Uncle Marv’s IT Business Podcast: Practical Business Advice for MSPs and IT Professionals
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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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July 4, 2023

522 Pax8Beyond with Michelle Accardi and Scott Chasin

522 Pax8Beyond with Michelle Accardi and Scott Chasin
Uncle Marv’s IT Business Podcast: Practical Business Advice for MSPs and IT Professionals
522 Pax8Beyond with Michelle Accardi and Scott Chasin

Live interviews from radio row at Pax8Beyond with Michelle Accardi (Liongard) and Scott Chasin (Pax8).

In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, Marvin Bee interviews Michelle Accardi from Liongard and Scott Chasin, the Chief Technology Officer of PAX8, during the PAX8 Beyond 2023 conference.

Marvin and Michell discuss the event, the impressive number of booth scans, and the quality conversations they had. They also talk about the swag at the event and Liongard's role as a leader in configuration change detection and response. Michelle explains how their product helps MSPs and enterprises manage and mitigate risks by detecting and responding to changes in their IT environments. Marvin expresses interest in exploring Liongard's booth and getting more information about their offerings.

Website: https://www.liongard.com/

Scott discusses his passion for technology and building products and teams. He shares his journey in cybersecurity and internet collaboration, leading up to his role at PAX8. They delve into the vision behind PAX8's marketplace and the complexity of creating a three-sided ecosystem for managed service providers, cloud vendors, and small businesses. Scott highlights the challenges and opportunities for each segment and emphasizes PAX8's goal of simplifying the complexity and delivering value to all constituents.

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.

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Michelle Accardi

Michelle Accardi is the CEO of Liongard, a Houston-based technology company. She officially joined the company on April 17, 2023, marking a pivotal moment in the company's history. Michelle is a results-oriented CEO with strong sales, operational, marketing, and technical acumen. She has Fortune 500 and high-growth start-up experience.

Prior to joining Liongard, Michelle was the CEO of Logically, a managed IT services provider. She believes her unique perspective will drive value for Liongard. Michelle's addition to Liongard is expected to help the company grow and expand its reach.

Scott Chasin
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