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

=== 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 INFORMATION: Website: 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 INFORMATION: Website: 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 INFORMATION: Website: 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 INFORMATION: Website: 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 INFORMATION: Website: 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 INFORMATION: Website: 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 INFORMATION: Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/Host: Marvin BeeUncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZBecome a monthly supporter: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast

Guests: Jason & Rachel Miller (Unbound Digital) – Dawn Sizer (3rd Element Consulting) – Chad Kempt (Fast Computers) – Diana Giles (Skyline IT Management) – Mike Pennachi (Network Protocol Specialists) – Lisa Hendrickson (Call That Girl) – Jim Collison (Gallup) – Matt Forman (Local Circuit) The Negroni Cocktatil: https://www.liquor.com/recipes/negroni/ ======= Sponsors & Affiliates: Presenting Sponsor – NetAlly: https://www.netally.com/ Live Video Sponsor – 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 Uncle Marv and Podnutz Pro 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 (Courtesy of Storyblocks) Whip Game: Artist C.J. Harris We Wish You a Merry Christmas, Artist Oleksii Abramovych First Snow: Artist LiQWYD Joy To The World, Artist Neil Cross ASCAP Account 40000754 SHOW INFORMATION: Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/Host: Marvin BeeUncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZBecome a monthly supporter: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast

Guest: Cramer Snuggs, Cascade Technologies What does it take to provide work class Disaster Recovery and Cyber Protection Solutions? We talk about streamlining your stack and making the right transitions in your business. Cramer has grown his IT Consulting company in an MSP beast, serving customers in 9 states across the US, as well as customers in Latin America. Now he’s on a journey to grow from MSP to MSSP. Website: https://www.cascadetechusa.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cascadetechusa/ Florida Woman Drives Drunk on Golf Course: https://tinyurl.com/4mab2tnf ======= Sponsors & Affiliates: Presenting Sponsor – NetAlly: https://www.netally.com/ Live Video Sponsor – 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 Uncle Marv and Podnutz Pro 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 INFORMATION: Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/Host: Marvin BeeUncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZBecome a monthly supporter: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast