💜Bobby and Savanna are back with a brand-new podcast adventure, joined by all our favorite friends! This is your go-to space for fun, lighthearted conversations on exciting educational topics—just like catching up with your BFFs over coffee. ☕️✨ Each season, we’ll dive into different areas of the Microsoft Community, bringing on some of our favorite buds to share insights, stories, and maybe even a few laughs along the way! 😆🎙️ We can’t wait for you to join in on the fun—so tune in and let’s ...
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Decades ago, lightning struck the Microsoft community and when the smoke cleared, a towering figure was left standing, D.oU.G. (Dynamics User Group)! D.oU.G. was a curious being eager to serve and destined to impact the folks using Microsoft Dynamics 365. Over the years, D.oU.G. learned, adapted, and created a space for the community to thrive. Now for the first time, D.oU.G. has a voice here at The Community DIG podcast! The Community DIG podcast will allow D.oU.G. to wander down the rabbit ...
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Diverse Minds Episode 6: Trisha Alverson, Software Solutions Architect at Ellipse Solutions
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49:09In this episode, I get to chat with one of my past workmates and one of the smartest developers I know. It was always a pleasure getting to work alongside Trisha Alverson when I was working a project at Ellipse Solutions. Her story is quite legendary! She was drumming to her own beat as a teen, as one of a few females in her high school band. She p…
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Episode 2: AI and Marketing/Brand Voice
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1:04:36As AI and adoption is starting to accelerate and the BS Bunch is on top of it, chopping it up over AI and how we are adopting AI, technology trends, and advancements. In this episode, we chat with Kat Coffey-Bacon, newly promoted Senior Vice President of sales at UST Pay! She brings her 20 years plus of experience in marketing and light-hearted sty…
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Dynamic Podcast Buddies Season 2 Episode 1: "Introduction to D365 Licensing"
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12:41In this episode, we’re taking a quick look back at our favorite Season 1 moments, then giving you a sneak peek at what’s ahead—deep dives into Microsoft Dynamics 365 licensing across Finance & Operations (FO), Business Central (BC), GP, and more. We’ll break down what’s changing, what it means for your business, and how to stay ahead of the curve i…
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Dynamic Podcast Buddies Bonus Episode: Unlocking the Power of Events with Dynaway Connect and DynamicsCon
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50:56🎙️ BONUS Episode Alert: The Power of Events in the Dynamics Community! 💜Before we dive into season two, the Buddies decided to do a bonus episode where we discuss all things events - why they matter, how they can benefit you, and what exciting conferences are on the horizon! ☑️ Why Attend Events? We break down the key benefits, from networking with…
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Diverse Minds Episode 4: Meron Gebremedhin
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41:52Meron Gebremedhin was born and raised in Ethiopia, East Africa and migrated to the United States in 2017. Professionally, she is a trained software engineer but has been wearing different hats for more than 14 years including international business owner. After migrating to America, she studied hard to earn her stripes back in the IT industry, acqu…
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Diverse Minds: Episode 5, Stephanie Lavinskas, Imposter Syndrome
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53:09I had a great time chatting with Stephanie, a Change Enthusiast and expert, about her career and recent leap of faith from the corporate world to her own consulting practice. Stephanie is another great example of a woman that forged a path in the tech industry, as a leader in change management. We spent a lot of time exploring "Imposter Syndrome." …
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Dynamic Podcast Buddies: Season 1 Episode 3: ‘Red Flags to Watch For: Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Partner Selection’
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41:00🏁 🎙️ Start your engines – it’s time for the Season 1 finale of Dynamic Podcast Buddies! In this episode, we’re joined by the Ricky to our Bobby – Rick Wood of Ellipse Solutions! 🚩🚩We’re shifting gears to talk about red, green, and even yellow flags when searching for a Microsoft Dynamics partner. We cover: 🏎️ The key factors to consider when choosi…
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Episode 1: AI Adoption and Usage with Drew Lencsak
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45:23After a few episodes and some warm-ups, I am excited for the Gen Alpha version of The Community Dig! I am welcoming Beau Schwieso and Brianna Sierrra as co-hosts in a reinvention of the podcast. Our first guest is a world renowned, newly minted MVP in Microsoft Dynamics, Drew Lencsak, ERP Delivery Director at Argano 4 Microsoft. We chat about AI Us…
