Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)

704 ThreatLocker and Zero Trust: A Conversation with CEO Danny Jenkins

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Danny Jenkins provides insights into ThreatLocker's zero-trust framework and how it helps businesses implement the principle of least privilege. He ex...

703 TechCon Unplugged: You In?

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Uncle Marv introduces TechCon Unplugged, an annual conference for IT business owners and managed service providers, scheduled for September 12-14 in H...

702 MSP Mindset - Insights from Damien Stevens

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, host Uncle Marv sits down with Damien Stevens, founder and CEO of Servosity, to discuss the challenges and...

701 Business Continuity and Resilience with ShadowHQ

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Scozzaro discusses the inception and evolution of ShadowHQ, a platform initially built to address cyber threats but now also used for other scena...

700 Attack Surface Management with ThreatMate

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Uncle Marv kicks off the episode by introducing Anup Ghosh and ThreatMate, a company focused on improving cybersecurity for IT networks. Anup shares i...

699 Star Trek Picard and Shanna

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Uncle Marv and Shanna Utgard kick off the episode with a lively exchange, reminiscing about Shanna's journey from nearly falling victim to a ransom at...

698 User Verification with MSP Process

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Marvin and Chris kick off the discussion by exploring the core functionalities of the MSP Process platform. Chris explains how the platform helps MSPs...

697 Democratizing Threat Intelligence: Blackpoint Cyber's MacKenzie Brown

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this engaging episode, Uncle Marv and MacKenzie Brown explore the critical role of threat intelligence in modern cybersecurity. MacKenzie explains ...

696 Rob Rae on the Future of MSPs: Community, Marketplaces, and Growth

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Rae, known as the "godfather of the channel," shares insights from his extensive experience in the MSP industry. He discusses the significance of ...

695 Uncompromized: The Future of Identity Protection for MSPs

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ted and Woody explain the functionality of Uncompromized, which provides identity theft protection, dark web monitoring, and internet...

694 MSP Growth Strategies with Dori Spade

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Uncle Marv sits down with Dori Spade, who has over 17 years of experience in the MSP industry, having worked with MSPs ranging from $8 million to over...

693 Owning a Data Center Transformed This MSP Business

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Uncle Marv welcomes Corey Tapper, a new ASCII member and owner of Techevolution, to the IT Business Podcast. Corey shares his experience attending ASC...

692 Vendor Booth Interviews - ASCII Boston 2024

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Uncle Marv begins by interviewing Eric Pinto from SocSoter, who discusses their new reporting platform designed to help MSPs prepare for audits and co...

691 Brianna Rubino: Live from ASCII

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Uncle Marv hosts the IT Business Podcast live from ASCII Edge in Boston, featuring guest Brianna Rubino, Director of Events for the ASCII Group. Brian...

690 Cybersecurity Simplified - Ann Westerheim at ASCII Edge

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, Uncle Marv interviews Ann Westerheim from Ekaru at the ASCII EDGE event in Boston. Ann discusses her book ...

689 Dawn Sizer on Community and Growth in ASCII

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Uncle Marv interviews Dawn Sizer at the ASCII event in Boston, marking their first in-person meeting. Dawn shares her experience speaking at the event...

688 Cavelo: Data Risk Management for MSPs

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Uncle Marv welcomes Kris Shoemaker from Cavelo to discuss their data risk management platform. Cavelo positions itself under the attack surface manage...

687 From Quarterback to Convict: Damon West at ASCII Edge

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Damon West, the keynote speaker at ASCII Edge in Boston, joins Uncle Marv to discuss his extraordinary life story. West begins by praising ASCII Edge ...

686 CrowdStrike: A Look Back

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Uncle Marv kicks off the episode by acknowledging the sponsor, SuperOps, and dives into the major news of the CrowdStrike incident. A faulty sensor co...

685 Boost MSP Efficiency with Strategy Overview

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Boost MSP Efficiency with Strategy OverviewWebsite: https://www.strategyoverview.com/In this episode, Uncle Marv sits down with Alex Markov to delve i...

