{"podcast":{"title":"MSP Business School","slug":"msp-business-school-755986","podcast_index_feed_id":755986,"rss_url":"https://mspbusinessschool.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://www.mspbusinesschool.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/1/a/8/f/1a8f25afeaa4c43327a2322813b393ee/New_Podcast_Cover-20240611-j2r0f3l3lo.jpg","author":"MSPBusiness School","episode_count":288,"summary":"A podcast geared to Technology Service Providers where we bring you strategies and tactics to grow your business and build a winning culture. This podcast helps MSPs and MSSPs accelerate their business through strategies, tips, and tactics for driving sales, marketing, and account management. Join our host, Brian Doyle, every Tuesday!","last_synced_at":"2026-09-15T12:17:20.888495+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/msp-business-school-755986"},"episode":{"title":"Paul Knittle | Why Community Wins Every Time in the MSP Industry","slug":"paul-knittle-why-community-wins-every-time-in-the-msp-industry","published_at":"2026-07-21T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/msp-business-school-755986/paul-knittle-why-community-wins-every-time-in-the-msp-industry","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/msp-business-school-755986","url":"https://mspbusinessschool.libsyn.com/paul-knittle-why-community-wins-every-time-in-the-msp-industry","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mspbusinessschool/riverside_paul__brian_12_brian_doyle_vcioto.mp3?dest-id=802386","summary":"In this engaging episode of the MSP Business School podcast, host Brian Doyle welcomes Paul Knittle, CEO of MTMG Inc., to discuss leveraging community building and niche events to invigorate MSP marketing strategies. Paul steps in as a guest at a pivotal moment, highlighting the essence of community responsiveness, a core theme threaded throughout their discussion. As the dialogue unravels, Paul shares insights into his journey from operations director to MSP specialist, with a unique focus on mobile device management—a realm often avoided by traditional MSPs. This episode offers a refreshing perspective on embracing technological evolution and reevaluating conventional MSP roles in the wake of cybersecurity and AI advancements. Delving deeper, Paul unveils MTMG's unique event-driven strategies poised to revolutionize customer engagement for MSPs and tech startups. He underlines the transformative power of personal connections in an industry drowning in digital noise. Paul's strategic shift from mobile-centric solutions to holistic community-driven models underscores his belief that true connection fosters growth and opportunity. This episode is a well of knowledge for tech leaders keen on distinguishing themselves through innovative approaches and authentic engagement. Key Takeaways: Building community is crucial for MSPs to distinguish themselves amid a sea of sameness and growing digital noise. Personal connections and strategic networking can amplify an MSP's reach and trustworthiness in their industry. Engaging in niche events and podcasts can present authentic platforms for MSPs to showcase their expertise and differentiate their offerings. Cybersecurity and AI are emerging as vital areas where MSPs must evolve and lead to meet the ever-changing demands of tech-s…","meta_description":"In this engaging episode of the MSP Business School podcast, host Brian Doyle welcomes Paul Knittle, CEO of MTMG Inc., to discuss leveraging community bui…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1676,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/msp-business-school-755986/episodes/paul-knittle-why-community-wins-every-time-in-the-msp-industry/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/msp-business-school-755986/paul-knittle-why-community-wins-every-time-in-the-msp-industry.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}