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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Aug. 24, 2023

555 The MSP Corner Experience

Fernando and Gregory take a moment to walk us through their innovative platform, designed to compete with Tech Tribe on a global scale.

Show Notes
Guest Profile

We understand how vital lead generation is for MSPs and the significance of influential leadership coupled with effective messaging. We also highlight the transition from a break-fix model to a proactive approach and the critical role of a solid contract in MSP protection. We tackle the common marketing challenges MSPs face and discuss why hitting a growth plateau might signal a need for a change in leadership.

The final segment of our chat takes us through the fascinating world of paywalls, marketing, and conversions. We discuss the necessity of tracking visitors to websites, and the techniques for effectively converting these visitors.

=== Time Stamps

(0:05:30) - Uncle Marv rant about "junior" and eBay return
(0:11:53) - Introduction to MSP Corne
(0:14:45) - Discussion on the importance of effective leadership and messaging in lead generation for MSPs.
(0:17:05) - Insight on the transition from a reactive to a proactive model in IT and the challenges that come with it.
(0:21:15) - The importance of a solid contract for MSP protection; Strategies on how IT firms can increase their revenue.
(0:32:24) - Deep dive into the world of paywalls, marketing, and conversions.
(0:35:45) - Discussion on the importance of tracking visitors to websites and techniques for effectively converting these visitors.
(0:52:40) Florida Man and a fox stealing breakfast burritos

=== Links from the show

Question of the Month: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/p/monthly-q/

What is your most unique or memorable gift that you've given to a client to say thank you?

MSP Corner Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mspcorner

MSP Corner LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/msp-corner/

Florida Man Proposes to Girlfriend with a hot dog: https://tinyurl.com/4ach78cn

Florida Man Robs Wendy's with Alligator: https://tinyurl.com/3jnn5btf

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=== Upcoming Evnts

https://techconunplugged.com/: September 7-10, 2023, at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Woodbridge in New Jersey. TechCon Unplugged is a conference for IT business owners featuring expert presentations, hands-on workshops, peer panels, and breakout sessions to help grow your business.

https://www.dattocon.com/: October 2-4, 2023, at the Intercontinental in Miami Florida. DattoCon is an annual educational and networking event for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in North America. The conference provides valuable insights into the latest trends and technologies in the MSP industry, with breakout sessions covering topics ranging from cybersecurity to personnel management.

=== Show Information

Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/

Host: Marvin Bee

=== Show Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor: NetAlly: https://www.netally.com/

Live Show Partner: Computers Done Right: https://computersdoneright.com/

Live Show Partner: Instant Houescall: https://instanthousecall.com/

=== Support the Show

Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZ

Become a monthly supporter: https://www.patreon.com/join/itbusinesspodcast?

One-Time Donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unclemarv

CEO

As vice president of sales and marketing, Fernando Leon leverages decades of experience in marketing, sales management and technology to provide high-level advice for the MSP industry.

Fernando joined Single Point of Contact as vice president of sales and marketing back in 2001. In this role he was responsible for leading new business development and marketing to the channels. He also implemented an online marketing strategy that has generated hundreds of meetings with quality prospects.

Gregory Morawietz

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