

Explicit Measures Podcast
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Hosted by Mike Carlo, and Tommy Puglia, the Explicit Measures Podcast is a Power BI focused show that is like being around a Power BI Pro’s Water Cooler. With so many available resources in the community that focuses on the “how” in Power BI (how to do Drill Through, how to use DAX, etc.,), the Explicit Measures Podcast is all around the WHY. Why use a particular feature, does it make sense for my users?
Build the toolset, learn the how, and then come to the Podcast to the listen to the why in situations we all experience as Power BI Pros.
Build the toolset, learn the how, and then come to the Podcast to the listen to the why in situations we all experience as Power BI Pros.
Episodes
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Sep 7, 2023 • 43min
248: Do We Design Workspaces Differently with Fabric?
What has become a harsh truth is we need to reevaluate how we design and consider what a Workspace is when we are dealing with more than just datasets and reports. We have the data engineer, the data scientist, and more that confuses the amount of items and who is working in a workspace. From organization to security, what is best practice?
Get in touch:
Send in your questions or topics you want us to discuss by tweeting to @PowerBITips with the hashtag #empMailbag or submit on the PowerBI.tips Podcast Page.
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Watch the episodes live every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 730am CST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/powerbitips
Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/230fp78XmHHRXTiYICRLVv
Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/explicit-measures-podcast/id1568944083
Check Out Community Jam: https://jam.powerbi.tips
Follow Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcarlo/
Follow Seth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-bauer/
Follow Tommy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommypuglia/

Sep 7, 2023 • 1h 4min
247: Working In Data Is Hard
Let's face it. What we do is not easy. But that is less to do with the technical aspect but more with how the data impacts communication. MIke, Seth, & Tommy discuss this post and how stakeholders, the business, and data have a hard time getting along.
Get in touch:
Send in your questions or topics you want us to discuss by tweeting to @PowerBITips with the hashtag #empMailbag or submit on the PowerBI.tips Podcast Page.
Visit PowerBI.tips: https://powerbi.tips/
Watch the episodes live every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 730am CST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/powerbitips
Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/230fp78XmHHRXTiYICRLVv
Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/explicit-measures-podcast/id1568944083
Check Out Community Jam: https://jam.powerbi.tips
Follow Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcarlo/
Follow Seth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-bauer/
Follow Tommy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommypuglia/

Aug 31, 2023 • 54min
246: Knowledge, Wisdom, & Understanding
The hosts discuss the distinction between knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in the context of Power BI. They emphasize the importance of discernment and problem-solving skills in hiring. The podcast also touches on the challenges of finding candidates with specific skills, the value of applying knowledge in different domains, and the importance of scaling oneself and engaging with the data community for personal growth.

Aug 29, 2023 • 32min
245: MAILBAG: Migrating from Laptop to Cloud
Mike, Seth, & Tommy go through a mailbag on today's episode:
Thank you for providing so much helpful Power BI information. My question - - how can I migrate my Power BI setup from a standalone laptop to a cloud server? This means the reports, pbix files, usdr security and most importantly the data connections. I understand the pbix files can be copied to the new server and opened but how do I reestablish data data connections (several of which are for Cloud based apps like Netsuite) and user security. Wlill I get prompted for these when I reopen the pbix file on the cloud server instance? Your guidance would be appreciated. Thank you.
Get in touch:
Send in your questions or topics you want us to discuss by tweeting to @PowerBITips with the hashtag #empMailbag or submit on the PowerBI.tips Podcast Page.
Visit PowerBI.tips: https://powerbi.tips/
Watch the episodes live every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 730am CST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/powerbitips
Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/230fp78XmHHRXTiYICRLVv
Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/explicit-measures-podcast/id1568944083
Check Out Community Jam: https://jam.powerbi.tips
Follow Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcarlo/
Follow Seth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-bauer/
Follow Tommy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommypuglia/

Aug 24, 2023 • 56min
244: Companies are Failing to Be Data Driven
Companies struggling to be data-driven despite investing in big data and analytics. Lack of data culture and treating data as a business asset are major obstacles. People and process issues are main challenges to successful adoption of Big Data/AI initiatives.

Aug 22, 2023 • 57min
243: $100 To Invest In Microsoft Fabric?
Hosts discuss investing $100 in Microsoft Fabric, including improvements such as dark mode and synchronizing features. The desire for uniformity and consistency in Power Data Flows is emphasized, along with challenges in cost management and data integration. User interface frustrations, limitations of fabric preview, and issues with sharing Power BI content with external users are discussed. The need for better data model editing and AI innovations in data analysis tasks is explored. Benefits of using notebooks within fabric, challenges in managing data in crowded workspaces, and the importance of unified catalog for data lineage are covered. AI-generated commit messages and auto-summarization features are mentioned.

Aug 17, 2023 • 55min
242: Thinking Outside the (Power BI) Box
The hosts discuss biking experiences and new bike features. They also explore the importance of thinking outside the box in Power BI and share troubleshooting tips. They discuss challenging areas in Power BI and problem-solving strategies. Additionally, they discuss analyzing data models and solving complex problems with DAX.

Aug 15, 2023 • 1h 3min
241: Solving Data Problems With Business Problems
The podcast discusses the challenges of solving business problems with technical expertise, including data updates, write access restriction, recognizing burnout, and the importance of automation. It also highlights the need for rules, governance, and clear communication in successful data analysis. The speakers address the difficulties faced by untrained business users, the misconception of report building, and the complexity of Power BI.

Aug 10, 2023 • 1h 3min
240: Raising Awareness to What Power BI Can Do
Mike, Seth, & Tommy dive into the transformative power of Business Intelligence (BI) for organizations, exploring how Power BI can unveil hidden insights and streamline data processes. They discuss the shift towards compact, skilled teams and the importance of strategic adoption. The trio also confronts the balance between expected BI capabilities and the untapped potential that lies beyond traditional reporting
Get in touch:
Send in your questions or topics you want us to discuss by tweeting to @PowerBITips with the hashtag #empMailbag or submit on the PowerBI.tips Podcast Page.
Visit PowerBI.tips: https://powerbi.tips/
Watch the episodes live every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 730am CST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/powerbitips
Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/230fp78XmHHRXTiYICRLVv
Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/explicit-measures-podcast/id1568944083
Check Out Community Jam: https://jam.powerbi.tips
Follow Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcarlo/
Follow Seth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-bauer/
Follow Tommy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommypuglia/

Aug 8, 2023 • 54min
239: Contextualized Insights In Power BI
Mike, Seth, & Tommy dive into another amazing article by Brent Dykes that are at the heart of why we visualize data in the first place - If we cannot provide context then what are we really showing? Using comparative, historical, and other techniques, we can transform our reports.=
https://www.effectivedatastorytelling.com/post/contextualized-insights-six-ways-to-put-your-numbers-in-context
Get in touch:
Send in your questions or topics you want us to discuss by tweeting to @PowerBITips with the hashtag #empMailbag or submit on the PowerBI.tips Podcast Page.
Visit PowerBI.tips: https://powerbi.tips/
Watch the episodes live every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 730am CST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/powerbitips
Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/230fp78XmHHRXTiYICRLVv
Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/explicit-measures-podcast/id1568944083
Check Out Community Jam: https://jam.powerbi.tips
Follow Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcarlo/
Follow Seth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-bauer/
Follow Tommy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommypuglia/