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.
Oct. 13, 2022

446 Live with Erzsebet "Liz" Pifko

446 Live with Erzsebet "Liz" Pifko
Uncle Marv’s IT Business Podcast: Practical Business Advice for MSPs and IT Professionals
446 Live with Erzsebet "Liz" Pifko

Liz Pifko returns to answer all your legal questions about the most important legal services (like contracts) for entrepreneurs and small businesses.

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On this episode, Liz and I revisit the concept of trademarks and how important it is that you consider trademarking your business name to avoid a "cease and desist" letter that could cost thousands of dollars down the road.

We also talked about her new website where you can get a starter set of legal documents, like an MSA, for a fraction of the cost.

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  • MSA + Client Handbook Template Customization Training
  • Monthly MSA Focused Q&A

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Business & IP Attorney

Liz is a multi-award-winning business and IP attorney and the owner of Corvinus Law, a boutique virtual law firm focused on helping small businesses in the areas of intellectual property (trademarks and copyright) and a wide range of corporate matters (contract drafting and negotiation, business formation, advertising and Internet law).

She is also the owner of Renegade Legal, an online shop offering industry-specific contract, letter and other document templates that help business owners – including MSPs – reduce client disputes, increase profitability, and protect themselves from legal liability.

With well over a decade of experience, she is a frequent speaker at summits, conferences, podcasts and private corporate events on the topics of risk management, MSAs, and best practices for MSPs to manage client expectations, control scope, get paid, and limit legal liability in today’s often unpredictable and increasingly hostile cybersecurity landscape.

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