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Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)Giant Rocketship: Smarter Ticketing (EP 823)In this lively episode of Uncle Marv’s IT Business Podcast, Marvin Bee sits down with Dustin Puryear, CEO and founder of Giant Rocketship, for a candid, insightful, and often hilarious conversation about the real-world challenges of automating helpdesk operations. Dustin, a former MSP owner himself, shares how Giant Rocketship is changing the game for IT service providers by using AI to optimize ticket flow, rebalance workloads, and keep both techs and clients happy-without losing the human touch that sets great MSPs apart.Why Listen?Get actionable strategies for automating your MSP’s helpdesk without losing the...
2025-05-1450 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)765 Chris Keith: Hire SmarterUncle Marv kicks off the podcast catching us up on his busy week at IT Expo in Fort Lauderdale, complete with a listener luncheon and MSP panel appearance! He also gives us an update on his ongoing Office 365 migration saga (we've all been there, right?). The main event is a return visit from Chris Keith of Hirexe, diving deep into the benefits of hiring South African staff to augment your IT organization. Chris shares how Hirexe helps MSPs go beyond just finding help desk techs, and how they can even source talent for marketing, SEO, and more! T...
2025-02-131h 03
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)764 Navigating the Cyber Incident "Boom"In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, Uncle Marv hosts cybersecurity expert Matthew Fisch and Attorney Christopher Regan to discuss the crucial "boom" moment during a cyber incident. They explore what happens when a cybersecurity disaster strikes and how to respond effectively. The conversation kicks off by defining what "boom" means in cybersecurity terms. Matt explains that it's not always a sudden event but can be a process that unfolds over weeks or months. They stress the importance of staying calm and having a well-prepared incident response plan. Chris, a seasoned privacy attorney, shares in...
2025-02-061h 00
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)763 Solving MSP Hiring Woes with Chris KeithUncle Marv welcomes Chris Keith, founder of HireXE, to discuss the challenges of hiring in the IT and MSP space. Chris shares his entrepreneurial journey, from digital advertising to creating a hanger company, before focusing on solving the talent acquisition problem in the channel. HireXE's unique approach involves tapping into the South African talent pool, where Chris has found high-quality, cost-effective professionals familiar with the MSP industry. He explains how their rigorous vetting process and full-time employment model benefit both MSPs and employees. The conversation covers the specifics of HireXE's services, including their month-to-month contracts, se...
2025-02-0435 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)762 GhostGPT: AI Hacking Threat or Hype?Uncle Marv welcomes Ryan Miller, Chief Information Security Officer at RootPoint, to discuss the latest trends in cybersecurity. They dive into the recent buzz around Ghost GPT, an AI-powered tool that's causing concern in the tech world. Ryan offers a balanced perspective, explaining that while such tools may make certain hacking tasks easier, they don't necessarily lower the barrier to entry for cybercriminals as much as some fear. The conversation shifts to the challenges of managing IT security in today's landscape. Ryan shares insights on the importance of proper security practices, including the need for comprehensive endpoint p...
2025-01-301h 04
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)761 Action-Packed Marketing Tips with Cat OrsiniIn this episode of Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast, host Marv welcomes Cat Orsini, a marketing strategist with a fresh take on business growth. Cat dives into her journey from using manipulative "bro marketing" techniques to developing a more authentic, relationship-focused approach. Cat introduces her concept of the Action Incubator and explains how she helps businesses create "firework experiences" to shorten sales cycles. She emphasizes the importance of understanding different buyer types and tailoring marketing strategies accordingly. Cat also shares insights on common mistakes businesses make when trying to scale, including automating failure instead of success and t...
2025-01-2941 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)760 Revolutionizing MSP Communications with bvoipIn this engaging episode of the IT Business Podcast, Uncle Marv sits down with George Bardissi, founder of bvoip and MSP Initiative. George opens up about his transition from running an MSP to creating a VoIP solution specifically designed for IT service providers. He discusses the challenges of balancing multiple ventures and the importance of valuing one's time in the MSP world. George explains how bvoip's OneStream platform integrates deeply with popular PSA and ticketing systems, automating call logging and enhancing customer service for MSPs. He shares insights on why many MSPs hesitate to resell VoIP services a...
2025-01-2448 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)759 State of the IT Business Podcast 2025In 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 i...
2025-01-2327 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)758 Liongard's Roar: Michelle Accardi and Brook LeeIn this episode, Uncle Marv welcomes Michelle Accardi, CEO of Liongard, and Brooke Lee, the new VP of Community and Channel, to discuss Liongard's recent successes and future plans. The conversation kicks off with Michelle explaining Liongard's rapid growth, including new integrations and high-profile hires like David Powell as CRO. Brooke shares her excitement about joining Liongard and her plans to strengthen community engagement through webinars, partner advisory councils, and the Liongard Academy. The discussion then dives into Liongard's advanced automated documentation, cyber asset discovery, and asset inventory features, highlighting how these tools can benefit MSPs. ...
2025-01-1653 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)757 Kaseya Shakeup? Fred Voccola - From CEO to Vice ChairUncle Marv brings us a special edition of the IT Business Podcast, diving into the recent shakeup at Kaseya. Fred Voccola, CEO for the past decade, is transitioning to Vice Chairman after leading the company to over $1.5 billion in annual recurring revenue. This move comes as Kaseya eyes a potential public offering. To break down this news, Uncle Marv brings on Dave Sobel, host of MSP Radio and former vendor channel member. Dave offers insights into the timing of the announcement, the implications for Kaseya's future, and how this fits into broader industry trends. The co...
2025-01-1024 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)756 Merry New Year 2025!Welcome to the first episode of 2025 for the IT Business Podcast! Uncle Marv starts the year with a bang, sharing the latest industry moves and shakeups. From new job announcements to promotions, he covers it all, including the big news at LionGuard with Brook Lee and David Powell joining the team. Marv touches on upcoming guests and events, including the Florida Man Games in March and his attendance at ThreatLocker's Zero Trust World in February. He also teases exciting new content focused on NetAlly tools, promising in-depth, practical demonstrations for IT professionals. The episode takes a...
2025-01-0942 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)753 DNSFilter: Threat Detection 7 Days FasterUncle Marv sits down with Richie Wade, Manager of Sales Engineering at DNSFilter, to explore the cutting-edge world of DNS security. Richie shares insights on how DNSFilter is leveraging AI to detect threats up to 7 days faster than traditional methods, catching 70% of threats with their in-house solution. The conversation dives into DNSFilter's recent integrations with major PSAs like ConnectWise and Datto Autotask, aimed at streamlining workflows for MSPs. Richie explains how these integrations minimize administrative workload and improve billing accuracy. Uncle Marv and Richie also discuss the changing cybersecurity landscape, with Richie revealing a 14% increase in...
