Raw Data By P3 Adaptive

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! Rob, being Rob, discovered that the league was seriously lacking in any sort of reporting and has now introduced the Power Platform into the mix and has created THIS neat dashboard!  In this episode, Rob and Ryan discuss how this all came to be, feel free to play along at home and click around Rob's creation!

Roll out the virtual carpet, devoted listeners! This week on Raw Data, we've got a standout guest - none other than Austin Senseman. You might recall Austin from the show's early days when he was part of the Power Pivot Pro crew. Well, he's returned to the P3 hub, just as we're ramping up the intensity... and he's armed with tales from his entrepreneurial journey since going solo. In this episode, Rob and Justin dive deep into 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. Rob and Austin take a stroll down memory lane, reminiscing about the enchantment of those initial Power Pivot days and getting hyped about the thrilling transformations ahead for businesses with Power BI and Microsoft Fabric. So fasten your seatbelts for a high-octane session with an old comrade who's experienced the startup world from both sides and continues to return to his P3 family. As usual, if you enjoy the show, drop us a review on your preferred podcast platform to help new listeners discover us. And don't overlook hitting the subscribe button for fresh episodes delivered directly to your inbox!

Are you feeling stuck trying to tap into your organization's data? Today we’re diving headfirst into 2024 with a discussion with Kristal Searle, Director of Strategic Operations for Coleman Oil that can illuminate the path that gets you unstuck. Listen in as Rob and Justin chat with Kristal Searle, a finance leader turned digital transformation driver. Kristal shares her journey from tentative Power BI beginner to confident head of BI strategy, crediting the P3 Adaptive approach for accelerating her capability along the way.   Through hands-on projects, Kristal saw firsthand how Power BI could provide real digital action versus more typical mystical transformations. We discuss false starts with other tools, the power of rapid iterations to prove concepts, and what it takes to build ambition for organization-wide change. Kristal offers sage advice on getting unstuck - from both data and outdated processes - to drive profitability.   While respecting her accounting roots, Kristal has grown to appreciate and harness the similarities between the rhythms of month-end close and the potential for real-time reporting. With longtime P3 partners by her side, she transformed not only systems but also her personal mindset and skills through tangible steps.   The moral of the story: your title doesn’t define your actual skills, duties, or goals. As you prepare for the inevitable changes of 2024, this episode can give you a heads up on the competition by sharing real stories of how P3 Adaptive and the Power Platform can help enable and realize your BI and Improvement ambitions, letting you, not the tools, be the star in the process.   As always, if you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe now so you never miss an episode of Raw Data by P3 Adaptive! And please leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform to help other listeners find our show.

Dive deep into the Fear of Becoming Obsolete (FOBO) with Rob as he explores its ties to LinkedIn and the looming presence of AI. Discover how FOBO can make individuals feel inadequate and the harm it can cause. Explore the changes and opportunities in the Power Platform, including leveraging updates to enhance Power BI's value. Reflect on the fear of obsolescence in the knowledge worker space and discuss the capabilities and limitations of AI.

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. Learn to design for actionability, build automated assists around report insights, continually track business impact, and ultimately wring more value from data by moving from identification to improvement (while massively reducing operational suffering!). If you’re tired of solutions that sound smart but barely lift a finger to drive results, this episode is for you. Let’s stop celebrating sexy viz and get serious about visibility leading to actionability. Real outcomes over pretty charts! Tune in now.

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. Learn how you can break free of Excel reporting, gain visibility across departments, and take the guesswork out of important decisions. Hear practical tips for unleashing marketing analytics, optimizing cloud investments, and even dipping your toe into AI. We’ll also tackle ways to modernize budgeting and transform manual, offline processes to boost efficiency. If you want to compete above your weight class in the year ahead, this episode is a must-listen. You’ll discover quick wins to drive profitability, service, and growth while creating capacity for the human strengths machines can’t match. The tools to punch above your weight in 2024 are more accessible than ever. Tune in now to start planning your next plays.

