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

Marvin Bee
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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

  1. MSP Expo & Right of Boom - 2026 Conference Debrief

    15H AGO

    MSP Expo & Right of Boom - 2026 Conference Debrief

    This episode is your front‑row seat to two major 2026 MSP events without leaving your desk. Marvin, Eric, and Nick give you the real talk on Right of Boom, MSP Expo, and how Cork’s Cyber Score and financial protection can sharpen your security stack and sales story. Learn how Right of Boom’s workshop-style sessions differ from typical MSP shows and who gets the most value.Understand why MSP Expo feels huge but sometimes light on focused MSP traffic—and how to navigate multi‑show events.Hear how Cork’s Cyber Score works from inside your stack via RMM, EDR, backup, and M365 integrations.Get language to explain cyber scores and financial protection to non‑technical clients using FICO-style analogies.Pick up ideas on incident response billing, cyber insurance vs financial protection, and how to get paid for cleanup.Mentioned in the Show:  Monica's Swag (from Sustainable Electronics) - https://sustainableelectronics.org/ All Things MSP (Eric Anthony): https://www.allthingsmsp.comRight of Boom (conference): https://rightofboom.comPax8 Beyond (conference): https://www.pax8.com/en-us/beyondITEXPO (TechSuperShow umbrella): https://www.itexpo.comMSP Expo: https://www.mspexpo.comChannelPro DEFEND (ChannelPro Network event): https://www.channelprodefend.comZero Trust World (ThreatLocker): https://zerotrustworld.threatlocker.comCork Cyber / Cork Inc.: https://corkinc.comEgnyte: https://www.egnyte.comEarly Recyclers / sustainable electronics recycler (best fit: ERI – Electronic Recyclers International): https://eridirect.com=== SPONSORS:  Livestream Partner, ThreatLocker: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/threatlockerTechnology Partner, NetAlly: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/netally/Technology Partner: Bvoip: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/bvoipTechnology Partner, Liongard: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/liongardTravel Partner: TruGrid: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/trugridDigital Partner, Designer Ready: http://itbusinesspodcast.com/designerready=== SHOW MUSIC:  Item Title: Upbeat & Fun Sports Rock Logo Item URL: https://elements.envato.com/upbeat-fun-sports-rock-logo-CSR3UETAuthor Username: AlexanderRufire Item 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

    41 min
  2. Break-Fix to Breakthrough Mindset (961)

    6D AGO

    Break-Fix to Breakthrough Mindset (961)

    Nancy Henriquez of Sibyl Consulting Group returns to share her journey from building and exiting an MSP to authoring "Break-Fix to Breakthrough." She discusses shifting from reactive leadership to proactive mindset, redefining success around purpose and fulfillment, and applying book lessons during family challenges. MSP owners get real talk on mindset shifts for sustainable growth. Why Listen: Shift from reactive leadership causing sales slumps to proactive strategies that align with your purpose.Redefine MSP success beyond endpoint counts or exits—focus on fulfillment and team impact.Learn from Nancy's real story: building/exiting MSPs, writing amid grief, and coaching inflection points.Tackle limiting beliefs and "work on, not in" your business for true breakthroughs.Prep for MSP Expo with insider tips on leadership transitions any size MSP can use.Mentioned Entities with URLs Break Fix to Breakthrough: https://amzn.to/4ql21G5John Maxwell Leadership: https://www.maxwellleadership.com/MSP Expo: https://events.channelpronetwork.com/msp-expoFort Lauderdale: https://www.fortlauderdale.govSuperOps: https://superops.com/=== SPONSORS:  Livestream Partner, ThreatLocker: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/threatlockerTechnology Partner, NetAlly: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/netally/Technology Partner: Bvoip: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/bvoipTechnology Partner, Liongard: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/liongardTravel Partner: TruGrid: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/trugridDigital Partner, Designer Ready: http://itbusinesspodcast.com/designerready=== SHOW MUSIC:  Item Title: Upbeat & Fun Sports Rock Logo Item URL: https://elements.envato.com/upbeat-fun-sports-rock-logo-CSR3UETAuthor Username: AlexanderRufire Item 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