2024-12-0929 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)752 Get Hard with Senteon's Zach KromkowskiUncle Marv welcomes Zach Kromkowski, co-founder and CEO of Senteon, and winner of the 2024 IT Nation Pitch It competition. Zach kicks things off by sharing his recent transition to van life, discussing the challenges and goals behind this lifestyle change, including plans to visit MSP partners across the country. The conversation shifts to the state of MSP conferences, with Zach offering his perspective on the increasing number and scale of events. He emphasizes the importance of lowering barriers for innovative startups to participate and suggests more focused, skill-based conference tracks. Zach then dives into Senteon's jo...
2024-12-0557 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)576 IT Nation: After The Conference & Swag!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 available, and the keynote speaker, Jesse Cole, the founder of Fans First Entertainment and the owner of the Savannah Bananas. We discuss the concept of hyper-automation and the platforms used to integrate all the tools. We also talk about the ChannelProgram, an MSP vendor platform, and their product reviews, industry event calendar, and vendor management platform. === Swag WinnersBest Swag: The Channel Program - https://ch...
2023-11-1652 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)IT Nation: Chillin' with Eric AnthonyI 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 of being at an event like IT Nation and how media is often seen as an adjacent part of the conference. We also talk about equipment and gear for podcasting, live streaming, and webinars. We consider the idea of putting together a 'gear summit' with other industry members and attendees of the conference.=== Links from the showWebsite: https://www.connectwise.com/=== Show Information
2023-11-1517 minUncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)Exploring ConnectWise: A Conversation with Jake VargheseSay 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 Connect in Orlando. Jake unpacks the seven-product portfolio of ConnectWise, demonstrating how these tools are designed to save both time and money for MSPs. ASIO, the only platform in the managed services space that is purpose-built for MSPs and TSPs, provides a consistent user experience and management, a secure layer, and a consistent way to ingest data and metadata. === Links from the showWebsite: https://www.connectwise.co...
2023-11-1114 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)IT Nation Live with FortMesaMatt Fisch with FortMesa discusses how his company helps service providers own the cybersecurity roadmap. He explains how FortMesa works with CompTIA's Trustmark program and how they are partnering with over 150 service providers to help them with marketing, sales, mapping their stack to security outcomes, and interpreting different standards. Matt also shares how FortMesa takes the hundreds of things that need to happen throughout the year to succeed in a plan for standards based cybersecurity and uses workflows to make sure the right tasks are delivered to the right people at the right time. Finally, he emphasizes the importance...
2023-11-1111 minUncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)572 IT Nation Live with Ted RollerI 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 engage, adopt, and succeed. We also explore the advantages of Cloud Radial and other companies that MSPs should take note of, as well as the exciting pre-launch of Uncompromised, a security posture built around the MSPs providing for their corporate customers. Finally, Ted and I talk about possible solutions for protecting laptops and mobile devices for MSPs with customers rarely in the office and the fatigue of security products.=== Links from the...
2023-11-1015 minUncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)571 IT Nation Connect - Day 1IT Nation Connect is the is one of the premier t-leadership conference for IT Professionals designed to promote education, inspiration, and networking in the community. This year the conference is at Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel near Sea World.Help IT Nation raise $50,000 and save two lives! K9s for Warriors saves the dog, and the dog saves for Warrior!http://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/1nqmta?vid=123oq9=== PitchIT 2023 Finalists1st Place: Thread - https://thread.solutions/en2nd Place: vCIOToolbox - https://vciotoolbox.com/Steak Knives: Nodeware...
2023-11-0907 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)570 IoT is Here, There and EverywhereGuest: 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 professionals. They talk about how IoT is not just about devices, but about systems and making them talk system to system to get more of an outcome from it. Michael gives an example of how IoT can be used in the building space to connect systems for heating and air conditioning, security, lighting, and fire services to determine air conditioning loads that were running about four times the other facilities...
2023-11-0744 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)569 Stop Marketing Like a Bottle of WaterA 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 up to $3. At an airport or on a plane, you may be charged up to $5. The bottle and the brand is the same, the only thing that changes is the place. Each place gives a different value to the same product. When you feel like you are worth nothing and everyone around you belittles you, change places, do not stay there. Have the courage to change places and go to a...
2023-11-0237 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)568 ComplianceRisk is now Compliance ScorecardHear 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 investment. Get the lowdown on Compliance Risk's growth trajectory, their product roadmap, and their grand plans for IT Nation. We also hear about Bellini Capital's mission to invest in companies that make the world safer, smarter, and more sustainable, and the philanthropic work they are doing in Tampa, Florida.=== Links from the showCompliance Risk receives a $3.5 million investment from Bellini Capital: https://tinyurl.com/5ddr3fb5
2023-10-2650 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)567 Tech Audit: Hyper-V for RDPWe had our hands full with converting 44 workstations from domain computers to remote ones, migrating files from one office to another, and transitioning 51 users to new RDS servers. This included setting up one physical server with two Hyper-V servers. The project is part one of a $150,000 network upgrade. The law firm had seven offices, but due to the pandemic and the shift to remote work, they consolidated their offices. You'll also get to hear about my struggles with an office administrator who isn't an IT professional, and how I navigated the challenge of orchestrating this upgrade for t...
2023-10-1955 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)566 Domotz and GlassWire: The Future of Network MonitoringDomotz is a network monitoring platform that helps service providers be more efficient and proactive in handling the systems they deploy on networks. Domotz provides remote connectivity into platforms, configuration backups, and alerts when changes have been made on the infrastructure. Domotz has announced a channel partner program to offer better support, discounts, and tiered pricing. The program aims to create an effective channel where everyone gets their fair share of margins. The benefits of the program include priority support, regular updates, and access to beta features. Domotz has also acquired GlassWire for business, a Wi...
2023-10-1155 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)565 Leadership and Communication with Grace JudsonWe talk about the challenges of communication and managing people in the context of technology projects. The conversation covers various topics including the importance of effective communication, the impact of change on individuals, the need to involve stakeholders, and the difficulties faced by tech professionals who may not possess strong interpersonal skills.Soft skills is no longer the phrase to use. Beyond technical skills, Grace emphasizes the need for 'workplace essential skills' in the tech industry. Leaders must listen, be flexible, be open to different perspectives, and welcome diverse opinions; no-oriented questions and options are also important.
2023-10-0556 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)564 MSP Marketing After a $1.2 Million Phishing AttackAndre 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 his journey from growing up in Miami Gardens to taking jobs setting up computers for high-end clients. He shares how he was able to navigate his way through a non-compete agreement and find success in the managed services and cybersecurity space.He also explains how he applied the 80/20 rule to his business by firing 80% of his clients and shifting his focus to the top 20%. That leads to a...
2023-10-0135 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)563 How to Solve the People Problems with Tech Projects*** 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 off the rails, and more often than not, it is people-related issues that are to blame. Communication, or rather, the lack of it, can be a project's undoing. We discuss the significance of communication in any project, from acknowledging the "curse of knowledge" to setting clear boundaries. During our exploration of these predicaments with Grace Judson, we uncover how understanding each individual's response to a project and calling for reinforcements for la...
