Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)

Ryan Walsh is a co-founder of Pax8 and currently serves as the Chief Strategy Officer. Ryan was recently selected as a Channel Futures 2023 Channel Influencer. Walsh is one of 50 individuals recognized as a thought leader who will impact the direction of the IT and communications indirect sales channel in 2023.Mike Wise is the Owner and Chief Engineer of Clockwork Networks, LLC, an information technology and services company in Castle Rock, Colorado. The company specializes in a wide range of services, including tailored IT services and solutions for small and medium businesses and their owners. === The inaugural Pax8Beyond 2023 was held on June 11-13, 2023, at the Gaylord Rockies Hotel in Denver, Colorado and was attended by over 1000 IT service providers, vendors, and media worldwide.  The event content was curated specifically for partners, aimed at helping them grow their businesses, increase deep cybersecurity expertise, future-proof innovations, and dynamic efficiencies. === Show InformationWebsite: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/Host: Marvin BeeUncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZBecome a monthly supporter: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast

Michael Goldstein is the CEO of LAN Infotech, an award-winning IT managed services provider based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Nick Heddy is the Chief Commerce Officer at Pax8, responsible for the strategy and execution of all Pax8's global commerce operations, including sales, marketing, and vendor operations=== The inaugural Pax8Beyond 2023 was held on June 11-13, 2023, at the Gaylord Rockies Hotel in Denver, Colorado and was attended by over 1000 IT service providers, vendors, and media worldwide.  The event content was curated specifically for partners, aimed at helping them grow their businesses, increase deep cybersecurity expertise, future-proof innovations, and dynamic efficiencies. === Show InformationWebsite: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/Host: Marvin BeeUncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZBecome a monthly supporter: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast

Aquila Clouds is a cloud management company that provides cloud finance management tools for businesses. They offer a SaaS platform that manages, monitors, and improves cloud applications across multi-clouds, providing comprehensive visibility, governance, and automated intelligence covering finance. Aquila Clouds offers BillOps for cloud billing operations, and FinOps is a practice for managing cloud costs.Website: https://aquilaclouds.com/=== PitchIT is an annual accelerator program created by ConnectWise in 2018 to incubate growth in startup integration partners dedicated to the MSP space. The company is offering small companies the chance to take part in a 16-week program where participants receive a thorough business assessment, gain coaching from industry experts, earn placement on the ConnectWise marketplace, engage in co-marketing and more.The finalists are selected to present their solutions on the center stage at IT Nation Connect. The PitchIT 2023 program is officially underway, and 27 companies have been selected to participate in the program.Interested but still have questions? Email PitchIT@ConnectWise.com.Join the PitchIT  waitlist for next year: https://www.connectwise.com/theitnation/pitchit === Show InformationWebsite: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/Host: Marvin BeeUncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZBecome a monthly supporter: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast

Monjur offers cloud-based Contracts-as-a-Service solution to give MSPs greater protection against cybersecurity and ransomware risks. The agreements are licensed and hosted in the cloud. Website: https://monjur.com/Scott & Scott, LLP is a technology law firm that specializes in solving business and legal issues related to software. They represent technology companies of all sizes to manage their relationships with their clients and protect their intellectual property. They have extensive experience litigating across practice areas such as Antitrust + Competition, Securities Litigation, and Global Litigation + Recoupment.=== PitchIT is an annual accelerator program created by ConnectWise in 2018 to incubate growth in startup integration partners dedicated to the MSP space. The company is offering small companies the chance to take part in a 16-week program where participants receive a thorough business assessment, gain coaching from industry experts, earn placement on the ConnectWise marketplace, engage in co-marketing and more.The finalists are selected to present their solutions on the center stage at IT Nation Connect. The PitchIT 2023 program is officially underway, and 27 companies have been selected to participate in the program.Interested but still have questions? Email PitchIT@ConnectWise.com.Join the PitchIT  waitlist for next year: https://www.connectwise.com/theitnation/pitchit === Show InformationWebsite: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/Host: Marvin BeeUncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZBecome a monthly supporter: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast

Thread is the world's first service collaboration platform that connects people across businesses to deliver incredible service collaboratively. Thread provides IT services through Slack and Microsoft Teams and is a game-changing solution for IT service providers. It is built for the IoT, designed for an IP-based world, and relied upon by today's most innovative manufacturers to connect devices across multiple. Thread is a gateway to tons of organizational information, not just related to IT, and it can make it appear as if the MSP service team is always available.===  PitchIT is an annual accelerator program created by ConnectWise in 2018 to incubate growth in startup integration partners dedicated to the MSP space. The company is offering small companies the chance to take part in a 16-week program where participants receive a thorough business assessment, gain coaching from industry experts, earn placement on the ConnectWise marketplace, engage in co-marketing and more.The finalists are selected to present their solutions on the center stage at IT Nation Connect. The PitchIT 2023 program is officially underway, and 27 companies have been selected to participate in the program. === Website: https://thread.solutions/enInterested but still have questions? Email PitchIT@ConnectWise.com.Join the PitchIT  waitlist for next year: https://www.connectwise.com/theitnation/pitchit  === Show InformationWebsite: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/Host: Marvin BeeUncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZBecome a monthly supporter: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast