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Dynamic Podcast Buddies: Season 1 Episode 2: "What to Look for in a Dynamics Partner: Key Criteria for Success"
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27:16🎙️ Episode 2 of the Dynamic Podcast Buddies is LIVE! And this time, we’re chatting with a close buddy of ours – Reed Houston from TrueCommerce! 💜 Reed spills the tea on what really matters when working with partners from an ISV’s perspective – because let’s be honest, a great partner relationship is worth its weight in gold! We dive into: ✔️ How to…
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DUG Diverse Minds: Episode 3 - Heléne Smuts, Owner Credo Growth
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45:57In this episode we dive the importance of taking an ACTIVE role and ownership of your life. Finding motivation, mentorship, and the importance of FAILING in order to GROW! Heléne is the founder of global growth partners, Credo Growth, and a published author, her first book, Ditch Mediocrity, helping to empower leaders develop stronger teams. She is…
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Dynamic Podcast Buddies: Season 1 Episode 1: "The Perfect Match: Aligning Your Business Goals with Your Dynamics Partner"
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50:44🎉In our very first 'official' episode, we’re kicking things off with a special buddy—Beau Schwieso! Here, we’re diving into: ✨ Career aspirations and the path to success ✨ What makes a great Dynamics partner (and how to keep the relationship strong!) ✨ A little Swifty talk for all the fellow fans 🎶 ✨ And just in time for Valentine’s Day, some relat…
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🎙️ Hey there, Buddies! 🎙️ Bobby and Savanna are back with a brand-new podcast adventure, joined by all our favorite friends! This is your go-to space for fun, lighthearted conversations about exciting educational topics—just like chatting with your BFFs over coffee. ☕️ In our very first episode, we’re keeping it strictly bus—scratch that, we mean F…
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Episode 11: Quintin Hunkin, Microsoft Technical Sales
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49:18We had a chance to chat from NRF to RFP to Mike Tyson's Punch Out! Quintin breaks down some new innovation in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Commerce and AI agents. It was a fun convo with some surprises, revelations, and laughs! The Community Dig Podcast - Dynamics User Group https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-community-dig/…
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I had the pleasure of chatting with Will not once but twice... darn tech issues! We had a blast each time! I ask Will about how to get started in Power Platform, Community, AI and his responses do not disappoint. Check out my hair reveal at the end! The Community Dig Podcast - Dynamics User Group https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-community-dig/…
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Women In Tech series: Episode 2: Kelly Mazur & Savanna Dill
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24:30Kelly Mazur & Savannah Dill, two successful people in our community, shared a few thoughts on how far they have come, the importance of varied mentorship, and despite the stagnating rate of women in tech (23% +/-) I get a feeling of encouragement from these two, that despite more work to be done, success can be found. The Community Dig Podcast - Dy…
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Women In Tech Series: Episode 1: Marie Wiese, Marketing Copilot and Women Talk Tech Podcast
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34:58I am excited to talk to Marie Wiese, a powerful and passionate advocate, to help kick-off my series uplifting the voices of women and diversity in Tech and in business. From her humble beginnings to her being on the front lines of the conversation, Marie has always understood the power of raising and maintaining awareness to this subject! We chat a…
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Episode 9: Savannah Dill, BA and Microsoft MVP
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42:53In this episode, we get to know Savannah Dill, Microsoft MVP and Power Bi addict. We talked all about her start in IT, why she likes the Power Platform, tips on getting started, and her favorite PBI project! Also, find out which house we were assigned at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! I enjoyed my convo and any time spent conversing wi…
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Episode 8: The Gentleman Analyst, Beau Schwieso
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41:55Beau Schwieso is one of my favorite humans and getting to spend an hour chopping up Dynamics and other such stuff was a blast! I am an old salt, and he is a consummate Beau-fessional, and together we share all his Beau-Tips and my ramblings for smoother implementations. We are slinging adages and dropping enough metaphors to last all of 2025... the…
