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Miller's Theorem: A Principle for Getting Off the Fence
Ever find yourself overthinking a problem until you've thought yourself right into a corner? Yeah, we've been there too. But what if there was a way to cut through the noise and just know when something is a good idea? Enter Miller's Theore
Rethinking the ROI of Dashboards
For years, dashboards have been the go-to for business intelligence. Built with the best intentions, loaded with visuals, and meant to empower decision-makers. But are they actually delivering? A recent Reddit thread raised a tough question
Why the Data Gene is (Still) Under-Represented in Management
Ever sat in a meeting, watching a decision unfold that makes zero sense—bad for business, bad for employees—while the data that should be guiding the way is ignored? You're not alone. In this solo episode, Rob Collie takes on a question tha
The Data Gene Transforms Non-Football Fans into Fantasy Football Devotees, w/ Adam Harstad
What happens when you mix fantasy football, data analytics, and a little bit of chaos? You get a conversation that refuses to follow a straight line—but somehow lands exactly where it needs to. Rob Collie welcomes back fantasy football guru
What Drives Costs for Data Projects, and How are They Changing Over Time?
What if we told you that, before Power BI, most of the money spent on data projects didn't go where you thought it did? In this episode, Rob Collie and Justin Mannhardt peel back the layers of inefficiency, miscommunication, and just plain
Power BI is Back on the Menu, plus The Importance of Usage Data, w/ Gil Raviv
Gil Raviv has spent years shaping how we use data. From his early days at Microsoft, where he played a key role in developing Power Query, to his work refining how dashboards serve their users, Gil's career is a masterclass in making data t
Happy Holidays, and Remembering Bob Pop Collie
The Spirit of "Why Not" with Bob Pop Collie The Life of a WW2 Navy Pilot Cadet (Bonus), w/ Bob Pop Collie
The Microsoft MVP Take: Innovation, Hype, and the Future of Data
The world of data technology moves in fascinating ways, and we're excited to have Microsoft MVPs Ed Hansberry and Kristyna Ferris join Justin to unpack what's really happening. This conversation is all about understanding the technologies t
Misaligned Incentives, Failures of Government, and Coca-Cola's AI Misstep
The world's moving fast, sometimes too fast. Whether it's AI taking over ad campaigns, fake LinkedIn profiles popping up, or the healthcare system extracting more than it gives, the threads connecting our modern chaos are all too clear. Mis
Riding the Tsunami: Why Expanding into Unmet Demand Makes Our Jobs Safe
The AI revolution is here, and if you're in the data space, you're sitting in the best seat in the house—whether it feels that way yet or not. Rob takes you on a straight-talking journey through why our industry isn't just surviving but thr
The Crutches Paradox (and Why Senior Software Engineers Don't Care About AI)
Rob and Justin are back, catching up after a short break with an episode that's part big ideas, part funny stories, and full of surprises. They kick things off with the Crutches Paradox. Their take on why we hang onto things we'll probably
A Lifelong Learner Embraces AI, w/Brian Julius
This week on Raw Data, Justin's flying solo and catching up with Brian Julius, a true data veteran with a unique journey from government work to AI exploration. Brian's path has been anything but typical. Starting in high-stakes federal rol
There and Back Again: Returning to Seattle
Rob Collie records his final episode from the cozy, sound-dampened basement studio where over 170 Raw Data conversations have taken place. With moving boxes waiting to be loaded onto a truck bound for Seattle, Rob reflects on his unexpected
Resilience Sometimes Beats Prevention, and Six Ways to Get off the Starting Line with AI
In this episode, Rob Collie and Justin break down life lessons learned from a simple tool: the Green Biscuit puck. It's a perfect example of how resilience sometimes beats prevention—because you can't avoid every bump in the road, but you c
The Curious Case of the CFL Light Bulb
This week Rob shares his disdain for CFL light bulbs, but it's not necessarily about light bulbs here! It's more of an analogy as to why the status quo weighs absolutely nothing. Something better and disruptive came along, and now it's ever
Head to Head: Can ChatGPT Replicate Rob's Inspired Solution to a Power Query Challenge?