    25 min
  3. Build MSP Security Like a Pro with Roddy Bergeron (960)

    FEB 6

    Build MSP Security Like a Pro with Roddy Bergeron (960)

    Tired of stacking security tools without results? Roddy Bergeron, Sherweb's go-to cybersecurity fellow, shows MSPs how to build a real security OS—starting with people and processes. This raw chat from Roob conference unpacks vendor truths, community gold, and client-winning talks. Why Listen: Shift security from tools to outcomes that clients actually care about.Join Sherweb's free Cyber MSP Community for threat intel and playbooks.Master CIS controls implementation roadmap (coming soon).Navigate cyber insurance gaps, subrogation risks, and outage responses.Hold vendors accountable beyond steak dinners and swag.Revamp QBRs to build intrinsic value and raise prices confidently.Mentioned on the Show:  Sherweb: https://www.sherweb.comCyber MSP Community: https://info.sherweb.com/cybermsp-communityHuntress: https://www.huntress.comSentinelOne: https://www.sentinelone.comPalisade: https://www.sherweb.com/security/palisadeCIS Controls: https://www.cisecurity.org/controlsKeeper: https://www.keepersecurity.comCIPP: https://cipp.appRight of Boom: https://rightofboom.com/Pax8: https://www.pax8.comMatt Lee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cybermattlee/Dustin Bolander: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dbolander/Ash Cooper: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ash-cooper-cipp/John Hammond: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhammond010/Michael Slater: https://www.linkedin.com/in/slatermichael/=== SPONSORS:  Livestream Partner, ThreatLocker: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/threatlockerTechnology Partner, NetAlly: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/netally/Technology Partner: Bvoip: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/bvoipTechnology Partner, Liongard: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/liongardTravel Partner: TruGrid: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/trugridDigital Partner, Designer Ready: http://itbusinesspodcast.com/designerready=== SHOW MUSIC:  Item Title: Upbeat & Fun Sports Rock Logo Item URL: https://elements.envato.com/upbeat-fun-sports-rock-logo-CSR3UETAuthor Username: AlexanderRufire Item 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

    1h 10m
  4. Your Biggest Client Is Killing You! (959)

    FEB 5

    Your Biggest Client Is Killing You! (959)

    If you’ve ever felt trapped by a giant client that underpays, over-demands, and burns your weekends, this one is for you. Marv breaks down how UPS cut Amazon, how he fired a client that was 34% of his revenue, and how you can do the same without tanking your MSP. Why Listen See how UPS cutting Amazon volume mirrors MSPs cutting low-margin, high-noise clients.Hear the full story of firing a massive, multi-office client that consumed over half of Marv’s time.Get concrete ideas for raising prices, enforcing minimums, and dealing with legacy plans.Walk away with guardrails so no client exceeds a healthy percentage of your MRR again.Get practical tips for resetting SLAs, pricing, and standard stacks without apologizing.Understand how last-mile style work, legacy servers, and freebies quietly destroy profit.=== News Fortinet FortiGate Owners: New SSO Bypass Being Exploited Even on Patched Devices https://thehackernews.com/2026/01/fortinet-patches-cve-2026-24858-after.htmlNotepad++ Supply Chain Attack Attributed to Chinese APT — Backdoor Delivered for Six Months https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/03/notepad-supply-chain-attack-iocs-targets/OpenClaw AI Agent Platform Exposes Thousands of Instances to Unauthenticated Control https://www.pointguardai.com/ai-security-incidents/openclaw-moltbot-agent-control-plane-exposureMicrosoft Defender Adds Threat Protection for AI Agents Built with Foundry https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/defender-for-cloud/release-notesFlorida Man Arrested at Disney-Area Resort https://linkly.link/2ZjYg=== Mentioned in the Show IT Expo: https://www.itexpo.comMSP Expo: https://www.mspexpo.comTech Super Show: https://www.tmcnet.com/techsupershow/MSP Association of America: https://mspaa.orgRight of Boom (Right of Boom conference): https://rightofboom.comMicrosoft Defender for Cloud / AI services: https://azure.microsoft.com/services/defender-for-cloudSherweb: https://www.sherweb.comZero Trust World: https://zerotrustworld.comChannelPro Defend: https://www.channelprodefend.com=== SPONSORS:  Livestream Partner, ThreatLocker: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/threatlockerTechnology Partner, NetAlly: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/netally/Technology Partner: Bvoip: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/bvoipTechnology Partner, Liongard: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/liongardTravel Partner: TruGrid: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/trugridDigital Partner, Designer Ready: http://itbusinesspodcast.com/designerready=== SHOW MUSIC:  Item Title: Upbeat & Fun Sports Rock Logo Item URL: https://elements.envato.com/upbeat-fun-sports-rock-logo-CSR3UETAuthor Username: AlexanderRufire Item 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

