How MSP-as-a-Service Changes Your Game (979)

How MSP-as-a-Service Changes Your Game (979)

Author: Marvin Bee March 19, 2026 Duration: 51:03
Juan Fernandez joins me to explain how Summit Holdings’ MSP as a Service framework helps MSPs reclaim capacity, protect margins, and modernize service delivery in the era of AI and MSP 5.0. We dig into common fears about losing control, how white-labeled operations can stay aligned with your tools and processes, and why community-focused, US-based, IT compliance‑minded support can be a game-changer for MSP growth. If you’re wrestling with labor, cybersecurity delivery, and vendor overload, this conversation lays out a practical path forward.

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.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)
Podcast Episodes
Live at ASCII Edge: Powered By Rythmz (EP 917) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:39
Join Uncle Marv live at ASCII Edge for an engaging look at MSP camaraderie, the lasting impact of Alan Weinberger, and vendor innovations like Rythmz’s Internet-in-a-Box. Dive into human-centric IT, vendor strategies, an…
NSITSP Spotlight: Ryan Redmond of Optrua (EP 916) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:36
Ryan Redmond spills the secrets to making CRM work for MSPs and how Optrua’s “smarter systems” drive better sales. We dig into Microsoft Dynamics, co-pilot AI tools, and the challenges of industry regulation in IT.​
Don’t VPN for Me, Argentina (EP 915) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:13
Ever had a client stuck halfway across the world with no VPN access? Hear how I battled Argentina’s internet with Ubiquiti and managed to save the day – MSP-style.
MSP Journey: Kyle Kenyon, The Pro Tech Guy (EP 914) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:22
Today it’s all about growth, grit, and getting secure. Kyle Kenyon joins the show to share how he scaled his IT business, refined his client base, and adopted a zero-trust mindset — all while juggling life, family, and t…
Man in the Van vs. MSP: 10 Years Later (EP 913) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:32
Uncle Marv reconnects with Chad Kempt of Fast Computers to celebrate 10 years since the iconic “Man in the Van vs. MSP” debate. They dig into how solo techs have matured, the shift toward systemized small-scale MSPs, and…
Meet the Aggressively Friendly Tara Rummer (EP 912) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:49
Tara Rummer brings authentic, unfiltered insight on what it’s like to steer automation in the MSP world—all while championing neurodiversity and smashing industry norms on the way.
NSITSP Spotlight: Diana Giles, Skyline IT (EP 911) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:42
Diana Giles shares her journey from side projects to founding Skyline IT Management and discusses why raising professionalism in IT is crucial for the future.​
Synology Reverses Drive Policy (EP 910) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:51
In this week’s IT Business Podcast Livestream, Uncle Marv reveals Synology’s sudden drive compatibility reversal and discusses the big news from DattoCon—Kaseya’s acquisition of Inky for advanced AI-powered email securit…
Ambulance Chasing Goes Cyber (EP 909) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:12
Bradley Gross returns to break down how ambulance-chasing law firms are targeting MSPs after data breaches—and what you must do to protect your business.
Ubiquiti - The MSP Game Changer (EP 908) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:08
In this episode, Tom Wyant and I deep-dive into using Ubiquiti for MSPs, sharing real-world stories, the ups and downs, and why my view on Ubiquiti evolved after hands-on fieldwork.