If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to keep a show going for a thousand episodes while still running tickets, projects, and staff, this one pulls back the curtain. I talk with Matt Rainey, Lalo Nuñez, Martin Obando, and Dawn Sizer about how Podnutz Pro started as a way to teach desktop techs the server side of the house, and how that spirit of “learn out loud” carried into the IT Business Podcast. We revisit the early days of computer repair, WRT54G routers, Windows Server 2003, and A+‑era hardware, then fast‑forward to today’s world of Azure, SharePoint, co‑managed IT, and remote teams spread across the country. Hear unfiltered stories from the original Podnutz Pro crew about why the show was created and how it helped techs move from desktops to servers and networking. Get real talk on burnout, closing or leaving your MSP, and transitioning into roles at other providers while still staying close to the work. Chapters 02:10 Welcome to Episode 1000 04:07 Reunion of the Original Hosts 05:52 Life Updates from the Hosts 07:34 The State of IT Today 11:48 A Surprise Guest Joins 14:24 Reflections on PodNuts Days 16:41 The Evolution of IT Knowledge 21:06 Challenges in Today's Tech 27:59 Mentorship and Learning in IT 29:59 The Importance of Troubleshooting 41:37 Celebrating a Milestone 49:01 Automation in Everyday Life 52:31 The Future of IT Networking 1:14:24 The Cloud vs. On-Premise Debate 1:19:17 Closing Thoughts from the Hosts 1:26:56 Special Acknowledgments and Thanks 1:32:11 Farewell and Future Plans Guests Matt Rainey: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/guests/matt-rainey/ Martin Obando: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mobando/ Lalo Nunez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldonunez/ Dawn Sizer, Third Element Consulting: https://www.3rdelementconsulting.com Shout-outs Eric Anthony, All Things MSP: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esanthony/ Tom Wyatt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomaswyant/ Diana Giles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianagiles/ Tom Bull: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tworivercomputer/ Companies / Vendors / Products Mentioned Podnutz (network / show): https://podnutz.com All Things MSP: https://allthingsmsp.com Fluke LinkIQ Duo (Fluke Networks): https://amzn.to/4t1T3ih Home Gadget Geeks (podcast): https://theaverageguy.tv === SPONSORS: Livestream Partner, ThreatLocker: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/threatlocker 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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