684 SaaS Security with Overe: An Interview with Paul Barnes

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Revolutionizing SaaS Security with OvereWebsite: https://www.overe.io/In this episode, Uncle Marv welcomes Paul Barnes, co-founder and CEO of Overe, t...

683 Align Spending with Business Goals - Tim Coach

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Uncle Marv welcomes Tim Coach to discuss strategic spending in IT businesses. Tim emphasizes the importance of aligning spending with business goals a...

682 Solo Tech Success: TorqueNet LLC

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, host Uncle Marv interviews William Hibbard, owner of TorqueNet LLC. The two discuss Bill's journey from Ai...

681 Boosting VCIO Services with GetInSync

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stuart Holtby introduces Get In Sync as a comprehensive platform that helps businesses uncover their IT strategy. He uses the analogy of a treasure ma...

680 Unlock Hidden Revenue Opportunities with MyITspend

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Uncle Marv interviews Kevin Lancaster and Matt Solomon from Channel Program about their new product, MyITspend. The guests introduce the tool as a cli...

679 Dawn Sizer's Secrets to MSP Success

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dawn Sizer, CEO of Third Element Consulting, joins Uncle Marv to discuss the success of her MSP business. She attributes their success to working clos...

678 The Evolution of RMM: NinjaOne

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Lohmeier, NinjaOne's new channel chief, joins the IT Business Podcast to discuss the company's recent developments and growth. NinjaOne, formerly ...

677 Streamline Vendor Management and MSP Marketing with XAmplify

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sudhir Nambiar, co-founder and CEO of XAmplify, introduces their marketing automation platform tailored for MSPs and IT service providers. The platfor...

676 Transforming Customer Support with Symoda

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wayne Creamer, founder and CEO of Symoda, returns to the IT Business Podcast to discuss the evolution of their customer-centric communication platform...

675 NodeWare: Patch Management Made Easy

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Uncle Marv and Matt Koenig catch up after a missed meeting at IT Nation Secure. They discuss NodeWare's continuous vulnerability management solution a...

674 Boost Your MSP's Efficiency with Strety

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Larry Garcia introduces Strety as a Business Operating System Software (BOSS) designed to help companies improve operational efficiency. The tool focu...

673 CheckRed: Revolutionizing Cloud Security for MSPs

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Patrick Clawson introduces CheckRed Security as a comprehensive cloud security SaaS solution that covers both cybersecurity and compliance aspects. Th...

672 Automating System Hardening: Senteon

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Uncle Marv interviews Zach Kromkowski from Senteon, a cybersecurity company participating in the IT Nation Pitch It Accelerator program. Senteon provi...

671 Revolutionizing MSP Contracts: Monjur

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Robert J. Scott, co-founder of Monjur, returns to the IT Business Podcast to discuss their contracts-as-a-service platform for IT managed service prov...

670 LionGuard's CEO Michelle Accardi

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Uncle Marv sits down with Michelle Accardi, CEO of LionGard, to explore the latest advancements in MSP technology and the exciting developments at Lio...

669 IT Nation Secure, Pax8Beyond & Swag

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Uncle Marv recaps his recent attendance at multiple tech conferences, focusing on IT Nation Secure and PAX 8 Beyond. He highlights key announcements f...

668 The Future of Cybersecurity: Todyl's Darrin Swan

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Uncle Marv welcomes Darrin Swan with Todyl to discuss the company's comprehensive cybersecurity platform designed for SMBs and MSPs. Darrein explains ...

667 The Future of IT: Cloud, AI, and Beyond

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Green, a veteran in the IT industry, joins Uncle Marv to discuss his extensive career and the changing landscape of technology. With over 25 yea...

666 Mastering Managed Services: Insights from Rex Frank

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rex Frank, a veteran in the managed services industry, shares his journey from working at a break-fix company to becoming a leader in managed services...

665 Leadership Lessons from Nancy Henriquez

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nancy Henriquez, an IT veteran with more than two decades of experience, joins Uncle Marv to discuss her career trajectory and the lessons she's learn...