    48 min
  5. Is Zero Trust Really Necessary for MSPs? (958)

    FEB 4

    Is Zero Trust Really Necessary for MSPs? (958)

    If you’ve ever wondered whether Zero Trust is just layered marketing or a must-have for your MSP, this episode gives you a grounded, real-world answer. Marv and Raffi translate frameworks like NIST 800‑207 into operations decisions you can actually implement with your current stack. Why Listen: Hear a real attack story where VPN, RMM, ThreatLocker, and EDR all played a role.Learn why “never trust, always verify” applies to vendors, tools, and RMMs—not just end users.Understand the interplay between MDM, PAM, EDR, conditional access, and Zero Trust.Get a practical stepladder approach: identity, device, and data as your starting pillars.Discover why security is a process, not a tool—and how to charge more for the extra work.Resources and Mentions Triada Networks: https://triadanet.comNIST Special Publication 800‑207 (Zero Trust Architecture): https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-207/finalDuo (MFA): https://duo.comMicrosoft Intune: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/business/microsoft-intuneMicrosoft 365 / Azure AD / Entra ID: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365Okta: https://www.okta.com=== SPONSORS:  Livestream Partner, ThreatLocker: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/threatlockerTechnology Partner, NetAlly: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/netally/Travel Partner: Bvoip: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/bvoipProduction Gear Partner, Liongard: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/liongardTravel Partner: TruGrid: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/trugridDigital Partner, Designer Ready: http://itbusinesspodcast.com/designerready=== SHOW MUSIC:  Item Title: Upbeat & Fun Sports Rock Logo Item URL: https://elements.envato.com/upbeat-fun-sports-rock-logo-CSR3UETAuthor Username: AlexanderRufire Item 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

    35 min
  6. Culture Falling Apart? Try Internal Podcasts (957)

    FEB 3

    Culture Falling Apart? Try Internal Podcasts (957)

    This episode centers on how connection and community shape both workplace culture and personal wellbeing. Lori Saitz shares how she helps companies use internal podcasts to improve communication and build culture, while also telling her story of moving from digital nomad life to creating a grounded, community-focused life in Charlotte. Gratitude, intentional relationships, and honest storytelling run through the whole conversation, from leadership communication to personal health. Top Takeaways Internal podcasts act as a modern replacement for company newsletters and sporadic town halls, giving leaders a direct, human way to communicate with employees.Lori’s “core four” focus—culture, communication, connection, and community—guides short, weekly 15‑minute internal episodes that employees can easily consume.These internal shows are especially powerful for midsize companies and distributed teams (remote workers, people in trucks, manufacturing staff) who can’t always attend live meetings.Gratitude and grounding practices can be woven into workplace content, helping people reset before or after stressful meetings and stay more centered.Lori’s own shift from nomading to settling in Charlotte highlights the importance of intentionally building community and creating a “nest” for emotional health.Relationships change as people grow; part of staying healthy and authentic is accepting when certain friendships are no longer aligned.Social connection and a sense of purpose are major contributors to longevity and wellbeing, often outweighing purely nutritional or medical factors.=== 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/designerready=== SHOW MUSIC:  Item Title: Upbeat & Fun Sports Rock Logo Item URL: https://elements.envato.com/upbeat-fun-sports-rock-logo-CSR3UETAuthor Username: AlexanderRufire Item 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

