Techies, Trekkies & Star Trek Fandom (EP 950)

Techies, Trekkies & Star Trek Fandom (EP 950)

Author: Marvin Bee December 17, 2025 Duration: 1:07:19
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Uncle Marv brings together marketer and lifelong Trekkie Kristin Spiotto, MSP and convention regular Joe Balsarotti, and legendary Star Trek insider Lolita Fatjo for a fast‑moving, story‑packed conversation about Trek and tech. The group explores how Starfleet principles, clear “North Star” goals, and great character‑driven storytelling influence everything from MSP operations to modern marketing. They also share behind‑the‑scenes convention stories, the changing TV/film landscape, and where Star Trek is boldly going next. === SPONSORS: Livestream Partner, ThreatLocker: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/threatlocker Legacy Partner, NetAlly: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/netally/ Internet Provider, Rythmz: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/rythmz Production Gear Partner, Liongard: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/liongard Travel Partner: Bvoip: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/bvoip Travel Partner: TruGrid: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/trugrid Digital Partner, Designer Ready: http://itbusinesspodcast.com/designerready === SHOW MUSIC: Item Title: Upbeat & Fun Sports Rock Logo Item URL: https://elements.envato.com/upbeat-fun-sports-rock-logo-CSR3UET Author Username: AlexanderRufire Item License Code: 7X9F52DNML

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.
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Launching Services With Rayanne Buchianico (EP 1017) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:42
Most MSPs roll out new services by buying a shiny tool, slapping on a price, and then wondering why nobody buys. I brought back industry legend Rayanne Buchianico from ABC Solutions to walk through a better playbook, usi…
Fixing MSP Password Chaos (EP 1016) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:35
I bring Chris Skipworth from Passpack on to talk candidly about the invoice you never want to receive, the true downstream cost of a breach when your MSP is at the center of your clients’ credential universe. Chris walks…
Building Your MSP Marketing Engine (EP 1015) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:01
I sit down with Tim Fitzpatrick from Rialto Marketing to talk about why most MSPs don’t really have a lead problem, they have a broken marketing engine problem. We get into strategy vs tactics, niching, referrals, and ho…
Money, Marketing, MSP Growth Playbook (EP 1014) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:27
I’m recapping my Money, Marketing, and Growth series with five core pillars every MSP needs to shore up before chasing leads, from fixing your foundation to protecting margin and using AI the right way. Along the way I s…
Turning MSP Profit Into Wealth (EP 1013) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:35
I sit down with Justin Maxwell from Big Life Financial to dig into the money side of running an MSP, from proactive tax planning to getting your accountant, advisor, and legal team actually rowing in the same direction.…
Seamless Sales Delivery For MSPs (EP 1012) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:14
I sit down with Dori Spade from Call to Action LLC to break down how she helped MSPs jump their close rates from the industry‑standard 25 percent to a consistent 70 percent by closing the “trust gap” between prospects an…
Richard Wingfield’s MSP Exit (EP 1011) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:32
I sit down with Richard Wingfield, owner and head geek at Envision Design, to unpack how he turned a 30‑year Mac‑focused consultancy into a cross‑platform MSP with a clear path to retirement via a CTO buyout. We get into…
Fixing Broken MSP Marketing (EP 1010) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:23
I sit down with fractional CMO and CRO Dave Scott to call out the worst MSP marketing advice, why “doing something is better than nothing” is a lie, and how to know when it’s time to stop DIY and invest in real growth le…
ACES: MSP Growth With Allen And Tim (EP 1009) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:01
I grab hallway conversations with Allen Edwards and Tim Fitzpatrick to unpack how MSP owners can get unstuck, build better relationships, and unlock hidden revenue in the business they already have. From learning how to…
Own Your MSP Marketing (EP 1008) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:34
Most MSPs don’t really have a leads problem; they have a “nothing actually happens” problem when prospects find them and never hear back. In this conversation with Nate Freedman from Tech Pro Marketing and MSP Sites, I d…

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