Uncle Marv’s IT Business Podcast: Practical Business Advice for MSPs and IT Professionals

Marvin Bee

Running a managed service provider (MSP) or IT services business takes more than technical expertise. You need to win customers, grow revenue, protect profitability, manage vendors, deliver great service, and keep up with a changing IT industry. That’s where Uncle Marv comes in. Hosted by longtime IT business owner Marvin Bee, aka Uncle Marv, the IT Business Podcast delivers practical business advice, real-world lessons, candid conversations, and industry insights to help MSP owners, IT service providers, IT consultants, system administrators, and technology professionals run their businesses better, smarter, and faster. Topics include MSP business growth, pricing and profitability, sales and marketing, managed services operations, cybersecurity, compliance, Microsoft 365, cloud services, automation, service desk efficiency, vendor management, technology stack decisions, and customer relationships. Hear from experienced MSP owners, IT business leaders, industry experts, and technology vendors about what works, what doesn’t, and what it takes to build a stronger IT business. Get an honest look at industry trends, vendor claims, emerging technologies, and the decisions that affect your customers, your team, and your bottom line. Whether you’re starting an MSP, growing an established IT services company, managing client networks, or looking for better tools and smarter ways to work, Uncle Marv brings the conversation back to what matters: practical knowledge you can put to work. Run your business better, smarter, and faster.

  1. 3d ago

    Does Your Client Actually Need 2.5-Gig? (EP 1093)

    I’ve been buying more 2.5-gig switches lately, and another MSP asked me a fair question: Why? That sent me down a bigger rabbit hole about what we’re actually solving when we upgrade a client’s network. I’m flying solo for this conversation, sharing where I’m using Ubiquiti switches, why I still put 10G connections on servers and Synology storage, and where plain old gigabit still does the job. The takeaway is purpose. Faster ports can make sense for shared storage, database traffic, backups, and switch uplinks. But if the devices and workloads can’t take advantage of them, we might just be buying a bigger number. I’m looking at the practical reasons to upgrade, along with the questions we should ask before spending the client’s money. === Chapters 00:48 Uncle Marv’s IT Business Podcast Introduction01:19 Why MSPs Are Buying **Ubiquiti** 2.5G Switches05:12 NetAlly LinkRunner 100G Network Tester09:55 Gigabit vs. 2.5G: When Should MSPs Upgrade?14:33 Faster Networks for SQL Databases, NAS, and Backups17:10 Network Bottlenecks, Switch Uplinks, and Wi-Fi 720:26 Choosing Compact Switches for Ports, Power, and PoE24:01 When a 2.5G Network Upgrade Isn’t Worth It26:02 IT Nation Preview, PitchIT, and MSP Events=== People Mentioned Eric Anthony, Egnyte / All Things MSP: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esanthonyDawn Sizer, Rocket Fuel Factory / Co-Founder: https://therocketfuelfactory.com/aboutDave Sizer, Rocket Fuel Factory / Co-Founder: https://therocketfuelfactory.com/aboutRob Rae, Pax8: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/guests/rob-rae/Paco Lebron: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pacolebron=== Products Mentioned Ubiquiti UniFi Flex 2.5G, USW-Flex-2.5G-8: https://store.ui.com/us/en/products/usw-flex-2-5g-8Ubiquiti UniFi Flex 2.5G PoE, USW-Flex-2.5G-8-PoE: https://store.ui.com/us/en/products/usw-flex-2-5g-8-poeNetAlly LinkRunner 100G: https://link.amazon/B09j72yprNetAlly EtherScope nXG: https://link.amazon/B091fg3QaNetAlly CyberScope: https://link.amazon/B01TxuDM0NetAlly LinkRunner AT 1500: https://link.amazon/B01TxuDM0NETGEAR GS305 PoE: https://link.amazon/B04WjQ2EBTRENDnet 2.5G Ethernet adapter: https://link.amazon/B08R7s5Wb=== Resources / Books / Podcasts / Apps Ubiquiti: https://www.ui.com/ ThreatCaptain: https://threatcaptain.com/CyberFOX: https://www.cyberfox.com/Rocket Fuel Factory events resource: https://therocketfuelfactory.com/eventsIT Nation / IT Nation Connect: https://itnation.connectwise.com/PitchIT: https://itnation.connectwise.com/pitchitTD SYNNEX Inspire: https://www.tdsynnex.com/na/us/inspire/Podfest Expo: https://podfestexpo.com/Zero Trust World: https://ztw.com/NerdioCon: https://nerdiocon.com/Pax8 Beyond: https://www.pax8beyond.com/ITEXPO: https://www.itexpo.com/=== SPONSORS: Technology Partner, NetAlly: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/netally/Technology Partner: Bvoip: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/bvoipTravel Partner: TruGrid: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/trugridDigital Partner, Designer Ready: http://itbusinesspodcast.com/designerready=== Affiliates SyncoMSP: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/syncroAuvik: https://try.auvik.com/unclemarvStreamyard: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/6122570689019904=== SHOW MUSIC: Item Title: Upbeat & Fun Sports Rock LogoItem URL: https://elements.envato.com/upbeat-fun-sports-rock-logo-CSR3UETAuthor Username: AlexanderRufireItem License Code: 7X9F52DNML === Connect with Uncle Marv 🌐 Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/ 🎙 Host: Marvin Bee 🛒 Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store (gear & tools I recommend): https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZ ☕ Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast If you found value in this episode, share it with another MSP, IT provider, or tech entrepreneur. Your support helps keep practical, no-nonsense IT business conversations coming every week.

