Ray Cline from Tech Knowledge Worldwide joins me to share how an MSP-led community turns “community over competition” into real impact through TEKSGiving. We talk about how this group of MSPs and IT pros comes together for one intense weekend to rebuild the full technology stack—access control, networking, Wi-Fi, cameras, and cabling—for nonprofits, with this year’s project focused on the original Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia and a $300,000 goal in donated products and services. Ray also walks through his consulting-first approach at Libertas Consulting and why most businesses have little idea where their IT dollars actually go. By analyzing contracts, subscriptions, and infrastructure, he cuts waste, saves clients real money, and then earns the role of trusted advisor instead of “just another vendor.” If you want to grow your MSP, build deeper client relationships, and use your skills to give back, this conversation will show you practical ways to do it. === Chapters 00:58 MSP August Kickoff 01:47 Better Tracker Call Story 04:59 Sponsor Shoutouts 05:59 TechCon Unplugged Preview 07:01 Meet Ray Klein 08:45 What Tech Knowledge Is 11:55 Five-Year Mission 16:08 Why Ronald McDonald House 18:48 Project Costs and Goals 22:26 Volunteer and Donate 25:49 Ray’s MSP Consulting 31:26 Consulting Over Managed Services 33:12 Community Over Competition 36:58 Golf Outing Details 40:56 Closing Updates === Guest: Ray Cline, Tech Knowledge Worldwide / Libertas Consulting Website: https://teknowledge.org Website: https://libertasllc.net/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/libertasray === Companies / Vendors / Products / Books TEKSGiving: https://teksgiving.org BetterTracker: https://bettertracker.com Ronald McDonald House Charities – Philadelphia: https://www.ronaldmcdonaldhousephilly.org/ Let’s Talk Cabling: https://letstalkcabling.com MSP Unplugged: https://mspunplugged.com TechCon Unplugged: https://techconunplugged.com === SPONSORS: Technology Partner, NetAlly: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/netally/ Technology Partner: Bvoip: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/bvoip Travel Partner: TruGrid: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/trugrid Digital Partner, Designer Ready: http://itbusinesspodcast.com/designerready === SHOW MUSIC: Item Title: Upbeat & Fun Sports Rock Logo Item URL: https://elements.envato.com/upbeat-fun-sports-rock-logo-CSR3UET Author Username: AlexanderRufire Item License Code: 7X9F52DNML === Connect with Uncle Marv🌐 Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/🎙 Host: Marvin Bee🛒 Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store (gear & tools I recommend): https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZ☕ Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcastIf you found value in this episode, share it with another MSP, IT provider, or tech entrepreneur. Your support helps keep practical, no-nonsense IT business conversations coming every week.

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