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Cut Costs & Hire Faster (EP 894)

Author: Marvin Bee August 14, 2025 Duration: 24:53

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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 brings Chris Keith back for a powerful look inside the latest at Hirexe—a global staffing marketplace for MSPs offering rapid, AI-powered hiring and dramatic savings. Learn how tech leaders are finding better-fit candidates in South Africa in just days.

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