    Does Your Client Actually Need 2.5-Gig? (EP 1093)
  2. Oct 25

    Vendor Security Is Your Security (EP 1092)

    I don’t do websites, so my first reaction to the PHP security headlines was that this probably wasn’t my problem. Then clients started asking what they needed to worry about, and I had to give them an honest answer: I didn’t know yet, but I would find out. This solo conversation follows the questions that sent me digging into vendor notices, client systems, and the applications connected to their Microsoft 365 environments. Between the PHP concerns and the ConnectWise cloud backup incident discussed on the show, the bigger lesson became clear: vendor security is our security. I share what I’m reviewing, where I found gaps in my own processes, and why we can outsource services without outsourcing our responsibility to understand the risks our clients are accepting. === Chapters 00:10 MSP Vendor Security and Client Responsibility00:22 PHP Vulnerabilities: Beyond Website Security01:38 ConnectWise Cloud Backup and Microsoft 365 Risks03:19 Action1 and Vendor Security Communications07:34 IT Asset Inventory and Patch Ownership09:55 Patch Verification and Signs of Compromise12:35 Microsoft 365 App Permissions and Vendor Access16:07 Backup Restore Testing and Vendor Outages18:05 Client Communication and Cybersecurity Accountability === Resources / Books / Podcasts / Apps PHP2Shell: Official PHP vulnerability announcements and security updates. https://www.php.net/archive/2026.phpAction1 service pause: Official statement about temporarily suspending services as a security precaution. https://x.com/Action1corp/status/2112958795240374585Action1 service restoration: Vendor announcement and follow-up confirming patching and restored services. https://community.spiceworks.com/t/action1-service-temporarily-paused-as-a-security-precaution/1258964Action1 PHP2Shell guidance: Finding PHP risks beyond websites. https://www.action1.com/blog/php2shell-the-biggest-risk-is-the-php-you-dont-know-youre-running/ConnectWise Cloud Backup: Official incident updates and guidance for the separate Cloud Backup security incident. https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/advisories=== SPONSORS: Technology Partner, NetAlly: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/netally/Technology Partner: Bvoip: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/bvoipTravel Partner: TruGrid: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/trugridDigital Partner, Designer Ready: http://itbusinesspodcast.com/designerready=== SHOW MUSIC: Item Title: Upbeat & Fun Sports Rock LogoItem URL: https://elements.envato.com/upbeat-fun-sports-rock-logo-CSR3UETAuthor Username: AlexanderRufireItem License Code: 7X9F52DNML === Connect with Uncle Marv 🌐 Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/ 🎙 Host: Marvin Bee 🛒 Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store (gear & tools I recommend): https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZ ☕ Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast If you found value in this episode, share it with another MSP, IT provider, or tech entrepreneur. Your support helps keep practical, no-nonsense IT business conversations coming every week.

