Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Products, stories, and tips for the MSP and IT Professional)

Mike Smith is the host of the Mike Tech Show podcast, a technology and computer podcast that discusses cool sites, software, tips, and tricks that will make you more productive at home and work. He is also an IT consultant, dad, husband, and Phillies fan based in Florida and Pennsylvania.

On today's show, Mike shares his never-heard before story about getting started in tech. 

We finish the show with tips for anyone that wants to start on their own. 

Podcast Website: https://mikenation.net/

IT Business Website: https://mhsconsulting.net/

Uncle Marv on TheAverageGuy.TV Network: https://theaverageguy.tv/hgg572/

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Pax8Beyond: https://www.pax8beyond.com/

• June 11-13 at the Gaylord Rockies Hotel in Denver Colorado
• "One Community, Infinite Innovation"
• The conference will feature keynote speakers, including NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback Peyton Manning.
• Tickets on sale for $499.

Techcon Unplugged 2023: https://techconunplugged.com/

• September 7-10 at the Delta Hotels in Woodbridge, NJ.
• Tickets on sale for $299.

=== Connect with Uncle Marv

🌐 Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/
🎙 Host: Marvin Bee
🛒 Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store (gear & tools I recommend): https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZ
☕ Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast

If you found value in this episode, share it with another MSP, IT provider, or tech entrepreneur. Your support helps keep practical, no-nonsense IT business conversations coming every week.

Show Summary

• Junior doesn't know how to change the desktop background
• Vulnerability Scanner by Defendify
• Datto Backup to Synology
• Barry has an ex-client that is trying to bill $196 to remove Bitdefender

Pax8Beyond: https://www.pax8beyond.com/

• June 11-13 at the Gaylord Rockies Hotel in Denver Colorado
• "One Community, Infinite Innovation"
• The conference will feature keynote speakers, including NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback Peyton Manning. 
• Tickets on sale for $499. 

Techcon Unplugged 2023: https://techconunplugged.com/

• September 7-10 at the Delta Hotels in Woodbridge, NJ. 
• Tickets on sale for $299.

=== Connect with Uncle Marv

🌐 Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/
🎙 Host: Marvin Bee
🛒 Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store (gear & tools I recommend): https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZ
☕ Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast

If you found value in this episode, share it with another MSP, IT provider, or tech entrepreneur. Your support helps keep practical, no-nonsense IT business conversations coming every week.

ZLH Enterprises began as a telecommunications business solutions provider more than two decades ago and has since transformed into a technology consultancy dedicated to assisting small, medium, and enterprise customers in navigating the continuous disruption in the technology industries. 

Zina Hassel was inspired to write the book "My Armadillo Skin" by her experiences in the telecommunications industry, which has long been male-dominated. In the book, she shares a lifetime of experiences watching men rise in the ranks and how she vowed never to be left behind. She wanted to provide a rare roadmap to the C-suite for other women in the industry who may be facing similar challenges.  The book is a light and quick read, and Zina Hassel is open, honest, and to the point. 

=== Links for this podcast

ZLH Enterprises Website: https://www.zlhent.com/

My Armadillo Skin: How I Made It as a Woman in the Field of Tech:  https://amzn.to/3VyGDzG

Keeper Security Joins Pax8: https://tinyurl.com/4d252zz5

Splashtop Partners with Pax8 : https://tinyurl.com/2k23km2e

A Million Bees Swarm Interstate after Florida  Man crashes: https://tinyurl.com/mucpsvne

=== Pax8Beyond: https://www.pax8beyond.com/

June 11-13 at the Gaylord Rockies Hotel in Denver Colorado

"One Community, Infinite Innovation"

The conference will feature keynote speakers, including NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback Peyton Manning. 

Tickets on sale for $499. 

=== Techcon Unplugged 2023: https://techconunplugged.com/

September 7-10 at the Delta Hotels in Woodbridge, NJ. 

Tickets on sale for $299.

=== Connect with Uncle Marv

🌐 Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/
🎙 Host: Marvin Bee
🛒 Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store (gear & tools I recommend): https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZ
☕ Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast

If you found value in this episode, share it with another MSP, IT provider, or tech entrepreneur. Your support helps keep practical, no-nonsense IT business conversations coming every week.

Stanley Louissaint also joins the show to share his take on what you should be responsible for after you've handed off your client. 

=== Links for this podcast

Florida Man Opens Fire on Instacart Drivers: https://tinyurl.com/28v29hb2

Coming Soon, a handheld cybersecurity analyzer! https://cyberscope.netally.com/

=== Connect with Uncle Marv

🌐 Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/
🎙 Host: Marvin Bee
🛒 Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store (gear & tools I recommend): https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZ
☕ Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast

If you found value in this episode, share it with another MSP, IT provider, or tech entrepreneur. Your support helps keep practical, no-nonsense IT business conversations coming every week.

Alicia is the founder of Bel Tech Services. She is a technical expert with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry that began in Fort Lauderdale. She is a problem solver and innovator through technology and excels in bringing innovation to businesses through the use of technology. 

=== Links for this podcast

Website: https://beltechservices.com/

Coming Soon, a handheld cybersecurity analyzer! https://cyberscope.netally.com/

Florida Man Convicted of Killy Jersey City Dad in BJ's Parking Lot: https://tinyurl.com/4p59prdj

Florida Man falls from attic after hiding from deputies: https://tinyurl.com/ja54unht

=== Connect with Uncle Marv

🌐 Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/
🎙 Host: Marvin Bee
🛒 Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store (gear & tools I recommend): https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZ
☕ Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast

If you found value in this episode, share it with another MSP, IT provider, or tech entrepreneur. Your support helps keep practical, no-nonsense IT business conversations coming every week.