664 Reduce Energy Costs with PC PowerSave

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Uncle Marv sits down with Daniel Ellis, the CEO and founder of PC PowerSave, to discuss the innovative software solution designed to reduce energy con...

663 DefensX: Secure Browsing Made Easy

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Introduction:Uncle Marv introduces the episode and the guest, Dave Maik from Defense X.Defense X is a cybersecurity company that participated in the I...

662 Streamline Microsoft CSP Billing with Xeneth

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cameron McFie introduces Xeneth's flagship product, MSPlus, which provides billing automation solutions for managed service providers. The software fo...

661 Innovative Cyber Insurance Solutions with SeedPod Cyber

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Uncle Marv sits down with Doug Kreitzberg, the founder and CEO of SeedPod Cyber, to explore the intricacies of cyber insurance tailored for managed se...

660 Growing a Successful IT Business: Matt Forman

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Uncle Marv kicks off the show by recounting his travel woes from the previous week, which prevented him from recording the live show. He then introduc...

659 SuperOps Joins Pax8 Marketplace: Empowering MSPs with VisionX

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Juan Fernandez, the Global Channel Chief of SuperOps, shares exciting announcements and insights from the Pax8Beyond event in Denver. He reveals that ...

658 Josh Liberman's Conference Insights; From Pax8Beyond

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Liberman, a veteran conference-goer, shares his insights from attending the Pax8 Beyond conference. He commends the impressive logistical executi...

657 Malwarebytes Unveils ThreatDown: Enterprise-Class SMB Security Solution

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Kane, representing Malwarebytes, joins the podcast to discuss the company's new product line, ThreatDown, which replaces their previous business...

655 Ken Patterson's Vision: Building a True MSP Community at Todyl

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this insightful episode, Ken Patterson, formerly of Pax8, joins Uncle Marv to discuss his new role at Todyl and his vision for building a true comm...

654 PAX 8 Beyond: Tim Golden Highlights Compliance Scorecard Version 5.0

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Golden, co-founder of Compliance Scorecard, joins Uncle Marv to discuss the latest version 5.0 release of their governance-as-a-service platform. ...

656 Michelle Ragusa-McBain: SonicWALL's Globetrotting Channel Chief

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Michelle Ragusa-McBain, Global Channel Chief at SonicWALL, joins Uncle Marv at PAX 8 Beyond 24 to discuss the company's recent developments and partne...

653 Threat Captain: Bridging the Gap Between Cybersecurity and Financial Risk

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Sponsor: Thread (www.getthread.com)=== Adam Anderson, co-founder of Threat Captain, joins the podcast to discuss his company's mission and it...

651 Overcoming MSP Security Sales Challenges with HighGround.io

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Sponsor: Thread (www.getthread.com)=== Mark Lamb, the founder and CEO of HighGround.io, joins the podcast to discuss his cybersecurity platfo...

652 Infima: Automated Security Awareness Training for MSPs

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Sponsor: Thread (www.getthread.com)=== Larry Meador, the Channel Chief at Infima, joins the IT Business Podcast to discuss Infima's cybersecu...

649 Aportio: The AI-Powered Email and Alert Management Game-Changer for MSPs

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Sponsor: Thread (www.getthread.com)=== Aportio Technologies is an IT service management startup that offers an AI-powered email and alert man...

648 IT Nation 2024: Jeff Bishop Shares ASIO Integration Updates

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff provides an update on the progress of integrating ConnectWise products into the ASIO unified platform. The next wave involves bringing the PSA, C...

650 ComplianceAid: Streamlining Compliance Documentation

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Sponsor: Thread (www.getthread.com)=== ComplianceAid is an AI-driven, multilingual cybersecurity compliance platform designed to assist MSPs ...

647 IT Nation Secure: Matt Lee & Bobby Jacobs

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Lee, known as the "most ethical hacker," joins the podcast to discuss the latest trends in cybersecurity. He shares insights on passwordless auth...

