# question week (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover question week. Page: Feed: --- ## [Episode 645 - Battling the Amazon Bots](https://learn.bestpageforward.net/bpf-success-team-rp/) _2026-08-19 · The Sell More Books Show: Book Marketing, Digital Publishing and Kindle News, Tools and Advice_ Do you have any special methods for keeping motivated? Today's top story is…Amazon's Bots Are At It Again!. Question of the week is… Do you have any special methods for keeping motivated? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sellmorebooksshow/SMBS_645.mp3?dest-id=193658) ## [Weekly Q&A with Glenn Greenwald](https://greenwald.substack.com/p/weekly-q-and-a-with-glenn-greenwald) _2026-08-15 · Glenn Greenwald · Glenn Greenwald_ A recording from Glenn Greenwald's live video [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211091972/d1f54072eda69b8afb9f0a918121a9c4.mp3) ## [Submit Your Questions for This Week's Q&A Episode](https://greenwald.substack.com/p/submit-your-questions-for-this-weeks-273) _2026-08-13 · Glenn Greenwald · Glenn Greenwald_ Live TONIGHT at 7:00 p.m. Eastern, Glenn will answer your questions, all of which you can submit by commenting on this recurring post. ## [Probing Client AI Opportunities and Managing Leadership Meetings for MSPs](https://www.smbcommunitypodcast.com) _2026-08-13 · dave@mspradio.com (MSP Radio) · SMB Community Podcast_ The episode’s primary focus centers on the introduction of China-based Alibaba's new artificial intelligence (AI) model, which is positioned to rival existing US-developed models. This development has triggered concerns within the US federal government regarding the potential superiority of these foreign AI models and resulting security and data governance risks. The discussion further noted that… [Listen](https://p.podderapp.com/7240225619/injector.simplecastaudio.com/a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7/episodes/5de79d25-b3d5-462b-8f8d-983cf23fcc79/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7&awEpisodeId=5de79d25-b3d5-462b-8f8d-983cf23fcc79&feed=ZOip3j3_) ## [Episode 644 - Out There Audiobook Marketing](https://learn.bestpageforward.net/bpf-success-team-rp/) _2026-08-12 · The Sell More Books Show: Book Marketing, Digital Publishing and Kindle News, Tools and Advice_ Are you planning on using audiobooks now or in the future as an additional extension of your existing books? Today's top story is…Out-There Audiobook Marketing. Question of the week is… Are you planning on using audiobooks now or in the future as an additional extension of your existing books? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sellmorebooksshow/SMBS_644.mp3?dest-id=193658) ## [The tactic of AOC and her allies to giggle away the 'craziness' of Woke-era abuses should not be tolerated](https://greenwald.substack.com/p/the-tactic-of-aoc-and-her-allies) _2026-08-10 · Glenn Greenwald · Glenn Greenwald_ The so-called "Woke 1" period is not something to laugh off. It was a repressive and destructive mob rule which unjustly destroyed careers and requires a reckoning. ## [Is Private Equity a Threat or Opportunity for Small MSPs?](https://www.smbcommunitypodcast.com) _2026-08-06 · dave@mspradio.com (MSP Radio) · SMB Community Podcast_ Private equity (PE) acquisition trends in the Managed Service Provider (MSP) sector are targeting smaller firms at increasing rates, with offers now being extended to MSPs in the $1–3 million revenue range. PE activity, once limited to companies exceeding $5 million in annual revenue, is now resulting in more than half of current offers for these smaller businesses coming from large financial… [Listen](https://p.podderapp.com/7240225619/injector.simplecastaudio.com/a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7/episodes/08b917f1-1230-4e2e-b75b-ffc1993fc399/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7&awEpisodeId=08b917f1-1230-4e2e-b75b-ffc1993fc399&feed=ZOip3j3_) ## [Episode 643 - AI Accusations and Trad Pub Deals](https://learn.bestpageforward.net/bpf-success-team-rp/) _2026-08-05 · The Sell More Books Show: Book Marketing, Digital Publishing and Kindle News, Tools and Advice_ What do you feel is the most underrated book marketing technique right now? Today's top story is…The AI Accusation Cost a Debut Author Millions. Question of the week is… What do you feel is the most underrated book marketing technique right now? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sellmorebooksshow/SMBS_643.mp3?dest-id=193658) ## [Navigating Pre-Sales Assessments and Client Agreements for Growing MSPs](https://www.smbcommunitypodcast.com) _2026-07-30 · dave@mspradio.com (MSP Radio) · SMB Community Podcast_ A key focus of the episode is on practical approaches to conducting pre-sales assessments for prospective managed service clients, particularly those with existing MSP relationships and under 100 employees. Hosts discussed that frontline assessment methods often prioritize observational “walk-arounds” and targeted questioning rather than the deployment of specialized tools, except in cases where… [Listen](https://p.podderapp.com/7240225619/injector.simplecastaudio.com/a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7/episodes/1351b7b7-30b5-4202-a112-d76c84f49110/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7&awEpisodeId=1351b7b7-30b5-4202-a112-d76c84f49110&feed=ZOip3j3_) ## [Episode 642 - Five Languages on Kindle Translate](https://learn.bestpageforward.net/bpf-success-team-rp/) _2026-07-29 · The Sell More Books Show: Book Marketing, Digital Publishing and Kindle News, Tools and Advice_ What's a joy practice you've built into your own business that you'd prescribe to every author? Today's top story is…Five Languages on Kindle Translate. Question of the week is… What's a joy practice you've built into your own business that you'd prescribe to every author? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sellmorebooksshow/SMBS_642.mp3?dest-id=193658) ## [Non-custodial Crypto Payments & Escrow (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/P0xCpUksq0BN) _2026-07-29 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto with trustless escrow, instant confirmations, and no KYC ## [Is it worth it to become a certified Microsoft Partner?](https://www.smbcommunitypodcast.com) _2026-07-23 · dave@mspradio.com (MSP Radio) · SMB Community Podcast_ A significant development discussed in the SMB Community Podcast episode highlights the evolving Microsoft Partner Program. Microsoft has updated its partner program at the start of its fiscal year, introducing new opportunities and incentives. Notable changes include the loosening of Agent365 licensing, allowing its addition to Business Premium licenses and other tiers, and offering a 25%… [Listen](https://p.podderapp.com/7240225619/injector.simplecastaudio.com/a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7/episodes/5a3ec91c-8d9f-4690-bdb2-de4eca42cee3/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7&awEpisodeId=5a3ec91c-8d9f-4690-bdb2-de4eca42cee3&feed=ZOip3j3_) ## [Episode 641 - Estimated KENP is Back!](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bestpageforward/booked-for-life) _2026-07-22 · The Sell More Books Show: Book Marketing, Digital Publishing and Kindle News, Tools and Advice_ What services do you think are the most important to pay for vs. do yourself? Today's top story is… KENPC Confusion. Question of the week is… What services do you think are the most important to pay for vs. do yourself? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sellmorebooksshow/SMBS_641.mp3?dest-id=193658) ## [Send In Your Questions — This Week's Videos Are Subscriber-Powered](https://greenwald.substack.com/p/send-in-your-questions-this-weeks) _2026-07-16 · Glenn Greenwald · Glenn Greenwald_ This week, Glenn is taking your suggestions. What videos should he record tomorrow? What topics do you want to see? ## [When Business Slows Down: Revitalize Your MSP with Smart Marketing and Recurring Revenue](https://www.smbcommunitypodcast.com) _2026-07-16 · dave@mspradio.com (MSP Radio) · SMB Community Podcast_ The episode addressed the heightened challenges MSPs and IT service providers face in client acquisition, with specific reference to a recent Kaseya report indicating that twice as many MSPs describe obtaining new clients as more difficult compared to the previous year. This shift is attributed, in part, to changes in marketing efficacy and the increased reliance on referrals rather than… [Listen](https://p.podderapp.com/7240225619/injector.simplecastaudio.com/a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7/episodes/4a0a1071-05b6-4a08-a9dc-2bccf4e6c8cd/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7&awEpisodeId=4a0a1071-05b6-4a08-a9dc-2bccf4e6c8cd&feed=ZOip3j3_) ## [Episode 640 - Pricing eBooks & Staving Off Burnout](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bestpageforward/booked-for-life) _2026-07-15 · The Sell More Books Show: Book Marketing, Digital Publishing and Kindle News, Tools and Advice_ Dollar for dollar, what's been your best investment in your writing career? Today's top story is… Charge more, make more. Question of the week is… Dollar for dollar, what's been your best investment in your writing career? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sellmorebooksshow/SMBS_640_Edit.mp3?dest-id=193658) ## [Starting an MSP: Building Your Client Base, Managing Contracts, and Embracing New Opportunities](https://www.smbcommunitypodcast.com) _2026-07-09 · dave@mspradio.com (MSP Radio) · SMB Community Podcast_ The episode prioritizes the operational and exit-planning risks associated with MSPs lacking formal contracts. According to Amy , approximately half of MSP business owners operate without managed service agreements (MSAs), a decision that frequently results in reduced business valuation during sale negotiations. Both James and Amy emphasized that the absence of documented agreements is commonly… [Listen](https://p.podderapp.com/7240225619/injector.simplecastaudio.com/a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7/episodes/1767a717-657a-4f34-b1af-9ee3dab19f5f/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7&awEpisodeId=1767a717-657a-4f34-b1af-9ee3dab19f5f&feed=ZOip3j3_) ## [Episode 639 - Blurbs & AI](https://learn.bestpageforward.net/bpf-success-team-rp/) _2026-07-08 · The Sell More Books Show: Book Marketing, Digital Publishing and Kindle News, Tools and Advice_ How do you turn your one-time readers into lifetime buyers? Today's top story is… Take Back Your Book Description. Question of the week is… How do you turn your one-time readers into lifetime buyers? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sellmorebooksshow/SMBS_639.mp3?dest-id=193658) ## [Socialist Says 9/11 "INEVITABLE," AOC Endorses Jeffries, Dan Goldman Cries on CNN & More](https://greenwald.substack.com/p/socialist-says-911-inevitable-aoc) _2026-07-03 · Glenn Greenwald · Glenn Greenwald_ A recording from Glenn Greenwald's live video [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/204752766/863308c2f234723355254affda05438a.mp3) ## [Should You Give a Proposal at the First Meeting? SMB Sales Strategies Explored](https://www.smbcommunitypodcast.com) _2026-07-02 · dave@mspradio.com (MSP Radio) · SMB Community Podcast_ The conversation focused on the practice of providing managed service pricing to customers during an initial meeting. One concept discussed was that MSPs are encountering prospects who increasingly expect immediate, transparent pricing, with many decision-makers opting to make choices after a single round of vendor meetings. The discussion explored how this shift contrasts with traditional… [Listen](https://p.podderapp.com/7240225619/injector.simplecastaudio.com/a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7/episodes/e9179b3e-899e-49e3-bd6c-01cc3a479c43/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7&awEpisodeId=e9179b3e-899e-49e3-bd6c-01cc3a479c43&feed=ZOip3j3_) ## [Episode 638 - Romance Adaptations Galore](https://learn.bestpageforward.net/bpf-success-team-rp/) _2026-07-01 · The Sell More Books Show: Book Marketing, Digital Publishing and Kindle News, Tools and Advice_ What is the next thing you can celebrate in your author business and how can you reward yourself for all of your hard work? Today's top story is… Romance a' Plenty. Question of the week is… What is the next thing you can celebrate in your author business and how can you reward yourself for all of your hard work? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sellmorebooksshow/SMBS_638.mp3?dest-id=193658) ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/p31Uw2fgUlBg) _2026-07-01 · **Sponsored**_ Deploy apps from your repo with auto-config, instant previews, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Socialists SWEEP NYC, Tucker Apologizes to Muslims, Europe’s Russia Hate, "Chinamaxxing" & More](https://greenwald.substack.com/p/socialists-sweep-nyc-tucker-apologizes) _2026-06-26 · Glenn Greenwald · Glenn Greenwald_ A recording from Glenn Greenwald's live video [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/203620473/1c0b0c98cefff8b1ae4f133ca3e4e104.mp3) ## [When Employees Want More Money: Strategies for MSP Owners](https://www.smbcommunitypodcast.com) _2026-06-25 · dave@mspradio.com (MSP Radio) · SMB Community Podcast_ The episode’s principal focus is on managing employee compensation requests within MSP operations, specifically addressing scenarios in which employees request significant raises. The discussion highlights the need for MSP leaders to weigh current market rates and organizational financial constraints in response to such requests. Both collaborative