Uncle Marv’s IT Business Podcast: Practical Business Advice for MSPs and IT Professionals
Uncle Marv’s IT Business Podcast: Practical Business Advice…
Running a managed service provider (MSP) or IT services business takes more than technical expertise. You need to win customers, grow revenue, protect profitability, manage vendors, deliver great service, and keep up with a changing IT industry. That’s where Uncle Marv comes in.

Hosted by longtime IT business owner Marvin Bee, aka Uncle Marv, the IT Business Podcast delivers practical business advice, real-world lessons, candid conversations, and industry insights to help MSP owners, IT service providers, IT consultants, system administrators, and technology professionals run their businesses better, smarter, and faster.

Topics include MSP business growth, pricing and profitability, sales and marketing, managed services operations, cybersecurity, compliance, Microsoft 365, cloud services, automation, service desk efficiency, vendor management, technology stack decisions, and customer relationships.

Hear from experienced MSP owners, IT business leaders, industry experts, and technology vendors about what works, what doesn’t, and what it takes to build a stronger IT business. Get an honest look at industry trends, vendor claims, emerging technologies, and the decisions that affect your customers, your team, and your bottom line.

Whether you’re starting an MSP, growing an established IT services company, managing client networks, or looking for better tools and smarter ways to work, Uncle Marv brings the conversation back to what matters: practical knowledge you can put to work.

Run your business better, smarter, and faster.
March 10, 2022

392: I quit... now what?

392: I quit... now what?
Uncle Marv’s IT Business Podcast: Practical Business Advice for MSPs and IT Professionals
392: I quit... now what?

Are you thinking about quitting your job and venturing out on your own?
Dawn Sizer and I both quit jobs to start our IT Business.
We'll share our stories and tips for you to start and grow your business.

=== Notes from the show

  • Can you run a business?
  • Know your numbers
  • Choose your "hard"

** After the podcast, Dawn mentioned that she should have mentioned Western Governors University. WGU is an online university that focuses on competency-based education that allows you to work at your own pace. You are measured on skills and learning, not time in a classroom.

Dawn Sizer is the C.E.O. at 3rd Element Consulting, a WBENC Certified, Woman Owned Managed IT Service Provider

=== Links for this episode

Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits!: A great book to understanding your business numbers.

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