Hey there, folks! Today is THE day we've all been eagerly waiting for – the Fabric GA release! I'm absolutely thrilled to bring you this exclusive live episode, joined by my partner in crime, Justin. Together, we're about to dive headfirst into the most groundbreaking news and updates that come with this monumental release. It's like having a front-row seat at a thrilling event, and you won't want to miss out on a single moment. So, grab your snacks, kick back, and let's embark on this unforgettable journey together! But this episode is more than just an overview; it's a deep exploration into the future of data and analytics. Justin and I will be your guides as we unpack all the can't-miss announcements and unveil the exciting road ahead for the Fabric community. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the Fabric universe, this episode promises something for everyone. So, stay tuned, stay engaged, and get ready to be a part of the Fabric GA release like never before!

Welcome to another riveting episode of the P3 Adaptive podcast, where we cut through the hype and take a deep dive into the enigmatic world of Microsoft's Fabric. Today, we confront the burning question: Should we be skeptical?   In recent episodes, the buzz around Fabric has been deafening, with phrases like "brand new direction" and "super ambitious" lighting up the analytics sky. But here, right now, we plunge headfirst into the heart of the matter. Is Fabric truly the transformative force it purports to be? Will your hard-earned skills continue to shine in this evolving landscape? Does Fabric demand an unyielding commitment to learning just to stay in the game?   Justin and Rob don't pull any punches. Instead, they join forces to present an unfiltered perspective, laying bare both the promises and potential pitfalls of Fabric. They acknowledge that, like any cutting-edge technology, there may be growing pains and challenges to navigate.   But that's not all. They also unveil Fabric's secret sauce, revealing how it transforms Power BI into a formidable hub for advanced analytics, all on your terms. If you've ever found yourself torn between your trusty old skills and the allure of new technology, this episode sets the record straight. It's about not just adapting but thriving in your BI career, democratizing enterprise-class analytics along the way.   The bottom line: Fabric amplifies your expertise—it doesn't diminish it. So, join us and embrace evolution!   And, if you're enjoying the podcast, please take a moment to leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform to help other listeners find us here on Raw Data by P3 Adaptive. Also on this Episode: The Princess Bride’s Rodents of Unusual Size (ROUS) Monty Python Royal Society for Putting Things on Top of Other Things

On today’s episode, we explore how Opus One, led by data visionary Jack Irby, has leveraged data to redefine the winemaking industry. Prepare to have one of those "aha" moments when data's power just clicks as Jack takes us on an exciting journey into the world of winemaking. Listen in as we learn how Opus One defied tradition and embraced technology to become a Napa Vally Icon. Before becoming the wizard behind tracking ultra-premium wine allocations, Jack embarked on a delightfully eclectic journey. From belting out saxophone solos to channeling his inner Billy Beane, he's infused creative flair into every step. At Opus One, Jack discovered an industry thirsty for innovation. And today, you can listen in as he revisits the wine world's "pre-data" era. Jack doesn’t hold back as he shares the origin story behind his groundbreaking methods to trace each bottle’s journey from vineyard to table. Prepare to be amazed as he describes the development of an app capable of adjusting rare wine allocation in real-time . . . a sommelier's dream come true!   If you’ve enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform to help others find the show!

Grab a cup of joe and settle in, data heads. This overflowing mailbag is packed with piping hot Q's on all things data, tech, and working in the analytics trenches. 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. You'll also get Rob and Justin's candid take on battling FOMO and imposter syndrome in an ever-changing Microsoftverse. We're keeping it real on why recurring Excel data dumps are trouble waiting to happen and how to avoid burnout when MS rolls out the next hot tech. Stick around for hot takes on data warehouses vs data lakes and the ideal conditions for employing proper data architecture principles. We'll give you the DL on our spicy new website, P3's true guiding values, and more behind-the-scenes gossip than you can shake a mullet at. The mailbag overfloweth, but there's still more Q's where these came from! Join the LinkedIn Steering Committee to ask your questions for our team to answer in an upcoming episode. For now, sit back and enjoy the ride as we crack open this bundle of burning data questions. The Mullet Man cometh!