problem-solving—engaging employees in discussions… [Listen](https://p.podderapp.com/7240225619/injector.simplecastaudio.com/a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7/episodes/80cd2b93-c87b-4350-8ce3-75b735cbc959/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7&awEpisodeId=80cd2b93-c87b-4350-8ce3-75b735cbc959&feed=ZOip3j3_) ## [Episode 637 - Do I Need an ISBN or Copyright?](https://learn.bestpageforward.net/bpf-success-team-rp/) _2026-06-24 · The Sell More Books Show: Book Marketing, Digital Publishing and Kindle News, Tools and Advice_ What's a practice or mindset you've personally built into your own business to protect your joy and energy long-term? Today's top story is… Do I Need an ISBN or Copyright?. What's a practice or mindset you've personally built into your own business to protect your joy and energy long-term? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sellmorebooksshow/SMBS_637.mp3?dest-id=193658) ## [LIVE Q&A: Glenn Answers All Your Questions on the Iran War](https://greenwald.substack.com/p/live-q-and-a-glenn-answers-all-your) _2026-06-19 · Glenn Greenwald · Glenn Greenwald_ A recording from Glenn Greenwald's live video [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/202651237/3fec9d15bdfed6abef6d293bd8dab36c.mp3) ## [Should Your MSP Offer a Single Plan or Multiple Options?](https://www.smbcommunitypodcast.com) _2026-06-18 · dave@mspradio.com (MSP Radio) · SMB Community Podcast_ A significant regulatory development affecting MSPs was discussed: the US Government ordered the suspension of access to the Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models by any foreign national, including those inside and outside the United States, citing national security authorities. As reported in the Anthropic company statement, this directive forced abrupt discontinuation of these AI tools for all… [Listen](https://p.podderapp.com/7240225619/injector.simplecastaudio.com/a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7/episodes/d19e6795-2651-4077-8ecf-417efbd89321/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7&awEpisodeId=d19e6795-2651-4077-8ecf-417efbd89321&feed=ZOip3j3_) ## [Episode 636 - Countering the Doom & Gloom](https://learn.bestpageforward.net/bpf-success-team-rp/) _2026-06-17 · The Sell More Books Show: Book Marketing, Digital Publishing and Kindle News, Tools and Advice_ What does your sustainable, joyful author career look like 10 years from now? Today's top story is… Survey Says!. Question of the week is… What does your sustainable, joyful author career look like 10 years from now? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sellmorebooksshow/SMBS_Audio_636.mp3?dest-id=193658) ## [Is EOS the Right Fit for Small MSPs? Strategies, Pitfalls, and Real-World Lessons](https://www.smbcommunitypodcast.com) _2026-06-11 · dave@mspradio.com (MSP Radio) · SMB Community Podcast_ A central discussion in the podcast focused on the applicability of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) for small Managed Service Providers (MSPs). Divergent perspectives were presented regarding whether the EOS framework is suitable for MSPs with very few staff. The conversation highlighted that while EOS provides accountability, transparency, and structured communication, some very small… [Listen](https://p.podderapp.com/7240225619/injector.simplecastaudio.com/a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7/episodes/d701155f-e876-4ae4-830d-32b0099bf079/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7&awEpisodeId=d701155f-e876-4ae4-830d-32b0099bf079&feed=ZOip3j3_) ## [Adapting Your MSP Stack for AI Management and Security](https://www.smbcommunitypodcast.com) _2026-06-04 · dave@mspradio.com (MSP Radio) · SMB Community Podcast_ Discussion centered on the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the MSP technology stack, emphasizing the necessity for MSPs to deploy tools that can comprehensively manage AI, particularly concerning security and shadow IT. Multiple participants highlighted the lack of current solutions that aggregate and control AI activity via a single interface, with an explicit focus on the… [Listen](https://p.podderapp.com/7240225619/injector.simplecastaudio.com/a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7/episodes/c1f187b9-a5dc-47b6-b1e1-1d59d1ac029e/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7&awEpisodeId=c1f187b9-a5dc-47b6-b1e1-1d59d1ac029e&feed=ZOip3j3_) ## [How AI Disrupts the Per-Seat Model for MSPs](https://www.smbcommunitypodcast.com) _2026-05-28 · dave@mspradio.com (MSP Radio) · SMB Community Podcast_ A central development addressed is the projected effect of AI on the per-seat pricing model that underpins many MSP service offerings. According to the discussion, AI could reduce white-collar jobs by 30-50%, leading to fewer user seats for MSPs to support and bill for. This scenario presents significant revenue risk for MSPs reliant on per-user contracts. The discussion also references… [Listen](https://p.podderapp.com/7240225619/injector.simplecastaudio.com/a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7/episodes/e0b5d276-0867-445e-bb40-f5ee2c738fd2/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7&awEpisodeId=e0b5d276-0867-445e-bb40-f5ee2c738fd2&feed=ZOip3j3_) ## [Managing Shadow IT in the Age of AI: Strategies for Modern MSPs](https://www.smbcommunitypodcast.com) _2026-05-21 · dave@mspradio.com (MSP Radio) · SMB Community Podcast_ The most consequential development discussed is the rapid proliferation of Shadow IT in client environments, with emphasis on the unchecked adoption of cloud SaaS applications and artificial intelligence (AI) tools by end users. Speakers noted that this has led to a substantial loss of MSP control over client IT environments, eroding trusted advisor status and prompting clients to question the… [Listen](https://p.podderapp.com/7240225619/injector.simplecastaudio.com/a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7/episodes/d92c009c-3774-4ce4-9bb7-0a67c2608c4c/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7&awEpisodeId=d92c009c-3774-4ce4-9bb7-0a67c2608c4c&feed=ZOip3j3_) ## [Watch Chovy Code Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/pCnzkragN72A) _2026-05-21 · **Sponsored**_ Join live coding streams with real-time collaborative screen sharing, open source and free. ## [Navigating Vibe Coding: MSPs, Clients, and AI-Assisted Development](https://www.smbcommunitypodcast.com) _2026-05-14 · dave@mspradio.com (MSP Radio) · SMB Community Podcast_ Recent reports highlight that Google Chrome and Anthropic’s desktop applications have introduced covert, non-optional downloads onto user devices without explicit notification or opt-out mechanisms. According to referenced analysis, Chrome has been silently installing its Gemini Nano AI model, and Anthropic’s Claude desktop app is deploying browser integrations across all Chromium-based browsers.… [Listen](https://p.podderapp.com/7240225619/injector.simplecastaudio.com/a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7/episodes/2858b725-7028-4dd2-9a7f-dfabc99baa29/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7&awEpisodeId=2858b725-7028-4dd2-9a7f-dfabc99baa29&feed=ZOip3j3_) ## [Creative Ways for SMBs to Recognize and Reward Employees for Outstanding Performance](https://www.smbcommunitypodcast.com) _2026-05-07 · dave@mspradio.com (MSP Radio) · SMB Community Podcast_ Employee recognition structures and their risk-reduction implications received primary focus in this discussion. Both Amy Babinchak and James Kernan outlined verification-based strategies, such as leveraging Microsoft Teams' Praise app and Bonusly, a peer-to-peer micro-bonus platform, as cost-neutral or low-cost starting points. They emphasized that implementing structured recognition—either… [Listen](https://p.podderapp.com/7240225619/injector.simplecastaudio.com/a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7/episodes/d5fcf391-0a8e-4efd-9301-10732208fca2/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7&awEpisodeId=d5fcf391-0a8e-4efd-9301-10732208fca2&feed=ZOip3j3_) ## [Paying Techs Commissions: Best Practices and Pitfalls for MSPs](https://www.smbcommunitypodcast.com) _2026-04-30 · dave@mspradio.com (MSP Radio) · SMB Community Podcast_ Compensation models for technical staff in MSPs require careful alignment with business objectives and operational capacity. Both James Kernan and Amy Babinchak emphasized that financial incentives such as commissions or bonuses can be appropriate when technicians are directly responsible for generating additional monthly recurring revenue (MRR) or securing new accounts. However, they noted that… [Listen](https://p.podderapp.com/7240225619/injector.simplecastaudio.com/a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7/episodes/cf58d70e-149e-4370-b1c3-54be0092fc55/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7&awEpisodeId=cf58d70e-149e-4370-b1c3-54be0092fc55&feed=ZOip3j3_) ## [Responding to Price Objections: Value Conversations and Consulting for MSPs](https://www.smbcommunitypodcast.com) _2026-04-23 · dave@mspradio.com (MSP Radio) · SMB Community