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Why Annual Security Training Fails β and How usecure Helps MSPs Fix Human Risk
2026/09/01 | 37 mins.ποΈ In this episode of MSP Unplugged, we sit down with Nihil Morjaria, Chief Revenue Officer at usecure, to talk about human risk management β the biggest gap in most small MSP security stacks.
usecure helps MSPs automate security awareness training, phishing simulations, dark web monitoring, and policy management so lean teams can reduce client risk and sell a measurable security service without adding headcount.
What You'll Learn:
Why traditional annual training no longer works
How MSPs can automate human risk management across clients
Using Human Risk Reports as a sales and prospecting tool
How to package, price, and deliver awareness as recurring revenue
Practical first steps for MSPs under $3M with small teams
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro & Welcome Nihil Morjaria
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π Resources & Links:
usecure: https://www.usecure.io
MSP Unplugged: https://www.mspunplugged.com
If your clients keep clicking phishing emails β or you want a security service that's actually manageable β this episode is for you. Drop your biggest human-risk challenge in the comments.
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#MSP #Cybersecurity #HumanRiskManagement #usecure #SecurityAwareness #Phishing #SmallMSP #MSPUnpluggedAI Email Security for MSPs: How Cambrient Cuts "Is This Safe?" Tickets Without MX Changes
2026/09/01 | 32 mins.ποΈ In this episode of MSP Unplugged, we talk with Cambrient AI about a different approach to email security: agentic AI that investigates every message instead of just scoring or filtering it.
Cambrient was built for MSPs β multi-tenant, fast to deploy (no MX record changes), and designed to cut the "is this email safe?" ticket load that eats small-team margins.
What You'll Learn:
Why signature-based email tools still miss modern phishing and BEC
How AI agents inspect links, redirects, attachments, and intent
Why 5-minute, no-MX deployment matters for MSPs managing many tenants
How self-service false-positive release and plain-English explanations reduce tickets
How a lean MSP can add stronger email security without extra analysts
π Resources & Links:
Cambrient AI: https://www.cambrient.ai
MSP Unplugged: https://www.mspunplugged.com
Armaan Chakrabarti Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/armaan-chakrabarti-1659201b6/
If email tickets are eating your day, this one is worth the watch. What's your current email security stack? Tell us in the comments.
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#MSP #EmailSecurity #Phishing #BEC #AI #Cambrient #SmallMSP #Cybersecurity #MSPUnpluggedFrom MSP to MIP: Ryan Walsh (Pax8) on AI, Strategy & How Small MSPs Stay Relevant
2026/08/28 | 33 mins.ποΈ In this episode of MSP Unplugged, we sit down with Ryan Walsh, Channel Chief and Chief Strategy Officer at Pax8, to talk about where small MSPs actually go next.
Ryan has spent years helping partners clean up messy stacks, scale through the marketplace, and rethink what "managed services" even means as AI changes client expectations. This conversation is built for owners running lean shops β under $3M and under 20 employees β who need a practical path, not a enterprise slide deck.
What You'll Learn:
Why Pax8 frames the shift from MSP to Managed Infrastructure Provider (MIP)
What AI actually changes for small MSPs (and what it doesn't)
How to clean up a messy vendor stack without blowing up delivery
Leadership and culture moves that help a small team adopt newΒ
services
How marketplace, partnerships, and product expansion can drive growth without a huge sales org
Practical first steps for MSPs who feel behind on AI and strategy
π Resources & Links:
Pax8: https://www.pax8.com
Ryan Walsh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanmwalsh1/
MSP Unplugged: https://www.mspunplugged.com
What's one thing in your stack you'd rip out tomorrow if you could? Drop it in the comments.
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#MSP #Pax8 #RyanWalsh #AI #MSPStrategy #SmallMSP #MIP #Channel #MSPUnplugged- ποΈ In this episode of MSP Unplugged, we sit down with Ryan McGill to discuss his journey and practical strategies for running and scaling a successful managed services business.
Ryan shares real-world insights on improving operations, streamlining delivery, and helping small MSP teams overcome common challenges. Whether you're looking to tighten processes, boost efficiency, or prepare for growth, this conversation delivers actionable takeaways tailored for MSPs under $3M in revenue and with lean teams.
What You'll Learn:
Ryan's background and path in the MSP industry
Key operational lessons for small and growing MSPs
Practical ways to improve service delivery and team efficiency
Strategies for handling scaling challenges without losing quality
Advice on turning operational friction into competitive advantages
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro & Welcome Ryan McGill
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π Resources & Links:
Connect with Ryan McGill on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-mcgill-30927b31/
MSP Unplugged Community: https://www.mspunplugged.com
What's one operational challenge your MSP is facing right now? Drop it in the comments!
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#MSP #MSPOperations #SmallMSP #MSPGrowth #RyanMcGill #ManagedServices #MSPUnplugged
Purchase your tickets at https://techconunplugged.com Business Outcome Conversations: The Next Phase of MSP Customer Penetration with Luis Giraldo
2026/07/20 | 37 mins.ποΈ In this episode of MSP Unplugged, Luis Giraldo, Chief Evangelist at ScalePad, shares his journey and powerful strategies for turning around struggling MSPs β with a special focus on QBRs (Quarterly Business Reviews) and why business outcome conversations are the next evolution in customer penetration.
Luis explains how moving beyond technical check-ins to real business discussions can dramatically improve retention, expansion, and client relationships β especially for small MSP teams.
What You'll Learn:
Luis's path from MSP owner to helping hundreds of providers scale
How to turn around a struggling MSP with better client engagement
Why traditional technical QBRs are no longer enough β and how to run business outcome QBRs that drive real value
Practical marketing and conversation frameworks that help you penetrate accounts deeper and become a trusted advisor
Actionable tips for small MSPs (Less than $3M revenue, Less than 20 employees) to implement outcome-focused reviews without adding overhead
Timestamps:
π Resources & Links:
ScalePad: https://www.scalepad.com
Connect with Luis Giraldo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luisgiraldo/
MSP Unplugged Community: https://www.mspunplugged.com
Purchase your tickets to TechCon Unplugged at https://techconunplugged.com
If your QBRs feel like checkbox exercises, this episode will change how you approach client meetings forever. Drop your biggest QBR challenge in the comments!
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#MSP #QBR #BusinessOutcomes #CustomerSuccess #ScalePad #MSPRetention #SmallMSP #MSPMarketing #LuisGiraldo
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MSP Unplugged is the weekly podcast for growing MSP owners running shops under $1M with 10 or fewer techs. Each week, our hosts sit down with MSP owners, operators, and the vendors who serve them for real, unfiltered conversations about what's actually working: growing revenue and landing better clients, cybersecurity, AI and automation, sales and marketing, and leading a team without burning out. Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get podcasts.
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