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Gus Gonzalez, a Microsoft Business Solutions (CRM) MVP since 2012, covers subjects rarely discussed openly in the CRM Community. With 15+ years of experience in the CRM world and hundreds of successful deployments around the world, Gus brings a real-world fact-based approach to these subjects and how they affect the Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Dynamics CRM community.
Welcome to 3820, where it all began! We invite you to step foot into the house where fruitful minds first became comprised with champagne dreams, lucrative schemes and a passion for capitalism. Where thoughts of becoming a young millionaire steadily metamorphosed into attaining essential wealth showcased in the everyday art of maintaining. Podcast 3820 explores the many ways, routes and avenues there are on the road to financial success and dives deeper into entrepreneurship and side jobs th ...
Hi! My name is Lindsay and I host Stuff about Things: An Art History Podcast. It is a monthly-ish podcast where I tell you stuff about things. From giant Buddhas to lost paintings, each episode is a deep dive into a particular work of art, artist, or issue within the world of art history. My dog, Gus, also plays a key role as the podcast's muse and mascot. Come for the information, stay in spite of my very bad jokes. Happy listening!
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Let's take an hour to go over the goals we set out to achieve in 2020, and how successful we were against those goals. We also go through some of the most exciting moments in the year, the launch of the Decision Accelerator Community, and the slow death of Dynamics 365 On-Premise.
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Episode 27: Oscar Wilde, Ivan Albright, & Pictures of Dorian Gray
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Good God, dear Basil! There is a podcast episode about your portrait of Dorian Gray! Just kidding. Basil Hallward and Dorian Gray aren't real, but Oscar Wilde, Ivan Albright, and the many Pictures of Dorian Gray certainly are! This episode is a deep dive into Ivan Albright's sickeningly masterful Picture of Dorian Gray, which the artist painted for…
A couple of years ago Microsoft released the $10 per user per app per month license and a lot of organizations were either tempted to make a move into the new licensing model or made the change altogether. Well, Microsoft seemingly improved this offer by allowing organizations to create Power Apps hosted on Dataverse/CDS for FREE*. Well, it's not 1…
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Episode 94: Dear Microsoft - 2020 Edition
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Last year we got together and asked Microsoft for some new features and some changes or adjustments to existing ones...since we had such a poor record in 2020 (just like everyone else this year) we decided to give it another shot and ask Microsoft for some more stuff! Listen to five Microsoft MVPs as they each reveal their list of wants and needs f…
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Episode 93: WHAT'S GOING ON AT DYNAMIC COMMUNITIES?
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The Coronavirus Pandemic has affected millions of businesses around the world, one of those businesses is Dynamic Communities, Inc. The organization that runs the user groups globally and the organizer of many marquee events such as the User Group Summit that I've attended every year since 2012. This year the organization has been under heavy criti…
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Episode 26: The Green Bay Packers & Lambeau Field Stadium Part II (1959-today)
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Lambeau, Lombardi, and Leaps! This episode finishes the two-part series on the Green Bay Packers and Lambeau Field Stadium, from 1959 to today. Note: edited as of 11/19/2020 to remove a meaner-than-necessary jab at Brett Favre that I felt bad about in retrospect. Sorry, #4.By Lindsay Sheedy
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Episode 92: Should you be using the Product Catalog?
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The Product Catalog in Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a polarizing piece of functionality. Some people love it and some people swear they'll never use it, some think it's too complicated and some think it's not complex enough, some companies rely on it where others avoid it at all costs, so I invited Microsoft MVP and Solution Architect Gustaf Westerlun…
How scary would it be to end up with a failed CRM Implementation that costs your company hundreds of millions of dollars? This is exactly what happened on Halloween of 1999 to Hershey. Let's talk about this failed implementation and what we can learn from it.