Podcast_ A central theme of the episode is the challenge of communicating and defending pricing for managed services. Amy Babinchak and James Kernan described frequent client objections regarding cost, focusing on the importance of articulating clear value propositions. They noted that most client resistance either stems from an inadequate understanding of the provider’s value, or from attempts to… [Listen](https://p.podderapp.com/7240225619/injector.simplecastaudio.com/a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7/episodes/735fe15d-5ded-407d-a0e6-fec912bd3dfd/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7&awEpisodeId=735fe15d-5ded-407d-a0e6-fec912bd3dfd&feed=ZOip3j3_) ## [Building a $20 Million MSP: Insights from Brian Strong of TenHats](https://www.smbcommunitypodcast.com) _2026-04-16 · dave@mspradio.com (MSP Radio) · SMB Community Podcast_ Managed Service Providers (MSPs) face measurable hurdles when scaling businesses past certain revenue thresholds, particularly the $10 million annual mark. The episode’s primary focus is the operational and sales methodologies implemented by Brian Strong, who reported helping lead an MSP from $2.2 million to $19 million in annual revenues over five years. This growth was attributed to instituting… [Listen](https://p.podderapp.com/7240225619/injector.simplecastaudio.com/a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7/episodes/5281ec35-73c7-4221-8723-147c57053d56/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7&awEpisodeId=5281ec35-73c7-4221-8723-147c57053d56&feed=ZOip3j3_) ## [Why Your Business Is Worth More When You Are Not Involved in Daily Operations](https://www.smbcommunitypodcast.com) _2026-04-09 · dave@mspradio.com (MSP Radio) · SMB Community Podcast_ NinjaOne’s reported growth and positioning within the MSP software landscape presents a notable development for service providers evaluating vendor ecosystems. According to statements reviewed by Ryan Morris and Dave Sobel, NinjaOne claims an annual recurring revenue (ARR) exceeding $500 million, a valuation above $5 billion, and a customer base of more than 35,000. This self-reported data, while… [Listen](https://p.podderapp.com/7240225619/injector.simplecastaudio.com/a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7/episodes/9d9a48cb-9fcd-4894-935e-155611e4736c/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7&awEpisodeId=9d9a48cb-9fcd-4894-935e-155611e4736c&feed=ZOip3j3_) ## [One Last Round at the Pub…](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pub-quiz/episodes/One-Last-Round-at-the-Pub-e3hfo32) _2026-04-06 · HUGO.FM · Pete’s Pub Quiz Podcast_ Alright quiz crew 🍻 Well… here we are. The final round of Pete’s Pub Quiz . This week’s last set of 10 free questions takes us back to a time we all remember — lockdown days, strange routines, too much baking, and a lot of time spent at home… hopefully with a quiz playing in the background. We’ve got music that defined the moment, shows we all binged, and a few questions that might bring back… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14815de4/podcast/play/118005282/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-5%2F421471109-44100-2-c88ab6b88abac.m4a) ## [Getting Margins Right: The Essential Mix of Recurring, Product, and Professional Services for MSPs](https://www.smbcommunitypodcast.com) _2026-04-02 · dave@mspradio.com (MSP Radio) · SMB Community Podcast_ The episode centers on profit margins and service mix strategies for MSPs, emphasizing the importance of maintaining recurring revenue margins above 50%, preferably targeting 65–70% for long-term sustainability. Industry averages indicate recurring revenue margins as low as 35%, which Speaker B and Speaker C note presents a risk to driving profit down to the bottom line. The discussion identifies… [Listen](https://p.podderapp.com/7240225619/injector.simplecastaudio.com/a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7/episodes/6ebe910e-005a-49ec-a9da-0f184b431a43/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7&awEpisodeId=6ebe910e-005a-49ec-a9da-0f184b431a43&feed=ZOip3j3_) ## [Buddy, You’re a Boy… Which Song Is That?