IT Business Podcast Episodes

Uncle Marv interviews Dawn Sizer at the ASCII event in Boston, discussing remote work challenges, deepfake concerns, and the benefits of ASCII membership for MSPs. They explore industry trends and the value of community in the IT business sector.

Uncle Marv interviews Kris Shoemaker, head of channel for Cavelo, a data risk management platform. They discuss Cavelo's unique approach to cybersecurity, focusing on data discovery, classification, vulnerability management, and identity access management for MSPs.

Uncle Marv interviews Damon West, a keynote speaker at ASCII Edge in Boston. West shares his remarkable journey from college quarterback to convicted felon, and his transformation into a motivational speaker and author.

Uncle Marv discusses the recent CrowdStrike incident that caused widespread computer outages due to a faulty sensor configuration update. He emphasizes the importance of disaster recovery and business continuity planning, rapid response, and communication. Marv also shares his personal experience d…

Uncle Marv interviews Alex Markov, co-founder and CEO of Strategy Overview. They discuss the features and benefits of Strategy Overview, a comprehensive software platform designed for managed service providers (MSPs). The conversation covers the platform's unique template engine, user-friendly clie…

Uncle Marv interviews Paul Barnes, co-founder and CEO of Overe, a company specializing in SaaS security solutions. They discuss Overe's innovative approach to automated security analysis and continuous monitoring for SaaS applications, particularly focusing on Microsoft 365. Paul elaborates on Over…

Uncle Marv interviews Tim Coach about strategic spending in IT businesses. Tim shares insights on budgeting, prioritizing investments, and maximizing ROI in technology and talent. He emphasizes the importance of aligning spending with business goals and adapting to market changes.

Uncle Marv interviews William Hibbard, owner of TorqueNet LLC, discussing his journey from Air Force cyber operations to running an MSP. They explore Bill's business evolution, security practices, and shared memories from their hometown of Satellite Beach, Florida.

Uncle Marv interviews Stuart Holtby, founder of Get In Sync, a platform designed to help small and medium-sized businesses develop effective IT strategic plans. Stuart explains how Get In Sync works, its benefits for MSPs and their clients, and how it differs from traditional QBR approaches.

Kevin Lancaster and Matt Solomon from Channel Program discuss their new product, MyITspend, a client management tool designed to help MSPs optimize client relationships and boost revenue. They explain how the tool works, its benefits, and its potential to transform MSP operations and client interac…

Uncle Marv interviews Dawn Sizer from 3rd Element Consulting about her MSP business, discussing automation, client retention, vendor relationships, and growth strategies. They also touch on channel participation and Florida man stories.

Uncle Marv interviews Joe Lohmeier, the new channel chief at NinjaOne. They discuss NinjaOne's evolution from NinjaRMM to a comprehensive endpoint management platform, its partner program, and its growth in both the MSP and internal IT markets.

Uncle Marv interviews Sudhir Nambiar, co-founder and CEO of XAmplify, about their marketing automation platform designed for MSPs and IT service providers. They discuss the platform's features, benefits, and how it addresses common challenges in channel marketing and partner relationship management.

Uncle Marv interviews Wayne Creamer, founder and CEO of Symoda, about their customer-centric communication platform for managed service providers (MSPs). Wayne discusses Symoda's development, expansion plans, and the integration of AI to improve efficiency and customer support in the MSP industry.

Uncle Marv interviews Matt Koenig, VP of Channel Sales at Nodeware, discussing continuous vulnerability management, recent updates to Nodeware's services, and the importance of proactive cybersecurity measures for MSPs and their clients.

Uncle Marv interviews Larry Garcia, co-founder and president of Strety, a business management tool designed for small and medium-sized businesses. They discuss Strety's features, its application in the MSP industry, and how it helps companies improve operational efficiency.

Uncle Marv interviews Patrick Clawson, CEO of CheckRed Security, about their comprehensive cloud security SaaS solution. They discuss CheckRed's unique approach to cloud security, its benefits for MSPs, and how it addresses IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS security in a single multi-tenant platform.

Uncle Marv interviews Zach Kromkowski, co-founder and chief customer officer of Senteon, a cybersecurity company specializing in automated system hardening and compliance solutions. They discuss Senteon's approach to automated hardening, its features, and its benefits for MSPs.

Uncle Marv interviews Robert J. Scott, co-founder of Monjur, about their contracts-as-a-service platform for IT managed service providers. They discuss Monjur's participation in the IT Nation Pitch It Accelerator program, the benefits of their service, pricing models, and how they help MSPs navigat…

Uncle Marv interviews Michelle Accardi, CEO of LionGard. They discuss Liongard’s innovative solutions for managed service providers (MSPs), including their new generative AI support agent, Leo, and the upcoming RoarCon event. Michelle shares insights on the importance of attack surface management, …

Uncle Marv reviews recent tech conferences, including IT Nation Secure and PAX 8 Beyond, discussing key announcements, swag highlights, and industry trends. He interviews Cynthia Schreiner from CyberQP about their popular hot sauce swag item.

Uncle Marv interviews Darrin Swan, Co-0Founder and VP of Sales at Todyl, about the company's innovative approach to cybersecurity for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). They discuss Todyl's platform, its benefits for both SMBs and managed service providers (MSPs), and the evolving landscape …

Uncle Marv interviews Simon Green, a seasoned IT professional with over 25 years of experience. Simon shares insights on his career journey, the evolution of IT, and valuable advice for aspiring IT professionals and business owners.

Uncle Marv interviews Rex Frank, a pioneer in the managed services industry. They discuss the evolution of managed services, the importance of process documentation, and strategies for improving service delivery and profitability in IT businesses.