Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)
Episodes
579 Black Friday Preview (with Jason Miller)
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the benefits and drawbacks of using the Rocketbook and the Remarkable, two digital note-taking devices. We also touch on the Bose TV speake...
578 Black Friday Preview (with Dawn Sizer)
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dawn starts out with her love for the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 laptop and how it's become a staple her business. We also mention the book "Traction" ...
577 Startup to Success: The Story of Thread with Matt Linn
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt shares the thrilling ride of Thread, from a start-up spark to a triumphant success, and the role their Maverick persona played in it. Get a glim...
576 IT Nation: After The Conference & Swag!
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look at IT Nation, the annual IT community event held in Orlando, Florida. We explore the vendors present at the event, the swag and shirts ...
IT Nation: Chillin' with Eric Anthony
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I am joined by Eric Anthony from All Things MSP, right in the heart of the IT Nation conference in Orlando, Florida. We discuss the unique experience...
Exploring ConnectWise: A Conversation with Jake Varghese
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Say hello to Jake Varghese, the Executive VP and General Manager for the Business Management Solutions at ConnectWise who shared his insights from the...
IT Nation Live with FortMesa
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Fisch with FortMesa discusses how his company helps service providers own the cybersecurity roadmap. He explains how FortMesa works with CompTIA'...
572 IT Nation Live with Ted Roller
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I chat with Ted Roller, CEO of Get Channeled, to learn about his approach to helping early-stage vendors build their channel program for MSPs to engag...
571 IT Nation Connect - Day 1
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
IT Nation Connect is the is one of the premier t-leadership conference for IT Professionals designed to promote education, inspiration, and networking...
570 IoT is Here, There and Everywhere
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Michael Skurla, Chief Product Officer at Radix IoTIn this episode, Michael joins Uncle Marv to discuss the world of IoT and its impact on IT pr...
569 Stop Marketing Like a Bottle of Water
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A bottle of water in a supermarket costs about .50. The same bottle of water cost $2 in a bar. In a high-quality restaurant or hotel it can be worth u...
568 ComplianceRisk is now Compliance Scorecard
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear the riveting tale of how Compliance Risk sprung to life from the minds of Tim and Matt Fox, and how they bagged the eye-watering $3.5 million inv...
567 Tech Audit: Hyper-V for RDP
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We had our hands full with converting 44 workstations from domain computers to remote ones, migrating files from one office to another, and transition...
566 Domotz and GlassWire: The Future of Network Monitoring
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Domotz is a network monitoring platform that helps service providers be more efficient and proactive in handling the systems they deploy on networks. ...
565 Leadership and Communication with Grace Judson
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the challenges of communication and managing people in the context of technology projects. The conversation covers various topics includ...
564 MSP Marketing After a $1.2 Million Phishing Attack
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andre started his IT journey at CompUSA, working his way up to become the CEO of a multi-million dollar business. We discuss how he got his start, and...
563 How to Solve the People Problems with Tech Projects
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
*** Grace Judson will be a guest on our live show, Wednesday, October 4 at 8 PM Eastern (www.itbusinesspodcast.com/live)Tech projects can sometimes go...
562 EmpathMSP: A Journey with Alex Farling and Wes Spencer
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EmpathMSP is a company that provides tools and resources to help MSPs (Managed Service Providers) improve their services and customer experience. Empa...
561 Cyberbacker: Virtual Assistant Services
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marvin Bee interviews Jason Stowe from Cyberbacker, a company that provides virtual assistant services. Cyberbacker offers a partnership between a vir...
560 CyberFOX 101
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What could be the ultimate choice between Threat Locker and Cyber Fox when it comes to cybersecurity for your business? Ali Johnston, a seasoned IT bu...
559 Techcon Unplugged 2023 - After the Conference
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The conference proved to be a grand event, celebrating the achievements of our tech community. The winners of the Best Partner Program, Best Presentat...
558 Techcon Unplugged 2023 Preview Show
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michael joins me to chat about the upcoming Techcon Unplugged conference. He shares his thoughts on preparing for a conference as a vendor and his per...
557 Revolutionizing Credential Management with Evo Security
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Evo Security is a cybersecurity company that focuses on Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions. Join us for an enlightening conversation with ...
556 Pax8's Path to Business Growth with Craig Donovan
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we chat with Craig, who discusses his crucial role as the bridge between external stakeholders and the internal teams designing the new Pax...
555 The MSP Corner Experience
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We understand how vital lead generation is for MSPs and the significance of influential leadership coupled with effective messaging. We also highlig...
554 NetAlly CyberScope: First Look!
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a closer look at the NetAlly CyberScope, the world's first handheld cybersecurity analyzer. We'll explore the features and ca...
553 How to say "thanks" to your clients
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as we converse with Lori Saitz, the CEO of Zen Rabbit, about the significance of appreciating clients and how it can positively impact our b...
552 NaviStack - Visualize Your Vendor Stack
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Watch the video recording here: https://youtu.be/msg6U6GXzUYNaviStack is a game-changer for IT service providers and vendors. This robust platform str...
551 ThreatLocker for the win?
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Uncle Marv discusses his choice between Threat Locker and CyberFox Elevate for privileged access management and auto elevation in his...
550 Shut Up and Listen!
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, Marvin talks about the importance of customer service in running a successful IT business. He emphasizes t...
549 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: Bizzity
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, host Marvin Bee interviews Ed Mana, the founder and CEO of Bizzity, a software-as-a-service platform aimed...
548 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: HacWare
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, host Marvin Bee speaks with Juan Fernandez, the channel chief, and Tiffany Ricks, the founder of HacWare. ...
547 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: Datastream Insurance
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, host Marvin Bee interviews Larry Meador, the channel chief for DataStream Insurance. DataStream is a speci...
546 Maximize Your Tech Return on Investment (ROI)
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, host Marvin Bee interviews Nathaniel Morris, from EQ Digital, on maximizing technological value for busine...
545 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: vCIOToolbox
22 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, host Marvin Bee and Sean Lardo discuss the ConnectWise PitchIT program, a shark tank-like competition for ...
544 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: Grok Stream
22 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, host Marvin Bee continues the summer series on the ConnectWise PitchIT program. He is joined by Sean Lardo...
543 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: Phalanx
22 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, host Marvin Bee and guest Sean Lardo discuss the ConnectWise 2023 Pitch It competition. PitchIT is a shark...
542 Do You Build Custom Servers?
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights:Marvin highlights the NetAlly AirCheck G3 Wireless Analyzer, a versatile tool for testing and analyzing Wi-Fi networks, and shares a real-w...
541 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: Orpheus Cyber
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, our guest is Karla Reffold, COO of Orpheus Cyber, a company specializing in vulnerability prioritization a...
540 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: B2BToolbox
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, Uncle Marv interviews Norm MacConkey from B2B Toolbox, formerly known as MPS Toolbox. B2B Toolbox provides...
539 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: ComplianceRisk.io
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, Uncle Marv and Sean Lardo discuss the upcoming Pitch IT competition by ConnectWise. They introduce Tim Gol...
538 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: BinoxMSP
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, Uncle Marv continues the summer series for the Connectwise Pitch It program. He interviews Walter Contrera...
537 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: Symoda
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wayne Creamer from Symoda joins the podcast to discuss their client-facing customer service platform. Symoda aims to improve the customer experience f...
536 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: Telivy
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast, Marvin Bee and Sean Lardo discuss the ConnectWise PitchIT program, a Shark Tank-style competition...
535 Closing out ASCII Edge in Tampa
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, Marvin Bee is joined by Lynn from ASCII and Technology Attorney Bradley Gross. They discuss the ASCIII Edg...
534 The Microsoft 365 Journey to the Cloud (Live Q&A)
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast," we took a deep dive into the Microsoft 365 Journey to the Cloud. We covered everything from enh...
533 The Microsoft 365 Journey to the Cloud (Part 3)
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Marvin Bee and Dinah Giles from Skyline IT Management discuss various topics related to Microsoft 365 and cloud migration. Th...
532 Introducing the MSP Corner
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast," the hosts discuss the importance of tailored content and videos for MSPs. They emphasize the ne...
531 The Microsoft 365 Journey to the Cloud (Part 2)
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Marvin Bee and Diana Giles continue their discussion about Microsoft 365 and setting up clients in the cloud. They start by b...
530 The Microsoft 365 Journey to the Cloud (Part 1)
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Marvin Bee is joined by Diana Giles from Skyline IT Management to discuss the benefits and process of transitioning to Microsoft 365 ...
529 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: getKambium
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, Marvin Bee and Sean Lardo discuss ConnectWise's pitching program for 2023, which will take place in Orland...
