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Uncle Marv"s IT Business Podcast (Products, stories, and tips for the MSP and IT Professional)

The IT Business Podcast is a show for MSPs (Managed Service Providers) and IT Professionals providing business network support and managed services. Each episode delivers products, stories, and tips that help the MSP and IT Pro run the business better, smarter, and faster, covering everything from pricing and packaging to operations, tools, and service delivery. You’ll hear candid conversations with working MSP owners, system admins, vendors, and industry leaders who share what’s actually working

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00:38:43

542 Do You Build Custom Servers?

Uncle Marv"s IT Business Podcast (Products, stories,... ·

2023/07/20

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

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541 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: Orpheus Cyber

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2023/07/19

In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, our guest is Karla Reffold, COO of Orpheus Cyber, a company specializing in vulnerability prioritization and risk ratings. Karla explains how their platform helps organizations improve their security by predicting which vulnerabilities are likely to be exploited in the future, saving time and resources. She also discusses how Orpheus Cyber assists with supply chain management by providing risk ratings for suppliers. The episode concludes with the host

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00:15:19

540 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: B2BToolbox

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2023/07/19

In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, Uncle Marv interviews Norm MacConkey from B2B Toolbox, formerly known as MPS Toolbox. B2B Toolbox provides a turnkey e-commerce solution for ConnectWise resellers, allowing them to create an online storefront and sell a wide range of products, including IT hardware and software. The platform enables customers to easily browse, select, and purchase products without the need for direct interaction. B2B Toolbox also offers marketing services to help drive

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00:16:24

539 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: ComplianceRisk.io

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2023/07/19

In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, Uncle Marv and Sean Lardo discuss the upcoming Pitch IT competition by ConnectWise. They introduce Tim Golden from ComplianceRisk.io, who talks about their platform called Polygon, which provides governance as a service for MSPs. Polygon helps MSPs streamline their policies, procedures, and compliance documentation, making it easy and efficient to manage at scale. Tim explains how Polygon integrates with various tools, including ConnectWise, Fort Mesa, and

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00:17:10

538 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: BinoxMSP

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2023/07/16

In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, Uncle Marv continues the summer series for the Connectwise Pitch It program. He interviews Walter Contreras from Binox MSP, who shares his experience as an immigrant and the development of Binox. Binox MSP is a Sales and Marketing solution for MSPs (Managed Service Providers) that provides human verified B2B leads, along with an exclusive PSA (Professional Services Automation) to CRM (Customer Relationship Management) bi-directional sync and marketing

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537 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: Symoda

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2023/07/16

Wayne Creamer from Symoda joins the podcast to discuss their client-facing customer service platform. Symoda aims to improve the customer experience for MSPs and their clients by providing better communication, self-service solutions, and a focus on the client's overall support experience. The platform integrates with popular PSAs like ConnectWise and Autotask, allowing MSPs to create and update tickets directly within the app. Symoda also plans to harness AI to automate tasks and provide a more

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00:13:05

536 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: Telivy

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2023/07/16

In 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

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00:07:24

535 Closing out ASCII Edge in Tampa

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2023/07/14

In 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

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00:59:11

534 The Microsoft 365 Journey to the Cloud (Live Q&A)

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2023/07/13

In this episode of "Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast," we took a deep dive into the Microsoft 365 Journey to the Cloud. We covered everything from enhanced email protection to customizing conditional access policies for top-notch security.But that's not all! We also discussed the benefits of utilizing Teams Channels for client communication and monitoring. And of course, we couldn't forget about the failed conditional access and password issues that can sometimes pop up.Now, let's talk about the

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00:27:28

533 The Microsoft 365 Journey to the Cloud (Part 3)

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2023/07/12

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

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00:52:45

532 Introducing the MSP Corner

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2023/07/12

In this episode of "Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast," the hosts discuss the importance of tailored content and videos for MSPs. They emphasize the need for guidance in creating content that aligns with an MSP's model, clients, and goals. They also highlight the value of being involved in meetings and providing guidance for implementing marketing plans. The hosts stress the importance of fair compensation for content production and goal alignment. The episode concludes with a discussion about the

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00:34:14

531 The Microsoft 365 Journey to the Cloud (Part 2)

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2023/07/11

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

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00:27:53

530 The Microsoft 365 Journey to the Cloud (Part 1)

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2023/07/09

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

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00:16:28

529 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: getKambium

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2023/07/08

In 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

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00:14:58

528 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: Kamanja

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2023/07/08

In 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

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00:16:49

527 PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: Nodeware

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2023/07/08

In 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

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01:09:15

526 Summer Tech Gadgets Deals and Ideas

Uncle Marv"s IT Business Podcast (Products, stories,... ·

2023/07/07

In this live stream of the IT Business Podcast, Marv introduces his guest, Erin Lawrence, who runs the blog Tech Gadgets Canada. They discuss tech gadget gifts for the summer and highlight some products and deals available on Amazon Prime Day. Erin shares her experience with the Thermacell mosquito repeller, which effectively keeps mosquitoes away by emitting a gentle, scent-based repellent. They also talk about the Eero Pro mesh Wi-Fi system, which provides a user-friendly solution for improving

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00:44:53

525 Unscripted July 5, 2023

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2023/07/06

In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, Uncle Marv updates everyone on recent events and upcoming live streams. Thanks to Eric Anthony, from All Things MSP, for the crossover podcast last week. Why should you fire a client? The client requires more time than they are worth.The client continuously shoots down your recommendations.The client is consistently slow to pay or there are constant payment issues.The client constantly nitpicks at or disputes your invoices.The client has unreasonable

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00:12:51

524 Ed Manna - Live at ASCII Edge

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2023/07/04

In 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

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00:17:07

523 Joel Zaidspiner - Live at ASCII Edge

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2023/07/04

In 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

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