In this episode, the meet with Eric Leeger and discuss his background in the Dynamics space and his role as a niche-focused boutique staffing firm owner. They also explore the trends in the Dynamics job market, including the high demand for functional consultants and the slowdown in developer roles. They touch on the impact of AI on recruitment and the potential for AI to streamline development processes. Connect with Eric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-legeer-01ba81165 Looking fo...
Sep 18, 2024•48 min•Season 4Ep. 14
Eden Wilson, Founder of Lemonerdy, is a visionary, young entrepreneur and joins us on the podcast this week to talk about her company, Lemonerdy, her love of lemons, and pineapple on pizza. She started the company when she was in 6th grade and launched her YouTube channel in 8th grade to begin teaching younger people about Scratch and introduce them to the world of coding. Show Notes: Learn more about Eden’s company, Lemonerdy, that she started when she was in 8th grade: https://lemonerdy.com/we...
Sep 04, 2024•42 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Julie Yack joins Dynamics Hotdish this week to chat about a new training program she’s championing for skilling up Ukrainians on Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform. Julie is an expert in training on Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform so we also discuss some training tips and tricks in this episode, along with several resources to help you level up your training. You’ll also find out some fun facts about Julie, like how she’s been to over 80 countries! This episode was recorded on-site at Dynam...
Jun 28, 2024•38 min
In this conversation, Mary Myers, an expert in Dynamics 365 Business Central and the Power Platform, discusses her involvement in the Dynamics community and her passion for Business Central. She emphasizes the importance of community support and shares insights on integrating Business Central with the Power Platform. Mary also highlights the benefits of integrating CRM with Business Central, the challenges of using the Dataverse connector, and her favorite Power Platform applications.
Jun 28, 2024•46 min
Liz and Ali chat with some graduates from the TechFluent training program about their experiences at DynamicsCon LIVE 2024. You’ll get advice on what you should (and shouldn’t do) at Dynamics and Power Platform conferences, and you’ll hear what to expect. This episode features interviews with Christabell Tita, Tafessech Beyene, Phil Mahuwe, Erika Romero, Maryam Umar, and Siham Said. Learn how you can contribute to or participate in TechFluent: https://www.techfluentacademy.org/ Interested in att...
Jun 12, 2024•46 min
Tune into this special guest episode with Anne Krupke, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Microsoft to learn about all things F&SCM. Connect with Anne Krupke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annekrupke/ This show was recorded on site at DynamicsCon LIVE in Denver, Colorado! It's a great community event that happens every year in the spring. Next year it will be in Chicago, Illinois! Click this link to learn more and view all the sessions that took place this year: https://live.dynam...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Begin your exploration of CRM and ERP integration with the first episode of our engaging 3-part series, offering invaluable insights for business leaders and analysts alike. Gain valuable insights into essential tools such as Dual-Write in Finance & Supply Chain and also the innovative Dataverse Connector. Tune in to learn the significance of CRM and ERP integration. Make sure to subscribe to notified of parts 2 and 3 of this series! Visit us at our website: https://dynamicshotdish.com/...
Apr 24, 2024•27 min
This episode features special guest Dan Fine from the Ukrainian War Animals Relief Fund (UWARF) where we discuss how the Power Platform and Dynamics 365 has enabled their efforts. UWARF is a non-profit organization that partners with veterinarians, nonprofits, and animal shelters in Ukraine. They organize missions to the region and facilitate clinics to sterilize, vaccinate, and microchip dogs and cats. They also focus on reuniting, rehoming, and sheltering the abandoned animals. CONTENT WARNING...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 20 min
Dynamics 365 first party apps (Sales, Customer Service, Field Service, etc.) offer robust functionality to optimize your business. In this episode we chat about what if you're a small business and you don't need ALL of that or what if your process is entirely different and it doesn't fit into one of those classic CRM functionality scenarios? Tune in to learn about the considerations when deciding between a Microsoft Dynamics 365 First Party App vs. building your own Power App!
Mar 27, 2024•29 min
The Power Platform has been gaining popularity by organizations around the world because of its "low-code" capabilities. This means that both developers and non-developers alike can leverage its capabilities to build automations and custom applications. Listen to this episode to learn about Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Pages, and Power Virtual Agents (now known as Copilot Studio).
