The MSP Zone
Weekly discussion of news, events, and topics of interest to the global managed services professional community. The series will have the latest and most relevant discussions in managed services and cloud computing, featuring special guests and notable figures in the profession.
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On the Road with MSPs (opens the original)
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MSPs are crossing a threshold, and the winners will be the ones who move beyond tool sales and technical support into AI advisory, compliance, and business process consulting. Charles Weaver returns from a week on the road with blunt, firsthand takeaways from MSPWorld Connect in Chicago and the MSPAlliance Inspire Peer Group in Toronto. What he heard from real MSPs was bigger than event buzz. The conversation has shifted from “which AI tool should I resell?” to “how do I monetize AI inside my pr
Why MSPs Keep Missing Google Workspace Revenue (opens the original)
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Most MSPs are overlooking a bigger Google Workspace opportunity than they realize. Charles Weaver and Dan Taylor of Apps EDU break down why Google is not a niche side platform, but a real managed services market hiding in plain sight for schools, nonprofits, startups, professional services firms, and globally distributed businesses. Dan built Apps EDU after moving from enterprise consulting and Microsoft-heavy environments into the Google world. He shares what that shift taught him about support
Why You Fired Your MSP for the Wrong Reasons (opens the original)
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Before you fire your MSP, make sure you are solving the right problem. In this episode of MSP Zone, Charles Weaver examines why businesses often replace their managed service provider only to face the same frustrations months later. The issue is not always poor service. Sometimes the real gap is executive-level technology leadership, including CIO and CISO guidance around risk, security, compliance, budgeting, and long-term planning. Charles breaks down the difference between reactive IT support
How MSP Maturity Has Moved Beyond Revenue (opens the original)
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Unlock the secrets to MSP success in 2026 with insights from industry veterans Rob Scott and Andy Runyan. Discover why maturity, beyond size or revenue, is your ultimate competitive edge in an evolving cyber threat landscape. This episode examines how MSPs are transforming into risk management powerhouses by using legal, operational, and insurance strategies to protect themselves and their clients. Rob Scott from Monjur explains why legal protections and smart contract design are fundamental to
Why MSPs are Losing Money Despite Record Sales (opens the original)
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Most MSPs do not have a sales problem. They have a profitability problem. In this episode of MSP Zone, we look at why so many managed service providers are generating record revenue while keeping less of it. Growth has been the dominant conversation in the MSP profession for years: more monthly recurring revenue, more clients, more endpoints, more vendors, and more services. But growth does not automatically create a healthier business. Charles Weaver breaks down the hidden margin pressures faci
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