We discuss the importance of community in the tech industry. Michael shares his experiences with various organizations and events. He also mentions his involvement with charitable organizations such as Joe DiMaggio Memorial and Jamison. Michael also talks about stumbling upon a FEMA grant program that helps not-for-profit organizations increase their security, both physical and cyber. 

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The Tech Bar Ep. 55: https://www.youtube.com/live/VFa7skjmSM4?feature=share

The Florida Panthers joins the Acronis #CyberFit movement, with LAN Infotech as the #TeamUp partner: https://tinyurl.com/3vcm2pur

Florida's infamous "Croczilla" smiles for the camera: https://tinyurl.com/2p8j666h

The Florida Man Song (KVJ Radio Show): https://tinyurl.com/yckr7hz9

=== Connect with Uncle Marv

🌐 Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/
🎙 Host: Marvin Bee
🛒 Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store (gear & tools I recommend): https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZ
☕ Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast

If you found value in this episode, share it with another MSP, IT provider, or tech entrepreneur. Your support helps keep practical, no-nonsense IT business conversations coming every week.

Scott is also the host of a very popular podcast called What Was That Like, where he interviews guests who have gone through unusual or extraordinary experiences such as a plane crash, a mass shooting, a bear attack, and more. 

Listeners can also submit their own stories to the podcast. The stories can be funny, sad, or anything interesting that can be told in 5-10 minutes. The stories can be recorded on a phone and emailed to Scott Johnson. ([email protected])

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What Was That Like Podcast: https://whatwasthatlike.com/

Nude Florida man steals school bus in PA, puts dead deer inside: https://tinyurl.com/m9hk48em
 

=== Connect with Uncle Marv

🌐 Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/
🎙 Host: Marvin Bee
🛒 Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store (gear & tools I recommend): https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZ
☕ Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast

If you found value in this episode, share it with another MSP, IT provider, or tech entrepreneur. Your support helps keep practical, no-nonsense IT business conversations coming every week.

In this episode, I aimed to highlight the importance of diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. Amy and Dawn shared their experiences and challenges in the industry and provided practical tips on how to foster diversity and equity in the workplace. We also talked about the changes we have seen over the years in the industry and the need for individuals to make their own way and be true to themselves.

Here are three practical ways to promote Diversity and Inclusion in the Tech Industry. 

1. Focus on Corporate Culture and Core Values in Job Ads: As discussed in the episode, making job ads less about a bulleted list of skills and more about the corporate culture and core values of the company can attract a more diverse pool of candidates. By highlighting the company's commitment to diversity and inclusion, women and minorities are more likely to apply for the job.

2. Recognize Different Schedules and Responsibilities for Equity in the Workplace: In order to promote equity in the workplace, it's important to recognize that not everyone has the same schedule or responsibilities outside of work. By offering flexible work arrangements, such as remote work or flexible hours, companies can create a more inclusive environment that accommodates the needs of all employees.

3. Emphasize Equitable Language and Women-Owned Business in Writing: Gender bias can be present in resume writing and reading, so it's important to use equitable language and avoid gendered language in job ads and other written materials. Additionally, highlighting women-owned businesses and partnering with them can promote diversity and inclusion in the industry.

By implementing these practical strategies, companies can promote diversity and inclusion in the tech industry and create a more equitable and inclusive workplace for all employees.

Throughout the episode, we discussed various topics such as the significance of acknowledging diversity, improving diversity in hiring by focusing on corporate culture and core values, recognizing different schedules and responsibilities for equity in the workplace, and gender differences in resume writing and reading. 

This episode is part of a series that explores the need for diversity in the tech industry and the benefits of an inclusive culture for every employee. 

=== Connect with Uncle Marv

🌐 Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/
🎙 Host: Marvin Bee
🛒 Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store (gear & tools I recommend): https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZ
☕ Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast

If you found value in this episode, share it with another MSP, IT provider, or tech entrepreneur. Your support helps keep practical, no-nonsense IT business conversations coming every week.

We answer an important question out of the gate, can penetration testing really be automated? The short answer is yes. 

Vonahi Security is MSP (Managed Service Provider) friendly. They provide a platform that allows users to perform penetration tests on their network whenever they want and as often as they want. They offer a platform called vPenTest that makes automated network penetration testing easy, scalable, and lucrative. 

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Vonahi website: Synco Ask Me Anything: https://syncromsp.com/webinars/ask-us-anything/

ASCII Edge, The MSP Conference 2023: https://events.ascii.com/

Pax8 Beyond Conference: https://www.pax8beyond.com/  (June 11 through June 13, 2023)

Miami Heat Could Play in Kaseya Arena: https://tinyurl.com/2npjc7e3

Florida Man Loses Fight, Runs Over Opponent with Corvette: https://tinyurl.com/ye26dct9

=== Connect with Uncle Marv

🌐 Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/
🎙 Host: Marvin Bee
🛒 Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store (gear & tools I recommend): https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZ
☕ Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast

If you found value in this episode, share it with another MSP, IT provider, or tech entrepreneur. Your support helps keep practical, no-nonsense IT business conversations coming every week.