Podcast Overview
🌟 Episode Summary:
From typewriters to cyber defense, Mike Estep has seen it all. 🧠 In this inspiring and no-nonsense episode from IT Nation Secure 2025, Joey Pinz sits down with Mike to unpack decades of experience building, scaling, and ultimately selling MSPs—before joining the vendor side at Blackpoint Cyber.
🔄 Mike shares how he went from leading one of the first owner-led MSP acquisition platforms to becoming a champion of vendor accountability. He reflects on why post-COVID support demands are pushing engineers to burnout and how security and compliance are finally merging in the MSP space.
💡 Beyond business, Mike opens up about his weight loss journey, the power of owning your day, and his love for helping people grow—whether it’s his team, his grandkids, or the next generation of MSP leaders.
🔥 Top 3 Highlights:
- ⏰ Why 24/7 expectations are burning out MSP engineers—and how to adapt
- 🔐 How Mike chose Blackpoint Cyber as his go-to 2am security partner
- 📈 What legacy really looks like: investing in people and building careers
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Join us for enlightening discussions that spark growth and exploration.
Hosted by Joey Pinz, this Discipline Conversations Podcast offers insights and inspiration.
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