528 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: Kamanja
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, Marvin Bee and Sean Lardo discuss ConnectWise's pitch competition and its aim to find innovative vendors i...
527 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: Nodeware
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, Marvin Bee and Sean Lardo discuss ConnectWise's PitchIT program and interview Matthew Koenig from NodeWare...
526 Summer Tech Gadgets Deals and Ideas
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this live stream of the IT Business Podcast, Marv introduces his guest, Erin Lawrence, who runs the blog Tech Gadgets Canada. They discuss tech gad...
525 Unscripted July 5, 2023
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, Uncle Marv updates everyone on recent events and upcoming live streams. Thanks to Eric Anthony, from All T...
524 Ed Manna - Live at ASCII Edge
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, Marvin Bee interviews Ed Manna from Bizzity about their podcasting setups and the equipment they use. Ed s...
523 Joel Zaidspiner - Live at ASCII Edge
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, Marvin Bee interviews Joel Zaidspiner, the Vice President of Channel Pro Network. Joel shares insights abo...
522 Pax8Beyond with Michelle Accardi and Scott Chasin
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, Marvin Bee interviews Michelle Accardi from Liongard and Scott Chasin, the Chief Technology Officer of PA...
521 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: ChatStyle
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, Marvin Bee and Sean Lardo discuss the ConnectWise Pitch It program for 2023, which is a Shark Tank-style c...
520 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: MSP Camp
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MSP Camp is a marketing company that specializes in creating marketing campaigns for MSP (Managed Service Provider) businesses. They offer ready-made ...
519 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: Zen Contract
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ZenContract is a cloud-based IT contract and proposal management tool designed specifically for MSPs. It is an all-in-one contract compliance manageme...
518 Brittany Hodak - Live from ASCII Edge
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marvin Bee interviews Brittany Hodak, a keynote speaker and author, at the ASCII Edge event in Clearwater, FL. Brittany discusses the importance of cu...
517 CyberFOX - Live from ASCII Edge
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, host Marvin Bee interviews Jackie Hanlon from Cyber Fox, an emerging vendor in the cybersecurity industry....
516 Pax8Beyond with Matt Horning and David Powell
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast, host Marvin Bee interviews Matt Horning from Blue Tree Technology, an MSP (Managed Service Provid...
515 Podcast Crossover with All Things MSP
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Anthony is a technology expert and the founder of the All Things MSP Facebook page. He has owned his own break/fix and managed services companies...
514 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: Sales MatureIT
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the IT Business Podcast with Marvin Bee and Sean Lardo. In this summer series of the ConnectWise PitchIT program, they d...
513 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: DefenseX
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast, Marvin Bee and his guest, Sean Lardo, discuss the Connectwise PitchIT program. They explain that ...
512 Live from ASCII Edge: Sean and Jerry
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast, Marvin Bee is joined by Jerry Koutavas from ASCII and Sean "the Man of Summer" Lardo from Connect...
511 Pax8Beyond with Bradley Gross
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marvin Bee interviews Bradley Gross, a technology lawyer, at the Pax8Beyond conference. They discuss the importance of MSP agreements that cover the r...
510 Pax8Beyond with Ryan Walsh and Mike Wise
24 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Walsh is a co-founder of Pax8 and currently serves as the Chief Strategy Officer. Ryan was recently selected as a Channel Futures 2023 Channel In...
509 Pax8Beyond with Michael Goldstein and Nick Heddy
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Goldstein is the CEO of LAN Infotech, an award-winning IT managed services provider based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Nick Heddy is the Chie...
508 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: Aquila Clouds
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aquila Clouds is a cloud management company that provides cloud finance management tools for businesses. They offer a SaaS platform that manages, moni...
507 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: Monjur
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Monjur offers cloud-based Contracts-as-a-Service solution to give MSPs greater protection against cybersecurity and ransomware risks. The agreements a...
506 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: Thread
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thread is the world's first service collaboration platform that connects people across businesses to deliver incredible service collaboratively. Threa...
505 Pax8Beyond with Paco Lebron
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paco Lebron is the CEO and Founder of ProdigyTeks Inc., an MSP located in the West Loop of Chicago. He is also the host of MSP Unplugged, a live, week...
