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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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00:14:32

CISA’s Incident Reporting Rules: MSP Impact (EP 965)

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2026/03/03

CISA’s CIRCIA rulemaking could reshape how serious cyber incidents get reported across critical infrastructure—and MSPs are right in the middle of it. In this episode, Uncle Marv breaks down what’s in play, what’s unclear, and what you should be building now so you’re not scrambling when clients (or regulators) start asking questions.Understand the 72-hour incident reporting expectation and the 24-hour ransom payment reporting requirement. Learn why MSPs may be treated like critical

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01:01:44

Websites as a Service for MSPs (EP 964)

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2026/02/26

Most MSPs lock down firewalls, endpoints, and backups, but leave client websites wide open as an unmanaged liability. In this episode, Designer Ready’s team shows how to wrap websites into your MSP stack with ADA/WCAG compliance scanning, Cloudflare Enterprise, WAF protection, daily WordPress updates, and flat-fee web care that fits your MRR model.Why Listen: Learn why websites are a hidden liability for MSPs Understand ADA and WCAG compliance enforcement Hear real-world website breach stories

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00:48:35

DoorToDoor Geek: Podnutz Origins (963)

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2026/02/17

Uncle Marv sits down with Steve “DoorToDoor Geek” McLaughlin of Podnutz to unpack the early days of computer repair podcasting, Podnutz Pro, and Android App Addicts. They talk Linux, Android, F-Droid, app discovery, and why understanding multiple operating systems still gives MSPs and IT pros a technical edge. Why Listen:Hear the real story behind Podnutz, Podnutz Pro, and the early tech podcast network scene.Learn how Linux, Android, and open source quietly power Azure, networking tools, and

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00:40:48

MSP Expo & Right of Boom - 2026 Conference Debrief

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2026/02/16

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

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00:25:18

Break-Fix to Breakthrough Mindset (961)

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2026/02/10

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

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01:09:38

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

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2026/02/06

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

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00:47:33

Your Biggest Client Is Killing You! (959)

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2026/02/05

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 ListenSee 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,

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00:34:59

Is Zero Trust Really Necessary for MSPs? (958)

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2026/02/04

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

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00:48:56

Culture Falling Apart? Try Internal Podcasts (957)

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2026/02/03

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

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00:48:09

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

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2026/01/29

View the livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/4wEUtHAnWyI?si=xoTByC859c2N44NlWhat We CoverWhen clients ask ChatGPT instead of calling youThe junior user who wanted to bypass TruGrid with IP whitelisting on a Comcast residential line.Remote users, OneDrive chaos, and SharePoint securityMigrating 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

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00:48:57

Building a Community‑First Vendor with ImmyBot (955)

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2026/01/22

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 listenHear 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

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00:40:49

New Year, New MSP 2026

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2026/01/08

If you run an MSP and are already exhausted in week one of 2026, this episode will feel uncomfortably familiar—and very useful. Marv turns a week of ISP upgrades, hospital time, and junior-tech misadventures into a concrete set of New Year resolutions you can actually implement.=== Why ListenHear real-world stories: ISP upgrades over Christmas, SD-WAN cutovers, and co-managed headaches.Learn why underpricing attracts bargain hunters and destroys margins—and how to fix it.Get a simple framework for

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00:27:58

MSP Radio Acquires Small Biz Thoughts

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2026/01/07

If you rely on Small Biz Thoughts, IT Service Provider University, or The Business of Tech, this conversation is your roadmap to what’s changing and what’s not. Hear directly from Dave Sobel and Karl Palachuk about the acquisition, the five‑year plan, and how this new ecosystem can help you build a stronger MSP in 2026.=== Why listenUnderstand why MSP Radio acquired Small Biz Thoughts and IT Service Provider University.Hear Karl explain why he sold, what “stewardship” means, and why he’s not going

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00:12:17

Top 10 MSP “Excitements” for 2026 (EP 952)

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2025/12/29

Uncle Marv shares a sarcastic Top 10 list of what MSPs are “excited” about in 2026, including AI that fixes everything, clients who finally get cybersecurity, and the 37th AI‑powered RMM. He digs into stack sprawl, compliance frameworks, cyber insurance requirements, and the myth of 100% client compliance while encouraging MSPs to focus on outcomes like better security, more uptime, and real business continuity.Top 10 Things MSPs Are Totally Excited About in 2026AI That Fixes Everything — Except

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01:31:34

2025 Holiday Party & ITB Podcast Awards (EP 951)

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2025/12/18

Close out the year with a candid MSP roundtable featuring LionGuard’s Brook Lee, ABC Solutions’ Rayanne Buchianico, Bvoip’s George Bardissi, Domotz’s Destiny Bertucci, MSP CFO’s Larry Cobrin, and more. They cover Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses, PitchIT, AI-driven service delivery, conference strategy, and the business intelligence MSPs need to boost margins. Along the way, the ITB Podcast Awards crown best episode, best swag, and best guest while Uncle Marv reflects on 10 years of podcasting,

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01:07:19

Techies, Trekkies & Star Trek Fandom (EP 950)

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2025/12/17

If you’re an MSP owner, marketer, or tech pro who also loves Star Trek, this conversation is for you. Learn how to apply Starfleet‑style clarity, storytelling, and optimism to your business, get a peek behind the curtain of Trek productions and cruises, and discover new podcasts and documentaries to deepen your fandom.This is the crossover episode every techie Trekkie has wanted: an honest, funny, and insightful look at how Star Trek directly shapes marketing, MSP leadership, and community building

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Top 10 MSP Billing Blunders (EP 949)

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2025/12/11

Uncle Marv unveils his “Top 10 MSP Billing Blunders” drawn from years of running an IT services company, talking with peers, and swapping stories in the MSP community. Learn how treating billing as a scheduled, recurring task prevents missed invoices.See why vague “services rendered” invoices confuse clients and delay payment.Implement “no work without a ticket” so every action is documented and billable.Use PSA, RMM, and tools like Domotz and Action1 as your time and device source of truth.Tighten

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00:46:05

Building an All‑In Microsoft Security Stack (EP 948)

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2025/12/10

For MSPs trying to go “Microsoft‑first” without blowing up their business, Ben Wilcox lays out the playbook ProArch uses every day. Hear how a 500‑person firm standardizes on Microsoft 365, Azure, Defender XDR, and automation while still leaving room for partners and third‑party tools where they actually add value.Why ListenSee why ProArch standardized on Microsoft security (Defender XDR, Intune, Purview) instead of juggling multiple point products.Understand the journey from on‑prem servers and

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01:00:42

From Checklists to True Compliance-as-a-Service (EP 947)

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2025/12/04

MSPs are being dragged into compliance whether they’re ready or not, and this episode gives you a practical roadmap from people who’ve already done it. Tim and Shanna break down how to launch compliance-as-a-service, reduce your legal exposure, and finally get paid for work you’re already doing for free.Why Listen:Learn how Compliance Scorecard evolved from a simple checklist into a multi-module GRC platform built by an MSP for MSPs.Hear real stories about CMMC, HIPAA, New York DFS, SOC 2 and cyber

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00:26:36

Cameron Brister: Democratizing Technology for SMBs (...

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2025/12/03

This NSITSP Member Spotlight dives into Cameron’s journey through higher education IT, a Fortune 500 manufacturing role, church AV/IT, and ultimately going all-in on his MSP in 2020. The conversation explores building recurring revenue from legacy software automation, setting financial and personal boundaries for leaving corporate, and elevating MSP professionalism so clients see you as a trusted strategic partner—not just the person who fixes printers.Why listen:Learn how Cameron turned a

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