IT Business Podcast Episodes

Aug. 22, 2024

707 AI in IT Contracts: What MSPs Need to Know

In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, Uncle Marv explores the intersection of AI and legal contracts with guest Rob Scott of Monjur. They discuss the potential and pitfalls of using AI to generate contracts for managed service providers (MSPs) and the importance of legal expertise in the proc…

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Aug. 21, 2024

706 Inspired by Ted Lasso - Marnie Stockman

In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, host Uncle Marv interviews Marnie Stockman, a trailblazer in the MSP space and former CEO of Lifecycle Insights. Marnie shares her journey from education to the IT industry, discusses the importance of customer success, and delves into leadership principl…

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Aug. 19, 2024

705 Internet in a Box: Rythmz's 5G Solution Explained

In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, host Uncle Marv interviews Steve Copeland, founder and CEO of Rythmz, a company providing innovative portable 5G network solutions. The conversation explores how Rythmz is revolutionizing internet connectivity for businesses with their "internet in a box"…

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Aug. 16, 2024

704 ThreatLocker and Zero Trust: A Conversation with CEO Danny Jenkins

In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, host Uncle Marv sits down with Danny Jenkins, CEO and co-founder of ThreatLocker, to discuss zero-trust security, the evolution of cybersecurity for MSPs, and ThreatLocker's innovative approach to protecting businesses from cyber threats.

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Aug. 15, 2024

703 TechCon Unplugged: You In?

Uncle Marv hosts Joe Knezovich and Kyle Kenyon to discuss TechCon Unplugged, an annual conference for IT business owners and managed service providers. They explore the conference's unique aspects, its value for attendees, and how it differs from larger industry events.

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Aug. 14, 2024

702 MSP Mindset - Insights from Damien Stevens

Uncle Marv interviews Damien Stevens, founder and CEO of Servosity, about his MSP Mindset podcast, the challenges in the managed service provider industry, and the evolution of backup and disaster recovery solutions. They discuss the importance of mindset shifts, AI integration, and creating valuab…

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Aug. 12, 2024

701 Business Continuity and Resilience with ShadowHQ

In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, the focus is on ShadowHQ, a platform designed to enhance business continuity and incident response. The episode features an insightful interview with Nick Scozzaro, CEO and co-founder of ShadowHQ, who shares how the platform provides a centralized and sec…

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Aug. 12, 2024

700 Attack Surface Management with ThreatMate

Uncle Marv sits down with Anup Ghosh, CEO of ThreatMate, to explore the intricacies of attack surface management and the innovative solutions ThreatMate offers to enhance cybersecurity. The conversation delves into how ThreatMate's platform helps organizations bolster their security posture by iden…

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Aug. 8, 2024

699 Star Trek Picard and Shanna

In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, Uncle Marv welcomes Shanna Utgard, a cybersecurity ambassador with a remarkable story of resilience. The conversation covers the ongoing dispute between Microsoft, CrowdStrike, and Delta Airlines regarding a significant IT outage, along with a lighthearte…

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Aug. 5, 2024

698 User Verification with MSP Process

In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, Marvin interviews Chris Reid, Vice President of Product Management at MSP Process. They discuss the innovative features and benefits of the MSP Process platform, a comprehensive tool designed to enhance security, communication, and efficiency for Managed …

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Aug. 1, 2024

697 Democratizing Threat Intelligence: Blackpoint Cyber's MacKenzie B…

Uncle Marv sits down with MacKenzie Brown, the VP of Advisory Pursuit Group at Blackpoint Cyber, to dive into the intricacies of threat intelligence and cybersecurity within the MSP landscape. The discussion covers the challenges MSPs face in staying ahead of cyber threats, the concept of democrati…

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July 31, 2024

696 Rob Rae on the Future of MSPs: Community, Marketplaces, and Growth

Uncle Marv interviews Rob Rae from Pax8, discussing the evolving landscape of the MSP industry, the importance of community in business, and the future of technology consumption.

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July 30, 2024

695 Uncompromized: The Future of Identity Protection for MSPs

The latest episode of the IT Business Podcast features an engaging discussion with Ted Roller and Woody Reeves from Get Channeled, who unveil their innovative product, Uncompromized. This episode highlights the importance of cybersecurity and identity protection for Managed Service Providers (MSPs)…

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July 30, 2024

694 MSP Growth Strategies with Dori Spade

Uncle Marv interviews Dori Spade from Call to Action at the ASCII Edge live event in Boston. Dori, a seasoned veteran in the Managed Service Provider (MSP) space, shares her journey from managing multi-million dollar MSPs to founding her consulting firm aimed at helping other MSPs overcome common i…

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July 30, 2024

693 Owning a Data Center Transformed This MSP Business

Uncle Marv interviews Corey Tapper of Techevolution at ASCII Edge Live in Boston. They discuss Corey's journey to becoming an ASCII member, his company's evolution from break-fix to MSP, and his unique approach of owning a data center.

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July 30, 2024

692 Vendor Booth Interviews - ASCII Boston 2024

This episode of the IT Business Podcast features interviews with various vendors and industry figures at the ASCII Boston event. The host speaks with representatives from SocSoter, Cork, Channel Pro, and others, discussing new product launches, industry trends, and upcoming events in the managed se…

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July 29, 2024

691 Brianna Rubino: Live from ASCII

Uncle Marv interviews Brianna Rubino, Director of Events for the ASCII Group, at ASCII Edge in Boston. They discuss ASCII's 40th anniversary, upcoming events, and the ASCII Cup celebration in Tampa Bay.

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July 29, 2024

690 Cybersecurity Simplified - Ann Westerheim at ASCII Edge

Uncle Marv interviews Ann Westerheim from Ekaru about her book "Cybersecurity for Main Street" and discusses the importance of cybersecurity for small businesses, recent incidents, and the value of ASCII membership.

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July 29, 2024

689 Dawn Sizer on Community and Growth in ASCII

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.

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July 29, 2024

688 Cavelo: Data Risk Management for MSPs

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.

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July 26, 2024

687 From Quarterback to Convict: Damon West at ASCII Edge

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.

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July 23, 2024

686 CrowdStrike: A Look Back

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…

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July 22, 2024

685 Boost MSP Efficiency with Strategy Overview

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…

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July 22, 2024

684 SaaS Security with Overe: An Interview with Paul Barnes

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…

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