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Episode 25: The Green Bay Packers and Lambeau Field Stadium Part I (1919-1959)
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Meat packing! Hot pretzels! Stock options! As a podcast love letter to my hometown, this episode (part one of two) covers the early history of the Green Bay Packers, including the first iteration of what will eventually become known as the famous... the infamous... Lambeau Field Stadium. Come for the history, stay for the declarations of me not bei…
Nicole takes over the 3820 Podcast along with RichG we talk about what direction she is going to take the podcast..By Dj RichG & Nicole
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Episode 90: An MVP Guide to CRM Data Quality
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Dealing with data is one of the most challenging aspects of owning a CRM Solution. Whether you are using Dynamics 365 or Power Apps, I wanted to share a list of 10 things you can put in place to make sure your data quality is always high. I also share a 10-question data readiness quiz to see how healthy your organization is in terms of data quality…
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Episode 89: Ten secrets Microsoft MVPs DON'T want you to know
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There are countless online articles titled something like "Here are the secrets *insert profession or industry here* don't want you to know", and it gave me the idea for this episode. Here are ten secrets you probably didn't know about us, the Microsoft MVPs.
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Take over by Nicole (Maria, Joseph & Gus)
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Nicole takes over the 3820 Podcast along with some friends. They discussed Maria's gift and some stories of her upbringingBy Nicole
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Episode 88: Top 10 QUICK AND EASY Improvements to Dynamics 365
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In this episode, I cover 10 quick and easy improvements you can add to Dynamics 365. Some of these are simple settings that most people never enable, and some require special (but free) tools to enable them but all of them are super simple and can make a HUGE difference for your users' experience.
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3820 Podcast / Take Over by Nicole (Gus & Laura)
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Nicole takes over the 3820 Podcast along with some friends, They discussed Gus's gift and some experience they have had..By Nicole
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Episode 87: Ten things I wish I knew early in my Business Apps career
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There are things we learn from others, and things we learn on our own by making mistakes or missing opportunities and learning from them. Amey Holden is a Microsoft MVP and she is sharing the 10 things she wishes she knew early in her Business Application career. Hopefully you can learn something in this episode that you won't have to learn the har…
Dynamics 365 Sales Insights enables organizations to bring together the art and science of selling. Engage buyers like never before with seller intuition and AI working in concert. Lisa Crosbie is back hosting the show and she dives deep into Sales Insights, its features and capabilities, and her Top 10 features! More info: https://dynamics.microso…
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Episode 24 - The Winchester Mystery House
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Ghosts, glass, and guns, oh my! The Winchester Mystery House stands as one of the greatest houses in American history... and not just because it is allegedly haunted. Join me for this deep dive into the house and its history, including that of its patroness, Mrs. Sarah Winchester. Come for the spirits, stay for the stories!…
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Episode 85: Top 10 things people do in projects at the WRONG time
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Implementing Dynamics 365 can be tricky, there can be so many moving parts, but some of the things that you do on every Dynamics 365 Implementation must be done at the right time to maximize value. If you do something too early you may have to deal with it for the duration of the projects, constantly struggling to keep it up to date, but if you do …
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Episode 84: Dataflex, Power Text...and oh yeah I almost died
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July was full of surprises, starting with a positive COVID-19 test on July 3rd, my battle against a virus that took me to the hospital twice and almost killed me, plus I talk about Dataflex announced at Microsoft Inspire, and a new free tool available to the Dynamics 365 and Power Apps community, Power Text! Link to Podcast episode I mentioned on t…
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Episode 83: So you are a Microsoft MVP, now what?
