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Thriving as a Solo MSP (EP 896)

Author: Marvin Bee August 27, 2025 Duration: 35:08

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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.

In this episode, I open up about how I’ve managed to run a solo MSP business profitably, stand firm on pricing, and emphasize value over being the cheapest. I share personal stories, from clients who have stuck with me since the ’90s to the lessons I learned from attorney friends about billing with confidence.

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