

Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)
Marvin Bee
The IT Business Podcast is a show for MSPs (Managed Service Providers) and IT Professionals providing business network support and managed services. The podcast aims to provide actionable advice and tips that help IT businesses survive and grow in the competitive tech industry.
The podcast features guest interviews with seasoned IT professionals, business owners, vendors and industry leaders who share their experiences, insights, and strategies for success. These discussions often cover topics such as:
- Best Practices for Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
- Compliance
- Business ownership
- Cloud computing
The podcast features guest interviews with seasoned IT professionals, business owners, vendors and industry leaders who share their experiences, insights, and strategies for success. These discussions often cover topics such as:
- Best Practices for Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
- Compliance
- Business ownership
- Cloud computing
Episodes
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Oct 7, 2021 • 1h 6min
Podnutz Pro #364: Suriving the Hybrid Workplace
Guest: Tom Alexander, Uplevel Systems
Office or WFH or Both? The great debate may be happening with clients but we still have to support them either way.
Website: https://www.uplevelsystems.com/
Join the MSP Program: https://www.uplevelsystems.com/join-the-msp-program
======= Others Items Discussed in Tonight’s Show
The Facebook down, Twitter Celebrates: https://tinyurl.com/3mw3ykjf
Mark Zuckerberg Loses $7 Billion: https://tinyurl.com/4ar7xdz5
Florida Man Filed 745 Fraudulent Tax Returns in 19 States: https://tinyurl.com/f2t82ups
Abba – Money, Money, Money (Official Music Video): https://tinyurl.com/3m9ae5sj
======= Upcoming Conferences
ASCII MSP Success Summit 2021: https://asciievents.com/
DattoCon – A Virtual Experience: https://www.dattocon.com/
======= Sponsors & Affilitates:
Presenting Sponsor – NetAlly: https://www.netally.com/
Live Video Sponsor – Computers Done Right: https://computersdoneright.com/
======= Corporate Patrons
Computers Done Right: https://computersdoneright.com/
======= Show Information
Web Page: www.podnutzpro.com
Host: Marvin Bee (marvin@podnutz.com)
ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/podnutz-pro/id404500656?mt=2#
RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/podnutzpro
======= Support the Show
Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZ
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/podnutzpro
Donate using PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VJNEJWGK3JAXJ
Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unclemarv
Eric Arduini GoFundMe – https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-eric-arduini-and-family
Podnutz Pro and MB Systems participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
======= Show Music
Whip Game: Artist C.J. Harris
ASCAP Account 40000754
=== 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

Sep 30, 2021 • 1h 5min
Podnutz Pro #363: Build a Better QBR Process
Guest: Alex Farling with Lifecycle Insights – the automated QBR reporting and Risk Assessment platform.
Website: https://lifecycleinsights.io/
======= Items Discussed in Tonight’s Show
Good to Great, by Jim Collins and Harper Audio: https://amzn.to/3AX8ez4
Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller: https://amzn.to/39NDAMX
Blue Ocean Strategy, Expanded Edition by W. Chan Kim: https://amzn.to/3okQZnW
“If I were Starting an MSP in 2021…”: https://tinyurl.com/nwuv5s3r
Hey MSP – You’re not a Doctor, and you don’t want to be one: https://tinyurl.com/4h8yayuy
Windows 11 TMP requirements causes headaches: https://tinyurl.com/zahndnke
Florida Man uses trash bin to capture alligator: https://tinyurl.com/4nrwp9e5
Jo Dee Messina – My Give a Damn’s Busted: https://tinyurl.com/4m2h4bju
======= Upcoming Conferences
ASCII MSP Success Summit 2021: https://asciievents.com/
DattoCon – A Virtual Experience: https://www.dattocon.com/
======= Sponsors & Affilitates:
Presenting Sponsor – NetAlly: https://www.netally.com/
Live Video Sponsor – Computers Done Right: https://computersdoneright.com/
======= Corporate Patrons
Computers Done Right: https://computersdoneright.com/
======= Show Information
Web Page: www.podnutzpro.com
Host: Marvin Bee (marvin@podnutz.com)
ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/podnutz-pro/id404500656?mt=2#
RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/podnutzpro
======= Support the Show
Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZ
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/podnutzpro
Donate using PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VJNEJWGK3JAXJ
Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unclemarv
Eric Arduini GoFundMe – https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-eric-arduini-and-family
Podnutz Pro and MB Systems participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
======= Show Music
Whip Game: Artist C.J. Harris
ASCAP Account 40000754
=== 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

Sep 23, 2021 • 1h 5min
Podnutz Pro #362: What I learned (and didn’t learn) at Techcon Unplugged
I sit with five of my friends and discuss our thoughts about our weekend at Techcon Unplugged 2021.
Fancy Like by Walker Hayes: https://tinyurl.com/ku47z56t
Sharp Business Calculator to help figure out your margin: https://amzn.to/3Cuz5TI
Guests:
– Tom Bull, Two River Computers: https://www.tworivercomputer.com/
– Jason Miller, Unbound Digital: https://www.unbounddigital.net/
– Mike Wise, Clockwork Networks: https://clockwork-networks.com
– Kyle Kenyon, Pro Tech Guy
– Diana Giles, Skyline IT Management: https://skylineitmgmt.com/
======= Upcoming Conferences
ASCII MSP Success Summit 2021: https://asciievents.com/
DattoCon – A Virtual Experience: https://www.dattocon.com/
======= Sponsors & Affilitates:
– NetAlly: https://www.netally.com/
– Malwarebytes: https://www.malwarebytes.com/techbench
======= Corporate Patrons
Computers Done Right: https://computersdoneright.com/
======= Show Information
Web Page: www.podnutzpro.com
Host: Marvin Bee (marvin@podnutz.com)
ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/podnutz-pro/id404500656?mt=2#
RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/podnutzpro
======= Support the Show
Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZ
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/podnutzpro
Donate using PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VJNEJWGK3JAXJ
Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unclemarv
Eric Arduini GoFundMe – https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-eric-arduini-and-family
Podnutz Pro and MB Systems participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
======= Show Music
Whip Game: Artist C.J. Harris
ASCAP Account 40000754
=== 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

Sep 16, 2021 • 1h 14min
Podnutz Pro #361: Conferences: Should you stay (home) or should you go?
Guest: Mike Smith: https://mikenation.net
Mike and I talk about past conferences; what we loved and what we didn’t; and how we will approach both in-person and virtual conferences the rest of this year and next.
ASCII MSP Success Summit 2021: https://asciievents.com/
DattoCon – A Virtual Experience: https://www.dattocon.com/
Techcon Unplugged 2021: www.techconunplugged.com
======= Other Items Mentioned in Tonight’s Show
Florida Man: Uncooperative Village threatens court to keep ornaments in yard: https://tinyurl.com/2fa3ja23
Florida Cat: Football crowd goes crazy watching cat fall: https://tinyurl.com/ajvr99h
YouTube Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIq6YlQQsUQ
Apple Releasing iOS 15 and iPadOS on September 20: https://tinyurl.com/2tacx5ew
Apple iPhone 13 coming soon: https://tinyurl.com/a2drvna7
======= Sponsors & Affilitates:
– NetAlly: https://www.netally.com/
– Malwarebytes: https://www.malwarebytes.com/techbench
======= Corporate Patron
Computers Done Right: https://computersdoneright.com/
======= Show Information
Web Page: www.podnutzpro.com
Host: Marvin Bee (marvin@podnutz.com)
ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/podnutz-pro/id404500656?mt=2#
RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/podnutzpro
======= Support the Show
Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZ
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/podnutzpro
Donate using PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VJNEJWGK3JAXJ
Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unclemarv
Eric Arduini GoFundMe – https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-eric-arduini-and-family
Podnutz Pro and MB Systems participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
======= Show Music
Whip Game: Artist C.J. Harris
ASCAP Account 40000754
=== 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

Sep 9, 2021 • 1h 8min
Podnutz Pro #360: Cable Guy Stories
Guests Nathan Drager and Terry Moon join me to discuss the cabling part of their businesses. Learn what tools they use and how much a bucket truck costs.
– Nathan Drager, Quantum PC Services: https://quantumpc.com/
– Terry Moon, Computer Pro: https://www.computerpro1.com/
Sponsors & Affilitates:
– NetAlly: https://www.netally.com/
Vote for your favorite NetAlly Tool: https://tinyurl.com/yvntr7n7
======= Other Items Mentioned in Tonight’s Show
What’sApp Messages Not Really Private: https://tinyurl.com/47esn9he
Florida Man Plants Banana Tree in Road:
======= Announcements & House Keeping
Techcon Unplugged 2021: www.techconunplugged.com
– September 17-19, 2021 at Aloft Chicago O’Hare.
======= Show Information
Web Page: www.podnutzpro.com
Host: Marvin Bee (marvin@podnutz.com)
ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/podnutz-pro/id404500656?mt=2#
RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/podnutzpro
======= Affiliates, Sponsors and more
Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mbsystemsofsouth
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/podnutzpro
Donate using PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VJNEJWGK3JAXJ
Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unclemarv
Eric Arduini GoFundMe – https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-eric-arduini-and-family
Podnutz Pro and MB Systems participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
======= Show Music
Whip Game: Artist C.J. Harris
ASCAP Account 40000754
=== 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

