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Uncle Marv’s IT Business Podcast is a show designed for IT professionals and Managed Service Providers. The podcast aims to provide actionable advice and tips that help IT businesses grow and thrive in the competitive tech industry. The podcast features guest interviews with seasoned IT professionals, business owners, and industry pioneers who share their experiences, insights, and strategies for success. These discussions often cover topics such as: - Cloud computing and AI advancements - M ...
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This podcast will be primarily about music and the up and coming struggling artist Also the already established artist as well. Interviews, ratings, advice from other artist etc. We will primarily be talking about music, and all the different aspects in life it touches. This will be a interesting concept to discuss music. With your Host Infinite and Brick. A Uncle Nephew dual. Old head young head striving to encompass the whole spectrum. Topics of discussion will be on all genres of music on ...
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Damon West, the keynote speaker at ASCII Edge in Boston, joins Uncle Marv to discuss his extraordinary life story. West begins by praising ASCII Edge for their exceptional client relationships and event organization. West recounts his past as a Division 1 starting quarterback at the University of North Texas, whose career was cut short by injury. T…
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We would LOVE to hear what you think. Please drop a line. This episode Brick chit chats with Tami a singer, song writer and model from CT. On top of all that she's a Mother and has to balance between all of that. She talks about some of the struggles she has incurred on her journey in the entertainment life and being a Mother and seemed to be very …
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Uncle Marv kicks off the episode by acknowledging the sponsor, SuperOps, and dives into the major news of the CrowdStrike incident. A faulty sensor configuration update from CrowdStrike led to widespread computer outages affecting about 8.5 million Windows machines globally. Marv explains how he managed client concerns and highlights the critical n…
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Boost MSP Efficiency with Strategy Overview Website: https://www.strategyoverview.com/ In this episode, Uncle Marv sits down with Alex Markov to delve into Strategy Overview, a software platform tailored for MSPs to optimize their strategic planning and client management. Alex explains how the platform's powerful and flexible template engine allows…
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Revolutionizing SaaS Security with Overe Website: https://www.overe.io/ In this episode, Uncle Marv welcomes Paul Barnes, co-founder and CEO of Overe, to discuss their SaaS security platform and its role in the IT Nation Pitch It Accelerator program. Overe focuses on providing automated security analysis and continuous monitoring for SaaS applicati…
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Uncle Marv welcomes Tim Coach to discuss strategic spending in IT businesses. Tim emphasizes the importance of aligning spending with business goals and market demands. He advises against arbitrary budget cuts, instead recommending a focus on ROI and strategic investments. Tim highlights the significance of investing in both technology and talent. …
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We would LOVE to hear what you think. Please drop a line. On this episode we talk with The Head of Klock Werk ENT. He expresses his come up in the music world and some of his experiences he had while coming up. He also talks about how he develop his artist that were on the Klock Werk roster. This is a very interesting interview. Marv had a lot to s…
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In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, host Uncle Marv interviews William Hibbard, owner of TorqueNet LLC. The two discuss Bill's journey from Air Force cyber operations officer to running his own Managed Service Provider (MSP) business. Hibbard shares insights on transitioning from a hobby to a full-fledged business, his approach to cybersecu…
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Stuart Holtby introduces Get In Sync as a comprehensive platform that helps businesses uncover their IT strategy. He uses the analogy of a treasure map to explain how the tool works, assisting organizations in putting together all their applications, information, projects, and processes to visualize their overarching strategy. The platform goes bey…
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Uncle Marv interviews Kevin Lancaster and Matt Solomon from Channel Program about their new product, MyITspend. The guests introduce the tool as a client management solution designed to help MSPs optimize their client relationships and boost revenue. Kevin explains that MyITspend grew out of the need to solve big problems in the MSP industry and ma…