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This is episode is hosted by Lisa Crosbie, a new Microsoft MVP for 2020 who wanted to share her perspective regarding the "MVP Process" and add some best practices for aspiring MVPs. Follow Lisa: https://twitter.com/LisaMCrosbie
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Episode 82: Alarming Signs of Low User Adoption
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In this episode we discuss the alarming signs of low user adoption and discuss how we can handle them. The article reviewed in this episode: https://academy.whatfix.com/alarming-signs-crm-is-underutilized-and-how-to-deal-with-it/
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Episode 81: 10 things every Functional Consultant SHOULD KNOW
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When it comes to becoming or being a Dynamics 365 Consultant, and more specifically a Functional Consultant, there are a few things you should know. So, I put a list together of 10 things a Functional Consultant should know, and if they know these things they can get a job as a Functional Consultant pretty much anywhere! I hope this episode does tw…
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Episode 23: Kehinde Wiley - Portraits, Power, & Presence
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Napoleon! Barack Obama! Charles I! LL Cool J! What do all these dudes have in common? They were all painted (more or less) by contemporary artist, Kehinde Wiley. This episode is a deep dive into how Kehinde Wiley is working to make art history a more inclusive space, one work of art at a time. #BlackArtistsMatter…
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Episode 80: Here's why you should NOT become an MVP
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For our 3rd Anniversary episode, I wanted to talk about changes that I've seen over the last 3 years and share my thoughts around why some people should not become a Microsoft MVP. I also talk about Impostor Syndrome and what can you do to deal with it. Jonny Kim: https://www.nasa.gov/astronauts/biographies/jonny-kim/biography…
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Episode 79: Solution Architect's role in 'Agile' implementations
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Depending on where you work as a Solution Architect you might be expected to be involved with a project from begining to end, or maybe just for bits and pieces during the project execution. Neil Benson, a Microsoft MVP and Agile Implementation expert invited me and Joel Lindstrom to discuss the role of a Solution Architect within the projects we no…
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Episode 78: Hardcore Business Thinking (Part 2)
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This is part two of my review of businessThink, a book that transformed my career as a Solution Architect. I thought I could review the book and give you a ton of examples and best practices within an hour or so, and by the time I stopped recording more than 3 hours had gone by. This episode is Part 2 of 2, and it focuses on the last 4 rules descri…
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Episode 22: The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, Boccaccio, and Basil
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Plague! Corpse dismemberment! Pretty costumes! Derpy greyhounds! Necrotic Herbs! This episode has a little bit of everything. It takes you on a journey through five centuries to discuss the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood’s obsession with Boccaccio’s story about a young woman named Lisabetta and her most beloved pot o’basil. Come for the learning, stay …
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Episode 77: Hardcore Business Thinking (Part 1)
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This is part one of my review of businessThink, a book that transformed my career as a Solution Architect. I thought I could review the book and give you a ton of examples and best practices within an hour or so, and by the time I stopped recording more than 3 hours had gone by. This episode is Part 1 of 2, and it focuses on the first 4 rules descr…
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Episode 76: TOP 10 THINGS MVPs HATE
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In this episode, 4 Microsoft MVPs walk through the Top 10 things they hate in our industry. We talk about things we hate to see other MVPs, Microsoft, Partners, ISVs, and even ourselves doing! No one is safe. Guests: Daryl LaBar: https://twitter.com/ddlabar Joel Lindstrom: https://twitter.com/JoelLindstrom Gustaf Westerlund: https://twitter.com/crm…
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Episode 75: Top 10 MISTAKES New Consultants make
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For this episode, I wanted to focus on the common mistakes new professionals - specially consultants - make when they get started in their new role. This list comes from mistakes I made personally, and mistakes I've seen former colleagues and people in the industry make. How many of these mistakes have you made in the past?…
Mineralogists! Lapidary tools! The human crrrrrranium! This episode is an art historical deep-dive into the origins of the so-called "crystal skulls" and the people who made them famous.By Lindsay Sheedy
Jocko Willink, a former US Navy SEAL Commander has a motto: "Discipline Equals Freedom", and if we apply this motto to Dynamics 365 we can see a connection between the discipline to maintain a successful Dynamics 365 Solution equals to a ton of freedom when it comes to being constantly "putting out fires" within the system. Even the most successful…
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Episode 73: Power Apps portals...according to Canada
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On this episode, 3 Portal MVPs from Canada share the Top 12 improvements they would introduce to Power Apps portals if they were the Program Managers in charge at Microsoft. Sorrey! Hosts: Nick Doelman: https://twitter.com/readyxrm Nick Hayduk: https://twitter.com/Engineered_Code Colin Vermander: https://twitter.com/koolin_ Refresh the Cache: https…
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Episode 72: Overhauling Dynamics 365 Sales
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What would happen if we tasked a veteran salesperson and world-class Dynamics 365 and Power Platform implementer with overhauling the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales App? Well, 12x Microsoft MVP Joel Lindstrom shares his vision for what the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales App should look like. Hosted by: Joel Lindstrom: https://twitter.com/JoelLindstrom…
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Episode 71: What would happen if two world-class developers took over the Platform?