2023-09-3039 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)562 EmpathMSP: A Journey with Alex Farling and Wes SpencerEmpathMSP is a company that provides tools and resources to help MSPs (Managed Service Providers) improve their services and customer experience. EmpathMSP's goal is to help MSPs become more successful and profitable by providing them with the tools and resources they need to succeed in a competitive market. === Links from the showWebsite: www.empathmsp.comFlorida Man Bitten 41 Times by Rabid Otter: https://tinyurl.com/28k2sp82=== Upcoming Eventshttps://www.dattocon.com/: October 2-4, 2023, at the Intercontinental in Miami Florida. DattoCon is an annual educational and networking e...
2023-09-2840 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)561 Cyberbacker: Virtual Assistant ServicesMarvin Bee interviews Jason Stowe from Cyberbacker, a company that provides virtual assistant services. Cyberbacker offers a partnership between a virtual assistant and the client to take tasks off their plate and help them grow their business. They have a rigorous onboarding process and value assessment for their applicants, and they work with clients to evaluate their business needs and create a job description for their virtual assistant. Cyberbacker also provides training and support for their virtual assistants and holds them accountable for hitting KPIs. The company serves a variety of industries, not just tech, and has a global...
2023-09-2230 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)559 Techcon Unplugged 2023 - After the ConferenceThe conference proved to be a grand event, celebrating the achievements of our tech community. The winners of the Best Partner Program, Best Presentation, and Best Swag awards are announced with much fanfare. The Best Partner Program award went to Tech Tribe, while Michael Creen of Solutions Granted clinched the Best Presentation award. Threat Locker, with their consistently excellent swag, bagged the Best Swag award. Our very own Jason Miller defended his title as Community Champ. Tech Tribe took home the award for the Best Partner Program while Michael Creen won the Best Presentation award. Threat Locker e...
2023-09-141h 06
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)558 Techcon Unplugged 2023 Preview ShowMichael joins me to chat about the upcoming Techcon Unplugged conference. He shares his thoughts on preparing for a conference as a vendor and his perspective on attending conferences as a vendor, saying he looks for events where MSPs attend and focuses on smaller MSPs rather than very large ones.Michael talks about preparing for presentations at different events. They bring up past ASCII Cup competitions, with Michael going for a three-peat this year. Gabriel, Michael's son, joins briefly to promote Solutions Granted and say he's looking forward to hockey tryouts.As a side note...
2023-09-0756 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)557 Revolutionizing Credential Management with Evo SecurityEvo Security is a cybersecurity company that focuses on Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions. Join us for an enlightening conversation with Nick Wolf as we unpack the importance of privileged access management, multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, and passwordless logins for small to medium-sized businesses. Hear about how Evo Security provides all these features in a single platform for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to white label and resell to their end user customers.Evo Secure Login: Evo Secure Login is a feature that allows users to log in securely to Evo Security's platform. It provides a s...
2023-08-3141 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)556 Pax8's Path to Business Growth with Craig DonovanJoin 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 8. We explore the significance of listening systems, advisory councils, and focus groups in understanding and delivering what the ecosystem needs. Craig shares how his role focuses on creating a three-sided marketplace that serves partners, customers, and vendors, offering unique experiences for each stakeholder. Pax8 is a company that offers a cloud marketplace for businesses to buy, sell, and manage cloud solutions, The Pax8 Marketplace is a platform that allows bu...
2023-08-3019 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)553 How to say "thanks" to your clientsListen 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 business relationships. We explore the law of reciprocity, and how sending a simple thank you to your clients can create an environment of loyalty and trust. Lori takes us through her journey of creating and scaling Zen Rabbit, a business centered around thanking clients through unique gifts like the Gratitude Cookie.Join us as we brainstorm creative and thoughtful ways to thank our clients, building stronger relationships beyond the traditional coffee...
2023-08-101h 07
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)552 NaviStack - Visualize Your Vendor StackWatch the video recording here: https://youtu.be/msg6U6GXzUYNaviStack is a game-changer for IT service providers and vendors. This robust platform streamlines your access to content, white-label materials, technical documentation, and sales collateral from all your vendors, all in one place. Plus, it offers a seamless way to communicate with your vendor ecosystem directly within the portal. NaviStack also facilitates communication with vendors directly within the portal, making it easier for IT service providers to grow their businesses.Peel back the layers of vendor-partner communication as we delve into the challenges and...
2023-08-0942 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)Let's Start with UnHealthy HabitsHost Marvin Bee welcomes listeners to another episode of "My Unhealthy Podcast," emphasizing the importance of positive change for a better life. He clarifies that the podcast's content is for general purposes only and that any medical topics discussed do not serve as diagnoses or treatments. Marvin Bee introduces his personal goal of losing ten pounds as a starting point for self-improvement.The podcast will focus on various aspects of unhealthiness, including habits, physical health, and mental well-being. It draws insights from health site behealthful.io and plans to cover topics such as unhealthy eating habits, lack of exercise, and...
2023-08-0811 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)551 ThreatLocker for the win?In this episode, Uncle Marv discusses his choice between Threat Locker and CyberFox Elevate for privileged access management and auto elevation in his IT business. He provides insights into his decision-making process and explains why he ultimately chose Threat Locker due to its zero-trust approach, application whitelisting, and ring fencing capabilities.Key Takeaways:Uncle Marv shares his experience with renting a vehicle from SIXT and suggests sticking with reliable service providers even if the price is slightly higher.Marvin talks about his decision to choose Threat Locker over CyberFox Elevate for privileged access management due to...
2023-08-0336 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)550 Shut Up and Listen!In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, Marvin talks about the importance of customer service in running a successful IT business. He emphasizes the significance of active listening to understand customer needs and frustrations. Marvin shares his experiences and interactions with clients over the years, emphasizing the value of giving full attention, avoiding interruptions, and showing empathy to build strong client relationships.Key Takeaways:Prioritize active listening: Focus completely on the customer, avoid distractions, and let them speak without interruptions.Clarify and paraphrase: Repeat back to the customer what you heard to ensure understanding.Show...
2023-07-2741 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)549 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: BizzityIn 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 at helping managed service providers (MSPs) improve their sales and marketing processes. Bizzity focuses on making sales and marketing faster and easier for MSPs, helping them save time, boost revenue, and focus on growing their business. The platform offers features such as streamlined quoting processes, efficient integration with other tools, fast data syncing, and real-time analytics and reporting.Overall, Bizzity aims to provide MSPs with a comprehensive solution to enhance their sales and...
2023-07-2621 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)548 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: HacWareIn this episode of the IT Business Podcast, host Marvin Bee speaks with Juan Fernandez, the channel chief, and Tiffany Ricks, the founder of HacWare. HacWare is a startup competing in ConnectWise's PitchIT program, which aims to find vendors with emerging technologies that complement ConnectWise's ecosystem and support MSPs.HacWare provides a 100% automated phishing simulation and security awareness training platform to educate end-users on identifying and avoiding phishing attempts. Their platform utilizes generative AI to create targeted phishing simulations based on real phishing trends and user vulnerabilities. HacWare's reporting goes beyond simple pass/fail results, providing insights...