    Vendor Security Is Your Security (EP 1092)
  3. Oct 22

    Active Directory Isn’t Done Yet (EP 1091)

    Are we moving clients to the cloud because it makes sense, or because we decided servers were supposed to disappear? My friend Tom Wyant of Wyant Computers in Traverse City, Michigan, joins me for an honest conversation about on-prem servers, Active Directory, and the applications that keep both relevant. Tom supports clients using a mix of local infrastructure and cloud services, so this isn’t a debate about picking a side. It’s about figuring out what actually works. We talk through recurring costs, application limitations, large files, security responsibilities, and the headaches that follow a migration nobody fully thought through. My takeaway? Before you recommend replacing that server, find out what it does, who depends on it, and what the business might lose by moving. Familiar doesn’t automatically mean outdated, and cloud doesn’t automatically mean better. === Chapters 01:02 Meet Tom Wyant of Wyant Computers01:32 Cloud vs. On-Prem Servers: Why the Debate Isn’t Over08:52 Cloud Repatriation: Costs, Control, and Performance13:11 Active Directory and the True Cost of Cloud Migration16:00 Microsoft 365 Security and Guest Access Risks20:28 Cloud Applications vs. Hosted Legacy Software26:30 Legacy Applications and Hybrid IT Decisions28:38 Law Firm Cloud Migration: Pricing and Large Files40:15 Cloud Migration Exit Plans and Application Compatibility48:52 Six Steps for Choosing Cloud or On-Prem Infrastructure=== Guest Tom Wyant, Wyant Technologies / Wyant Computer Services, Co-Founder and CEOWebsite: https://www.gowyant.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomaswyant=== People Mentioned Eric Anthony, All Things MSP: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esanthony/Diana Giles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianagiles/Matt Forman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewforman/Chad Kempt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadkempt/Stan Louissaint: https://www.linkedin.com/in/slouissaint/Dawn Sizer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-sizer/=== Links from the Show A Cloudian/Centiment survey of 212 senior IT decision-makers found that roughly 75% had moved some workloads back in the previous two years. Nearly 30% of those repatriating workloads also expanded their cloud footprint. Important caveat: this was a vendor-sponsored survey, not proof that 75% of all businesses are leaving cloud.https://www.techtarget.com/cybersecurity/feature/Cloud-repatriation-What-CISOs-need-to-knowCloud repatriation is real—but it usually means bringing back selected workloads, not abandoning cloud entirely. Businesses may move applications, databases, or storage to on-premises infrastructure or private cloud while continuing to use public-cloud services.https://www.idc.com/resource-center/blog/storm-clouds-ahead-missed-expectations-in-cloud-computing/Uptime Institute says the “everybody is leaving cloud” narrative is overstated. Rising costs motivate some moves back, but organizations also continue moving workloads into public cloud. Both directions can be part of the same strategy.https://intelligence.uptimeinstitute.com/resource/cloud-repatriation-overstatedLocal infrastructure still has a substantial role. Uptime Institute’s 2025 survey estimated that 45% of respondents’ workloads remained in corporate facilities. That measures what stayed local—not what moved back—and the survey is not representative of typical small-business server closets.https://datacenter.uptimeinstitute.com/rs/711-RIA-145/images/2025.Annual.Survey.Report.pdf?version=0=== SPONSORS: Technology Partner, NetAlly: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/netally/Technology Partner: Bvoip: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/bvoipTravel Partner: TruGrid: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/trugridDigital Partner, Designer Ready: http://itbusinesspodcast.com/designerready=== SHOW MUSIC: Item Title: Upbeat & Fun Sports Rock LogoItem URL: https://elements.envato.com/upbeat-fun-sports-rock-logo-CSR3UETAuthor Username: AlexanderRufireItem License Code: 7X9F52DNML === Connect with Uncle Marv 🌐 Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/ 🎙 Host: Marvin Bee 🛒 Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store (gear & tools I recommend): https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZ ☕ Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast If you found value in this episode, share it with another MSP, IT provider, or tech entrepreneur. Your support helps keep practical, no-nonsense IT business conversations coming every week.

