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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Oct. 24, 2026

When Your Vendor Becomes Your Problem (EP 1092)

When Your Vendor Becomes Your Problem (EP 1092)
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Products, stories, and tips for the MSP and IT Professional)
When Your Vendor Becomes Your Problem (EP 1092)

A client asked whether we were affected by a security vulnerability, and my honest answer was, “I don’t know.” That’s not a comfortable place to be, but pretending would be worse. I’m talking through what that question got me thinking about, from applications connected to Microsoft 365 to vendor permissions and whether a successful backup will actually be available when we need it.

I’m also getting a few things off my chest about vendor relationships, including an equipment replacement that became far more frustrating than it needed to be and why sponsorship doesn’t get anyone a free pass on this show. After nearly three decades in business, I’m still finding things I need to do better. My challenge to myself and to you: pick one critical vendor, review its access, and figure out what you’ll do if it has a security incident before that call comes in.

=== Chapters

00:10 MSP Vendor Management: Security, Trust, and Accountability
02:51 PHP Vulnerabilities and Client Security Questions
05:31 Shadow AI and ConnectWise Cloud Backup Risks
07:31 Microsoft 365 App Permissions and Guest Access
12:06 Vendor Security, Least Privilege, and Backup Recovery
19:08 Review Your Critical Vendors Before an Incident
19:40 Windstream Equipment Changes and Communication Problems
26:55 Choosing the Right Vendors for Your MSP
30:48 Podcast Sponsorships, Honest Reviews, and Audience Trust
44:45 Clearing the Air with CyberFox
46:47 The Show’s Mission and Sponsor Support
49:08 When Sponsorship Conflicts with Editorial Independence

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=== Connect with Uncle Marv

🌐 Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/
🎙 Host: Marvin Bee
🛒 Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store (gear & tools I recommend): https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZ
☕ Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast

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