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Recent Episodes
March 18, 2026
Rick Smith Unplugged: Pivots, Hard Calls & the 2026 MSP Game Plan
Co-host Rick Smith drops in for a reflective deep dive: Recent pivots that reshaped his MSP (and why some changes hurt before they helped), key lessons from the past year, and his no-BS predictions/advice for MSPs finishing Q...
March 11, 2026
Should Your MSP Start a Podcast The Storytelling Advantage
Podcasting is not about being famous. It is about being relevant. In this episode, Jose Torres of Dimelo Media and I talk about how storytelling helps MSPs build trust, create community, and stay top of mind. If you have ever...
Feb. 24, 2026
Secure Your Own House First: Degly Mendez on MSP Cyber Education
In this insightful episode of MSP Unplugged, host Paco Lebron welcomes Degly Mendez, CEO of Avanzar IT Systems (South Pasadena, CA) and Vice Chair of the GTIA ISAO Advisory Group. Degly shares his journey into MSP leadership,...
Feb. 11, 2026
MSP Leadership Strifes: Marcial Velez on Culture, Burnout & Growth
In this powerful episode of MSP Unplugged, host Paco Lebron welcomes back Marcial Velez, Founder & CEO of Xperteks—a nationally recognized NYC-based MSP honored on CRN's MSP 500 list multiple years running. Marcial opens up a...
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.
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