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.
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June 30, 2023

516 Pax8Beyond with Matt Horning and David Powell

516 Pax8Beyond with Matt Horning and David Powell
Uncle Marv’s IT Business Podcast: Practical Business Advice for MSPs and IT Professionals
516 Pax8Beyond with Matt Horning and David Powell

Live interviews from radio row at Pax8Beyond with Matt Horning (Blue Tree Technology) and David Powell (Pax8).

In this episode of Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast, host Marvin Bee interviews Matt Horning from Blue Tree Technology, an MSP (Managed Service Provider) based in the Kansas City area. Matt discusses how his company focuses on finding clients that share their core values and prioritize security and technology. They believe that core values are subjective and there is no right or wrong one. Matt also talks about the journey of starting his business, merging with another MSP, and the importance of having a physical office space for legitimacy and knowledge sharing among employees.

Website: https://bluetreetechnology.com/

Marvin Bee is also joined by David Powell, the VP of Strategic Sales at Pax8. They discuss David's experience in the MSP (Managed Service Provider) space and his journey to joining Pax8. David shares his insights on the evolution of MSPs, the importance of transitioning from break-fix to recurring revenue, and the value of process orientation in scaling an MSP business. They also touch upon the topic of cybersecurity sales and how MSPs can have effective conversations with clients about risk and asset protection. The episode highlights the need for MSPs to assess their own cybersecurity practices, learn how to sell cybersecurity to existing clients, and explore strategies for acquiring new customers.

Website: https://www.pax8.com

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The inaugural Pax8Beyond 2023 was held on June 11-13, 2023, at the Gaylord Rockies Hotel in Denver, Colorado and was attended by over 1000 IT service providers, vendors, and media worldwide. The event content was curated specifically for partners, aimed at helping them grow their businesses, increase deep cybersecurity expertise, future-proof innovations, and dynamic efficiencies.

Matt Horning
David Powell
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