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. 30, 2023

556 Pax8's Path to Business Growth with Craig Donovan

556 Pax8's Path to Business Growth with Craig Donovan
Uncle Marv’s IT Business Podcast: Practical Business Advice for MSPs and IT Professionals
556 Pax8's Path to Business Growth with Craig Donovan

Guest: Craig Donovan, Pax 8's "New" Chief Experience Officer

Join us as we chat with Craig, who discusses his crucial role as the bridge between external stakeholders and the internal teams designing the new Pax 8. We explore the significance of listening systems, advisory councils, and focus groups in understanding and delivering what the ecosystem needs. Craig shares how his role focuses on creating a three-sided marketplace that serves partners, customers, and vendors, offering unique experiences for each stakeholder.

Pax8 is a company that offers a cloud marketplace for businesses to buy, sell, and manage cloud solutions,

The Pax8 Marketplace is a platform that allows businesses to quote, order, bill, and provision cloud products in one place, all with one monthly bill.

=== Links from the show

To learn more about Pax8: https://www.pax8.com/en-us/

Register for Pax8Beyond 2024: https://www.pax8beyond.com/

=== Upcoming Events

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

Craig Donovan
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