2023-07-2620 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)547 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: Datastream InsuranceIn this episode of the IT Business Podcast, host Marvin Bee interviews Larry Meador, the channel chief for DataStream Insurance. DataStream is a specialty cyber insurance-only broker with over 40 different carriers in their portfolio. They focus on partnering with MSPs and MSSPs to help their SMB clients get insured. The company uses AI and machine learning to analyze data, enabling them to offer better products and help MSPs get ahead of the insurance process. The discussion revolves around the misconceptions surrounding cyber insurance and the recent increase in premiums due to a lack of understanding from some insurance carriers.
2023-07-2619 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)546 Maximize Your Tech Return on Investment (ROI)In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, host Marvin Bee interviews Nathaniel Morris, from EQ Digital, on maximizing technological value for businesses. They discuss how technology is an expensive investment, and many companies fail to get the most value out of it due to improper deployment, redundancies, and lack of understanding of its impact on the business. Nathaniel emphasizes that technical teams need to understand the business context and articulate how technology can enable better capabilities and deliver more value to the company.Nathaniel explains how companies can identify issues with their culture, trust, and clarity...
2023-07-2646 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)545 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: vCIOToolboxIn this episode of the IT Business Podcast, host Marvin Bee and Sean Lardo discuss the ConnectWise PitchIT program, a shark tank-like competition for emerging vendor technologies and services that complement the ConnectWise ecosystem and support the MSP mission. They introduce Brian Doyle, co-founder and CEO of vCIOToolbox, a unified platform for VCIOs and VCsOs to engage with their customers, build roadmaps, and guide them towards using technology to improve their organizations. vCIOToolbox consists of two core products: On-Point Manage and Cyberance, which help MSPs build cyber programs for their customers and create new revenue streams. Brian e...
2023-07-2214 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)544 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: Grok StreamIn 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, who explains that PitchIT is a shark tank-like competition sponsored by ConnectWise. The featured vendor in this episode is Josh Kindiger from Grok Stream, a company specializing in AI and machine learning for operations centers of MSPs. They integrate with various systems, helping MSPs proactively and predictively identify and fix problems in real-time, aiming for self-healing operations. Their multi-tenant platform ensures data security and offers efficient implementation, showcasing value in a s...
2023-07-2215 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)543 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: PhalanxIn 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 tank-like competition sponsored by ConnectWise, seeking emerging vendors in the IT space that complement ConnectWise's ecosystem and support the mission of managed service providers (MSPs). The guest for this episode is Ian Garrett from Phalanx, a lightweight data loss prevention and document mapping solution. Phalanx offers data protection by encrypting sensitive documents across various workspaces like Office 365 and Google Workspaces, making it a valuable tool for MSPs serving clients in finance, government c...
2023-07-2217 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)542 Do You Build Custom Servers?Highlights:Marvin highlights the NetAlly AirCheck G3 Wireless Analyzer, a versatile tool for testing and analyzing Wi-Fi networks, and shares a real-world use case during a client visit.He talks about his experience in building custom servers for a major network upgrade project and compares the cost and convenience of doing so with established vendors like HP, Dell, and Lenovo.Marvin seeks advice from the community on installing Hyper-V for the first time and asks for tips and gotchas to look out for during the process.The podcast also promotes TechCon Unplugged, an upcoming event for IT professionals...
2023-07-2038 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)536 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: TelivyIn this episode of Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast, Marvin Bee and Sean Lardo discuss the ConnectWise PitchIT program, a Shark Tank-style competition for emerging and innovative vendors. They are joined by Naren Sathiya from Telivy, a company that automates cybersecurity risk assessments. Telivy helps identify and analyze cyber liabilities across various security areas and offers remediation plans through partner vendors. They also assist MSPs in educating clients about their cyber liabilities and can help save on insurance costs. The episode highlights Telivy's focus on risk advisory for MSPs and the growing importance of digital risks for small businesses.
2023-07-1613 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)535 Closing out ASCII Edge in TampaIn this episode of the IT Business Podcast, Marvin Bee is joined by Lynn from ASCII and Technology Attorney Bradley Gross. They discuss the ASCIII Edge event in Tampa Florida, and the upcoming Taste of Success, which are local dinner learns organized by the ASCII group. The dinner learns offer an intimate setting for MSPs to network and learn from industry experts like Bradley Gross and Corey from new so. The hosts emphasize the importance of keeping the events small and conversational. The podcast concludes with plans to expand the Taste of Success to more locations in the future.
2023-07-1407 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)533 The Microsoft 365 Journey to the Cloud (Part 3)In this podcast episode, Marvin Bee and Dinah Giles from Skyline IT Management discuss various topics related to Microsoft 365 and cloud migration. They cover subjects like licenses, cloud adoption, client criteria for migration, hybrid scenarios, customization and branding, and the cost considerations of transitioning to premium licenses. They also touch upon topics like calendar sharing and deploying Windows 10 using cloud configuration. The episode concludes with an invitation to a live show July 12, 2023 where they will answer questions from the audience. Highlights:Discussion on licenses and the difference between standard, basic, and premium licenses.Importance of cloud mi...
2023-07-1227 minUncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)531 The Microsoft 365 Journey to the Cloud (Part 2)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 briefly recapping the differences between Business Standard and Business Premium licenses. Diana shares her screen and introduces M365maps.com, a website that provides visual representations of the various licensing options in Microsoft 365. They emphasize the importance of understanding licensing requirements for clients and encourage IT providers to consider moving their clients to the cloud.Diana then dives into the process of setting up a client's Microsoft 365 environment. She discusses the need to...
2023-07-1134 minUncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)530 The Microsoft 365 Journey to the Cloud (Part 1)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 and the Azure cloud. Diana shares her background and how she became a 365 guru, emphasizing the shift from break-fix to managed service provider (MSP) model. They explore the advantages of moving to the cloud, including enhanced security, convenience, data accessibility, and control through policies and compliance measures. They delve into the features of Microsoft 365 Business Premium, such as conditional access, mobile device management, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams. The conversation touches on topics like file syncing...
2023-07-0927 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)529 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: getKambiumIn this episode of the IT Business Podcast, Marvin Bee and Sean Lardo discuss ConnectWise's pitching program for 2023, which will take place in Orlando. They are joined by Andrew Hunt from getKambium, a tool that helps MSPs with sales enablement and customer engagement. Andrew explains that getKambium is a portal-based service that guides MSPs through workshops and QBR processes, allowing them to have meaningful business conversations with their clients. The tool integrates with ConnectWise's CRM and helps MSPs retain customers by focusing on their business needs. It also assists MSPs in becoming virtual CIOs for their clients. The episode...