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Sometimes in life you meet a person with whom you resonate so well, it seems like perhaps you both are a horcrux from a larger being, cut from the same cloth so to speak. I have been lucky to have met a few this year and Jessica tops the list! She is a firebrand with a powerhouse personality and when you step together with her, get ready for a thri…
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Happy Holidays! In this episode, I put a few community pals through a wicked holiday movie quiz that tested their love and hate of classic holiday shows and movies! Wondering who among the community loves ELF and who it is that secretly or now not so secretly despises Ol' Charlie Brown, tune in and find out! The Community Dig Podcast - Dynamics Use…
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I had a lot of fun catching up with Tayna Henderson, Microsoft MVP but more importantly in my opinion, LIFE MVP. We chat about Snoopy, My Olden Days, Dynamics and GP, giving back to community, and more! The Community Dig Podcast - Dynamics User Group https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-community-dig/…
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How do you start a conversation in D365 and end up in Cows? Not sure, but Connie and I did it! COWS! I had a blast chatting with Connie Thompson, a Global IT Director at Alltech about her involvement in the Dynamics community. She has been extremely successful in organizing and maintaining a great group of folks in Kentucky since 2014. Listen in fo…
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It is time to get to know one of the newer people at DUG, Madison Zulywitz. Along with Liz Hallen, Madison is helping to build the D365 community at the local and regional level! I had a blast chatting about everything from her rescue dog to a hot dog debate and got to learn more about who Madison is and why she loves community! Plus, you can find …
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Seeing as how this is Thanksgiving week here in the US and a short week, I decided to take a moment and discuss Thankful Thinking or Gratitude Meditation. I also thank out loud a few key people in my life and career arc. The Community Dig Podcast - Dynamics User Group https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-community-dig/…
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Y'all are lucky... the first episode is all me. I needed to get this introduction off my chest and prepare you for the tsunami of fun headed your way! Don't worry, I kept the pod to a respectable length. Tune in and listen to the condensed version of why I love community and what to expect when we really start to dig in on The Community Dig! The Co…
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Ellipse Unsealed Episode Fourty Eight: D365 Tech Connect: Insider Perspective
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36:29🎧Tune in to this episode of Ellipse Unsealed with Ellipse Solutions’ very own Denis Guryev! Denis shares his journey at Ellipse, along with memorable moments from past D365 Tech Connect conferences. 💡Get an insider’s perspective on all things D365 Tech Connect, including a sneak peek into Denis’s upcoming session and other standout topics, from Cop…
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Ellipse Unsealed Episode Fourty Seven: Tech Connect & DynCon Virtual
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31:49🎙️ In this episode, we’re thrilled to be joined by Brianna Sierra, Member Manager at Dynamics User Group! Brianna gives us a sneak peek at this year’s DynCon Virtual—why you should register, the sessions you won’t want to miss (especially for D365 FO users), and all the exciting things to look forward to. 🌟We also explore what makes D365 Tech Conne…
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Ellipse Unsealed Episode Fourty Six: Summit Stories & Tech Connect Glories
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36:53Welcome to this special episode, where we dive into the excitement of Community Summit NA and look ahead to D365 Tech Connect! Join special guest Rachel Profitt as she shares her personal experiences, favorite moments, and takeaways from Summit—from standout sessions to unforgettable encounters. We'll discuss what makes Tech Connect unique and why …
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Ellipse Unsealed Episode Fourty Five: D365 Tech Connect: Attendee Experience
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31:44In this episode, we’re taking you inside D365 Tech Connect from the attendee’s perspective! 🎙️ We’ve brought on past attendees Jody Cronk and Chris Kean to share their experiences, what they love most about the event, and why they keep coming back year after year. From invaluable takeaways to personal highlights, they’ll give you the scoop on what …
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Ellipse Unsealed Episode Thirty Nine: The EDI Edge True Commerce, D365, and Beyond
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37:35🗝Discover how businesses can leverage EDI for success, the advantages over competitors, and insights into when it's time for a business to implement EDI. Plus, Reed shares the benefits of working with partners, specifically why he loves working with Ellipse Solutions!💜 🌟We also share our opinions on the city of hills, AKA the “Steel City”, aka Pitt…