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pub-quiz/episodes/Buddy--Youre-a-Boy-Which-Song-Is-That-e3h3fhf) _2026-03-30 · HUGO.FM · Pete’s Pub Quiz Podcast_ Oi quiz crew 🍻 This week’s quiz kicks off with one of the most recognisable opening lines in music history — but do you know the track? Your 10 free questions take you from rock anthems and aviation milestones to Roman geography, Grand Slams, Beatles history and one of the most questionable snack slogans ever written. There’s science, superstition, and a classic Singalongapete moment to get you… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14815de4/podcast/play/117603311/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-28%2F420936543-44100-2-197766f3d036f.m4a) ## [Do You Always Say Yes? MSP Sales, Partnerships, and Project Management](https://www.smbcommunitypodcast.com) _2026-03-26 · dave@mspradio.com (MSP Radio) · SMB Community Podcast_ Microsoft’s decision to increase pricing across its Microsoft 365 product suite, excluding Business Premium, is a notable development for MSPs and IT service providers managing client subscriptions and budgets. According to discussion on the SMB Community Podcast, the price hikes range from 8% to 30% across various plans and products, with only Business Premium escaping the adjustment while still… [Listen](https://p.podderapp.com/7240225619/injector.simplecastaudio.com/a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7/episodes/7e08b8d9-ac52-4c73-a096-f96acda2567b/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7&awEpisodeId=7e08b8d9-ac52-4c73-a096-f96acda2567b&feed=ZOip3j3_) ## [Which Singer Released Short n’ Sweet?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pub-quiz/episodes/Which-Singer-Released-Short-n-Sweet-e3gne8b) _2026-03-23 · HUGO.FM · Pete’s Pub Quiz Podcast_ Alright quiz legends 🍻 A fresh round of Pete’s Pub Quiz is here, and this week’s opener comes straight from the charts, with a question about one of the biggest pop names of recent times. Across the first ten, we’re moving from English history and royal rivalries, to geography, film, athletics, and a bit of biology. There’s also a classic 90s girl group, something you might find on an Indian… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14815de4/podcast/play/117208779/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-20%2F420405904-44100-2-74c5b809fff78.m4a) ## [Has M&A Activity for MSPs Picked Up in 2026?](https://www.smbcommunitypodcast.com) _2026-03-19 · dave@mspradio.com (MSP Radio) · SMB Community Podcast_ https://www.theinformation.com/articles/iran-war-imperils-300-billion-gulf-ai-spending?utm\_campaign=article\_email&utm\_content=article-16718&utm\_medium=email&utm\_source=sg The war: The USA has bombed three data centers owned by Amazon. This is the first time I've seen data centers be targets. It won't be the last. The war: Middle eastern countries have promised $300 billion in AI infrastructure… [Listen](https://p.podderapp.com/7240225619/injector.simplecastaudio.com/a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7/episodes/3d445b57-dea1-48ca-94a6-0b2d712dcc0c/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7&awEpisodeId=3d445b57-dea1-48ca-94a6-0b2d712dcc0c&feed=ZOip3j3_) ## [Which Artist Had the UK No.1 ‘Flowers’?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pub-quiz/episodes/Which-Artist-Had-the-UK-No-1-Flowers-e3gdhan) _2026-03-16 · HUGO.FM · Pete’s Pub Quiz Podcast_ Oi quiz crew 🍻 Another Monday, another fresh round of Pete’s Pub Quiz ready for you. This week’s 10 free questions take us from a chart-topping hit that dominated 2023, to one of the most dramatic moments in modern European history, a trip across the Atlantic, and the Best Picture winner from the most recent Oscars. Along the way there’s a bit of science from the classroom, something tasty you… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14815de4/podcast/play/116884247/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-13%2F419962348-44100-2-9ea5affd1760a.m4a) ## [Navigating Invisible Work: AI, Automation, and the Challenge of Proving Value as an MSP](https://www.smbcommunitypodcast.com) _2026-03-12 · dave@mspradio.com (MSP Radio) · SMB Community Podcast_ A significant risk area discussed is the challenge of “invisible work” in managed services due to increasing automation and the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). Customers, according to participants, increasingly lack awareness of the work being performed on their behalf, which raises doubts about the value of services provided by MSPs. With prices for services escalating, clients are… [Listen](https://p.podderapp.com/7240225619/injector.simplecastaudio.com/a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7/episodes/c0b52c1b-33de-4ead-9570-c775c7e5f3de/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7&awEpisodeId=c0b52c1b-33de-4ead-9570-c775c7e5f3de&feed=ZOip3j3_) ## [Which Film Won the 2024 Oscars?