2023-07-0816 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)528 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: KamanjaIn this episode of the IT Business Podcast, Marvin Bee and Sean Lardo discuss ConnectWise's pitch competition and its aim to find innovative vendors in the IT industry. They highlight the diverse range of vendors and solutions involved in the competition, emphasizing the importance of supporting MSPs and end-users. Later, they introduce Shay Cohen, CEO and founder of Kamanja, a compliance-as-a-service company. Shy explains how he started the company to address the need for affordable and automated compliance solutions. Kamanja offers a unified compliance service platform that covers various aspects of compliance, including vulnerability scanning, risk assessment, i...
2023-07-0814 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)527 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: NodewareIn this episode of the IT Business Podcast, Marvin Bee and Sean Lardo discuss ConnectWise's PitchIT program and interview Matthew Koenig from NodeWare. The PitchIT competition aims to find innovative vendors that align with the mission of MSPs. Matthew Koenig explains that NodeWare is a continuous vulnerability scanning tool that helps MSPs improve their security stack and streamline vulnerability management. The software runs in the background, providing up-to-date information and allowing MSPs to address critical vulnerabilities immediately. NodeWare offers a multi-tenant dashboard, comprehensive reporting, and the ability to add team members for easier collaboration. Website: ht...
2023-07-0816 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)524 Ed Manna - Live at ASCII EdgeIn this episode of the IT Business Podcast, Marvin Bee interviews Ed Manna from Bizzity about their podcasting setups and the equipment they use. Ed shares that for their video podcast, they use the A10 Mini Pro ISO and a Sony A6000 camera, along with other accessories like tripods, wireless mics, and a light. They discuss the benefits of using iPhones and GarageBand for podcasting, and Ed mentions his plans to create content on the business side of being a tech company and feature requests. They also talk about the usefulness of tools like the Stream Deck and DaVinci...
2023-07-0512 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)523 Joel Zaidspiner - Live at ASCII EdgeIn this episode of the IT Business Podcast, Marvin Bee interviews Joel Zaidspiner, the Vice President of Channel Pro Network. Joel shares insights about his extensive travel schedule, attending 40 weeks of events each year, and the importance of Channel Pro in delivering valuable content to MSPs. They discuss the evolving relationship between vendors and MSPs, highlighting the trend of partnership and the need for collaboration in the industry. Joel also mentions the magazine's focus on MSP success stories and upcoming events, including the Readers' Choice awards.Website: https://www.channelpronetwork.com/Timestamped Highlights:...
2023-07-0417 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)522 Pax8Beyond with Michelle Accardi and Scott ChasinIn this episode of the IT Business Podcast, Marvin Bee interviews Michelle Accardi from Liongard and Scott Chasin, the Chief Technology Officer of PAX8, during the PAX8 Beyond 2023 conference.Marvin and Michell discuss the event, the impressive number of booth scans, and the quality conversations they had. They also talk about the swag at the event and Liongard's role as a leader in configuration change detection and response. Michelle explains how their product helps MSPs and enterprises manage and mitigate risks by detecting and responding to changes in their IT environments. Marvin expresses interest in exploring Liongard's b...
2023-07-0436 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)521 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: ChatStyleIn 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 competition for innovative startup vendors. The finalists will compete for a grand prize of $70,000 at IT Nation Connect. They introduce Chris Dix, the founder and CEO of ChatStyle.ai, one of the contestants in the competition. ChatStyle.ai is an AI assistant that integrates messaging with ConnectWise and other tools, providing an omnichannel approach for businesses. It allows technicians to handle customer messages from various platforms like Teams, Slack, SMS, and more, while ensuring...
2023-07-0313 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)520 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: MSP CampMSP Camp is a marketing company that specializes in creating marketing campaigns for MSP (Managed Service Provider) businesses. They offer ready-made campaigns every month, which include custom content, campaigns, sales sheets, and other digital assets that MSPs can purchase as members. MSP Camp creates motion graphic videos, infographics, and engaging social media posts that are tailored to the MSP market and the people they are selling to. MSP Camp's services are designed to help MSP owners and marketing coordinators market their businesses successfully.MSP Camp has a YouTube channel where they provide live demos of their services...
2023-07-0214 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)519 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: Zen ContractZenContract is a cloud-based IT contract and proposal management tool designed specifically for MSPs. It is an all-in-one contract compliance management tool that allows users to design, build, store and execute contracts. It is simple to use and is considered one of the best contract management and MSP software available.In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, Marvin Bee and Sean Lardo discuss the ConnectWise Pitch IT Program 2023. They provide an overview of the program, which is a Shark Tank-style competition for innovative vendors that complement the ConnectWise ecosystem and support the growth of Managed Service...
2023-07-0215 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)518 Brittany Hodak - Live from ASCII EdgeMarvin Bee interviews Brittany Hodak, a keynote speaker and author, at the ASCII Edge event in Clearwater, FL. Brittany discusses the importance of customer experience in today's experience economy and how businesses can create super fans by focusing on intentional experience design. She shares examples from her own company and highlights the need to elevate customer experiences throughout their journey. Brittany also mentions her podcast, newsletter, and upcoming book, all centered around creating super fans. She offers her services to help businesses design and measure their customer experience strategies.Website: https://brittanyhodak.com/Get her...
2023-07-0110 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)517 CyberFOX - Live from ASCII EdgeIn this episode of the IT Business Podcast, host Marvin Bee interviews Jackie Hanlon from Cyber Fox, an emerging vendor in the cybersecurity industry. Jackie explains that Cyber Fox offers password management and privilege access management solutions, including their password manager called Password Boss and their privilege access management tool called Auto Elevate. She also discusses the company's recent acquisition of Auto Elevate and their rebranding as Cyber Fox. Jackie shares insights into the company's name and logo selection process, their participation in industry events, and her personal journey in the tech industry.Highlights:02:04: Introduction...
2023-07-0111 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)516 Pax8Beyond with Matt Horning and David PowellIn this episode of Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast, host Marvin Bee interviews Matt Horning from Blue Tree Technology, an MSP (Managed Service Provider) based in the Kansas City area. Matt discusses how his company focuses on finding clients that share their core values and prioritize security and technology. They believe that core values are subjective and there is no right or wrong one. Matt also talks about the journey of starting his business, merging with another MSP, and the importance of having a physical office space for legitimacy and knowledge sharing among employees.Website: https://bluetreetechnology...
2023-06-3029 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)514 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: Sales MatureITWelcome to another episode of the IT Business Podcast with Marvin Bee and Sean Lardo. In this summer series of the ConnectWise PitchIT program, they discuss the competition and its impact on vendors and the MSP community. They introduce Tim McNeil from Sales Maturity, who explains the concept of sales management as a service and how they help MSPs improve their sales and marketing efforts. Sales MatureIT offers an app that assesses an MSP's sales maturity level and provides a roadmap with supporting documents to help them reach their goals. Tim highlights the importance of sales coaching and the...
