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

My good friend Brad helps me close out the ASCII Miami trip by reminding IT companies what they should doing, and most are not, when it comes to contracts. Bradley's presentation twice this year was decided into two parts. Both talked about  where MSPs are at risk when it comes to their MSA Agreements. He covers many different areas such as declination letters vs waivers, ambiguous phrases, and why attorneys can argue the same clause both ways.

Website: https://bradleygross.com/

ASCII MSP Success Summits: https://asciievents.com/

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Join us in Chicago for Techcon Unplugged: September 16-18, 2022

Tech Marketing Engine was last year's Swag Winner. Can they defend their title? 

Techcon Unplugged: https://techconunplugged.com/

Use discount code ITBP75OFF and save $75 off the ticket price.

=== Show Information

Web Page: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/

Host: Marvin Bee ([email protected])

=== Support the Show

Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZ

Become a monthly supporter: https://www.patreon.com/join/itbusinesspodcast?

One-Time Donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unclemarv

=== 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.

Splashtop wants to be your #1 remote support solution. Manage all your computers from anywhere. Or provide on-demand quick remote support and cut your costs by up to 70%

Earlier this year, Splashtop introduced Splashtop AR (Augmented Reality) that allows remote technicians to easily see and fix onsite technology issues faster.  The new remote service that combines AR, audio and camera sharing.

Sign up for a demo or 7-day trial:  https://www.splashtop.com/msp

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Florida Man Dies After Hitting Pig: https://tinyurl.com/3sevwka7

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Anyone headed to Dallas for the ASCII MSP Success Summit in October? Let me know so that we can meet up. If you're near Oklahoma City, let me know that too. 

You're not signed up?  Sign up here... https://asciievents.com/

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Join us in Chicago for Techcon Unplugged: September 16-18, 2022

Tech Marketing Engine was last year's Swag Winner. Can they defend their title? 

Techcon Unplugged: https://techconunplugged.com/

Use discount code ITBP75OFF and save $75 off the ticket price.

=== 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.

Whether you like sports or not, you should listen. Matt is a channel veteran and just recently joined Redstor. He's so new that I can't ask him anything technical. However, Redstor has been a top backup solution provider in the UK and is now making it way across the pond with purpose-built software for MSPs. 

Website: https://www.redstor.com/

Channel Sports Guys Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/516630232307524

ASCII MSP Success Summits: https://asciievents.com/

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Join us in Chicago for Techcon Unplugged: September 16-18, 2022

Tech Marketing Engine was last year's Swag Winner. Can they defend their title? 

Techcon Unplugged: https://techconunplugged.com/

Use discount code ITBP75OFF and save $75 off the ticket price.

=== Show Information

Web Page: IT Business Podcast

Host: Marvin Bee ([email protected])

=== Support the Show

Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZ

Become a monthly supporter: https://www.patreon.com/join/itbusinesspodcast?

One-Time Donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unclemarv

=== 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.

I was able to steal Ian away from the vendor booth and chat about about "net-new products" that we should be looking at with our clients. 

Zorus provides best-in-class cybersecurity products to MSP partners to help them grow their business and protect their clients.

Website: https://zorustech.com/

ASCII MSP Success Summits: https://asciievents.com/

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Join us in Chicago for Techcon Unplugged: September 16-18, 2022

Tech Marketing Engine was last year's Swag Winner. Can they defend their title? 

Techcon Unplugged: https://techconunplugged.com/

Use discount code ITBP75OFF and save $75 off the ticket price.

=== Show Information

Web Page: IT Business Podcast

Host: Marvin Bee ([email protected])

=== Support the Show

Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZ

Become a monthly supporter: https://www.patreon.com/join/itbusinesspodcast?

One-Time Donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unclemarv

=== 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.

Stan is the principal and founder of Fluid Designs, a full service IT services and support services firm.  

This year, Stan has spoken at every ASCII event giving some key takeaways on his journey to becoming a million dollar a year business. Set boundaries and make sure your agreements are in place.

Fluid Designs: https://fluiddesigns.com/

ASCII MSP Success Summits: https://asciievents.com/

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Join us in Chicago for Techcon Unplugged: September 16-18, 2022

Tech Marketing Engine was last year's Swag Winner. Can they defend their title? 

Techcon Unplugged: https://techconunplugged.com/

Use discount code ITBP75OFF and save $75 off the ticket price.

