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.
July 30, 2025

Ubiquiti in 2025: MSP Ready? (EP 886)

Ubiquiti in 2025: MSP Ready? (EP 886)
Uncle Marv’s IT Business Podcast: Practical Business Advice for MSPs and IT Professionals
Ubiquiti in 2025: MSP Ready? (EP 886)

This week, I finally dive into Ubiquiti gear after years on the sidelines, putting their new Dream Machine, G6 cameras, and access points through real-world business tests. Joined by three-time community champ Jason Miller, we tackle the good, the bad, and the downright innovative — from Wi-Fi in concrete jungles to the all-in-one power of today’s unified networks. If you’re wondering if Ubiquiti belongs in your MSP stack, this episode’s for you!

Thinking about adding Ubiquiti to your MSP stack? Hear my firsthand experience deploying their latest network and security hardware, plus insights from an industry pro managing thousands of devices. We cut through the marketing hype, evaluating features, pitfalls, and integration strategies.

Hear the honest pros and cons comparing Ubiquiti with Synology, TP-Link Omada, and Datto. Discover why properly sizing your stack matters, and how unified management platforms transform customer support and troubleshooting. Listener Q&A covers advanced topics like VLANs, multi-site management, reseller margins, and more. Stay for the wild credit union and Florida man stories!

Why Listen:

  • Real-world review of Ubiquiti’s Dream Machine SE & U7 Pro APs
  • Honest pros and cons of Ubiquiti vs. TP-Link Omada & Datto
  • Expert tips on deploying scalable guest networks and VLANs
  • Story-driven troubleshooting and feature walkthroughs
  • Margins, distribution, and value-added reselling advice
  • Live Q&A: Multicast, NAS, and Door Access
  • Lessons from managing small and enterprise deployments

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Owner of Unbound Digital in TN. Unbound Digital was started in 2000 and we are an MSP that services Business Only Customers.

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