In this episode, Rob Collie and Justin Mannhardt step onto the data gridiron to test if AI can tackle the complexities of fantasy football data. Rob starts with a Power Query puzzle, full of messy stats, player names, and tricky injury code
Dashboards are Dead! Long Live Dashboards!
Have you noticed the phrase "Dashboards Are Dead" popping up on LinkedIn? It's catchy, provocative, and designed to grab your attention. But is there any truth to it, or is it just another clickbait strategy? In this episode, Rob Collie div
A Simple Trick for (Occasionally) Predicting the Future
In this episode, Rob Collie talks about how anyone can learn to "predict the future"—not with superpowers, but with a normal ability we all have. Rob shares his own stories of seeing big changes coming, like the rise of Power Pivot and the
Low-Tech Industries and High-Tech AI: a Great Match Explained Through Examples
In this episode, Rob and Justin explore how AI is making waves not just in tech-heavy industries but in everyday businesses like construction and manufacturing. They talk about how AI tools can help streamline processes, create custom solut
The Power of Data in Real World Industries
Ever think about how data can solve real-world problems? Rob and Justin are here to break it down! They're diving into how data analytics is changing the game in industries like manufacturing, agriculture, and construction—where the work is
Modernizing through Data for Literal Growth with Paul Grissom of PAR
Think farming and data don't mix? Think again! In this episode, Paul Grissom from Pacific Ag Rentals (PAR) brings the heat, showing how data is shaking things up in agriculture. From slashing manual work to making on-the-spot decisions with
A Bathtub of Data Holds an Ocean of Information (plus the Midmarket Paradox and Other News)
Is the Midmarket Secretly Winning with the Microsoft Data Platform? In this episode, host Rob Collie explores a surprising quirk in how Microsoft's powerful data tools like Power BI and Fabric are being used. It turns out that midsize compa
The Power of Empathy & Why Drudge Work is Dying, with Microsoft's Scott Sewell
Join us for a down-to-earth chat with Microsoft's Scott Sewell, a guy who's seen it all when it comes to the crossroads of tech, business, and just being human. Scott's got a front-row seat to how empathy—yeah, that often-overlooked human q
Microsoft Fabric: Early Case Studies and Business Impact
We're still buzzing with excitement over here at P3 Adaptive about Microsoft Fabric and this week, Rob and Justin take a look at some client use cases. The gist of it? This tool is seriously shaking things up for our clients in the best way
Knowing WHAT Formula You Need is More Important than Knowing HOW to Write It
Ever feel like everyone's got an opinion on AI these days? Rob and Justin sure do, and in this episode of Raw Data, they're not afraid to call it as they see it. Fresh off Rob's solo deep dive into AI, they sit down to unpack the good, the
The Manufacturing Industry is a Sweet Spot for Power BI and Power Apps, w/Madison Brooks
Dive into the world of manufacturing where data meets decision-making with Madison Brooks, an expert from P3 Adaptive who brings her chemical engineering and industry experience to the forefront. This episode zeroes in on why the manufactur
CrowdStrike as the Exception which Proves the Rule
Today we are coming at you a day early for a timely bonus episode with Rob Collie diving deep into the digital disruption that shook the world: The Great CrowdStrike Hiccup of 2024. Picture this: a day when the antivirus behemoth stumbled,
My New Clarity and Confidence About AI
It's time to dive back into the wild world of AI with Rob Collie. Get ready to cut through the hype and uncover the real deal on artificial intelligence. In today's episode, Rob examines the varied faces of AI, from its potential to revolut
Data from the Outside In, w/ MVP Kristyna Ferris
This week we're talking with Power BI MVP Kristyna Ferris about flipping the script on how we look at business data. She has some cool ideas about viewing things from the outside that might change how you think about your company's data. Kr