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pub-quiz/episodes/Which-Film-Won-the-2024-Oscars-e3fuh5t) _2026-03-09 · HUGO.FM · Pete’s Pub Quiz Podcast_ Alright quiz legends 🍻 A brand new week means a brand new Pete’s Pub Quiz , and the first ten questions are a proper mix of music, history, film and general knowledge. This week we’ve got a massive chart-topping single from 2023, a moment in European history that changed the world overnight, a trip to North America, and a Best Picture winner that absolutely dominated the 2024 Oscars. There’s also… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14815de4/podcast/play/116392573/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-4%2F419289997-44100-2-92c16fa8dcb27.m4a) ## [Building Your MSP as the Local Hometown Favorite: Practical Community Strategies](https://www.smbcommunitypodcast.com) _2026-03-05 · dave@mspradio.com (MSP Radio) · SMB Community Podcast_ The most consequential development highlighted in the episode is Anthropic’s refusal to alter its AI contract terms for the US federal government, specifically regarding the prohibition of mass domestic surveillance and the deployment of autonomous lethal robots. Anthropic declined to allow the government unrestricted, legally permitted use of its software, resulting in the cancellation of a $200… [Listen](https://p.podderapp.com/7240225619/injector.simplecastaudio.com/a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7/episodes/fc6a83a2-eade-4bdb-b231-38f17a2064f0/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7&awEpisodeId=fc6a83a2-eade-4bdb-b231-38f17a2064f0&feed=ZOip3j3_) ## [Which Country Won the 2022 World Cup?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pub-quiz/episodes/Which-Country-Won-the-2022-World-Cup-e3fjrhq) _2026-03-02 · HUGO.FM · Pete’s Pub Quiz Podcast_ Alright quizzers 🍻 This week we’re kicking things off with a proper mix of pop culture, world history and sport. We’ve got Grammy glory, the fall of a wall that changed Europe forever, an Oscars moment that became a meme machine, and a World Cup final that had everyone on the edge of their seats. There’s a legendary British album from the noughties, a bit of science from the classroom, something… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14815de4/podcast/play/116042746/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-25%2F418820681-44100-2-1f95ed501d989.m4a) ## [Goono Mars](https://rss.com/podcasts/cruzcontrol/2590966) _2026-03-02 · The Cruz Control Show_ Lock in to this week's episode where the guys discuss Bruno Mars new album "The Romantic" and the "Scary Movie 6" movie trailer! Is the album any good? Is this the revival of the old franchise? Tune in now and check out this new episode of The Cruz Control Show! [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/10880/2590966/cruzcontrol/2026_03_01_16_38_23_fad81ce6-7158-4f6e-9fd8-363c6725f35c.mp3) ## [Getting Clients to Take Data Privacy Seriously in the Age of AI and Compliance](https://www.smbcommunitypodcast.com) _2026-02-26 · dave@mspradio.com (MSP Radio) · SMB Community Podcast_ The primary discussion in the episode centers on the increasing risk to data privacy posed by the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) applications within SMB environments. Panelists highlighted the challenge of educating clients on how AI systems may access, process, and transmit sensitive information, sometimes integrating client data into broader training datasets owned by third parties.… [Listen](https://p.podderapp.com/7240225619/injector.simplecastaudio.com/a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7/episodes/da53140f-53b0-4b16-82be-b7808d25e96e/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=a0cc2ce4-f1c8-4b33-924b-27e477505dd7&awEpisodeId=da53140f-53b0-4b16-82be-b7808d25e96e&feed=ZOip3j3_) ## [Which Team Went Unbeaten in 03–04?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pub-quiz/episodes/Which-Team-Went-Unbeaten-in-0304-e3f95u5) _2026-02-23 · HUGO.FM · Pete’s Pub Quiz Podcast_ Oi quiz legends 🍻 This week’s pub quiz kicks off with a proper mix of music, history and sporting greatness. In the first 10 free questions , we’re travelling from a record-breaking British ballad to a 16th-century maritime milestone, from Liberty City chaos to an unbeaten Premier League season that still gets talked about in pubs up and down the country. There’s hip-hop royalty, a Netflix ice… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14815de4/podcast/play/115692933/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-18%2F418353427-44100-2-b9acaae725529.m4a)