=== Show Information

Web Page: IT Business Podcast

Host: Marvin Bee ([email protected])

=== Support the Show

Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZ

Become a monthly supporter: https://www.patreon.com/join/itbusinesspodcast?

One-Time Donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unclemarv

=== 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.

Splashtop now has two programs where you can provide remote support as an MSP or a Help Desk Service with attended on-demand remote support. 

If you have any of the RMM tools mentioned below, Splashtop is integrated!

• Datto
• Naverisk
• Atera
• Ninja
• Ivanti

Website: https://www.splashtop.com/

Business News Daily listed Splashtop as one of the Best Remote PC Access Software for 2022: https://tinyurl.com/2xdd4ffs

Any thoughts on Top Gun Maverick? 

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I received a laptop to review from Refurb Connection. I hope to fire it up and use it this weekend, then give them a review next week. Has anyone ever purchase from them before? 

Website: https://refurbconnection.com/

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Anyone headed to Dallas for the ASCII MSP Success Summit in October? Let me know so that we can meet up. If you're near Oklahoma City, let me know that too. 

You're not signed up?  Sign up here... https://asciievents.com/

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Florida Man Solicits Prostitute During Honeymoon: https://tinyurl.com/ac87dbwa

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Join us in Chicago for Techcon Unplugged: September 16-18, 2022

Tech Marketing Engine was last year's Swag Winner. Can they defend their title? 

Techcon Unplugged: https://techconunplugged.com/

Use discount code ITBP75OFF and save $75 off the ticket price.

=== 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 get caught with with Sean, who describes the MDF initiative that ConnectWise has invested in the partner program. I sidetrack Sean with this question - What's the main problem for MSPs right now? 

And...oops, this did not published before Tuesday's Battle Royale.

Website: https://www.connectwise.com/

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Podcast I referenced about having processes for customers they don't have, The Sweaty Startup: https://sweatystartup.com/

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Join me in Chicago for Techcon Unplugged: September 16-18, 2022

Tech Marketing Engine was last year's Swag Winner. Can they defend their title? 

Techcon Unplugged: https://techconunplugged.com/

Use discount code ITBP75OFF and save $75 off the ticket price.

=== 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.

My 20 Year Anniversary Video on The Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/r4enxpxv

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Other stuff discussed tonight: 

: My time at the ASCII conference in Miami. 

: My client that had water in the server room

: Malwarebytes Toolset, 

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I received a laptop to review from Refurb Connection. I hope to fire it up and use it this weekend, then give them a review next week. Has anyone ever purchase from them before? 

Website: https://refurbconnection.com/

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Anyone headed to Dallas for the ASCII MSP Success Summit in October? Let me know so that we can meet up. If you're near Oklahoma City, let me know that too. 

You're not signed up?  Sign up here... https://asciievents.com/

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Florida Man Solicits Prostitute During Honeymoon: https://tinyurl.com/ac87dbwa

===== 

Join us in Chicago for Techcon Unplugged: September 16-18, 2022

Tech Marketing Engine was last year's Swag Winner. Can they defend their title? 

Techcon Unplugged: https://techconunplugged.com/

Use discount code ITBP75OFF and save $75 off the ticket price.

=== 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.

Carbon Systems provides servers and workstations built for small business. They only work with partners and provide a simple way for IT pros to buy, provision and support business-ready hardware.

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Website: https://www.carbonsys.com/

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Join me in Chicago for Techcon Unplugged: September 16-18, 2022

Tech Marketing Engine was last year's Swag Winner. Can they defend their title? 

Techcon Unplugged: https://techconunplugged.com/

Use discount code ITBP75OFF and save $75 off the ticket price.

=== 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.

New friend Al and I talk about insurance companies and how they are changing the cybersecurity market. 

Be sure to look at your cybersecurity insurance - check the declarations page.

CyberGuard360 is a cybersecurity company that designs and builds cybersecurity platforms and products built by MSPs for MSPs. 

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Website: https://cyberguard360.com/

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Join me in Chicago for Techcon Unplugged: September 16-18, 2022

Tech Marketing Engine was last year's Swag Winner. Can they defend their title? 

Techcon Unplugged: https://techconunplugged.com/

Use discount code ITBP75OFF and save $75 off the ticket price.

=== 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.