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Dawn Sizer, CEO of Third Element Consulting, joins Uncle Marv to discuss the success of her MSP business. She attributes their success to working closely with her husband and having a strong leadership team. Dawn shares insights on adopting AI tools like Copilot, emphasizing the importance of skilled workers to effectively use these tools. The conv…
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We would LOVE to hear what you think. Please drop a line. Hey guys in this episode 40 we interviewed LA Rocker Trentyn Urick of the self titled band Urick. Who dose covers as well as originals. His band and himself have had the opportunities to play the Viper-room and the Whiskey A Go-Go on Sunset Blvd in LA. He also mentions he had the chance to b…
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Joe Lohmeier, NinjaOne's new channel chief, joins the IT Business Podcast to discuss the company's recent developments and growth. NinjaOne, formerly known as NinjaRMM, has expanded its offerings to become a unified endpoint management platform serving both MSPs and internal IT departments. The conversation covers NinjaOne's rebranding, its recogni…
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Sudhir Nambiar, co-founder and CEO of XAmplify, introduces their marketing automation platform tailored for MSPs and IT service providers. The platform offers solutions for channel marketing, partner relationship management, and through-channel marketing automation. XAmplify allows MSPs to conduct co-branded campaigns with multiple vendors, address…
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Wayne Creamer, founder and CEO of Symoda, returns to the IT Business Podcast to discuss the evolution of their customer-centric communication platform for managed service providers (MSPs). With 20 years of experience in the MSP space, Wayne identified communication as a recurring problem among customers, which led to the creation of Symoda. Initial…
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Uncle Marv and Matt Koenig catch up after a missed meeting at IT Nation Secure. They discuss NodeWare's continuous vulnerability management solution and its recent spin-off as a separate company. Matt highlights Nodeware's compliance with various cybersecurity standards, including the recently updated CIS control version 8.1. The conversation cover…
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We would LOVE to hear what you think. Please drop a line. In this episode we had the distinct opportunity to interview Philly's own Fats Klassic. He did music for a while and made a name for himself, but stepped away for a while and went on a hiatus. He's back and its like he never left. On top of all that he also brought back the merch. Which is h…
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Larry Garcia introduces Strety as a Business Operating System Software (BOSS) designed to help companies improve operational efficiency. The tool focuses on key performance indicators (KPIs), goal setting, and project management. Strety integrates with Microsoft Teams and offers features such as smart agendas, automatic reminders, and goal tracking…
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Patrick Clawson introduces CheckRed Security as a comprehensive cloud security SaaS solution that covers both cybersecurity and compliance aspects. The platform uniquely addresses IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS security in a single multi-tenant environment, making it ideal for service providers. CheckRed goes beyond monitoring and risk assessment by providin…
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Uncle Marv interviews Zach Kromkowski from Senteon, a cybersecurity company participating in the IT Nation Pitch It Accelerator program. Senteon provides automated system hardening and compliance solutions for workstations, servers, and browsers based on CIS standards. Zach explains that Senteon's platform automates the implementation of over 1,200…
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Robert J. Scott, co-founder of Monjur, returns to the IT Business Podcast to discuss their contracts-as-a-service platform for IT managed service providers. Scott highlights the benefits of participating in the IT Nation Pitch It Accelerator program, including valuable connections and exposure that have accelerated Monjur's growth. Monjur offers a …
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Uncle Marv sits down with Michelle Accardi, CEO of LionGard, to explore the latest advancements in MSP technology and the exciting developments at LionGard. The conversation kicks off with a discussion about Liongard’s role in enhancing MSP operations through comprehensive attack surface management. Michelle explains how Liongard’s platform automat…
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Uncle Marv recaps his recent attendance at multiple tech conferences, focusing on IT Nation Secure and PAX 8 Beyond. He highlights key announcements from these events, including ConnectWise's Security 360 product and PAX 8's new Marketplace. The podcast explores the world of conference swag, with Uncle Marv reviewing various items across categories…
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Uncle Marv welcomes Darrin Swan with Todyl to discuss the company's comprehensive cybersecurity platform designed for SMBs and MSPs. Darrein explains that Todyl was founded to address the growing cybersecurity challenges faced by smaller businesses that lack the resources of larger enterprises. Todyl's platform integrates various security tools int…
