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Tired of the manual grind of onboarding and offboarding? In this episode, Dan talks with Kou Chieng of Josys about how to stop being a reactive "ticket taker" and become a proactive access manager. They discuss how automating permissions, audits, and offboarding can eliminate security risks, save valuable time, and help your MSP deliver greater value to clients. Don't miss out on the strategies that can make access management profitable, not painful.

Pax8 Beyond brought the energy—and we brought the mic. In Segment 1 of this two-part series, we sat down with a handful of standout vendors at our podcast booth to talk security, automation, and the evolving MSP landscape.👥 Featured vendors:🔐 usecure – Simplifying security awareness with automation🛡️ Senteon – Harden endpoints with one-click configuration🌐 Cavelo – Proactively reduce customers' cyber risk and liability📊 Produce8 – Actionable digital work analytics for MSPs✉️ Traceless – Securing modern business communication🎙️ This is just the beginning—Segment 2 drops soon!

Live from ChannelCon, Dan Wensley joins us to talk about GTIA’s bold new direction and why it’s time to bring youth into the channel. From family legacies in tech to mentoring the next generation, this episode is full of real talk on where our industry is heading—and what we can do now to shape it.

Everyone's talking AI, but are you seeing real results in your MSP? In this exclusive ChannelCon episode of The Stack, Dan sits down with Lyndsey Hoffman of NexusTek to uncover the practical, internal AI strategies that are driving true profitability for elite MSPs. Learn how leveraging AI to automate back-office operations and streamline your sales process isn't just theory – it's helping MSPs like Nexus Tech free up massive amounts of time and reduce overhead. Stop just selling AI and start using it to transform your own business today.

AI is booming, and your MSP's back office is its hidden goldmine. Join Dan and FlexPoint CEO Victor Lopez on the[STACK] as they reveal why focusing AI on internal processes, not just technical efficiencies, is the key to unlocking massive gains in productivity and net income. Learn how to streamline financial operations, reduce overhead, and strategically position your MSP to "dogfood" AI before advising your clients.

Tune into this event-exclusive episode of the[STACK] to hear Dan's conversation with Kelvin Zero's Danny Obaseki. They explore the strategic value of embracing cutting-edge, passwordless MFA solutions for MSPs. Danny shares insights on how Kelvin Zero empowers partners to provide a superior, more secure customer experience, helping you stand out in the crowded MSP space.You can find more information about Kelvin Zero here: https://www.everythingmsp.com/listing/kelvin-zero.html

MSPs are strapped for time and talent—but Pax8 is changing the game. Dan chats with Libby Mcilhany about the latest tools that make operations smoother and client engagement easier, like the new Integrations Hub, MCP servers, and public storefronts. Discover how AI, automation, and smart design are helping MSPs deliver more value without more overhead. Efficiency never looked this good.

Step into the heart of Pax8 Beyond with Dan Tomaszewski, Joe Levy (CEO of Sophos), and Scott Barlow (Global Head of MSP & Cloud Alliances). They discuss how Sophos has evolved into a security powerhouse, emphasizing the critical role of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) for MSPs. Discover how AI is revolutionizing cybersecurity for both defenders and adversaries, and how Sophos is making these advanced capabilities accessible. This episode offers key insights into improving operational efficiency and staying ahead of evolving threats.

In today’s crowded MSP market, trust is your true differentiator. Dan Tomaszewski sits down with Pete Busam of Equilibrium Consulting to talk about building your "trust stack"—the new SLA for winning and keeping clients. From showcasing KPIs to bold transparency moves, they break down how MSPs can stand out without racing to the bottom on price. If you're tired of blending in, this episode is your playbook for standing out.

Recorded live from the floor of Pax8 Beyond 2025, we sit down with Mike DePalma of OpenText to talk about the renewed excitement in the MSP space. Mike shares his take on why this event stands out, the shift toward education over sales, and how OpenText is helping partners win with a flexible security stack. Bonus: he shares the hilarious backstory behind his Family Feud moment with Steve Harvey.