    Active Directory Isn’t Done Yet (EP 1091)
  4. Oct 20

    Stop Overthinking AI for Your MSP: With Meredith Payne (EP 1090)

    You don’t need to overhaul your MSP to start getting value from AI. You need to find one task your team is tired of repeating. Meredith Payne returns to the show at TD SYNNEX Inspire in Greenville to talk about her work leading digital growth and customer success, what’s changing inside Partner First, and how MSPs can put automation to work without making everything more complicated. I ask Meredith where smaller providers should start, whether human help is sticking around, and how to know if these tools are actually improving the business. Her advice is to start small, learn as you go, and look beyond placing orders to see what your customer data can help you do next. === Chapters 00:11 Welcome and Meredith Payne Returns01:57 PartnerFirst, Agent Bridge, and MCP06:20 Keeping Human Help Alongside AI07:33 Learning From Failure and Starting Small09:28 Exploring Greenville and Fall for Greenville12:28 Customer Insights Beyond Quotes and Orders14:59 Helping Partners Adopt Digital Tools16:18 What Should Your MSP Fix First?18:27 Inspire Vendor Floor and Favorite Swag21:02 Closing Thoughts and Thank You=== Guest: Meredith Payne, TD SYNNEX, Vice President, Digital Growth & Customer Success Website: https://www.tdsynnex.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithnpayne=== Resources / Books / Podcasts / Apps Partner with TD SYNNEX: https://www.tdsynnex.com/na/us/en/partnerfirst.htmlMSP Evolve: https://site.tdsynnex.com/msp-evolve/p/1PartnerFirst Digital Bridge: https://www.tdsynnex.com/na/us/digital-bridge/ai-agent/Agent Bridge: https://news.tdsynnex.com/news/td-synnex-unveils-ai-that-works-alongside-partners-expanding-partnerfirst-with-agentic-capabilities/PartnerFirst MCP Connector: https://news.tdsynnex.com/news/td-synnex-unveils-ai-that-works-alongside-partners-expanding-partnerfirst-with-agentic-capabilities/PartnerFirst Customer Lifecycle Offering: https://news.tdsynnex.com/news/td-synnex-unveils-ai-that-works-alongside-partners-expanding-partnerfirst-with-agentic-capabilities/TD SYNNEX Inspire: https://www.tdsynnex.com/na/us/inspire/Fall for Greenville: https://www.fallforgreenville.net/Falls Park on the Reedy: https://www.greenvillesc.gov/falls-park=== SPONSORS: Technology Partner, NetAlly: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/netally/Technology Partner: Bvoip: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/bvoipTravel Partner: TruGrid: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/trugridDigital Partner, Designer Ready: http://itbusinesspodcast.com/designerready=== SHOW MUSIC: Item Title: Upbeat & Fun Sports Rock LogoItem URL: https://elements.envato.com/upbeat-fun-sports-rock-logo-CSR3UETAuthor Username: AlexanderRufireItem License Code: 7X9F52DNML === Connect with Uncle Marv 🌐 Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/ 🎙 Host: Marvin Bee 🛒 Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store (gear & tools I recommend): https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZ ☕ Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast If you found value in this episode, share it with another MSP, IT provider, or tech entrepreneur. Your support helps keep practical, no-nonsense IT business conversations coming every week.

    Stop Overthinking AI for Your MSP: With Meredith Payne (EP 1090)
  5. Oct 16

    Can Your Network Handle AI Agents? (EP 1089)

    Before you buy another AI tool or help a client deploy agents, take a hard look at the environment supporting them. Recording from Greenville, South Carolina, I talk with Joseph Vlajcic about what happens when businesses chase individual AI use cases without considering how those systems will work together. We discuss why disappointing returns can come from more than choosing the wrong tool. Sometimes the surrounding infrastructure needs attention first. Joseph walks through AI running in the data center, public cloud, and at the edge, with the network connecting all three. That brings up questions MSPs need to ask about traffic, access, security, and visibility. I also raise something we haven’t spent enough time discussing: we’re watching AI-driven threats coming in, but what about the activity our own AI tools generate going out? We wrap up with the business conversations that can be harder than the technical work. How do you handle clients who want AI but resist your recommendations? What belongs in the discussion around service agreements? And what should you never promise about an AI future nobody can fully predict? Joseph brings it back to segmentation, identity, patching, and making investments that support the use case in front of you. === Guest: Joseph Vlajcic, TD SYNNEX Title: Vice President, Cisco.Website: https://www.tdsynnex.com/na/us/cisco/sso/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-vlajcic-6099136=== Companies / Vendors / Products / Books TD SYNNEX: https://ir.tdsynnex.com/overview/default.aspxCisco: https://www.cisco.com/FinOps Fusion: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261008565728/en/TD-SYNNEX-Introduces-FinOps-Fusion-to-Optimize-AI-Token-Spend-Across-Cloud-and-Core-InfrastructureAmazon Bedrock: https://aws.amazon.com/bedrock/Claude Mythos Preview: https://www.anthropic.com/glasswing=== Resources / Training / Initiatives Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA): https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/certifications/enterprise/ccna/index.htmlProject Glasswing: https://www.anthropic.com/project/glasswing=== Events / Conferences TD SYNNEX Inspire: https://www.tdsynnex.com/na/us/inspire/=== SPONSORS: Technology Partner, NetAlly: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/netally/Technology Partner: Bvoip: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/bvoipTravel Partner: TruGrid: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/trugridDigital Partner, Designer Ready: http://itbusinesspodcast.com/designerready === SHOW MUSIC: Item Title: Upbeat & Fun Sports Rock LogoItem URL: https://elements.envato.com/upbeat-fun-sports-rock-logo-CSR3UETAuthor Username: AlexanderRufireItem License Code: 7X9F52DNML === Connect with Uncle Marv 🌐 Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/ 🎙 Host: Marvin Bee 🛒 Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store (gear & tools I recommend): https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZ ☕ Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast If you found value in this episode, share it with another MSP, IT provider, or tech entrepreneur. Your support helps keep practical, no-nonsense IT business conversations coming every week.

    Can Your Network Handle AI Agents? (EP 1089)
  6. Oct 15

    TD SYNNEX Inspire: Conference Recap (EP 1088)

