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Brotherhood & Business: Josh Liberman (EP 919)

Author: Marvin Bee November 3, 2025 Duration: 24:14

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

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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.

Uncle Marv sits with Josh Liberman live at the ASCII Cup in Philadelphia. Josh reflects on three decades of running Net Sciences and the pivotal decision to go “all in” on managed services. Stories span global travels, challenging transitions, and heartwarming ASCII memories—including an emotional tribute to Alan Weinberger. Don't miss actionable business advice, community-building strategies, and Josh’s signature humor.

Why Listen:

Learn how and why to transition to a flat-rate MSP model
Discover the "pumpkin plan" and customer selection strategy
Understand the power of ASCII as a professional family
Get real-world advice for handling client churn with confidence
Hear behind-the-scenes stories of industry travel and networking
Experience touching moments honoring Alan Weinberger
Explore the broader impact of community and peer groups
Gain actionable tips for MSP resilience and adaptability
Understand business growth through trusting relationships
Laugh and learn from candid stories and road trip anecdotes

Companies, Products & Books Mentioned:

Net Sciences: https://netsciences.com
ASCII Group: https://www.ascii.com
ChannelPro Events: https://www.channelpronetwork.com/events
DattoCon Europe: https://www.dattocon.com
SonicWall: https://www.sonicwall.com
Ingram Micro: https://www.ingrammicro.com
Microsoft: https://www.microsoft.com
CVX Expo: https://www.cvxexpo.com
Liberty Bell: https://www.nps.gov/inde/learn/historyculture/stories-libertybell.htm
Chad Kempt (ASCII Member of the Year): https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadkempt/

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Livestream Partner, ThreatLocker: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/threatlocker
Legacy Partner, NetAlly: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/netally/
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