Oct 26, 202650 minS7
AI is already inside your customers' environments, often before anyone decides who owns it or how it's controlled. In this episode of the MSP Zone, Charles Weaver talks with Ignacio Lopez, a former KPMG auditor, JP...
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The MSP Zone
Hosted by Charles Weaver · technology · EN-US
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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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What is The MSP Zone about?
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.
Who hosts The MSP Zone?
The MSP Zone is hosted by Charles Weaver. The show has published 363 episodes to date.
What has The MSP Zone covered recently?
Recent episodes include "AI Governance for MSPs: More Than Reselling Copilot" (26 October 2026, 50 minutes), "The MSP Risk Is Not Where You Think It Is" (20 October 2026, 43 minutes), and "MSPs Don’t Have a Sales Problem - They Have a Profitability Problem" (5 October 2026, 40 minutes).
How often does The MSP Zone publish?
The MSP Zone publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 44 minutes across 363 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The MSP Zone?
Booking probability for The MSP Zone is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The MSP Zone requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The MSP Zone's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The MSP Zone?
The strongest fits for The MSP Zone are IT Services & Software Development. The MSP Zone has a technology audience.
About the host
Charles Weaver hosts The MSP Zone, a technology podcast with 363 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #366
The MSP Risk Is Not Where You Think It Is
Oct 20, 202643 minS7Using the ConnectWise Cloud Backup shutdown as a case study, Charles Weaver examines a recurring issue for MSPs: they may be held accountable for risks in systems they do not directly control. He considers what this...
- Oct 5, 202640 minS7
Most MSPs do not have a sales problem - they have a profitability problem. Charles Weaver lays out why growing top-line revenue can quietly destroy margin, and what to do before your business scales itself into a cliff...
Episode #364
Why MSPs Are the Best Answer to the CISO Gap
Sep 29, 202630 minS7MSPs are no longer just managing technology. They are well positioned to close the CISO gap for small and mid-sized businesses. The underlying problem is not a lack of tools, but a lack of security leadership. MSPs...
- Sep 22, 20261h 14mS7
AI leaders are warning about catastrophic risks while racing to sell, license, and monetize the very systems they say could be dangerous. What is really going on: genuine alarm, strategic posturing, or an attempt to...
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Episode #361
On the Road with MSPs
Sep 1, 202631 minS7MSPs 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...
Episode #360
Why MSPs Keep Missing Google Workspace Revenue
Aug 23, 202642 minS7Most 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...
Episode #359
Why You Fired Your MSP for the Wrong Reasons
Aug 18, 202626 minS7Before 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...
Episode #358
How MSP Maturity Has Moved Beyond Revenue
Aug 4, 20261h 3mS7Unlock 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...
Episode #357
Why MSPs are Losing Money Despite Record Sales
Jul 28, 202646 minS7Most 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...
- Jul 21, 202640 minS7
Most MSPs are asking: Is the future of cybersecurity compliance fundamentally changing — or just on pause? This episode uncovers what the recent suspension of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Phase 2...
Episode #355
Cisco, MSPs, and the Future of Proactive IT
Jul 12, 202649 minS7Most MSPs are still caught in a reactive cycle, responding to problems instead of turning technology into measurable business outcomes. In this episode, Cisco channel leaders Jason Gallo and Brad Feldman explain why...
Episode #354
Your Clients Reflect Your MSP Practice
Jun 22, 202629 minS7Your MSP mirror is not lying — it’s showing you where your future is hiding. Are your clients pulling you toward maturity, or dragging you into reactive chaos?If your MSP practice feels like it’s always running uphill...
Episode #353
Can you 'GRC' your way to MSP Maturity?
Jun 16, 202649 minS7What if the biggest barrier to your MSP’s growth isn’t your technology, but your mindset? Charles Weaver and Chris Viau expose the dangerous myths around compliance, GRC tools, and operational maturity that could be...
Episode #352
Why is my MSP Cyber Insurance so High?
Jun 3, 20261 hourS7Navigating the complexities of cyber insurance can be daunting for MSPs—rising premiums, intricate applications, and a gap between underwriter expectations and MSP capabilities. This episode offers a transformative...
- May 20, 202652 minS7
Most MSPs are on the front lines of a major shift in cybersecurity and AI, with an increasingly important role to play as the industry evolves. In this episode, Guy Phoenix, Managing Director of Fresh Mango...
- May 6, 202644 minS7
Most MSPs are unknowingly risking their business with outdated contracts and misaligned service descriptions. What if you could transform chaos into clarity; turn your service catalog into a legal powerhouse that...
- Apr 22, 202651 minS7
Unlock the truth about penetration testing — it’s not just a box to check but a vital armor for MSPs fighting unseen threats every day. Are you truly protected, or are your assumptions leaving gaps in your security...
Episode #348
MSP Profitability - Who Cares?
Apr 9, 202625 minS7Profitability in MSPs is not the ultimate badge of success — yet it’s widely treated as the holy grail. Why? Because behind the obsession with margins and EBITDA, we’re ignoring the real foundation of resilient...
Episode #347
Examining US National AI Strategy
Mar 26, 202634 minS7Most people overlook how urgent, and critical, this moment is for the future of AI in America. A new, sweeping federal policy is forging a singular AI framework, and your MSP is about to be at the very heart of it. If...
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Dan Taylor
Academic Tutor in the School of Psychology at the University of Sunderland, Kidd’s Restoration & Cleaning Services
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Rob Scott
Southland District Mayor, Monjur and Scott & Scott LLP
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Steve Smith
President, Founder, Business and Executive Coach, Management Team Trainer, University of Oxford’s Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment
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Kyle Murphy
Associate Director for Student Involvement, Tennessee Tech University
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