Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Products, stories, and tips for the MSP and IT Professional)

Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Products, stories, and ti…

The IT Business Podcast is a show for MSPs (Managed Service Providers) and IT Professionals providing business network support and managed services. Each episode delivers products, stories, and tips that help the MSP and IT Pro run the business better, smarter, and faster, covering everything from pricing and packaging to operations, tools, and service delivery. You’ll hear candid conversations with working MSP owners, system admins, vendors, and industry leaders who share what’s actually working in the field, including hard lessons, success stories, and the occasional “what not to do.” Topics regularly include managed services best practices, cybersecurity and compliance, Microsoft 365 and cloud, automation and documentation, vendor selection and stack building, plus the day-to-day realities of running a modern IT business. Hosted by longtime IT business owner and podcaster Marvin “Uncle Marv” Bee, the show blends real talk, practical advice, and a lighthearted tone so the MSP and IT Pro behind the network can learn, laugh, and get better every week.

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Oct. 22, 2025

Don’t VPN for Me, Argentina (EP 915)

Ever had a client stuck halfway across the world with no VPN access? Hear how I battled Argentina’s internet with Ubiquiti and managed to save the day – MSP-style.

Show Notes

I share the latest MSP field story—helping a client whose remote staffer in Argentina couldn’t connect via VPN. What starts as a routine setup turns into a wild ride through blocked IPs, throttled Starlink connections, and Argentina’s secret war on VPNs. Hear how Ubiquiti’s VPN options, Microsoft 365 authentication quirks, and a dash of Duo MFA finally kept the user online.

We’ll also chat about the latest MSP headlines, including ConnectWise patches, DefensX’s AI-enhanced secure browser, and cybersecurity reminders for October. Of course, there’s gear talk—the Red Tiger dash cam and its challenger, the VIOFO A229—and updates on my upcoming appearances at ASCII Edge and IT Nation Connect. IT pros, grab your notebook—this one’s equal parts troubleshooting and triumph.

News:

DefensX Secure Browser now offers native support for OpenAI Atlas: https://tinyurl.com/bdtrmtas
Critical ConnectWise Flaws Expose MSPs to Fake Update Attacks: https://tinyurl.com/ys4ncpxk

Companies, Products, Books Mentioned:

ConnectWise Automate: https://www.connectwise.com/software/automate
DefensX: https://www.defensx.com
Ubiquiti: https://www.ui.com
AT&T Business Fiber: https://www.att.com/business
NetBird: https://netbird.io
Duo: https://duo.com
Red Tiger Dash Cam: https://redtigerdashcam.com
VIOFO A229 Dash Cam: https://www.viofo.com
ASCII Edge Conference: https://www.asciievents.com
IT Nation Connect: https://www.connectwise.com/theitnation/connect

Amazon:

REDTIGER Dash Cam Front and Rear: https://amzn.to/3JjhgzS
VIOFO A229 Plus Front and Rear Dash Cam: https://amzn.to/3WlGxwp

SPONSORS:

Livestream Partner, ThreatLocker: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/threatlocker
Legacy Partner, NetAlly: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/netally/
Internet Provider, Rythmz: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/rythmz
Production Gear Partner, Liongard: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/liongard
Travel Partner: Bvoip: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/bvoip
Travel Partner: TruGrid: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/trugrid
Digital Partner, Designer Ready: http://itbusinesspodcast.com/designerready

SHOW MUSIC:

Item Title: Upbeat & Fun Sports Rock Logo
Item URL: https://elements.envato.com/upbeat-fun-sports-rock-logo-CSR3UET
Author Username: AlexanderRufire
Item License Code: 7X9F52DNML

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Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/
Host: Marvin Bee
Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZ
Become a monthly supporter: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast

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