Microsoft Innovation Podcast

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/48Significant developments within Dynamics, PowerApps and FlowThe driving force of changeOpportunities for developing on the Power PlatformChallenges within the coming yearsKeeping up to date with changes and enhancementsWorking with the Business Applications communityHow to get involvedRESOURCESStone Cold – Steve Austin Podcast – https://www.podcastone.com/Steve-Austin-Show?showAllEpisodes=trueHave a Nice Day by Mick Foley – https://amzn.to/2SvUgOmMicrosoft Business Applications, James Phillips – https://www.nz365guy.com/microsoft-business-applications-james-phillips/Power Apps Blog, Brian Dang – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/author/brdang/XRMToolBox – https://www.xrmtoolbox.com/James Phillips – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesmalcolmphillips/Microsoft Flow – https://flow.microsoft.com/Microsoft Teams – https://products.office.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/group-chat-softwareMicrosoft Flow Community – https://powerusers.microsoft.com/t5/Microsoft-Flow-Community/ct-p/FlowCommunityPower Apps Community – https://powerusers.microsoft.com/t5/PowerApps-Community/ct-p/PowerApps1Power BI Community – https://community.powerbi.com/Dynamics 365 Community – https://community.dynamics.com/Release Notes – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/business-applications-release-notes/indexDynamics 365 and Microsoft Flow – with Jerry Weinstock https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1tk3cnSkHMSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/47Being a 7-time MVP and moving to London from Spain to try a different professional experienceLiving in London 10 years laterLearning to speak English and overcoming challenges in public speakingFood and wine to try in Alicante, SpainFinding interest in .net way back in collegeBecoming a Microsoft Student PartnerTransitioning from .net to Dynamics developerRealizing the important things in implementation beyond just developmentBest practicesSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/46Journey into Dynamics CRMStories from AscentiumThe operating model of Zero2TenMost interesting projects to consult onChampioning the customers’ needsIdentifying and building a customer’s visionEnsuring a satisfied customerMost successful way of connecting with your customersSelling ‘digital transformation’Books MentionedCRM Chart Guy – https://crmchartguy.com/ResourcesCellar Tracker for Wine – https://www.cellartracker.com/Dynamics 365 App for Outlook – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/customer-engagement/outlook-app/deploy-dynamics-365-app-for-outlook2013 Wine – https://top100.winespectator.com/2013/Support the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/45Career breakdown and following a non-traditional pathCatsMeeting & Making GoalsPronunciations & Brain-stormingUser ExperienceArtistic SkillsBlogging, reading and writingOutdoor pursuits, detox and scary bearsAutomation and AIPrioritizationUG – UKSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/44Journey to becoming an MVPInsights on becoming one of the few MVPs from SwitzerlandGrowing your company and working with clients around the globeAI applications in the organizationEffect of AI in an organisationDataset and training AIDynamics 365 and AI integrationSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/43Career Journeys and working with Microsoft & ISVsOpportunities for ISVs to build on the Power platform & Dynamics 365Gaps in the market for ISVsGetting involved as an ISV as a Microsoft PartnerOptions available to ISVs wanting to partner with MicrosoftDifferent levels available with PartnershipWhere does AppSource sitGetting on AppSourceHow to achieve ISV competencylicencing models that fit best for ISVsResources are available for ISV's to accessSIs transitioning to ISV and can they co-existAdvice for ISVs looking to partner with MicrosoftRecommendations for ISV's to take their product to marketNew programs aimed at ISVsBooks MentionedMark Stuyt – https://neuralimpact.ca/about/Steve Mordue CRM Tip of the Day – https://crmtipoftheday.com/ResourcesAppSource – https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/appsSilver & Gold Microsoft Competency – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/partner-center/learn-about-competenciesLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.comLinkedIn elevate – https://www.linkedin.com/elevate/registerPortable HotSpot – https://www.skyroam.com/Support the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/42Career start, retraining and becoming a Microsoft partnerCRM beginnings and database fascinationThe speed of changeEssex – the GuideJourney to becoming an MVPStyles of learningSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/41Life outside of being an MVPPassions and HobbiesHow to be a proKansas CultureJourney to being an MVPHow being an MVP can affect your careerPivoting in Power AppsKeeping up and picking your battlesSelf-educationAdvice on becoming an MVPSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/40Explaining the term ‘Global Black Belt’Differences between ‘Global Black Belt' GBB, Solution Sales Professional SSP and a Technical Sales Professional TSP at Microsoft when it relates to Dynamics 365Roles and Responsibilities within the Global Black Belt RoleMicrosoft Partner engagement in the Global Black Belt RoleChallenging SalesManaging the client to move forwardThe future for Dynamics and the Microsoft Power platformResources8ft Extension Power Cord – https://www.monoprice.com/category?c_id=122&cp_id=12214&fq=is_parent:TrueVelcro Cord Wraps – https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=6457Donations to Free ToolsXRM Tool Box – https://www.xrmtoolbox.com/donators/Support the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/39Happenings in PhoenixLiving at HeightsBest Bits of being an MVPHospitality Colorado styleOther HobbiesWINE – Women's international Networking eventMVP MotivationsGiving BackPurpose of MVP'sVirtual user groupsBenefits of attending community eventsWork shopping Alaskan adventuresSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith