Amy Babinchak Got Burned Out, Got Fed Up, and Built Something Better

Corey Kirkendoll Built with Intention and Earned a Seat at the Table

📍 Some MSPs run great businesses. Others help shape the entire industry. Corey Kirkendoll does both. In this episode of The MSP Growth Podcast, we sit down with Corey, CEO of 5K Technical Services and a respected leader across national MSP committees, vendor advisory boards, and advocacy groups. If you're building an MSP and wondering how to lead with purpose, grow with strategy, and make an impact beyond your business, this episode is a must-listen. 🎧 Learn More about Corey and 5K Technical Services: https://www.5ktech.com/

Christopher Barber Embraced his Inner Nerd and Built an Award Winning MSP

There are MSPs who fix tech—and then there are MSPs who shape their communities. In this episode of The MSP Growth Podcast, we sit down with Christopher Barber, the self-proclaimed Chief Nerd and founder of Cheaper Than A Geek, a wildly successful, community-driven MSP that’s been serving Maryland for over 25 years. Christopher doesn’t just run a thriving business—he sits on boards, legislative committees, and workforce councils, using his voice to advocate for small businesses, cybersecurity, and the future of our industry. We talk about what it takes to stay relevant for two decades, how local leadership can unlock major growth, and why giving back might be your most powerful strategy yet. 🎧 Learn more about Chris and Cheaper Than A Geek: https://www.cheaperthanageek.com/

Jason Thomas Found His Niche and Built a Thriving MSP That Lasted 17 Years

Starting an MSP is tough—but building one that thrives for nearly two decades in a specialized niche? That takes vision. In this episode of The MSP Growth Podcast, we sit down with Jason Thomas, founder of JTAG Solutions, to hear how he turned his background in IT administration into a long-standing business serving laboratories and veterinary clinics. If you're still figuring out where your MSP fits in the market—or you're ready to scale and specialize—this episode is full of insight and inspiration. 🎧 Learn more about Jason: https://www.jatag.com/ [https://www.jatag.com/] 🚀 Explore the Gozynta Growth Program: ⁠⁠gozynta.com/growth-program [https://gozynta.com/growth-program]⁠⁠ 📢 Want to be featured on the podcast? ⁠⁠Apply here⁠⁠.

Karl Palachuk Built Businesses, Wrote the Books, and Never Stopped Teaching

Karl Palachuk didn’t set out to become one of the most influential voices in the MSP space—he just knew there had to be a better way to run an IT business. In this episode, Karl shares how his journey from his first IT job to launching his own MSP led to a career dedicated to helping others do the same. From building a sustainable, profitable MSP to writing some of the most recognized books in the industry, Karl has helped shape how IT business owners think about growth, operations, and success. If you're an MSP looking for long-term success, or just need a reminder of why you started, this one’s for you. Learn more about Karl: ⁠karlpalachuk.com [https://karlpalachuk.com]⁠ Looking to take your MSP to the next level? Check out the Gozynta Growth Program at ⁠gozynta.com/growth-program⁠ [https://www.gozynta.com/growth-program]! Want to be featured on the podcast? ⁠Apply here. [https://calendly.com/mspgp/schedule]

Amy Babinchak Got Burned Out, Got Fed Up, and Built Something Better

Amy Babinchak didn’t plan to start an MSP. She just knew she couldn’t keep flying around the country fixing everyone else's disasters while burning herself out in the process. In this episode, Amy shares how walking away from burnout led her to build Harbor Computer Services—an MSP that not only survived the 2008 recession but helped define what professionalism should look like in the industry. From hiring her first employee to co-founding the National Society of IT Service Providers, Amy’s story is packed with hard-won lessons on leadership, legacy, and knowing when to fire a client. If you're feeling stretched thin or stuck in someone else’s chaos, this one’s for you. Learn more about the NSITSP: nsitsp.org [https://www.nsitsp.org] Check out Third Tier: thirdtier.net [https://www.thirdtier.net/] Looking to take your MSP to the next level? Check out the Gozynta Growth Program at gozynta.com/growth-program [https://www.gozynta.com/growth-program]! Want to be featured on the podcast? Apply here. [https://calendly.com/mspgp/schedule]