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Explicit Measures Podcast
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…
Episodes
- Explicit Measures Podcast
35: Power BI Filters - Slicers or The Filter Pane
There are more than one way to filter a Power BI Report. You can use the Filter Pane, use Slicers, interact with a visual, or even use drill-through. Now, the…
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34: I.T Datasets vs. User Datasets in Power BI, and the Separation of BI from IT
As companies evolve in their reporting and data systems, there has been an ongoing discussion around ownership of datasets in Power BI, including when IT gets…
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33: What Makes a Good Power BI Executive Sponsor?
Another bout with the Power BI Adoption Roadmap, this time focusing on the need for and importance of Executive Sponsorship & Support. What entails or…
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32: Do You Have To Join A User Group To Be A Better Power BI Pro?
Note: Many of the guys have been working to still get episodes out despite vacation plans, we apologize for the spotty audio in some segments. We pre-recorded…
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31: What is the Role of Tables & Matrix's in Power BI?
Note: Many of the guys have been working to still get episodes out despite vacation plans, we apologize for the spotty audio in some segments. We pre-recorded…
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30: Building a Data Culture in Power BI
We are diving back into the Power BI Adoption Roadmap with what and why of Data Culture. How do you even define it , and how do you identify it? Join the guys…
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29: To Degree Or Not To Degree? Do You Need a Degree for Power BI?
The guys cover somewhat of a contentious topic in the Power BI community and for professionals throughout the industry: How essential is a college degree for a…
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28: Adoption & Maturity Levels in Power BI
The guys are using the amazing resource by Melissa Coates on the Power BI Adoption Roadmap (referenced here…
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27: What Do you Look For On a Power BI Pro's CV / Resume When Hiring?
The guys focus on a topic that is widely discussed but seldom agreed upon - The Power BI Pro's Resume. What is impactful, what is important, and what should…
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26: Experimenting in Power BI - Ways To Play & Not Break
How often do you try new things in Power BI? What approaches or methods do you have? The guys focus today on their own experience on how they have used Power…
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25: Discussing Your Power BI Work / Life Balance
The guys are back discussing a little more heartfelt topic: How do you manage or balance work and life in the Power BI World? We all love what we do - so do…
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24: Charticulator in Power BI: Is It Worth It?
From Microsoft's Research Lab, a newly released custom visual in Power BI is the amazing visual named Charticulator. It gives you nearly infinite design…
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23: Explaining an Impactful Power BI Center of Excellence
In case you missed it, Microsoft released an amazing new resource named the Power BI Adoption Roadmap - an in-depth and all-encompassing resource to blueprint…
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22: How Did You Learn DAX in Power BI?
The journey of learning DAX for a Power BI Pro is quite a unique one. On one hand, the formulas seem straightforward enough, like Excel. On the other, it is a…
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21: Our Power BI Dev Studio: What Is Our Power BI Toolbelt?
Any Power BI Pro knows they need more than just skills - they need some tools up their sleeve. The guys are talking about what makes up what they call their…
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20: What is Your Power BI Virtuous Waste?
The podcast has covered tools, process, and workflows in previous episodes, but not like this episode. Taking the idea of "Virtuous Waste", which is either…
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19: What Are The Best Ways to Share Power BI Content?
It's getting hot in July and the guys are back, expanding on a topic they discussed in May about the best ways to share content in Power BI. They have dived…
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18: What Does a Power BI Pro Look Like in The Future
The guys are a little late getting out (live stream occurred on Thursday, Tommy is on vacation and could not get it published) but we are finishing up the look…
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17: If I Was James Phillips For a Year
The guys are back before the summer kicks off, and it is time to think about the future. James Phillips, who runs Microsoft's Power Platform, has an amazing…
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16: The Best and Worst of Self Service in Power BI
Let's face it: Self-Service in Power B is a hot topic. The Explicit Measures Podcast dives into what makes up a solid Self-Service process, and why are there…
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15: What It Means To Be A Microsoft MVP for Power BI
The Explicit Measures Podcast dives into what it means to be a Microsoft MVP and their own journeys becoming one. If you have ever considered wanting to take…
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14: Power BI Custom Visuals - Use Them or Lose Them: How Important Are They?
Mike, Seth, and Tommy go head-on with the state of Custom Visuals in Power BI. Power BI Custom Visuals have been available since October 2015, with Microsoft…
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13: Staying Atop Power BI News & Features
The guys share some of their favorite ways and tools that help them updated on anything happening in the Power BI world. Understanding how quickly the BI…
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12: Power BI Processes: What Is your Process, and Why Is It Important?
The Explicit Measures gang is back with a fun one! We all deal with report building, managing content, and managing users. If you don't have a process around…
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11: Dataflows and You: What Role Do Power BI Dataflows Play, Or What Role Should They?
The Explicit Measures Podcast is back for their 11th show, and it heats up talking about the role of Dataflows at organizations. If you have never used Power…
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10: All Hype, No Users: What Can We Do About a Power BI Report Lacking Engagement?
The Explicit Measures Podcast is back and made it to ten episodes! Mike, Seth, and Tommy finish the up the week discussing common situations Power BI Pros run…
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09: Q&A, Anomalies, & Advanced Insights in Power BI: Is Anyone Using Them?
Mike, Seth, and Tommy are back after the Memorial Day Weekend diving into Advanced Analytics features that are available in Power BI, yet none of the guys have…
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08: Breakthrough Moments Becoming a Power BI Pro
Mike, Seth, and Tommy share pivotal milestones in their Power BI Journey that shaped their careers and the way they approach Power BI as a skillset. Common…
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07: The Importance of Page Layouts in Power BI
Mike, Seth, and Tommy are back at it talking about how important the layout in a Power BI Report page is. From the alignment and the location of a Title and…
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06: Things I Wish My Younger Self Knew About Power BI
Welcome to the Explicit Measures Podcast where we talk about all things Power BI related. Mike, Seth, and Tommy reminiscence about where we were and what we…
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05: Developing KPIs For Your Power BI Team
Welcome to the Explicit Measures Podcast where we talk about all things Power BI related. Mike, Seth, and Tommy go deep into what should a Power BI user or…
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04: Sharing In Power BI - Are You Doing It Wrong?
Welcome to the Explicit Measures Podcast where we talk about all things Power BI related. Mike, Seth, and Tommy focus on Tommy's conversion to becoming a Power…
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03: Data Application and Bookmarks
Welcome to the Explicit Measures Podcast where we talk about all things Power BI related. Mike, Seth, and Tommy ask when Bookmarks and Buttons are required…
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02: Everything is a Game Changer - Power BI Goals
Welcome to the Explicit Measures Podcast where we talk about all things Power BI related. Mike, Seth, and Tommy review some of the major updates from MBAS…
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01: Introductions & Cloud Modeling
Welcome to the Explicit Measures Podcast where we talk about all things Power BI related. Episode 001 - the beginning Meet the hosts and the origin of why we…