Mar 13, 2024•35 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Curious about Microsoft Dynamics 365? This is a perfect episode for those new to Microsoft Dynamics 365 or exploring its potential. We unravel all the parts of D365, both CRM & ERP. And dive deep into its CRM functionalities: sales, marketing, project operations, field service, and customer service.
Feb 28, 2024•29 min
We had the privilege of sitting down with Ryan Cunningham, VP of Power Apps at Microsoft, while on site at Microsoft Ignite. Ryan shares insights about his vision for Power Apps over the next few years, including incorporating Copilot capabilities. Learn more about Microsoft Ignite: https://news.microsoft.com/ignite-2023/ Visit https://www.dynamicshotdish.com for more information.
Feb 14, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Ali and Liz met with Angela Byers, Sr. Director of Product Marketing at Microsoft while at Microsoft Ignite. As a Product Marketer, Angela has the opportunity to learn about all the cool, new things Microsoft releases before the general public. She focuses on Sales and Customer Insights (formerly Marketing) and has great information to share about how Copilot will be expanding over the next several months. Learn more about Microsoft Ignite: https://news.microsoft.com/ignite-2023/ For more inform...
Jan 31, 2024•34 min•Season 4Ep. 2
In this episode of Dynamics Hotdish, we welcome Heidi Neuhauser to discuss DynamicsCon Live 2024. Heidi, a Microsoft MVP and partner at Reenhanced, shares insights on the conference's agenda, emphasizing user adoption, Dynamics 365, and the Power Platform. The episode highlights the importance of diversity among speakers, advanced CRM topics, and cross-product sessions. Attendees are encouraged to engage in networking and explore diverse content. Tune in for invaluable tips for DynamicsCon Live ...
Jan 24, 2024•30 min•Season 4Ep. 1
We are THRILLED to have had the opportunity to talk with Neil Benson, Founder and CEO of Customery. Neil first reached out to us to tell us everything that we did wrong with our Azure DevOps (ADO) best practices, and we knew we had to have him on the podcast. All jokes aside, much like everything we do with technology, there are so many different ways to complete something - people have differing opinions on everything from how to build forms, when to use Power Automate, and how to run their Agi...
Dec 13, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 33
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Lucas Diaz, Managing Partner at Ludia Consulting, and Will McLendon, Business Applications MVP, to explore the transformative initiative, Dynamics for Good. Lucas shares the journey and the passion behind this project, which aims to leverage Dynamics technology for the betterment of communities. He explains how Dynamics for Good is divided into two main branches: creating mission-critical applications to address specific problems, like those faced duri...
Nov 29, 2023•31 min•Season 3Ep. 32
Have you heard of Artificial Intelligence ( AI )? What about Copilot ? (We joke because it has been EVERYWHERE in 2023!) In this interview, we had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Eric Newell, Founder and CEO of Stoneridge Software.
Nov 15, 2023•43 min•Season 3Ep. 31
WOW we've had a busy fall, and it's not over yet! 🍁🍂 All three of us had the opportunity to go to Dynamic Communities Summit and it did NOT disappoint. There were so many incredible sessions spread throughout each day that we had a hard time deciding where to go. The community of people that Summit brings together each year is second to none, and we had the pleasure of interacting with SO MANY of these wonderful humans in Charlotte. Ashley and Ali each had TWO sessions where they shared their ...
Nov 01, 2023•17 min
Welcome to the first ever Dynamics Hotdish Top 10 episode! We've never done a "Top #" anything before and are enthused to bring one to you this week. When we started deciding on what to cover in this episode, we thought that sharing 10 Tips for CRM Administrators (Admins) would be a good place to start. In typical fashion, we couldn't limit ourselves to just 10! There are tips layered upon tips in this episode so we're not really sure what the final count is 🤷♀️What we can guarantee is that yo...
Oct 25, 2023•37 min•Season 3Ep. 30
Microsoft Power Platform Conference was a whirlwind of a week! We got to connect with familiar faces and meet new friends, all with a common interest: the Power Platform. We came back incredibly energized and tired after balancing fun with learning in the bright city of Las Vegas. From the very first keynote of the week (Charles Lamanna), there was an intense, excited energy in the air that would carry through the entirety of the conference. Ashley and Ali share their experiences at the conferen...