Sep 2, 2021 • 1h 16min
Podnutz Pro #359: 2021 Summer Tech Series Awards Show
Live show announcing the winners of the giveaway contest for the Summer Tech Series.
Guests:
– Dawn Sizer, 3rd Element Consulting: https://www.3rdelementconsulting.com/
– Robin Livesay
Giveaway Sponsors:
– NetAlly: https://www.netally.com/
– Pulsar360, https://www.pulsar360.com/
– The ASCII Group, https://www.ascii.com/
– Digital Micro Computer Repair: https://www.digitalmicroit.com/
Giveaway Winners:
– Nathan Smith, John Williams, Rachel Miller, Emmanuelle Albino, Sean McCormack, Ed Wyche, Kyle Kenyon
======= Other Items Mentioned in Tonight’s Show
Synnex and Tech Data Complete Merger: https://tinyurl.com/ym5bzddc
Florida Barber Shoots Masked Gunman: https://tinyurl.com/74m83hjd
Calloway – I Wanne Be Rich (Official Music Video): https://youtu.be/Ztk9t_m1FpY
======= Announcements & House Keeping
Techcon Unplugged 2021: www.techconunplugged.com
– September 17-19, 2021 at Aloft Chicago O’Hare.
======= Show Information
Web Page: www.podnutzpro.com
Host: Marvin Bee (marvin@podnutz.com)
ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/podnutz-pro/id404500656?mt=2#
RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/podnutzpro
======= Affiliates, Sponsors and more
Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mbsystemsofsouth
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/podnutzpro
Donate using PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VJNEJWGK3JAXJ
Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unclemarv
Eric Arduini GoFundMe – https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-eric-arduini-and-family
Podnutz Pro and MB Systems participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
======= Show Music
I Wanna Be Rich (Calloway*) – Karaoke Version / Tency Music #6284 /The names of the original artists are given for reference only. Music is re-recorded cover version and does not use in any form of the original music or original vocals or any feature of the original recording.
Whip Game: Artist C.J. Harris
ASCAP Account 40000754
=== 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

Aug 26, 2021 • 58min
Podnutz Pro #358: Marketing After The Sale
Guest Ramey Bell, Tech Marketing Engine
You’ve closed that big new deal. Think you’re done? Not so fast!
Don’t ignore your existing customers. Someone else is marketing to them. You should too.
Tech Marketing Engine: https://www.techmarketingengine.com
Tech Marketing Group (Facebook): https://tinyurl.com/yhhpx6v9
Loomly (Brand & Content Management): https://www.loomly.com/
PC Demand to Remain Strong This Year: https://tinyurl.com/eskek3fc
TechReputation Blog: Are You Really Listening to Your Customers: https://tinyurl.com/3f4n2f75
Florida Man Kills Woman for Evicting Him: https://tinyurl.com/3vhk26pb
Takin’ Care of Business: https://youtu.be/sl7x4S_fLXU
======= Announcements & House Keeping
Techcon Unplugged 2021: www.techconunplugged.com
– September 17-19, 2021 at Aloft Chicago O’Hare.
======= Show Information
Web Page: www.podnutzpro.com
Host: Marvin Bee (marvin@podnutz.com)
ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/podnutz-pro/id404500656?mt=2#
RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/podnutzpro
======= Affiliates, Sponsors and more
Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mbsystemsofsouth
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/podnutzpro
Donate using PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VJNEJWGK3JAXJ
Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unclemarv
Eric Arduini GoFundMe – https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-eric-arduini-and-family
Podnutz Pro and MB Systems participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
======= Show Music
Break The Road: Artist Diego Martinez (Publisher: Soundscape Media)
Whip Game: Artist C.J. Harris
ASCAP Account 40000754
=== 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