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Ellipse Unsealed Episode Fourty Four: Ghosts, Ghouls, & Summit Goals
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53:16Get ready for a spine-tingling special episode of Ellipse Unsealed as we dive into the world of the paranormal with spooky guests Mary Myers from WorldMax and Rebekah Black, co-host of the Haunted AF podcast. Based in Texas, Rebekah and her co-host share eerie personal stories of the supernatural, setting the perfect scene as we approach Summit jus…
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Ellipse Unsealed Episode Fourty Three: Inside Tech Fluent: Building a Community
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36:14In this episode, we sit down with Mo from Tech Fluent to dive deep into the vision and mission behind the organization. We discuss the history of Tech Fluent, its role in fostering a supportive community, and the exciting future plans for growth. From office hours to the upcoming Summit, get an inside look at how Tech Fluent is empowering individua…
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Ellipse Unsealed Episode Fourty One: D365 Retro Rewind
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30:34🎧 Tune in to this groovy episode of Ellipse Unsealed! We’re hanging with Monica Hoyer from Emfluence and Steve Chinsky from Accelerynt, who are totally amped to sponsor our "D365 Retro Rewind" Networking Party at Summit, alongside Netstock and Sana who are also sponsoring! 🪩We’re throwing the ultimate throwback bash on October 16th, from 8-11 PM at…
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Ellipse Unsealed Episode Fourty: Summit Spotlight: Your Guide to Summit NA 2024
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29:48🎉 There’s truly no better way to celebrate our 40th podcast episode than with our first ever guest, Cam Sessinger!! 🎙️ It was a pleasure having her back on the pod, where she gives us the what’s what for the 2024 Summit NA in San Antonio, Texas. Cam shows us an insider's look at the new activities on the agenda and highlights all the exciting event…
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Ellipse Unsealed Episode Thirty Eight: D365 Recruiting: Connecting with Clients and Trends
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40:21Join hosts Savanna Ball and Bobby Small as they introduce Zak Marklew of Nigel Frank to the Ellipse Unsealed podcast, where he shares his valuable experience in the recruiting world. In this episode, we explore how to collaborate effectively with end-client CFOs, CTOs, and IT managers, align resources, and discuss post-COVID market trends in the Mi…
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Ellipse Unsealed Episode Thirty Seven: Customer Story: Jacob Stern
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37:04🎙Join us as we welcome David Geier from Jacob Stern and Mikko Hytönen of Dooap to the Ellipse Unsealed Podcast! ✍In this insightful episode, we dive into the world of Accounts Payable (AP) automation. Discover the story of Jacob Stern and their journey toward financial efficiency and the unique challenges they faced along with how AP automation tra…
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Ellipse Unsealed Episode Thirty Six: The Scoop on MSDW
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38:51In this episode we sit down with Adam Berezin of MS Dynamics World where he chats about how he and his partner, Jason Gumpert, first thought of this company, the growth it has seen in the past 16 years, the role of subscribers, sponsors, and contributors, his favorite thing about MSDW and so much more!…
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Ellipse Unsealed Episode Thirty-five: Experts on Experlogix and Elevate
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38:00🌟In this episode we welcome our guest expert, Jordan Martinez of Experlogix! Here, we dive into what Experlogix does, the importance of ISV and Partner relationships, and the upcoming Elevate conference hosted by Experlogix that Ellipse Solutions will be sponsoring! ✍Register for Elevate - https://elevate.experlogix.com/products/tickets.html 👀Past …
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Ellipse Unsealed Episode Thirty-four: Josh Knox, Microsoft MVP
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48:11In this episode we welcome Josh Knox to the podcast where he chats about his beginnings in D365 consulting along with many of his endeavors including: 🟣His new book - https://a.co/d/cUyo5Rv 🟣Living abroad 🟣Blog posts - https://iamjoshknox.com/ 🟣And more!By Ellipse Solutions
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Ellipse Unsealed Episode Thirty-three: Chris Winstanley - TMS
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41:45In this episode, we welcome back Ellipse Unsealed veteran, Chris Winstanley of NMB Solutions! This is Chris' THIRD time on the pod (we obviously love to chat with this guy!) Here, we talk about what NMB Solutions is truly all about and dive into subjects including:🟣How ISV's bring value to the community🟣NMB Solutions Transportation Management niche…
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Ellipse Unsealed Episode Thirty-two: Tad Dockstader Conference - Tips and Tricks
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44:17This week on the Ellipse Unsealed podcast we are joined by Microsoft community enthusiast, Tad Dockstader of Kurt J. Lesker Company. Here, Tad shares with us some tips and tricks for speakers and first time attendees at DynamicsCon Live, including: ⭐Creating a session schedule ⭐Organizing a plan with your group ⭐Speaker protocol ⭐And more!…
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Ellipse Unsealed Episode Thirty-one: DynCon Live Preview
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42:49In this episode we are joined by Denise Johnson and Ryan Harris of Dynamics User Group! With DynamicsCon Live being less than 20 days away, it seems like the event is all the buzz! We're excited to have had the opportunity to sit down with the lady behind all of the planning and hard work for this wonderful event! Check out the pod for just a short…
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Ellipse Unsealed Episode Thirty: Elif Item
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39:12In our THIRTIETH episode, we welcome Elif Item, MCT, MVP back to the Ellipse Unsealed podcast! During our time together we chat about why ongoing training is important and its affordable ROI, along with upcoming events such as DynCon Live, Summit, TechFluent, and more!By Ellipse Solutions
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Ellipse Unsealed Episode Twenty-nine: Quintin Hunkin Discusses D365
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38:17In this episode, we welcome Quintin Hunkin, former Hoosier, music enthusiast, and Technical Specialist at Microsoft, onto the Ellipse Unsealed stage! During our time together we were able to have a fun chat discussing items including: 🟣Dynamics 365 Updates 🟣Some of the best ways to utilize Copilot 🟣Hidden gems and Microsoft resources for users…
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Ellipse Unsealed Episode Twenty-eight: Candyce Edelen’s Guide to LinkedIn Marketing
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45:26In this episode of Ellipse Unsealed we talk about all of the benefits LinkedIn has to offer in the marketing world, along with optimizing your experience as a company and individual. Candyce. Edelen, Marketing expert and CEO/President of PropelGrowth offers some tips and tricks including: 🟣How to best curate your feed 🟣Increasing your reach 🟣Qualit…
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Ellipse Unsealed Episode Twenty-seven: The Mystery of Nostra-Gonzalo
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45:19In this episode, we are joined by our very own Gonzalo Garcia, AKA 'GG' 😉 Here, he tells the tale of how his passion for programming began with a video game, his first jobs in IT/Dynamics, as well as his journey at Ellipse Solutions.⭐ Fun fact: Gonzalo has a history of predicting the future of Ellipse, so make sure to listen 'til the end to see wha…
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Ellipse Unsealed Episode Twenty-six: Digging into DynCon Live
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25:18In this episode of the Ellipse Unsealed podcast, we are joined by Ryan Harris, Marketing Manager at Dynamics User Group (DUG), where we dig into what to expect at the upcoming DynamicsCon Live in Denver, Colorado this May! From our conversation, it sounds like DUG has a lot of fun things stashed up their sleeves, including the new virtual swag bag …
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Ellipse Unsealed Episode twenty-five: Who is Netstock?
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26:04In our 25th podcast episode, we sit down with Karen Wainwright of Netstock. During our time together we discuss: 🟣Karen's Dynamics journey 🟣Who Netstock is, what they do, and why Karen is so passionate about them 🟣Upcoming events 🟣And so much more! This is a jam-packed episode you won't want to miss out on!…
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Ellipse Unsealed: Episode Twenty-four- Marketing Mania
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38:18In this episode, we are joined by Marie Wiese, CEO of Marketing CoPilot, where she shares with us her expertise and knowledge on all things Marketing. In the era of artificial intelligence, we might forget just how important the human touch is in marketing and how to integrate that skillset with tools such as Copilot. We also discuss the importance…
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Ellipse Unsealed: Episode Twenty-three- The Recruiters Paybook
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34:40On this episode, we welcome Ryan Carolan from across the pond where we start off the discussion with some football chatter... or is it soccer? Then we dive into the playbook that Ryan uses as an owner of his own recruitment company, Bond Patrick. We also focus on: 🟣State of recruiting in Dynamics: History bad to good 🟣LinkedIn profile level-ups 🟣…
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