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A Mission to Protect: John McCoy’s Path to MSP Ownership

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When John McCoy walked away from a high-paying corporate job, he wasn’t chasing freedom—he was answering a calling. In this episode, John shares how his commitment to helping others led him to launch MidSolv, an MSP rooted in community and built on trust. But it wasn’t until he caught a ransomware attack in real time that his purpose fully crystallized: protecting clients from the threats they didn’t see coming.

From mandating a security upgrade for every customer—before they even asked—to shifting his entire client base to fully managed services, John’s story is one of bold leadership, cybersecurity-first thinking, and values-driven growth.

Whether you're an MSP owner rethinking your tech stack or an IT leader navigating risk and resilience, this episode offers a masterclass in leading with conviction—and securing what matters most.

Learn more about Manage My Security.

N-able also produces Beyond the Horizon. Hosted by industry veterans, this podcast delves deep into the findings of the annual MSP Horizons Report, providing actionable insights to transform your IT business. Listen & Subscribe Wherever You Get Your Podcasts.

'Now that's it: Stories of MSP Success,' dives into the journeys of some of the trailblazers in our industry to find out how they used their passion for technology to help turn Managed Services into the thriving sector it is today.
Every episode is packed with the valuable insights, practical strategies, and inspiring anecdotes that lead our guests to the transformative moment when they knew….. Now, that's it.
This podcast provides educational information about issues that may be relevant to information technology service providers.

Nothing in the podcast should be construed as any recommendation or endorsement by N-able, or as legal or any other advice.

The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.

Views and opinions expressed by N-able employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of N-able or its officers and directors.

The podcast may also contain forward-looking statements regarding future product plans, functionality, or development efforts that should not be interpreted as a commitment from N-able related to any deliverables or timeframe.

All content is based on information available at the time of recording, and N-able has no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

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Chapters

1. A Mission to Protect: John McCoy’s Path to MSP Ownership (00:00:00)

2. The Unexpected Path to Entrepreneurship (00:01:13)

3. Building MidSolve from Scratch (00:05:11)

4. Early Focus on Security and Backup (00:08:25)

5. Transitioning to Full Managed Services (00:11:00)

6. The LockBit Ransomware Wake-Up Call (00:14:33)

7. Embracing Community and Transformation (00:17:45)

8. The Value of Compliance Services (00:22:46)

9. Finding Purpose in Community Service (00:26:44)

49 episodes

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Content provided by N-able. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by N-able or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

When John McCoy walked away from a high-paying corporate job, he wasn’t chasing freedom—he was answering a calling. In this episode, John shares how his commitment to helping others led him to launch MidSolv, an MSP rooted in community and built on trust. But it wasn’t until he caught a ransomware attack in real time that his purpose fully crystallized: protecting clients from the threats they didn’t see coming.

From mandating a security upgrade for every customer—before they even asked—to shifting his entire client base to fully managed services, John’s story is one of bold leadership, cybersecurity-first thinking, and values-driven growth.

Whether you're an MSP owner rethinking your tech stack or an IT leader navigating risk and resilience, this episode offers a masterclass in leading with conviction—and securing what matters most.

Learn more about Manage My Security.

N-able also produces Beyond the Horizon. Hosted by industry veterans, this podcast delves deep into the findings of the annual MSP Horizons Report, providing actionable insights to transform your IT business. Listen & Subscribe Wherever You Get Your Podcasts.

'Now that's it: Stories of MSP Success,' dives into the journeys of some of the trailblazers in our industry to find out how they used their passion for technology to help turn Managed Services into the thriving sector it is today.
Every episode is packed with the valuable insights, practical strategies, and inspiring anecdotes that lead our guests to the transformative moment when they knew….. Now, that's it.
This podcast provides educational information about issues that may be relevant to information technology service providers.

Nothing in the podcast should be construed as any recommendation or endorsement by N-able, or as legal or any other advice.

The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.

Views and opinions expressed by N-able employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of N-able or its officers and directors.

The podcast may also contain forward-looking statements regarding future product plans, functionality, or development efforts that should not be interpreted as a commitment from N-able related to any deliverables or timeframe.

All content is based on information available at the time of recording, and N-able has no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

  continue reading

Chapters

1. A Mission to Protect: John McCoy’s Path to MSP Ownership (00:00:00)

2. The Unexpected Path to Entrepreneurship (00:01:13)

3. Building MidSolve from Scratch (00:05:11)

4. Early Focus on Security and Backup (00:08:25)

5. Transitioning to Full Managed Services (00:11:00)

6. The LockBit Ransomware Wake-Up Call (00:14:33)

7. Embracing Community and Transformation (00:17:45)

8. The Value of Compliance Services (00:22:46)

9. Finding Purpose in Community Service (00:26:44)

49 episodes

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