Aug 19, 2021 • 1h 6min
Podnutz Pro #357: Employees: Tips to Hire, Fire, and Retire
Back 2 Basics with Suzanne Harris. As Vice President of Human Resources at NexusTek, Suzanne is responsible for the strategic planning and implementation of all human resources programs and initiatives. Suzanne has 35 years of human resources experience with the last 18 years in a senior leadership role.
BambooHR, HR Software with a heart: https://www.bamboohr.com/
Zenefits, Streamline onboarding, benefits, payroll, etc.: https://www.zenefits.com/
T-Mobile Offers Free Identity Theft Protection After Hackers Steal Data on Millions of Customers: https://tinyurl.com/pbbwm9sk
Florida Man wears paper bag over head during town hall meeting: https://tinyurl.com/2hjfjm89
======= Other Web Links in today’s show
Techcon Unplugged 2021: www.techconunplugged.com
– September 17-19, 2021 at Aloft Chicago O’Hare.
Warren G – Regulate (Official Music Video) ft. Nate Dogg: https://youtu.be/1plPyJdXKIY
======= Show Information
Web Page: www.podnutzpro.com
Host: Marvin Bee (marvin@podnutz.com)
ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/podnutz-pro/id404500656?mt=2#
RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/podnutzpro
======= Affiliates, Sponsors and more
Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mbsystemsofsouth
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/podnutzpro
Donate using PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VJNEJWGK3JAXJ
Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unclemarv
Eric Arduini GoFundMe – https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-eric-arduini-and-family
Podnutz Pro and MB Systems participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
======= Show Music
Break The Road: Artist Diego Martinez (Publisher: Soundscape Media)
Whip Game: Artist C.J. Harris
ASCAP Account 40000754
=== 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

Aug 18, 2021 • 29min
Podnutz Pro #356: STS Giveaway Announcement
Summer Tech Series Giveaway: https://www.podnutzpro.com/sts
This show is a special show highlighting the Sumemr Tech Series Giveaway. The winners will be picked on September 1 at 8 PM ET on the live podcast. Below are the list of companies providing prizes.
– Pulsar360: https://www.pulsar360.com/
– Digital Micro Computer Repair, Networking and AV: https://www.digitalmicroit.com/
– NetAlly: https://www.netally.com/
======= Other Web Links in today’s show
Techcon Unplugged 2021: www.techconunplugged.com
– September 17-19, 2021 at Aloft Chicago O’Hare.
Prize (feat. Andrew Holt) – The Belonging Co: https://youtu.be/qN0vff_H00o
======= Show Information
Web Page: www.podnutzpro.com
Host: Marvin Bee (marvin@podnutz.com)
ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/podnutz-pro/id404500656?mt=2#
RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/podnutzpro
======= Affiliates, Sponsors and more
Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mbsystemsofsouth
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/podnutzpro
Donate using PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VJNEJWGK3JAXJ
Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unclemarv
Eric Arduini GoFundMe – https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-eric-arduini-and-family
Sign up for Streamyard: https://streamyard.com?pal=6122570689019904
Podnutz Pro and MB Systems participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
======= Show Music
Whip Game, Artist C.J. Harris
ASCAP Account 40000754
=== 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

Aug 12, 2021 • 1h 8min
Podnutz Pro #355: B2B with Dave Sobel
Our “Back to Basics” series continues with Dave Sobel from MSP Radio. Dave is the host of host of The Business of Tech and co-Host of the Killing IT podcasts.
MSP Radio: https://www.mspradio.com/
Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/
======= Other Web Links in today’s show
Summer Tech Series Giveaway: https://www.podnutzpro.com/sts
Amazon Makes if Easier to File Complaints: https://tinyurl.com/mxevkuey
Florida Man Arrested After Biting Off Part of Tourist’s Ear: https://tinyurl.com/yvrbaces
The Power of Love: https://youtu.be/wIiVp3poe2c
======= Show Information
Web Page: www.podnutzpro.com
Host: Marvin Bee (marvin@podnutz.com)
ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/podnutz-pro/id404500656?mt=2#
RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/podnutzpro
======= Affiliates, Sponsors and more
Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mbsystemsofsouth
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/podnutzpro
Donate using PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VJNEJWGK3JAXJ
Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unclemarv
Eric Arduini GoFundMe – https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-eric-arduini-and-family
Sign up for Streamyard: https://streamyard.com?pal=6122570689019904
Podnutz Pro and MB Systems participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
======= Show Music
Whip Game, Artist C.J. Harris
ASCAP Account 40000754
=== 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