The MSP Growth Podcast

The MSP Growth Podcast

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. Hosted by Heather Johnson, CEO of Gozynta, each episode dives into real experiences from MSPs who have been in the trenches. You’ll hear what worked, what didn’t, and the lessons that helped them scale, improve operations, and stand out. No fluff. Just real stories, real insights, and real growth. Subscribe and join the conversation.

Episodes

June 16, 2025 18 mins

📍 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...

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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, usi...

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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 ...

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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...

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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 ...

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April 7, 2025 35 mins

In this bonus episode, we sit down with Megan Killion, serial founder and force behind MKC, as she prepares to close the doors on her agency and launch her next chapter: Pisces.

Megan shares the raw and real story behind how MKC came to be, what drove her as an entrepreneur, and the personal cost of chasing constant growth. From navigating NICU life and personal loss to scaling a business that hit 32K MRR in its third month, Megan ...

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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 ...

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February 27, 2025 40 mins

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—i...

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