    Saving money on AI does not mean much if you are still using it the wrong way. That was one of my biggest takeaways from TD SYNNEX Inspire in Greenville, South Carolina. Erick Simpson joins me to unpack the announcements that caught our attention, including FinOps Fusion and Agent Bridge. We discuss the potential to better understand AI spending, reduce manual work around quoting and ordering, and spot client opportunities that get buried when we are busy putting out fires. I also explain why I want to see the AI spending conversation go beyond cutting costs to improving prompts, automations, and results. The vendor floor gave us another reason to rethink what we bring to clients. Ergonomic workspaces, healthcare carts, branded device cases, and other hardware sparked conversations we do not usually have at MSP events. Before the recap, I share how I moved a client’s Access-based application to V2 Cloud, what was still unfinished, and how a $15 cable helped another client avoid replacing an external drive. And yes, Erick and I get into the swag, including a few things I will actually use. === Guest: Erick Simpson, MSP Mastered / Channel Mastered Website: https://ericksimpson.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericksimpson=== Companies / Vendors / Products / Books V2 Cloud: https://v2cloud.com/TD SYNNEX Inspire — official conference site. https://www.tdsynnex.com/na/us/inspire/Channel Mastered — About. https://channelmastered.com/about/MSP Mastered — official site. https://mspmastered.com/Digi — TD SYNNEX Inspire 2026 event overview. https://www.digi.com/resources/events/2026/td-synnex-inspire-2026TD SYNNEX — PartnerFirst agentic capabilities announcement. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261008201780/en/TD-SYNNEX-Unveils-AI-That-Works-Alongside-Partners-Expanding-PartnerFirst-with-Agentic-CapabilitiesTD SYNNEX — FinOps Fusion announcement. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261008565728/en/TD-SYNNEX-Introduces-FinOps-Fusion-to-Optimize-AI-Token-Spend-Across-Cloud-and-Core-InfrastructureTD SYNNEX — Space Tech Initiative announcement. https://news.tdsynnex.com/news/td-synnex-launches-space-tech-initiative-to-help-partners-capitalize-on-the-growing-space-economy/Uncle Marv’s IT Business Podcast — FinOps Fusion coverage. https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/blog/td-synnex-launches-finops-fusion/=== Swag Mentions Ergotron: https://www.ergotron.com/en-us/KIOXIA: https://americas.kioxia.com/en-us/Kingston Technology: https://www.kingston.com/enOmnissa: https://www.omnissa.com/=== SPONSORS: Technology Partner, NetAlly: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/netally/Technology Partner: Bvoip: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/bvoipTravel Partner: TruGrid: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/trugridDigital Partner, Designer Ready: http://itbusinesspodcast.com/designerready=== SHOW MUSIC: Item Title: Upbeat & Fun Sports Rock LogoItem URL: https://elements.envato.com/upbeat-fun-sports-rock-logo-CSR3UETAuthor Username: AlexanderRufireItem License Code: 7X9F52DNML === Connect with Uncle Marv 🌐 Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/ 🎙 Host: Marvin Bee 🛒 Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store (gear & tools I recommend): https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZ ☕ Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast If you found value in this episode, share it with another MSP, IT provider, or tech entrepreneur. Your support helps keep practical, no-nonsense IT business conversations coming every week.

    TD SYNNEX Inspire: Conference Recap (EP 1088)
  7. Oct 14

    TD SYNNEX Builds Its MSP Focus (EP 1087)

    Recurring revenue is nice. Recurring profitability is what pays the bills. I sat down with Augie Staab, Director of MSP Sales at TD SYNNEX, at Inspire in Greenville, South Carolina, to talk about the difference. We dug into cybersecurity stack standardization, what makes a vendor offering truly useful to MSPs, and why letting every customer pick a different tool can undermine your business. Augie also explained how TD SYNNEX’s dedicated MSP sales team and new MSP ARC program aim to help partners identify gaps and make better business decisions. Stop building a different stack for every customer I asked Augie about selling cybersecurity as a service rather than simply reselling a product. She pointed to a familiar problem: customers request their preferred vendors, and the MSP keeps making exceptions. Her advice was to standardize around technologies you understand, know the industries you serve well, and build something you can deliver repeatedly. The lesson is straightforward: recurring sales alone don’t prove your service model is profitable. === Guest: Augie Staab, TD SYNNEX, Director of MSP Sales Website: https://www.tdsynnex.com/na/us/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritapena=== Companies / Vendors / Products / Books / Events / Organizations Become a Partner: https://www.tdsynnex.com/na/us/en/partnerfirst.htmlTD SYNNEX Inspire: https://www.tdsynnex.com/na/us/inspire/TD SYNNEX MSP Sales: https://www.tdsynnex.com/na/us/smbconnect/msp-sales/TD SYNNEX PartnerLINK: https://www.tdsynnex.com/na/us/PartnerLINK/TD SYNNEX MSP Evolve: https://site.tdsynnex.com/msp-evolve/p/1=== SPONSORS: Technology Partner, NetAlly: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/netally/Technology Partner: Bvoip: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/bvoipTravel Partner: TruGrid: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/trugridDigital Partner, Designer Ready: http://itbusinesspodcast.com/designerready === SHOW MUSIC:  Item Title: Upbeat & Fun Sports Rock LogoItem URL: https://elements.envato.com/upbeat-fun-sports-rock-logo-CSR3UETAuthor Username: AlexanderRufireItem License Code: 7X9F52DNML === Connect with Uncle Marv 🌐 Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/ 🎙 Host: Marvin Bee 🛒 Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store (gear & tools I recommend): https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZ ☕ Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast If you found value in this episode, share it with another MSP, IT provider, or tech entrepreneur. Your support helps keep practical, no-nonsense IT business conversations coming every week.