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On the last episode of the podcast I explored the 10 things I would introduce or change if I suddenly became the Program Manager for Dynamics 365 and CDS security at Microsoft. Now two of the world's greatest Dynamics 365 developers share what they would do if they suddenly became Program Managers for the Dynamics 365 Platform. Hosted By: Daryl LaB…
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Episode 70: Here's what I would do if I was in charge of Dynamics 365 Security
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A new year represents new beginnings for a lot of people and that got me thinking on what I would do if I was beginning my tenure as the newly appointed PM of Dynamics 365 and CDS security at Microsoft? Well, I had a few things in mind, and I wanted to share them with you and Microsoft. These are the first 10 things I would do if I was a PM of Secu…
Eggs! Bricks! Spine o' the fish! This episode covers a biggie, both figuratively and literally! Brunelleschi's dome for the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, Italy. With this project, Brunelleschi pulled off the impossible, utilizing 4 million bricks to build what remains the world's largest masonry dome. Come for the dome, stay for t…
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Episode 69: New Year's Resolutions...for you
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For the last episode of 2019 I decided to compile a list of 12 New Year's Resolutions for 2020. This list will include things that are challenging for some, and some that might be too easy, but every listener should be able to select at least 1 option from this list and make it a goal for the year. Get ready to take some notes and decide whether yo…
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Since every item in our list to Santa these holidays are all improvements to Microsoft Dynamics 365 we figured it would make more sense to just ask Microsoft Directly. So I invited fellow CRM MVPs Chris, Gustaf, and Nick to jump on a mic and share their list LIVE so you can hear our reactions and recommendations to each other and to Microsoft. Gues…
On this episode we talk about faith, discerning God's voice and what it feels like to take a leap of faith..By RichG
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Episode 67: What every Solution Architect needs to know about Azure
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Microsoft MVPs Antti and Kyle share their best practices and expertise regarding Microsoft Azure capabilities and features that every Solution Architect and Functional Consultant should know. They also talk about their favorite Azure features to enhance Dynamics 365 and what to look forward to in the future. Hosted by: Antti Pajunen: https://twitte…
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Episode 66: New API Limits, New Portal Licensing, and more
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Microsoft announced some new limitations being placed on API calls and Portal visits/logins, so I invited two CRM MVPs to discuss these changes and whether organizations are on a collision course with skyrocketing licensing costs or whether they should celebrate these changes. My guests: Gustaf Westerlund: https://twitter.com/crmgustaf Nicholas Hay…
On this episode we sit down and chop it up with bj jaraba owner and operator of bri Motorsports . We discuss the his start in the auto industry and the evolution of the street racing scene though out the years and the state of the current import community. Instagram @bjjaraba https://instagram.com/bjjaraba?igshid=obcoded7ex8g @bri_motorsports https…
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Episode 65: World's Best D365 developers interview Matt Barbour
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This is a dual-podcast episode release on XrmToolCast and the CRM MVP Podcast. In this episode, Microsoft MVPs Daryl and Jonas who are two of the world's best Dynamics 365 developers interview Matt Barbour, Principal Platform Architect for the Microsoft Power Platform. Topics discussed in this episode include: PowerApps Command Line Utility Visual …
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Episode 64: Popular MISCONCEPTIONS about MVPs
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There are currently ONLY 90 CRM MVPs in the World, so the chances of you directly interacting with one or more of us is very small. This lack of access to Microsoft MVPs creates a sense of mystery or perhaps misunderstanding about what MVPs are, or even more importantly what they are not. This episode is all about the common misconceptions people h…
This week we spoke to "Javi the honey badger Trujillo" we spoke to him about his journey from growing up in San Diego to fighting fires with cal fire to finally going to becoming a pro MMA fighter in Thailand with fmd " full metal dojo". We discussed his last fight and what he was thinking in the ring. Facebook Page: Javi trujillo IG account: Javit…
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Episode 19: Madame Tussaud & Her Empire of Wax
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Heads on sticks! Heads in wax! Heads in trunks! This hour-long episode is a deep dive into the life and work of Anna Maria Grosholtz... though you may call her Madame Tussaud. This episode covers it all—from little Marie’s birth in 1761 to the present-day process of making a new celebrity waxworks! Come for the wax heads, stay in spite of the bad F…
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Episode 63: Here's what you need to know about AI, the Power Platform, and CDS
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I'm not a big fan of reviewing the latest and greatest technology, those episodes never age well; but I am a big fan of former 9x Microsoft MVP and current Microsoft Global Black Belt for Power Platform Scott Sewell. Before joining Microsoft, Scott implemented Dynamics 365/CRM for organizations around the country, so his take on new technology, sol…