    49 min
  7. NetAlly 2.9: Faster Tests, Better Proof (EP 956)

    JAN 29

    NetAlly 2.9: Faster Tests, Better Proof (EP 956)

    View the livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/4wEUtHAnWyI?si=xoTByC859c2N44Nl What We Cover When clients ask ChatGPT instead of calling you The junior user who wanted to bypass TruGrid with IP whitelisting on a Comcast residential line.Remote users, OneDrive chaos, and SharePoint security Migrating data from a former IT person’s personal OneDrive into SharePoint with proper permissions.Requirements like “only this junior can access files from one company laptop” and how that changes your design.Shared RDP workstation and licensing headachesNetAlly AllyWare 2.9: Easy Wired & Easy Wi‑Fi What’s new in AllyWare 2.9 (build 2.9.0.85) and why you need AllyCare for updates.Easy Wired and Easy Wi‑Fi views on EtherScope and LinkRunner for one‑tap tests.Wi‑Fi 7‑related enhancements, MLO (multi‑link optimization), and faster AirMapper surveys.Community, outages, and upcoming events Top 10 things IT pros did during the recent M365 outage, including “on‑prem doesn’t look so bad after all.”Conference season preview: Right of Boom (Vegas), IT Expo / MSP Expo / TechSuperShow, ChannelPro Defend and Zero Trust World.Listener email on zero trust platforms, ThreatLocker vs. Microsoft 365 stack considerations.=== Links from the Show NetAlly 2.9 Update: https://linkly.link/2ZMbnEtherScope: https://amzn.to/4kgiZULIT Expo: https://www.itexpo.comMSP Expo: https://www.mspexpo.comChannelPro Defend: https://events.channelpronetwork.comZero Trust World (ThreatLocker event): https://zerotrustworld.threatlocker.comRight of Boom: https://rightofboom.comFlorida Man - Grady Judd Morning briefing: https://linkly.link/2ZMbg=== 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/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 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

    48 min
  8. Building a Community‑First Vendor with ImmyBot (955)

    JAN 22

    Building a Community‑First Vendor with ImmyBot (955)

    This episode gives MSPs a behind‑the‑scenes look at how ImmyBot plans and grows without becoming “just another sales‑driven vendor.” Tara pulls back the curtain on their 2026 leadership retreat, AI debates, partner experience goals, and the community‑led mindset that attracted over 1,000 MSPs without a traditional sales team. Why listen Hear how ImmyBot runs its senior leadership kickoff and aligns every department around a few clear 2026 goals.Learn why they question whether features really need AI and how they avoid AI for AI’s sake.Get an MSP‑first perspective on vendor “community,” investor pressure, and protecting culture as you scale.Learn how a one‑person MSP used ImmyBot to postpone their first technical hire by a year.Discover why ImmyBot focuses on developer experience and internal use before releasing anything customer‑facing.Hear how they’re collaborating with Roost, CyberDrain, Huntress, and others on long‑running, community‑driven initiatives.Pick up practical insight on conferences, burnout, and finding the right balance between travel, business, and life.Links from the Show ImmyBot: https://immy.botImmense Networks: https://immense.netMSPGeek: https://www.mspgeek.orgHuntress: https://www.huntress.comRewst: https://rewst.io/CyberDrain: https://www.cyberdrain.comZero Trust World (ThreatLocker): https://zerotrustworld.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 Logo Item URL: https://elements.envato.com/upbeat-fun-sports-rock-logo-CSR3UETAuthor Username: AlexanderRufire Item 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

    49 min
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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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