The MSP Growth Podcast

The MSP Growth Podcast

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The MSP Growth Podcast episodes

  • Tracy Hardin Built an MSP from the Front Seat of Her Truck

    Every MSP journey starts somewhere, and Tracy Hardin’s began in one of the most unconventional places—the front seat of her pickup truck. After leaving a toxic corporate job in 2001, Tracy didn’t quit—she built Next Century Technology, a thriving full-service MSP that helps businesses stay ahead with proactive IT solutions.

    In this episode, Tracy shares her incredible journey from break-fix services to running a successful MSP, the early struggles of building a business from scratch, and the pivotal shifts that changed everything.


    📌 Connect with Tracy & Learn More:

    • Next Century Technologies: https://nextcenturytechnologies.com/


    🌱 Looking to take your MSP to the next level? Check out the ⁠Gozynta Growth Program⁠ or our ⁠consulting services⁠ for expert support.


    🎙 Want to be featured on the podcast? Apply here: ⁠https://calendly.com/mspgp/schedule

    32 min
  • Joe Goldstein Bet on Himself and Won

    Every MSP journey starts somewhere, often in the most unexpected ways. In this first episode of the MSP Growth Podcast, we sit down with Joe Goldstein, founder of Optimized Computer Solutions (OCSIT) and co-author of Tech or Lose Out, to dive into his path from Fortune 500 consultant to building a top-ranked MSP.

    Joe shares his early struggles, the turning points that shaped his business, and the lessons he’s learned along the way—including how doubling down on a niche can transform an MSP’s growth trajectory.

    In this episode, we cover:

    • How Joe went from CIO to wiping viruses off home PCs (and why that was the best move he ever made)
    • The real story behind his first six-figure MSP contract
    • Why betting on yourself is the key to long-term success
    • The power of specialization in growing an MSP


    🌱 Looking to take your MSP to the next level? Check out the Gozynta Growth Program or our consulting services for expert support.

    📌 Connect with Joe & Learn More:

    • Optimized Computer Solutions (OCSIT): https://www.ocsit.com/
    • Joe’s Book – Tech or Lose Out: Amazon Link

    🎙 Want to be featured on the podcast? Apply here: https://calendly.com/mspgp/schedule

    41 min

About The MSP Growth Podcast

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Every MSP has a growth story, hosting challenges, lessons, and big wins. The MSP Growth Podcast is where MSP (Managed Service Provider) owners and leaders share their journeys, the struggles they faced, and how they built something great.