Paco Lebron is the CEO and Founder of ProdigyTeks Inc., an MSP located in the West Loop of Chicago. He is also the host of MSP Unplugged, a live, weekly podcast for IT business owners. Paco has years of passion and experience from running his own business and helping others in the IT industry.MSP Unplugged is a podcast where different ways to run an IT business are discussed, whether you are a one-person shop or leading a growing IT service providing business. The podcast is hosted by Paco Lebron from ProdigyTeks and Rick Smith from Renactus. Techcon Unplugged is a conference for IT business owners by IT business owners. The conference is hosted by both Rick and Paco, who bring years of passion and experience from running their own business and helping others in the IT industry.Attend Techcon Unplugged this September 7-10: https://techconunplugged.com/ === Show InformationWebsite: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/Host: Marvin BeeUncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZBecome a monthly supporter: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast

The IT Business podcast presents a panel discussion on diversity and inclusion with two accomplished CEOs in the channel, Emily Glass and Michelle Accardi. Emily and Michelle share their insights and experiences on how to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace. The discussion covers various topics, including the challenges faced by marginalized groups, the importance of role models, and creating safe spaces for difficult conversations. The CEOs also discuss the positive changes they have seen in the industry but acknowledge that there is still work to be done. They emphasize the need for individuals to seek support when needed and for organizations to prioritize diversity and inclusion initiatives. === Syncro: https://syncromsp.com/SyncroMSP is a software platform that helps Managed Service Providers (MSPs) support SMBs all over the world. It offers a combined platform for remote monitoring and management (RMM) and professional services automation (PSA) to streamline MSP operations. The company believes that PSA and RMM belong together, as they are the two foundational pieces of any MSP business. SyncroMSP is headquartered in Kirkland and is built specifically for modern MSPs. The company's software is designed to help MSPs run a profitable business by providing PSA, RMM, and remote access for one affordable price. SyncroMSP's top competitors include Computer Dr On Call, Naverisk Ltd, Tigerpaw Software Inc, and Proceed ERP Software.=== Liongard: www.liongard.comLiongard provides a unified automation platform designed to facilitate documentation and management of IT assets. The company was founded in 2015 by Joe Alapat. Liongard's flagship product, Roar, unifies and maintains system documentation for MSPs by giving IT professionals the ability to automate the discovery, documentation, and management of IT systems. Liongard's Deep Data Platform™ unlocks the intelligence hidden deep within IT systems to give MSPs an operational advantage that delivers both higher profits and an exceptional customer experience. The company's mission is to eliminate errors and reduce manual labor to help MSPs increase their bottom line. === Show InformationWebsite: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/Host: Marvin BeeUncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZBecome a monthly supporter: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast

In this episode of "Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast," Brian Kane and Caroline Goles discuss the highlights of the Pax8Beyond Conference 2023. 10:28: Brian expresses his amazement at the mind-blowing production value of the conference, emphasizing how it sets the stage for working with and servicing MSPs. 13:58: Brian introduces the exciting updates in IT security, highlighting the expertise of Malwarebytes in protecting businesses. 15:05: We acknowledges the success of the inaugural user conference, emphasizing the importance of peer-to-peer networking and great content. Shout out to Ashley for her role in organizing the interview.15:35: Introduction of Caroline Goles, Chief Marketing Officer at Pax8. 21:34: Caroline discusses the creative team's efforts in building engaging visuals and the vision they have for the conference. Throughout the episode, Caroline and Brian emphasize the passion and service they bring to the cloud marketplace for SMBs and MSPs. They also mention the collaborative approach of PAX8, where they work closely with vendors to match customers with the right solutions.Overall, the episode highlights the success of the Pax8Beyond Conference 2023, the importance of peer networking, the exciting updates in IT security, and the dedication of the team in serving MSPs. === The inaugural Pax8Beyond 2023 was held on June 11-13, 2023, at the Gaylord Rockies Hotel in Denver, Colorado and was attended by over 1000 IT service providers, vendors, and media worldwide.  The event content was curated specifically for partners, aimed at helping them grow their businesses, increase deep cybersecurity expertise, future-proof innovations, and dynamic efficiencies. === Show InformationWebsite: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/Host: Marvin BeeUncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZBecome a monthly supporter: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast

The inaugural Pax8Beyond 2023 was held on June 11-13, 2023, at the Gaylord Rockies Hotel in Denver, Colorado and was attended by over 1000 IT service providers, vendors, and media worldwide.  The event content was curated specifically for partners, aimed at helping them grow their businesses, increase deep cybersecurity expertise, future-proof innovations, and dynamic efficiencies.Rob Rae has over 25 years of experience in technology and business. He is currently the CVP of Community and Ecosystems at Pax8. Rae's channel experience has taken him through many of the industry's largest shifts, starting with the transition from reseller to MSP, then to cloud computing, and now to cybersecurity. He is an award-winning speaker at MSP industry events and has been recognized as an industry influencer.  === Show InformationWebsite: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/Host: Marvin BeeUncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZBecome a monthly supporter: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast

The inaugural Pax8Beyond 2023 was held on June 11-13, 2023, at the Gaylord Rockies Hotel in Denver, Colorado. The event was curated specifically for partners, aimed at helping them grow their businesses, increase efficiencies, and reduce risks so their businesses can thrive. The theme of the conference was "One Community, Infinite Innovation."=== Best Swag- Crowdstrike:  https://www.crowdstrike.com/Honorable Mentions- Checkpoint: https://www.checkpoint.com/- bvoip: https://www.bvoip.com/- Apptega: https://www.apptega.com/- MSPCFO: https://www.mspcfo.com/- IONOS: https://www.ionos.com/- AMD: https://www.amd.com/en.html=== Music: Nelly, Florida Georgia Line - Lil Bit (Official Video) - https://youtu.be/CTYXd__nbvo#Nelly #FloridaGeorgiaLine #LilBit === Show InformationWebsite: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/Host: Marvin BeeUncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZBecome a monthly supporter: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast