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The Dashboard Effect

The Dashboard Effect

By: Brick Thompson Jon Thompson Caleb Ochs Landon Ochs
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The Dashboard Effect Podcast: Simplifying Data for Smarter Business Decisions

Welcome to The Dashboard Effect, the go-to podcast for mid-market businesses and private equity-backed companies looking to harness the power of data.

Hosted by Brick Thompson from Blue Margin, we demystify data analytics and business intelligence, offering practical insights and actionable strategies that drive accountability, performance, and growth.

From breaking down complex data concepts to sharing real-world success stories, we cover topics like Power BI, data lakes, dashboards, automation, and the latest trends shaping the future of business intelligence. Whether you're a CEO, operator, or BI professional, we’ll help you unlock the potential of your data for smarter, faster decisions.

Tune in to The Dashboard Effect and discover how the right data, at the right time, can transform your business.

Subscribe now and take the first step toward becoming a data-driven organization!



Learn More: BlueMargin.com

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Episodes
  • Inside Microsoft Build: The Rise of AI Agents
    Jun 19 2025

    This episode dives into the biggest theme from the 2025 Microsoft Build conference: AI agents. Brick and Landon unpack what Microsoft unveiled, from Copilot Studio to Azure AI Foundry, and what it all means for businesses adopting custom AI tools.

    Whether you're curious about how AI agents can automate tasks, what it takes to build and govern them effectively, or how Microsoft is pushing this technology forward, this episode is your insider look at the future of business automation.

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    9 mins
  • Breaking Down the Latest Fabric Updates from Microsoft Build
    Jun 5 2025

    Landon and Brick unpack the biggest announcements about Microsoft Fabric from the 2025 Microsoft Build Conference. From long-awaited features like Power BI write-back and built-in CICD, to major shifts like Cosmos DB moving into Fabric and Copilot now available at the F2 tier, this is a must-watch for data professionals and business leaders keeping an eye on Microsoft’s data ecosystem.

    Whether you're already working in Fabric or planning your move from Synapse, this breakdown will help you understand what’s here, what’s coming, and what to watch out for.

    Learn more about how Blue Margin helps companies turn data into growth: https://www.bluemargin.com

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    Subscribe for more insights on Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and data strategy

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    12 mins
  • Why Private Equity Needs Its Own Data Lakehouse | PE Analytics & AI Readiness
    May 22 2025

    In this episode, Blue Margin’s Kate Eberle and Greg explore why forward-thinking private equity firms are investing in firm-level data lakehouses and how it’s transforming deal flow, operations, investor relations, and beyond.

    From reducing manual reporting to enabling AI-driven insights and natural language querying, they outline real-world use cases, challenges, and the best first steps to take.

    Subscribe for more insights on data strategy, business intelligence, and private equity performance.

    Want to learn how Blue Margin partners with PE firms?
    Visit https://bluemargin.com to demo our PE Power BI Dashboards


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    18 mins
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