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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June 17, 2026

Pax8 Beyond 2026: The Good, The Swag & The Ugly (1021)

Pax8 Beyond 2026: The Good, The Swag & The Ugly (1021)
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Products, stories, and tips for the MSP and IT Professional)
Pax8 Beyond 2026: The Good, The Swag & The Ugly (1021)

Pax8 Beyond delivered a clear message that MSPs need to move from managing endpoints to managing intelligence, and I break down what that actually looks like in the real world. I also share my favorite (and not-so-favorite) swag from the show and walk through practical network performance testing strategies you can use without buying expensive gear.

Weekly Live Show

Pax8 is planting a flag around the “managed intelligence provider” idea, and this episode unpacks how that changes the story you tell clients about AI, data, and business outcomes. I walk through what I heard in Salt Lake City, from the new AI agent store and marketplace updates to how Pax8 wants to help you go from playing with AI internally to delivering real, billable outcomes for customers.

I also have some fun with conference life: a honest rundown of the swag that worked, the swag that absolutely didn’t, and why vendors should care if their Bluetooth speaker won’t even turn off. From clever hats to custom-engraved keychains, it’s a practical look at what actually keeps your brand in an MSP’s bag instead of their hotel trash can. On top of that, I revisit my EnGenius network test, explain what went wrong, and show you how to use tools like NetAlly, iPerf3, and even simple ping and traceroute to validate your networks.

=== Chapters

  • 01:04 PAX 8 Recap Introduction
  • 03:10 Show Topics Tonight
  • 06:30 Sponsor Spotlight
  • 09:29 Network Test Results
  • 14:37 Fixing the Packet Loss
  • 18:49 Pax8 Beyond Takeaways
  • 25:06 Swag Winners and Fails
  • 34:31 Wrapping Up PAX 8

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🎙 Host: Marvin Bee
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