Uncle Marv’s IT Business Podcast: Practical Business Advice for MSPs and IT Professionals
Uncle Marv’s IT Business Podcast: Practical Business Advice…
Running a managed service provider (MSP) or IT services business takes more than technical expertise. You need to win customers, grow revenue, protect profitability, manage vendors, deliver great service, and keep up with a changing IT industry. That’s where Uncle Marv comes in.

Hosted by longtime IT business owner Marvin Bee, aka Uncle Marv, the IT Business Podcast delivers practical business advice, real-world lessons, candid conversations, and industry insights to help MSP owners, IT service providers, IT consultants, system administrators, and technology professionals run their businesses better, smarter, and faster.

Topics include MSP business growth, pricing and profitability, sales and marketing, managed services operations, cybersecurity, compliance, Microsoft 365, cloud services, automation, service desk efficiency, vendor management, technology stack decisions, and customer relationships.

Hear from experienced MSP owners, IT business leaders, industry experts, and technology vendors about what works, what doesn’t, and what it takes to build a stronger IT business. Get an honest look at industry trends, vendor claims, emerging technologies, and the decisions that affect your customers, your team, and your bottom line.

Whether you’re starting an MSP, growing an established IT services company, managing client networks, or looking for better tools and smarter ways to work, Uncle Marv brings the conversation back to what matters: practical knowledge you can put to work.

Run your business better, smarter, and faster.
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Nov. 3, 2026

The Health Alerts MSP Owners Ignore (EP 1094)

The Health Alerts MSP Owners Ignore (EP 1094)
Uncle Marv’s IT Business Podcast: Practical Business Advice for MSPs and IT Professionals
The Health Alerts MSP Owners Ignore (EP 1094)

There’s always another ticket, another emergency, and another reason to put yourself last. I’ve learned that the work never ends, but the time we have for ourselves and our families isn’t something we can keep pushing off. With Movember here, I’m challenging my fellow MSP owners and IT professionals to think about their personal continuity plan, not just their business continuity plan. The takeaway is simple: taking care of yourself isn’t letting your business down. It’s recognizing that being there for everyone else shouldn’t mean ignoring what you need.

=== Resources

== Chapters

  • 00:09 Uncle Marv’s IT Business Podcast Introduction
  • 00:21 Why IT Professionals Put Their Health Last
  • 01:48 My Personal Wake-Up Call About Health
  • 03:47 MSP Burnout and the Pressure to Always Be Available
  • 05:20 Men’s Health Warning Signs We Shouldn’t Ignore
  • 07:06 Movember: Men’s Mental Health and Cancer Awareness
  • 08:34 How MSP Owners Can Support Employee Health
  • 09:03 Your Personal Continuity Plan: Start With One Change

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