The MSP Sales Podcast

What does personal growth have to do with business success? A lot! Join Brian Gillette and Paul Vedder, CEO of VXIT, as they dive into how overcoming personal challenges fueled his professional achievements. In this raw, honest conversation, Paul shares the pivotal moments when shifting his mindset and committing to physical fitness reshaped not only his life but his MSP business.

Paul opens up about his journey - from battling add...

This is a bonus episode - and a different one.

If you’re here for a standard interview or tactical breakdown, feel free to skip this one. We’ll be back with a regular episode next week.

But if you’re an MSP owner who’s been following the podcast and thinking, “This makes sense, but I’m not ready for a full coaching program yet” - this is for you.

In this episode, Brian introduces MSP Sales Foundations - a new, self-serve membership...

Most MSPs don’t fail because of technology.

They stall because the fundamentals of growth aren’t in place.

In Episode 36 of The MSP Sales Podcast, Brian Gillette is joined by Tim Conkle to break down the three foundational elements every MSP needs if they want to scale beyond survival mode.

This conversation dives into what separates MSPs that plateau from those that build real momentum - and why many owners focus on tactics before...

Most MSP owners don’t struggle because they lack technical skill. They struggle because they’re stuck operating instead of leading.

In Episode 35 of The MSP Sales Podcast, Brian sits down with serial entrepreneur and MSP growth strategist Shawn Freeman to unpack what it really takes to transition from hands-on operator to visionary CEO.

This isn’t theory. It’s about building scalable systems, integrating AI intentionally, and shif...

In Episode 34 of The MSP Sales Podcast, Brian Gillette breaks down a hard truth. Most MSP owners learn the expensive way: not all “good advice” is good for you - at least not yet.

Some advice is universal. Some is contextual. And some is only true in a specific sequence, after certain prerequisites have been put into place.

In this episode, you’ll learn: → The 3 types of advice (and how to spot the difference) → Why “proven tacti...

Word-of-mouth is the lifeblood of the MSP, but it is notoriously difficult to scale. In this episode, Brian Gillette sits down with Scott Millar (IT Rockstars), author of Virtually Irresistible, to discuss why webinars are the ultimate bridge between technical expertise and scalable relationship building.

Many MSP owners avoid webinars due to "tech anxiety" or a fear of public speaking, but Scott reframes the process as a repeata...

In Episode 32 of The MSP Sales Podcast, Brian Gillette is joined by John Snyder (CEO) and Neelesh Patel (President) of Net Friends for a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to build a successful MSP - the wins, the mistakes, and the decisions that shaped where they are today.

This isn’t a polished success story. It’s an honest conversation about growth through constraint, learning the hard way, and how a strong p...

In Episode 31 of The MSP Sales Podcast, Brian Gillette is joined by Chris Day (CEO at ScalePad) for a no-nonsense conversation about the shift every MSP leader must make to move from reactive survival mode to intentional leadership.

Too many MSPs remain dependent on the owner. Every decision, escalation, and bottleneck runs through one person. Chris breaks down why this happens, how it silently limits momentum, and what it actually...

In Episode 30 of The MSP Sales Podcast, Brian Gillette sits down with Jim Spignardo, Director of Cloud Strategy & AI Enablement at ProArch, for a practical conversation about what it actually takes to build a modern MSP today.

With over 25 years in IT across networking, cloud, cybersecurity, and consulting, Jim brings a grounded perspective on how MSPs must evolve beyond tools and tech stacks. Together, they explore how cloud m...

In Episode 29 of The MSP Sales Podcast, Brian Gillette sits down with Dor Eisner (CEO & Co-Founder of Guardz) for a grounded, myth-busting conversation about selling cybersecurity in an AI-shaped world.

Too many MSPs feel pressured to become “cyber experts” overnight while many clients think cybersecurity is either too technical or too expensive to take seriously. Dor explains why both sides are looking at the problem the wrong...

In Episode 28 of The MSP Sales Podcast, Brian Gillette sits down with Brian Hoppe (Strategic Advisor and Revenue Coach to MSPs) to unpack why pricing, packaging, and financial clarity shape the entire sales experience. Not through pressure, scripts, or gimmicks - but through alignment, transparency, and knowing your numbers.

Together, they break down how the right packaging eliminates discounting, creates confidence in the sales pr...

In Episode 27 of The MSP Sales Podcast, Brian Gillette kicks off the new Lead Generation Series- a focused, no-nonsense deep dive into what actually works for MSPs looking to build a reliable pipeline.

Don’t waste time on the gimmicks, shortcuts, and “one weird trick” advice floating around out there. This episode breaks down the fundamentals of consistent outbound lead generation - how to use calls, emails, and events in a repeata...

What do you do after you’ve reached the top? You’ve achieved the dream - built the business, and made the exit. The pressure’s gone, and the question becomes - what now? In Episode 26 of The MSP Sales Podcast, Brian Gillette sits down with Colin Knox (Founder of Gradient MSP, Passportal, & MSPCentric) for a conversation that gets down to the realities of entrepreneurship — what drives us, what drains us, and what’s waiting on ...

Too many MSPs are still waiting for someone else to grow their business for them. In Episode 25 of The MSP Sales Podcast, Brian Gillette sits down with Johnathan “Skofi” Schofield, founder of FindMyITPartner.com, to unpack why so many MSPs feel stuck when it comes to growth. They break down why 77% of MSPs still rely on referrals, and what MPSs can do to start building trust on purpose instead of waiting for it to happen. They dig...

In Episode 24 of The MSP Sales Podcast, Brian Gillette sits down with Paul Green — one of the most respected voices in the MSP community — to unpack why so much MSP marketing looks the same and how to finally break free.

When every website, offer, and stock photo blends together, it’s harder than ever for prospects to tell you apart. Paul shares practical, battle-tested ways to brand yourself more authentically and make your market...

What happens when an MSP owner stops chasing leads and starts shifting how they sell?

In Episode 23 of The MSP Sales Podcast, Craig Bell joins Brian Gillette to share the sales shift that added $70K in monthly recurring revenue. This isn’t theory - it’s a real-world story about overcoming stalled deals, reframing the sales process, and finally gaining traction.

Together, Brian and Craig unpack: ✅ Why more leads don’t always mean m...

Fear and uncertainty hold back more MSP sales opportunities than most owners realize. You land the meeting, deliver the proposal, or finally get that chance you’ve been waiting for — and then doubt creeps in. The truth is, confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build.

In Episode 22 of The MSP Sales Podcast, Brian Gillette sits down with Brian Doyle to unpack how imposter syndrome shows up in MSP sales — and...

Most MSPs focus on features, integrations, and the latest tools — but miss the bigger picture. In Episode 21 of The MSP Sales Podcast, Ash Welsh (Quoter team at Scalepad) joins Brian Gillette to talk about operational maturity, change management, and why simplifying your processes might be the best growth move you can make. Ash urges MSP leaders and team members alike to adopt a “business consultant” mindset:

✅ Evaluate tools for ...

What if the real sales differentiator isn’t what you say, but how human you are when you say it?

In Episode 20 of The MSP Sales Podcast, Brian Gillette sits down with Wes Spencer, co-founder of Empath MSP and one of the most respected voices in the industry. This isn’t your typical sales talk. Instead, Wes and Brian explore what it really takes to connect in today’s MSP landscape: emotional intelligence, human-first leadership, a...