2023-06-2816 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)513 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: DefenseXIn this episode of Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast, Marvin Bee and his guest, Sean Lardo, discuss the Connectwise PitchIT program. They explain that the program is a competition where innovators complementary to Connectwise's ecosystem and mission of supporting MSPs compete to become finalists. The finalists have the opportunity to pitch their ideas at Connectwise's event, IT Nation. The first-place winner receives a grand prize of $70,000 and the chance to present their pitch in front of a large audience. Sean then introduces Dave from DefensX as the featured vendor for the episode. Dave explains that DefensX is a...
2023-06-2815 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)512 Live from ASCII Edge: Sean and JerryIn 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 ConnectWise. They are streaming live from Clearwater, FL at the ASCII Edge event. The episode begins with playful banter about being fantastic on the first day of summer and plans for the upcoming ASCII events. Jerry explains the name change from ASCII Success Summit to ASCII Edge, emphasizing the focus on business content and best practices for MSPs. Shawn discusses the collaboration between ASCII and ConnectWise to support startups and emerging technologies, providing...
2023-06-2711 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)511 Pax8Beyond with Bradley GrossMarvin Bee interviews Bradley Gross, a technology lawyer, at the Pax8Beyond conference. They discuss the importance of MSP agreements that cover the realities of day-to-day operations and how agreements should provide guidance and direction. They also talk about the unique challenges faced by MSPs, such as matching customer needs with different vendors and adapting to a dynamic industry. Bradley shares his impressions of the Pax8Beyond event, highlighting its focus on MSP education and solutions, the genuine interest of attendees in learning, the well-kept venue, the credibility of organizers and speakers, and the organizers' commitment to continuous improvement.
2023-06-2720 minUncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)432 Send A Declination Notice, Not A WaiverMy good friend Brad helps me close out the ASCII Miami trip by reminding IT companies what they should doing, and most are not, when it comes to contracts. Bradley's presentation twice this year was decided into two parts. Both talked about where MSPs are at risk when it comes to their MSA Agreements. He covers many different areas such as declination letters vs waivers, ambiguous phrases, and why attorneys can argue the same clause both ways.Website: https://bradleygross.com/ASCII MSP Success Summits: https://asciievents.com/===== Join us in Ch...
2022-09-1111 minUncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)430 Are Sports More Interesting Than Tech?Whether you like sports or not, you should listen. Matt is a channel veteran and just recently joined Redstor. He's so new that I can't ask him anything technical. However, Redstor has been a top backup solution provider in the UK and is now making it way across the pond with purpose-built software for MSPs. Website: https://www.redstor.com/Channel Sports Guys Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/516630232307524ASCII MSP Success Summits: https://asciievents.com/===== Join us in Chicago for Techcon Unplugged: September 16-18, 2022Tech Ma...
2022-09-0513 minUncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)429 Looking Ahead with ZorusI was able to steal Ian away from the vendor booth and chat about about "net-new products" that we should be looking at with our clients. Zorus provides best-in-class cybersecurity products to MSP partners to help them grow their business and protect their clients.Website: https://zorustech.com/ASCII MSP Success Summits: https://asciievents.com/===== Join us in Chicago for Techcon Unplugged: September 16-18, 2022Tech Marketing Engine was last year's Swag Winner. Can they defend their title? Techcon Unplugged: https://techconunplugged.com/Use dis...
2022-09-0513 minUncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)428 Sometimes You Have To Let GoStan is the principal and founder of Fluid Designs, a full service IT services and support services firm. This year, Stan has spoken at every ASCII event giving some key takeaways on his journey to becoming a million dollar a year business. Set boundaries and make sure your agreements are in place.Fluid Designs: https://fluiddesigns.com/ASCII MSP Success Summits: https://asciievents.com/===== Join us in Chicago for Techcon Unplugged: September 16-18, 2022Tech Marketing Engine was last year's Swag Winner. Can they defend their title? T...
2022-09-0519 minUncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)Podnutz Pro #384: 2021 Holiday PodcastGuests: Jason & Rachel Miller (Unbound Digital) – Dawn Sizer (3rd Element Consulting) – Chad Kempt (Fast Computers) – Diana Giles (Skyline IT Management) – Mike Pennachi (Network Protocol Specialists) – Lisa Hendrickson (Call That Girl) – Jim Collison (Gallup) – Matt Forman (Local Circuit)
The Negroni Cocktatil: https://www.liquor.com/recipes/negroni/
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2021-12-231h 36Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)Podnutz Pro #383: Streamline For Success with Cramer SnuggsGuest: Cramer Snuggs, Cascade Technologies
What does it take to provide work class Disaster Recovery and Cyber Protection Solutions? We talk about streamlining your stack and making the right transitions in your business. Cramer has grown his IT Consulting company in an MSP beast, serving customers in 9 states across the US, as well as customers in Latin America. Now he’s on a journey to grow from MSP to MSSP.
Website: https://www.cascadetechusa.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cascadetechusa/
Florida Woman Drives Drunk on Golf Course: https://tinyurl.com/4ma...
2021-12-1651 minUncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)Podnutz Pro #382: Pricing, Billing and More with Gradient MSPGuest: Colin Knox.
Colin is back with his third business launch, seeking to help IT service providers ease and automate monthly billing tasks. Billable from Gradient MSP is the easiest way to reconcile MSP billing.
Website: https://www.meetgradient.com/
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2021-12-1438 minUncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)Podnutz Pro #381: $2 Million Cyber Security EducationGuests: Shanna Utgard and Glen Capen, Success Managers at Defendify.
What scares you about cyber security? How about wiring $2.1 million to a cyber attacker? Learn how not to do that… and how to educate your clients.
Website: https://www.defendify.com/
Remote Workforce Cybersecurity Checklist: https://mailchi.mp/2af7303545eb/wfh-checklist
Florida Man: Dog Riding Monkeys Shut Protested at the Broward County Fair: https://tinyurl.com/yzj5xpdt
Florida Man: Pony Ride Kicked out of Broward County Fair: https://tinyurl.com/4bswsvez
Florida Man: Fair Ground Shooting St...
2021-12-091h 17Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)Podnutz Pro #380: Best Practices: Firewall Auditing & ComplianceInsurance companies and others are forcing our clients to upgrade and audit their security. What is your firewall security checklist? How do you audit your firewall?
I ask Michael Crean these questions and more…
Website: https://solutionsgranted.com/ – Become a Partner
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2021-12-021h 18Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)Podnutz Pro #379: Growing a Large MSP, with James FairExecutech is an award-winning, outsourced IT services provider. How did they get that way? White Glove Service where they place people first and do the right thing… no matter what. James is the Senior Vice President of Technical Operations. In this episode, I chat with James about what has made Executech the one of the largest MSP companies in the West.
Website: https://www.executech.com/
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2021-11-3037 minUncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)Podnutz Pro #378: Black Friday Preview2 Blacks Guys – 1 Black Friday You can already shop Black Friday Deals… Eric Pinto and I will chat about some of the best sales for you.
Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZ
Amazon Early Black Friday Deals: https://amzn.to/3oRetjo
NEXPOW Portable Power Station: https://amzn.to/3l1yDGa
EcoFlow RIVER Portable Power Station: https://amzn.to/3nJSNpN
Roku Streambar: https://amzn.to/3oLHWLu
YETI Roadie 24 Cooler: https://amzn.to/3DLVxsA
Netgear Orbi Whole Home WiFi 6 System: https://amzn.to/32iUVwu
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2021-11-2455 minUncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)Podnutz Pro #377: Introducing the Channel ProgramMatt Solomon and Kevin Lancaster join the show and introduce the Channel Program. Channel Program is a video-enabled collaborative platform designed to bring the entire channel community together. There are three current components, Channel Pitch, Channel Explorer and Channel Cash.
Website: https://channelprogram.com/
Channel Pitch is a live-stream and on-demand showcase combined into one cohesive digital springboard that promises exponential visibility to vendors and clear curation for Channel Partners. None of the fluff, all of the value.
Channel Explorer is the industry’s first, truly innovative video and social-first collaboration platform. We have...
2021-11-2235 minUncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)Podnutz Pro #376: Scott Sanders, IT Business Owners GroupGuest: Scott Sanders run the IT Business Owners Group, a unique community that connects business owners, technicians and vendors.
ITBOG Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ITBusinessOwnersGroup
ITBOG Website: https://itbog.org/
Pay with Crypto and get 20% off at Newegg on Black Friday: https://tinyurl.com/58try46b
Florida Man Humps Dog: https://tinyurl.com/4wjdp57e
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2021-11-1856 minUncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)Podnutz Pro #375: Best of the Best? Eric PintoEric Pinto joins me live from the ASCII Success Summit in Orlando Florida. Eric is the Senior Director of Channel & Product Strategy at SocSoter.
Website: https://www.socsoter.com/
The last ASCII Success Summit of the year in December 8 & 9, 2021: https://asciievents.com/
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2021-11-1717 minUncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)Podnutz Pro #374: Say Hello to Jessie DevineJessie Devine joins me live from the ASCII Success Summit in Orlando Florida. Jessie is the Director of Channel Development at The ASCII Group.
The last ASCII Success Summit of the year in December 8 & 9, 2021: https://asciievents.com/
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2021-11-1513 minUncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)Podnutz Pro #373: SNMP, Security and Wireless SurveysIs it better to secure networks by disabling SNMP? Or would you just secure it better and keep using it for discovery and monitoring? Mike Pennacchi and Chad Kempt join me with their insights. As part of the discussion, we look at all the SNMP information that can be viewed using the NetAlly EtherScope nXG. We also discuss doing better Wi-Fi Surveys.
Mike Pennacchi, Network Protocol Specialists: https://www.nps-llc.com/
Chad Kempt, Fast Computers: https://www.fastcomputers.ca/
NetAlly Etherscope nXG: https://amzn.to/3D5rpbj
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2021-11-111h 01Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)Podnutz Pro #372: Schyler Jones, Miradore ITSchyler Jones joins me live from the ASCII Success Summit in Orlando Florida.
Miradore IT: https://www.miradorit.com/
Books by Mike Michalowicz
– Fix This Next: https://amzn.to/3knQOFz
– Profit First: https://amzn.to/3F4JQgy
– Pumpkin Plan: https://amzn.to/3H8bN9i
– Clockwork: https://amzn.to/3H1CoF3
Books by Michael Gerber
– The E-Myth Revisited: https://amzn.to/3ogFpZy
– The E-Myth Manager: https://amzn.to/3odyfVO
ASCII MSP Success Summit 2021: https://asciievents.com/
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2021-11-1017 minUncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)Podnutz Pro #371: Cloud As a Business, CaaB at ASCIIMor Mordchaev joins me live from the ASCII Success Summit in Orlando Florida. Provide a White-Label cloud solution when performance and price matter.
Mor is the Global Partnership Director for CaaB. Check out their website and partner program here: https://caab.cloud/
Email CaaB: partners@caab.cloud
ASCII MSP Success Summit 2021: https://asciievents.com/
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2021-11-0720 minUncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)Podnutz Pro #370: Bradley Gross, CISA Recommends MSP “Shared Responsibility” with SMBsThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released a guidance document that businesses can use to better mitigate against third-party risk. Bradley Gross joins me to discuss what this really means for managed service providers.
Get the document here – Risk Considerations for Managed Service Provider Customers: https://tinyurl.com/rypz5y2w
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency: https://www.cisa.gov/
Law Office of Bradley Gross: https://bradleygross.com/
The Technology Bradcast: https://bradleygross.podbean.com/
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2021-11-041h 01Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)Podnutz Pro #369: Kristen Pittman & Diana Giles, RookiesKristen Pittman and Diana Giles join me live from the ASCII Success Summit in Orlando Florida.
Cylutions: www.cylutions.com
– Custom databases, software development and Microsoft Dynamics D365
Skyline IT Management: https://skylineitmgmt.com
– Trusted IT Provider out of Edmond Oklahoma
ASCII MSP Success Summit 2021: https://asciievents.com/
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2021-11-0219 minUncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)Podnutz Pro #368: Michael Crean, Don’t Judge a Book…Guests: Michael Crean (Solutions Granted) joins me live from the ASCII Success Summit in Orlando Florida.
Solutions Granted: https://solutionsgranted.com/
– For partner information, send an email to info@solutionsgranted.com or call 703-565-2395
ASCII MSP Success Summit 2021: https://asciievents.com/
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2021-10-3017 minUncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)Podnutz Pro #367: Better Hiring, Part 2Guests: Renee and Vincent Catanzaro
Get a first hand (and personal) look at hiring a service manager for my company using The Predictive Index. Hiring is not just about the skills and resume. Talent Optimization helps hire the best talent to design an amazing team.
Website: https://reneevincent.win
Ransomware Affected 72% of Organizations during Past Year: https://tinyurl.com/4k4e3jy4
Florida Man Tries to Rob Waffle House with Finger Guns: https://tinyurl.com/hy8pdy8p
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2021-10-211h 05Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)Podnutz Pro #366: Better Hiring, Part 1Meet Renee, a high school friend of mine, and her husband Vincent. Together they co-founded Renee Vincent, a boutique retained search firm specializing in C-Level executive placements.