646 IT Nation Supports K9 for Warriors

08 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tim, a combat veteran who has served four tours and spent over five years in war zones, discusses how K9 for Warriors has transformed his life by pair...

645 Gregg Lalle - IT Nation's New General Manager

08 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg Lalle recently transitioned from leading the international sales teams at ConnectWise to becoming the General Manager of IT Nation. In this role...

644 The Secret Sauce of IT Nation Evolve Peer Groups

08 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andre Gilmore leads the IT Nation Evolve peer groups (formerly HTG peer groups acquired by ConnectWise in 2018) aimed at accelerating the growth of MS...

643 Peter Kujawa on Boosting MSP Profitability: Insights from IT Nation Secure

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Uncle Marv kicks off the episode by introducing Peter Kujawa from Service Leadership, a ConnectWise company that benchmarks MSPs and other tech servic...

642 Raffael Marty on MSP Cybersecurity: Insights from IT Nation Secure

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey folks, Uncle Marv here, coming to you live from IT Nation Secure in Orlando, Florida! In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Raffael...

641 MSP Success Story: Unbound Digital

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The episode kicks off with Uncle Marv providing updates on his recent trip to IT Nation Secure and the new podcast sponsor, TruGrid. He then welcomes ...

640 Interviews from Tampa - SuperOps Super Summit

01 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Uncle Marv here with the scoop from the SuperOps Super Summit. This was a tweener episode, recorded between conferences to give you the inside scoop. ...

639 ASCII Celebrates 40 Years

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASCII was founded in the early 1980s when Alan Weinberger recognized that independent computer dealers and service providers were the smartest people ...

638 Defining Your Ideal Client for Effective MSP Marketing

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Revisiting Strategic Marketing PlanningWe kick things off by revisiting the concept of having a strategic marketing plan before executing tactics. Tim...

637 Pax8 Beyond 2024 Preview with Rob Rae

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Catching Up with Rob RaeRob reflects on his first year at Pax8, describing the experience as intense but rewarding. He's impressed by the company's co...

636 Florida Man Tech Stories

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

N-able RMM RantFor two straight days, my RMM provider N-Able has been experiencing an SSO issue, preventing me from logging in or properly accessing c...

635 Kaseya's Nadir Merchant - Cooper, Copilot and More

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nadir explains that his primary focus is understanding customer needs and ensuring that Kaseya's product roadmaps address those needs. He emphasizes t...

634 Uncle Marv Visits Kaseya - Leaves Without Incident

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Marv explains that Kaseya had been inviting him to visit their offices for several months, and he finally accepted their invitation. He clarifies that...

633 Time is a Precious Resource

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cable Testing Tools RantUncle Marv expresses his frustration with a managed service provider who used a basic continuity tester for cable runs, leadin...

632 Consistent MSP Marketing with Paul Green

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul identifies two major mistakes: not doing enough marketing and doing it sporadically. He explains that many MSPs start as technicians who get an "...

631 Brook Lee Joins ScalePad as Director of Channel Development

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brook explains that the Director of Channel Development position at ScalePad was an opportunity she couldn't turn down, given the company's leadership...

630 I Almost Got Sued as an MSP (And How I Avoided It)

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Uncle Marv and Bradley Gross begin by discussing a recent lawsuit where an MSP was sued by a law firm client for $1 million due to a breach. They note...

629 Effective MSP Marketing with Taher Hamid

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Taher shares that one of the biggest mistakes MSPs make is trying to skip straight to lead generation without first building a strong inbound marketin...

628 Marketing Trends for MSPs (Insights from Matt Rodela)

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Rodela, Chief Executive Officer of Tech Marketing Engine, joins me today to discuss the common mistakes he sees MSPs making with their marketing ...

627 Parallels: Remote Access Solutions

05 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We start by discussing Parallels' core product, which still enables running Windows on Mac, but has expanded to support a variety of operating systems...

626 Kaseya Connect & Troubleshooting Wi-Fi

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The show begins with a commercial for the NetAlly EtherScope NXG, a network analyzer that supports Wi-Fi 6 and 6E. Uncle Marv then introduces the epis...