    TD SYNNEX Builds Its MSP Focus (EP 1087)
  8. Oct 13

    AI Cost Management Is an MSP Opportunity (EP 1086)

    Using fewer AI tokens doesn’t automatically mean you’re saving money. I sat down with Andre Van der Post, Vice President of Cloud Solutions at TD SYNNEX, at Inspire in Greenville, South Carolina, to talk about FinOps Fusion and what it takes to manage AI spending beyond the token count. We get into infrastructure costs, poorly written prompts, governance, and the opportunity for MSPs to help clients make smarter decisions. Andre also gets honest about what’s still being built. The takeaway: managing AI costs means understanding the business value, not just watching usage. === Guest: Andre Van der Post, TD SYNNEX Website: https://tdsynnex.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrevanderpost=== Companies / Vendors / Products / Books Sign Up for an account at TD SYNNEX: https://www.tdsynnex.com/na/us/en/partnerfirst.htmlFinOps Fusion: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261008565728/en/TD-SYNNEX-Introduces-FinOps-Fusion-to-Optimize-AI-Token-Spend-Across-Cloud-and-Core-InfrastructureTD SYNNEX Inspire: https://www.tdsynnex.com/na/us/inspire/Microsoft Copilot: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/copilotGoogle Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/AI Token Consumption Assessment: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261008565728/en/TD-SYNNEX-Introduces-FinOps-Fusion-to-Optimize-AI-Token-Spend-Across-Cloud-and-Core-InfrastructureUnified Visibility Dashboard: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261008565728/en/TD-SYNNEX-Introduces-FinOps-Fusion-to-Optimize-AI-Token-Spend-Across-Cloud-and-Core-InfrastructureAI Spend Optimization Recommendations: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261008565728/en/TD-SYNNEX-Introduces-FinOps-Fusion-to-Optimize-AI-Token-Spend-Across-Cloud-and-Core-Infrastructure=== SPONSORS: Technology Partner, NetAlly: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/netally/Technology Partner: Bvoip: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/bvoipTravel Partner: TruGrid: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/trugridDigital Partner, Designer Ready: http://itbusinesspodcast.com/designerready=== SHOW MUSIC: Item Title: Upbeat & Fun Sports Rock LogoItem URL: https://elements.envato.com/upbeat-fun-sports-rock-logo-CSR3UETAuthor Username: AlexanderRufireItem License Code: 7X9F52DNML === Connect with Uncle Marv 🌐 Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/ 🎙 Host: Marvin Bee 🛒 Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store (gear & tools I recommend): https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZ ☕ Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast If you found value in this episode, share it with another MSP, IT provider, or tech entrepreneur. Your support helps keep practical, no-nonsense IT business conversations coming every week.

    AI Cost Management Is an MSP Opportunity (EP 1086)

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Running a managed service provider (MSP) or IT services business takes more than technical expertise. You need to win customers, grow revenue, protect profitability, manage vendors, deliver great service, and keep up with a changing IT industry. That’s where Uncle Marv comes in. Hosted by longtime IT business owner Marvin Bee, aka Uncle Marv, the IT Business Podcast delivers practical business advice, real-world lessons, candid conversations, and industry insights to help MSP owners, IT service providers, IT consultants, system administrators, and technology professionals run their businesses better, smarter, and faster. Topics include MSP business growth, pricing and profitability, sales and marketing, managed services operations, cybersecurity, compliance, Microsoft 365, cloud services, automation, service desk efficiency, vendor management, technology stack decisions, and customer relationships. Hear from experienced MSP owners, IT business leaders, industry experts, and technology vendors about what works, what doesn’t, and what it takes to build a stronger IT business. Get an honest look at industry trends, vendor claims, emerging technologies, and the decisions that affect your customers, your team, and your bottom line. Whether you’re starting an MSP, growing an established IT services company, managing client networks, or looking for better tools and smarter ways to work, Uncle Marv brings the conversation back to what matters: practical knowledge you can put to work. Run your business better, smarter, and faster.

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