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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July 31, 2026

NSITSP Five-Year Report Card (EP 1049)

NSITSP Five-Year Report Card (EP 1049)
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Products, stories, and tips for the MSP and IT Professional)
NSITSP Five-Year Report Card (EP 1049)
NSITSP

NSITSP just hit its five-year mark, and I break down why this professional society still matters for MSPs, IT consultants, and service providers who want a real voice when security headlines, compliance rules, and industry standards start to shape how we work. The organization has grown from a grassroots response to unfair blame on “the IT people” into a formal professional society with elected leaders, active committees, and a clear mission to advocate for our profession, educate both members and policymakers, and help define what it means to be a true IT service professional.

Looking ahead, the focus is on “build, grow, influence”—expanding structured continuing education with unit credits, showing up at more trade shows to talk membership and standards, and digging into complex issues like AI ethics and CMMC that impact every MSP whether you’re solo or running a larger team. If you’ve ever felt like “nobody represents us,” this update is a call to get involved: check out membership, find a committee that fits your interests, and lend your voice so our profession isn’t defined by people who don’t actually do the work.

=== Chapters

  • 00:23 NSITSP July Update
  • 02:00 Mission and Origins
  • 03:42 Build, Grow, Influence
  • 05:00 Get Involved Now

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