In this special edition of the IT Business Podcast, host Marvin Bee takes listeners on a journey through his career and the evolution of his podcast. Starting from his early days in a computer repair shop to founding his own business in 1997, Marv shares how he discovered podcasting in 2014 and became part of the Podnutz community. He recounts his experience at the 2025 PodFest conference, highlighting the growth of the podcasting industry and its impact on his own show. Marv proudly announces that the IT Business Podcast has seen significant growth, with unique listeners increasing from 7,094 in 2023 to 8,607 in 2024. He emphasizes the show's commitment to providing valuable content to help IT business owners run their operations better, smarter, and faster. The episode also touches on current events, including the ongoing California wildfire crisis, and stresses the importance of community in the MSP industry. Marv discusses various MSP communities and organizations, cautioning against becoming "just another membership organization with little value." Diversity in tech is another key topic, with Marv highlighting the current state of representation and its importance for innovation and success in the global market. He also addresses the thriving nature of the MSP space, with a focus on profitability and growth expectations for 2025. Looking ahead, Marv shares his plans for the podcast in 2025, including attending industry conferences and potentially expanding marketing efforts. He encourages listeners to support the show through various means and promises to continue delivering actionable advice, industry news, and insightful interviews.=== Links and Companies Mentioned: PodFest Expo - podfestexpo.comPodnutz - podnutz.comASCII - ascii.comIT Nation - connectwise.com/theitnationPax8 Beyond - pax8.comThreatLocker - threatlocker.com=== LICENSE CERTIFICATE: Envato Elements ItemItem Title: Upbeat & Fun Sports Rock LogoItem URL: https://elements.envato.com/upbeat-fun-sports-rock-logo-CSR3UETItem ID: CSR3UETAuthor Username: AlexanderRufireLicensee: Marvin BeeRegistered Project Name: IT Business PodcastLicense Date: January 1st, 2024Item License Code: 7X9F52DNMLItem Title: President DayItem URL: https://elements.envato.com/president-day-UFETP9UItem ID: UFETP9UAuthor Username: FlorewsMusicLicensee: Marvin BeeRegistered Project Name: IT Business PodcastLicense Date: January 23rd, 2025Item License Code: X8TPY7E3M4For any queries related to this document or license please contact: Envato Support via https://help.elements.envato.com/hc/en-us/requests/new === Show InformationWebsite: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/Host: Marvin BeeUncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZBecome a monthly supporter: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast

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