Podcasts: Meet the Master Managed Service Providers

The VAR Guy's sister site, MSPmentor, is running a week-long podcast series exploring the Master MSP (managed service provider) trend. Generally speaking, Master MSPs offer hosted services to aspiring MSPs and VARs. But how does the business model really work? Check out these fast-moving podcasts... ... each of which runs 7 to 10 minutes:

Joe Panettieri, Former Editorial Director

February 27, 2009

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The VAR Guy’s sister site, MSPmentor, is running a week-long podcast series exploring the Master MSP (managed service provider) trend. Generally speaking, Master MSPs offer hosted services to aspiring MSPs and VARs. But how does the business model really work? Check out these fast-moving podcasts…

… each of which runs 7 to 10 minutes:

  • Podcast I: Chris Amori, co-founder of Virtual Administrator, which offers hosted Kaseya services to VARs and aspiring MSPs.

  • Podcast II: Lane Smith, president of Do IT Smarter, a Master MSP that offers a mix of hosted services and also operates a social network for MSPs.

  • Podcast III: Amy Luby, CEO, MSP Services Network (MSPSN), which offers an online community and service center for aspiring MSPs and VARs.

  • Podcast IV (coming Friday, Feb. 27): Justin Crotty, VP of Ingram Micro Seismic, a Master MSP that has attracted roughly 1,000 VARs and is now introducing SaaS applications for partners. The podcast with Crotty debuts Friday, February 27.

Watch for daily managed services coverage at MSPmentor.net, the ultimate guide to managed services.

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Joe Panettieri

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Former Editorial Director, Nine Lives Media, a division of Penton Media

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