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We would LOVE to hear what you think. Please drop a line. On this episode we talk with CT artist Dane Byrd Morris. Who was a hip hop artist, but wanted to contribute to the music culture in a different way. He goes into his earlier years as a hip hop artist and talks about the transformation into a graphic artist. Who now designs CD/LP covers. He e…
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Simon Green, a veteran in the IT industry, joins Uncle Marv to discuss his extensive career and the changing landscape of technology. With over 25 years of experience, Simon has witnessed the transformation of IT from mainframes to cloud computing. Simon reflects on his early days in IT, starting as a programmer and gradually moving into management…
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Rex Frank, a veteran in the managed services industry, shares his journey from working at a break-fix company to becoming a leader in managed services. He emphasizes the critical role of process documentation in scaling IT businesses and improving service quality. Frank discusses the challenges faced by managed service providers (MSPs) in the early…
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Nancy Henriquez, an IT veteran with more than two decades of experience, joins Uncle Marv to discuss her career trajectory and the lessons she's learned in the tech industry. Nancy began her journey at Motorola, where she spent 15 years honing her skills and climbing the corporate ladder. She then moved to Citrix, where she faced new challenges and…
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Uncle Marv sits down with Daniel Ellis, the CEO and founder of PC PowerSave, to discuss the innovative software solution designed to reduce energy consumption and costs for computer systems. Daniel shares his passion for technology and sustainability, detailing his journey from working in IT for a school to developing a prototype that eventually be…
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Introduction: Uncle Marv introduces the episode and the guest, Dave Maik from Defense X. Defense X is a cybersecurity company that participated in the IT Nation Pitch It Accelerator Program. Discussion Highlights: Program Experience: Dave shares his positive experience with the Pitch It program, emphasizing the exposure and growth it provided. Prod…
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Cameron McFie introduces Xeneth's flagship product, MSPlus, which provides billing automation solutions for managed service providers. The software focuses on two main modules: Microsoft CSP (Cloud Solution Provider) and managed services contracts. MSPlus aims to save MSPs time and money by automating billing processes, particularly for Microsoft 3…
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Uncle Marv sits down with Doug Kreitzberg, the founder and CEO of SeedPod Cyber, to explore the intricacies of cyber insurance tailored for managed service providers (MSPs) and their clients. Doug explains that SeedPod Cyber offers a full-fledged cyber insurance program that protects against various cyber threats, including ransomware attacks, data…
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Uncle Marv kicks off the show by recounting his travel woes from the previous week, which prevented him from recording the live show. He then introduces his guest, Matt Forman, the owner of Local Circuit IT, a successful MSP based in Denton, Texas. Matt shares his experience of growing his business from a two-person team to a staff of four, emphasi…
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Juan Fernandez, the Global Channel Chief of SuperOps, shares exciting announcements and insights from the Pax8Beyond event in Denver. He reveals that SuperOps has joined the PAX8 Marketplace, becoming the first and only RMM/PSA offering available through the platform. This integration not only streamlines the procurement process for MSPs but also u…
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Josh Liberman, a veteran conference-goer, shares his insights from attending the Pax8 Beyond conference. He commends the impressive logistical execution and seamless organization of the event, highlighting the vast array of vendors present. Josh emphasizes the significance of discovering new technologies and processes at these conferences, as well …
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Brian Kane, representing Malwarebytes, joins the podcast to discuss the company's new product line, ThreatDown, which replaces their previous business offerings. ThreatDown provides a centralized OneView portal for multi-tenant management and security scoring of client environments. The Security Advisor feature in OneView assigns a security score b…
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We would LOVE to hear what you think. Please drop a line. On this episode we interview this CT artist who we have a bit of history with. He talks about his music as an artist, but also how he morphed into producing and let me tell you. Due to his vast knowledge in music and his vast taste in music. His production is something fierce. He talks about…
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Michelle Ragusa-McBain, Global Channel Chief at SonicWALL, joins Uncle Marv at PAX 8 Beyond 24 to discuss the company's recent developments and partner-focused initiatives. SonicWALL's Acquisition of Solutions Granted Michelle shares insights into SonicWALL's acquisition of Solutions Granted, a managed security services provider. The acquisition al…
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Tim Golden, co-founder of Compliance Scorecard, joins Uncle Marv to discuss the latest version 5.0 release of their governance-as-a-service platform. The new release introduces several compliance-focused features to help MSPs better manage risks and compliance requirements for their clients. One of the key new features is the risk register, which a…
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In this insightful episode, Ken Patterson, formerly of Pax8, joins Uncle Marv to discuss his new role at Todyl and his vision for building a true community for MSPs. Ken shares his passion for helping MSPs mature and succeed, emphasizing the importance of education over hard selling. He advocates for a more prescriptive approach, akin to doctors, w…
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Episode Sponsor: Thread (www.getthread.com) === Larry Meador, the Channel Chief at Infima, joins the IT Business Podcast to discuss Infima's cybersecurity platform, which offers fully automated security awareness training and phishing simulations tailored for managed service providers (MSPs) and their clients. Infima's platform is built on behavior…
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Episode Sponsor: Thread (www.getthread.com) === Mark Lamb, the founder and CEO of HighGround.io, joins the podcast to discuss his cybersecurity platform designed for IT service providers. HighGround.io is a cybersecurity sales tool that helps MSPs communicate their clients' technology spend, cybersecurity posture, and resilience in a visually appea…
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Episode Sponsor: Thread (www.getthread.com) === Adam Anderson, co-founder of Threat Captain, joins the podcast to discuss his company's mission and its participation in the PitchIT accelerator program. Threat Captain is a cybersecurity leadership development company dedicated to bridging the gap between executive leadership and security teams throu…
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Jeff provides an update on the progress of integrating ConnectWise products into the ASIO unified platform. The next wave involves bringing the PSA, CPQ, BrightGauge, ITBoost, SIM, and MDR into ASIO, with a target timeline of Q3 or early Q4. This integration will enable a single ticketing system across all products, streamlining operations for part…
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Episode Sponsor: Thread (www.getthread.com) === ComplianceAid is an AI-driven, multilingual cybersecurity compliance platform designed to assist MSPs in offering compliance services to their clients. The platform utilizes a team of AI agents that act as virtual auditors, reading and aligning clients' existing documentation with compliance controls …
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Episode Sponsor: Thread (www.getthread.com) === Aportio Technologies is an IT service management startup that offers an AI-powered email and alert management plugin called Inbox Agent. The plugin is designed to help service desk agents work more efficiently by automating mundane tasks, categorizing requests, prioritizing them, and pre-assigning act…
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Matt Lee, known as the "most ethical hacker," joins the podcast to discuss the latest trends in cybersecurity. He shares insights on passwordless authentication using pass keys and FIDO protocols, which eliminate the risk of stolen passwords. Biometrics are also becoming more prevalent, combining factors like facial recognition, fingerprints, and b…
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We would LOVE to hear what you think. Please drop a line. This interview was very interesting for us. This is someone who started out as a hip hop artist and transformed into a spoken word poet. He also does his spoken word to music. Which we found to be pretty dope. This Chi-Town representative is a very unique individual. He also is very active i…
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Tim, a combat veteran who has served four tours and spent over five years in war zones, discusses how K9 for Warriors has transformed his life by pairing him with his service dog, Coop. He explains that the organization takes veterans who have become introverted and pairs them with rescued shelter dogs trained to provide companionship and help them…
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Gregg Lalle recently transitioned from leading the international sales teams at ConnectWise to becoming the General Manager of IT Nation. In this role, he aims to make IT Nation more inclusive by welcoming non-ConnectWise partners and vendors to the community. His focus is on growth, business efficiency, leadership development, and promoting health…
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