repository for MSPs, as well as proven strategies for updating your managed services prices between renewals. Then…

Episode 109: Inherited Chaos

Jan 30, 2026 1h 12m Transcript

Erick and Rich discuss the impact that security and AI maturity are having on MSP valuations and three concrete techniques for increasing valuations by increasing EBITDA. Then they’re joined by…

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