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

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

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665 Leadership Lessons from Nancy Henriquez

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2024/06/25

Nancy Henriquez, an IT veteran with more than two decades of experience, joins Uncle Marv to discuss her career trajectory and the lessons she's learned in the tech industry. Nancy began her journey at Motorola, where she spent 15 years honing her skills and climbing the corporate ladder. She then moved to Citrix, where she faced new challenges and opportunities for growth. Throughout the interview, Nancy emphasizes the importance of adaptability and continuous learning in the IT field. She shares

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664 Reduce Energy Costs with PC PowerSave

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2024/06/24

Uncle Marv sits down with Daniel Ellis, the CEO and founder of PC PowerSave, to discuss the innovative software solution designed to reduce energy consumption and costs for computer systems. Daniel shares his passion for technology and sustainability, detailing his journey from working in IT for a school to developing a prototype that eventually became PC PowerSave. Daniel explains how PC PowerSave works, highlighting its two main modes: analysis and optimization. The software analyzes the power

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00:17:58

663 DefensX: Secure Browsing Made Easy

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2024/06/24

Introduction:Uncle Marv introduces the episode and the guest, Dave Maik from Defense X.Defense X is a cybersecurity company that participated in the IT Nation Pitch It Accelerator Program.Discussion Highlights:Program Experience: Dave shares his positive experience with the Pitch It program, emphasizing the exposure and growth it provided.Product Features: Defense X offers a secure web browser solution with DNS protection, credential protection, and file protection. The core product focuses on

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662 Streamline Microsoft CSP Billing with Xeneth

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2024/06/24

Cameron McFie introduces Xeneth's flagship product, MSPlus, which provides billing automation solutions for managed service providers. The software focuses on two main modules: Microsoft CSP (Cloud Solution Provider) and managed services contracts. MSPlus aims to save MSPs time and money by automating billing processes, particularly for Microsoft 365, Azure, and other managed services. Cameron explains that the software can significantly reduce billing time, with some companies cutting their billing

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00:19:08

661 Innovative Cyber Insurance Solutions with SeedPod...

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2024/06/24

Uncle Marv sits down with Doug Kreitzberg, the founder and CEO of SeedPod Cyber, to explore the intricacies of cyber insurance tailored for managed service providers (MSPs) and their clients. Doug explains that SeedPod Cyber offers a full-fledged cyber insurance program that protects against various cyber threats, including ransomware attacks, data breaches, and social engineering. Unlike traditional insurance providers, SeedPod Cyber partners with MSPs to get a behind-the-firewall view of their

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660 Growing a Successful IT Business: Matt Forman

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2024/06/20

Uncle Marv kicks off the show by recounting his travel woes from the previous week, which prevented him from recording the live show. He then introduces his guest, Matt Forman, the owner of Local Circuit IT, a successful MSP based in Denton, Texas. Matt shares his experience of growing his business from a two-person team to a staff of four, emphasizing the importance of finding the right employees who fit the company culture. He discusses the challenges of letting go of control and delegating

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659 SuperOps Joins Pax8 Marketplace: Empowering MSPs...

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2024/06/19

Juan Fernandez, the Global Channel Chief of SuperOps, shares exciting announcements and insights from the Pax8Beyond event in Denver. He reveals that SuperOps has joined the PAX8 Marketplace, becoming the first and only RMM/PSA offering available through the platform. This integration not only streamlines the procurement process for MSPs but also unlocks a range of benefits through the SuperOps + PAX8 partnership. Juan highlights the launch of the SuperOps + PAX8 Academy, which will provide

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658 Josh Liberman's Conference Insights; From Pax8Beyond

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2024/06/19

Josh Liberman, a veteran conference-goer, shares his insights from attending the Pax8 Beyond conference. He commends the impressive logistical execution and seamless organization of the event, highlighting the vast array of vendors present. Josh emphasizes the significance of discovering new technologies and processes at these conferences, as well as the opportunity to connect with fellow professionals and exchange ideas. Josh reveals that he encountered around 15 vendors he was previously

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00:12:05

657 Malwarebytes Unveils ThreatDown: Enterprise-Class...

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2024/06/19

Brian Kane, representing Malwarebytes, joins the podcast to discuss the company's new product line, ThreatDown, which replaces their previous business offerings. ThreatDown provides a centralized OneView portal for multi-tenant management and security scoring of client environments. The Security Advisor feature in OneView assigns a security score based on factors like deployment levels, patch status, and integrations with RMM/PSA tools, helping MSPs identify and address security gaps. ThreatDown is

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654 PAX 8 Beyond: Tim Golden Highlights Compliance...

