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.
Nov. 13, 2025

Conference Recap: ASCII, IT Nation & Swag (EP 934)

Conference Recap: ASCII, IT Nation & Swag (EP 934)
Uncle Marv’s IT Business Podcast: Practical Business Advice for MSPs and IT Professionals
Conference Recap: ASCII, IT Nation & Swag (EP 934)

Uncle Marv recaps a whirlwind stretch of ASCII and IT Nation-related travel, conference sessions, and vendor swag. A guest appearance by Sean Lardo adds insider perspectives on event execution and the PitchIT program.

In this live IT Nation recap episode, Uncle Marv threads travel anecdotes, conference takeaways, and practical MSP automation into a cohesive narrative. He shares a whirlwind tour that included Lakeland, Philly, and Orlando, culminating in conference reflections and a candid look at the event’s content breadth. The episode doubles as a field report on vendor engagement, with attention to the PitchIT competition and the reality that large conferences often overwhelm attendees with sessions; the solution is deliberate planning and team division to maximize value.

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