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

=== Notes from the showTechcon Unplugged: Join me for the 2022 Annual Conference this September in Chicago hosted by techs for techs.NetGuard Plus - Cyber Liability: The majority of this episode focused on the NetGuard Plus Application that businesses are now getting when they apply for or try to renew their cyber insurance. The form I referenced is available here... it's the first one in the list.PortableApps.com Platform: It looks like I'm behind on my version of this software. I started using this as a respository tool for all my portable apps to keep them in one place. === Other links for this episodeSpace Force - Netflix - John Malkovich - Dr. Adrian Mallard - "F*uck Microsoft" === 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

=== Notes from the showIT Glue: IT documentation N-Able: My RMM program. Other products include EDR, DNS Filtering, Passportal and more. Solutions Granted: I use them for firewall monitoring. They also offer SOC as a service and other services. === Other links for this episodeWizTree: The fastest disk space analyzer that I have found. Faster than TreeSize! === 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

=== Notes from the showCan you run a business? Know your numbersChoose your "hard"** After the podcast, Dawn mentioned that she should have mentioned Western Governors University. WGU is an online university that focuses on competency-based education that allows you to work at your own pace. You are measured on skills and learning, not time in a classroom.Dawn Sizer is the C.E.O. at 3rd Element Consulting, a WBENC Certified, Woman Owned Managed IT Service Provider=== Links for this episodeSimple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits!: A great book to  understanding your business numbers.IT Nation: The must attend cybersecurity conference for MSPsMan crushed by bulldozer at Florida landfillFlorida Woman Crashes into Florida Trooper  === 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

Shanna Utgard is the Success manger at Defendify. Defendify  is  an easy-to-use, all-in-one platform  that makes managing cybersecurity simple. It streamlines cybersecurity assessments, testing, policies and training in one consolidated and cost effective solution. You'll want to hear the answer to my question at the 30:12 mark... "what is the biggest thing lacking among MSPs?"If you want to hear more about Defendify, check out Episode 381: $2 Million Cyber Security Education. === 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

Brad's last two podcast episodes caught my attention. So I reached out to him to clarify what fiduciary duty means and why attorneys may be using it to sue us.  Some quick points: Everyone signs a Master AgreementDon't hide your agreementYou may want to stop calling yourself a "Trusted Advisor"We also answered a question from the chat asking how to handle a tech that leaves your business and undercuts you to take your clients. === Links for this EpisodeGuest: Bradley Gross, Law Office of Bradley Gross PABrad's Podcast: The Technology BradcastEpisode 36. Avoiding the Biggest Legal Threat to MSPsEpisode 37. Lost in Translation: How Good Agreements Can Go Bad === 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

We share some recent customer stories that you might find enjoyable. A customer "forgets" to tell Matt that they've moved two of their three offices. On a personal note - Mom is still doing well. She is on her third week of chemo and dialysis and should get an update on her prognosis next week. === Mentioned in this EpisodeWorktime Employee Monitoring & Service: https://tinyurl.com/377rrmp5.This is a fairly simple cloud-based solution that tracks employee time and productivity. It tracks active and idles times for both in-office and remote users. === 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 Podnutz Pro Podcast is now Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast.===== Mentioned in this podcastLight Chain Multiple Myeloma: https://tinyurl.com/43n9u9awMicrosoft updates cause DC boot loop: https://tinyurl.com/jwapp8x3===== Florida ManFlorida Man charged with human smuggling: https://tinyurl.com/4k955w2bFlorida Man arrested at Waffle House because of bacon: https://tinyurl.com/9rc9mcw3Florida Man first off bear to save dogs: https://youtu.be/suG6qLZI3HYFlorida Man reunited with dog 7 hours after tornado: https://tinyurl.com/bvvt2wpu === 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

Please join us as we answer questions regarding personal and family issues affecting the podcast since January 7.=== Show Information - Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/ - Host: Marvin Bee - Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZ - Become a monthly supporter: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast

Website: https://oit.co/partners/OIT, LLC specializes in telecommunications and distributed networking. OITVOIP has strong channel and white label programs offering best-in-class features, phenomenal responsiveness and a team that stands ready to help you succeed. === 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 Podnutz Pro Podcast is now Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast. My goal with the podcast is the same... to help everyone run their IT business better, smarter and faster. If you're a System Admin working for small business, the hope is to help you know your network and give the best support as you can. See below for all the relevant changes for the website and social media links. then be sure to find and follow the show in your favorite pod catcher. === 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