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

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

Author: Marvin Bee Language: English Episodes: 100
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Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs) by Marvin Bee is where managed service providers and IT professionals come for straight, practical guidance. This podcast dives into the real-world challenges of running and growing an IT services business - from pricing and packaging to sales, operations, and client management. Each episode features conversations with seasoned IT pros who share hard-earned lessons, proven strategies, and honest stories from the field. Whether youre just starting your MSP or looking to streamline and scale, youll find actionable tips you can apply right away. Listen episodes to stay ahead of industry trends, avoid common pitfalls, and sharpen both your technical and business skills. This podcast is your ongoing companion for building a stronger, smarter, and more profitable IT business in a fast-changing tech landscape.
Episodes
Stop Losing Money On Clients (EP 998) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:10
A candid conversation with Larry Cobrin from MSPCFO on what your PSA is really telling you about client profitability, contribution per hour, and which customers you should probably fix or fire. We also dig into AI, priv…
20 Questions For Selling An MSP (EP997) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:51
Most MSP owners wait too long to get serious about an exit, then wonder why their “baby” doesn’t get the valuation they expected. In this conversation with Amy Babinchak, we dig into her book “20 Questions Every Owner As…
Hidden Costs of Changing Your Stack (EP 996) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:22
Vendors love to pitch “better, cheaper” tools, but Tom Wyant and I break down the real, often hidden cost of changing your MSP stack, from migration and data ownership to client disruption and staff confusion. We talk ho…
Head Nerds On AI Strategy (EP 995) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:33
I sit down with N-Able Head Nerds Ben Lee and Marc‑Andre to talk about how MSPs can move beyond “another AI chatbot” and start building real services, automation, and governance around AI. From internal efficiencies to c…
OpenText's Secure Cloud For MSPs (EP 994) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:26
Michael DePalma, OpenText's VP of Business Development, dives into their massive channel revamp after a full year, covering Secure Cloud upgrades and killer MSP partnerships like Hats AI. He breaks down real MSP pain poi…
SIEM And MDR For MSPs (EP 993) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:56
I sit down with Robert Johnston from N-able (formerly Adlumin) to talk about how MSPs can realistically deliver SIEM, MDR, and true business resilience without trying to build their own 24×7 SOC. We get into the talent g…
Stop Selling Tools, Sell Outcomes (EP 992) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:12
Lewis Pope and Stephanie Hammond from the N‑able Head Nerds team join me live at Empower in Fort Lauderdale to talk about shifting from selling tools to leading with business resilience, governance, and real executive co…
Frank Colletti on N‑Able Growth (EP 991) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:54
Frank Colletti from N‑Able joins me live at Empower 2026 in Fort Lauderdale to talk about AI, UEM, security, and how MSPs can turn all of this innovation into real, profitable services. We dig into N‑Able’s partner-first…
Identity First Security For MSPs (EP 990) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:40
I sat down with Mike Wise from Clockwork Networks and we got into what it really looks like to run a lean, highly efficient MSP without chasing headcount. We covered niching, compliance, and how smart standardization can…
When Your Service Manager Leaves (989) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:30
In this episode, I sit down with Dawn and Dave Sizer to walk through the messy, honest reality of running and rebuilding a growing MSP. We talk about what happens when you think you’re mature and buttoned up… until one k…

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