Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Products, stories, and tips for the MSP and IT Professional)
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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 25, 2025

Visualizing MSP Workflows with Kanban Power (EP 884)

Visualizing MSP Workflows with Kanban Power (EP 884)
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Products, stories, and tips for the MSP and IT Professional)
Visualizing MSP Workflows with Kanban Power (EP 884)

Get the inside scoop on how visual boards are revolutionizing ticket and project management in MSPs. Wim Kerkhoff reveals how Top Left’s tools (and mindset shifts) help IT teams get more done, stay less stressed, and double their effective output—with less manual dispatching.

Visual thinkers, this one's for you! On this episode, Wim Kerkhoff walks us through the evolution of project management in the MSP world—starting with sticky notes and ending with an intuitive, web-based Kanban board purpose-built for real IT teams. We talk about integration headaches, boosting technician engagement, and why color-coding and swim lanes can transform how you manage work. You’ll hear success stories, tackle myths about automation and AI, and learn why “making work visible” is more than just a catchy book title—it’s a growth strategy for your business.

Why listen:

  • Find out why visual thinking beats dashboards
  • Actionable MSP management hacks
  • Insights into team morale, burnout, and workflow
  • Secrets of Top Left’s tight PSA integration
  • Learn from real MSP transformation stories
  • How to create daily huddles that boost flow
  • Move your MSP beyond metrics and into action

Guest:

Wim Kerkhoff is the founder and visionary behind Top Left, a Kanban-driven service and project management tool designed for managed service providers. With deep roots in the MSP world and a passion for visual workflows, Wim helps teams tackle chaos and get things done.

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