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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May 14, 2025

TechCon Unplugged Hits the Road (EP 824)

TechCon Unplugged is reinventing itself for 2025, and Paco Lebron joins Uncle Marv to share the inside scoop-along with hard-won lessons on standardizing MSP operations, navigating vendor choices, and building true IT community.

Show Notes

Uncle Marv welcomes back Paco Lebron for an episode packed with honest MSP talk, laughs, and a fresh take on community events. Hear why TechCon Unplugged is hitting the road this year, moving away from the big annual gathering to a more intimate, city-based tour designed to spark real connections and practical conversations. Paco pulls back the curtain on the challenges of standardizing IT stacks-swapping Araknis for Unify, wrestling with BYOD headaches, and the never-ending quest to make operations smoother for both clients and techs.

They don’t shy away from the tough stuff: burnout, the grind of podcasting, and the flood of industry events that can leave even the most seasoned MSPs overwhelmed. Marv and Paco trade stories about Microsoft’s nonprofit licensing shake-up, the art of recurring revenue, and why sometimes you just have to make the hard call on legacy clients and products. Personal moments shine through, from family health updates to the latest Florida Man gator encounter, reminding us that behind every business is a real human story.

Alligator with Lawn Chair Knocks on Doors: https://youtu.be/PHJgVDm4EKA?si=etrGplY60mqhYN7X

Companies, Products, and Books Mentioned

ProdigyTeks – https://prodigyteks.com
MSP Unplugged – https://mspunplugged.com
TechCon Unplugged – https://mspunplugged.com/techcon-unplugged
AppRiver – https://appriver.com
Microsoft – https://microsoft.com
Huntress – https://huntress.com
Snap One (Araknis) – https://www.snapone.com/shop/en/snap/araknis
Unify (Ubiquiti) – https://ui.com
EnGenius – https://www.engeniustech.com
SonicWall – https://www.sonicwall.com
Fortinet – https://www.fortinet.com
Palo Alto Networks – https://www.paloaltonetworks.com
Cisco – https://www.cisco.com
TruGrid – https://trugrid.com
Azure Virtual Desktop (Microsoft) – https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/services/virtual-desktop/
Auvik – https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/auvik/
Domotz – https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/domotz/
MSP Camp – https://msp-camp.com
ScaleCon – https://scalecon.com
iTech Solutions – https://itech-solutions.com/

Products

Microsoft Defender – https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/threat-protection/microsoft-defender
Unify U6 Pro Access Points – https://amzn.to/4371Gx6
WattBox – https://www.snapone.com/shop/en/snap/wattbox
LinkRunner AT 4000 (NetAlly) – https://amzn.to/3SIwI9L
Fluke LinkIQ – https://amzn.to/4mhasS7
EtherScope (NetAlly) – https://amzn.to/45ajCtq

Books & Podcasts

School of Podcasting (Dave Jackson) – https://schoolofpodcasting.com
Health of IT Podcast (Diana Giles) – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-health-of-i-t/id1748637556
Uncle Marv’s Unhealthy Podcast – https://www.unhealthypodcast.com/

=== SPONSORS

Premier Partner, NetAlly: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/netally/
Others: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/sponsors/

=== MUSIC LICENSE CERTIFICATE

Item Title: Upbeat & Fun Sports Rock Logo
Item URL: https://elements.envato.com/upbeat-fun-sports-rock-logo-CSR3UET
Item ID: CSR3UET
Author Username: AlexanderRufire
Licensee: Marvin Bee
Registered Project Name: IT Business Podcast
License Date: January 1st, 2024
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=== Show Information

Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/
Host: Marvin Bee
Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZ
Become a monthly supporter: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast

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