Content Type: Episode

AI Isn’t Scary When You Break it Down: Five Use Cases Approachable Today

Today, we’re taking you on a deep dive into the ever-evolving world of AI, exploring the tools and features that can truly supercharge your business. Imagine harnessing the power of AI to predict customer loyalty and prevent them from drifting away – it’s all about aligning AI projects with your business goals, without getting caught up in the buzz or getting left in the dust.

Written by on January 23, 2024

Inline Analytics Doesn’t Mean What You Suspect it Means, w/Ryan Spahr

Do not adjust your streaming platform, it is indeed a special Wednesday edition of Raw Data!  Today’s guest is Ryan Spahr, an Indy local with a double life…he’s a lawyer AND a community leader!  Ryan is partly responsible for the creation of Indy Inline Hockey, a recreational hockey league that also revitalized a community park from an unusable shell to a vibrant hub for all sorts of events..and, of course, Rob created a PBI dashboard that you can view!

Written by on January 17, 2024

Creating a Theater of Excitement in Analytics, w/ Austin Senseman

Roll out the virtual carpet, devoted listeners! This week on Raw Data, Rob and Justin dive deep into former and now current P3er and Podcast guest Austin Senseman! We discuss Austin’s sensor technology startup, Conserve, and his recent adventures scaling mountains. But the conversation keeps gravitating towards Austin’s first passion – you guessed it, DATA. They delve into all things Power BI and the astonishing pace of innovation emerging from Microsoft.

Written by on January 9, 2024

Getting Unstuck and Unlocking Ambition w/ Kristal Searle

We’re diving headfirst into 2024 with a discussion with Kristal Searle, Director of Strategic Operations for Coleman Oil.  We talk about how a title (in this case Accountant) does not define one’s actual skills or duties, the impending Accountant shortage in 2024, how P3 and the Power Platform can help enable and realize your Business Intelligence (and Improvement) ambitions, and how you (NOT THE TOOLS) are the star in that process!

Written by on January 2, 2024

The I in “BI” Stands for Improvement

We’re calling BS on lazy BI. For too long, dashboards and reports have glorified their ability to inform while taking zero ownership over actuating decisions or ensuring actions. Proof? How many times have you rotated from screen to screen like an overworked copy-paste minion? In this episode, we expose reporting’s dirty little non-action secret and provide tips to evolve your analytics from passive to active.

Written by on December 5, 2023

Ten Business Upgrades Within Your Reach in 2024

Feeling behind the curve when it comes to leveraging data and technology in your business? Stuck relying on manual processes and gut instinct instead of actionable insights? You’re not alone. Tune into this special episode as hosts Rob and Justin reveal 10 achievable ways you can use data to transform your business in 2024. No fancy tech skills or big budgets required.

Written by on November 28, 2023

Should we be skeptical about Microsoft Fabric?

We’re taking a slightly different perspective, Rob and Justin apply the skeptic’s lens to the Pros and Cons of Microsoft Fabric!  Does it make your skills and abilities obsolete?  Is the whole thing just…silly?  Those answers and more this week!

Written by on November 7, 2023

Mailbag #1: Python, Fabric, and Mullets oh my!

Grab a cup of joe and settle in, data heads. We’re giving you the inside scoop on our iconic Mullet Man branding, our ride-or-die philosophy on learning new tech, and why we take a faucets-first approach to data projects. Plus we’re unpacking the origin story behind Rob’s OG DAX book, the future of Power BI Embedded, and the exhilarating experience of working at P3.

Written by on October 24, 2023