Sunny's Silver Linings

Sunny's Silver Linings

Sunny's Silver Linings is a Top MSP Channel Podcast hosted by the CEO of IT By Design, Sunny Kaila. Sunny and his guests cover a wide range of MSP and Talent-based topics, including MSP services, cybersecurity, customer service, and strategies to achieve growth and success in the channel. Listen now to take your business to the next level!

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Episodes

November 26, 2025 44 mins

How can MSP owners lead stronger, adopt AI safely, and meet CMMC Level 2 requirements? 

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From the fields to the fast lane, this is the story of Will Nobles, CEO of Vector Choice

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Michael Stratos, CEO of Red Helm, shares his journey from Ideal Integrations Read more

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Join Sunny Kaila as he talks with Alex Brandt, cybersecurity expert and MSP strategist, abou...

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What does it take to transform from an indispensable founder to a scalable leader? In this episode, Kevin Blake shares his powerful journey from building ICS and selling it, to guiding MSPs on leadership, delegation, and the next big frontier: AI.

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In this compelling episode, MSP legend Chris Day shares his transformative journey from an IT services entrepreneur to a software visionary who helped solve the industry's biggest documentation problem.

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What if automation wasn't about r...

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In this episode, Ryan Bowman of ThreatLocker joins Sunny Kaila for an i...

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What's stopping your MSP from scaling? Hint: it's

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Struggling to get real ROI from your MSP sales efforts? In this episode of Sunny Silver Linings, Kendra Lee: sales strategist, HubSpot Gold Partner, and AI-for-sales expert: shares how MSP leaders can use AI to drive smarter prospecting, tighter follow-ups, and repeatable revenue growth. 

We cover everything from sales consistency and CRM discipline to the right way to use AI without losing your authenticity. This is your playbook ...

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Are you an MSP owner feeling indispensable? In this episode, Jamison West, a serial entrepreneur Read more

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Struggling to scale your MSP with the right

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What's the secret to building an unstoppable MSP in today's fast-moving tech world? In this episode, Peter Melby, CEO of New Charter Technologies, breaks down how top MSPs are shifting from reactive IT support to proactive business problem-solvers. 

Discover why the future belongs to those who ask better questions, embrace AI with purpose, and treat their MSP like an innovation lab—not just a service desk. 

Key Highlights: 

  • Wh...
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What does it take to lead the next evolution of the MSP industry? In this episode, Bill McLaughlin of Thrive reveals how visionary leadership, a security-first approach, and ...

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What does it take to scale a visionary business? In this episode, Sunny Kaila and Chad Willardson ...

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What separates successful entrepreneurs from the rest? It's not just vision—it's resilience, adaptability, and the willingness to embrace discomfort. 

In this episode, Nick Recker shares his journey from running a small MSP to building Blue Alliance, an innovative platform company. 

  • The challenges of scaling a business 
  • Why the "messy middle" defines true entrepreneurs 
  • The power of self-audits and strategic pivots 
  • How cultur...
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What does it take to build a high-performing MSP? In this episode, discover how Kayvan Yazdi and Iman Read more

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The MSP M&A game is changing. Economic shifts, rising interest rates, and evolving deal structures are reshaping the landscape. But opportunity is still everywhere for those who are prepared! 

In this episode of Sunny's Silver Linings, I sit down with Arlin Sorensen, Rob Stephenson, and Christopher Vollmond-Carstens to unpack: 

✅ The current state of MSP M&A and market trends 
✅ How rising interest rates impact valuations and deal ...

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