As Richard hangs up his headphones on TubbTalk, the podcast for managed service providers, he shares his final thoughts on his experiences of almost 20 years of running Tubblog, the hub for MSPs.
Goodbye from TubbTalk
The Evolution of Tubblog
In December 2006, I wrote my first blog post for Tubblog. At the time, I was still running my own MSP, and the idea was to share my thoughts on how to run an IT company.
It was to be both a record of my own journey and a way to help my peers in the MSP community. I had no idea that after writing that post, Tubblog would grow into a global hub for MSPs. But now the time has come for this chapter to end.
On Friday, September 26, 2025, one day after my 49th birthday, we’ll be ending the production of new content for Tubblog, the hub for MSPs and closing down the business.
A Journey of Consistency
Since 2003 I’ve been immersed in the world of managed services. Along the way, Tubblog has become a place where I’ve shared over 2,500 blog posts, 200 long form podcast episodes, 1,000 videos and four published books for IT business owners. I’m proud of that consistency.
It didn’t come from motivation. It came from doing a little often for a very long time. And as the self-professed world’s biggest procrastinator, consistently creating content is something that I can look back on with pride and gratitude.
This podcast especially has become a great source of inspiration for me. When I started TubbTalk, people said that nobody would listen to hour-long interviews, even with MSP leader. Yet the podcast has built an incredibly strong and loyal following.
It’s even spawned its own spin-off show. This year, 2025, my dear friends Lenka Koppova and Vera Tucci launched TubbTalk Wired for Connection, a podcast focused on sharing underrepresented human stories from the IT and MSP industry.
What the Blog Became
When I decided to sell my MSP business, I learned that Tubblog had turned into a trusted resource, a place where MSPs could learn, share and know they weren’t alone. So, encouraged by the feedback from the community, I continued writing about managed services.
Over time, Tubblog became part of the fabric of the managed service landscape. It became a community hub where ideas and friendships were sparked. I never imagined Tubblog would leave a legacy, but I hope it will be remembered as a place that helped MSPs build better businesses and better lives.
And Tubblog didn’t just help MSPs grow, it helped me to grow. Running it pushed me so far outside my comfort zone, speaking on stages around the world, writing and publishing books, hosting this podcast and video series that reached thousands, tens of thousands of people. Each step terrified me at first, but each became a milestone that I’ll treasure.
What Tubblog has Done for Me
Tubblog has helped me discover not just who I am professionally, but who I am personally. One of the areas I’m most proud of is speaking openly about my struggles with my mental health.
I’m especially grateful to CompTIA, or GTIA, as they’re now called, who gave me the opportunity to go on stage at ChannelCon in Las Vegas in 2023 and openly share about my mental health journey, including speaking on some very tough topics such as suicide and burnout.
And if by sharing my story I’ve helped even one MSP owner feel less alone or encourage someone to seek support, then I think it’s been worth it. I believe we’ve started moving the conversation forward in the IT industry around mental health, and that’s something I’ll continue to champion.
My Mentors and Friends
What really matters to me is the connections I’ve made along the way. I’ve had the privilege of serving an industry I absolutely love, and in return I’ve gained lifelong friendships, countless stories, and the joy of being part of an amazing global community.
So to every MSP vendor, client, partner, podcast guest, event organiser, listener, viewer or reader who’s been a part of this journey, thank you. You’ve given me more than I ever could have imagined.
And of course, none of this would have been possible without mentors. I’ve been blessed to learn from the smartest, most generous people in the IT industry. They gave freely of their time, advice and experience, and I’ve always tried to pass that same generosity along.
If Tubblog has helped you in any way, then the legacy belongs as much to those mentors as much as it does to me. I may be stepping back, but the need for connection within the managed service industry doesn’t go away. In fact, I believe it will only grow stronger.
What’s Next?
This is simply the closing of one chapter so another can begin. Tubblog will remain online as an archive, a resource for the managed service provider community, but we won’t be publishing any new content beyond this point.
As for me, I’m still going to be a part of the managed service industry, but in a new way. I’ll be focused on working behind the scenes to provide mentorship and strategy for vendors with a very small number of non-executive directors and advisory roles.
I’ll continue to share ideas, stories and conversations beyond the managed service provider industry over on my personal website. If you enjoy tech recommendations, leadership insights, personal development ideas, sign up for my email updates there.
I’m also going to continue writing books on non-MSP topics with my fifth book due to be published soon.
In Conclusion
Each year I choose three words to guide me and for 2025 those were:
- Pareto
- Lighten
- Broadcast
A Pareto means focusing on what truly matters, the 20% that brings 80% of the results. Lighten for me means removing burdens and creating more space for peace of mind. Broadcast means continuing to share ideas, insights and conversations in ways that reach and inspire others.
These words remind me that this decision isn’t about stopping, it’s about creating space for the next evolution of my work and my life.
Nearly 20 years ago, I set out with one goal to help MSPs run better businesses and build better lives. And looking back now, I feel I’ve achieved what I set out to do and so much more. If you have any memories on our journey together, please do get in touch. I’d love to hear from you.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for reading, listening, watching and walking this journey with me. Here’s to the next chapter.
Stay up to Date With Richard
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Richard Tubb is one of the best-known experts within the global IT Managed Service Provider (MSP) community. He launched and sold his own MSP business before creating a leading MSP media and consultancy practice. Richard helps IT business owner’s take back control by freeing up their time and building a business that can run without them. He’s the author of the book “The IT Business Owner’s Survival Guide” and writer of the award-winning blog www.tubblog.co.uk
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