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

Marvin Bee

The IT Business Podcast is a show for MSPs (Managed Service Providers) and IT Professionals providing business network support and managed services. The podcast aims to provide actionable advice and tips that help IT businesses survive and grow in the competitive tech industry. The podcast features guest interviews with seasoned IT professionals, business owners, vendors and industry leaders who share their experiences, insights, and strategies for success. These discussions often cover topics such as: - Best Practices for Managed Services - Cybersecurity - Compliance - Business ownership - Cloud computing

  1. Podnutz Pro Replay “Time to Make the Donuts” (EP 898)

    3일 전

    Podnutz Pro Replay “Time to Make the Donuts” (EP 898)

    Floods, failed DIY, and donut debates! This episode covers everything from home catastrophes to the practical realities of IT support when clients do things their own way. This episode with Matt delivers more laughs, hard lessons, and hands-on IT advice than a week in the field. Why listen: Learn how a simple bathtub disaster led to a total home overhaul and $15,000 in repairsGet actionable advice for dealing with insurance after accidentsDiscover the right way to upgrade computers for secure domain accessHear real stories of client mishaps and IT best practicesFind out why Fab’s Auto Backup is a must-have for migrationsLaugh at DIY attempts and over-the-top donut searchesGrab insider tips for TechCon Unplugged eventsThe WMIC Command to Retrieve the Windows Product Key: wmic path softwarelicensingservice get OA3xOriginalProductKey Companies, Products, Books Mentioned: TechCon Unplugged: https://techconunplugged.com/FABs Auto Backup: https://www.fpnet.fr/ConnectWise: https://www.connectwise.com/QuickBooks: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/SolarWinds: https://www.solarwinds.com/Lenovo: https://www.lenovo.com/Dell: https://www.dell.com/Property Brothers: https://www.hgtv.com/shows/property-brothersAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/D7 (PC Tech Tool): https://www.foolishit.com/d7/ === Show Information Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/Host: Marvin BeeUncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZBecome a monthly supporter: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast

    1시간 3분
  2. 8월 27일

    Thriving as a Solo MSP (EP 896)

    Ever been told, “You’re too expensive”? Yeah, me too. In this episode, I share how I deal with prospects who quote me lower rates from “their guy” — and why I never match those prices. Instead, I focus on flipping the conversation to value, downtime costs, and the trust that keeps clients with me for decades. Why Listen: Learn why I never match lower competitor pricingSimple framework: per site, per server, per computer, per userHow to present yourself as a business, not “just a tech”Flipping downtime into measurable cost for clientsLessons from attorneys on billing and worthCompanies, Products, People Mentioned: Fluke Networks: https://www.flukenetworks.comNetAlly: https://netally.comMicrosoft: https://www.microsoft.comActivTrak: https://www.activtrak.comSPONSORS: Livestream Partner, ThreatLocker: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/threatlockerLegacy Partner, NetAlly: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/netally/Internet Provider, Rythmz: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/rythmzProduction Gear Partner, Liongard: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/liongardTravel Partner: Bvoip: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/bvoipTravel Partner: TruGrid: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/trugridDigital Partner, Designer Ready: http://itbusinesspodcast.com/designerreadySHOW MUSIC:  Item Title: Upbeat & Fun Sports Rock LogoItem URL: https://elements.envato.com/upbeat-fun-sports-rock-logo-CSR3UETAuthor Username: AlexanderRufireItem License Code: 7X9F52DNML === Show Information Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/Host: Marvin BeeUncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZBecome a monthly supporter: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast

    35분
  3. Did SonicOS 7.3 Stop Akira? (EP 895)

    8월 21일

    Did SonicOS 7.3 Stop Akira? (EP 895)

    After conversations with Cory Clark of SonicWall and Reddit’s MSP community, I lay out the facts and why poor practices—not firewalls—are usually the weak link. I also share my hands-on Ubiquiti deployments (cameras, gateways, doorbells), how Cable Finder through Telarus helped me sign two clients on the spot, and review the CoolPie 3-in-1 SSD Cloner for NVMe drives. And yes—another Florida Man story. Companies, Products & Tools Mentioned SonicWall — https://www.sonicwall.comUbiquiti / UniFi — https://ui.comFortinet — https://www.fortinet.comTelarus — https://www.telarus.comCable Finder — https://cablefinder.comWindstream (now Unity) — https://www.gounity.comRuckus — https://www.commscope.com/ruckus/CoolPie 3-in-1 SSD Cloner (Amazon): https://amzn.to/4mQHfgjSOHO Touch M.2 NVMe Duplicator 1-7 Cloner & Wiper: https://amzn.to/4ml00spProofpoint — https://www.proofpoint.comFlorida Man Clings to Hood of Car in Cocoa https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/florida-man-clings-hood-car-speeding-down-road-driver-watches-horror-really-scaryhttps://www.clickorlando.com/video/news/2025/08/20/man-seen-clinging-to-car-hood-in-cocoa-in-critical-condition-after-crash/SPONSORS: Livestream Partner, ThreatLocker: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/threatlockerLegacy Partner, NetAlly: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/netally/Internet Provider, Rythmz: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/rythmzProduction Gear Partner, Liongard: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/liongardTravel Partner: Bvoip: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/bvoipTravel Partner: TruGrid: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/trugridDigital Partner, Designer Ready: http://itbusinesspodcast.com/designerreadySHOW MUSIC:  Item Title: Upbeat & Fun Sports Rock LogoItem URL: https://elements.envato.com/upbeat-fun-sports-rock-logo-CSR3UETAuthor Username: AlexanderRufireItem License Code: 7X9F52DNMLSPONSOR MUSIC Item Title: Upbeat CorporateItem URL: https://elements.envato.com/upbeat-corporate-HHAM5NZAuthor Username: music_waves_productionItem License Code: WXBA2N3UDP === Show Information Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/Host: Marvin BeeUncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZBecome a monthly supporter: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast

    55분
  4. Cut Costs & Hire Faster (EP 894)

    8월 14일

    Cut Costs & Hire Faster (EP 894)

    What if you could slash your hiring time from 44 days to just 5? In this can’t-miss interview, Chris Keith of Hirexe shares how his AI-powered platform is turning chaos into clarity for MSP recruitment. From scraping “real CV” data to delivering vetted candidates at lightning speed, Chris reveals the secrets behind his revolutionary process and how you can save up to 75% on payroll—without sacrificing quality or culture!  Guest: Chris Keith Founder & CEO of Hirexe, acclaimed for revolutionizing IT recruitment with AI-driven solutions. Known as the “Useful AI Guy,” Chris leverages years of tech and business experience to deliver high-quality, cost-effective talent to MSPs worldwide. Website: Hirexe: https://hirexe.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschriskeith/Companies, Products and Books Mentioned PitchIT (IT Nation Connect 2025): https://www.connectwise.com/it-nation/connectChatGPT: https://chat.openai.comClaude (AI tool): https://claude.aiSPONSORS: Livestream Partner, ThreatLocker: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/threatlockerLegacy Partner, NetAlly: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/netally/Internet Provider, Rythmz: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/rythmzProduction Gear Partner, Liongard: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/liongardTravel Partner: Bvoip: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/bvoipTravel Partner: TruGrid: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/trugridDigital Partner, Designer Ready: http://itbusinesspodcast.com/designerreadySHOW MUSIC:  Item Title: Upbeat & Fun Sports Rock LogoItem URL: https://elements.envato.com/upbeat-fun-sports-rock-logo-CSR3UETAuthor Username: AlexanderRufireItem License Code: 7X9F52DNML === Show Information Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/Host: Marvin BeeUncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZBecome a monthly supporter: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast

    25분
  5. AI or Die: The Future of IT and Jobs (EP 893)

    8월 14일

    AI or Die: The Future of IT and Jobs (EP 893)

    Uncle Marv welcomes Chris Champion, an entrepreneur deeply embedded in AI-powered business automation and podcasting. They cover AI's explosive growth, its impact on various industries including IT, legal, and transportation, and the necessity of integrating AI into workflows. Chris shares how AI agents help scale his productivity and how entrepreneurs can leverage AI as a "digital lemonade stand." The episode mixes engaging anecdotes, like AI's threat prediction from Google's BARD, AI's role in podcast marketing, and believer vs faith perspectives about progress and survival in an AI-driven world. Ideal listening for IT pros, business owners, and tech enthusiasts eager to get ahead. "Why Listen" Takeaways Learn how AI can help (or harm) real people and businessesDiscover why human judgment should always double-check AIHear success stories of AI agents boosting business productivityGet practical advice for making AI work for you, not against youStay ahead with tips on entrepreneurship, podcasting, and automationUnderstand the dangers and the massive potential of AI in ITCompanies, Products, and Books Mentioned: Ubiquiti: https://www.ui.com/SonicWall: https://www.sonicwall.com/ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/Annual Science (journal): https://www.annualreviews.org/Google Gemini (formerly Bard): https://blog.google/technology/ai/introducing-google-gemini/Champion AI: https://championai.com/Chipotle: https://www.chipotle.com/Miami Heat: https://www.nba.com/heatFlorida Man: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/ex-miami-heat-employee-charged-for-selling-millions-of-dollars-worth-of-stolen-memorabilia-from-team-facility/ Man hospitalized after ChatGPT recommends bromide as substitute for salt: https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/aimcc.2024.1260 SPONSORS: Livestream Partner, ThreatLocker: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/threatlockerLegacy Partner, NetAlly: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/netally/Internet Provider, Rythmz: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/rythmzProduction Gear Partner, Liongard: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/liongardTravel Partner: Bvoip: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/bvoipTravel Partner: TruGrid: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/trugridDigital Partner, Designer Ready: http://itbusinesspodcast.com/designerreadySHOW MUSIC:  Item Title: Upbeat & Fun Sports Rock LogoItem URL: https://elements.envato.com/upbeat-fun-sports-rock-logo-CSR3UETAuthor Username: AlexanderRufireItem License Code: 7X9F52DNMLSPONSOR MUSIC: Item Title: An Summer Ambient CorporateItem URL: https://elements.envato.com/an-summer-ambient-corporate-GAVTRPCAuthor Username: Cozy_VibesItem License Code: TUN8XQDGWV === Show Information Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/Host: Marvin BeeUncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZBecome a monthly supporter: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast

    1시간
  6. Speed Up Compliancewith ComplianceAide (EP 892)

    8월 13일

    Speed Up Compliancewith ComplianceAide (EP 892)

    If you’ve ever dreaded those endless compliance audits, this one’s for you! I’m joined by Mark Heather from ComplianceAide, and we break down how MSPs can slash audit time by up to 85%, onboard in minutes, and deliver polished, board-ready compliance reports without adding a single person to the payroll. This AI-powered platform isn’t just fast — it’s smart, scalable, and designed to turn compliance from a painful chore into a profitable service. Why You Should Listen Cut compliance audit time by up to 85% — from 220 hours down to as little as 16.Onboard in 15 minutes and let AI do the heavy lifting — no extra staff needed.350+ frameworks supported plus custom reports for CEOs, CTOs, and CFOs.Integrations with top MSP tools like ConnectWise, Acronis, and N-able for instant evidence gathering.Turn compliance into revenue with upsell opportunities (cyber insurance, MFA, remediation services).Companies, Products, Books Mentioned ComplianceAide: https://thecomplianceaid.comIT Nation Connect: https://www.connectwise.com/the-it-nation/events/it-nation-connectConnectWise: https://www.connectwise.comAcronis: https://www.acronis.comN-able: https://www.n-able.comNIST Cybersecurity Framework: https://www.nist.gov/cyberframeworkSPONSORS: Livestream Partner, ThreatLocker: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/threatlockerLegacy Partner, NetAlly: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/netally/Internet Provider, Rythmz: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/rythmzProduction Gear Partner, Liongard: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/liongardTravel Partner: Bvoip: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/bvoipTravel Partner: TruGrid: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/trugridDigital Partner, Designer Ready: http://itbusinesspodcast.com/designerreadySHOW MUSIC:  Item Title: Upbeat & Fun Sports Rock LogoItem URL: https://elements.envato.com/upbeat-fun-sports-rock-logo-CSR3UETAuthor Username: AlexanderRufireItem License Code: 7X9F52DNML === Show Information Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/Host: Marvin BeeUncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZBecome a monthly supporter: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast

    26분
  7. AI-Powered Continuous Authentication (EP 891)

    8월 12일

    AI-Powered Continuous Authentication (EP 891)

    Hey friends — in this one I talk with Dexter Caffey from Smart Eye Technology about stopping cybercriminals with continuous biometric security. No keys, no fobs — just your face and a camera. From banks and law firms to medical offices, this could be the next standard for MSP security. Why Listen: Learn how continuous authentication worksStop remote desktop attacks instantlyKeep files locked to the right person onlyHear real-world bank fraud prevention storiesCompanies, Products & Books Mentioned:  Smart Eye Technology: https://getsmarteye.comSmart Eye App Registration: https://smarteyeapp.com/registrationConnectWise: https://www.connectwise.comAcronis: https://www.acronis.comArkansas Bankers Association: https://www.arkbankers.org/SPONSORS: Livestream Partner, ThreatLocker: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/threatlockerLegacy Partner, NetAlly: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/netally/Internet Provider, Rythmz: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/rythmzProduction Gear Partner, Liongard: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/liongardTravel Partner: Bvoip: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/bvoipTravel Partner: TruGrid: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/trugridDigital Partner, Designer Ready: http://itbusinesspodcast.com/designerreadySHOW MUSIC:  Item Title: Upbeat & Fun Sports Rock LogoItem URL: https://elements.envato.com/upbeat-fun-sports-rock-logo-CSR3UETAuthor Username: AlexanderRufireItem License Code: 7X9F52DNML === Show Information Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/Host: Marvin BeeUncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZBecome a monthly supporter: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast

    21분

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The IT Business Podcast is a show for MSPs (Managed Service Providers) and IT Professionals providing business network support and managed services. The podcast aims to provide actionable advice and tips that help IT businesses survive and grow in the competitive tech industry. The podcast features guest interviews with seasoned IT professionals, business owners, vendors and industry leaders who share their experiences, insights, and strategies for success. These discussions often cover topics such as: - Best Practices for Managed Services - Cybersecurity - Compliance - Business ownership - Cloud computing

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