MSP Well: Mental Health for the Channel (978)
This conversation centers on one core theme: MSPs and channel partners should not have to struggle alone. Larry shares the vision for MSP Well as a dedicated mental health and wellness resource for MSPs, MSSPs, vendors, and media, with plans for education, referrals, and community-backed support across the channel.
We talk a lot about cybersecurity, tools, and MSP growth, but not nearly enough about what all that pressure does to the people running these businesses. If you run an MSP or work anywhere in the IT channel, this is one you don’t skip. From the floor at Zero Trust World, Larry Meador joins me to introduce MSP Well, a nonprofit built specifically to support the mental health and wellness of MSPs, vendors, and everyone in our ecosystem.
Why listen
- How MSP Well was born from real mental health challenges in the channel.
- The mission to raise at least $1M and stand up durable support for MSPs and IT providers.
- Practical ways MSPs, vendors, and media can get involved today.
- Discussion around stress, burnout, grief, and “hidden” struggles inside IT businesses.
- How MSP Well plans to connect people with certified counselors and established hotlines.
- Key links and resources: MSPWell.com, MSP Well on LinkedIn and Facebook, plus coverage from The Channel Company and CRN.
Guests
- Larry Meador, Cavelo / MSP Well: https://cavelo.com / https://mspwell.com
Companies / Vendors / Products Mentioned
- MSP Well: https://mspwell.com
- MSP Well LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mspwell
- MSP Well Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mspwell
- Cavelo: https://cavelo.com
- The Channel Company (Exchange): https://www.thechannelco.com
- CRN / CRN TV: https://www.crn.com
- GTIA (Global Technology Industry Association): https://gtia.org/
- IT Nation (conference, ConnectWise): https://www.connectwise.com/theitnation
Shout-outs
- James Mignacca, Cavelo / MSP Well: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesmignacca/
- Joe Ussia, Infinite IT: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ussia/
- Christine Ululati, (Advisory Board – MSP Well): https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-ululati/
- Rob Rae, (Advisory Board – MSP Well): https://www.linkedin.com/in/robtrae/
- M.J. Patent, (Advisory Board – MSP Well): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjpatent/
- Madeleine Ribeiro, (Advisory Board – MSP Well): https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeleine-ribeiro-763056165/
- Julian Lee, TechnoPlanet / ChannelNEXT / eChannelNews: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connectwithjulian/
- Corey Kirkendall, (Channel leader / MSP owner, MSP Well advisor): https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreykirkendoll/
- The Channel Company, The Channel Company (Exchange event organizer): https://www.thechannelco.com
- CRN, CRN (Channel Company media brand): https://www.crn.com
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Channel Chief
Larry Meador is Channel Chief of Infima Cybersecurity and is focused on developing and refining partner strategy, deploying partner value programs, and developing industry alliances.
Larry is former Channel Chief of, and currently serves as an Advisor to, DataStream Cyber Insurance.
Larry has over 20 years of channel experience with businesses such as GreenLink Networks and CNET Content Solutions in addition to having worked in the retail channel for both Circuit City and Computer City in national buying/merchandising roles. His successes include leading partner acquisition/retention teams, building brand recognition, and has won multiple awards for every company he has worked with as a speaker/presenter at conferences during his tenure in the channel.
From a personal perspective, Larry is most proud of the three successful young adults he raised as a widower for the past 18 years. He’s also an avid bourbon connoisseur as well as an experienced traveler, hiker and photographer and loves to combine all whenever he can!