Oct 18, 2023•20 min
Troubleshooting technology problems is a skill that takes time to develop. Once you've worked with a particular platform long enough, you're often able to identify exactly where to start for an issue that's reported. However, there are still new problems that arise and you have to put on your troubleshooting hat to figure out where to begin. The skills you develop with experience will propel you forward to troubleshoot these new issues much quicker. In this episode, we outline five basic trouble...
Oct 11, 2023•36 min•Season 3Ep. 29
Welcome to a very special bonus episode of Dynamics Hotdish! We've hit a milestone - 100 episodes! 🎉 Join us as we take a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about our journey from episode one to now. We'll dive deep into some of our all-time favorite episodes, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, the laughs, the challenges, and the moments that made us go "Aha!" Whether you've been with us since the beginning or you're a recent listener, this episode promises a delightful mix of nostalgia, insigh...
Oct 04, 2023•11 min
In this episode, we discuss a topic that's debated often within organizations that use a CRM platform. Should your CRM admin sit on a team within in the IT department or within "the business"? This is often up for debate because business teams are the people heavily using the CRM system and making requests that an admin must complete. We've said this before, but your business users and your Admin need to be BFF's! Further, CRM tool are a software that require maintenance like other platforms man...
Sep 27, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 28
The first episode in a series for CRM Admins and people who work with CRM Admins (which is probably most of our listeners)! A CRM Admin is someone who is required to wear many hats, understand the technology behind your CRM tool to help customize it, and translate requirements from business users to make the tool do what they need. In this episode, we discuss in more detail what a CRM Admin does and why that role is incredibly crucial for managing your CRM tool. Ashley shares from her extensive ...
Sep 13, 2023•34 min•Season 3Ep. 27
Discover the highlights of the Power Platform Conference in this episode of Dynamics Hotdish, guest Heather Cook, Principal Manager at Microsoft, delve into the event's cutting-edge content. Heather sheds light on keynotes featuring Charles and other industry leaders, emphasizing the integration of Power Platform apps within Teams and the co-pilot functionalities spanning Microsoft 365. She elaborates on the growing role of AI and generative AI in the low-code landscape, enabling users to create...
Aug 23, 2023•36 min•Season 3Ep. 26
This is the third episode in our series on Azure DevOps (ADO) and we’re diving deep into one of the most challenging topics: how do you get your team to use it? We share ideas on how to get your teams to buy into ADO and how it benefits your team on using it effectively on projects. It can be hard to convince people to “do extra work” by logging hours on tasks or closing work items as they’re completed. If you explain WHY they’re being asked to do these things or shown the reports that are used ...
Aug 09, 2023•39 min•Season 3Ep. 25
In the second episode of our series on Azure DevOps (ADO), we discuss the importance of determining a sprint cadence for your project or product and how that sprint cadence can be used within ADO. Sprints are a great way to determine how much time you have to get work items complete. You’ll learn a lot about your team and how to structure sprints by monitoring burn down rates and how many story points you finish in a sprint. 🏃🏽♂️🏃♀️ We dive into using sprint views and configurations within ...
Jul 26, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 24
Azure DevOps (ADO) is the ultimate tool to help you stay organized on projects or for the lifecycle of product management. We LOVE using ADO because it gives your whole team insights into what’s happening on projects, what’s coming next, and overall helps everyone stay organized. In the first part of our series on ADO, you’ll learn about some commonly used Work Items and how to navigate through the tool. (And some under-utilized work items that help you keep track of decisions or project changes...
Jul 12, 2023•38 min•Season 3Ep. 23
It’s hard to believe the inaugural Microsoft Power Platform Conference was just last year! It began with a BANG where industry professionals flocked to Florida to learn all about the capabilities of the Power Platform. It’s time to start thinking about Power Platform Conference again this year since it’s coming up quick in Las Vegas. Asif Rehmani joins us this week to give some insider info and tips about the conference, including what sessions you can expect to find at the conference and who sh...
Jun 28, 2023•40 min•Season 3Ep. 22
Aaron Back, Chief Content Officer from Dynamic Communities, joins us to tell us about what we can expect from Summit North America. Summit will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina October 15-20 and has a lot of fun and exciting new stuff this year! Everything from a NASCAR simulator, to local NC moonshine, and a new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) showcase has us buzzing with excitement over this event. Tune in to hear about how sessions are selected, the types of sessions you can expect...
Jun 21, 2023•35 min•Season 3Ep. 21