504 Women CEOs of the Channel on Diversity and Inclusion
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The IT Business podcast presents a panel discussion on diversity and inclusion with two accomplished CEOs in the channel, Emily Glass and Michelle Acc...
503 Pax8Beyond with Brian Kane and Caroline Goles
17 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast," Brian Kane and Caroline Goles discuss the highlights of the Pax8Beyond Conference 2023. 10:28:...
502 Rob Rae Kicks Off Pax8Beyond
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The inaugural Pax8Beyond 2023 was held on June 11-13, 2023, at the Gaylord Rockies Hotel in Denver, Colorado and was attended by over 1000 IT service ...
501 Pax8Beyond 2023 After The Conference
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The inaugural Pax8Beyond 2023 was held on June 11-13, 2023, at the Gaylord Rockies Hotel in Denver, Colorado. The event was curated specifically for p...
500 IT Business Podcast Party!
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Guests: Dawn Sizer, 3rd Element Consulting - https://www.3rdelementconsulting.com/Tom Bull, Two River Computer - https://www.tworivercomputer.com/Mat...
499 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: Scalable MSP
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Scalable MSP is a company that helps MSPs unlock efficiency, profitability, and time. They provide tailored 1:1 coaching and implement proven best pra...
498 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: Fort Mesa
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
FortMesa is a cybersecurity program that provides world-class cybersecurity programs for organizations without a security professional on staff. Pitc...
497 Why Am I Doing This?
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The next few weeks are going to be a whirlwind. I thought I would sit down and share some thoughts as to why. And, show #500 is coming! === Show Info...
496 MSP Business Development with Matt Mulcahy
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Mulcahy is the Director of Business Development at ProSource, a technology solution provider outside of Orlando, Florida. He oversees all sale...
495 A Conversation with ChatGPT
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The book was created using ChatGPT and was completed in less than a week. The book features a conversation between Franklin Taggart and ChatGPT about ...
494 Is Your Backup Cyber Resilient?
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
BackupAssist is a backup software that provides a variety of features for backing up Windows servers. Chang created the software as a challenge from a...
493 Ann Westerheim the CyberFit Guru
20 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ann and I met a panelists for the topic "How to sell cybersecurity to small and medium sized companies."We also share a love for ripping the edges off...
492 Florida Man Mike Smith
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Smith is the host of the Mike Tech Show podcast, a technology and computer podcast that discusses cool sites, software, tips, and tricks that wil...
491 Unscripted 5-10-23
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Show SummaryJunior doesn't know how to change the desktop backgroundVulnerability Scanner by DefendifyDatto Backup to SynologyBarry has an ex-client t...
490 A Florida Woman in Studio
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ZLH Enterprises began as a telecommunications business solutions provider more than two decades ago and has since transformed into a technology consul...
489 Server Failed After Offboarding... Now What?
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stanley Louissaint also joins the show to share his take on what you should be responsible for after you've handed off your client. === Links for thi...
488 Tech on the Beach with Ali Johnston
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alicia is the founder of Bel Tech Services. She is a technical expert with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry that began in Fort Lauderdal...
487 Offboarding with a Smile: 3 Best Practices to Saying Goodbye
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all know it's important to know how to offboard clients in a way that leaves them feeling satisfied and valued. In this podcast, I'll share my tips...
486 Fifty-Five Minutes with Michael
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the importance of community in the tech industry. Michael shares his experiences with various organizations and events. He also mentions hi...
485 The Accidental Computer Tutor
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Scott is also the host of a very popular podcast called What Was That Like, where he interviews guests who have gone through unusual or extraordinary ...
484 Diversity in Tech: Stories and Insights from Women in the Industry
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I aimed to highlight the importance of diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. Amy and Dawn shared their experiences and challe...
483 Is Automated Pen Testing a Thing?
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We answer an important question out of the gate, can penetration testing really be automated? The short answer is yes. Vonahi Security is MSP (Manage...
482 Storytime: XChange 2023, Swag and IT Etiquette
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The XChange Conference organized by the Channel Company is an annual event that brings together technology industry leaders, vendors, and solution pro...
481 Have Better Conversations With Your Clients
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Guests: Adam Walter and Sean Lardo join the show to discuss the concept of asking better questions of your clients and then "listening" to their answe...
480 Reconcile Your Billable Monthly Services
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gradient MSP is a platform designed to help Managed Service Providers (MSPs) grow through data and billing integrations. Gradient MSP's Synthesize int...