IT Business Podcast Episodes

Uncle Marv interviews Tim, a veteran who received a service dog named Coop from K9 for Warriors, an organization that rescues shelter dogs and trains them as companions for veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury, or military sexual trauma. Tim shares his inspiring journey, the applica…

Uncle Marv interviews Gregg Lalle, the newly appointed General Manager of IT Nation, at the IT Nation Secure event in Orlando. They discuss Gregg's transition from the international sales team to leading IT Nation, his vision for expanding the community beyond just ConnectWise partners, and the fut…

Uncle Marv interviews Andre Gilmore from ConnectWise about the IT Nation Evolve peer groups for managed service providers (MSPs). Andre explains the unique value proposition of these peer groups, which focus on both personal and professional growth by fostering close relationships and an environmen…

Uncle Marv sits down with Peter Kujawa from Service Leadership, a company acquired by ConnectWise that provides objective financial and operational benchmarking data to MSPs and other technology service providers worldwide. Peter shares his journey from being a lawyer to running an MSP and how disc…

In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, Uncle Marv sits down with Raffael Marty, Vice President of Cybersecurity at ConnectWise, during the IT Nation Secure conference in Orlando, Florida. They discuss the unique challenges and opportunities in the Managed Service Provider (MSP) space, the diff…

Uncle Marv interviews Jason and Rachel Miller, owners of an MSP based in Tennessee. They discuss the challenges of running a successful MSP business, including dealing with vendor issues like the recent Autodesk updater problems. The Millers share insights into their journey, from starting as a res…

In this special Saturday edition, Uncle Marv shares interviews recorded at the SuperOps Super Summit in Tampa, Florida. He chats with Arvind Parthiban (CEO of SuperOps), Damo (VP of Products), Chris Cool (a new SuperOps MSP customer), and Juan Fernandez (SuperOps Channel Chief). They discuss the gr…

In this special episode, we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the ASCII group, the oldest and largest independent IT community in the world. I'm joined by ASCII's founder and CEO Alan Weinberger, VP of Marketing Alysia Vetter, and longtime member David Stinner from US itek. We discuss the origins o…

Uncle Marv welcomes back Tim Fitzpatrick from Rialto Marketing to discuss the importance of having a strategic marketing plan before diving into tactics. Tim emphasizes the need to identify your ideal clients by asking three key questions: who do you love working with, who are your most profitable …

Uncle Marv interviews Rob Rae, Corporate VP of Community and Ecosystems at Pax8, about the upcoming Pax8 Beyond 2024 conference in Denver. They discuss Rob's first year at Pax8, the company's global expansion, marketing efforts, conference highlights, keynote speakers, and the new European conferen…

Florida man Ron Cervantes join us to discuss some of the best "Florida man" tech stories. However, before diving into those tales, I had to rant about the frustrating issues I've been experiencing with my RMM provider, N-able, for the past two days. Their SSO issue prevented me from logging in and …

Uncle Marv visits the Kaseya headquarters in Miami and interviews Nadir Merchant, the General Manager and Chief Technology Officer for Kaseya's IT Operations suite. They discuss Nadir's role in overseeing products like Autotask, BMS, IT Glue, ConnectBooster, and My IT Process, as well as Kaseya's a…

Uncle Marv shares his experience visiting the Kaseya corporate offices in Miami. He addresses concerns from listeners about the visit and provides insights into Kaseya's products, pricing, and future plans.

Uncle Marv rants about the importance of using proper cable testing tools and the frustration of dealing with subpar work from other service providers. Juan Fernandez from SuperOps joins the conversation, and they discuss the value of time, firing problematic clients, and the mindset shift required…

Uncle Marv interviews Paul Green, a marketing expert specializing in helping managed service providers grow their business. Paul shares valuable insights on common marketing mistakes MSPs make and strategies to effectively market their services.

Uncle Marv interviews Brook Lee, the new Director of Channel at ScalePad, to discuss her recent career move and her plans in her new role. Brook shares insights into her decision to join ScalePad, her responsibilities, and her goals for supporting MSPs with ScalePad's suite of products.

In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, Uncle Marv sits down with technology lawyer Bradley Gross to discuss the importance of having proper legal agreements in place for managed service providers (MSPs). They dive into a recent high-profile lawsuit involving an MSP and explore the lessons that…

In this episode, I chat with Taher Hamid from MSP Camp about the key marketing challenges facing MSPs and how to build a strong online presence and inbound marketing strategy to attract new clients. We discuss the importance of having a professional website, social media, and personal branding to m…

In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, I chat with marketing expert Matt Rodela about common mistakes MSPs make with their marketing and how to fix them. Matt shares his insights on differentiating your business, building a coherent marketing plan, and how his company Tech Marketing Engine has…

In this episode, I sit down with Chris Marks, the Principal Outbound Product Manager at Parallels, to discuss the company's evolution beyond just running Windows on Mac. We dive into Parallels' remote application server (RAS) and desktop as a service (DAS) offerings, exploring how these solutions c…

Uncle Marv discusses the latest news and announcements from the IT industry, including Kaseya's new Kaseya 365 subscription service and Brooke Lee's move from PIA to ScalePad. Uncle Marv also shares his experience using the NetAlly EtherScope NXG to troubleshoot a customer's Wi-Fi issues.

Uncle Marv sits down with Sean Lardo to discuss the upcoming Pitch It season 2024. They dive into the details of the program, including the record number of applicants, the focus on AI and cybersecurity solutions, and the 16-week accelerator program that helps prepare vendors for the live pitch com…

Uncle Marv is joined by Chris Marks, the Principal Outbound Product Manager at Parallels. They discuss the rise of remote and hybrid work, the challenges companies face in supporting this new work model, and how Parallels is helping organizations navigate the transition.

Uncle Marv and guest Dave Scott, President of Scott Growth Strategies, discuss the challenges MSPs face with ineffective marketing and share practical tips for mastering marketing to grow an IT services business. They explore the common pitfalls MSPs encounter and provide guidance on how to develop…