Empowering Your MSP to Thrive, In Business & Beyond

Learning how to run your I.T. Business is easier than you think! Our weekly podcast introduces you to experts that have been where you are or can support you with the ins and outs of running your business.

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Recent Episodes

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July 20, 2026

Business Outcome Conversations: The Next Phase of MSP Customer Penetration with Luis Giraldo

🎙️ In this episode of MSP Unplugged, Luis Giraldo, Chief Evangelist at ScalePad, shares his journey and powerful strategies for turning around struggling MSPs — with a special focus on QBRs (Quarterly Business Reviews) and why business outcome conversations are the next evolution in customer penetration.
Luis explains how moving beyond technical check-ins to real business discussions can dramatically improve retention, expansion, and client relationships — especially for small MSP teams.
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July 20, 2026

MSP Revival Guide: Marketing Help, Leadership & Growth with Cynthia Schreiner (Pax8)

🎙️ In this powerful episode of MSP Unplugged, Cynthia Schreiner — Senior Manager of Channel Engagement at Pax8 — joins us to discuss her journey and proven strategies for reviving struggling MSPs. Drawing from her hands-on experience as a former MSP Business Administrator and her current role empowering partners at Pax8, Cynthia dives deep into the real challenges of turning around underperforming businesses. She shares practical marketing tactics, operational pivots, community-building approach
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July 6, 2026

From Struggling Business to Thriving MSP in Salt Lake City – Ed Lukacs of 2Fifteen Tech

🎙️ In this honest and inspiring episode of MSP Unplugged, we sit down with Ed Lukacs, CEO of 2Fifteen Tech in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ed opens up about his real journey building and turning around a struggling managed service provider. From early challenges and tough pivots to creating a thriving MSP that specializes in supporting creative agencies, PR firms, Apple-centric environments, and Google Workspace — this conversation is packed with practical lessons for any MSP owner feeling stuck. If
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July 6, 2026

Stop Getting Breached: Matt Lee Shares MSP Cybersecurity Strategies for Under $3M Shops

🎙️ In this must-watch episode of MSP Unplugged, we welcome Matt Lee — Senior Director of Security and Compliance at Pax8, CISSP, CCSP, CFR, PNPT, and a leading voice in MSP cybersecurity. Matt has spent years raising the security bar for small and mid-sized MSPs. In this conversation, he breaks down practical, actionable strategies tailored for lean teams (under $3M revenue and Less 20 employees) who want to deliver strong cybersecurity without overwhelming overhead. Whether you're struggling

TechCon Unplugged

MSPs are evolving from reactive IT support to strategic business enablers, leveraging AI, automation, and data analytics to deliver proactive, high-value services.

Small businesses are seeking stability and innovation amid economic uncertainty, regulatory shifts, and global market volatility. They’re turning to trusted communities and partners to navigate these challenges.

Our annual TechCon Unplugged event is an opportunity to bring together our listeners, colleagues and partners. We are currently planning for our 2026 TechCon Unplugged event!

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About the Hosts

Paco Lebron

Podcast Co-Host

Rick Smith

Podcast Co-Host

Corey Kirkendoll

Podcast Co-Host