625 PitchIT 2024 Starts Now

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Lardo, the program manager for Pitch It, shares that this year's application process saw a record number of submissions, with a diverse group of ...

624 Navigating the Hybrid Work Revolution - Beyond Traditional VPNs

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The conversation begins with a discussion on the lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce. According to a survey conducted by Parallel...

623 Mastering Marketing for MSP Growth: Strategies, Challenges, and Metrics with Dave Scott

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Uncle Marv kicks off the episode by sharing a story about using his NetAlly EtherScope network tester to troubleshoot a client's fiber internet connec...

622 The Pumpkin Plan for Managed Service Providers

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Dave share the backstory behind writing "The Pumpkin Plan for MSPs." They explain how their personal experiences and mistakes in the industry...

621 Transform Your Profitability with StackTracker

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Introducing Stack Tracker for MSPsColin Knox explains that StackTracker goes beyond just mapping an MSP's technology stack. It focuses on the reseller...

620 Profit First for MSPs: How Lori Hardtke Found Financial Clarity

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lori Hardtke is a solo MSP owner who has been in the IT industry for many years, working in various roles such as IT manager at large companies like M...

619 Channel Pro Live & Swag Report

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Uncle Marv's recap of the Channel Pro Live eventUncle Marv starts by discussing his recent trip to Channel Pro Live in Orlando, Florida. He shares his...

618 Strategic Marketing for MSPs

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Uncle Marv and Tim Fitzpatrick dive into the challenges many MSPs face when it comes to marketing their businesses. Tim explains that the first step i...

617 Help Desk Best Practices with Coach and Brook

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Strap in for a strategic deep dive into the world of help desk management, where I reveal how transitioning to a specialized team structure can turn y...

616 ConnectWise RPA: AI Integration Mastery

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join the revolution of IT as we chat with Jeff Bishop from ConnectWise, who lifts the veil on the future of automation and AI. Our conversation takes ...

615 Celebrating 40 Years of ASCII

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The episode begins with Uncle Marv introducing the "star-studded crew" of guests, including Jerry Koutavas, the president of ASCII, Jessie Devine, the...

614 Community: MSP Unplugged

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When Paco LeBron and Rick Smith from MSP Unplugged drop by, you know you're in for some real talk about the tech industry's heartbeat—community and ...

613 Mastering Your Business Exit Strategy

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Planning for Business Exit and ProfitUnlock the secrets to a profitable business exit with Rayanne Buchianico in a conversation that will leave you wi...

612 Setting Up Your MSP for Financial Success

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

MSP Money Management TipsIn this insightful episode, Rayanne Buchianico emphasizes the significance of implementing an accounting system from the star...

611 MSP Money Strategies for Success

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

MSP Financial Tips for SuccessThis week, I'm joined by Raffi Jamgotchian, a masterful MSP who's carved out a niche in safeguarding financial firms. Ra...

610 Billing Tip: Bill for Everything

16 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Uncle Marv talks about the concept of billing for every aspect of service provision, highlighting the need to include travel expenses, phone consultat...

609 Practical Tips for Cash Flow Management

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the IT Business podcast, Uncle Marv discusses cash flow management with Heather Zeitzwolfe, a CPA and profit strategist. They delve...

608 Billing Tip: Devil in the Details

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I share insights gained from my attorney clients to help you enhance your billing practices and cash flow. Listen in as I recount a pivotal...

607 Star Studded Super Show Special

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our latest episode welcomes a panel brimming with influential voices, including Juan Fernandez from SuperOps, Uncle Marv of the IT Business Podcast, P...

606 Cork Inc.: The Cyber Warranty Solution for MSPs

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Navigating Cyber Coverage: Cork's Warranty vs. Traditional InsuranceNick Wolf introduces Cork Inc., a cyber warranty solution for MSPs to resell to th...

605 Inside the National Society of IT Service Providers

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Uncle Marv introduces the topic of the NSITSP, highlighting the necessity for IT service providers to have a voice in shaping industr...