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2024/06/18

Tim Golden, co-founder of Compliance Scorecard, joins Uncle Marv to discuss the latest version 5.0 release of their governance-as-a-service platform. The new release introduces several compliance-focused features to help MSPs better manage risks and compliance requirements for their clients. One of the key new features is the risk register, which allows MSPs to identify and track areas of risk for their clients. MSPs can essentially build an "Amazon shopping cart" of risks, quote them, and work with

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00:15:19

655 Ken Patterson's Vision: Building a True MSP...

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2024/06/18

In this insightful episode, Ken Patterson, formerly of Pax8, joins Uncle Marv to discuss his new role at Todyl and his vision for building a true community for MSPs. Ken shares his passion for helping MSPs mature and succeed, emphasizing the importance of education over hard selling. He advocates for a more prescriptive approach, akin to doctors, where MSPs diagnose clients' needs and prescribe tailored solutions rather than pushing products. Ken stresses the need for MSPs to "drink their own

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656 Michelle Ragusa-McBain: SonicWALL's Globetrotting...

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2024/06/18

Michelle Ragusa-McBain, Global Channel Chief at SonicWALL, joins Uncle Marv at PAX 8 Beyond 24 to discuss the company's recent developments and partner-focused initiatives.SonicWALL's Acquisition of Solutions GrantedMichelle shares insights into SonicWALL's acquisition of Solutions Granted, a managed security services provider. The acquisition allows SonicWALL to integrate Solutions Granted's offerings into their Secure First program, providing partners with a comprehensive security solution that

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652 Infima: Automated Security Awareness Training for...

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2024/06/17

Episode Sponsor: Thread (www.getthread.com)=== Larry Meador, the Channel Chief at Infima, joins the IT Business Podcast to discuss Infima's cybersecurity platform, which offers fully automated security awareness training and phishing simulations tailored for managed service providers (MSPs) and their clients.Infima's platform is built on behavioral science principles, designed to help users retain information and change their reflexes when encountering potential phishing threats. The platform is

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00:17:53

653 Threat Captain: Bridging the Gap Between...

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2024/06/17

Episode Sponsor: Thread (www.getthread.com)=== Adam Anderson, co-founder of Threat Captain, joins the podcast to discuss his company's mission and its participation in the PitchIT accelerator program. Threat Captain is a cybersecurity leadership development company dedicated to bridging the gap between executive leadership and security teams through strategic alignment and informed decision-making.The company has developed a financial risk platform that helps people understand and communicate the

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651 Overcoming MSP Security Sales Challenges with...

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2024/06/17

Episode Sponsor: Thread (www.getthread.com)=== Mark Lamb, the founder and CEO of HighGround.io, joins the podcast to discuss his cybersecurity platform designed for IT service providers. HighGround.io is a cybersecurity sales tool that helps MSPs communicate their clients' technology spend, cybersecurity posture, and resilience in a visually appealing and understandable manner.[1]The platform integrates with PSA tools like ConnectWise Manage to pull down a client's spend data with the MSP. It then

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649 Aportio: The AI-Powered Email and Alert...

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2024/06/17

Episode Sponsor: Thread (www.getthread.com)=== Aportio Technologies is an IT service management startup that offers an AI-powered email and alert management plugin called Inbox Agent. The plugin is designed to help service desk agents work more efficiently by automating mundane tasks, categorizing requests, prioritizing them, and pre-assigning actions based on predefined rules.The idea behind Aportio stemmed from Scott Green's experience as the CEO of an MSP, where he witnessed the challenges faced

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648 IT Nation 2024: Jeff Bishop Shares ASIO...

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2024/06/17

Jeff provides an update on the progress of integrating ConnectWise products into the ASIO unified platform. The next wave involves bringing the PSA, CPQ, BrightGauge, ITBoost, SIM, and MDR into ASIO, with a target timeline of Q3 or early Q4. This integration will enable a single ticketing system across all products, streamlining operations for partners.With a unified data layer, ConnectWise can create AI models that span multiple products and services. This allows for cross-product recommendations

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00:19:05

650 ComplianceAid: Streamlining Compliance Documentation

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2024/06/17

Episode Sponsor: Thread (www.getthread.com)=== ComplianceAid is an AI-driven, multilingual cybersecurity compliance platform designed to assist MSPs in offering compliance services to their clients. The platform utilizes a team of AI agents that act as virtual auditors, reading and aligning clients' existing documentation with compliance controls and generating context-enriched policies and procedures.The founders highlight the platform's ability to save time and resources for MSPs by automating the

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647 IT Nation Secure: Matt Lee & Bobby Jacobs

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2024/06/14

Matt Lee, known as the "most ethical hacker," joins the podcast to discuss the latest trends in cybersecurity. He shares insights on passwordless authentication using pass keys and FIDO protocols, which eliminate the risk of stolen passwords. Biometrics are also becoming more prevalent, combining factors like facial recognition, fingerprints, and behavioral patterns for stronger authentication. Matt previews some of the sessions he'll be leading at the upcoming Pax8 Beyond event, including a "wrong

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646 IT Nation Supports K9 for Warriors

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2024/06/08

Tim, a combat veteran who has served four tours and spent over five years in war zones, discusses how K9 for Warriors has transformed his life by pairing him with his service dog, Coop. He explains that the organization takes veterans who have become introverted and pairs them with rescued shelter dogs trained to provide companionship and help them reintegrate into society. The application process involves getting a recommendation from a counselor or doctor, detailing how a service animal could

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