Website: https://reneevincent.win
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DattoCon – A Virtual Experience: https://www.dattocon.com/
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Presenting Sponsor – NetAlly: https://www.netally.com/
Live Video Sponsor – Computers Done Right: https://computersdoneright.com/
======= Corporate Patrons
Computers Done Right: https://computersdoneright.com/
======= Show Information
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2021-10-1958 minUncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)Podnutz Pro #365: Techcon and Solo Tech TalkGuests: Paco Lebron and John Dubinsky, ProdigyTeks
Website: https://www.prodigyteks.com/
======= Stack Items Mentioned Tonight
Ovrc: https://www.ovrc.com/
Domotz: https://www.domotz.com/
Araknis: https://www.snapav.com/shop/en/snapav/araknis-switches
======= Others Items Discussed in Tonight’s Show
William Shatner is now the oldest person to visit space: https://tinyurl.com/4wns92c
Drunk Florida Man Scares Kids at Library: https://tinyurl.com/d692fu7y
Blues Image, Ride Captain Ride: https://tinyurl.com/4wmvr5ph
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2021-10-141h 07Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)Podnutz Pro #364: Suriving the Hybrid WorkplaceGuest: Tom Alexander, Uplevel Systems
Office or WFH or Both? The great debate may be happening with clients but we still have to support them either way.
Website: https://www.uplevelsystems.com/
Join the MSP Program: https://www.uplevelsystems.com/join-the-msp-program
======= Others Items Discussed in Tonight’s Show
The Facebook down, Twitter Celebrates: https://tinyurl.com/3mw3ykjf
Mark Zuckerberg Loses $7 Billion: https://tinyurl.com/4ar7xdz5
Florida Man Filed 745 Fraudulent Tax Returns in 19 States: https://tinyurl.com/f2t82ups
Abba – Money, Mone...
2021-10-071h 06Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)Podnutz Pro #362: What I learned (and didn’t learn) at Techcon UnpluggedI sit with five of my friends and discuss our thoughts about our weekend at Techcon Unplugged 2021.
Fancy Like by Walker Hayes: https://tinyurl.com/ku47z56t
Sharp Business Calculator to help figure out your margin: https://amzn.to/3Cuz5TI
Guests:
– Tom Bull, Two River Computers: https://www.tworivercomputer.com/
– Jason Miller, Unbound Digital: https://www.unbounddigital.net/
– Mike Wise, Clockwork Networks: https://clockwork-networks.com
– Kyle Kenyon, Pro Tech Guy
– Diana Giles, Skyline IT Management: https://skylineitmgmt.com/
======= Upcoming Conference...
2021-09-231h 05Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)Podnutz Pro #361: Conferences: Should you stay (home) or should you go?Guest: Mike Smith: https://mikenation.net
Mike and I talk about past conferences; what we loved and what we didn’t; and how we will approach both in-person and virtual conferences the rest of this year and next.
ASCII MSP Success Summit 2021: https://asciievents.com/
DattoCon – A Virtual Experience: https://www.dattocon.com/
Techcon Unplugged 2021: www.techconunplugged.com
======= Other Items Mentioned in Tonight’s Show
Florida Man: Uncooperative Village threatens court to keep ornaments in yard: https://tinyurl.com/2fa3ja23
Florida Cat: Football crowd goes c...
2021-09-161h 13Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)Podnutz Pro #360: Cable Guy StoriesGuests Nathan Drager and Terry Moon join me to discuss the cabling part of their businesses. Learn what tools they use and how much a bucket truck costs.
– Nathan Drager, Quantum PC Services: https://quantumpc.com/
– Terry Moon, Computer Pro: https://www.computerpro1.com/
Sponsors & Affilitates:
– NetAlly: https://www.netally.com/
Vote for your favorite NetAlly Tool: https://tinyurl.com/yvntr7n7
======= Other Items Mentioned in Tonight’s Show
What’sApp Messages Not Really Private: https://tinyurl.com/47esn9he
Florida Man Plants Banana Tree...
2021-09-091h 07Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)Podnutz Pro #359: 2021 Summer Tech Series Awards ShowLive show announcing the winners of the giveaway contest for the Summer Tech Series.
Guests:
– Dawn Sizer, 3rd Element Consulting: https://www.3rdelementconsulting.com/
– Robin Livesay
Giveaway Sponsors:
– NetAlly: https://www.netally.com/
– Pulsar360, https://www.pulsar360.com/
– The ASCII Group, https://www.ascii.com/
– Digital Micro Computer Repair: https://www.digitalmicroit.com/
Giveaway Winners:
– Nathan Smith, John Williams, Rachel Miller, Emmanuelle Albino, Sean McCormack, Ed Wyche, Kyle Kenyon
======= Other Items Mentioned in Tonight’s Show
Synnex and Tec...
2021-09-021h 16Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)Podnutz Pro #358: Marketing After The SaleGuest Ramey Bell, Tech Marketing Engine
You’ve closed that big new deal. Think you’re done? Not so fast!
Don’t ignore your existing customers. Someone else is marketing to them. You should too.
Tech Marketing Engine: https://www.techmarketingengine.com
Tech Marketing Group (Facebook): https://tinyurl.com/yhhpx6v9
Loomly (Brand & Content Management): https://www.loomly.com/
PC Demand to Remain Strong This Year: https://tinyurl.com/eskek3fc
TechReputation Blog: Are You Really Listening to Your Customers: https://tinyurl.com/3f4n2f75
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2021-08-2657 minUncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)Podnutz Pro #357: Employees: Tips to Hire, Fire, and RetireBack 2 Basics with Suzanne Harris. As Vice President of Human Resources at NexusTek, Suzanne is responsible for the strategic planning and implementation of all human resources programs and initiatives. Suzanne has 35 years of human resources experience with the last 18 years in a senior leadership role.
BambooHR, HR Software with a heart: https://www.bamboohr.com/
Zenefits, Streamline onboarding, benefits, payroll, etc.: https://www.zenefits.com/
T-Mobile Offers Free Identity Theft Protection After Hackers Steal Data on Millions of Customers: https://tinyurl.com/pbbwm9sk
Florida Man wears paper bag over head...
2021-08-191h 05Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)Podnutz Pro #356: STS Giveaway AnnouncementSummer Tech Series Giveaway: https://www.podnutzpro.com/sts
This show is a special show highlighting the Sumemr Tech Series Giveaway. The winners will be picked on September 1 at 8 PM ET on the live podcast. Below are the list of companies providing prizes.
– Pulsar360: https://www.pulsar360.com/
– Digital Micro Computer Repair, Networking and AV: https://www.digitalmicroit.com/
– NetAlly: https://www.netally.com/
======= Other Web Links in today’s show
Techcon Unplugged 2021: www.techconunplugged.com
– September 17-19, 2021 at Aloft Chicago O’Hare.
Prize (feat...
2021-08-1829 minUncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)Podnutz Pro #355: B2B with Dave SobelOur “Back to Basics” series continues with Dave Sobel from MSP Radio. Dave is the host of host of The Business of Tech and co-Host of the Killing IT podcasts.
MSP Radio: https://www.mspradio.com/
Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/
======= Other Web Links in today’s show
Summer Tech Series Giveaway: https://www.podnutzpro.com/sts
Amazon Makes if Easier to File Complaints: https://tinyurl.com/mxevkuey
Florida Man Arrested After Biting Off Part of Tourist’s Ear: https://tinyurl.com/yvrbaces
The Powe...
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